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Visitation for Cora H. Johnson, 83, will be Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 3-8 p.m. at Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at Holy Archangels Parish, St. Hubert Campus, 729 Grand Canyon St., Hoffman Estates. Interment to follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. Cora was born Feb. 24, 1942, in Chicago, to the late Raymond and Dorothea Chylewski, and passed away Feb. 19, 2026, in Elk Grove Village. She was the loving wife of Robert for 63 years; beloved mother of Bob (Adrian), Doug (Cyndi), and Craig (Amy); sister of Shirley (David) Grandt, Raymond Chylewski, and Michael (Diana) Chylewski; and grandmother of Shawn, Doug, Raymond, Danielle, Caitlin (Leo), Dane, Cole, Alexis, and Kyle. She was preceded in death by her brother, John.
Cora grew up in Schiller Park and Itasca, IL. She graduated from Lake Park High School and began to work as a secretary. She met her husband Bob when a mutual friend set them up on a blind date, and they were married a year later. After briefly living in Bensenville, Bob and Cora moved to Hoffman Estates, where they raised their three sons. They joined St. Hubert Parish, of which they were parishioners for 62 years. Cora volunteered there teaching CCD and later counting money. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years, before returning to work. She and Bob moved to Schaumburg, where they have lived for over thirty years. After retiring, she became a full-time grandma, hosting countless parties and sleepovers, babysitting, and baking for her grandchildren. Cora will forever be remembered for her abundantly warm, generous, patient, and
accepting spirit. She made anyone invited to her home feel instantly like family. Her love language was undoubtedly baked goods and sweets, which she made and brought to nearly every social occasion. She played softball and volleyball in her younger years, and when she wasn't spending time with family, she loved to play cards with friends, sew, crochet, and cross-stitch. Her and her family's homes are decorated with her beautiful artwork. For more information, please call 847-891-2900 or visit www.michaelsfh.com.
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Jan. 19, 1934 – Feb. 18, 2026
Patricia R. Thomas, 92, of Elgin and formerly from Medinah and Huntley, died peacefully on February 18, 2026, with her loving family by her side
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Frances V. Howanietz, a beloved member of the Carol Stream, IL community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Berwyn, Illinois, Fran lived a life full of love, service, and devotion to her family, friends, and community
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Feb. 23, 1988 - June 17, 2010
Happy Birthday
We miss you!
Love, Mike and Lady
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Frederick "Fred" Bauernschmidt
Frederick "Fred" Bauernschmidt, 82, of Batavia, IL, passed away on January 28, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD, to Frederick and Hale P. Bauernschmidt, he grew up in Alexandria, VA, and graduated from American University (1967)
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John W. Kloempken, 73, of Westfield, IN (formerly of Algonquin, IL) passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on February 29, 1952 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Wilson) Kloempken
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Devoted daughter of the late Ed (Pat) Crowe. Dear sister of Ed (Gail) Crowe, Patty (Terri) Bleau, late Daniel Crowe, Barb (Dan) Ball, Tim (Kathy) Crowe, Kevin (Leslie) Crowe, Andy Crowe, Molly (Chris) Kuhl, Kitty (Jim) Jakubosky and Joanie Crowe. Loving mother of Patrick (Wendy) McCambridge, Michael McCambridge, Timothy Egart and Mary Frances (Marcus) Egart-Kuhnert. Cherished Nana of Kennedy, Matilda, Oliver, Sabrina, Eleanor, Jack and Teddy
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Tammy Elizabeth Fuller - Born June 9, 1965. Passed away on February 16, 2026
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Florence Maureen Crossan, also known affectionately as Maureen, Granny Mo, Flo Mo, Grandma, and Mrs. Crossan, who unexpectedly but peacefully departed this life on January 30, 2026. Maureen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and a cherished member of the Downers Grove, IL community.
Born on January 31, 1948 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, Maureen attended teachers college in Toronto where she met her husband John at a friend's wedding. They married in 1969 and established a loving family and close-knit circle of friends in Downers Grove, IL. Maureen returned to school and completed a bachelors in education with honors from North Central College in Naperville and a Masters degree in Education from National Louis University. She accomplished a fulfilling 20 year career as a revered teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, where she taught second grade for 2 years and kindergarten for 18 years. In 2021, Maureen and John moved to Snohomish, WA after living in Downers Grove for over 40 years to be closer to her daughter Leslie and her family
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Eryn Van Acker, a beloved life partner, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 40
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