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ROCKFORD, IL ~ Richard "Rich" C. Chandler passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Neighbors Rehab and Health Care Center of Byron, IL. He was born on April 5, 1944, in DeKalb, IL the son of Richard G. and Mavis (Weiss) Chandler. He grew up in DeKalb and Geneva, IL, attending Geneva High School from 1958-1962. Rich was employed with many companies over the years in maintenance management and construction. The last being Asbury Court Retirement, Des Plaines, IL, where he retired from, making many close friends, before moving to Rockford, IL in 2011. Rich loved anything car related, restoring many over the years. He could fix, repair, or build almost anything. Rich was an artist, working with metals and wood. He carved beautiful walking sticks from random pieces of wood he would find, on which
created beautifully, detailed designs. He also made copper bracelets and other metal designs. Rich is preceded in death by his parents Richard G. and Mavis and his brother Jeffrey "Jeff" Chandler, of Aurora, IL. He is survived by his brother Doug (Mary) Chandler of Batavia, IL; brother Scott Chandler of Grand Junction, CO; sister Michele Chandler-Basala of Vallejo, CA; sister-in-law Elizabeth "Betty" Chandler of Aurora, IL; nieces Sarah (Terry) Chandler - O'Connor of Houston, TX; Katherine Chandler of Chicago, IL; and Aleah Basala of Vallejo, CA; Many friends and neighbors in Rockford. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of 506 W. Merchant St, Byron, IL, 61010. There are no services scheduled at this time.
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Carole A. Tucek, age 89, of Carol Stream, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Born on July 6th, 1936, in Westville, IL, Carole lived a life rich in love, service, and dedication
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Alan Noparstak, 83, passed away peacefully in Barrington Hills, Illinois, on May 11, 2026. Born on May 4, 1943, in Chicago, to Victor and Anne Noparstak, Alan's life was defined by an extraordinary blend of resilience, ambition, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. At just sixteen, Alan helped assume head of household to support his family after the untimely death of his father—a testament to the character that would define his entire life
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David F. Janssen, age 72, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Beloved husband to Karen, married for 52 years; father to Jamie (David) and Joe; and grandfather of 6 (A.J., Dimitri, Sean, Sammi, Connor and Maddie). He was the son of Alice and Lee. The best brother to Ruth, Dianne (Ron) and Neal and brother-in-law to the Annarella clan
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Michael Phillips, 62, of Green Lake, WI, died Friday, May 15, 2026, at Vesta Memory Care in Brookfield, WI. The son of J. Michael Phillips and Patricia Harper Phillips, he was born December 5, 1963, in Champaign, IL
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John Gerard Kolakowski, 61, formerly of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 17, 2026, in Arkdale, Wisconsin
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Visitation for Richard A. Bernard, 93, of Palatine for over 30 years, will be on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL. The Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Palatine. A reception will follow the burial at the church
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John Richard Burgess, 76 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Edgar Herbert and Edna Marie (nee Shadden) Burgess
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Lee Mydill was born on October 19, 1931, to Leo and Helen Kriz in Chicago, Illinois
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Frances A. Kloss, of Mount Prospect, passed away May 21, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Kloss. Loving mother of Keith Kloss, Kim (Jeff) Kloss-Lumley and Ron Kloss. Cherished grandfather of Kayelynn and Leah Kloss; Scout, Satchel and Stiles Kloss. Many nieces, nephews and cousins
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