All Obituaries

Donald Eugene Barnes, 88, of Lombard died on Monday, March 2nd at his home in Beacon Hill Independent Living Community.  Born August 28, 1937 to Frank Leslie Barnes and Edith Marie (Schweizer) Barnes in Joliet, IL., Donald attended Joliet Township High School, Illinois State University- BS Social Studies, Michigan State University-MAT General Science, and the University of Illinois-PhD Education Administration. Donald started his first job as an educator in 1959 and married his high ...

Mary Marguerite "Peggy" Trick, nee Gambla, passed away peacefully at home in Burr Ridge, IL on February 27, 2026 at the age of 78. Peggy was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Anton and Eleanor Gambla. She dedicated her professional life to Art, both in teaching and in studio, with special emphasis on painting. She received numerous accolades and awards for her work. Peggy is survived by her children, David Trick, Kristian (Kara) Trick and Marceline (Kathleen) Trick. Her sisters ...

Marilyn Mae Beluscheck passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 18, 1930, to James and Marjorie Candlin. Her life was marked by unwavering devotion to family, the traditions she lovingly upheld, and the kindness she showed to everyone she met. After spending her childhood years growing up and attending school in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Marilyn met her husband, Phil, at a YMCA dance in their late teenage years. Together, they ...

Mrs. Barbara Lorraine Dindia (née Rugg), daughter of the late Howard Ingalls Rugg and Marion Bramer Rugg, was born on June 29, 1939, in her family home in Altamont, New York. Barbara grew up in rural New York on a dairy farm and loved to play in the lilac bushes with her sisters and brother. She suffered from the mumps at an early age and had to relearn how to walk as a small child. Ultimately Barbara went on to be a Drum Majorette in high school and then graduated from Becker ...

Marie Kaspareit passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 in her sleep in West Chicago. She was born on March 23, 1929 in the small village of Psary, Germany (currently Poland). She was married to her beloved husband, Emil, for 73 years until he passed away in June 2023. Growing up during World War II, her family faced many struggles, hardships, and separation. She left home at 16 years of age to work in a nearby town, which was mandatory during this time. She became separated from her ...

Robin “Robbie” Buckle Fitzgerald of Hinsdale passed away on Valentine's Day February 14, 2026. Born in LaGrange, IL on January 21, 1956, to the late Theodore (Ted) and Nancy Koczy Buckle, Robin attended Hinsdale Central High School and College of DuPage. After attending COD Robin began her career as a legal secretary in Oak Brook. Robin married her soulmate Bill Fitzgerald in 1981and left the business world to raise their son Kyle Austin. They loved their family trips to ...

James J. Keclik, 82, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away peacefully at Hines Veterans Hospital on February 14, 2026. Born at MacNeal Hospital on February 27, 1943, to Margaret and James Keclik, he was the eldest of five children. He grew up in Berwyn and graduated from Morton East High School in 1964.  After graduation he attended the Art Institute of Chicago for art advertising layout and became a freelance artist and an illustrator working for Zabik Sign Co., Cupco Furniture, and ...

Mr. George Verghese was born in Karukachal, Kerala, India, on March 10, 1946, and was called home to glory on Friday February 13, 2026. A man of deep faith and gentle strength, he lived his life anchored in Christ and devoted to the service of God. He was the beloved husband of Kamala Verghese, cherished father of Vijay & Renu, Previn & Renu, and Anand, and the loving grandfather of Olivia, Evan, and Luka. He was also an uncle and a friend to many all over the world, touching ...

Thomas Galbraith of Berwyn passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born in Chicago on January 12, 1938 to Charles and Mary Galbraith. Thomas served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and was a Illinois State Police Officer for 25 years. He was a loving uncle and friend to many. He is survived by his brothers Patrick and Charles Galbraith; and many nieces nephews; great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary ...

Marilyn Fors passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 11, 2026.  She was the daughter of Gerald and Viola Lance and the wife of Eric W. Fors. She is survived by her children, Lance, Erica, Dirk, and Steele Fors, and her grandchildren, Steele Fors-Klein, Ariel Fors-Klein, Tiffany Fors, Tatiana Fors, and Zuri Fors. For 65 years Marilyn was the heart and soul of Lance Construction Supplies, Inc., the Chicago-based business founded by her parents. An incredibly ...