The Obituary Section

Christopher Marcotte

Chicago, Illinois

Loving father of Christopher Matthew Elizabeth Marcotte devoted son of the late Norma Jean and Jimmy Connor proud Poppa of Eleanor and Athena Marcotte devoted brother of Cassandra Mary the late Shawn Michael and Lisa Marie Marcotte fond uncle of Adrienne Joshua Jason Ashley Gianna Jackie Larissa Rico Jr. and Isiah great uncle of Brooklyn Kierra Junior Nevaeh Joel Ava Addison and Evie beloved nephew of Mary Sue and Shorty Medina. Counted on cousin and friend to many. Visitation will be held onon Wednesday February 18th atMichael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31stSt. Chicago from 300 P.M.800 P.M. Interment Private.

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James Sowizrol

Schaumburg, Illinois

James David Sowizrol, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home. He was born January 28, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Estelle (nee Skiba) Sowizrol.He grew up the youngest of five boys in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. He attended St. James Catholic Elementary School where his mischievous behavior earned him the nickname Impo. He was a four year varsity letterman playing baseball at Foreman High School. Baseball was his life until a tragic motorcycle accident took that from him. He overcame the odds and recovered from that accident and lived a full life. On August 8, 1975, he married his high school sweetheart Joyce Klentz. He loved watching his Chicago sports teams - Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, and Bulls.James is proceeded in death by his parents and wife Joyce. He is survived by his children James Robert “JR” Sowizrol and Jessica (Ken) Longo; his grandchildren…

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Barbara Ann Gibson

Schaumburg, Illinois

Barbara Ann Gibson, age 93, a 56-year resident of Hoffman Estates, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. She was a loving mother to Barbara Marie Gibson and Joel Price Gibson and devoted wife to the late Joel Emil Gibson.Barbara always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She graduated high school in just three years and immediately enrolled in Chicago Teachers College. Later she earned her master's degree in teaching from Loyola University Chicago. She began her teaching career in the Chicago Public School System and after a pause to begin her family, continued her chosen profession in Schaumburg School District 54 for most of the next two decades.Barbara loved teaching. Over the years, she taught a variety of grade levels, including time in the Chapter 1 Program. She was known for her patience, kindness, and most of all her wonderful smile. Barbara had a gift for making learning fun…

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John P. Kritzer

Brookfield, Illinois

John P. Kritzer, age 94, Korean War Army Veteran, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Dolores J. Kritzer, nee Jonvonich; loving father of Marc Kritzer and Nicholas Kritze...

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Thomas Galbraith

Berwyn, Illinois

February 11, 2026

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 greatgreat nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Elizabeth. A visitation will be held on Thursday February 19 2026 from 3pm to 7pm at Adolf Funeral Home 2921 S Harlem Ave Berwyn IL 60402. Family and friends will meet on Friday February 20 2026 at the funeral home at 9am and then process to St Odilo Catholic Church 2244 East Ave Berwyn IL 60402 for a 10am Funeral Mass. Interment Mt…

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Hank Lemoine

Streamwood, Illinois

Henry A. "Hank" Lemoine, 87, of Elk Grove Village, passed away peacefully February 12, 2026. An Army Veteran, Hank was a letter carrier for over 30 years, retiring in 1993. An a...

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