The Obituary Section

Jarred Zekoff

, Illinois

September 19, 1995 — March 26, 2026

Jarred Michael Zekoff a man whose heart was as powerful as the engines he loved to maintain and master passed away on March 27 2026 at the age of 30. Jarred lived a life defined by a fierce unshakable devotion to his family he will forever be remembered and gravely missed. Born on September 20 1995 Jarred was a steadfast partner and soulmate to his wife Jillian nee VanDerHeyden. To his two young daughters Eleanor Rene and Amelia Faith he wasand will always betheir Hero. Jarreds love for his girls was his North Star there was nothing he wouldnt do to ensure they felt safe loved and protected. Jarred was a man of specific tastes and simple joys. He was fueled by black coffeealways by the potand was rarely seen without his signature "pocket candy" to share or enjoy. Jarred was a gifted drummer and firmly believed music made the…

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Helen Daniels

, Illinois

March 30, 2026

Helen Marie Fillman Daniels 89 of Kirkland IL. died on March 31 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Helen was a graduate of the Abraham Lincoln High School Des Moines IA. Class of 1955. She continued her education at Broadlawns Nursing School Des Moines IA Class of 1958. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years. Along with working she kept busy with her hobbies including embroidery being a talented seamstress and also doing word searches and sudoku puzzles. Helen is survived by her two daughters Michele Crase of Kirkland IL and Vicky Daniels of Fort Atkinson WI grandchildren Brooke Nathan Woods of Cincinnati OH Bridget Brandon Boo of Lockport IL Joseph Crase of Kirkland IL Nicholas Bardell of Fort Atkinson WI and Merissa Daniels of Hometown IL and greatgrandchildren Zachary Woods of Cincinnati OH and Cora Woods of Cincinnati OH. Burial will be on Sunday May…

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Robert Sirovy

, Illinois

He was born in Chicago IL to George Sirovy and Juanita Collins Sirovy on December 19 1938. The fifth of their seven children. He was raised in Addison IL and attended Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park IL. Throughout his childhood he was an active parishioner of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Addison IL and while growing up he helped tend local farms in the Addison area and updated electrical service in the old farmhouses. Robert was a machinist for Binks Manufacturing Company for some time before moving up at Binks to develop spray gun systems. He had two patents for his work. After 39 years at Binks he worked for DeVry University in Addison for 19 years before he retired. He had a special interest in gardening and spoke often of his garden he tended at a young age. He raised vegetables and sunflowers throughout his lifetime and…

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Betty Jane Burke

, Illinois

Betty J. Burke 97 of Genoa Illinois passed away peacefully on March 31 2026.Born on August 14 1928 in Belvidere Illinois Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Carpenter. She carried with her throughout life a deep sense of dedication hard work and love for family faith and community. Betty was united in marriage to her loving husband Richard L. Burke with whom she shared 53 wonderful years. Together they built a life centered on devotion resilience and unwavering commitment to their family. A woman of many talents and a strong work ethic Betty served her community in numerous roles over the years. She worked as a nurse at St. Josephs Hospital in Belvidere Illinois and later operated a beauty shop out of her home where she formed many lasting friendships. She also drove a bus for Riley Grade School delivered mail for the U.S. Postal…

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