The Obituary Section

Janet C. Trudeau

, Illinois

July 1, 2026

Janet C. Trudeau, age 83, of Carol Stream, passed away July 2, 2026. Janet will be remembered for her love of family, her kindness, and the lasting impact she had on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her memory will continue to live on through the many lives she touched. She had a deep love for animals and found great joy in their companionship throughout her life. She also loved spending time playing slot machines, an activity that brought her excitement and many happy moments. Above all, she treasured the time she spent with those she loved, creating memories that will be cherished forever.Janet is survived by her beloved husband, Clifford Trudeau; children, Randal S. Heike, Kimberly (Miguel) Irigoyen, and Clifford J. (Becky) Trudeau; sister, Kathy (Tim) Pusieko; four cherished grandchildren, Michael (Lauren) Irigoyen, Valerie (Mark) Muniz, Ethan Trudeau, and Pierce Trudeau; five treasured great-grandchildren; along with nephew Jason, extended family…

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Raymond M. Kairuz

, Illinois

Raymond Kairuz, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.Born in Manila, Philippines, to Alfredo and Ditas, Raymond was one of seven brothers and shared a close bond with his brothers Robert†, Peter, Francis, Jerry, John, and David. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas before emigrating to Chicago in 1972.Raymond was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Elizabeth, a proud father to his two children, Rochelle and Ken, and a father-in-law to Rochelle’s husband, Tom. He was a deeply cherished grandfather to Anthony, Dylan, Gianna, Ella, and Aly, who brought him immense joy and whom he loved dearly. He treasured every opportunity to be involved in their lives and was an enthusiastic supporter of all their activities. Whether attending sporting events, dance recitals, or other special moments, Raymond was always present, cheering them on with pride and love.Raymond was a dedicated employee of Pneumatic Scale, where…

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