Portrait of Deanna D. Ahasic

Deanna D. Ahasic

Sugar Grove, Illinois

Deanna D. Ahasic, of Sugar Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. She was born July 27, 1938, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Max and Elizabeth Darkin.Deanna is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Michael A. Ahasic, whom she married on October 28, 1967, after they met at Indiana University. Together they built a life filled with love, travel, and devotion to family, creating treasured memories around the world and at their home in the Wisconsin Northwoods. Her greatest joy was always her children and grandchildren: Kathleen (Michael) Goheen, Daniel Ahasic, Rebecca Ahasic, and Margaret (Justin) Smith; and her four grandchildren, Grace and Max Goheen, and Ainsley and Bo Smith.A gifted artist and lifelong learner, Deanna earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Marion College and Indiana University. She continually pursued new techniques, studying locally and at Aurora University under the guidance of acclaimed painter and…

Portrait of Rafael Ruiz Chavez

Rafael Ruiz Chavez

Elgin, Illinois

February 8, 2026

Rafael Ruiz Chvez de 67 aos residente de Elgin Illinois falleci el 9 de febrero de 2026. Naci el 25 de marzo de 1958 en Yuriria Guanajuato Mxico hijo de sus queridos padres Salvador Ruiz y Amalia Chvez. Rafael asisti a la escuela primaria en lvaro Obregn Mxico donde sus primeros aos formaron al hombre trabajador y humilde que llegara a ser. A lo largo de su vida se le conoci como alguien que hablaba poco pero observaba mucho. Su carcter tranquilo transmita fortaleza y cuando demostraba afecto era profundamente sincero reflejo del amor genuino que albergaba en su corazn. Rafael trabaj para Grant Power Landscaping dedicndose fielmente a su trabajo. Se enorgulleca de mantener a su familia y viva con un tranquilo sentido de la responsabilidad. Conoci al amor de su vida Rosa en el mismo pueblo donde ambos vivan y juntos construyeron un hermoso matrimonio que dur 43…

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