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Carleen was the first in her family to go to college. Her first post was teaching typing and business machines at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas-which became the focal point of national attention as the federal government began to enforce mandatory desegration in the US. She taught two of the brave "Little Rock Nine"
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John James Maliff, 86, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away January 7, 2026, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Priscilla Bleth, three sons, John James, Jr. (Anne) of Powhatan, VA, Christopher Mark (Lisa) of Ocala, FL, and William Charles of Oak Park, IL, and seven loving grandchildren
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Dominick Garifo passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Karen, with whom he shared a lifetime of cherished memories. He was the loving father of the late Baby John and the late Anthony (Karen); and the proud grandfather of Haley and Anthony, who brought him immense joy
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Joshua Nicholas Perry, 47, of DeKalb, faithfully entered into the hands of our lord on January 13, 2026
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Burton (Burt) Jensen, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. He married Sally Neville on August 12, 1961. He had three children, Andrew, Jeffrey (Nancy), and Katie Marr (Joe). Services will be on January 31 at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. Visitation from 1:00-3:00pm and a service at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Journey's the Road Home at www.journeystheroadhome.org. Please see www.friedrichsfh.com for a full obituary.
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Roland Tekampe, 85, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on December 27th
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Walter C. Lotz, 78, of Roselle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026
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A Funeral Service for Stephen F. Botsford, 75, of North Barrington, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the St. Viator High School Chapel, 1213 E. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights. Family and friends are invited to a reception following the service
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Delilah Hagenow of Arlington Heights, IL. Delilah M. Hagenow (nee Deeke) was born on February 11, 1932, in Elk Grove Township, Illinois, to Edwin and Selma (nee Meier) Deeke. She died on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Alexian Brothers Hospice, Elk Grove Village
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Robert Charles Bixler, 85, passed on December 18th, 2025 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
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