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Obituaries Today
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Stephen Wayne Griffitts, 81, of St. Charles, Illinois, died on Monday, May 18, 2026
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Kevin Jay Margeson, age 73, passed away May 27, 2026, at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL, where he had been fighting a critical illness for the last few weeks. Kevin (the cutest baby there ever was, according to himself) was born in Lake Forest IL, on July 4, 1952 to Kenneth and Patricia Margeson. Attending Highland Park High School, he participated in football and track. He had a happy childhood with his siblings, Susan, Mike, and Julie. He married Jaye Barlow in 1975 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Kevin was an amazing father to Neil and Jenna in Gurnee, IL. He was always active as Cub Scout Den Leader and Warren Township Football Coach. Involved Grandfather to Ava, Parker, and Vince, founding "Grandpa's Day Care." He was a dedicated employee to the US Post Office
for over 35 years. He had a huge love for the Green Bay Packers. As an owner with gold tickets, he attended countless games at Lambeau. Kevin had a passion for music, playing guitar and singing with his friends at open mics. He loved spending time in the family home in Minocqua, Wisconsin. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, especially with his best friend Bob Lindstrom. Declared "Mayor of the Cul-de-sac" he was a friendly and fun neighbor. Truly the life of the party. He is survived by his wife, Jaye; daughter, Jenna (Dan) Madia; daughter-in-law, Amy; grandchildren, Ava, Parker, and Vince. Siblings, Susan (Phil) Kline, Michael Margeson, and Julie (Ray) Moore. Brother-in-law, Buz (Karen) Barlow. Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Patricia; and his beloved, son Neil. A Celebration of Life (or as Kevin wanted, a
FUNeral) will be held at the Margeson Residence on Saturday June 13, 2026. Open house from 2p-11p. Packers Gear encouraged.
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In Loving Memory of
Louise J. Collins
Dec. 25, 1929 - June 5, 1997
When through one woman
a little more love and goodness,
a little more light and truth
come into the world --
then that woman's life
has had meaning
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Kenneth Matthias Kramer
Loving father of Kenneth (Nancy Serra) Margaret, and Paul (Wendy Bennett); grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 20. Ken loved and was loved by his big, close knit family. He loved the family birthday parties and holidays when he was surrounded by his big family
Ken was born and raised in Chicago, where he was a truck driver for 47 years until his retirement in 1998
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In Loving Memory of
Christine Marie McGinn
Dec. 20, 1960 - June 4, 2012
14 years already! I still drive by 114, your childhood home and remember all the great times we had there together
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In Loving Memory of
Brian W. M. Kennebeck
June 4, 1963 - November 7, 1999
You left us so suddenly one day,
We never really said goodbye
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Christine R. Thompson, 82, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away June 1, 2026, at her home at Heritage Woods of Gurnee
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Dolores Osterkorn, 99½, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. She was born in Chicago on November 22, 1926, to Ray and Mary Pagogna. Dolores graduated from high school and went to work for Illinois Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator. It was there that she met Tony Osterkorn. They were married in 1948, moved to Elmhurst, IL, and raised five children. She remained a widow after Tony's death in 1985
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Phillip Rooker was a lifelong Elgin resident. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1956, then served in the US Navy for two years aboard the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea. After leaving the Navy, he attended Elgin Community College, and graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1963. As a young man, he was also an Eagle Scout, lifeguard at the Elgin YMCA, and worked at the YMCA's Camp Edwards in southern Wisconsin. He met his wife, Nancy (Lange) in first grade at Grant Elementary School, and they were married in 1961. Phillip's career in business management included Rohm & Haas chemical company (1966-1972), Elgin Federal Savings & Loan (1972-1974), and Nissan Motor Corporation of North America (1974-1994). He also founded a handyman business called Home Helps after retiring from Nissan.
Phillip's greatest joy was helping people. He was always the person who could be relied upon to fix what was broken and lend a hand when needed. He and Nancy also loved RV travel and spending time at their summer cottage in Eagle River, WI. Phillip is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Sarah (Mackh), sons, Brent and Mark Rooker; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby (Wiese) and Harry L. Rooker II; his brother, Harry L. Rooker III, and sister, Merle Jo (Jaskula).
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Laurence Eakin (Larry) Gage
Laurence Eakin (Larry) Gage, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29th, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1927, at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Robert Percy and Rachel Green Gage
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