The Courier-News

On August 24, 2021, Sandy succumbed to a short-term illness in the comfort of her home. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Edna Krahn of Algonquin, IL. Sandra was born in Elgin, IL on August 30, 1940, and grew up in Algonquin attending the Algonquin, IL grade school before graduating from Dundee Community High School in 1958. On February 7, 1959, she married the love of her life, William K. Moss, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Algonquin, IL. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage and twin daughters, Kathleen and Pamela. Foremost of all her many accomplishments was her dedication to and love of family. Sandra practiced quality time long before it became a clich?. The...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Elaine Gospodarek (59). On June 25, 2021, Susan passed away peacefully, although unexpectedly, in the loving care of her daughter. Susie was born in Elgin, IL on May 22, 1962, growing up in the St. Charles/Elgin area, and later moving to Wisconsin. She had several residences throughout the years but finally found the home of her dreams - a little cottage, just steps away from the beach of Lake Koshkonong in Charley Bluff, Milton, WI. She was the first in her family to graduate from college (an achievement she was extremely proud of) and held a variety of occupations over the years; making a significant impact in each position...

Richard M. "Rick" Groesser, 63, of Watervliet, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Bluff City Boulevard Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, with Pastor Dave from Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Those wishing to share a memory of Richard online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services. Richard was born April 17, 1958 in Elgin, IL to Jim and Nancy (Miller) Groesser. After attending Larkin Sr. high school Larkin High...

Michael P. Szula, 85, of Davis, IL died at 8:25 p.m., Friday April 2, 2021 in Medina Nursing Home after a brief illness. A Memorial Visitation, following COVID 19 guidelines of social distancing and wearing of masks, will be held Thursday, April 8, 2021 in McCorkle Funeral Home - Countryman Chapel 529 Washington St., Pecatonica, IL from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Bob Camacho officiating. Cremation Rites to be Accorded. Final Resting Place to be Pioneer Cemetery, Dakota, IL. To read full obituary please visit, www.mccorklefuneralhome.com.

James P. Sheppard, age 68, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. There will be a private service at a later date. Jim was born in Pekin, Illinois to Robert F. and Marion C. (Van Scoy) Sheppard. He attended St. Edward Catholic High School in Elgin Illinois and worked for the City of Elgin for more than 30 years. On December 01, 1973, Jim married Verna Lee Elgan, whom he loved deeply, in Elgin, Illinois. The two were married for 47 years and had two sons, Conor and Patrick, and four grandchildren that he adored: Arthur, Colin, Oliver, and Eloise. Jim enjoyed fishing, cooking, had a deep appreciation for all things...

Janet Marshall of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin joined the heavenly orchestra Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Born March 22, 1926 in Elgin, Illinois to James and Beulah (Foster) Stewart, Janet developed a great love of the cello through her dear cousin Wenonah Smailes. Janet earned music degrees at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois before accepting a teaching position at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. It was here that she met Robert Marshall who would be her husband for 58 years. Together they moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where they both taught music at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Janet also played her cello in the Omaha Symphony and acquired a...

Rose Marie (Adkins) Doty Michael (Rie), 64, passed away July 15, 2019 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and grew up in Hampshire/Pingree Grove, IL. She resided in Elgin, IL for 24 years prior to moving to Vero Beach, FL in January 2018. Rose was a caring person who always helped those in need and loved spending time with her family. Rose is survived by her husband of 23 years, John Michael; three children, Shawn(Erin) Doty, Shane(Heather) Doty, Jennifer Michael(Isaac Johnson); grandchildren Emily, Dylan, Nadia, Christian, Alexander, Aubrey, Alex, Ava, Amoryss, and Giana; two great grandchildren, Jordan and Mateo; brother John Adkins and...