The Courier-News

Charles G. LeVault, 90, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022. He was the son of Robert and Gladys (Browne) LeVault. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Edna Kay Powell, brother Byron LeVault and son Stephen LeVault. He was a sheet metal worker for 41 years before retiring from Elgin Sheet Metal. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Dorothy (Sinn), son Michael C. LeVault and wife, Michal J. (Fees), 3 grandchildren, Heather (Kevin) Geye of WI and Heidi and Stephen of FL, nephew David (Bonnie) Powell of AL, niece Denise (Dave) Shauger of OH, brother Richard LeVault of VA, brother-in-law Herb Sinn of IL. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 14,...

William K. Moss age 81 of Twin Lakes, WI died May 16, 2022, at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, WI. He was born on September 28, 1940. The son of the late John and Ruby (Kamp) Moss. On February 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Sandra Krahn who preceded him in death on August 25, 2021. He worked for many years in computer programming. William also worked for H & R Block in Twin Lakes for many years and CAN for 20 years. William served in the United States Air Force where he was a member of the 787Acft Control and Warning Squadron. He enjoyed doing photography and going fishing. Survived by his two daughters Kathleen Moss and Pamela Moss. Brother to Terry Moss. Preceded in death...

James Allan Hamrin, 78, of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Gold Canyon, Arizona and Elgin, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2021. James was born on August 18, 1943 in Watsonville, California and raised in Joliet, Illinois. After graduating Joliet Township High School in 1961, he attended Joliet Junior College and met his future wife Sharon (Johnson). He graduated from Southern Illinois University (and later earned his master's degree and Indiana State University) and married Sharon in 1965. He began his career as a teacher at Fremd High School that same year. In 1966 they moved to Elgin, Illinois, where Jim became a physical education and driver's education teacher at Elgin High School...

eanne T. Kelly, age 57, of Bass Lake, Indiana passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born August 14, 1964 in Elgin, Illinois to John Milnamow and Pat Hopkinson Milnamow, both deceased. She had worked for over 20 years as a second grade school teacher at the J.W. Robinson Elementary School in Lyons, Illinois. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and she especially loved her precious puppy Mitalda. On St. Patricks Day 2007 she married Keith Kelly, he survives. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Paul Milnamow (Penny), Mark Milnamow, Tim Milnamow, Bill Milnamow (Ellen), Annmarie Steffen (Mitch), Nancy Vandyke...

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...