James (Jim) E. Smith, of Elgin, died on May 2, 2021 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital. Jim was born on November 29, 1942 to Bubbie (nee Williams) and James A. Smith. He was born of meager means in a holler of Stone Kentucky where he was the fourth of eight children. Jim...

Raul Torres, 62, of Wheaton, died Monday, March 29. Raul was born on January 29, 1959 in Evanston, IL to Guadalupe and Maria (Garza) Torres. Raul loved his family deeply and was fiercely loyal to all of the people in his life. Raul is preceded in death by parents:...

Mary A. (Hill) Margis died peacefully Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at home.  She was born to William and Rita (Fitzpatrick) Hill on March 1, 1957 in Chicago. She was a strong, loving mother and an amazing grandmother with a servant’s heart who loved the Lord.  She spent...

Vernon “Vern” P. Keller passed away March 8, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in Huntley, IL. Vernon was born in Elgin on June 15, 1935 to Vernon P. Keller, Sr. and Thelma Gene (nee Sportsman). Vernon had a competitive personality; he enjoyed playing all...

Mr. Anthony Jackson, of Crystal Lake, died February 23, 2021. Anthony was lovingly referred to as Tony “Bone”.  He was born on February 22, 1967 in Elgin, IL, the son of Bennie Jackson and Bobbie Stewart-Jackson, of Elgin, Illinois. Tony’s relationship with God began...

Jerry L. Martin, 63, died January 24, 2021. Jerry was born in Tiptonville, TN on January 7, 1958 to Tommie Gene Martin, Sr. and Robbie Ann Talley. He moved to Elgin in the early 70's where he attended Elgin Public Schools. Jerry enjoyed riding his Harley and taking...

Ordner J. Bourgeois, 54, died Monday, January 11, 2021. Ordner was born February 3, 1966 in Elgin, IL to Francisca Arenas and Ordner Bourgeois. Ordner leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Antonia Arreguin; sisters, Catherine Acosta and Rebecca Bourgeois; nephews, Luis...

Mr. Isaac Battles 77, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020.  He was born April 14, 1943, in Noble Lake, Arkansas to the late Iszeke Battles and Doshia (Williams) Battles. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Mary A. (Butler) Battles of...

Domingo Gonzalez, 61, died at Presence St. Joseph Hospital on Friday, December 11. Domingo was born on February 15, 1959 in Aguada, Puerto Rico to Ramona Romano and Candelario Gonzalez. Domingo was an avid fan of boxing and WWE wrestling. He enjoyed spending time with...

Marjorie Diane Smith, age 87 passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home in Savannah, TN surrounded by her family. Marjorie was born on February 25, 1933 in LeFlore County, MS to Hugh C. Earls and Eldee Earls.  She was wed on May 25, 1956 to David T. Smith...