John S. Rendleman III, 67, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away at his home on June 30, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1958, in Carbondale to John S. Rendleman II and Lenora (Norris) Rendleman.
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July 17, 2026 | People
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June 17, 2026 | People
Edward John Schoenbaum, 83 was called home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2026.
A proud Cleveland native and Browns season ticket holder, Ed called Springfield home for over 50 years. He would enthusiastically encourage and facilitate attendance to any and all Lincoln sites. He was a regular at the old YMCA and may have exercised his jaw as much or more than his body. Ed was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, an 8 am balcony regular, then Saturday night service, and more recently watched churches online.
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June 1, 2026 | People
The Honorable Carole Kamin Bellows, a trailblazing Chicago lawyer and judge, died on May 29, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. She was 91. Carole was the first woman in the United States elected to lead a state bar association and went on to serve more than three decades on the bench of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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May 27, 2026 | People
Thaddeus J. “Ted” Bojanowski Jr., a Summit resident who served as the village’s Community Development Director and was a respected attorney and civic leader, died May 15, 2026. He was 91.
Bojanowski was a member of the Illinois Bar Association and served as Community Development Director for the Village of Summit. He was also a past member of the Summit Chamber of Commerce.
An avid book collector with a passion for knowledge and music, Mr. Bojanowski was known for his dedication to serving his community.
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April 27, 2026 | People
Mitchell R. Masalski, 78, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and CPD partner.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janett Masalski; their children Emily Masalski (Brian Chojnowski), Matthew Masalski, Loren Masalski, grandchildren Elsa and Jacob, nieces René Romero Schuler, Gina Kerschner, and nephew Jason Dardo. Preceded in death by his mother, Emily, father Matthew, sister Joan, mother-in-law Elsa, nieces Taña and Kristina.
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April 23, 2026 | People
The Honorable Gino L. DiVito passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A deeply respected leader in Chicago’s legal community for over half a century, he was renowned for his devotion to his family, his sharp intellect, and his unforgettable warmth and humor.
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February 17, 2026 | People
We are heartbroken to share that Warren “Sonny” Lupel passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, surrounded by family at Northwestern Hospital. A devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend, he will be missed by many.
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January 27, 2026 | People
Philip Norman Hablutzel was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, on August 23, 1935, and died peacefully in Durham, North Carolina on January 6, 2026, holding the hand of his beloved wife Nancy (née Zimmerman). Between those dates he became an internationally-recognized expert in international finance; co-drafted model and Illinois laws; and helped to found the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a graduate program in financial services law at the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
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January 16, 2026 | People
David E. Hoy, age 77, passed away on December 18, 2025. Loving husband of 56 years to Lynette J. Hoy; Beloved father to Colleen L. (Nicko) Sahlas; Cherished brother to Donald A. (the late Nancy) Hoy and the late Robert P. A. (Riese) Hoy; Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Raised in a Christian home in Chicago, David accepted Christ as his Savior as a child. His entire life, he was a strong Christian and had an unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He graduated from Emmaus Bible College (then in Oak Park) where he met the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Lynette.
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January 15, 2026 | People
Matthew Louis Brown, 45, of Sycamore, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, while on an afternoon run with his wife, Amanda, near their home. Matt was born April 12, 1980, in DeKalb, IL, to Charles and Martha Brown. He is survived by his wife of more than 20 years, Amanda Rae, and their two children, Charles Robert (13) and Annette Rae (11); his parents, of DeKalb, IL, and sister Laura Elizabeth, of Barcelona, Spain; his in-laws, Robert and Sharon Fuka, and his sister-in-law, Michelle Schelling (Michael), of Dyer, IN.