Donald Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Donald Campen Smith, a dedicated educator, father, and long-time public servant, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. Born on March 13, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, Don dedicated his life to education, public service, and his family. A resident of Kankakee, Illinois, for over 50 years, Don leaves behind a rich legacy of community impact and lasting memories.
Don pursued...
Carol Ann Daniels
Sep 25, 2026
Carol Ann Daniels, beloved sister, aunt, friend, and devoted animal lover, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, in Vernon Hills, Illinois, at the age of 84.
Carol was born on January 10, 1942, in Evanston, Illinois, to Robert and Lillian Seneco. She was a proud graduate of New Trier High School and later attended Indiana University, where she continued to...
Samuel Joseph Licocci
Sep 20, 2026
Visitation for Samuel J. Licocci, 91, of Mundelein, IL, will take place 1pm-5pm Sunday, September 27, at Kristan Funeral Home, 219 W Maple Ave., Mundelein. Mass will be held on Monday, September 28 at 10:30am at St Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple Ave, Libertyville. Final services to follow at Ascension Cemetery.
Born to Sam and Mary Licocci on July 13,...
Felicia P. Martin
Sep 18, 2026
Felicia P. Martin, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on September 18, 2026. She was born March 6, 1954, in Chicago and grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, where she met her husband and began a life filled with family, friendships and the love of many loyal dogs.
Nothing was more important to her than...
Lynn Trautmann
Sep 16, 2026
Lynn Clawson Trautmann, 68, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, died peacefully at Lake Forest Hospital on September 16, 2026, following a six-year battle with the neurological disease multiple system atrophy (MSA).
An adoring mother and wife, loyal friend, and talented consultant, photographer, musician, and cook, Lynn had a gift for making others feel welcome and valued. She brought that warmth to everything...
Elaine Kurtz
Sep 16, 2026
Elaine (Sokol) O’Donnell Kurtz, age 93, of Mundelein, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her four sons. She was born on September 26, 1932, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Frank Fayz and Mary Sokol-Fayz.
After graduating from Thornton Fractional High School in Calumet City, Illinois, Elaine followed in her mother’s footsteps in the fashion and...
Jane Marie Caccamo
Sep 16, 2026
Jane Marie Caccamo (née Unger), 81, of Mundelein, IL, formerly of Chicago, Villa Park, and Northbrook, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in Chicago on December 1, 1944, to the late John and Elizabeth Unger, Jane attended Alvernia High School. She was the beloved wife of Nicholas for 60 years; loving mother of Julie (Rich) Meierdirks...
Josef Hack
Sep 14, 2026
Josef Hack, age 92, passed away at his home on September 14, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1934 in Serbia.
Josef was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherina (Liebmann) Hack, who preceded him in death on October 29, 2015. Together they built a loving family and shared many years of cherished memories.
Josef is survived by his daughters,...
Dario I. Campos
Sep 13, 2026
Visitation for Dario Campos, 40, of Grayslake, Illinois will be Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 4PM-8PM at Kristan Funeral Home 219 W Maple Ave. Mundelein. Funeral Service will begin on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10AM at Santa Maria Del Popolo Church.
Dario Campos was born December 25, 1985, in Libertyville, Illinois to Javier Campos and Valentina Ibarra and passed away...
Carlos Avila-Flores
Sep 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Carlos Avila Flores, of Mundelein, Illinois, passed away on September 12, 2026.Carlos was born on April 4, 1971, in Mexico, to Maria de Lourdes and Alberto Avila.Carlos will always be remembered as a devoted family man who found joy in seeing the people he loved happy. He was a man of many talents. He was a...