Schaumburg High School Illinois Alumni Obituaries

Steven D. Esslinger 74 of Jacksonville Illinois died Friday December 5 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born May 4 1951 in Mattoon the son of William Fritz and Mary Barbara Schaumburg Esslinger. Steven married Mary Jane Gilbert on September 19 1970 at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonvil...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Marilene Epstein, who left us on December 21, 2025, at the age of 94.Born on August 20, 1931, in St. Ansgar, IA, along with her twin sister, Adelene (Addie) Flowers. Marilene was a St. Ansgar High School graduate.Being the youngest of f...

Angelo Capritta, 102, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.Angelo was born on April 4, 1923 to Sicilian immigrants Gaetano and Caroline Capritta in Schenectady, NY. Angelo was the oldest of 4 children, including Tony, Connie, and Bea. They are now all reunited in he...

Gerald Joseph Salem, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at St. Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 2, 1951, in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Marie (née Orlando) Salemi. Gerald dedicat...

Judith Ann (Palm) Hayes, age 81, of Prospect Heights, IL, passed away on Saturday morning, December 27, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1944, in Chicago, to the late Harold J. “Bud” Palm and Catherine M. (O’Connor) Palm. She graduated from St. Francis High School in Wheaton.Judy spent 16 years workin...