West High School Illinois Alumni Obituaries

Jean was born to Willis B. Kilpatrick and Wilda Law Kilpatrick in Oneonta New York on August 1 1923. Willis was a Presbyterian minister and Wilda an at home mom and elementary school Math teacher. The family moved to Greenfield Ohio in the mid1920s where Willis became the pastor of the First Presbyt...

Raffaello LaMantia a Summer Provincetown Artist and a resident of Providence community known for decorating his home for the seasons. Raffaello was also the Provincetown Carnival King Twice and was known for a number of costumes at events all year long. Raffaello died on January 25 2026 at his home...

was born to the late Elizar and Charles Jackson Sr. on February 23 1948 in St. Louis MO. He attended Dunbar Elementary School and Vashon High School. During his High School years he became interested in sports. He was a member of the Varsity Cross Country Wrestling and Track Teams. Charles accepted ...

Elaine Baker, 99, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Elaine was born on October 5, 1926, in St. Michael, Nebraska. She was the middle daughter of Vera Mae Wilks and Orville Harvey Timm. She graduated from Carthage High School and the...

Stanley Gamett Smith, 91, passed away Wednesday January 28,2026 at his home inBroad Run Virginia surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born in Pleasant GroveUtah on March 11,1934 in his grandparents’ home. He was the son of the late RalphChristiansen Smith and Helen Margaret Gamett Smith. In 195...

Mary Elizabeth Bannen Du Bois age 90 of Smyrna TN passed away peacefully just shy of January 23 2026 surrounded by her four children after a long and hardfought battle with Dementia and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF. Born December 6 1935 in Rockford Illinois Mary was the daughter of the late How...

Wincel Ely Raborn Jr. Dub lived a life that many only dream ofand some only ever see in movies. He was born in South Mississippi near the Louisiana line in the small town of Progress where he grew up working on the family farm. When it came time for high school his fathers job with the Illinois Cent...

Emily was born on the family farm in Washington NC now known as 1838 Carolina AveRt.17 to William Johnston Francis and Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School and Washington High School graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading bowling tennis basketball p...

Susan Marie Nowak M.D. 82 years old passed away on January 30 2026 at Sanctuary of St. Pauls in South Bend IN. Susan was born on August 2 1943 in South Bend IN to the late Aloysius and Bernadine Buczynski Nowak. Susan is also preceded in death by her fianc Paul West Esq. and her brothers Donald Nowa...

Emily was born on the family farm in Washington, NC (now known as 1838 Carolina Ave/Rt.17) to William Johnston Francis & Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School & Washington High School, graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading, bowling, tennis, ...

Robert Bradford Ward lovingly called "Brother" age 83 of South China Maine died on October 18 2019 at the Gray Birch Nursing Home in Augusta Maine. Robert was born in Portland Maine on March 3rd 1936 to the parents of Helena June Brogan Ward and James Edward Ward. Robert received his education from ...

Ronald Arthur MurchLewistonRonald Arthur Murch died Sunday January 29 2017 at dYouville Pavilion in Lewiston Maine. He was born in Rockland Maine on April 21 1928 the son of Malcolm and Lena Barnes Murch. After graduating from Bridgton High School in 1947 he went on to Aurora College now Aurora Univ...

Mary Lou Carlin West CMSgt Ret. USAF age 75 unexpectedly passed in her sleep in the early morning hours of January 3 2026 in Lyndon Station Wisconsin. Mary was born on November 9 1950 in Reedsburg Wisconsin to Elliot Bud Carlin and Evelyn Peterson Carlin. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 19...

Ronald Henry Frederick passed away peacefully on January 5 2026 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Iowa City Iowa. He was 74 years old. Ronald was born on October 8 1951 in Davenport Iowa. Ronald was the son of James and Phyllis Frederick ne Frick. He attended schools in Davenport and West Burlingt...

James Jimmy Fiello age 67 of Ector Texas formerly of Chicago Heights Illinois passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 8 2026. Jimmy was born on September 24 1958 to Antonio and Angeline Fiello ne Giovannantonio in New Castle Pennsylvania. In 1971 the family moved to Chicago He...

Leo Glennon Hart Jr. of San Antonio TX and formerly of Chandler AZ and Glenview IL died on Thursday January 8 2026 after a long illness. Born on April 7 1948 in Evanston IL to Loretta E. Hart and Leo G. Hart Sr. he was their only son. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Glenview IL and ...

Francis “Fran” Alexander Webber, 98, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026.Fran was born on January 30, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest and Blanche Webber. He graduated from Tilden Tech High School in 1946 and briefly attended Purdue University before enlisting in the U.S. Arm...

He was born on February 22 1936 to Melvin and Anna Violet Lathe Fillmore in the town of Arland. He graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1954 and worked on a farm near Birchwood for one and a half years. He joined the Navy and began a long career of serving his country. After basic training at ...

Elaine was born on August 3 1932 in Dorchester Massachusetts the daughter of the late James W. and Alice C. Elton. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jim Hodgkins her brotherinlaw Ralph Amsden Jr. her nephew James Amsden and her greatgrandnieces Faith and Hope Colby. Elaine grew up in Hampto...

Bernard Joseph James Jr. 85 of Masontown PA. passed away Wednesday January 21 2026 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown West Virginia. He was born in Leckrone PA on October 28 1940 the son of the late Bernard and Helen Walczy James. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother La...

Dan J. Rabbitt 77 of West Lafayette Indiana passed away on Friday January 30 2026 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Dan was born on February 10 1948 in Waukegan Illinois. He graduated from LincolnWay High School in New Lenox IL and spent more than 30 years as a machine operator for Robert Williams ...

Georgia Farrell Carie born on August 13 1936 in Sumner Illinois and a longtime resident of Vincennes Indiana passed away on January 18 2026. She was a pillar of joy and a source of unwavering support to all who knew her. Her legacy is defined by her deep devotion to her family her compassionate care...

Patrick M. Folliard age 70 of Rockford passed away on January 18 2026 after bravely battling a medical condition. Patrick was born on October 6 1955 to Thomas and Margaret Pumphrey Folliard. He graduated from West High School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois Univer...

Ronald L. Hainds of Jacksonville Illinois passed to his eternal home on Thursday January 8 2026 at the age of 78. He was born September 20 1948 in Burington IA to Russell E. and Frances M. Lox Hainds. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years Shirley M. Davis Hainds. Together they had ...

Joyce Ann Henderson, 85, of Springfield went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.A private family funeral will be held at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorial contributions may be made to West Side Christian Church in Springfield...

Mary Katherine Mueller, 72, of Wheaton, Illinois passed away on December 20, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 28, 1953 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur John and Mary Helene (Barnes) Mueller.Mary had many passions in life, some of...

James W. Jackson 91 of Centralia passed away Thursday January 22 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on December 21 1934 in Keenes Illinois the son of Lester and Gladys Jackson. He married the love of his life Patsy Epperson on Christmas Day in 1955 at the Wayne C...

James Dwaine “Jim” Davids, Sr., 81, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 5:27 a.m. at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong, Illinois.Jim was born on February 13, 1944, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Wayne Davids and Alma Lois (Turner) Davids.He is survived by his son, Jame...

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Rich, 81, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:22 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. She was born December 18, 1943, in Willow Hill Township, Jasper County, the daughter of Harold Joseph Woodard and Marjor...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lynn Susan Beaudette nee Hirschauer of Des Plaines who passed away on January 21 2026 at the age of 73. Born on July 4 1952 Lynn grew up in Morton Grove and attended Niles West High School where she developed her passion for music an...