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Obituaries Today
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Visitation for Richard J. Hass, 59, of Lake Zurich, will be on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:00 PM -8:00 PM at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL
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George C Kesteloot, 88, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025
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Walter George "Wally" Preissing, Minneapolis, 7/17/1957-11/20/2025.
Wally was the fourth child in the boisterous Preissing family of eight growing up in Arlington Heights, IL, in a too-small house made large with laughter, racket and love. As a kid, he juggled and rode the unicycle because that's who he was. He loved art, lots of art, and drawing - early works included logos for his fellow athletes at Arlington High. He and his siblings worked, because kids just did; delivering the local paper, working at the Racetrack, the Village Pump; and odd gigs here and there.
Wally studied industrial graphics and design at Harper Community College and Northern Illinois University, kickstarting a lifetime career spanning three states and a few continents. He worked to the end and had as recently as September designed tee shirts for the Boys fishing/golf trips and family gatherings. His work led him to his 5'2" 'larger than wife' of twenty-eight years, Theresa Angelo - 'Treece' to him, and mom of his stepkids, Jackson and Eva who lovingly knew him as 'Walty.' He was everything to his family, both immediate and extended, and to him, family was it - all of it. People were his favorite thing.
'Uncle Wally' to innumerable nieces and nephews who adored him for his ready wit, passion for life and his sharp interest in their lives. Wally kept both new friends and lifelong pals laughing, sparring and talking. He was that neighbor everyone called and he'd show up to lend a whatnot or volunteer his time, often stepping-up more than he was comfortably able and always taking on the managerial role. He understood that the kitchen was home and he truly knew his way around a lasagne, he'd ply you with his homemade cookies, and thought nothing of flipping pancakes for forty.
A lifelong Democrat, Walt used his resources to further democratic ideals. He also supported various non-profits; top on his list was Donate Life America and LifeSource Minnesota. He could hit a golf ball, but could also make losing a round fun. A Minnesota resident for most of his life, but such a fierce and true Bears fan, that the kids were gifted Bears apparel annually with endless quips!
Work and his relationships in it were vital to him. Wally mentored many young colleagues over the years, and took the guidance of less senior teammates gladly. He maintained a lifelong connection with old friends and new
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Kristen Michele Ziaja, age 49, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1976, in Waukegan, IL, to Richard R. Swanson and Ann (nee Horniacek)
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Michael George Rusniakâdevoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, and cherished friendâpassed away at home on November 25, 2025, in Elgin, Illinois, at age 75
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Guyla Jean Hunt, 96, of Destin, Florida, formerly of Lake Worth, Florida and Bensenville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and artist, she leaves behind a legacy defined by love, creativity, and an enduring zest for life
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Barbara Burkholder, of Schaumburg, passed away on Nov. 23, at the age of 83. She worked as an English Teacher at South Middle School in Arlington Heights during the 1960s and 70s and later a homemaker
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Richard "Butch" Belluomini
Richard "Butch" Belluomini, born on April 25, 1943, passed away on November 26, 2025
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It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of John Barry Vincent on November 29, 2025
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JOAN HORNBY
OTTUMWA - Joan O'Hara Hornby, 90, of Libertyville, Illinois, died on November 23, 2025. She passed away in Portland, Oregon during an extended visit with her son, John
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