Dr. Robert Wesley Dunn, 81, of Troy, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Born on July 27, 1945, in Alton, he was a son of the late Wesley Garlin Dunn and Retha Ann (Coffey) Dunn. On June 24, 1967, Robert married the love of his life, Maxine Alberta (Knight) Dunn, […]
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Mark D. Spedale
Mark D. Spedale, who retired from CPD after more than 30 years of service, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 5.
Giuseppe “Joe” Latorre, 80
Giuseppe “Joe” Latorre, a Bari, Italy, native who built Joe’s International Car Care and was rarely without a camera at his family’s events, died peacefully at home Oct. 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 80.
Aida Jarjis
Aida Jarjis, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family deeply, has died.
Araceli “Chely” Tejeda Manzanares
Araceli “Chely” Tejeda Manzanares, who often worked two or three jobs at a time and went without so the people she loved could have more, died Sept. 28, 2026, in Chicago, surrounded by her family.
Irene “Babica” Usowicz
Irene “Babcia” Usowicz, who came to America as a young woman, worked hard and raised a family, died peacefully at home Oct. 13, 2026, surrounded by her family and her dear friend and helper, Maria.
Linda Evelyn Baldwin, 80
Linda Evelyn Baldwin (née Munday), 80, formerly of Summit-Argo, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She never lost her accent or her British sense of humor. Her jokes were cheeky, sometimes a little crude and always perfectly timed, and her family and friends still repeat their favorites. She was born […]
Kevin Francis
Kevin Francis, a U.S. Army veteran and lifelong Teamster who spent seven years on the Downers Grove police force and coached Little League and girls basketball, has died.
