Laird Family Funeral Services

Laird Family Funeral Services The Laird family has been providing caring and compassionate funeral and cremation services to the Fox Valley for over 50 years.

With four convenient locations in Elgin, West Dundee and Algonquin.

Kirk G. Newell, 97, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1928, in Chicago, th...
12/14/2025

Kirk G. Newell, 97, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1928, in Chicago, the son of James and Wilma (Wedell) Newell.

Kirk proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 57 in Elgin and a lon...

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Janet A. McIntyre, 79, of Elgin, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was bo...
12/14/2025

Janet A. McIntyre, 79, of Elgin, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was born on January 23, 1946 in Chicago the daughter of George and Alice Grap.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 4-7 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.

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Margaret “Peggy” Lydon, 77, of Cary passed away on December 10, 2025. She was Born May 27, 1948 in Chicago, IL the daugh...
12/12/2025

Margaret “Peggy” Lydon, 77, of Cary passed away on December 10, 2025. She was Born May 27, 1948 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Eileen Lydon.
She is Survived by her sisters Patricia(Corky) Mirs, Eileen(Jim) Ongena, four nieces and nephews Rick, Megan(Chuck), Tracy, and Jimmy, a great-ni...

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Christine Novak, 81, of Elgin passed away in her home on December 11, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1...
12/12/2025

Christine Novak, 81, of Elgin passed away in her home on December 11, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1944 in Oak Park, IL the daughter of William and Celeste Pikey.
She is survived by her children William ”Sonny” Farrell Novak, Donnie M. Novak Jr, and Rana Novak, and many grand c...

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Sharon L. Lee, of South Elgin, IL, passed away at home on December 11, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1939, in Elgin,...
12/12/2025

Sharon L. Lee, of South Elgin, IL, passed away at home on December 11, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1939, in Elgin, IL to the late Walter and Harriet Levine. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, James Lee.

She was baptized as an infant at Evangelical United Brethren Ch...

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Paula R. Janson, 91, of Elgin passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Highland Oaks of Elgin. Paula was born on May ...
12/09/2025

Paula R. Janson, 91, of Elgin passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Highland Oaks of Elgin. Paula was born on May 22, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Anna Hansen.

She leaves behind four of her five children, Elizabeth (Mark) Florence, Jo Ann (Jay) Shircliff, Michael (Julie) J...

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Lorenzo P. Ruiz, of Elgin, IL was born August 10, 1933 in Chicago, IL peacefully passed away on November 26, 2025 under ...
12/08/2025

Lorenzo P. Ruiz, of Elgin, IL was born August 10, 1933 in Chicago, IL peacefully passed away on November 26, 2025 under the care of his family.

Larry, as he was known by family and friends, was preceded in death by his wife Magarita and his siblings Lucy Ruiz, Maggie Onate, Conception Viramo...

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Joan Marie Schwartz, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother (GG) was surrounded by family when she peacefully...
12/08/2025

Joan Marie Schwartz, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother (GG) was surrounded by family when she peacefully passed into the arms of her maker on December 4, 2025. She was the magical age of 93 and lived a memorable life grounded in faith, love and devotion to her family. She is the hear...

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On December 7th, 2025 at the age of 72, Sandra Kay Unger, beloved wife, mother, Memaw and friendwent home to be with her...
12/08/2025

On December 7th, 2025 at the age of 72, Sandra Kay Unger, beloved wife, mother, Memaw and friend
went home to be with her Lord.

Her life was a true testament of unwavering faith not fear. Her gentle spirit found joy in nurturing and
loving her family. Always pointing to Jesus. A true vir...

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Arnold C. Manaois (June 23, 1961 - November 23, 2025) unexpectedly but peacefully passed away at 64. He is survived by h...
12/05/2025

Arnold C. Manaois (June 23, 1961 - November 23, 2025) unexpectedly but peacefully passed away at 64.

He is survived by his loving parents Clemencio and Alejandrena Manaois, adored siblings Arthur and wife Susan, Audie and wife Samantha, Cheryl Rogers, Claire, and Andre and wife Sandy. He wa...

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