Ringa Funeral Home

02/22/2026

James Kaczor

January 2, 1945 – February 22, 2026

James Kaczor, age 81, passed away on February 22, 2026.

James proudly served as a Chicago police officer for 32 years, dedicating his career to protecting and serving his community. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time on the golf course....

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02/15/2026

Donald James Smith, 83, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Zion, Illinois, following a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born October 2, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois, to John and Helen Smith and grew up in Long Lake, Illinois.

Don met the love of his life, Marilee...

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02/12/2026

Jeannie Pelagio Gapinski (née Pelagio), 55, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away at 12:16 p.m. on February 11, 2026.

She was born on April 17, 1970, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of the late Alfredo Pelagio and Erlinda Pelagio (née Zamora).

Jeannie devoted her life to caring for others....

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02/09/2026

Ray Deckert, age 85, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Monday, February 9th, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Bellwood, IL on February 26th, 1940, the son of the late Alex Deckert and Dorothea Oratowski. He lived in Lake Villa since 1974 moving there from Chicago. On February...

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02/04/2026

Jonathan “Jon” Williams, 19, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. Jon was born in Libertyville, Illinois at Condell Hospital to Eric Williams and Sarah Redding.

Jonathan resided in Grayslake for most of his life and worked at the Jewel in Gurnee. He was a high school...

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02/03/2026

Katherine Neumann, 84, of Lindenhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Kay was the cherished daughter of John and Mary Walter, whom she now rejoins in Heaven, along with her soulmate and beloved husband, Ron. Together, Kay and Ron built a life rooted in faith,...

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01/27/2026

For some families, caring for the environment and choosing simplicity were important values throughout life.

Green burial offers a natural way to honor those same values at the end — with care, intention, and respect.

It’s not the right choice for everyone, but for some, it feels like a meaningful continuation of how a life was lived.

01/20/2026

Raquel D'Agostino, 58, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

She was born in Chicago on November 15, 1967, the daughter of the late Victor and Antonia Maria Rodriguez (Mendoza). Raquel was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She loved dancing, swimming, boating,...

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01/16/2026

Darlene "Dolly" Nelson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8th, at home in Antioch, IL. Darlene was born on September 28, 1943, to parents Joseph Bauer and Rachel (Brassart) Bauer. She enjoyed growing up in Chicago with her parents and sister Judy, and many family members and...

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01/14/2026

Donald James Dwyer, 83, of Lake Villa, Illinois passed away on Monday evening, January 12, 2026 after a short battle with two forms of cancers.

Don was born on January 18, 1942 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, Illinois. He was the only child of the late Cornelius (“Nick”) Dwyer and...

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01/13/2026

Shirley A. Austin, 85, of Antioch, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Ardis (Whiting) Wolff on May 2, 1940. Several years later the family moved to Round Lake Beach where she graduated from Round Lake Community High...

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01/12/2026

Robert Olen Schneberger, age 29, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1996, in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Robert grew up in Lake Villa, Illinois, with his loving parents, Kathleen and Robert Schneberger, and his brother, Joshua. He shared many cherished memories with family and...

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