All Obituaries

Donna Grace Huber, 88, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. She was born February 20, 1938 in Jefferson Wisconsin, the daughter of Lloyd and Elizabeth (Block) Schuld. She is survived by her children Peter Huber (Shabbona, IL), Laurie Woodbury (Warrenville, IL), Lisa (Christopher) Niemann (Spokane, WA); her grandchildren Jason (Elizabeth) Woodbury, Angela (John) Stiles, Adam (Katlyn) Huber, Ryan (Rosemarie) Woodbury, Ethan ...

Juanita J. Norris, 78, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born February 11, 1948, in York, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Arthur and Katherine (Busser) Inboden. Juanita married Ernest G. Norris Jr. on March 29, 1975. Juanita was a long-time employee of EMD and Suter Company and also worked for a short time at Anaconda. She is survived by her children Jeff (Rhonda) Norris, Casey Norris (Lashaun), and April Norris as ...

Donald G. Collin, 92, of DeKalb, Illinois passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on February 28th, 2026. Don was born on February 14th, 1934, in DeKalb, Illinois to Oscar and Helene (Misner) Collin. A lifelong resident of his hometown, he graduated from DeKalb high School in 1952 and remained deeply connected to the community he loved throughout his life. That same year, Don began his career as a brick mason under the apprenticeship of his uncle, Herb Collin. What ...

Karen Ann Podeszek, of DeKalb, passed away on February 23, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1969, in Newfane, New York, the daughter of Stanley and Agnes Podeszek. Karen was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she faithfully volunteered and served her church community. She will be remembered for her deep commitment to her faith, her work in Advancement Services at Northern Illinois University, and her compassionate service as an in-home caregiver, supporting individuals ...

Casey E. Conro, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away at home on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 43. Casey was born on May 3, 1983, in Woodstock, Illinois. His family then moved to Genoa, Illinois, where he spent much of his childhood and then graduated from Genoa- Kingston High School in 2000. Casey was a loving son, father, and fiancé. Although gruff on the outside, he was known for his huge heart, goofiness, and endless compassion for animals. Working with children as a ...

Sharon J. Paulsen, 90, of Sycamore, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Autumn Leaves of St. Charles. She was born June 27, 1935, in Malta, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford and Ingri (Davis) Overton. She is survived by her children Kevin Charles (Chuck Joe) Paulsen of NV, Lonnie (Kevin) Brint of Sycamore, Donald (Jean) Paulsen of Sycamore, Jaelyn (Daryl) Cook of DeKalb and Daniel (Tracy) Paulsen of AZ; her grandchildren Jodi (Kevin) McCall, Carol (Brad) Slutz, ...

Wayne H. Kron, originally of Bloomington/Normal, IL, and a recent resident of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, at the age of 94-years-old. He was born on August 24, 1931, to Albin and Florence (Tweed) Kron in Bloomington, IL. He joined the Air Force in 1950 during the Korean conflict, serving in England. After returning from England, he continued his service in the reserves. He attended Illinois State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in ...

Gary Krahenbuhl passed away at his home in Tempe, Arizona, on February 16, 2026, surrounded by family. Gary grew up on the family farm in Steward, Illinois, and remains deeply connected to the community. He attended Northern Illinois University, played on the varsity basketball team, and graduated with a master’s degree in education. Later, he completed a doctoral program at the University of Northern Colorado. He married Richey Wrenn on April 2, 1966, and lived the rest of his life ...

Bonita “Bonnie” Rauman, 80, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born November 14, 1945 in Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Blanche (Flounders) Henderson. Bonnie married Larry Rauman on March 26th, 1988 in Las Vegas. Bonnie was employed at Littlejohn Elementary School, DeKalb Bank, and First National Bank of Omaha; she was also a Girl Scout troop leader and den leader. Bonnie loved spending time with her ...

Robert Conrad Johnson, 91, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center. He was born February 19, 1934, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Walter and Minnie (Lindeberg) Johnson. Robert married Norma Jean McLean on September 4, 1953 at First Lutheran Church in DeKalb. Robert was a Veteran of the US Army, serving at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. He was President and CEO of Barber-Greene and President and Chairman for the National ...