Laird Family Funeral Services

04/02/2026

Waunetta Esther Bedard died at home on March 30, 2026, at the age of 98 years. She was born in Philadelphia, Illinois to Elmer and Grace Stout on February 26, 1928. She spent her youth in Green Valley, Illinois. In the fall of 1946, she enrolled in the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Peoria,...

03/30/2026

Frederick R. McConnaughay, 90, of Hampshire, Illinois, passed away peacefully at
home on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Dixon, Illinois, Fred carried the values of dedication, service, and
curiosity throughout his life. He proudly served in the United...

03/30/2026

Phil’s father, Robert George Singler, his mom Marion Rose Sweeney, and his two brothers James & Thomas beat him to the afterlife.

Phil started a few years of his life in Reverly, Illinois. He grew up in Homewood, Illinois. He was raised in an “Ozzie & Harriet” style atmosphere. He attended S...

03/27/2026

Judith Lee “Judy” Herman, 84, of Elgin, Illinois, passed peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 17, 1942, in Hammond, Indiana, Judy lived a life defined by devotion to her family and her faith. Judy shared 62 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Lesl...

03/26/2026

Mary Jo Sheehy (Lynch) of Elgin, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 in her home and surrounded with love by her family.

She was born in St. Louis Missouri, the daughter of William and Loretta (O’Reilly). She graduated from Columbus Hospital School of Nursing.

Mary Jo’s most pro...

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03/26/2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Daniel Donald Didier, who left this world on March 22, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on November 5, 1960, in the vibrant city of Chicago and raised in Des Plaines, Daniel grew to embody the warmth, re...

03/26/2026

William “Bill” Tanner passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 25, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1960, in Elgin, Illinois.

Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Elgin and a standout athlete in his youth. He was a prominent member of the historic 1977 Elgin Maroons Varsit...

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03/25/2026

Chastity Andujar, 49 of Carpentersville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1976 in New York the daughter of Alejandro & Margie (Rivera) Andujar.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 form 4-8 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.

03/23/2026

David Harry Swanson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Hampshire, Illinois, surrounded by his favorite pictures and songs, in peace and love. He was 91½ years old.

David was born on October 5, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to Adele Lenell (Boda, Sweden) and Harry Swanson (...

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03/23/2026

Julia Martinez, 74, of Elgin, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1951 in Mexico.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elgin. Burial will follow at Bluff City Cemetery. Visitation will will be h...

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