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.

Virginia A. Schock of Dundee, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to her heavenly home on date Jan...
01/27/2026

Virginia A. Schock of Dundee, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to her heavenly home on date January 26th, 2026.

She was born in Elgin, Illinois on October 27, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Rose (Grimm)Preiss. She was a loving wife and mom, “Mama”, sister and friend...

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Drew Jacob Essendrop, age 37, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1988, in Sag...
01/26/2026

Drew Jacob Essendrop, age 37, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan. As a 9-year-old boy, Drew accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a revival meeting.

As a child, Drew was always bright and athletic. He loved to spend ti...

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Jill A. Mason-Calhoon, beloved mother, Nana, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the a...
01/25/2026

Jill A. Mason-Calhoon, beloved mother, Nana, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by her family.

Born in Elgin, Illinois, Jill devoted her life to raising her two daughters, working as a crossing guard, spending treasured time with h...

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Donald Charles Fredrickson, aged 79 of Union, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Don is survived by hi...
01/22/2026

Donald Charles Fredrickson, aged 79 of Union, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn Louise (Chriest) Fredrickson of 56 years, his four children: Eric (Jennifer), Anthony, Kellie, and Brian (Rebecca); and his cherished grandchildren, David, Dol...

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Clarence William Hahn, 93, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026, in South Elgin, Illinois. Born on June 17...
01/21/2026

Clarence William Hahn, 93, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026, in South Elgin, Illinois. Born on June 17, 1932, in Elgin, Illinois, Clarence lived a full and vibrant life rooted deeply in his community and family.

Clarence dedicated much of his professional life to David C...

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Nancy J. Cain, 80, of Elgin, passed away surrounded by her family on January 17, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1945...
01/20/2026

Nancy J. Cain, 80, of Elgin, passed away surrounded by her family on January 17, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1945, in Elgin, the daughter of John and Lyravene Gunnell.

Nancy was raised in Elgin, where she met her husband, James F. Cain, and together they raised their three children. E...

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Richard (Rich) Leroy Craft, 87, of Belleview FL., formerly of Elgin, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Belleview FL. Ric...
01/20/2026

Richard (Rich) Leroy Craft, 87, of Belleview FL., formerly of Elgin, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Belleview FL. Richard was born in Chicago Ill. To Elizabeth and James Craft on September 18th, 1938.

He attended School in and around Detroit Michigan.

He married Patricia Katherine...

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Loralee Langley, 89, of Tampico, IL, formerly of the Eldin Area passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born June 30, 1...
01/20/2026

Loralee Langley, 89, of Tampico, IL, formerly of the Eldin Area passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born June 30, 1936 in Melrose Park, IL the daughter of Gean and Daisy Norris.

She married her late Husband Rev. Travis Langley on August 28, 1954.

She is survived by her daughter ...

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Gail D. (Fohrman) Rushka, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on January ...
01/19/2026

Gail D. (Fohrman) Rushka, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 80.

After living with dementia in her later years, she now rests in peace, reunited with her beloved husband Walter “Wally”, her sister Linda, and h...

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Jerome J. Tyda, 89, of Algonquin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Advocate Sherman Hospital.Jer...
01/19/2026

Jerome J. Tyda, 89, of Algonquin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Advocate Sherman Hospital.
Jerome, who liked to be called Jerry, was born in Chicago on December 3, 1936 to the late Paul and Katherine (Ponczko) Tyda. He was raised in Lombard where he met and fell in love ...

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