Justen Funeral Home & Crematory

11/19/2025

MARIA LUCY OLEKSIJEW passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born in the Philippines on September 13, 1938, to a prominent family of physicians. Maria is survived by her husband of sixty years Anatol, and her four children, Anatol Junior, Victor, Rose, and Walter.

Maria was the youngest of...

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11/19/2025

Love doesn’t go away, it stays with us in every moment.

11/18/2025

Thomas Jeffery Arndt, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 60, in the arms of his daughter and surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous, nearly two-year battle with cancer. Born on January 11, 1965, in Chicago, Tom lived a life defined by love, ...

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11/18/2025

Donald John Joseph Pempek, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 52 in Barrington, IL. Born on July 26, 1973, in Mchenry, IL, he was a man of wisdom and kindness, whose presence brought light and warmth to everyone he encountered.
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11/17/2025

Kathleen (Smith) Gallo passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 78 in Libertyville, IL. She was born on June 2, 1947, in Highland Park, IL, to the late Russell and Violet Smith. Kathleen’s early years were filled with the warmth of a close-knit family, a trait that she carried forward into he...

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11/17/2025

Planning a goodbye is never easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. For over 100 years, families have trusted us to create personal, meaningful tributes. See how we can support you here: https://www.justenfh.com/services/funeral-services

11/14/2025

Charles “Chuck” Roy Nichols, Jr. and Marcella “Marcy” Nichols shared a life defined by love, creativity, and dedication to community. Their journey together was a testament to partnership, resilience, and the joy of living life.

Marcella "Marcy" Nichols, born to Richard and Odessa Gregory, o...

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11/14/2025

A cozy lineup of autumn joys: pumpkins, warm treats, candlelight, and simple adventures that make the season unforgettable. 🍂

11/13/2025

Después de la cremación, las familias pueden optar por esparcir parte de las cenizas y conservar otra parte en una urna o una joya conmemorativa. Tener una parte de tu ser querido contigo puede brindar consuelo y aliviar el proceso de duelo. Visita nuestro sitio web para conocer nuestras opciones de cremación: https://www.justenfh.com/services/cremation-services

11/13/2025

Andrew “Andy” Anderson was born on Halloween 1976. He is survived by wife Mary Anderson, son Luke, and daughters Abby and Kiersten. He is also survived by his mother, Gail Anderson, and sisters Amy “Amanda” Anderson (Peter Kahn) and Rebecca Connelly (Mike). Andy was preceded by his father, Richard A...

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11/11/2025

Veterans Day is a time to give thanks for the strength, service, and memory of those who stood in the protection of others. We honor them today and always.

11/10/2025

Our experienced staff is made up of community members who take great pride in serving area families. Visit our website to learn about us: https://www.justenfh.com/about/staff