Patricia Ann Tyson

Patricia Ann Tyson

Patricia Ann Tyson passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Elmhurst Hospital after a brave fight with cancer. She was born on July 18, 1940, to James and Juila Rood in Chicago, Illinois. The oldest of three daughters, Patricia was joined by the late Martha and...
MARILYNN MORRISSEY SPARACINO

MARILYNN MORRISSEY SPARACINO

Marilynn Morrissey Sparacino died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Vero Beach, FL after suffering a stroke in her home. Marilynn was born in Chicago to John and Anne (nee Wade) Morrissey and grew up in River Forest. She attended St. Luke’s School and Trinity High School....
Timpani donated

Timpani donated

The Independent Register Jan. 7 – Mike and Jenny Flory gave a large donation towards the new timpani for the Brodhead Middle School band program. Pictured with the timpani are some of the seventh and eighth grade percussionists. (Beth Riesterer photo)
STEM to Space

STEM to Space

Gazette Jan. 8 – 2011 Durand graduate Captain Alan Zollar, who is now with the U.S. Space Force, visits Durand on Dec. 18 for some STEM to Space work with Mr. Dolan’s Jr. High Science classes. (Durand CUSD photo)
Championship celebration

Championship celebration

(Lombardian, Dec. 4) Several members of Montini Catholic High School’s football team are pictured with the IHSA Class 4A state-championship trophy after the Broncos defeated Rochester 47-33. (Chris Fox photo)
JUANITA LETHERMAN WOELKY

JUANITA LETHERMAN WOELKY

April 1, 1945 – November 30, 2025 Davis — Juanita “Dede” Leatherman Woelky passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. Dede was born April 1, 1945 in Muskegon, Michigan to Victor and Dorothy Leatherman. She graduated in 1963 from East High School, Rockford, Illinois....