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MARY T. KINCZEWSKI

Born: November 29, 1927

Died: January 8, 2023

Mary T. Kinczewski, 95, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, peacefully at home.

Born November 29, 1927, in Utica, Illinois, the daughter of William & Susan (Waters) Daley. Mary married Henry “Hank” Kinczewski on May 28, 1949, at St. Mary’s Church in Utica.

First and foremost, she was the greatest mom to six children and a person of deep faith. She fought polio as a child and her fighting spirit was with her to the end. There was never a day we didn’t feel her love. She has left a hole in our hearts, but we know she is at peace and reunited with our dad and sister Sharon. Rest in peace and “call us when you get home.” Mary was employed at J.C. Penney for 25 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, DeKalb, and the Catholic Daughters of America.

She is survived by five children, Jean (Richard) Meister, JoAnn “Jo” (Bill) Vodden, Jan Kinczewski (Barry Melton), Nancy (Jim) Kidd, Rick (Susie) Kinczewski, and son-in-law Dave Conlin; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 more on the way; nieces, nephews and good friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband (2014); daughter Sharon (2019); a grandson; a great-grandson; and four siblings.

The family thanks Dr. Thakkar, special nurse Erica and caregiver Heather.

Per Mary’s wishes, a family memorial mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, DeKalb, with Fr. Dean Russell celebrating, with burial at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, DeKalb.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, DeKalb, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

JUDY G, NEUMANN

Born: May 6, 1953

Died: January 10, 2023

Judy G. Neumann, 69, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.

She was born May 6, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Much) Neumann. Judy married Jim Feyerherm on August 4, 2007 in DeKalb, Illinois.

Judy had a wide variety of occupations including retail, business owner of Chesapeake Bagel and office manager. At the time of her passing she was serving as the Hand Bell Choir director for the First Lutheran Church in DeKalb. Judy was a diehard Cubs fan and gifted singer and musician. Throughout her life, she had a passion for bringing joy and sharing her gifts with others. Some of her musical involvement included the First Lutheran Church Adult Choir, Sunday School music teacher, First United Methodist Church Celebration Chorale, DeKalb Festival Chorus, DeKalb Area Handbell Festival, and blessing her family and friends by sharing her voice at important life occasions. Judy was a lifelong member of The

First Lutheran Church in DeKalb and made it her life’s mission to serve both the church and its parishioners.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Feyerherm; siblings, Ralph (Carla) Neumann,Barb (Ken) Burtch, and Rodger (Moreen) Neumann;brother-in-law, Rev Gary Ryden; step-daughters, Amy (Derek) Weber and Lesley (Rob) Pepperman; grandchildren, Jackson, Eleanor, RJ and Lukey; nieces and nephews, Chris Neumann, Randy (Melissa) Neumann, Kevin Ryden, Jeff (Tanara) Ryden, Stephani (Matt) Mehl, Ashley (Brian) Greiner; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sue Ryden; nephew, Phillip Neumann.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2022, at First Lutheran Church, 324 North Third Street, DeKalb. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb. Additional viewing from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.prior to the funeral service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Neumann Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

THOMAS A. BANTA

Born: November 26, 1942 in DeKalb, IL

Died: January 10, 2023 in DeKalb, IL

Thomas A. Banta, age 80 of DeKalb, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dekalb, IL. He was born on November 26, 1942 in DeKalb, IL the son of Lester and Catherine (Japuntich) Banta.

Thomas was united in marriage on February 8, 1964, to Kathryn Ann Alford and they spent the next 59 years happily together. Thomas attended elementary school at St Mary’s in DeKalb, followed by two years of High School at St. Bede Academy in Peru Il. He Graduated from DeKalb H.S. in 1961. He immediately followed his schooling by beginning a 44 year career as a proud Union member of Ironworker’s Local 393 in Aurora, until his retirement.

Mechanically inclined, Tom enjoyed working on cars and taught his sons the same. Skiing with the DeKalb Ski-Ears, fishing, shooting, and Karate were some of his earlier hobbies. In retirement, raising “roller pigeons” and chickens became priority, along with flea markets, garage sales with Grandkids combined with “mobile” egg sales, truck pulls, and of course supporting many local eating establishments.

Tom also spent some years researching his Native American ancestry in and around the Menominee Nation the old-fashioned way, archival records and face-to-face.

Thomas was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Kathryn Banta of DeKalb, IL; his sons, Anthony (Heath- er) Banta, Gold Canyon, AZ. and Michael (Rebecca) Banta, DeKalb; his grandchildren, Ryan (Jess), Kellas (Joe), Cullen, Cole (Morgan), Kyle, and Tyler; his great grandchildren, Jayden, Angelina, and Sebastian; his brother, Timothy (Lois) Banta, Council Grove KS.; as well as six nieces and two cousins, Tony (Vickie) Japuntich, Cordele GA., Adrienne Matter, Tamarack MN., and three step-sisters Cathy Gamble, Sue Sinclair and Beth Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Banta; his mother, Catherine (Raymond) Kribs, stepfather Raymond N. Kribs and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses from ProMedica Hospice for their focused care. Thanks also to Dr. Thakker, Roger Elliot and Malta Fire/EMS, and finally, all the wonderful, caring CNAs and Nurses at DEKALB COUNTY Rehab and Nursing Center who’ve shown true compassion to Tom for over 4 years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Thomas’ name, to ProMedica Hospice of Rockford IL.

Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield Street, Waterman, IL 60556.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield Street, Waterman, IL 60556, with a visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

Interment will follow in the North Clinton Cemetery, Waterman, IL.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes. com or (815) 264-3362.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 security cameras that can only be accessed inside the station. Now, police also can monitor cameras set up at City Hall, the municipal sewer plant, the water plant and the street department.

Monitors on the wall in the officers’ bullpen show a live view of each of those sites around the city, and monitors in the reception office show the feed from the station’s security cameras.

The evidence lockup and detention area is a major upgrade from the old station, which Bianchi said was protected by only a door.

Bianchi said the lockup area at the new facility is designed to flow with the booking process and will make the process much more secure, as doors throughout the station are reinforced and can be opened only with both a key fob and an access code.

Two interview rooms are outfitted with two-way mirrors and a video monitoring system for recording and evidence retention. Bianchi said before now his detectives have had to use a camcorder on a tripod to conduct interviews.

A multipurpose room near the west wing of the building will be used for meetings, training and, in times of emergency, as a command center for many of the area’s law enforcement agencies.

Bianchi said Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Ciciora