Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home

10/14/2026

Joseph C. Broz, Sr., age 90, a longtime resident of Spring Grove, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Joseph was born on October 22, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph Abalon and Marie (Horst) Broz. He attended Farragut High School, graduating in 1957. He continued his edu...

10/13/2026

Joseph M. “Joe” Gritzuk, a longtime resident of Spring Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, following a brief illness. He was 59 years old. Joe was born on Saturday, August 19, 1967, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Michael and Virginia Ann (née Jones) Gritzuk. He grew up in...

10/06/2026

Robert C. “Bob” Torres, 87, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Bob was born on April 10,1939. He was the loving husband of the late Linda D. Torres and a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. Above all, Bob cherished spending time wi...

09/25/2026

Pera J. Craig, age 65, a longtime resident of Zion and Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Pera was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1961, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Joseph and Janet (Ridgeway) Higgins. She was lovingly named after her paternal grandmother, Pe...

09/23/2026

With profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Cindy L. Gratz, who entered eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home in Spring Grove, Illinois, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. Cindy was born on Monday, October 28...

09/21/2026

Sarah E. Pine, age 84, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was the youngest of seven children, born on Saturday, July 18, 1942, at the family home in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Harry and Sarah (Edwards) Orbell. She was a gra...

09/08/2026

08/29/2026

Richard A. “Rich” Smith, age 85, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Rich was born in Chicago on July 10, 1941, to Albert A. and Kathern Grace (Prickett) Smith. On August 18, 1982, he married Charlene “Char” Cermak, beginning a loving...

08/20/2026

Kyle J. Varno, age 34, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Kyle was born on February 27, 1992, and was a graduate of Antioch Community High School, Class of 2010.

Kyle was a kind and gentle soul who faced more hardship in his short life than most. Having lost his parents and brot...