The Obituary Desk is staffed from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and holidays. Contact the desk at: (847)427-4776; fax: (847)427-1130; email: obits@dailyherald.com.

The closing time for obituary information and memoriam submissions is 4 p.m. the day preceding publication on weekdays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. A 2 p.m. closing time is in effect for all observed holidays.

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Obituaries and memoriams are searchable online for one year.

Archives dating to 1995 can also be searched online, please select that feature above. Back issues of the newspaper can be purchased for up to one year. To arrange to purchase a back issue, contact Customer Service for assistance Monday through Friday at (847)427-4333.