Obituaries 2026
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Valerie Dimarco McGuire
August 10, 1949 — January 24, 2026
Valerie Dimarco McGuire, born August 10, 1949, passed peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by love. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.
Valerie’s greatest joy was caring for those she loved. While she worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative in her early career, her true passion was homemaking. She created a household filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting aroma of homemade macaroni. Her home was always open, her table always full, and every gathering made special by her generous spirit and her famous collection of table linens. She delighted in hosting, celebrating, and making others feel welcome.
She spent her life surrounded by love, she was a devoted daughter to Merk and Dorothy DiMarco, a playful sister to Suzanne Bense and Steven DiMarco, a soulmate of 59 wonderful years to her husband David McGuire, a caring mother to her son Peter and his wife Kirsten, and a joyful grandmother to Dorothy “Dottie” McGuire. She gave herself wholeheartedly to her family, building a home rich in love, tradition, and connection. Valerie was also a loyal friend, her gift for maintaining relationships was impressive, with many friendships lasting more than 50 years and those friends turning into honorary family. She nurtured these bonds with care and genuine devotion.
A fighter with a passion for life, Valerie faced her final days with courage and was surrounded by family until her last breath. Her family takes comfort in knowing upon her passing, she was embraced and reunited with her mother, father, and her brother.
Valerie’s legacy lives on through the family and friends who will forever carry her love, laughter, and recipes in their hearts.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Allen Family Funeral Options.
There will be a Mass celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Plano, Texas. The Mass will be livestreamed at the following link:https://youtube.com/live/sNM6l_t_h88?feature=shareMichael J. Kruep
December 18, 1947 — January 16, 2026
Michael J. Kruep was born on December 18, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Edward H. Kruep and Rose (Huber) Kruep. He was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Michael graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He distinguished himself early in his profession by passing the CPA exam on his first attempt. This is a rare distinction to pass all four sections in an initial sitting. He retired in 2012 after a successful career in accounting for multiple media corporations. Michael also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
It all started with a picnic which led him to his soulmate, Cece. She was the center of his world and his beloved wife for nearly 50 years. Michael loved watching their grandchildren grow together. He enjoyed Star Trek, BBQ, LEGO sets, gadgets and gizmos (especially Apple products), chocolate, and Donald Duck. He was a clever man who never missed saying a good dad joke.
Michael is survived by his wife Cecilia E. Kruep; son Nicholas Kruep, his wife Sarah, and their children Kaitlyn, Madelyn, and Gage; daughter Elizabeth Stober, her husband Brandon, and their children Nathan, Landon and Morgan; daughter Stephanie Davies, her husband Trevor, and their children Emma, Jacob, and Wyatt. He was proceeded in death by siblings Timothy T., Clifford E., Janet M., Kenneth E., and nephew Doug Kruep.
There will be a Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, Texas.
There will be a reception immediately following the Mass.
Michael will be laid to rest at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Columbarium.Frederick Charles Hondowicz
March 19, 1941 — January 8, 2026
Fred Hondowicz was born in South Orange, New Jersey to Peter and Ann Hondowicz. He was raised in Elizabeth and Avenel, graduating from Woodbridge High School and Rutgers University.
After graduating college, Fred served as an officer in the United States Air Force, principally in Libya and Dover, Delaware. Upon his Honorable Discharge with the rank of Captain, he was employed as a senior project manager in information systems with J.C. Penney for 38 years, starting in New York City and then in Plano, Texas after the company relocated their headquarters there in 1988.
Fred was happily married to his late wife, Joan for 52 years and raised his two sons, David and Brian in Edison, New Jersey. After retiring from J.C. Penney with Joan, they traveled extensively, both domestically and abroad, including trips to New Zealand, Australia, China, Italy, Canada, and Spain.
As a son, a brother, a husband, a father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Fred strove to live every moment with dignity and respect for everyone who crossed his path. Taking great comfort in his Catholic faith, he endured the loss of family and friends with grace and continually strove to help those less fortunate than himself. His example was an inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing him, most especially his sons, his daughter-in-laws, Rebecca (of Silver Spring, Maryland) and Audrey (of Redmond, Washington) and his grandson, Matthew (of Redmond, Washington).
Fred received the Last Rites and the Holy Eucharist the day before passing into our Lord’s hands.
In addition to his sons, grandson and daughter-in-laws, Fred is survived by his sister-in-law, Linda, his nephews Douglas Luden and Darren Kucab and his niece Jacqueline.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the church.
The Memorial Mass was livestreamed at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/5lcI1flacR8?feature=share
In lieu of flowers, donations are invited to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, ℅ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, Plano, TX.