All Obituaries

Ellen Marie Persoon, of Lake Zurich, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the age of 73. She was born August 23, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of the late James Phillip and Mary Jane Marchese. Ellen enjoyed exercising with Ela 55+, and her extensive traveling with her husband. She loved all her dogs, and spending time knitting and crocheting. Ellen is survived by her husband, Hubert; sisters, Paulette Ludvigson and Kathy Marchese; nephew, Patrick; and niece, Jennifer. In addition...

Debra L. Nielsen, 67, of Cary passed away on September 16, 2020. She was born August 11, 1953 in Herron, IL to the late Henry Moses Hampton and Leatrice Joy Southard. Debra will be greatly missed by her husband of 47 years, William Nielsen; her daughter, Tara L. Nielsen (Mike Knick) of Panorama City, CA. her grandchildren Trey Nielsen-Burke, Sonya (Axel) Nielsen, and her son William A.H. (Carrie) Nielsen of Lake in the Hills; her grandchildren, Gavin Nielsen and April Nielsen; her sister,...

Lowell A. Carmony, accomplished mathematician, educator and loving family member, died on Sept. 16, 2020. He was 77. A longtime resident of Lake Forest, IL, and also more recently of Palm Coast, FL, Lowell was born on June 8, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN. He graduated from Indiana University in 1964 with a major in mathematics and then received his master’s degree at UC Berkeley in 1966. He followed in his father’s footsteps by being dedicated to the civil rights movement and taught...

Elaine Herrick, of Crystal Lake, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2020 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago at the age of 96. She was born October 1, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva (Brandl) Barski. Elaine was married to Walt Herrick on December 6, 1947 in Chicago after meeting Walt at a dance at the Aragon Ballroom in that same year. Elaine was the loving mother of Walt, Jr. (Laurie) Herrick, Skip Herrick, Kathy Herrick (Kathleen Heyworth), Susan...

On September 14th, 2020, the Lord called Suzanne Kline home earlier than anyone expected. She was just 59 years old. Suzanne was preceded in death by her loving father, Mario, and her beloved sister, Elizabeth. Suzanne was a warm, gentle and compassionate soul whose passion could be seen in everything she did. She loved her family fiercely, and touched so many of us in ways we will never forget. We will miss her forever. Suzanne is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey; her mother, Mary;...

Michael A. Bacchi, 79, of Cary, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 13, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1940 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Corinne (nee Collebrusco) Bacchi. Michael was united in marriage to Malinda Curran on August 8, 1964 in Cicero, IL; this happy union of 56 years blessed them with 4 daughters and 1 son. He retired from BP (formerly Amoco Oil) after over 40 years of dedicated service, where he worked as an accountant in the...

Jeffrey Alan Furbush, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the age of 58. He was born August 30, 1962 in Arlington Heights. On June 1, 1991, Jeffrey was united in marriage to Michele Lonigro at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church. Jeffrey was an avid fisherman, bowler, baseball and softball coach, and worked as a union tile setter for over 30 years. You could often find him rooting for his beloved Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, and...

Theresa Ann Vance of Barrington passed away September 12, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born April 5, 1948 in Chicago  IL, to James and Edna “Katie” (Markley) Quinn. Theresa was a beloved youth soccer and girls softball coach in Barrington for many years.  Theresa coached her own children and many of her friend's children through grade school to park district and on to travel soccer.  Theresa formed a women’s soccer...

Dr. Alberto Santos Armas, 89, of Barrington, died peacefully at home, September 12,2020. He was the devoted husband of Nancy (Cook); loving father of 5 children; Andrew (Eileen) Armas, Burlington, CT; Amy (Michael) Wlodek, Cary, IL; Mary (Matthew) Quillin, Parshall, ND; Christopher (Jennie) Armas, Granada Hills, CA; and Annie (Kevin) Pakkala, Henderson, NV. Adoring grandfather of 11, Thomas, Allison, Cosette, Alec, Michael, Cole, Ethan, Corinne, Logan, Isabel, Owen. Uncle to many nieces and...