All Obituaries

Anni Johanna Janke (nee Grahn), age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 22, 2021. Anni was born in Ostreusen, Germany on February 2, 1934. She immigrated to the United States in 1956 with her late husband, Richard Janke. Anni was a strong-willed individual who enjoyed many aspects of her life. She enjoyed spending time with the family, working in the garden, cooking and baking were some of the few things she was passionate about.  Anni had many close friends that she...

Egon Richard Jaeggin, 86, of Barrington, was born on April 21, 1935 in Switzerland to the late August and Ottilia Jaeggin and passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 22, 2021. Egon was the loving husband of Magdalena (nee Steiger) for over 60 years; beloved father of Thomas Jaeggin, Christine (Charles) Olson, and Darlene (Gary) Zak; cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 2; and dear brother of one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents and three...

Thomas Paul Archambeau, Sr. “Tom/Archie” of Crystal Lake, passed away with his loving family by his side on September 22, 2021. He was born February 21, 1939 in Chicago, the son of the late Wilford and Harriett Archambeau. Early in life, Tom played football for Lane Tech High School and then continued to play for Bradley University. He also enjoyed participating in multiple softball leagues throughout the Chicago area. Throughout his life, Tom was an avid bass fisherman, even...

Albert “Al” Wessberg, 88, of Lake Barrington passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1933 in Chicago to the late Albert and Violet Wessberg. Al was an electrical contractor, avid golfer, duck hunter and great enjoyed being with his friends and family. He loved boating and being on the water and lived on the Fox River for over 20 years. In his early “Country Club” years enjoyed a Grant’s on the rocks with a twist of lemon, but later...

Thomas W. Karon, born February 15, 1926, died September 20, 2021. Tom was the loving husband of Patricia Karon (nee Gibbons); beloved father and father-in-law of Nancy (Karl) Karon Schulz, James (Dana) Karon, Rachel (Jason) Karon Ford, David (Pavla) Karon; grandfather of Danielle (Colin) Schulz Foster, Sydney Karon, Alexis Karon, Dagny Karon and Dexy Karon; chosen father of Catherine Chinnock; blessed uncle to Francine (Edward) Glasberg Navakas, Lisa (Perry) Glasberg Margulis; many nieces,...

Jack Cacciabondo, 78, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1942 in Chicago to the late Michael and Rosalie Cacciabondo. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. On May 4, 1968, he was united in marriage to Sharon Tripp at St. Gregory the Great Church in Chicago. They enjoyed 53 years of love and companionship. Together they had two children who were their greatest joys. He was a barber...

James Walter Polowy, 74, of Long Grove, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021. He was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Harold and Bernice ‘Bunny’ Polowy. On September 28, 1974, Jim was united in marriage to Susan J. Carlstrand at Glenview Community Church in Glenview and together, they had two children. Jim loved and was loved by his kids and their teammates from their many sporting activities, soccer, softball, baseball, and basketball. He has also passed along his...

Eileen Bower (70), nee Charles, of Rockford passed away early Sunday morning at the Amberwood Care Centre of natural causes. Known as Ollie by those closest to her, Eileen was born in Chicago, where she lived until the family moved into their un-incorporated Cary home near the Fox River, built by their father. Eileen was the second eldest of nine children, and grew up swimming, boating, and fishing on the river with her siblings. She was individualistic, fun-loving and...

Obituary is currently pending. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, from 10:00am until the time of her service at 11:00am at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Barrington, IL. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, IL.

William H. Conrad, 76, of Crystal Lake passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.   He was born in Evanston on November 3, 1944, to Phyllis and Howard Conrad. Bill was a devoted husband to Nancy (Solano) for over 48 years and a dedicated father to Paul Conrad (Kimberly) and Kimberly Magruder (Schuyler) and loving grandfather to Grace Howard.  Bill taught Special Education in District 59 (Elk Grove Village) for over 30 years.  A member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church...