All Obituaries

Catherine M. Philbin, 68, of Naples, FL and Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 25, 2020. She was born on March 15, 1952 in Chicago to Robert G. Sr., and Jean M. (nee Jones) Smith. Catherine was united in marriage to Thomas Philbin on March 30, 1973 in Lake Zurich, IL. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. In addition to her husband, Catherine is survived by her daughters, Megan (Matt) Turner of Lakemoor, IL and Erin (Mike) Nieft of Elgin, IL;...

Robert Gustav Knaack, 73, of Woodstock, was born on December 7, 1947 to the late Gustav and Edna Knaack and passed away on January 14, 2021. Robert was the husband of Cindy of 52 years; father of Julie Knaack and Marci Knaack; brother of Richard Knaack; and uncle, cousin and friend of many. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Fred Knaack. Robert will be remembered for his love of classic cars, steam trains, and corny jokes. Services are pending. Please check back...

James E. Fier, Sr., 65, passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home in Cary, Illinois. The son of Barbara and Edward Fier, he grew up in Lansing and Mundelein, Illinois. Jim served as a Waukegan police officer before settling into a career in mortgage loan underwriting.  Jim met his wife, Diane Louise DiPrima, while working together in 1989 and married her on December 4, 1993 in Palatine, Illinois. They enjoyed twenty-seven wonderful years together as husband and wife,...

Richard Allen Molloy, 64, of Saipan, formerly of Carpentersville, IL passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1956 in Chicago to Robert and Ursula Ann (nee Monette) Molloy. Richard proudly served for 8 years in the United States Marine Corps. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. He went on to become the Financial Director for the Western District of FEMA. He was a charter member of the...

Mary L. “Marilu” Staudt of Deer Park, IL, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at JourneyCare, Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was born August 11, 1938 in Roseau, Minnesota.  After graduating from high school, she attended Stephen’s College in Columbia, Missouri, majoring in aviation.  Marilu and her husband Jim lived in Buffalo Grove, Illinois for 30 years before moving to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, in 1998.  They returned to the Chicago area and to Deer Park...

Diane Marcano, 50, of Ingleside passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 21, 2020. She was born on June 13, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Jose and Maria Marcano. Diane enjoyed camping and fireside gatherings with friends and family.  She was an accomplished baker and also enjoyed cooking.   Come springtime you could find Diane planting, caring for, and constantly arranging her collection of flowers and plants around her home and yard. Socially,...

Elizabeth R. Anderson, 95, formerly of Norridge passed away peacefully at her home in Crystal Lake on Saturday morning, January 9, 2021. She was born in Chicago on February 20, 1925. She is survived by her nephew, Ted Jost; great niece, Jennifer (Karl) Smith; great nephew, Ted Jost, Jr.; nieces, Trudy (the late Arnold) Delveaux and Marlene (Richard) Reynolds and families; and many great nieces and nephews; and her precious dogs, Saddie and Rudy; and dear friends. Elizabeth was preceded in...

Audrey Marie Herzog, 93, a longtime resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021.  She was born February 2, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Mathias J. and Laura (nee Schaid) Weibler.  She was united in marriage to Robert S. Herzog on February 18, 1950.  They celebrated 65 beautiful years together until his passing in 2015. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Audrey is survived by her children, Mark (Nancy)...

Milton M. Mickow, 90, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 8, 2021 due to natural causes. He was born in Chicago on July 6, 1930 to Milton W. and Stella (nee Hemzacek) Mickow, and attended Morrill Elementary  School, Lindblom High School, and took classes at the University of Illinois Chicago Undergraduate Division campus at Navy Pier and at Illinois Institute of Technology, although he did not receive a degree. On September 27, 1952 he married Joan...

Jonathan R. Hansen, 55, of Vernon Hills, passed away peacefully at Lutheran General, surrounded by his family, on January 8, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1965 in Elgin, IL to Russell and Judy Hansen. Jon enjoyed coaching his children in soccer, softball and baseball.  He was very proud of their accomplishments on the field, academically and in dance. Jon loved the game of golf and took every opportunity to hit the greens with friends, family and clients. Jon taught...