All Obituaries

Wayne Richard Milarski, beloved father, husband, and brother passed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 62. He was born on August 21, 1955, to Geraldine and Herbert Milarski, and was a loving husband to his first wife, Debbie, until she passed from a long battle with breast cancer. He cultivated a life in Woodstock, with his second wife, Dawn, and all of their pets. On the weekends, he enjoyed spending time with his family and working on his home. He was an expert at barbecuing and...

Brittany was born January 20, 1986 in Arlington Heights, IL to Greg and Joan Hahn.  She passed away on July 17, 2018, with her husband by her side. Brittany is survived by her husband, Michael VanCamp; parents, Greg and Joan Hahn; sister, Joey  Doney and her husband, John Doney; sister in law, Lauren Terranova, and her husband Phil Terranova;  and mother in law, Nancy VanCamp. The memorial visitation will begin at 9am, followed by the memorial service at 10:15am, Saturday,...

Carol Jean Finan, of Barrington, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 87. She was born July 15, 1931 in Chicago to the late Earl Frank and Eva Bernice (nee Larsen) Helmer. Carol was a tireless volunteer between Elmhurst First United Methodist Church and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She was very involved with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital as a member of the volunteer guild, a Foundation Board Member, and the hospital’s resale shop. She was also a long-time...

Verdell R. Pohlman, of Cary, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 100. She was born March 6, 1918 in Wauconda, the daughter of George and Emma (nee Winkler) Elsner. Verdell was a life-long member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington. She was also an avid quilter. Verdell is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Tom) Malmgren of Knoxville, TN and Pamela Pohlman; her grandchildren, Steven Malmgren and Jennifer Malmgren...

My husband Daniel James Wasik passed away yesterday at the age of 58 from lung cancer. He had a huge generous heart and a beautiful smile for all. We will miss his wit and amazing singing voice. He left many with lovely memories of his genuine self. He will always be with us: his son Matthew, his daughter Arianna, his brother Steve and wife Melfy, his brother John and his wife Kathleen, their daughters Sarah and Julia, and his brother Tom and his husband Tj. I was so very fortunate to have...

Arthur Henry Strass, 91, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Chicago to Henry and Barbara (nee Schneider) Strass.   Mr. Strass was a veteran serving in the Navy on the Aircraft Carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) in the Asiatic Pacific during WWII. He received the Victory Medal, 2 Star Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Presidential Unit Citation...

Mark Dierkes, 63, of Woodstock, was born on August 17, 1954 in Madison, IN to John Joseph Dierkes and Mary Elizabeth Hilbert Dierkes and passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, July 13, 2018 Mark was the loving husband of Angela (nee Esquibel) for 35 years; cherished father of Gina Dierkes and Paul (Tawnie) Dierkes; adored grandfather of Rylan and Tiegan; loving brother of Sue Geyman (Michael) of Madison, Mary Kay Melton (Tom) of Seymour, Janet Dierkes of Madison, and Joni...

Russell Lee Keith was born April 6, 1935 in Rison, AR.  He passed peacefully at his home June 28th, 2018.  Russell graduated from Rison High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army where he was sent to Signal School.  He was stationed in Asmara, Eritrea, East Africa.  He married Millie Groves on February 3, 1961 in Lake Zurich.  They resided in Crystal Lake, moved to Salisbury, NC for  six years and moved back to Crystal Lake in 1978. Russell was a graduate...

Joseph Nicholas Kraemer, 93, Crystal Lake, IL.  At rest on July 11, 2018.  Born in Chicago to Joseph and Agnes (nee Stutzke) on March 20, 1925.  Preceded in death by his parents, wife Lynne (Carlson) Kraemer, and daughter Darlene Kraemer.  Survived by daughter Diane (Jim) Woodhall. Proud and medaled WWII Navy Veteran having served on the USS Independence and USS Monterey. Joe was a member and former President of the Chief Engineers Association.  Creative and...

Mary Kathryn “Kay” Mulcrone Adams, 92, of Barrington, was born on May 1, 1926 in Chicago to the late John and the late Kathryn Ehlen and was also raised by her late step-mother, Elizabeth Ehlen. Kay passed away on July 10, 2018 in Prospect Heights. Kay was the loving wife of the late David Mulcrone and the late John Adams; beloved mother of Michael (Lisa) Mulcrone; grandmother of Tiffany (Pat) Kyler and Logan (Christina) Mulcrone; great-grandmother of Madison, Declan, Kellan and...