Lifelong educator and author, Diane Kostick passed on to the next realm April 7, 2022, age 79, in the care of hospice. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andy Kostick with whom she was married to for 42 years. Diane received her undergraduate degree in teaching from St. Xavier College and earned a master’s degree in Russian History from Northern Illinois University. In 1964, she came to Barrington to teach. Her reputation as a skilled teacher and mentor to countless...

Daniel Benninghoven was born in Evanston, Illinois on July 28, 1941 and died in Barrington, Illinois on February 17, 2022. He attended high school at the Cranbrook Institute outside of Detroit, and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern University. His deceased parents were Fran Fairweather and Edward Benninghoven. He is predeceased by his sister Christina Kingsmill and beloved son Cameron. He is survived by his niece Emily Kingsmill French of Redmond, California, his...

Obituary for Marilyn is currently pending. The funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. Burial will be held privately.

Kenneth V. Giunchedi passed away peacefully at his home December 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 30, 1933 in Chicago to Guido and Frances Giunchedi. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Alice; children, Jennifer (late Mark) Ryan, Jacqueline (Scott) Rogers, and Jonathan (Sarah) Giunchedi; grandchildren, Kristen and Kevin Ryan, Lauren and Eric Rogers, and Joshua and Katherine Giunchedi; and sister, Vivian (late Calvin) Kania.  He was preceded in...

Barbara Alice Tapper, 85 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 19, 2022. She was born August 6,1936 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Edna Disher. Barb is survived by her daughter; Karen (Michael) Valdez; grandchildren, Ethan  and Harrison Valdez; and sister, Patricia Disher. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Raymond Tapper; daughter, Patricia Tapper; and brother, James Disher. Visitation will be 10am until the Mass of Christian Burial...

Sandra Stonehouse (nee Anderson), 58, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on May 19th with her loving family by her side.  Sandy was born August 24, 1963 in Chicago to Arthur (Skip) and Helen Anderson.  She had the most infectious smile that lit up the room and no matter what kind of mood you were in you were immediately laughing when Sandy was around.   She enjoyed many beautiful parts of life including spending time at her family cabin with her dad, being on...

Catherine A. Irons, 84, of Palatine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2022. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Edmund and Bertha (Johnson) McCahill. She married Joseph Irons in Chicago on October 7th, 1961. She will be remembered for her happy demeanor, commitment to her family and love of life.  Over her long life she loved gardening, traveling, socializing , the ocean and simply spending time with her family and many...

Barbara Ann Mayes (nee Hensen), 81 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 27, 1940 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Ernest and Ruth Hensen.   Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Texas Tech with a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Arts in elementary education. She was a dedicated member of PEO, First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, and Crystal Lake Country Club. Barbara enjoyed golfing and socializing around...

Richard George Rakovan (Dick; Rackets; Max) passed away peacefully with his wife of 60 years, Cyndie, and daughter, Nancy, by his side on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was 83 years old. Born Sep. 26, 1938 in Elyria, Ohio to George Edward and Mary (Muir) Rakovan. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Leonard and Margaret Janicke, and son-in-law Nathanial F. Davis.  He leaves behind his loving wife Cyndie Ann (Janicke) Rakovan, brother Larry Rakovan (of Brunswick, ME), children...