Raymond Allen Johnson

Oct 30, 2021

Raymond Allen Johnson, 77, of Prairie Grove passed away suddenly on October 30, 2021.  He was born on November 5, 1943 in Chicago to the late Arnold and Genevieve Johnson.

Ray was a skilled carpenter and built the beautiful family home entirely by himself.  He was not only a handyman, but a wise soul who was always...

Martin Thomas Austin

Oct 29, 2021

Martin Thomas Austin, 66, of Crystal Lake passed away early Friday morning, October 29, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1955 to Dale and Alberta (Priester) Austin.

Martin leaves behind his children, Tracey (Kenny) Spoon, Michelle (Daryl) Fick), Billy Weiss, Jennifer (Jeffery) Mokry and Martin Austin; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Amber, Ryen, Kaci, Blake, Sklyer, Noah, Mike, Izzy,...

Victoria E. Piorkowski

Oct 29, 2021

Victoria E. Piorkowski, 94, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021.

Victoria will be deeply missed by her loving children, Steven (Nona) Piorkowski and Joan (Timothy) Vehlewald; 3 grandchildren (Nancy, John, and Michael); great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and sister-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, her son, John; and by her parents, Tomasz...

Parveen (Ali) Werner

Oct 28, 2021

Parveen Werner, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. At 55, Parveen’s love of life did not come to an end with her passing. Rather, she was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy of light and love by living their lives to the fullest as...

Hazel D. Culbertson

Oct 28, 2021

Hazel D Culbertson, 87, of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on October 28, 2021. She was born in Evanston IL to Herman and Alma Windelborn on January 16, 1934.

She met her husband, Jim, at an Army social dance in Wilmette IL. They married November 3,1956, in Evanston, and were lovingly together for 64...

Ronald D. Cooper

Oct 27, 2021

Ronald D. Cooper, 67, of Crystal Lake passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

On February 4, 1978, Ron married the love of his life, Renee Reuter, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake.   Together they had three children, Fallon, Megan and Jared.  Ron was a produce manager for Eagle...

Deborah H. (Heath) Scholl

Oct 26, 2021

Debbie was born on May 10th, 1952 to Betty and Bert Heath in Northfield, Illinois and died at Good Shepherd Hospital after a three week battle with Sarcoidosis and ensuing Pneumonia.  Sadly, Debbie’s husband Mike passed away 4 days after she did.  Debbie and Mike were married 48 years.  Debbie is survived by her three children, Chris (Sarah), Megan...

Walter Proksa

Oct 26, 2021

Walter Proksa, 92, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1929 in Czechoslovakia to John and Anna Proksa.

Full obituary is pending.

Giles L. Koerber

Oct 26, 2021

Giles L. Koerber, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 26, 2021 with his loving daughters and partner by his side.

Giles was born in Chicago, IL on May 8, 1939. After graduating high school and spending time in the Navy, he began his career as a union elevator mechanic apprentice before working his way up...

Darold Michael Faurot

Oct 25, 2021

Darold Michael Faurot was an extraordinarily, special person. He was a man of many talents and the things he loved he pursued with unerring passion. An avid outdoorsman, he could name birds by their calls, trees by a leaf. He was a mentor and businessman without compare, with a drive that inspired others. He was constantly innovating and loved...

Patricia Morgan Compton

Oct 25, 2021

Patricia Morgan Compton, 24, lost her fight with addiction on October 25, 2021 in Rockford, IL. She battled the disease for several years and recently set her sights on being a better mother, building a life with her partner, Todd Carriker, and pursuing a career as an Archeologist.

Born August 27, 1997 to James and Karianne Compton,...

Roland Higbee Sr.

Oct 24, 2021

Roland Higbee, Sr. of Barrington, IL passed away on October 24, 2021 at Cedar Lake Assisted Living Facility in Lake Zurich, IL where he lived with his wife Rosemary Higbee. He is preceded in death by his father Claire, his mother Mattie, his brother Lawrence and his sisters Maxine (Balke) and Ruth (Lockhart) and is survived by his wife...

Mary Lorraine Deacon

Oct 22, 2021

Mary Lorraine Deacon, 84 of Cary, was born on February 8, 1937 in Chicago to John and Bernice Lyons and passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Mary was the loving wife of William for 47 years; beloved mother of Michele (Mark) Shultz, Suzette Sanecki, Regina Shuflitowski, and Christina (Greg) Huffman; cherished grandmother...

Zella L. Grzelak

Oct 22, 2021

Zella L. Grzelak, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 91.

She was born November 28, 1929 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Maud May (nee Deemer) Shuster.

Zella will be remembered for being a diehard Cubs fan, and a loving mother,...

Stephen "Steve" Furuta

Oct 22, 2021

Steve Furuta passed away on October 22, 2021 after a 7 year battle with cancer.

He was born in a Japanese Internment Camp in Colorado in 1943. After being released from the Amache Camp, his family moved back to California where he was educated at Los Angeles High School, Arizona State University and University of California. While...

John King

Oct 19, 2021

John King, age 86, of Barrington, IL died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 19, 2021. Born and raised in County Clare, Ireland, John was the sixth of ten children born to loving parents, Michael and Margaret.

He started working at a young age, helping on the family farm and immigrated to Chicago...

Diane K. Brooks

Oct 19, 2021

Diane K. Brooks, 66, of Crystal Lake, was born October 26, 1954 in Melrose Park, IL to Harold and Emily Bernhagen. She passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. She dedicated her life to helping others from working to provide medicine to hospital patients to being a special education school bus driver for twenty-five years. Diane adored rescuing animals...

Denise McFarland

Oct 19, 2021

Denise McFarland, 71 of Hawthorn Woods, born on January 14, 1950 to the late Robert and Irene Streeter, passed away on October 19, 2021. She was the loving mother of Shannon McFarland (Shawn DeVries) and Kevin (Amy) McFarland; cherished grandmother of Grace; beloved sister of Robert William (Linda) Streeter and Michele Madigan; and dear aunt of Tony (Heather) and...

Barbara "Terry" Kordik

Oct 19, 2021

Barbara “Terry” Kordik, 82, longtime resident of Woodstock, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 19, 2021. She was born on April 11, 1939 in Chicago to Bruno and Anna Kusek.

Terry was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Lynda Ann (Majikes) Clarkson

Oct 18, 2021

Lynda Ann Clarkson, 70, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 18, 2021.  She was born in Chicago on June 5, 1951 to Robert and Orchid (Schild) Majikes.

After graduating high school, Lynda served with the United States Air Force for eight years.  It was here she met her husband,...