Mar 4, 2022

James M. Allare, 69, of Crystal Lake passed away at home from Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on Friday, March 4, 2022.   He was born in Evanston on May 23, 1952, to the late Robert and Nancy Allare.  He grew up in Des Plaines and Arlington Heights and met some of his lifelong friends in the Ivy Hill neighborhood.

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Mar 3, 2022

Robert Stephan Hammerschmidt, 69, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, the 3rd of March, 2022.

Bob was born on September 12, 1952 at the US Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, IL to Elmer and Joan Hammerschmidt of Park Ridge, IL. He graduated from Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, IL in 1971...

Mar 2, 2022

Craig A. Woods passed away peacefully March 2, 2022 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  He was born September 3, 1947 in Tulsa, OK to Ralph and Shirley Woods.

Craig taught English in the Cleveland Public Schools for many years before becoming Vice Principal. After retirement he was an instructor at Penn State University.  Like his...

Mar 1, 2022

John R. Jasinski, 75, of McHenry passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 1, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1946 in Chicago to John H. and June Jasinski.

John will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Linda; children, John P. (Kelly), Michael and Paul Jasinski; grandchildren, Ella and Dylan.

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Mar 1, 2022

Teresa L. Lake, 80, longtime resident of Cary, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Redwood Falls, MN to Jack and Kathleen Smith.

On May 12, 1962, Teresa was united in marriage to Peter Lake in Wausau, WI. In their 60 years of marriage,...

Feb 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Wazir Kaur. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 28, 2022

Holly Jeanne Pischke (nee Senneke), age 41, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born on April 9, 1980, in Arlington Heights, IL.

On May 21, 2010, Holly married her loving husband, Ryan Pischke. Holly held a B.A. from Illinois State University. Her love of all things Disney led her to be an incredible independent...

Feb 27, 2022

James “Jim” Vodak, 79, of Barrington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 27, 2022. He was born on February 13, 1943 in Chicago to James and Helen Vodak.

He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1968 with a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in business and communications. Over the course of...

Feb 24, 2022

Bernice (nee Linn) Mason was born in Lockridge, IA, on April 18, 1925; she died in Lake Barrington, IL, on February 24, 2022.

Bernice grew up in the small town of Lockridge Iowa in a close-knit Swedish family. She graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College and taught home economics and science in Lockridge. After a year of teaching,...

Feb 24, 2022

Paul Feightner, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 24, 2022. He was born on October 14, 1946, in McKeesport, PA to the late Paul and Catherine Feightner.

He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Business Logistics, where he played lacrosse and met the love of his life, Patricia....

Feb 22, 2022

Robert Glenn “Bob” Allen of Barrington, Illinois b. January 7 1941 (Omaha, NE), d. February 22, 2022.

Beloved husband of Audrey Ann Mascitti; dear brother of Judith Gaye Allen (Gary Smedley) of Colorado Springs, CO; loving son of George Aaron Allen and Glenna Maude “Pat” Hagness; dear father of John Martin Allen of Mesa, AZ and Michael...

Feb 22, 2022

Louis P. Mika, husband of the late Joyce M. Mika passed away February 22, 2022 after a short battle with Prostate Cancer. Lou is Survived by his loving children Stephen (Sandra), Mark (Lizzette) and Marilou (Louie Lasch); cherished “Papa Lou” to Brooke Elizabeth and “AJ” Autumn Joyce Yvette, Vanessa (John), Trina, Anthony and Charlie; “Great Papa Lou” to Mariah,...

Feb 22, 2022

Marlene Laramie, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was born in Hammond, IN on October 6, 1944, to Leonard and Mildred (nee Lau) Millies.

Marlene’s children and grandchildren brought so much joy to her life.  Her family was her world, and she would do anything for them. She loved well and...

Feb 19, 2022

Cynthia M. Gacke passed away on February 19, 2022. Born on November 17, 1952, in Harvey, Illinois to Virgil Anthony Gacke and Rosalie Wilhemina Wieneke.

After graduating from Hillcrest High school, Cynthia studied Management at Northern Illinois University; Telecommunications and Engineering at Loyola University Chicago Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts; and Marketing at Loyola University...

Feb 19, 2022

Mary Cook passed away peacefully February 19, 2022, at the age of 85 years. She was born September 30, 1936, in Freemont, Michigan, to Lowell and Dorothy Fisher. They named her Mary Antoinette Fisher, but the family always called her Toni. After graduating from high school as the salutatorian of her class, she married Donald Cook on May 13,...

Feb 19, 2022

In loving memory of our wonderful father, John H. Suchy, age 87, of Barrington Hills, IL who passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, February 19, 2022. John was born in Barrington Hills, IL on February 12, 1935 to Milo and Violet (Kreuger) Suchy. He was born and raised on the family farm to which he acquired...

Feb 19, 2022

Joseph W. Truty, of Mt. Prospect, passed away February 19, 2022 in Lake Zurich.  He was born July 22, 1936 in Chicago to Joseph and Helen Truty.

Joseph was a mail carrier for 37 years, he began in Chicago and retired from Niles.  He loved to travel; his dog companions; and spending time with his family.

Feb 19, 2022

Dr Surinder Singh Wadyal, 79, of South Barrington passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 19, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1942 in Punjab, India. He was the eldest son of Dr Dhanna Singh Wadyal and Mrs Gurcharan Kaur Wadyal.

He graduated from the Punjab School of Veterinary medicine and earned his MS...

Feb 18, 2022

Michael A. “Mike” Popow , 53 years old of Ingleside, IL passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington, IL. He was born February 21, 1968 in Chicago, IL.

Mike is survived by his daughters, Nicole and Maggie Popow; his ex-wife, Susan Popow; his mother, Janet Rapp; his brothers, Randall and Richard Rapp; and...

Feb 18, 2022

Joann K. Kuper (nee Merchen), age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Joann was born in Kadoka, SD on March 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Fred and Leona (nee Karlin) Merchen.

Joann was a lifelong educator, most recently taking on many roles at Quest Academy in Palatine, IL. She was...