Aug 15, 2021

James J. Kratochvil Jr., 70, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 15, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1951 in Oak Park, IL to the late James Sr. and Mary Ellen Kratochvil.

Jim was an electrician and member of Local 134, A Brotherhood of Electricians for...

Aug 15, 2021

Peg Sullivan, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021 at the age of 92 in McHenry, IL. Peg was born on July 15, 1929 in Oak Park, IL and was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dennis and children Denny and Cathy.

Peg was an only child, which inspired her...

Aug 14, 2021

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Gaetano Gammeri, loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 86.

Gaetano was born in Sicily in February of 1935. He was a hardworking man, who used his knowledge of many trades to provide for his family in the fields of lumber, masonry, and eventually as a skilled...

Aug 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Marcia Albuck-Barker announces her passing on August 14, 2021 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL. Her beloved husband Mert Barker was with her until the end. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her loving kindness and beautiful smile.

Marica was born...

Aug 13, 2021

Esther Maye Kane, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 90.

She was born March 27, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Joseph Riff and Mabel McCarty.

Esther was the loving wife of the late Thomas Michael Kane; beloved mother of Tim (Jeanine), Shawn,...

Aug 12, 2021

Kristine Louise Phillips passed from this world to the next on August 12, 2021 after a long illness. She leaves behind her bereft family; parents, Richard and Joyce Phillips; children, Corey and Aubrey Geddings; sisters, Marta Phillips and Holly Kranzmann; business partner and honorary brother, Matt Kraycinovich; grandson, Jack Wade; nieces, Madeleine Phillips, and Alyssa and Sydney Kranzmann; and ...

Aug 12, 2021

Harold “Hal” Guenther, a longtime resident of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully at age 93 on August 12, 2021.

Hal was born in Long Island, New York on September 27, 1927 to Walter and Christina Guenther and raised in Lynbrook, Long Island with three younger sisters. He entered military service after high school in 1945 and served...

Aug 11, 2021

Adeline Julia Fencik (nee Glow), 91, of Zion and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Adeline had a full and wonderful life experiencing Chicago throughout WWII and the Korean War where her husband honorably served. At Barrington High School, her husband John was a long-time Assistant Principal and Adeline worked many years for School...

Aug 11, 2021

Marian Jurczyk, 95, of Northbrook, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021. She was born on May 24, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Sam and Josephine Gerambia.

She worked at TMI as a secretary (or fondly referred to as office mom) and then at Allstate Insurance as a cashier.  Marian has been retired for many years which...

Aug 11, 2021

Andrew R. Engelhardt, 48, of Barrington, IL. passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1973 in Arlington Heights, IL.

Andrew was an Estimator and Representative at Parisi Paving and Sealing. He also worked as a Coordinator for both LifeSource and Suncoast blood banks.

Andrew enjoyed his years of service...

Aug 10, 2021

Maria Lina Sellevold, 59, currently of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away August 10, 2021.  She was born in Chicago on October 6, 1961 to Aldo and Joanna Piscitelli.

Maria fell in love with David Sellevold while still in high school and soon realized they were destined to be together.  They married on March 27, 1987 at...

Aug 10, 2021

Kathryn Aileen Fore DeMent of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on August 10, 2021 at the age of 78. Her celebration of life will be on October 16, 2021 beginning with a visitation at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010. Kathryn (Kate) was born on August 21, 1942...

Aug 10, 2021

Irene Marie Pietrzak 88, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 10 after a four – year struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born May 22, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Rose Florek.

Irene Florek was united in marriage with Frank Pietrzak on Saturday, August 1, 1953 at Saint Florian Church in Chicago, Illinois....

Aug 10, 2021

Daniel C. Noe, 29 of Cary, IL was born on April 23, 1992 and passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021. Dan was the loving son of Kelvin and Shawn (nee O'Connor) Noe; dear brother of Brendan Noe; cherished uncle of Bryant and Brently; and cousin, nephew, and friend of many. Daniel will be remembered for his love of...

Aug 8, 2021

Paul J. Rogawski, of Crystal Lake, IL, (formerly of Elmwood Park, IL and El Paso, TX) passed away peacefully in his home on August 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by Alicia, the love of his life and his wife of 65 years. Paul is survived by his children, Ronald (Karen) Rogawski, Mark Rogawski, Annette (Kevin) Miller, and...

Aug 8, 2021

Josef J. Schmidt, age 78, passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021 after a long battle with COVID-19 and other underlying health issues.

Josef was born in Germany and immigrated to the U.S. when he was 14. He was a kind man with a very big heart. He met his wife while at work and they were...

Aug 7, 2021

Inez Carmichael, 92, of Barrington, IL, passed away August 7, 2021. She was born June 1, 1929, in Minter, Alabama to Sperlin and Beatrice Carmichael.

Inez spent her adolescent and grammar school years in minter, but moved to Selma, Alabama, where she attended high school and college, earning a diploma and a business education and technical certificate....

Aug 7, 2021

David John Myers, 62, lifelong member of Barrington, IL was born on March 4, 1959 to Byron and Jean Myers and passed away on August 7, 2021. David was the beloved father of Christopher Arthur (Jessica) Kelsey and step-daughter, Nicole Anders; cherished grandfather of Layne Adrianne and Ashton Arthur Kelsey; dear brother of Byron Myers, Margaret Myers and Karen...

Aug 6, 2021

Betty R. Womack Anderson, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021.  She was born in Freeport, IL to David Wales and Marian (nee Shilling) Gossard.

Betty grew up in Lanark, IL and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Northern Illinois University.  She was a teacher at Briargate Elementary School in...

Aug 5, 2021

Thaddeus P. (Ted) Ozga, age 94, of Galena, Illinois, went home to the Lord on August 5, 2021 following a brief illness.

The fifth child of Thomas and Catherine Ozga, Ted was born and raised in Chicago. He studied at Foreman High School before being drafted into the military.  Ted served in the army infantry and was...