Feb 5, 2022

John Satmar, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Arlington Heights, IL on Saturday February 5, 2022.

John was born in Dej, Romania on February 18th, 1931. Deaf since early childhood, John was a member of various organizations and clubs for the Deaf, both in the U.S. as well as in Romania. He was a...

Feb 4, 2022

Edward Joseph Rowley, 88 of Barrington, born on April 1, 1933 passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11 am at St. Anne’s Church, 120 N. Ela Street, Barrington, where the family will be receiving friends from 9:30 a.m. until...

Feb 4, 2022

Mida “Gail” Hopkins passed away on February 4, 2022 in Crystal Lake, surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was born in central Wisconsin to Raymond and Grace (Visger) Colby on December 18, 1934. She was the youngest of 5 children. She wed Alan Hopkins on June 18, 1955, at the Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, sharing almost...

Feb 4, 2022

Gregory Gardner Ward, 60, of Palatine passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 18, 1962 in Arlington Heights, IL to the late George and Marilyn Ward. Greg is survived by his son Ryan Ward, his sisters Donna (Robert) Porsche, Jenny (Jeff) Truskowski, his nieces and nephew, and his...

Feb 1, 2022

Andrea Sue Tessler, age 78, of Palatine, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Bull Valley, IL. She was born on December 6, 1943 in Chicago to Andrew James and Edna Mae Petersen, nee MacClanahan.

Andrea will be deeply missed by her loving partner, Michael Sawczuk.

Andrea was a devoted and loving...

Feb 1, 2022

Kimberly Ann Braid, age 51, of Round Lake, IL passed on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Kim was born in Cleveland, OH on February 8, 1970. She first contracted rhabdomyosarcoma on her leg at age 16. She was given less than 10% chance for survival. The cancer had spread to her lungs and strong protocols were ordered.

Feb 1, 2022

David G. Morrow, 82, of Crystal Lake, passed away, with family by his side, on February 1, 2022 in Barrington. He was born March 7, 1939, in Madisonville, KY.

David was a member of First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake for 49 years, serving on many committees and singing bass in the choir. He was also...

Feb 1, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Zielinski passed away unexpectedly February 1, 2022 in McHenry.  She was born April 7, 1958 in Manhattan, Kansas to Stephen and Sumie Witaszek.

Liz is survived by her daughter, Annie; son, Matthew; brother, George Witaszek; sister, Kay Nelson; and her former spouse, Jeff Zielinski.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister,...

Jan 31, 2022

Arthur Lutherus, 58, a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Art pursued a career in Fire Service, which included time as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Crystal Lake, Elk Grove Township, and Glenview respectively.  He then returned to Crystal Lake as their Fire Inspector/Arson Investigator...

Jan 30, 2022

Raymond G. Greene, Jr, 62, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 12, 1959 to Raymond and Vivian Greene.

Chicago born and raised, Raymond loved all Chicago sports teams (except the White Sox, he was a Cubs Fan through and through) and...

Jan 30, 2022

Larry “Bear” Stidham, of Lake in The Hills,  passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022.  He  was born October 7, 1946 to Fred and Mildred Stidham.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather (Shaun) Charnota of Pembine, WI; granddaughter, Cassandra (Brandon Aide); great granddaughter, Chevelle Aide; sister, Judy Stidham; nephew, Steven (Shelley) Stonick; ...

Jan 29, 2022

Kang Soo Park was born on January 10, 1940, in Manchuria, China, to Yoo Shin and Sun Do Park. The son of a wealthy businessman and an accountant, he had three younger sisters and one younger brother. Kang was no stranger to difficult times as he lost his mother and father at an early age. After serving in the...

Jan 28, 2022

Perry B. Lubera was born April 28, 1961 in Chicago, IL. He passed away January 28, 2022.

Perry would have been pleased to know how many people he helped with his generous donation to Gift of Hope. Perry was a loyal friend, and very well-respected in his work industry. He was a true family man, spiritual, loving,...

Jan 28, 2022

Rubinder Singh passed away peacefully in Aurora January 28, 2022.  She was born in Calcutta, India August 28, 1950.

Rubinder is survived by her children, Jasmine (Malvinder) Virdi, and Kulbir (Monita) Singh; grandchildren, Gurnoor, Gursimar, and Prabhjaap; sisters, Harpal and Tajinder; and brother, Gurmeed.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harjit (2019).

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Jan 28, 2022

Katherine “Katie” Rose McEvilly, 50, of Geneva, IL, was born on October 9, 1971, and passed away on January 28, 2022. Katie was the beloved daughter of Myles and Patricia McEvilly; dear sister of Zachary (Maria) McEvilly and Holly (Barry) Stout; cherished aunt of Kaelyn, Piper, and Marina; and fond niece of Kathleen McEvilly, Cecilia (the late Helmuth) Webster,...

Jan 27, 2022

Stephan D. Burks passed away peacefully January 27, 2022 in DeKalb, IL.  He was born September 1, 1956 in Memphis, TN to Hal D. Burks, Jr. and Doris Burks.

Steve was the Director of Building and Grounds at St. Viator High School for over 40 years.

Steve is survived by his wife of 41 years,...

Jan 27, 2022

Neil P. Carey, of Barrington passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022 at the age of 89.

He was born April 27, 1932 in Chicago, the son of the late Cornelius and Elizabeth (nee Schenk) Carey.

Neil was raised in Chicago, IL, went to Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, and through the years Neil lived...

Jan 26, 2022

A child of God and beloved matriarch, Gerda Schak entered the Church Triumphant and the presence of our Lord on January 27, 2022.

Born Gerda Isenberg in the small farming village of Landau in Germany in 1930, Gerda had a humble beginning as a farmer’s daughter.  She met the love of her life, Donald S. Schak after...

Jan 26, 2022

George E. Luper, 91, of Woodstock, passed away on January 26, 2022.  He was born in Chicago on June 27, 1930, to George and Viola (Rowley) Luper.

George met and fell in love with Bobbie McDoniel while they were both attending Arkansas State University.  They were married on May 28, 1953.  Together they lived life to the...

Jan 26, 2022

Dolores Lee Penczak passed away peacefully following complications from a stroke, January 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 22, 1949 in Chicago to Ambrose and Lena Damps.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 51 years, Stanley; children, Scott (Jodi) Penczak and Gregory (Nina) Penczak; granddaughter, Delilah; sisters, Diane (Al) Mussachio, Shirley...