Sep 4, 2021

Irvin “Cotton” Werksman, 89, of Barrington, passed away peacefully September 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; their children: Mark, (wife Vicki) Ellen (husband Chuck) and Matthew; Grandchildren: Nate, Taralynne and Faye; Great Grandchildren: Noah, Nate Jr., Gianna, and Mason.

He served in the US Army, was a...

Sep 4, 2021

Frank J. Cools of Barrington Hills passed away on Saturday September 4, 2021 at the age of 94.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helgi, and is survived by his devoted daughters, Linda Cools and Dr. Pamela Cools.

Frank was born the last of four brothers and grew up during the Depression in the...

Sep 4, 2021

Yasuko Yamamoto, 82, of Barrington passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1939 in Kumamoto, Japan to the late Yoshio and Aya Teshima.

Yasuko immigrated to the United States at the age of 52 and was proud to become a U.S. citizen. She still had a deep love for...

Sep 3, 2021

Caliope (Xenakis) Sudzina went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday September 3, 2021.  Callie was born on November 27, 1927, in Campbell, Ohio to Charles and Irene (Magos) Xenakis, the youngest of their 5 children.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Campbell Memorial High School in 1946. Callie went on to work at...

Sep 2, 2021

Elaine Therese Siska was born July 18, 1927 in Chicago, IL.  She died peacefully at her Minnesota home surrounded by family on September 2, 2021.

Elaine was preceded in death by her loving husband Henry of 65 years, her parents (John and Frances Jaydos), and Aunt Veronica Jaydos. She is survived by her children; Ron (late Mary...

Aug 29, 2021

George Karl Hahne, 66, of Cary, departed this life after a short illness on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1955, to George and Hildegard (nee Birth) Hahne in Chicago. A few years after his father‘s death in 1959, George moved to Sylvan Lake near Mundelein when his...

Aug 29, 2021

Richard Alan Swiatek Sr., age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 29, 2021.

Richard is survived by his loving son, Richard and his wife Lauren Swiatek; cherished grandchildren, Lily and Nina; and nephew, Scott Swiatek.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wanda Swiatek; and siblings, Frank Swiatek Jr. and Lorraine...

Aug 28, 2021

With her family by her side, Debra (Debbie) Ann Bowyer went to our Lord in the early morning of August 28, 2021 in Trout Valley. She suffered for years with Crohn’s Disease, but in November 2020 she was diagnosed with stage 4B Cervical Cancer. She bravely fought with dignity until the end.

She was born...

Aug 27, 2021

Marcella “Marce” Ziemann, of Arlington Heights, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 97.

She was born April 20, 1924 in Chicago, the only child of Philip and Martha (nee Schmidt) Behnke.

Marce was known for being creative, her beautiful holiday decorating, was an outstanding seamstress, and was a gifted pianist even...

Aug 26, 2021

Shirley was born May 7, 1933 to Ernst and Irene (Sass) Schmook and passed away on August 26, 2021.  She graduated from Maine Township High School in 1950. She worked for the Superintendent of Schools in Des Plaines, District 62 until her marriage in 1954 to Charles Jacolucci. She married William “Bill” Burnett in 1962. Her career at the...

Aug 25, 2021

Glenn Alan La Bello, 64, of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on August 25, 2021. He was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Robert and Mildred La Bello.

Glenn adored spending time with those he loved most. He also enjoyed many hobbies such as: camping, hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, and doing research about...

Aug 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Copley was born May 7, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia to Frank and Stella Copley.  He passed away August 25, 2021 in McHenry, Illinois.

Chuck owned and operated Charles Copley Roofing since 1968 and was active in his business until he passed.  He was a loving, caring husband and father who loved spending time with...

Aug 25, 2021

Gerald Lee Eschweiler was born August 11, 1960 in Elma, Iowa to Gerald Roy and Elaine Eschweiler.  He passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2021.

Jerry graduated from Riceville High School in Riceville, IA; and received a degree in computer engineering from Iowa State University in 1982; and his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in 1986. ...

Aug 25, 2021

Elizabeth was born to Salvador and Rosina Theresa Pistone in La Lucila, Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Elizabeth married Henry Medina on June 9, 1956.  She and Henry moved to the United States in 1962 and served as home missionaries with the Southern Baptist Convention in Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.  She lived her last 41 years in Libertyville, Illinois.  In addition...

Aug 23, 2021

Paul Joseph Sheedy, 83, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Paul was born on November 30, 1937 in his hometown of Chicago to the late Paul Flynn and Anna (nee Hayes) Sheedy. He was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and Loyola University where he was a standout basketball player earning enshrinement in Loyola’s...

Aug 21, 2021

Douglas William Bible, age 46, passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021.

Douglas was born on August 20, 1975 in Arlington Heights, IL. He graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1993 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving four years of active duty. He then entered Eastern Illinois University where he graduated with a...

Aug 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Ottenad, 90, of Naples, FL, was born May 18, 1931 in Kansas City, KS and passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 in Naples.

Bob graduated from University of Missouri where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was also in the ROTC program while in college and went on...

Aug 21, 2021

James William Rohlwing, 55, of Cary passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  He was born in Libertyville on April 3, 1966 to Charles and Bonnie (Bradish) Rohlwing.

A helper with a big heart, Jim lived to serve others.   He loved his career in healthcare for all 15 years. First starting out as a tech and...

Aug 21, 2021

Joann Moty, 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1934 in Chicago to the late Mary and Joseph Bauml.

Joann graduated Crystal Lake Central High School in 1952, and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree in Accounting. She was a past president for the American Legion,...

Aug 20, 2021

Betty Carole Tegeder (nee Wingler), age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Betty was born on March 3, 1935, in Tuscola, IL to Josephine and Raymond Wingler where she lived with her older brother Norman until she moved to Champaign, IL during High School.  Betty attended the University of Illinois in Champaign...