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...

Aug 5, 2021

Charles William “Bill” Kottka, 72, of Crystal Lake passed away on August 5, 2021.  He was born in Leesburg, VA on September 24, 1948, to Robert and Edna (Glascock) Kottka.

While a student at Purdue University, Bill married Gay Weese.  They just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on June 8th.  After a few transfers for his work,...

Aug 4, 2021

Catherine C. “Betty” Schmidt, 87, of Barrington, passed away August 4, 2021 after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 2, 1934, in Chicago to Osa Leonard and Dorothy “McComas” Clark.

Catherine Elizabeth Clark married John Thomas Schmidt on April 19, 1959 at First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge. Betty and Tom were...

Aug 4, 2021

Donald J. Lewis, 68, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  He was born in Chicago on January 13, 1953, to Donald E. and Evelyn (nee Darling) Lewis.

He was a graduate and proud member of “The Wild Bunch” of Prospect High School class of 1971. Don went on to graduate...

Aug 3, 2021

Kevin S. Grodzki, beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Barrington, IL on August 3 rd , 2021 at the age of 66. Kevin was born in New Brunswick, NJ on May 29, 1955 to parents Louise (nee Ziemba) and Stephen Grodzki. He is survived by his mother, sister Mary Lou, wife Marcella...

Aug 3, 2021

Laszlo “Les” Bencze, Jr. passed away August 3, 2021 in McHenry.  He was born February 13, 1957 in Trenton, NJ to Laszlo and Julie Bencze.

Les is survived by his wife of 37 years, Tina; children, Ashley (Mike) Obermeier, Kelsey Bencze, and Adam Bencze; grandchildren, Kinley, Brooks, and Grayson Obermeier; father, Laszlo Bencze, Sr; and brother, Mike...

Aug 3, 2021

Ronnie Eric Howell, 73, of Gurnee, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on August 3, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1947 in Granite Falls, NC to the late Oscar Vance and Ruth (nee Coffey) Howell.

Ron was a loving husband, father, papa, brother and friend to all. Always humble,...

Aug 1, 2021

Jerry DeVere Guest was born July 27, 1944 in Galveston, TX to Wayne and Sophie Guest.  He passed away at his home August 1, 2021.

Jerry always loved being outdoors and participating in any outdoor activity. For a very long time, his passion was taking his boat out with his friends and fishing on Lake Michigan. Most...

Aug 1, 2021

Jerry Allen Cristy, of Crystal Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the age of 86.

He was born November 30, 1934 in Woodstock, the son of the late Kenneth Earl and Clara Marie (nee Nelson) Cristy.

Jerry graduated from McHenry High School in 1952 and served in the U.S....

Jul 31, 2021

Alvin F. Kuper, of Inverness, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the age of 81.

He was born August 2, 1939 in Humboldt, Nebraska, the son of the late Alvin and Alma (nee Kuhlman) Kuper.

Alvin was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a...

Jul 29, 2021

Eugene A. Mizerka, 73, a 45-year resident of Kildeer, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. He was born on November 26, 1947 in Evergreen Park, IL to Eugene D. and Janet Mizerka.

Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was an electrical contractor for many years with Ray Electric in Chicago. He...