Carl Patrick Kennedy
Dec 18, 2024
Born 13 March 1941 in Bad Axe, Michigan, to Frank and Anastasia Kennedy. Carl was next to the youngest of nine children. He passed into God’s kind and loving arms on 18 December 2024 at home with his wife by his side. Or as pilots would say, CP Kennedy flew west.
He loved learning new things and had earned his amateur...
Merrily Dee Stout
Dec 18, 2024
Merrily Dee Stout, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication that touched countless lives. Born in 1943, in Gary, IN, Merrily grew up in Homewood, IL, where she cherished her family and shared her early years with her mother, Dorothy, stepfather, and siblings, Ginny and Chuck.
Merrily’s lifelong...
James Connelly
Dec 17, 2024
James "Jim" Connelly, 75, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Valley Hi Nursing Home. Born on May 14, 1949, to Edgar Connelly and Rose Howe, Jim proudly served in the Armed Forces. He had a passion for travel and was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, rarely missing a...
Myrna Lois Metz
Dec 16, 2024
Myrna L. Metz (nee Martin), age 92, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024.
Born on December 11, 1932, in Harwood Heights, IL, she was the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Martin. Myrna retired from Illinois Tool Works after many years of service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Myrna is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Keith) and...
Gary William Grimm
Dec 16, 2024
Gary William Grimm,77, a long time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 16, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1947 in Chicago, IL to William and Darlene Grimm.
Gary will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Connie Grimm; his children, son Lee Grimm (Devon), daughters Katie Bloomberg (Jeff)...
Jean "Nannee" Flurry
Dec 14, 2024
Jean “Nannee” Flurry, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at home in Deer Park at the age of 94. Nannee was born on March 15, 1930 Macon, Georgia.
She graduated from the University of Alabama where she met and married James E. Flurry. Jean and Jim were married for 69 years, until his passing in 2019. They had four children,...
Sharon Krasel
Dec 14, 2024
Sharon L. Krasel passed away peacefully December 14, 2024. She was born October 18, 1952 in Elgin and was a lifelong resident of Barrington. She is survived by her mother, Maythel Krasel; longtime partner, Tom Boarman; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Martin Krasel.
Sharon grew up in Barrington and attended Barrington schools. She worked at...
Bernadette "Bernie" Jarosz
Dec 13, 2024
Bernadette Mary “Bernie” Jarosz, 86, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 16, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Bernadette was the daughter of the late Andrew and Emily Byrdak.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Joseph M. “Joe” Jarosz; her children, Judith (Shawn) Walker of Grayslake,...
Roxelyn Pepper
Dec 12, 2024
Roxelyn “Roxy” Pepper, one of Chicagoland’s most influential yet humble philanthropists, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Roxy grew up in Wilmette, Illinois with her mother Berenice and father, J. Roscoe “Rocky” Miller - who served as president of Northwestern University from 1949 to 1969 and dean of the Feinberg School of Medicine from 1941 to 1949.
Roxy met Richard...
Lawrence Allan Boston
Dec 12, 2024
Lawrence "Larry” Allan Boston, 86 years of age, passed on 12 December 2024. Larry was born 11 November 1938, the only son of Chester Burley Boston and Mary Elizabeth Sullivan in Springfield, Illinois. He was the oldest of five children, two of whom, Rita Rose and Ellen Marie, proceeded him in death. Sisters, Mary Patricia Powell and Elizabeth Ann Heafield...
Sheila Ann Neitzel
Dec 11, 2024
Sheila A. Neitzel passed away peacefully December 11, 2024 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1953 in Greenville, MI to Kenneth and Dolores Neitzel.
Sheila was a devoted child of God and member of the Lutheran Church. She loved gardening which made her feel closer to God and gave her a sense of...
D. Kurt Humm
Dec 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of D. Kurt Humm announces his passing on Wednesday December 11th, 2024, at the age of 66. Kurt leaves behind his wife Christi (nee Cutlip) married on May 21st, 1989, at First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights; his children Kyli (Drew) Burge, Taylor (Chris) Van Dyke, and Mackenzi (Joe) Gellenbeck; his...
Karolina P. Marsh
Dec 11, 2024
Karolina P. Marsh, of Mount Prospect, passed away December 11, 2024 at the age of 94.
She was born November 1, 1930 in Alpena, SD, the daughter of the late Philip and Karolina (nee Hettick) Mees.
Married in 1953, Karolina went from riding a horse-drawn sleigh to school to beginning a life of traveling around the world with Alfred Warner Marsh, a...
Gerard J. Zeitner
Dec 11, 2024
Gerard J. “Jerry” Zeitner was born on July 5, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Bart and Anna Marie (Freisinger) Zeitner and passed away on December 11, 2024 in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Jerry, age 82, beloved husband and best friend of Nancy for 61 years; loving father of Joanne (Jim) O’Hern, Jerry (Ann) Zeitner, Christine (Christopher) Glomski and Greg (Beth) Zeitner; devoted...
Heather Jane Tod
Dec 8, 2024
Heather Jane Tod, 74, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. Born on February 21, 1950, in Kirkuk, Iraq, Heather’s life was marked by love, service, and meaningful connections.
Her career as a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist reflected her deep compassion and dedication to helping others. Heather’s warmth, understanding, and guidance left a lasting impact...
Gail Suzanne Hall
Dec 8, 2024
Gail Suzanne Hall (nee Stonick), age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Gail was born in Chicago, IL on December 1, 1945. Gail worked in a variety of positions, finally retiring from High School District 214 after many years. Gail had an adventuresome spirit: she grew up riding horses with family friends and shared fond memories of being...
Andrew C. Nilsson
Dec 8, 2024
Andrew Charles Nilsson, 67, currently of Crystal Lake, but a longtime resident of Oakwood Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his family.
For over 25 years, Andy served as Pastor of Congregational Care at Living Grace Community Church in Cary, where he was known for his caring heart and tireless dedication to others. He loved connecting...
Lyle A. Anderson
Dec 7, 2024
Lyle A. Anderson, 92, passed away during the night on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born on December 29, 1931, in Jewell, Kansas, to Clara and Arvid Anderson, Lyle grew up in Abilene, Kansas. He had an identical twin brother, Neal, who preceded him in death.
Lyle is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Virginia Anderson (née Robson). The two...
John Golab
Dec 7, 2024
John Golab, 83, longtime resident of Inverness, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Casimer and Jean Golab.
He was the beloved husband of the late Eileen J. Golab; loving companion of Patsy Pawlowski; dear brother of the late Don Golab; fond brother-in-law of Greg (Maxine) Schaefer; cherished...
Christian "Chris" de Gail
Dec 6, 2024
Christian "Chris" de Gail, 59, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.
Born on November 15, 1965, in Hennebont, France, Chris was the son of Patrice and Ellen de Gail. In 1969, at the age of four, Chris and his family made the life-changing journey to the United States...
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