Apr 11, 2021

Thomas Harold Patrick Sr. passed away Sunday, April 11 peacefully at home. He was 77. Highly successful in the world of global finance first as a long-time senior executive at Merrill Lynch & Co. and more recently as Chairman and Co-Founder of New Vernon Capital, Tom was best known for his love of country, friends and family and his...

Apr 11, 2021

Carolyn Kay Salmi, known by Kay to all her family and friends, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning April 11, 2021, in the hospice unit at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with her husband David and son Kevin at her side. As she passed away, a Sunday church service...

Apr 11, 2021

Gail Martin Hoban was born on Friday January 23, 1948 to Mildred (Burgess) Martin and Robert L. Martin in Chicago, Illinois.  Sadly Mildred passed only a few years later.  Gail was blessed to be raised by her father and step-mother, Virginia (Lange) Martin.

After graduating from high school in Arlington Heights, Gail went to college at Purdue...

Apr 11, 2021

Capt. Eugene “Gene” D. Olson, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on April 11, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1934, to the late Selmer and Gladys (Vadnie) Olson in Hoffman, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Lincoln Lutheran Church, Hoffman, MN, and attended elementary school and graduated from Hoffman High School in 1952....

Apr 10, 2021

Merrily Lynn Fantus, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

She was born November 9, 1943 in Melrose Park, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alma Willard.

On April 25, 1964, Merrily was united in marriage to David Fantus in Island Lake.

After graduating from...

Apr 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Dewey was born December 27, 1938 in Sparta, IL to Albert “Sonny” and Alma Schneider. After a long battle with failing health, she is finally free of all the pain she bore with patience and grace. Pat passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, April 10, 2021.

Pat is survived by...

Apr 10, 2021

Robert A. Hagglund, of Inverness, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the age of 88.

Robert and his beloved wife, Gloria, moved from Ottawa, IL to Washington D.C. after their wedding in 1955. He was in the US Army following graduation from Marquette University and employment with AT&T. He then went to work for Nuclear-Chicago and...

Apr 8, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Lauren Bobula, 29, from Crystal Lake, Illinois. Lauren passed away April 8th, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born June 11th, 1991 to her mother, Kathy (Roth) and father, Daniel Bobula. After graduating in 2009 from Crystal Lake South High school, she went on and started a career in helping others by...

Apr 8, 2021

James C. “Jim” Cotting passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2021 at home with his family at his side. He was 87.

A longtime resident of Barrington Hills, Jim was born to Edward L. and Mary W. Cotting October 15, 1933 in Winchester, Massachusetts. He was a Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude graduate of the Ohio...

Apr 8, 2021

Sandra R. Zielinski was born June 21, 1941 in Wausau, WI to Franklin and Leona Bentz.  She passed away peacefully April 8, 2021 in McHenry surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dennis; children, Tony (Debbie) Cook, Darrel Cook, David Cook, and Mark (Sabrina) Zielinski; grandchildren, Angela, Homer, Dustin, Joey,...

Apr 8, 2021

Jack Teetsov, 87 of Crystal Lake, a U.S. Army Veteran, was born on July 12, 1933 in Abja, Estonia to Jaak and Valentine Teetsov (nee Mudda) and passed away on April 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. His beloved wife, Shirley Jane (Dewey) Teetsov, whom he was married to for 64 years, preceded him in death in 2018.  Jack...

Apr 7, 2021

Santiago Raymundo Vazquez, 56, of Woodstock, born on February 7, 1965 in Mexico to Ismael Vazquez and Maria de Jesus Guadarrama and passed away on April 7, 2021.

Santiago is survived by his wife, Blanca Estela Vazquez; children, Mario Sanchez, Marco Sanchez and Janet Sanchez; grandchildren, Mario Sanchez, Jr., Edwin Sanchez, Moises Sanchez, Janely Sanchez, Marc Sanchez...

Apr 5, 2021

Andrew “Andy” Martin Soden, 51, passed away at home on April 5, 2021, after a valiant two-year struggle with Glioblastoma.  He was born on August 29, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa, to David and Marilyn (nee Mehlert) Soden.  Andy grew up in Crystal Lake and could rarely be found without a ball in hand.  Whether it was baseball, football,...

Apr 5, 2021

Debra M. Robaczewski, of Rolling Meadows, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 at the age of 55, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born December 13, 1965 to Chester and Joan (nee Walsh) Robaczewski in Chicago.

Debra is survived by her two children, Ashely and Austin Schaefer; her father, Chester...

Apr 5, 2021

Donald P. Schroeder, age 90, of Fox River Grove, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on April 5, 2021.

He was the much-loved dad to Pat (John) Capizzi, Helen (Randy) Cobler and Jeffrey (Barb) Schroeder.  Don is pre-deceased by his wife of 63 years, Barbara and brother Herbert, sister-in-law Ramona (Jim) Ribbe,...

Apr 1, 2021

James S. Loewe was born March 28, 1955 in Northlake, IL to William and Esther Loewe.  He passed away peacefully April 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Colleen; children, Stefine (Adam Rayner) Loewe, and Steven (fiancé Kori Marcum) Loewe; grandchildren, Dominic and Easton Rayner, Matthew McMillan,...

Mar 31, 2021

Cole Stephen Kain, 58, of Cary, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 31, 2021. He was born on March 12, 1963 in Park Ridge to William and Dorothy (nee Fesus) Kain.

Cole’s CV includes graduation from Forest View High School, Arlington Heights, IL, in 1981. Graduation from the University of Iowa with an English degree. Cole...

Mar 30, 2021

Joanne Elaine Larson (nee Matthew) was born in Sterling, IL on June 3, 1939, to William and Marie Matthew.  She passed away on March 30, 2021.

Joanne met her husband, Gaylen Larson, while both were involved in the Illinois 4-H program. They married while attending Northern Illinois University.

A 48-year resident of Barrington, Joanne and...

Mar 29, 2021

Carol A. Diamond, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 29, 2021 with her beloved family by her side. Carol was born on April 27, 1943 in Chicago to John and Helen (nee Jaronski) Andrysiak.

Carol graduated from Bremen High School, Midlothian, IL in 1961, achieving high scholastic honors. She worked in various companies as an...

Mar 26, 2021

Robert Russel Hyde was born December 19, 1937 in Chicago to David and Myrtle Hyde.  He passed away peacefully March 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

On May 20, 1961 Bob married the love of his life, Challyn DeBaugh.  They were two months shy of their 60th anniversary.

Bob served in the U.S. Army...