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...

Mar 25, 2021

Ernest A. Strzempa was born February 3, 1940 in Chicago to Stanley and Sophie Strzempa.  He passed away peacefully at his home March 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the N.F.L.C.C. National Fishing Club.  He was an avid sports fan, especially the Green Bay...

Mar 25, 2021

Lodovica “Lodi” Mula was born August 26, 1944, in Chicago to John Dispensa and Frances Naso.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 25, 2021.

Lodi was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Crystal Lake.

Lodi is survived by her husband of nearly...

Mar 25, 2021

James Scott Baer, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 72.

He was born September 11, 1948 in Bloomington, IN, the son of the late Harold George and Jean Catherine (nee Daniels) Baer.

James was an educator for 39 years. He began his...

Mar 22, 2021

Joshua A. Stolldorf, (Fish) Born: Dec. 6 1989; Woodstock, IL Died: Mar. 22 2021; Woodstock, age 31, passed away at home unexpectedly the morning of March 22 2021. Joshua was born December 6th 1989, to Aaron and Tracee Stolldorf, in Woodstock, Illinois. A graduate of Woodstock High School Class of 2008, Josh played Goalie for the Highschool Soccer team....

Mar 22, 2021

Donald F. Novak, 71, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1949 in Chicago to Frank and Stella Novak.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and retired electrical engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics...

Mar 22, 2021

Ralph P. Meckel , longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born July 22, 1939, the son of the late Ralph and Bertha Meckel.

Ralph attended Case Western Reserve and graduated as a civil engineer. He also served in the US Army...

Mar 21, 2021

Robert (Bud) Parrish, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 29, 1940 in Elgin to Melvin (Casey) and Frieda Parrish.  He was a 4th generation resident of Crystal Lake.

Bud graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School, Class of 1959.  Following graduation,...

Mar 21, 2021

Patricia C. Campione, 85 of Crystal Lake, born on April 29, 1935 to Frank and Josephine Szarzynski, and passed away on March 21, 2021. Patricia was the loving mother of Sue (Mark) Owsiany; “Nannie” to Tiffany (Dave) Favinger, Stephanie Owsiany, and Anthony (Ryan) Owsiany; and “NeNe” to Jaden, Karson, Kinsley, and Benjamin.

Patricia was preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2021

Anna Mae Frech, age 96, of Barrington, formerly of Palatine and Mt. Prospect, born April 22, 1924 in Manlius, Illinois, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the JourneyCare Pepper Family Hospice Care Center in Barrington.

Mrs. Frech had been employed as a secondary school teacher, both full and part time, for many years. Later in life, she...

Mar 19, 2021

Michael Steven Patte, 45, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly March 19, 2021.

He was born May 31, 1975 in Chicago, the son of Dr. Robert and Kathleen (Altieri) Patte.

Mike was the loving husband of Toni (nee Schevers); dear brother of Christine (Eric) Schmitt; cherished uncle of Bobby and Bennett Schmitt; beloved...

Mar 19, 2021

Arline June Phalin, age 86 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at the Reserve at Oswego, IL surrounded by her husband and family on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born June 10, 1934 in Oak Park, IL. She was the daughter of the late Fred Joseph and Sylvia Jirsa Svoboda. In 1936, after the death of her mother...