Jan 13, 2021

James E. Fier, Sr., 65, passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home in Cary, Illinois. The son of Barbara and Edward Fier, he grew up in Lansing and Mundelein, Illinois. Jim served as a Waukegan police officer before settling into a career in mortgage loan underwriting.

Jim met his wife, Diane Louise DiPrima, while working...

Jan 12, 2021

Scott “Scottie” Wiora passed away peacefully at his home in O’Brien, Oregon on January 12, 2021 at the age of 30.

He was born July 30, 1990 in Elk Grove Village, the son of Donald J. Wiora, Jr. and Patricia Wiora Ziarkowski (nee Hines).

Scottie walked his own path and ventured around the country meeting...

Jan 11, 2021

Charles Theodore “Ted” Hill (nee. Maltby) b. October 16, 1929 d. January 11, 2021 (age 91)

Charles Theodore “Ted” Hill passed away peacefully at home in Algonquin, Illinois after a protracted battle with Alzheimer’s and a short battle with bone cancer. He was born October 16, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Johnnie Fern Stipp and Charles...

Jan 10, 2021

Mary L. “Marilu” Staudt of Deer Park, IL, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at JourneyCare, Arlington Heights, Illinois.

She was born August 11, 1938 in Roseau, Minnesota.  After graduating from high school, she attended Stephen’s College in Columbia, Missouri, majoring in aviation.  Marilu and her husband Jim lived in Buffalo Grove, Illinois for 30 years before moving...

Jan 10, 2021

Richard Allen Molloy, 64, of Saipan, formerly of Carpentersville, IL passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1956 in Chicago to Robert and Ursula Ann (nee Monette) Molloy.

Richard proudly served for 8 years in the United States Marine Corps. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois where he...

Jan 9, 2021

Susan Gorecki, 69, of Lake Zurich passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 at JourneyCare in Barrington. She was born on May 6, 1951 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Grace Viveros. She outlived her older brother David Viveros.

Susan was the devoted wife of Michael Gorecki. Together since August 28, 1982, they married on June...

Jan 9, 2021

Audrey Marie Herzog, 93, a longtime resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021.  She was born February 2, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Mathias J. and Laura (nee Schaid) Weibler.  She was united in marriage to Robert S. Herzog on February 18, 1950.  They celebrated 65 beautiful years together until his passing in...

Jan 9, 2021

Elizabeth R. Anderson, 95, formerly of Norridge passed away peacefully at her home in Crystal Lake on Saturday morning, January 9, 2021. She was born in Chicago on February 20, 1925.

She is survived by her nephew, Ted Jost; great niece, Jennifer (Karl) Smith; great nephew, Ted Jost, Jr.; nieces, Trudy (the late Arnold) Delveaux and Marlene...

Jan 8, 2021

Jonathan R. Hansen, 55, of Vernon Hills, passed away peacefully at Lutheran General, surrounded by his family, on January 8, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1965 in Elgin, IL to Russell and Judy Hansen.

Jon enjoyed coaching his children in soccer, softball and baseball.  He was very proud of their accomplishments on the field, academically...

Jan 8, 2021

Milton M. Mickow, 90, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 8, 2021 due to natural causes. He was born in Chicago on July 6, 1930 to Milton W. and Stella (nee Hemzacek) Mickow, and attended Morrill Elementary  School, Lindblom High School, and took classes at the University of Illinois Chicago Undergraduate Division campus at...

Jan 7, 2021

Robert A. Capparelli, age 87, of Huntley, IL and formerly of Lombard, IL, passed away on January 7, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Caroline (nee Tumillo) Capparelli.

Robert was the beloved husband of Olivia (nee Cannataro); loving father of the late Robert (Laura) Capparelli, Cynthia (Mark) Sciortino, Joseph...

Jan 7, 2021

Roscoe N. Rush, 80, of Kildeer, IL passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021.  He was born on July 27th, 1940 in Alamo, IN to L. Doyne and Helen (nee Elmore) Rush.

Roscoe had a long career in banking for over 39 years and was past president of the Evergreen Park Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce....

Jan 7, 2021

Lucinda (Cindy) Shay Nalker Bishop, age 76, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 7, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Cindy was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on June 15, 1944 to William and Etta Shay. She and William Bishop were married on April 28, 1990. Cindy attended Oakton Community...

Jan 7, 2021

Kathleen Mila Ferguson, 74, of Barrington passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  She was born in St. Louis, MO on July 28, 1946 to James McSherry and Mila Clark.

She is survived by her children, Melinda (Kristopher) Burghard, Kevin (Karin) Ferguson and Alison Ferguson; grandchildren, Benjamin and Lucas Burghard, Jack Ferguson, Ethan...

Jan 6, 2021

Anton M. Szabados, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 6, 2021.

Anton was born in Chicago, IL on July 27, 1934. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Anton was an avid bird watcher and a member of the Audubon Society. He will be greatly missed by...

Jan 6, 2021

Aaron Anthony Wojewoda, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by loving family at the age of 38. Aaron was born July 17, 1982 in Barrington, the son of Jack and Eleanore Wojewoda.

Raised in Crystal Lake, Aaron was a graduate of Crystal Lake Central High school and Elgin Community...

Jan 5, 2021

The best of the Greatest Generation has passed. It is difficult to summarize a life so full of history, valor, and the spirit of American aviation pioneering. Louis (Lou) William Miller, age 93, took his last flight and returned to base on January 5, 2021, peacefully from his home in Barrington, IL. With him on his final approach were...

Jan 5, 2021

Donald L. Dunaj, age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Donald was born in Chicago, IL on December 8 1933. He was a union printer for over 40 years. Donald was an avid Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs fan. He loved fishing, going to the casinos, model trains, and a...

Jan 3, 2021

Donald Lee Amato was born June 30, 1930 in Chicago.  He passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Elkhorn, WI.

Don was the beloved husband of Sally Amato for 69 years.  Sally recently passed away on October 29, 2020.  Don and Sally established a close-knit family, supportive of family values and always providing loving care...

2021

Dennis Ray Frank, 65, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021. He was the loving husband of Michele for 44 years; dear father of Christopher “CJ” (Caitlain); adored grandfather of Marshall and Charlotte; beloved brother of Robert (Gail), Richard (Carol), Linda (Mike) Szwankowski, Jeanine (Marty) Ames, Doug (Robin); beloved uncle of 14; great uncle of 21;...