2021

Diane C. Ewert, 85, of Crystal Lake passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.  She was born in Chicago to Edwin and Marie Zimmerman.

Diane was the loving wife of William Ewert for over 60 years. She loved to cook and enjoyed her role as a homemaker and mom to her daughter, Denise. Diane was a part-time...

2021

Glenne Mae (nee Winkoski) McMonigal, age 83, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2021 from natural causes.

Glenne was born January 1938 in Berlin, Wisconsin, to Edward and Mary (nee Wendt) Winkoski. She graduated from Berlin High School in 1956. She attended Marquette University and Beloit College.

In 1959, Glenne married...

2021

Eileen Bower (70), nee Charles, of Rockford passed away early Sunday morning at the Amberwood Care Centre of natural causes. Known as Ollie by those closest to her, Eileen was born in Chicago, where she lived until the family moved into their un-incorporated Cary home near the Fox River, built by their father. Eileen was the second eldest of...

2021

Mark E. McFadden, 53 of East Dundee, IL passed away May 30, 2021. Mark is survived by his parents, Paul and Beverly McFadden; his brothers, Paul (Pingju) and Steven (Nicole Helsing); his niece, Shannon; and many other family and friends.

Mark earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of...

2021

Virginia Gher Train, 98, of Barrington, IL, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Virginia was an educator and homemaker. Born in Urbana, IL, she attended University of Illinois where she met and married Jack Train. They settled in Barrington in 1959. She was a founding member of the Presbyterian Church of Barrington.

Throughout her life, Virginia...

2021

Jeanne Marie Gaffney, nee Carron, of Palos Heights and Barrington, passed away on May 24, 2021 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Jeanne was the loving wife of the late James Gaffney, a handsome, proud Marine and IBEW Local 134 Electrician.

Born in Chicago in 1935 to John and Abbie Carron, Jeanne was the cherished baby sister of...

2021

Roger died February 18, 2021, age 76.  He was diagnosed with liver cancer on February 18, 2016. He also lived with prostate cancer which was diagnosed in 2009.

Roger is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jamison Leigh; their two sons Michael Stiller and Matthew Stiller; his sisters Cindi Shaw, Patti Stiller-Oge, and Beth Hamil, and...

2021

John Gilbert Roth, 85, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away suddenly at home on January 22nd. He was born in Chicago, IL in 1935 to Frank and Sophia Roth.

John was the beloved husband of Marian Roth for 62 years; loving brother of James (the late Barbara) Roth and Joyce (the late Andrew) Jamrozik; cherished half-brother of...

Dec 31, 2020

John M. Zaucha “JZ”, 69 of Algonquin, born November 15, 1951 to the late Stanley and Tessie Zaucha, died on December 31, 2020. John was the loving husband of Rosemary (nee Fedosena) for 46 years; beloved father of Stephanie (Timothy) Chambers and Matthew (Jessica Goodwin) Zaucha; cherished grandpa of Alexandra Zaucha, Kendall Chambers and Easton Chambers; dear brother of...

Dec 31, 2020

Jerry L. Newman was born October 15, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN to Gerald and Georgianna Newman.  He passed away peacefully at his home December 31, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pam; children, Kriste (Josh) Amherdt, Chris (Kristina) Newman, and Kyle Newman; grandchildren, Hannah Miller, Hailey Miller, Brogan...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert Byron Covalt passed away peacefully at his home December 30, 2020.  He was born in Chicago November 8, 1931 to Byron and Thelma Covalt.

Robert attended Chicago Public Schools and always felt thankful for the excellent education he received.  It was at Senn High School on the far north side of Chicago that he met his...

Dec 27, 2020

Vickie Irene (Schilling) Arnolde, 64, passed away in her Wonder Lake home December 27, 2020, as a result of a house fire.

She was a New Year’s Eve Baby, born in Chicago and raised in LITH. She is preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Schilling; father, Leonard Schilling; sister, Suzanne Schilling and survived by her elder...

Dec 27, 2020

Mable E. Di Pietropaolo, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 97.

She was born March 27, 1923 in Norwood Park, the daughter of Melvin Lorenzo and Regina Louise Lewis. On September 25, 1954, she was united in marriage to Alex Di Pietropaolo in Chicago.

In addition to her...

Dec 27, 2020

Iris Lynn Van Scoy, 69, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to Samuel and Sylvia Lawrence.

She was a hard worker her whole life, she enjoyed tennis when she was younger and she made sure to play her weekly lotto every Monday....

Dec 26, 2020

Mary Theresa Betz (nee Vollmer) of Barrington, IL was gathered into our Lord’s arms December 26, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.   She will always be remembered for her warmth, selfless service, resilience, perseverance and most of all her love. Mary spent many years devoted to St. Anne’s church where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed...

Dec 26, 2020

Edward J. Kroll, 88, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020.

Edward was born on August 23, 1932 in Chicago, to John and Eleanor Kroll. He was married to Dorothy Bolz for 63 years. Edward served in the US Army in Korea. He was employed at Amoco Oil.

Edward is survived by...

Dec 25, 2020

Catherine M. Philbin, 68, of Naples, FL and Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 25, 2020. She was born on March 15, 1952 in Chicago to Robert G. Sr., and Jean M. (nee Jones) Smith.

Catherine was united in marriage to Thomas Philbin on March 30, 1973 in Lake Zurich,...

Dec 25, 2020

Chester Kieliszek, 92, of Barrington, was born in Poland on February 25, 1928 and passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Eugenia, of 20 years; daughters, Jeannie (Ken) Fudala and Linda (Terry) Huddleston; grandchildren, Jessica (David) Haas, Adam (Melissa) Fudala, Jeremey (Tanya) Bos, Josh (Sandi) Bos, and Clarissa (Donald...

Dec 25, 2020

Edmond F. Goodwin III, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020 of Waldenstrom’s Lymphoma with his loving family by his side.

Edmond was born on August 25, 1926 in the Garfield Park Hospital in Chicago, IL to Edmond and Janette Goodwin. He lived on Fulton Street and Kedzie near where his father owned the “Goodwin...

Dec 24, 2020

Marie V. Kaminski (nee Petrulewicz/Peters), age 97, Entered Life January 6, 1923, Entered Eternal Life December 24, 2020. Loving wife of the late Florian (2013), Marie is survived by daughters Melanie Bartels and Marilyn Kaminski, son-in-law Brent Bartels, grandson Dr. Steven Bartels, and numerous relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Marie was pre-deceased by her...