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...

Dec 23, 2020

Janice M. Huber, 75, of Barrington, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 23, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1945 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada to Stanley and Olive Chekay.

Janice enjoyed cooking and entertaining, welcoming all into her home. She loved to fish and watch hockey, and was happiest when her...

Dec 23, 2020

Galen L. Vargason, 93, a long-time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 23, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1927 in Hazleton, IA to the late Royce and Mildred (nee Bardeen) Vargason.

Galen was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served aboard the USAT General...

Dec 22, 2020

Obituary pending.

Dec 22, 2020

Lawrence John Juliano, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Lawrence was born on January 14, 1940 in Chicago,...

Dec 21, 2020

Diane Marcano, 50, of Ingleside passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 21, 2020. She was born on June 13, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Jose and Maria Marcano.

Diane enjoyed camping and fireside gatherings with friends and family.  She was an accomplished baker and also enjoyed cooking.

Come springtime you could...

Dec 21, 2020

The funeral service for Marion Kangas (nee Thompson), 84, of Deer Park, formerly of Chicago, will be held privately at 11 am on Monday, December 28.  Friends of the family are invited to participate virtually, please contact a family member for a link. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington.

Marion was born May 29, 1936...

Dec 20, 2020

Martin J. Byrne, 86, a 53 year resident of Algonquin passed away December 20, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Chicago, IL.

He was married to Patricia Utter for 60 years until her passing in January of 2016. Marty was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was...

Dec 19, 2020

Sylvia Jean Dudek passed away peacefully December 19, 2020. She was born June 13, 1931 in Chicago to John and Helen Pitula. Sylvia is survived by her children, Debbie Dudek, Karen Tichawa (Jim), Tom Dudek (Cheri), Mary Dudek (David), and John Dudek, grandchildren Ali Tichawa (Nate), Mandy Tichawa (Ben), Luke Tichawa, Jacqueline Dudek (Jason), Weston Dudek, Sa'sha Nyholm (Ed),...

Dec 19, 2020

Marion Louise “Mary Lou” Price, 94, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away Dec. 19, 2020, at Glenbrook Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

She was born March 15, 1926 in Streator, IL to Charles and Rose Hamann.

She graduated from Streator High School and attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL. where she studied music. She...

Dec 18, 2020

John T. Gurley, age 84, was born in Lucedale, MS to George and Jeanette Gurley - the baby of seven children (3 girls & 4 boys). He spent his early years with his granddad.

John came to Chicago in the mid 50’s for work. On March 17, 1958, he went on a blind date with Patricia Thomas....

Dec 18, 2020

Maria Rozalia Kaup passed away December 18th, 2020 from COVID. She put up a strong fight but was unable to recover from this horrible virus. She was born in Budapest Hungary on February 16th 1943 to Rozalia Szajlai.

She immigrated to the United States in 1968 and settled in Crystal Lake Illinois. Here is where she met...

Dec 18, 2020

Audrey Helen Klotnia (nee Lee), born January 2, 1934, left this mortal earth for heaven on Friday morning, December 18, 2020. She was married to and is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Joseph Klotnia. Audrey and Joseph were married at St. Michael’s Chapel in Toronto, Ontario in August, 1959. She is survived by her six loving...

Dec 17, 2020

Rick Siegler, 76, of Fox River Grove, passed away December 17, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1943.

Rick proudly served the City of Park Ridge for 28 years as a Police Officer. After retirement he enjoyed working various part time jobs meeting many wonderful people in his community.

He is survived by his...

Dec 17, 2020

Emmeth W. Broker, Jr., of Marengo, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by loving family in his home.

He was born March 2, 1930 in Elgin and raised by his grandparents William and Martha Eineke in Dundee.

Emmeth was a lifelong farmer in Crystal Lake. He sold seed corn for Hughes Seed Corn and...

Dec 16, 2020

CRYSTAL LAKE - Virginia (Ginger) L. Jacobson nee Braatz 81, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday December 16 at the JourneyCare, Care Center in Barrington. The family is so appreciative of the kindness and loving care of the in-home hospice services she received through JourneyCare and Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix. She was born July 8,...