Jan 18, 2021

Lorraine J. Johnson, 93, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago to Michael and Theresa Buny. On September 24, 1949 she was united in marriage to Daniel Johnson in Palatine; they celebrated 61 years of marriage until his passing in 2011.

Lorraine enjoyed being...

Jan 18, 2021

Edith Mae Brandt, 90, of Crystal Lake, IL was born on January 6, 1931 in Stoughton, WI to Bennie and Ida Auby. She passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 in Crystal Lake, IL.

Edith was a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She then attended Northern Illinois University and...

Jan 17, 2021

Kirk A. Hile, age 64, of East Dundee, IL passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Kirk was born on May 1, 1956 in Evanston, IL. He was a gentle soul who will be dearly missed.

Kirk is survived by his loving mother, Nancy Hile; siblings, Cindy (Jim), Mike, Cheryl (Mark), and Jenny (Mike); as...

Jan 17, 2021

Janet Lynn Krause, 44, of Crystal Lake, was born on December 14, 1976 and passed away on January 17, 2021. Janet was the devoted mother of Keb Grinder; beloved daughter of Donald Krause; and Joan Krause; dear sister of Douglas (Zim) Krause; aunt, niece, cousin and friend of many. Janet will be remembered for her beautiful smile, love of...

Jan 16, 2021

Thomas Walter, 76, of Huntley passed away on January 16, 2021 at St. Alexius Hospital of Covid-19 complications. Thomas Courain Walter was born August 16, 1944, in Plainfield, NJ. After graduating from Plainfield High School, Tom attended Philadelphia College of Arts, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration. Tom married Barbara Shagg in July 1978. Tom spent...

Jan 16, 2021

David Allen Donnelly, 63, of Crystal Lake, passed away due to natural causes unrelated to Covid-19 on January 16, 2021.

He was born September 19, 1957 in Elgin, the son of the late Richard and Arlene Donnelly.

David was very involved with First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake in several committees, most recently a Stephen...

Jan 15, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Sinclair Hixson, 46 of Lake in the Hills, was born on July 3, 1974 and passed away suddenly on January 15, 2021. She was the loving mother of David Verboom; cherished daughter of David and Barbara Hixson; dear sister of Schoenly (John) Palmer, and Peter Hixson; aunt of Lily Palmer, Charlie Palmer and Wren Raddatz-Hixson; and beloved...

Jan 14, 2021

Robert Gustav Knaack, 73, of Woodstock, was born on December 7, 1947 to the late Gustav and Edna Knaack and passed away on January 14, 2021.

Robert was the husband of Cindy of 52 years; father of Julie Knaack and Marci Knaack; brother of Richard Knaack; and uncle, cousin and friend of many. Robert was preceded in...

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....