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;...

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...