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,...

Dec 16, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Morrisroe passed away peacefully Dec. 16, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 14, 1953 in Ireland to Patrick and Molly Morrisroe.

Tony was a Cook County Deputy Sheriff for over 25 years.  He loved fishing and spending time with his family.

Tony is survived by his wife of 30 years,...

Dec 15, 2020

Alice P. Truszkowski, 75 of Cary, was born on July 8, 1945 and passed suddenly on December 15, 2020. She was the loving wife of William Truszkowski for 54 years; beloved mother of William (Jennifer) Truszkowski and April (Jon) Cesaretti; cherished grandmother of William, Katie, Sarah, Nora and Charlotte; dear sister of Margie (Joe) Guretz and John (Jackie) Pytel;...

Dec 15, 2020

Susan A. Quillen, 72 of Arlington Heights, was born on June 21, 1948 and passed away on December 15, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Bruce A. Quillen, of 51 years; her children, Bruce D. (Anne) Quillen of Algonquin, IL; and Tracy Quillen of Fox Lake, IL; grandchildren, Rylee Quillen, Amanda Quillen and Shelby McGilton; special niece, Lisa...

Dec 14, 2020

The son of Frances & Robert Sandkam, Greg was born in Chicago and spent his youth in Tower Lakes IL, Bon Air, VA, and Barrington,IL.  A 1969 alumnus of Barrington Consolidated High School, Greg graduated from SIU-C in 1974.  He was employed for over 25 years by Gamma Photo Labs inChicago before returning to school to earn...

Dec 13, 2020

Stanley Arthur Krueger, 60, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020.

He was born February 8, 1960 in Elgin, the son of Donald and Marlene (nee Holmes) Krueger.

On September 12, 1987, Stanley was united in marriage to Diana Elizabeth Krueger (Zarecky).

Stanley was an amazing and loving husband, father, and...

Dec 13, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, 2020, Richard Francis “Dick” Reiff, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at age 89 at his home in Crystal Lake.

Dick had an extraordinary storyline – a Depression-era, high-school-educated carpenter who transitioned to a federal bank regulator. In 1973 Dick made an unusual mid-career switch to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp....

Dec 12, 2020

Gerald G. Echternach "Gerry", age 89, was born on April 2, 1931 to Malcolm and Margaret (nee Borgerson) Echternach and passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2020.

For over 66 years, Gerald was the beloved husband of the late Dulcie Echternach; devoted father of Steve (Jill) Echternach, Dave (Ingrid) Echternach, Kay (Tom) Kleeman and Lynn...

Dec 12, 2020

John Anthony Zigmond, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

John was born in Chicago, IL on June 14, 1934 . On October 1, 1955 ,...

Dec 10, 2020

Surrounded by loved ones, our dear beloved mother, Mary Frances (Trossen) Reinhart went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2020. After a beautiful and incredibly productive life, she went to join Jack, her loving husband, friend, and partner in heaven.

Mary was born to Henry and Frances Trossen on November 16, 1921 in Chicago,...

Dec 9, 2020

Elias Antonio Ramos-Ortiz, 24, of Crystal Lake, passed away on December 9th, 2020. He was born in Hoffman Estates on January 9th, 1996 to his father, Jose A. Ramos, and his mother, Ebonique N. Ortiz.

Elias graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 2014. Afterward, he attended vocational college and received his certification in construction.

Dec 8, 2020

James Davis of Eagan, MN, was born May 15, 1958. He passed away peacefully December 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was a graduate of DePauw University where he was a proud member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  He received his Master’s Degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and worked...

Dec 6, 2020

Long-time Barrington resident J. William “Bill” Braithwaite passed away December 6, 2020, at the age of 92 due to complications from COVID-19.

Born September 28, 1928, in Detroit, Mich, the son of the late James and Eunice Braithwaite, Bill grew up on a small poultry farm in Putnam, Conn., where his father worked as a weaver in...

Dec 6, 2020

Costel Covaliu was born May 10, 1955 in Bucharest, Romania.  He passed away peacefully December 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Costel loved the outdoors. He loved camping, boating, fishing, and golfing. One of his favorite things to say was “fish don't talk back”.

Costel is survived by his wife Annette; son, Louis J....

Dec 5, 2020

Jean Rydzinski, formerly of Des Plaines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the age of 96.

She was born April 23, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Louis and Stella (nee Firlet) Smolak.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Marlene Hill and Cheryl (John) Mostowski; grandchildren, Tammy (Bob) Eberl, Nicole...

Dec 4, 2020

Walter S. Herrick, Jr., of Huntley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 70.  He was born February 24, 1950 in Elgin, the son of the late Walter S. Sr. and Elaine (nee Barski) Herrick.

Walt is survived by his loving wife, Laurie (nee Switzer); sons, Paul and David Herrick, Josh (Jenny)...

Dec 3, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” Slowinski Sr., 73 of Crystal Lake, was born on April 3, 1947 to the late Edward and Eleanor Slowinski and passed away on December 3, 2020.

Bob was the loving husband of Margaret “Peggy” for 52 years; adored father of Laura (Jerry) Morgan of Grayslake, IL, Robert Slowinski Jr. of Crystal Lake, IL, and...