Jul 3, 2020

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, from 9:00am until prayers are offered at 10:00am at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 South Hubbard St., Algonquin, IL 60102. Burial to follow at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles,...

Jul 3, 2020

Geoffrey S. Kruse-Safford, 54, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 3, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1965 in Sayre, PA to Daniel and Virginia Safford.

Geoffrey grew up in Waverly, NY and graduated from Waverly High School in 1983. After high school, he attended Alfred University where he studied political science...

Jul 3, 2020

Loraine S. Dawson, 86, passed away from kidney failure July 3, 2020 at her home in Cary.  She was born December 16, 1933 in Gordon, KY to Louisa Back Shepherd and Philip Hall Shepherd.

Loraine was a full-time teacher in school districts in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.  She was a substitute teacher in many...

Jul 2, 2020

Paul Brown was born April 26, 1934 in New Haven, Connecticut. After suffering a debilitating stroke on Memorial Day, he passed away peacefully with his family in attendance July 2, 2020 at JourneyCare in Barrington IL.

As a young boy, his days started very early with several bus rides across New Haven to attend Hopkins School -...

Jul 1, 2020

Memorial Services for Peggy Jean Thomas, of McHenry, will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake, IL.  A reception will follow the service on the church lawn.

The family will convene for private graveside services that afternoon.

Peggy...

Jun 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Timothy Charles Riggs announces his passing on June 29, 2020. Tim was born in Elgin, Illinois and raised in Dundee. He raised his own children in Crystal Lake with his beloved wife Toni, retiring to Anna, Texas in 2013.

His life's work began as a tool & die...

Jun 29, 2020

John Thomas Dalton, Sr., of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 82.

He was born March 15, 1938 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward and Ruth Dalton.

John was the loving father of Donna Dalton, the late John Dalton, Jr., and the late Robert Dalton; cherished grandpa...

Jun 28, 2020

Raymond J. Kovach, Jr.

April 3rd, 1951- June 28th, 2020

Raymond J. Kovach, Jr., in his words, “went over the rainbow to meet Dorothy and Toto” on June 28th, 2020 at age, 69, passing away in his home in McHenry, IL.

Ray excelled academically in his formative years, graduating with honors...

Jun 27, 2020

Joan Lucille Butler, nee Schmitz; age 88, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020. She was born January 10, 1932 at home in Altamont, IL, daughter of Johanna Madonna(Cable) and Clarence Bernard Schmitz.

As a child her family moved from Altamont to Carlyle, IL where she met her husband, Bernard Butler while waitressing at a restaurant there...

Jun 27, 2020

Arline Ann Olsen, resident of Crystal Lake for the past 45 years, passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness on June 27, 2020.

She was born June 22, 1937 in Belle Fourche, SD, the daughter of Wilma and Troxel Boyer.

Arline was a 1955 graduate of Belle Fourche High School. She attended...

Jun 23, 2020

Alexander J. Lofendo, 58, recently of Johnsburg, formerly of Island Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 23, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1961 in Elmhurst, IL to the late Frank and Vicki (nee Ingro) Lofendo.

Alex was a proud veteran of the Navy and served our country for...

Jun 23, 2020

Irmgard Svejcar, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020.

Irmgard was born in Bochum Riemke,  Germany on October 11, 1922. Before the second world war, she studied music in Switzerland which began a lifelong love of music. During occupation, she met the father of her children, James Charles Rich.  They arrived in New York City...

Jun 23, 2020

Peter R. Krallitsch, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 23, 2020.  He was born on February 4, 1950 in St. Georgen im Attergau, Austria to Peter and Gisela Krallitsch.

His early years were spent in Austria and at the age of 15 he emigrated to the United States with his parents and sisters.  His family...

Jun 22, 2020

Ruth Ann Klien (83) died peacefully in her home in Huntley, IL on June 22, 2020 with her family and dog by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and treasured friend.

Ruth loved bowling, doing Sudoku puzzles and playing cards with friends.  Ruth also loved snowmobiling at her vacation home in Wisconsin where...

Jun 22, 2020

Kevin D. Lesniewski, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Kevin was born in Chicago, IL on June 20, 1954. He was very involved in his counselling work. Kevin devoted his life to helping others and always had an ear to listen. In addition to...

Jun 21, 2020

Carol L. Dingle, a lifetime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2020. She was born in Woodstock, IL on February 6, 1939 to the late Carl and Hazel (Pecoy) Gulgren.

Carol met her husband of 57 years James on the racetrack while racing Austin Healy sports cars in the early 60’s and shared...

Jun 21, 2020

Jerome F. Libit, 83 of Barrington passed away June 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born July 6, 1936 in Chicago to Jerome and Frances Libit.

Jerry served proudly in the U.S.Army from 1956-1958.  He was a truck driver for Walgreen Drug Co. for over 42 years and was a member of...

Jun 20, 2020

Donna M. Sandberg, a long-time resident of Crystal Lake and Cary, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020. She was born in Crystal Lake, IL on March 21, 1938 to the late John and Helen (nee Schroeder) Koch.

In May 1956 she was united in marriage to Albert Sandberg, they celebrated 18 beautiful years until his passing...

Jun 18, 2020

Delores "Dee" McCarthy, nee Wendt, was born July 18, 1933 to Charles and Dorothy (nee Gilly) Wendt and passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2020 at Pepper Family Hospice in Barrington.  Dee lived in Barrington for more than 80 years, until she could no longer live alone and then moved to Eastgate Manor in Algonquin...

Jun 17, 2020

Timothy B. Horne, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home in Inverness, IL, on June 17, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Frevert Horne. The only child of William Daryl and Mary Kathryn Horne, he was born and spent his youth in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated with a degree in International Business from Bowling Green...