Dec 25, 2024

Lena Josephine Duese, of Deer Park, passed away December 25, 2024 at the age of 91.

She was born July 20, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Esther (nee Cali) LoSasso. 

Lena is survived by her son, Richard (Susan) Duese; her grandchildren, Brian, Amanda and Joey Duese; and her brother, Joseph LoSasso.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 24, 2024

Gean “Geno” Anthony Wright, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2024 at the age of 37.

He was born April 22, 1987, in Barrington, the son of Randy and Jo Ann (nee Miceli) Wright.

Geno will be dearly missed by his parents, Randy and Jo Ann; his sister, Jenna (Bryan) Gartner; fiancée, Mikayla Ackerman and her son, Leo; many...

Dec 24, 2024

Paul Joseph Neeson, 62 years of age, passed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in the comfort of his own home.

 Paul was born January 22, 1962, in Belfast, Northern Ireland to Joseph Neeson and Maire McMorrow. The family moved to America in 1963 where he was educated in Los Angeles, California.

Paul graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in...

Dec 23, 2024

Ross A. McPeake, age 54, passed away peacefully on Monday December 23, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Ross was born in Arlington Heights, IL on May 15, 1970. He was beloved by many in his roles as an exceptional father, husband, son, brother, friend, athlete, manager, and mentor. Ross was known for his deep faith, strength, honesty, compassion,...

Dec 22, 2024

Janet Montgomerie Taylor, 87 of McHenry, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Larene (nee Rodger) Montgomerie. 

Janet grew up in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago where at a young age, she met her life long friend, Nancy (nee Neander) Olmsted. They did many things together...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 20, 2024

Michael Raymond Lukas, 59, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at JourneyCare in Barrington.

Mike was born on March 14, 1965, in Oak Lawn, IL, to Raymond and Patricia (Pietrzyk) Lukas. He devoted over 30 years to serving in the field of corrections, and he also worked for many years as a part-time firefighter/EMT, where his...

Dec 20, 2024

Rosario Tolentino Vallarata Valtos, age 93, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Rosario was born in Manila, Philippines on October 4, 1931. Rose's full name at birth was Maria Rosario Cecilia Tolentino Vallarta. Her friends just called her "Chit", which was her father's pet name for her. Her father was a civil engineer who...

Dec 20, 2024

Scott Warren Arnold, 60, of Barrington, formerly of Libertyville, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. He at the age of 60. Scott was born on November 4, 1964, in LaGrange, Illinois, to Jack and Betty Arnold. 

Full obituary is pending.

Services for Scott will be held privately.

Dec 19, 2024

Marlene Ann Mohr, 89, of Elkhart Lake, WI, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Huntley, IL.

Marlene was born January 27, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI to the late William and Lina Foell. On November 7, 1959 she was wed to Donald Mohr of Plymouth, WI. After Donald’s passing in 2012, Marlene remained in Elkhart Lake until moving to Crystal Lake,...

Dec 19, 2024

Robert Blair Dietz, 72, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, surrounded by family. 

Born on May 19, 1952, in Chicago, Robert was the beloved husband to Adrienne for 53 wonderful years. He was a devoted father to Christina (Brian Zalewski), Megan (Raymond Moresi II), Amy (the late Neil Margeson), and Melissa (Steve Alberts). He was a very active grandfather to...

Dec 18, 2024

Born 13 March 1941 in Bad Axe, Michigan, to Frank and Anastasia Kennedy. Carl was next to the youngest of nine children. He passed into God’s kind and loving arms on 18 December 2024 at home with his wife by his side. Or as pilots would say, CP Kennedy flew west. 

He loved learning new things and had earned his amateur...

Dec 18, 2024

Merrily Dee Stout, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication that touched countless lives. Born in 1943, in Gary, IN, Merrily grew up in Homewood, IL, where she cherished her family and shared her early years with her mother, Dorothy, stepfather, and siblings, Ginny and Chuck.

Merrily’s lifelong...

Dec 17, 2024

James "Jim" Connelly, 75, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Valley Hi Nursing Home. Born on May 14, 1949, to Edgar Connelly and Rose Howe, Jim proudly served in the Armed Forces. He had a passion for travel and was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, rarely missing a...

Dec 16, 2024

Myrna L. Metz (nee Martin), age 92, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024.

Born on December 11, 1932, in Harwood Heights, IL, she was the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Martin. Myrna retired from Illinois Tool Works after many years of service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Myrna is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Keith) and...

Dec 16, 2024

Gary William Grimm,77, a long time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 16, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1947 in Chicago, IL to William and Darlene Grimm. 

Gary will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Connie Grimm; his children, son Lee Grimm (Devon), daughters Katie Bloomberg (Jeff)...

Dec 14, 2024

Jean “Nannee” Flurry, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at home in Deer Park at the age of 94. Nannee was born on March 15, 1930 Macon, Georgia.

She graduated from the University of Alabama where she met and married James E. Flurry. Jean and Jim were married for 69 years, until his passing in 2019. They had four children,...

Dec 14, 2024

Sharon L. Krasel passed away peacefully December 14, 2024. She was born October 18, 1952 in Elgin and was a lifelong resident of Barrington. She is survived by her mother, Maythel Krasel; longtime partner, Tom Boarman; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Martin Krasel.

Sharon grew up in Barrington and attended Barrington schools. She worked at...

Dec 13, 2024

Bernadette Mary “Bernie” Jarosz, 86, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 16, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Bernadette was the daughter of the late Andrew and Emily Byrdak.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Joseph M. “Joe” Jarosz; her children, Judith (Shawn) Walker of Grayslake,...

Dec 12, 2024

Roxelyn “Roxy” Pepper, one of Chicagoland’s most influential yet humble philanthropists, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Roxy grew up in Wilmette, Illinois with her mother Berenice and father, J. Roscoe “Rocky” Miller - who served as president of Northwestern University from 1949 to 1969 and dean of the Feinberg School of Medicine from 1941 to 1949. 

Roxy met Richard...