May 14, 2020

Mildred “Millie” Brodner, 92, long-time resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on, May 14, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1927 in Chicago to the late Mark and Apolonia Herzog. On March 3, 1962 Millie was united in marriage to Joseph F Brodner Jr. in Chicago. They celebrated 55 beautiful years of marriage until his passing in 2017....

May 14, 2020

Thomas R. Bell, 90, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2020. He was born on December 4, 1929, in Chicago to the late Everett and Harriet Bell.

Tom attended St. Viator’s, Schurz H.S., and Bradley University. He served as a medic in the United States Army from 1947-1948 and was a former officer...

May 13, 2020

Rita E. (Thomas) Hajost, age 97, of Barrington Village, Lake Barrington Woods, and formerly of Chicago, at rest on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Rita was born on February 21, 1923 in Chicago to the late Roy and Mary Ellen (Marie) Thomas. She was an active member of St. Turibius Catholic Church in Chicago, IL for many years....

May 12, 2020

Gladys Noble (nee Cooper), age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Gladys was born in Fraserburgh, Scotland on March 5, 1938. She was a graduate of the College of Nursing in Aberdeen, Scotland and was a nurse at the St. Helier in the Channel Islands in the United Kingdom. Gladys loved music and dancing,...

May 12, 2020

Wioletta (Dymon) Dobbertin, 37, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving husband Whit beside her.

Wioletta was a dedicated mother first and foremost and treasured her children. She is survived by her loving husband, Whit Dobbertin, and her two sons, Devin James and Carter Lucas.

Wioletta was...

May 11, 2020

Callum Scott Jacobson was born to Scott and Melody Jacobson on April 20, 2020, and he passed on May 11, 2020.

Prior to Callum’s birth, his mother spent nearly two months in the hospital to bring him into this world. His life was a testament to his mother’s strength and bravery. But Callum proved himself to be...

May 11, 2020

Martha was born January 13, 1932 in Deinsdorf, Germany to Erika and Edmund Lemcke. She passed away peacefully May 11, 2020 in Barrington.

Martha was an avid gardener and was active in the PTA and Crochet Club.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved doing for others.

Martha is survived by her...

May 10, 2020

Frank Kolmar, of Huntley, IL, 87, a retired auto mechanic of 45 years with Chrysler Corporation, passed away peacefully to his eternal reward on May 10, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1933 in Yugoslavia to Sebastian Kolmar and Genoveva Kostolani.

The loving husband of Maria (Neuhaus), they entered into holy matrimony on January 22, 1955...

May 8, 2020

Stephen Anthony Boand was born June 26, 1968 in Fairfield, Iowa to Anthony Bard and Diane Boand.  He passed away peacefully May 8, 2020 in Arlington Heights of a long illness. Stephen is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandy; daughter, Stephanie; father, Bard (Kathy) Boand; mother, Diane Pease Boand; brother, Brandon Boand;  nephews, Braden, Camden, and Mason...

May 7, 2020

Tom Sullivan, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on May 7 after a long struggle against medical problems unrelated to the current virus pandemic. He passed away at Evanston Hospital in the presence of caring professionals but, like so many others today, without family at his bedside. We are grateful for all those who cared for Tom in consultation...

May 7, 2020

Robert M. Voitik was born in Joliet, IL and then moved to Evanston, IL during his childhood. He was one of 5 brothers that attended St. Nicholas grade school and then St. George High School. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston as a mechanical engineer; thereafter, he was licensed as a Professional Engineer. He worked for...

May 6, 2020

James “JJ” Judge, 62, of Chicago, IL, born on December 7, 1957 and passed away suddenly on May 6, 2020. He was the loving father of Maggie Judge, Jenny (Ken) Kenevan, and Nikki Judge (Chris); cherished Pappy of Abigail, Cassidy, Eleanor, Camille, Addison, Colton, Austin and Harper; dear brother of Connie (Darrell), Bill (Carol), and Roseanne. JJ was preceded...

May 5, 2020

Eleanor Haugen Ward, long-time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 99.

She was born September 6, 1920 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Adolph and Alpha (nee Johnson) Haugen.

Eleanor grew up in Chicago, later moving to Oak Park, Illinois.  She worked as a...

May 5, 2020

Walter David Mason, age 76 of Crystal Lake, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 9, 1943, the son of the late Walter C. and Almera (nee Hicks) Mason.

Walter worked in human resources and labor relations – a career that spanned over 40 years.  He enjoyed...

May 4, 2020

“Simply the Best”

Aaron T. Shepley, age 56, Mayor and lifelong resident and advocate of Crystal Lake, died peacefully at home on May 4, 2020.

Aaron is survived by his loving wife and partner of over thirty years, Elizabeth “Regan” Daniels; his two daughters Madison and Chase Shepley; mother, Laverne L. (nee Mannheim); father, Darwin...

May 3, 2020

Robert Francis Gerry, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 3rd, 2020

Robert was born in Chicago, IL on April 1st, 1945 and was a resident of Chicago, Winona, Evanston, Lake Zurich, and Hawthorn Woods. He was a graduate of Mendel High School, St. Mary’s of Winona, Minnesota, and Loyola University in Chicago and taught school...

May 3, 2020

Daniel Lee Larsen, born Sept. 18, 1936 to Howard and Bess (Sturrock) Larsen in Omaha, NE, passed away peacefully in Marengo, IL on May 3, 2020 at age 83.

Dan spent the majority of his career serving as Pastor for Presbyterian congregations in OH and IL, and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (now Tree of Life)...

May 2, 2020

Richard B. Golf, 51, of Crystal Lake and California, was born on October 12, 1968 and passed away on May 2, 2020. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Golf and Jesse (Chris) Whyman; and mother of his children, Mary Bossov. Richard will be remembered for his passion for golfing and coaching softball. Memorial Visitation will be held on...

May 2, 2020

Patrick Andrew Potts, 59, of Barrington, Ill. passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born August 18, 1960 at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill. to Mike and Bobbi Potts of Wilmette, Ill. Patrick graduated from New Trier East High School where he was the captain of the varsity wrestling team. He received a scholarship to Auburn University...

May 1, 2020

Donald L. Trost, 85, of Gurnee, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020. He was born on September 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Park Ridge. Don was raised by his mother, Marion and adoptive father, Bert. Don had a close relationship with his mother until her passing when he was a child. Bert then married...