John "Jack" Pock

John "Jack" Pock

Nov 29, 2019

John Charles Pock, 75, of Arlington Heights, recently of Ingleside, passed away with his loving family by his side on November 29, 2019 from complications due to lung cancer. He was born on June 30, 1944 in Chicago to George and Dorothy (nee Fachet) Pock.

Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Army, 25th Infantry...

Thomas "Tommy" DiCerbo

Thomas "Tommy" DiCerbo

Nov 28, 2019

Tommy was born August 30, 1998 in Arlington Heights.  He passed away unexpectedly November 28, 2019 in Cary, IL.

Tommy is survived by his parents, Ron (Nancy Monaco) DiCerbo and Mary (William Kingstad) McAndrews; siblings, Allison (William) Balsam, Peter DiCerbo, and Mark DiCerbo; maternal grandparents, George and Katharine McAndrews; and great grandmother, Florence Born; Paternal grandparents, Carl...

Elaine S. Fruecht

Elaine S. Fruecht

Nov 28, 2019

Elaine S. Fruecht, 85, long-time resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2019. She was born on October 27, 1934 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Beatrice DeTomasi.

Elaine was a proud graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing in Lake Forest. Her nursing career spanned over 40 years working at St. Alexian Brothers...

Jack Edward Privatsky

Jack Edward Privatsky

Nov 27, 2019

Jack Edward Privatsky, 21, of Deer Park passed away on November 27, 2019.

Jack was a 2017 graduate of Barrington High School.  He was active in the snowboarding and skateboarding communities.  He loved music, playing the drums and riding his dirt bike.  He loved being in the mountains and in nature and was most at home in...

Janet E. (Reese)  Koesterer

Janet E. (Reese) Koesterer

Nov 27, 2019

Janet E. Koesterer, 78, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019.   She was born in Salem, IL to William E. and Dorothy Reese.

Janet married Roger Koesterer on October 5, 1963 in Salem.  In 1974 they moved from Salem to Terre Haute, IN then to Crystal Lake in 1990.  Upon Roger’s retirement, they lived...

Marilyn J. Raczka

Marilyn J. Raczka

Nov 23, 2019

Marilyn Joyce Raczka, 83, of Wonder Lake, IL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, November 23, 2019, after longtime illnesses.

Born in Chicago, June 26, 1936 to Herman and Marie Schiffli, Marilyn grew up in Chicago and attended Alvernia High School where she met her lifelong friends. After high school, Marilyn worked as a...

Patricia (Moriarty)  Tsotsos

Patricia (Moriarty) Tsotsos

Nov 22, 2019

Pat was born April 5, 1935 in Bury, England.  She passed away peacefully November 22, 2019 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family.

Pat is survived by her sons, Nick (Connie) and Mike Tsotsos; grandchildren, Patrick and Olivia Tsotsos; sister, Anne Elliot; brother, Tom (Elsie) Moriarty; and nieces, nephews and extended family in England, Ireland, and in...

William L. Lieberman

William L. Lieberman

Nov 22, 2019

William L. Lieberman, 94, of Barrington formerly of Wilmette, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019.  He was born September 27, 1925 in Chicago to Leo and Celeste (nee Cronkhite) Lieberman.

Bill was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army in France.  Upon his honorable discharge, he obtained his MBA from the University of...

Thomas Caughlin

Thomas Caughlin

Nov 21, 2019

Thomas Caughlin, 84, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

Tom attended Marquette University and earned his MBA from Loyola University. After spending most of his career as the Vice President of Human Resources at Furnas Electric Company in Batavia, IL, he retired in 1998.

Tom...

LaVerne R. Coughlin

LaVerne R. Coughlin

Nov 21, 2019

LaVerne R. Coughlin, of Lakewood, formerly of Barrington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 3, 1920 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Axel and Leona (nee Freeman) Carlson.

LaVerne met her husband, Kenneth, in high school. They were married for 61...

Arthur T. Towata

Arthur T. Towata

Nov 21, 2019

Arthur was born November 7, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA to Itsuji and Asayo Towata.  He passed away peacefully November 21, 2019 in Barrington.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Arthur attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where he earned a BS in 1962 and an MFA/M.Ed in 1971. He was an accomplished artist in the...

John "Jack" F. Berry

John "Jack" F. Berry

Nov 19, 2019

John “Jack” Berry, of Crystal Lake, IL formerly of Arlington Hts, IL, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2019 at the age of 93.

Son of the late John F. and Mae G. Berry; brother of Robert and the late Norma; devoted uncle to Laura Knauss-Docous (Nick), Joan Knauss-Harwell, Mary Knauss-Townsend (Dar), James Knauss (Amy), John Knauss...

David A. Paul

David A. Paul

Nov 19, 2019

David A. Paul, 84 of Lake in the Hills, IL and formerly of Chicago, IL was born on May 16, 1935 in Ukraine and passed away on November 19, 2019 in Elgin, IL. David was the loving and devoted husband of Mary (nee Brennan) for 55 years; cherished father of Katherine (Mark) Segal, Sandra (Brian) Forde, and the late...

John Grivas

John Grivas

Nov 18, 2019

John Grivas, 89 of Crystal Lake, was born on August 26, 1930 and passed away on November 18, 2019.

He was the loving husband of Mary (nee Benos) for 58 years; beloved father of Nick (Kathleen) Grivas and Chris (Kathleen) Grivas; cherished grandfather of Jon, Stephanie, Maggie, Mary, Theresa and Kristin; brother of Georgia, Fotini; and cousin,...

Tina Cindy (Leske)  Kreske

Tina Cindy (Leske) Kreske

Nov 17, 2019

Tina Cindy Kreske (nee Leske), 60, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on November 17, 2019 in Gallatin, Tennessee.

She was born August 10, 1959 in Elgin, the daughter of the late Frank and Elaine (nee Mehrings) Leske.

Tina attended John Hersey High School and Elk Grove High School, graduating in 1977. She worked for Northrop...

Kenneth L. Doroba

Kenneth L. Doroba

Nov 17, 2019

Kenneth L. Doroba, 85, of Cary, was born September 4, 1934 in Oak Park to Leo and Wanda Doroba. He passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019.

On May 27, 1961 he married Marie Cavallo. She preceded him in death after 57 years of marriage.

Ken was a veteran of the US Army serving his country...

Betty J. (Ehrhardt)  Koppa

Betty J. (Ehrhardt) Koppa

Nov 16, 2019

Betty J. Koppa (nee Ehrhardt), age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Betty was born on March 29, 1924 in Naperville, IL. She remained a resident of Naperville until 1984. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Betty is survived by her...

Pia Barbara Veronica Gerard

Pia Barbara Veronica Gerard

Nov 16, 2019

Pia Barbara Veronica Gerard (nee Virgili), 83, of Deer Park, IL. Born March 8, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to the late Petro and Anna (nee Andrashie) Virgili. The evening of November 16, 2019 Pia peacefully passed away at home surrounded by loving family members by her side. She was the loving mother of Annette (Bruce) Poulos, Deborah Lee Gerard,...

Omar L. Sutherland

Omar L. Sutherland

Nov 16, 2019

Omar L. Sutherland died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and family, and entered his heavenly home on Saturday, November 16, at the age of 93.  He was born in Pulaski, VA on August 8, 1926 to Harry and Leda Sutherland.

Omar lived his life for Jesus Christ.  He loved his Lord deeply and served...

Jay Branson

Jay Branson

Nov 15, 2019

Jameson “Jay” Branson, 65, of Wauconda, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday, November 15, 2019 in Chicago.

He was born October 12, 1954 in Gary, IN, the son of the late Harry Todd and Joan Lee (nee Massey) Schock.

Jay graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture....

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