Katie Cooney
Nov 20, 2024
Katie Cooney, 40, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1984 in Des Plaines, IL to James and Virginia Cooney.
Katie was a graduate of Palatine High School. While there she participated in Special Olympics track and field, basketball, swimming, bowling and cheerleading. Outside of school, Katie...
Steven "Lance" Lawrenz
Nov 19, 2024
Steven “Lance” Lawrence, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away on November 19, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1954, in Chicago to Harold and Dolores (Townsley) Lawrenz.
Lance married Barbara Maro on October 23, 1982 at St. Mary’s Church in Buffalo Grove, and together they raised two children, Crystal Lawrenz of Texas and Alan Lawrenz of Illinois.
Lance's career at Northrop...
John Meyer
Nov 19, 2024
John Meyer, beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and, above all, devoted husband to Patricia Meyer, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 79. His final moments were spent surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a testament to the life of family, love, and dedication he built over nearly eight decades.
Born in Evanston,...
Linda Sue Zarych
Nov 18, 2024
Linda Sue Zarych, 59, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, after a brave three-year journey with kidney failure. She was born in Chicago on December 12, 1964, to James and Frances (Locasho) Kokines.
Linda had an extraordinary ability to brighten any room with her easygoing nature and good cheer. Her playful personality and kind heart made her...
Sue Karecki
Nov 17, 2024
Susan Mary Karecki, 65, passed away surrounded by family on November 17, 2024, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Born on May 5, 1959, Sue was a cherished presence in the lives of her family and friends. She was depended on and trusted by many, and she created a welcoming home that was always open to loved ones.
Sue is survived by her...
Ginger Bradley
Nov 17, 2024
Mary Virginia “Ginger” Bradley (nee Dilger), age 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away from pneumonia on November 17, 2024, at the University of Chicago Medical Center after a fifteen-year battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Ginger was born on October 8, 1948, in Louisville, KY to Larry and Ginny Dilger. She grew up in Louisville and graduated high school from the Academy...
Robert Fenton Stanton
Nov 15, 2024
Robert Fenton Stanton, 82, currently of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1942, in Kortright, NY, to Ralph Stanton and Jenniemae (Hitt) Marshall.
He is survived by his stepchildren, Lisa (Willy) Deal of Rutherfordton, NC, Michele (Ray) Wehrs of Rutherfordton, NC, and Geoffrey (Rebecca) Paul of Venice, FL; his grandchildren, Christopher...
Sylvia Margaret Damiano
Nov 15, 2024
Sylvia Margaret Damiano (91) loving mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered the arms of her Savior on November 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 11, 1933, in Chicago to parents Henry and Clara Probst, married to Fred Sr. in 1955, Sylvia was the beloved mother of Sue Meyer (Mike), Peter (Carol), Henry, Sherri, Fred Jr....
Sharon Florence Kissane
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Sharon F. Kissane, Ph.D. was born in Chicago to Bruno William and Agnes Evelyn Mrotek in 1940. She earned a BA in English and acting from DePaul University, an MA in Communications from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Linguistics from Loyola University. She married James Q. Kissane and had two daughters, Laura Janine (Shaun) and Elaine Marie (John).
A...
Paul Tamraz
Nov 13, 2024
Paul Daniel Tamraz, 80, passed away peacefully November 13, 2024 at his home in Naples Fl,surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born January 13, 1944 in Flint, MI to Sarah (Warda) Tamraz and Alex Tamraz.
While attending Junior High School in Michigan Paul met the love of his life, Nancy Thorson. They would go on to attend college together at...
Jerry J. Cook
Nov 13, 2024
Jerry J. Cook, of Lake Barrington, passed away on November 13, 2024.
He was born November 7, 1934 in Jefferson City, MO, the son of the late Ormand and Marian (nee Callaway) Cook.
After a childhood in Missouri and Port Clinton, Ohio, Jerry played football at Bowling Green State University under Bo Shembechler.
He and fellow student Carolyn Newbirt eloped and were the...
Mary Ellen Wagener
Nov 13, 2024
Mary Ellen Wagener left us unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in Lake Zurich,Illinois at the age of 61. Mary Ellen is survived by her brother John (Mary Beth) of Green Oaks, Illinois; her nieces and nephew, Ashley (Mike), Caitlin (Tim) and Thomas; and her great nephews Asher and Callum. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...
Marion E. Rettke
Nov 13, 2024
Marion E. Rettke of Barrington passed away peacefully November 13, 2024, two days after her 99th birthday November 11 (1925). She was born in Chicago to Clarence and Ilona Gercken.
Marion was a loving sister to Clarence J. (Gail) Gercken; dear aunt to Arlene (late Don) Williams, Mel (Nancy) Karasek, Cheryl (Bill) Pawlik, Joy (Tony) Nogly, C.J. (Julie) Gercken III, and...
Bonnie Jean Haste
Nov 12, 2024
Bonnie Jean Haste, 56, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born in Libertyville, IL on November 14, 1967 to David and Kathleen (Schumacher) Haste.
Bonnie was a tenacious and loving woman who enjoyed spending her time with the people closest to her. She dedicated herself and her life to her family and friends. Her children &...
Karen Marie Rowland
Nov 12, 2024
Karen M. Rowland (nee Wieda/Lorentzen), age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her kids in the early morning of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Karen was born in Blue Earth, MN on February 12, 1954. She was raised in Sullivan, MO by her adoptive parents and after high school, moved out west to...
Ronald Rocco Civinelli
Nov 10, 2024
Ronald Rocco Civinelli, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Ronald was born in Chicago, IL on August 28, 1942.
He attended Park Ridge Military Academy and St. John’s Military Academy, graduating in 1960. He was the first cadet at St. John’s to graduate at the rank of colonel.
Ronald was a well-respected DuPage county attorney for over...
Christine "Chris" Iskra
Nov 10, 2024
Christine “Chris” Iskra,88, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. She was born January 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Bernice Bieszczat.
Chris was a lifelong sports enthusiast, with an unwavering love for her hometown Chicago teams and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Whether cheering on the Chicago Bears, Cubs, or Blackhawks, or...
Donald Milton Whitaker
Nov 9, 2024
Don Whitaker, age 73, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Don was born in Chicago, IL on November 7, 1951. Growing up in Logan Square, Don showed an early interest in business. Through determination and an unyielding work ethic, he built a successful business specializing in steel parts, eventually moving to Barrington Hills. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication not only...
Esther M. Ocampo
Nov 8, 2024
ESTHER M. OCAMPO, 99, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at her home in Cary, IL.
Esther was born on February 12, 1925 in the Philippines, to Nicolas Mallari and Eustaquia Quitalig. She graduated at the University of Santo Tomas, Bachelor’s degree in Education and married to Pablo G. Ocampo in 1955.
Esther taught 2nd grade Elementary School...
Richard "Dick" P. Reedy
Nov 8, 2024
Richard "Dick" Reedy was born December 29, 1931, in Chicago to Lawrence "Papa" and Estelle "Stell" Reedy. He was an Irish twin to his older brother Larry, who prevailed over Dick in their mother’s sanctioned “backyard boxing matches” to work out their sibling rivalry issues until, at long last, Dick won and was never challenged again. Larry (Pat) and Dick’s...
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