Carol Vanderlinden
Jan 3, 2025
On Friday, January 3rd, 2025, our dear mother Carol Jean Vanderlinden (nee Metzner) passed away at the age of eighty-six. Carol was born the second child to her parents Arthur & Evelyn (nee Norton) Metzner in Chicago, IL on Monday, September 5, 1938.
Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack Vanderlinden. Carol and Jack were married on June...
Donald James Novarro
Jan 3, 2025
Donald James Novarro
November 25, 1963 – January 3, 2025
Donald James Novarro, 61, of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born on November 25, 1963, Don was a proud Desert Storm veteran who served his country with honor and dedication. He carried a fierce pride in his service, as well as the hidden scars that many veterans bear.
Donnie was...
Richard V. Butler
Jan 3, 2025
Richard V. Butler, 92, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1932, in Elmwood Park, Illinois. His mother, Katherine (nee Losee) Butler, and father, Thomas Butler were from St. Joseph, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Thomas Butler, and sister, Thelma (nee...
Debra "Debbie" Doll-Power
Jan 3, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Doll-Power, 68, of Island Lake, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Born on December 28, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jack and Arlene Doll, Debbie grew up in the vibrant Old Irving Park neighborhood, where she began cultivating deep compassion and strength that would define her life.
Debbie built a distinguished career as a makeup artist, earning admiration...
James Wade Bidle
Jan 2, 2025
Rev. Dr. James W Bidle, of Crystal Lake, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at age 97 on Jan 2, 2025.
He was born on Nov 13, 1927 to Charles and Helen Bidle in the tiny town of Apple Creek, OH. He sold candy and ice cream in his Dad’s general store in the 30s, and enlisted in the...
Helen Laura Pauline Wachholz Messerschmidt
Jan 2, 2025
Helen Laura Pauline Messerschmidt (née Wachholz), age 96, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1928, to the late Elizabeth (née Krentz) and the Reverend Conrad John Stephen Wachholz. Helen was the devoted wife of the Reverend Lester Paul Messerschmidt for 42 years; the beloved mother of Paul Steven (Julie), John...
James Silvio Romani
Jan 1, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Silvio Romani, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 80.
James was born on October 17, 1944, in Chicago, to Silvio and Yolanda Romani. A proud Army veteran, James dedicated his life to service, both to his country...
Robert Francis Lamping
Jan 1, 2025
Robert Francis Lamping, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL to the late Adam and Magdalene Lamping.
Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served for 2 years from 1957 to 1959, most of which he was stationed in Germany.
After the...
Catherine Mary Waters
Dec 31, 2024
Catherine Mary Waters (nee Clements), age 85, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024.
Catherine was born in Chicago, IL on August 23, 1939 to the late Arthur and Cecilia (nee DeCaluwe) Clements. She dedicated 50 years of her life as a mother-baby nurse. She was an avid reader, with Daniel Steele novels being among her favorites. Her true joy, however,...
Sandra Sue Pope
Dec 31, 2024
Sandra Pope, 85, passed away peacefully on December 31st. Born in Burlington, Iowa, to Alfred and Edith (Wilke) Wasson, she graduated from Danville High School in 1957 and AIB College of Business in Des Moines, where she was a member of Alpha Iota Sorority.
Sandra had a distinguished career as an Executive Secretary and later as a Realtor, earning honors such...
Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen
Dec 30, 2024
Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen, 94, died December 30, 2024. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 9, 1930. Carol-Anne began piano lessons at four years old at Lawrence Conservatory of Music, Appleton, Wisconsin. Prior to that she spent a term in rhythm class only, no playing. In fifth grade she started playing the piano for the church Sunday school. In...
Larry "LT" Reimer
Dec 30, 2024
Larry "LT" Reimer, 73, of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1951, in Woodstock, IL, to the late Walter and Lorraine Reimer.
Larry graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1969, and in 1971, he proudly joined the United States Air Force, where he served until 1974. After returning home, Larry worked...
Donald "Don" Patterson
Dec 30, 2024
Donald "Don" Patterson, 68, of Island Lake, IL passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. Born on November 24, 1956, in Oswego, NY to William Charles and Alice Virginia Patterson, Don lived his early years in his beloved hometown before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he would serve his country with honor for 20 years.
Don's military service was...
Kathleen P. Callahan
Dec 29, 2024
Kathleen P. Callahan, 81, of Marco Island, FL and Barrington, IL died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 29th after a courageous battle with chronic illnesses.
Kathy graduated from Elmwood Park High School and attended the University of Colorado. She graduated with a degree (BA) in Art History from Northeastern Illinois University. In Palatine (IL), she served as the...
Kimberly Copeland
Dec 29, 2024
Kimberly Carol Copeland, 66, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on December 29th, 2024. She was born on May 26th, 1958, in Elgin, Illinois, to the late Harry Murval and Carol (nee Souza) Smith.
Kim attended Crystal Lake Central High School, Class of 1976, where she played tennis and was a varsity cheerleader. She attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois,...
Skip Moore
Dec 29, 2024
Skip Moore, 63, of Cary, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024. Born Harry Curtis Moore, Jr. on November 11, 1961, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Skip was the only child of Harry and Helen Moore.
Skip earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from...
Lori Karen Deasy
Dec 28, 2024
Lori Karen Deasy of Cary, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. Lori was baptized into Christ on March 28, 1965, and confirmed her faith on May 20, 1979
A 1983 graduate of Lutheran High Northwest, Lori was a cheerleader who brought joy and...
Paul L. Jochum
Dec 27, 2024
Obituary for Paul is currently pending.
A visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake.
Mary Faith Dorweiler
Dec 26, 2024
Mary Faith Dorweiler passed away peacefully December 26, 2024 in Barrington. She was born July 18, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to Ancel and Mary Hays.
Mary Faith was a lifelong resident of Barrington and a member of the Village Church of Barrington. She was a devout follower of Christ and is now in the presence of her Lord. She is...
Lena J. Duese
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...
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