Jan 30, 2020

Ralph M. Dawson of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 30, 2020 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington with his family at his side.  Ralph was born in Maywood Park, IL, to Jim and Angie Dawson on June 12, 1929. The family moved to Crystal Lake when Ralph was 8 years old. Though they lived across the street from...

Jan 29, 2020

Nancy Joyce Westermann, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Palatine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the age of 66.

She was born March 27, 1953, the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Johnson.

Nancy is survived by her husband, William; her sons, William (Lauren), Daniel (Nicole), David...

Jan 28, 2020

William “Bill” T. Ewert, 88, formerly of Ingleside passed away on January 28, 2020 at the Bickford of Crystal Lake.  He was born in Chicago on September 30, 1931 to Wilbert and Henrietta (Petersen) Ewert.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Diane; daughter, Denise (Peter) Younger; grandsons, James (Megan) and Steven; his sister, Joyce...

Jan 28, 2020

Eleanor Dulin Swett, 92 of St. Augustine and formerly of Barrington, was born on July 3, 1927 and passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020. Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bruce) Becker and grandchildren, Robert and Thomas Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hale and Helen Dulin; and husband, Bobby. Eleanor will be remembered...

Jan 28, 2020

Jasper B. Sanfilippo, 88 of Barrington Hills, was born on March 26, 1931 in Chicago, and passed away peacefully at home January 28, 2020 surrounded by family.

Jasper attended Lake View High School in Chicago and was a 1953 graduate of the University of Illinois.  After graduation, he served 6 months Tour of Duty in the U.S....

Jan 26, 2020

Charles L. Brenneman, 87, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at his home in Barrington, IL. Chuck was born in New Castle, PA on June 29, 1932 to Paul and Margaret Brenneman. He was a proud US Army veteran who began his military career as a jumper and ended as a Sergeant. After military service, Chuck joined Jewel...

Jan 26, 2020

Esther R. Bien (Edelman), of Lake Zurich, formerly of Northlake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 97.

She was born December 13, 1922 in Farming, Minnesota, the oldest daughter out of 12 children of the late Albert Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Backes.

Esther came to Chicago during WWII to...

Jan 25, 2020

Letitia Margaret Barreuther (nee Nielsen), age 90, passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2020.

Letitia Margaret Barreuther was born in Omaha, NB just before the stock market crash of 1929. It is assumed due to the hard-financial times her parents gave her and her three siblings up for adoption. She was adopted when she was 5 years...

Jan 25, 2020

Robert “Bob” Sweeney, 71, of Fox River Grove, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020. He was born on August 20, 1948 in Pottsville, PA to the late Robert A. and Eleanor (nee Perlack) Sweeney.

Bob will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted wife, Debbie (nee Fischer); their children, Stephanie and Alexander Sweeney; furry companions,...

Jan 24, 2020

Richard F. Ruch, 86 of McHenry passed away peacefully at his home January 24.  He was born August 31, 1933 in Merrill, WI to Fred and Jeanette Ruch. Richard is survived by his children, Jennifer (Brian) Blair, Robin (Paul) Smith, and Rhonda (John) Urh; grandchildren, Trystin and Taryn Blair, April and Scotty Smith, and Sam, Nicole, and Julia Urh;...

Jan 24, 2020

Rebecca June (Sorvald) Roller, 93, currently of the Bickord in Crystal Lake, IL, formerly of Waukesha, WI, passed away on January 24, 2020 in Crystal Lake.  She was born on January 18, 1927, in Stoughton, WI, the last living of ten children born to Harry and Omanda (Holton/Halvorson) Sorvald.

Rebecca graduated from Port Wing High School in...

Jan 23, 2020

Darrel Reuben Gavle died on January 23, 2020. He was born on February 8, 1949 to Carol and Reuben Gavle in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  He was the third of three children, with two older sisters, Karen and Myreen.  Darrel married Susan Mortenson in 1978 and they had two children, David and Katherine (Katie).   He is survived by his spouse...

Jan 23, 2020

Carol Jean Lynott (nee Thyness), age 87, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Carol was born on November 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL.  As a young girl, she spent much of time living on the river and Crystal Lake. For over forty years, Carol...

Jan 23, 2020

William “Bill” Corvillion, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born on June 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Myrtle Corvillion.

Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Marines, following in his father and brother’s footsteps. He was a member of...

Jan 22, 2020

Lynn M. (Thomas) Thillman, 73, of Crystal Lake passed away January 22, 2020.  She was born October 2nd, 1946 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Clayton and Jeannette (Lothian) Thomas.

Lynn was a graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School Class of 1964.  On June 7, 1969 she married Douglas Thillman at St. Thomas Catholic Church in...

Jan 22, 2020

John Hacker of Lake Zurich passed away January 22, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. He was born January 23, 1928 in Evanston, IL to John and Martha Hacker.

John is survived by his sons, Paul (Rhonda), and Larry (Tamara) Hacker; and grandchildren, Jenna (James), Lisa, Brian, Jordan, and Cody.  He was preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2020

Megan Patricia Butz, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

Megan was born in Columbus, OH, on September 26th, 1993. She attended St. Francis de Sales grade school and Carmel Catholic High School. Throughout school, Meg was never idle. She loved playing basketball and golf, guitar, crafting, traveling, and volunteering, especially with Catholic Heart Work...

Jan 21, 2020

James F. Busse, 96, of Lincolnshire, at rest January 21, 2020.

Loving husband of Sheila (nee Calder) and the late Mary (nee Petrosky) and Nina (nee  McLeod), cherished father of Denise, and dear brother of the late Benjamin Busse, Edmund Bosek and Theresa Bruser.

Visitation Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 9 a.m. until the time...

Jan 21, 2020

Sara Marion Demitralis (nee Trippiedi), age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Sara was born on March 20, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois where she resided until she married in 1963. Shortly after marrying, she moved to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago where she raised her family.  She spent her later years residing in Crystal...

Jan 20, 2020

Kurt H. “Corky” Knaack, a life-long resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born on May 18, 1933 in Crystal Lake to the late Louis and Fern (nee Wakley) Knaack.

He was a proud veteran of the United States...