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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

Nov 14, 2019

Andrew “Drew” Jordan Luedtke, 31, of Cary passed away November 14, 2019.  He was born February 14, 1988 to Gregory Luedtke and Laurel Luedtke.

Drew was a graduate of the 2006 class at Cary Grove High School. During his career, Drew accumulated numerous awards in football and baseball. Those accolades and accomplishments gave Drew the opportunity to...

Nov 14, 2019

Chuck was born May 25, 1944 in Braddock, PA to Charles and Irene Brennan.  He passed away peacefully November 14, 2019 in Cary. Chuck was born and raised in Braddock, PA. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. He moved to IL in 1973 with his wife and has called IL home since then. ...

Nov 12, 2019

Mary Ann was born on December 29, 1927 in Monessen, PA to Charles A and Beatrice Floro Schue.  She graduated from Rostraver High School, Belle Vernon, PA and Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. degree in Business Studies.  She taught business subjects in high schools in Pittsburgh, PA and Cincinnati, OH.  After moving to Crystal Lake, IL in 1972,...

Nov 12, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Cooper, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born on August 9, 1931 in Chicago to the late Francis and Margaret (nee Zeitz) Burns. Pat was united in marriage to Francis Cooper on June 23, 1952; they celebrated 64 wonderful years until his passing in 2016.

Nov 11, 2019

Michele “Midge” Junroe, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away suddenly on November 11, 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved sister of Laurel and Jane (Richard Hager) Junroe; dear aunt of Court (Kelly Hager) and Mallory (Dan Schug); great aunt of Jacob, Riley, Adalyn and Casey. Preceded in death by her loved parents, Leonard and Virginia and her special...

Nov 11, 2019

Bonnie Greer of Raleigh NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 11, 2019 age 84 in Barrington, IL. Born on February 10, 1935 in Pittsburgh PA, preceded in death by her husband Bob Greer (1994).

Bonnie lived her life with grace and will be joyfully remembered by her loving daughters: Cindy (Mark) Schaefer of...

Nov 9, 2019

David M. Fritschler, of Milwaukee, WI, recently of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019 at the age of 69. He was born on July 3, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Warren and Virginia (nee Holzman) Fritschler.

David was a printer at the Milwaukee Journal for over 40 years. He had a passion...

Nov 9, 2019

Clarissa J. Turner was born April 28, 1926 in Springfield, IL to Clarence and Ethel (Grieme) Tarr.  She passed away peacefully November 9 at The Fountains in Crystal Lake.

Clarissa is survived by her daughter, Carole Stein (Dr. Ty Stein); brother, Clarence Tarr (Gay); son in law Norman Bietsch; grandchildren, Chris Blisset (Amanda), Jennifer Bietsch, and Sarah...

Nov 9, 2019

Joseph C. Coco, 88, of Lake Barrington, IL was born on April 11, 1931 to the late Charles and Sebastiana Coco in Chicago, IL and passed away on November 9, 2019. Joseph was the devoted husband of Geraldine (nee Florek) for 59 years; loving father of Caren (Thomas) Hejza, Joseph J. (Rebecca) Coco, Andrea Coco, and Marcia (Stephen) Blaszinski;...

Nov 7, 2019

Raymond P. Wilkins of Barrington passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born on July 2, 1943 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Raymond P. and Antoinette (nee Sternola) Wilkins.

Raymond loved music and dancing.

He is survived by his sisters, Lucille Kasch and Mary Baily; and many loving nieces, nephews, great...

Nov 7, 2019

Mary Ann Trom passed into heaven on November 7, 2019 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was born November 3, 1947 to Delvin C. Boldt and Margaret M. Boldt nee Ryan in Chicago. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Chicago State College.

Mary Ann was the beloved wife of Dennis for 48 years and best friend...

Nov 6, 2019

Thomas Chester Duszynski, age 74, of Schaumburg, IL, at rest on November 6, 2019.

Beloved husband of Joy Duszynski; devoted father of Steve Duszynski, Lisa (John) Menich, and Jeff (Belinda) Duszynski; and cherished grandfather to Zachariah, Hannah (Trey), Elijah, Ryan, London, and Thomas.

His quick smile and quirky sense of humor even in the face...

Nov 6, 2019

Alice was born November 16, 1938 in Barrington, IL.  She passed away peacefully November 6, 2019 at her home in Crystal Lake.

Alice is survived by her daughters, Karen (Craig) Peterson, and Sharon (Thomas) Kosturik; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Melanie) Stevens, Jessica Stevens, Eric (Lauren Deal) Schultz, Michael (Caitlin) Kosturik, Brian Schultz, Nicole (Jose) Origel, Daniel (Gracyann) Kosturik, Laura...

Nov 6, 2019

Andy was born September 26, 1926 in Chicago to Peter and Jenny Sciortino.  He passed away peacefully November 6, 2019 in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family.

Andy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dolores; son in law, Russel Ostergaard; and grandchildren, Steven Ostergaard and Valerie (Jason) Watt.  He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 5, 2019

Patricia Eileen Ceithaml, 83, of Crystal Lake passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  She was born in Chicago on March 17, 1936.

Patricia will be greatly missed by her loving children, James, Peter (Stephanie), Jay (Jennifer), Jordan, Jayne (Jack) Kelly, Christi (Jeff) Davis, and Therese (Ted) Norstrom; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kopterski; cherished...