Apr 1, 2019

Elsie J. Payne, 92, long time Chicago resident, was born February 19, 1927 to Hugo and Dorothy Stenke. She passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 in Woodstock.

Elsie was the cherished wife of the late August Payne; beloved mother of Kurt Payne; dear sister of Bernice (Andy) Pracko, the late Louise Stenke, the late Jerrold Stenke, Albert...

Apr 1, 2019

Margaret Lavaggi, wife of the late John J. Lavaggi, peacefully left this earth on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the age of 93 years young.

She is survived by her sister: Bernice Pak, children: Lynn (Bob) Cardinali, Steven Lavaggi, Diane (Fred) Sanders, Suzanne Gue, Beth (Tim) Lane, grandchildren: Michael (Vivian) Bocage, Ben Lane, Erika Lane, Rachel Sanders...

Mar 30, 2019

Dolores D. Bruemmer, 92, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Crystal Lake. She was born January 25, 1927 in Syracuse, MO to Henry and Della Bernice (nee Cooper) Daniels.

Dolores worked for TWA in Kansas City, where she met the love of her life, Robert O. Bruemmer. They married on October...

Mar 29, 2019

The Mass of Christian Burial for Donna Joan Hirsch (nee Holz), 62, of Barrington Hills, will be held Friday, April 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, corner of Franklin and Ela Sts, Barrington, where the family will be receiving friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Visitation will be held Thursday,...

Mar 28, 2019

Olive Long Michel, 91, of Lake Barrington passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2019. She was born on December 9, 1927 in Calhoun County, South Carolina, to Joseph and Emma (nee Mack) Long.

Olive was united in marriage to “Mike” E.W. Michel on May 6, 1950 in Richland County, South Carolina. They celebrated 40 years...

Mar 27, 2019

Eileen P. Heiden, 88 Of Barrington

Eileen was born April 4, 1930 to John and Sarah Martin.  She passed away peacefully March 27, 2019 in Lake Zurich.

Eileen was an avid traveler, visiting 17 countries with her travel buddy and daughter, Renee.  She loved animals, all things Elvis, and treasured the time she spent with...

Mar 27, 2019

Douglas Kenneth Larsen, of Inverness, passed away with his loving family by his side at his home on March 27, 2019 at the age of 79.

Doug was an engineer, employed with Imerca, Mallinckrodt and was president of Tri-Met. He and his wife traveled extensively and he loved his Norwegian Elkhounds.

Doug is survived by...

Mar 27, 2019

Dorothy Freyer Pratt beloved wife of the late George Bailey Pratt, of Barrington, Illinois passed away on March 27, 2019 at age 95. Dorothy was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Erwin Aaron Freyer and Martha Elizabeth Urban.

A proud alumna of Wellesley College where she majored in chemistry, Dorothy’s first job was in the research division...

Mar 26, 2019

Doris Olson Hoyne, age 95, was the beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Hoyne, loving mother of Thomas Hoyne (wife Christine), Scott Hoyne (wife Melinda), Carolyn H. Phelan (husband Daniel); a devoted grandmother to John Hoyne, Teresa H. Stevens (husband Tyler), Megan Howland, Lindsey Ragsdale (husband Trevor), Chad M. Phelan (wife Dana), Daniel L. Phelan, Kathryn C. Phelan,...

Mar 26, 2019

Mark Nichani “Manoj”, 49, of Palatine passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 26, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1969 in Bombay, India to Harry and Pam Nichani.

Mark always had an amazing smile on his face and lit up any room he walked into. He had a wonderful laugh that...

Mar 25, 2019

Astrid Lumbye Rapp (nee Sorensen) of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on March 25, 2019 at age 88.  She was born July 21, 1930 in Chicago to the late George and Theodora Sorensen.

Astrid will be deeply missed by her beloved children, James (Kellie) Rapp, Anita (Russ) Roewer, and Melinda...

Mar 24, 2019

Daniel T. Celler, 40, of Chicago, was born August 5, 1978 in Chicago to Daniel and Patricia (nee Dvoratchek) Celler. He passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home in Chicago.

Daniel was an accountant. He enjoyed collecting vinyl records and retro collectables. Daniel took pleasure in listening to music, walking for exercise, cooking,...

Mar 23, 2019

Beverly J. Skoniecke (nee Miller), 89, of Village of Lakewood, IL, passed away March 23, 2019 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Skoniecke, of Chicago Heights, IL.

Beverly was born February 9, 1930 in South Bend, IN to the late Joseph P. and Ruth (nee Hess) Miller.  She graduated from...

Mar 22, 2019

Arlene June Donnelly, 86, of Crystal Lake, was born May 31, 1932 in Geneva, IL to Gustaf Levin and Alice (nee Munson) Johnson. She passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 in Crystal Lake.

Arlene was a long time Crystal Lake resident, graduating from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1950. She married Richard Donnelly in 1952 and...

Mar 22, 2019

Ronald G. Bellei, 79, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Geneva and Batavia, was born on September 9, 1939 and passed away on March 22, 2019. Ron was the beloved husband of Carol J. (nee Brittain) of 50 years; loving father of Carolyn (Tim) Guernsey; cherished grandpa of Allyson and Erin Guernsey; dear brother of Daniel D. Bellei; brother-in-law of...

Mar 22, 2019

Michael Strysik, 69, of Island Lake passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1949 in Chicago to Michael and Dorothy Strysik.

Michael will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Sally, nee Mockus; daughters, Carrie (Andranik) Balian and Jennifer Peters; grandchildren, Jack, Maggie, Sophie and Luke...

Mar 20, 2019

Timothy Edward Ronzia, age 56, passed away on March 20, 2019.  A long-time resident of Crystal Lake, IL, Tim was born on July 11, 1962 in Kenosha, WI, to Edward and Rita Ronzia.  He attended St Joseph’s High School, and upon graduating, moved to Madison, WI where he entered into a position in the new (at the time) cellular...

Mar 19, 2019

Sharon H. Rossie, 68, of Wheeling passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1950 in Chicago to Edward and Helen “Dolores” Joas.

Sharon retired from Hollister, Inc after many years of employment. Sharon was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a very kind...

Mar 19, 2019

George W. Lindberg, a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the age of 86.

He was born June 21, 1932 in Crystal Lake, the son of the late Dr. A.V. Lindberg and Rilla (nee Wakem) Lindberg. He was the loving husband of Linda Merlo, whom he married June 20, 1964;...

Mar 19, 2019

June Ann Clark, 76, of Barrington, was born on January 19, 1943 and passed away suddenly on March 19, 2019. She was the loving mother of Michael (Stella) Clark and Jeffrey Clark; and the cherished grandmother of Austin, Elysa, Bethany, Ashley, Jack, Jane and Matthew.

June worked in the Barrington school district as a crossing guard and...