Mar 18, 2019

Rittmaster, Virginia Woods died peacefully on March 18th following a long illness.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Rittmaster and mother of Laura Gabbay.  Loving and cherished grandmother of Gabrielle and Daniel Gabbay. She is also survived by her stepdaughters Nan (Mark) Lvoff, Lynn (Harry) Omealia, Jill (Jordan) Saper and step grandchildren Alexander, Lindsay, Christopher, Megan, Emory, Harry, Sophie,...

Mar 18, 2019

Catherine Mura, 85, of Barrington, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, March 18th, 2019 in Barrington. She was born on July 29th, 1933 to Silas and Catherine Jerry Cartland in Park Ridge.

Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 51 years of marriage, Romeo E. Mura II; daughters, Theresa Mura and Trinette (David)...

Mar 18, 2019

Russell Regan Pirovano, 82, currently of Cary, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019.  He was born in Evanston, IL on January 5, 1937 to Russell H. and Jane (nee Regan) Pirovano.

Russell’s family meant the world to him.   He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 wonderful years,  Mary Jane (nee McVittie); his children, Thomas...

Mar 18, 2019

Gerard “Gerry” Vincent Egan of Park Ridge, formerly of Evanston, passed away peacefully on Monday March 18, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife, five children, and other family members as Irish tunes played in the background. He was 90 years old.

Gerry was born in Buffalo, New York on August 27, 1928. He was the youngest...

Mar 18, 2019

John L. Frasca, 98, currently of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2019.  He was born in Pozzalo Sicily, Italy on December 12, 1920 to Francesco and Anna (nee Roccasalva) Frasca.

John relocated to the United States where he would marry his lifetime sweetheart, Joanna C. Roccasalva. She preceded him in death in January 2018...

Mar 17, 2019

Karl W Fruecht was born on September 11, 1927 near West Mifflin, PA.

Karl was an Executive VP of Household International, and led the project with a host of great colleagues to make Household the first global financial institution to manage their daily profit and loss statement and information systems real-time.  After he retired, he held executive...

Mar 17, 2019

James “Jimmy” Francis DeMunno, 83, of Cary, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Chicago to Peter and Helen DeMunno.

James was a proud veteran of United States Army, where he served during the Korean War.

He graduated and earned his JD from DePaul University, College of...

Mar 17, 2019

Donald J. Kmiec, 81, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2019. He was born on October 12, 1937 in Chicago to Theodore and Eleanor Kmiec.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner of the restaurants, Polynesian Palms and Sylvia’s in Norridge until his daughter Carla...

Mar 17, 2019

Phoebe N. Harris, long-time resident of Algonquin, passed away at her home with family by her side on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94.

She was born September 7, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Floyd B. and Arline (nee Beamish) Ryron.

Phoebe was passionate about all animals and worked...

Mar 17, 2019

Marion B. Hanke, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019.  She  was surrounded by many of her children and her niece along with the wonderful nursing staff during her last hours. Marion was born in Chicago on August 2, 1931 to Nicholas and Anne Brosius.

Spending her early years in Chicago and...

Mar 17, 2019

Mary D. Paulsen Hoffing, beloved wife of Lee Hoffing, aged 77, died on March 17, 2019, in Barrington, Illinois. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 7, 1942.

Mary was a loving and devoted mother to her four children, Mary J. Paulsen (Gerst), Carolynne A. Paulsen (Weisenthal), Edwin F. Paulsen and Norbert J. Paulsen, and a...

Mar 16, 2019

Janet Irene Gardner, 99, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019. She was born on January 27, 1920 in Buffalo, New York to Norman and Jessie Smith.

Janet was a proud member of United Church Women. She was also a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Venice, FL and Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington,...

Mar 16, 2019

Dr. Thomas L. Cronan, of Morehead City, NC and formerly of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Barrington, IL at the age of 90.

He was born January 9, 1929 in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Thomas L. and Mary Agnes Cronan.

Tom proudly served his country...

Mar 15, 2019

Diane Gail King, 75, of Long Grove, formerly of Streator, born on February 24, 1944 to the late Bernard and Marie Hasse passed away on March 15, 2019. Diane was the loving mother of Rachael (Ovidiu) Roibu. She was the owner and teacher of Streator Beauty School and also the dear nanny of Kyle, Erin and Colin Henry for...

Mar 14, 2019

Erika R. Byrne, 94, of Lake Barrington, was born March 5, 1925 in Chicago to Eugene and Minnie (nee Ganshirt) Schwarz. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Lake Barrington.

Erika was a life-long, devoted Cubs fan.

Erika is survived by her sons, Paul (Bonnie) Byrne, Tim (Lisa) Byrne,...

Mar 14, 2019

Matt Schmidt of Crystal Lake passed away at his home, Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 38.

He was born January 19, 1981 in Barrington, the son of Frank and Margot Schmidt.

Matt enjoyed bowling and playing softball; he was an avid Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls and Bears fan.

Matt is survived...

Mar 13, 2019

Michelle was born July 21, 1964 in Waukegan to Michael and Jayne Stephanidis.  She passed away peacefully at her home March 13, 2019.

Michelle is survived by her husband of 30 years, Michael; children, Samantha, Cassandra (Kevin) Brusky, Alexander, and Zachary; father, Michael; sister, Thayae (Ralph) Weber; and brother, Steve Stephanidis.  She was preceded in death by...

Mar 12, 2019

Perttu “Pepe” Laakso, 64 of Tower Lakes, IL, passed away March 12, 2019. Perttu was born in Tower Lakes, IL to Toni and Perttu. He is survived by his wife Betsy, two amazing daughters, Anne and Maggie, as well as his mother, Toni, and sister, Liisa Laakso Jawed (Jerry), and sister-in-law Judy (Jan). He is preceded in death by...

Mar 12, 2019

Richard “Rick” Schneider, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 69.

He was born February 3, 1950 in Evanston, the son of the late Francis and Laura Schneider.

Rick proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Rick was the loving husband of...

Mar 12, 2019

Richard “Dick” Kelley, of Barrington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 96. He was born January 15, 1923 in Chicago.

Dick was a retired Chicago Fire Fighter having served for over 25 years.

Dick was a loving husband to Pat; devoted father to Patti Kay (John) Hagedorn and Marybeth (Bill)...