Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
H. Edward Tolle
Oct 11, 2019
The story concluded quietly at age 85 for H. Edward "Ed" Tolle with one last, tired (painless) exhale early in the morning of October 11, 2019 at JourneyCare Pepper Family Hospice Care Center in Barrington, IL. Among many earthly accomplishments, impressive scholarly advancements, medical survivals and numerous career achievements in his long life, Ed’s greatest gifts were those he...
Lois R. Madsen
Oct 9, 2019
Lois R. Madsen, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 86.
She was born January 25, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Aldo and Marie (nee Hodgins) Rinaldi.
Lois volunteered extensively for St. Thomas Church and with the local food pantry. She was a proud member...
Ruth E. Glover
Oct 9, 2019
Ruth E. Glover, 96, of Barrington, was born on April 8, 1923 and passed away on October 9, 2019. Ruth was a proud U.S. Coast Guard veteran who also obtained her pilot’s license. Ruth also had worked for Sylvania for many years until she retired. She was the loving mother of Sherry (the late Herbert) Feusi, George (Susan) Partridge...
Timothy C. Buckley
Oct 8, 2019
Tim was born January 18, 1971 in Elgin, IL. He passed away peacefully at his home in Barrington October 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Tim is survived by his father, David (B. Rae) Buckley, Sr.; mother, Judith M. Buckley; siblings, Katie (Jeff) Martins, David (Melissa) Buckley, Jr., and Andrew Buckley; and nieces and nephews, Allison...
Robert M. Boyd
Oct 8, 2019
Robert M. Boyd, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born January 4, 1935 in Chicago to the late George and Josephine (neé Dee) Boyd.
Robert had a variety of experiences, including pitching for the Detroit Tigers farm system, teaching at Broward College in Florida, serving on the Ted Bundy jury, serving as a...
Betty D. Hegner
Oct 6, 2019
Betty D. Hegner of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on October 6, 2019, in the presence of her loving family. She was 87. Betty is survived by her children, Chehalis (Arthur Ganson) Hegner and John (Rebecca) Hegner; step-grandchildren, Cat Ganson, Shawna Roberts, Maggie (Jason Funk) Roberts; her great-grandchild, Macey Jean; and brother, Raymond (Jeanne) Suiter.
Born in 1932...
Dennis Terrell Nix
Oct 5, 2019
Dennis Terrell Nix, age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 5th, 2019.
Denny was born March 9, 1946, in Waukegan, IL, the son of Emily Mary (nee Urcikan) and Charles Terrell Nix. As the courageous soldier he was, he bravely fought the effects of Agent Orange since returning from Vietnam in 1970 and succumbed to the disease...
Judy Veselsky
Oct 4, 2019
Judy Veselsky, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away at home on October 4, 2019.
She was born August 23, 1942 in LaGrange, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Leonard) Sammons.
Judy was united in marriage to Wayne Veselsky on November 30, 1968 at St. Cletus Catholic Church in LaGrange. She received...
Beth Jeanine Robertson
Oct 4, 2019
Beth Jeanine Robertson, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4th, 2019 with her loving family by her side.
Beth was born on August, 17, 1954 in Chicago, IL. She was a graduate of Barrington High School and earned her MBA at Northern Illinois University. Beth grew up in the Methodist Church. She was involved in...
Thomas E. Cosgray
Oct 3, 2019
Thomas Eugene Cosgray, 83, of Crystal Lake passed away on October 3, 2019 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. Thomas was born on August 18, 1936 in Star City, IN to Ernest and Ethel Cosgray.
Thomas joined the Army in 1956 after high school graduation. While stationed in France, he enjoyed traveling to many foreign countries. After returning...
Ralph J. Nelson II
Sep 30, 2019
Ralph J. Nelson II, age 84, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019.
Ralph was born in 1935 in Indianapolis, IN. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at Purdue University and served in the Marine Corps from 1958-60. He was a wildlife, underwater, and aerial photographer and his work as a Director of Photography can be seen in...
Stanton A. Faitz
Sep 30, 2019
Stanton A. Faitz, age 80, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, September 30, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
Stan was born on July 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL to E.K. and Harriet Faitz. He married Janet Barker on September 18th, 1965. Their 54th wedding anniversary was this year. Stanton...
Eleanor M. (Krecker) Stegeman
Sep 30, 2019
Eleanor M. Stegeman (nee Krecker), age 90, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.
Eleanor was born at home on the farm in Wheeling, IL on October 15, 1928 to William and Elizabeth Krecker.
The family moved to Crystal Lake in 1939 where she attended Immanuel...
Janet M. Kratochvil
Sep 29, 2019
Janet M. Kratochvil, 59, of Crystal Lake was born on October 3, 1959 and passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2019. Janet was the loving wife of Gene for 33 years; cherished mother of Gregory Kratochvil and MaryJo (Daniel) Nitz; dear sister of James and Joseph Heaney; best friend and sister-in-law of Brenda Hooper; and beloved aunt, cousin, and...
Stephanie L. Garcia
Sep 29, 2019
Stephanie L Garcia, née Toussaint, was born October 14th, 1963 and passed away with her loving family by her side on September 29th, 2019.
She loved children and devoted the majority of her life to them as a foster parent and day care provider.
She was the beloved wife of John G. Garcia; cherished mother...
Darlene A. Donahue
Sep 29, 2019
Darlene A. Donahue, formerly of Chicago and Freeport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 82.
She was born December 14, 1936 in Freeport, the daughter of the late Walter and Louella (nee Dilly) Lamm.
Darlene worked as a trust officer for over 20 years. Later in life at age...
Anthony Charles "Tony" Dahm
Sep 28, 2019
Anthony Charles Dahm, age 73, died peacefully Sept 28th after a year long battle with cancer.
Tony was the oldest son of loving parents Ethel and Erwin Dahm. Tony grew up working many long days at Ethel’s Place, his parent’s local farmstand. He worked alongside his parents and eventually ran the business which was famous for its...
Carol Jean Wardell
Sep 26, 2019
Carol was born March 29, 1933 in Astoria, IL. She passed away September 26, 2019 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Carol was a lifelong teacher and learner and an inspiration to other teachers and learners. She went back to school to earn a master’s degree in special education while parenting four kids, and later taught special needs children in...
Edwin "Skip" Houlihan
Sep 26, 2019
Skip was born June 27, 1931 in Libertyville. He passed away peacefully September 26, 2019 in Chicago.
Skip is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally; children, Kelly (Curt) Schenk, Michael (Wendy) Houlihan, and Thomas (Mary Beth Cloutier) Houlihan; daughter in law, Mary Kay Houlihan; grandchildren, Stephanie and Kevin Schenk, Colin and Claire Houlihan, and Madeline...
Sam Meckel
Sep 26, 2019
Sam Meckel, of Crystal Lake, passed away September 26, 2019.
Sam was born June 8, 1974, the son of Ralph and Ann Meckel. He grew up in Crystal Lake. Sam was a loving son and cared for his family. He was the loving brother of Stephen Meckel and Suzanne Meckel Wickman.
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