Jan 6, 2019

Vincens LoBosco, 88, of Algonquin, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Autumn Leaves in Crystal Lake.  He was born October 10, 1930 in Palermo, Italy to Andrew and Celia LoBosco.  On September 15, 1956 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Reeser.

Vincens served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He worked for Continental...

Jan 6, 2019

Barbara J. Polash, 73, of Crystal Lake and Fort Meyers, FL passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her home in Florida.

Barbara was born January 28, 1945 in Evanston, IL to Arthur and Virginia (nee Dullin) Rek. She was united in marriage to William J. Polash on October 11, 1969 in Chicago.  After earning her...

Jan 5, 2019

Donald Lydon was born May 3, 1933 in Chicago.  He passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Barrington January 5, 2019.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Donna (Stephen) Turk, and Kathy (Mike) Rickerson; grandchildren, Morgan, Kelly, and Gavin;  siblings, Patrick (Jeanine) Lydon, and Loretta Lydon; and was the beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

Jan 4, 2019

Richard Lymon Louderbough passed away at his home in Fox River Grove on January 4, 2019 at the age of 54. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Deirdre Reishus, step-daughter Nina Patterson, step-son Ryan Asel, grandson Jace Patterson, granddaughter Hazel Patterson, mother Judith Louderbough, sister Mari (Michael) Adams, niece Gwendolyn Adams, and nephew James Adams. Rich...

Jan 2, 2019

Judith (Judy) A. Jones, 73, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Huntley after a brief illness. She was surrounded in love by her family. Judy was born August 30, 1945 in Oak Park to Alva Norris Cook and Dorothy (DeWolf) Cook. She spent 5 years with her parents living in Prairie Grove, AR at a...

2019

Katharina Urban, 95, passed away on December 3, 2019. She was the mother of Marianne (Stefan) and Gerda (Joseph); grandmother of Steven (Elizabeth), Monica (William), Peter (Tracy), Victoria (Daniel) and Jody (Barbara); great-grandmother of 15 great-grandchildren; and aunt and cousin of many. Katharina was preceded in death by her husband, Stefan; her granddaughter, Christine; and her brother, Georg. Katharina...

2019

Lillian D. West of Sarasota, Florida, formerly from Kildeer, IL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 19, 2019. She was born, Ljiljana Dion Markovic, in Belgrade, Serbia. In her mid-20’s, she immigrated to the United States and married Richard J. West in Chicago, Illinois. Lillian was a dedicated wife, and mother of six adoring children....

2019

Michelle Marie Rowley (nee Miller), age 45, of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side after a very courageous battle with Colorectal cancer.

Michelle was born on April, 17th, 1974 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She grew up in Libertyville, IL and was a 1992 graduate of Carmel...

2019

Donald A. Penn, of Crystal Lake, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 79. He was born in Colorado.

Don is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Jeff (Stacy), Greg (Holly), Sharlan (Bryant) and Zach; grandchildren, Erin, Andrew, Benjamin and Noah; brothers, Ronald and Bill and sister, Marilyn.

A private family service...

2019

Robert Jarvis, 77, of Daytona Beach passed suddenly on Sunday August 4, 2019. Bob was born in February of 1942 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. It was here that he met the love of his life Ann and they married while he was enrolled at UW Whitewater. Soon after marriage they had their first child, Pat and seven years later they...

2019

Lorraine Kautz, 100, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2019. She was born in Chicago, IL to Edward and Mary Boddy.

Lorraine enjoyed painting, shelling and sewing. She was an avid quilter and one of the founding members of the McHenry County Quilt Club.

Lorraine will be deeply missed by her loving daughters, Diane and...

2019

Elaine Adrienne Ott, 94, of Lake Barrington, was born on May 4, 1924 and passed away on January 26, 2019. Elaine was the loving mother and mother-in-law to Janice (Dennis) Rotunno and Diane (Phil) Russell; cherished grandmother of Lynn (James) Taylor, Carolyn (Adam) Tiltz and Phillip (Kathryn) Russell; beloved great-grandmother of Bryce and Allison Taylor, Callen Tiltz, Raelyn and...

2019

Jo Ellen Panek, 74, of Crystal Lake, was born November 12, 1944 in Chicago to Robert and Margaretta (nee Kaelke) Pfeiffer. She passed away peacefully Tuesday, January1, 2019 at her home in Crystal Lake with her family by her side.

She received her Masters in Education at Western Illinois University as well as amassing many certificates in...

2019

Wayne Kenneth Schneider died Tuesday, January 1st, 2019.  Wayne was born in Orange, New Jersey in July, 1935, the third of seven children of Harry J. and Lillian Schneider.  He grew up in Dover, Delaware and LaGrange Park, Illinois, graduating from Lyons Township High School in 1953.  Wayne attended the University of Illinois, graduating with a Bachelor of Science...

Dec 31, 2018

Born August 17, 1951 in Pittsfield, MA to the late John and Mary Noonan, he passed away peacefully Monday, December 31, 2018 at the age of 67.

John is survived by his daughters, Aleen Tompkins, Katie (Gabriel Rohde) Noonan, and Kimberly Noonan; his grandchildren, Taylor Tompkins, Jack Nierodzik, Kylee Rohde, Nathan Tompkins, Nolan Tompkins, Scotty Rohde, and...

Dec 31, 2018

Robert was born January 17,1952 in Evanston.  He passed away at his home December 31, 2018.

Robert is survived by his children, Melissa (Ryan) Young and Jason Towne; grandchildren, Caitlan Walsh, Jackson Young and Bryson Young; siblings, Tom (Caprice) Towne, Bruce Towne, Steve (Annette) Towne, Eileen (Chris) Emde, and Beth (Joe) Lasare; and former wife Karen Towne....

Dec 31, 2018

Michael J. Marotta, 76, of Crystal Lake, was born June 17, 1942 in Evanston to Samuel and Alice (nee Guest) Marotta. He passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 in Huntley.

Michael was a resident of Crystal Lake for 50 years. He was the previous owner of a Culligan franchise and Labemi’s in Crystal Lake. He was a...

Dec 31, 2018

Rose Marie Partyka, 90, died peacefully Monday, December 31, 2018 in Crystal Lake.

Rose married her beloved husband, Richard Partyka, on June 28, 1947. They celebrated 65 years of a wonderful marriage, raising three daughters in northwest Chicago. As a homemaker, Rose enjoyed baking and sharing her love of cooking with family. She so loved hosting her...

Dec 29, 2018

Frances M. Wisniewski passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 at the age of 97.   Frances was born in Chicago on October 2, 1921 to Raymond and Dorothy Konitzer.

Frances was the beloved wife of the late Chester Wisniewski; devoted mother of Carol Tarsitano and Michael (Vera) Wisniewski; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Rick) Schindler and Jay Wisniewski;...

Dec 29, 2018

Martha A. Reilly, 86 of Buffalo Grove, was born on September 24, 1932 in Litchfield, IL to the late Frank J. and Agnes M. Bugiel and passed away on December 29, 2018. Martha was the loving mother of Maureen Zimmerman, Sean (Brenda) Reilly, Patrick Reilly and Ellen (Richard) Geerts; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Brian), Nick (Kim), Katie (Mark), Greg...