Dec 25, 2018

Mariam “Mimi” Adams (nee Tritt), passed in peace on December 25th at the age of 79.  She will be remembered by her brother Tedd, her children Jonathan, Ted, Susie, and Luke and by her 9 grandchildren who were “Nana’s” pride and joy.

Mimi was born in East Chicago, Indiana and spent much of her childhood in Redlands,...

Dec 24, 2018

Joseph E. Rayas passed away on December 24, 2018. He was surrounded with love by his family, Hospice and staff members from The Springs of Vernon Hills. He is survived by his children Dave (Sue), Dan (Heidi) and Debbie (Kevin) as well as his numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother, Jesus (Romana),...

Dec 24, 2018

Daniel Edward Rasmussen passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Kenosha, WI. He was born in Harvard, IL on December 14, 1955.

Dan was a proud veteran of the US Army.

Dan is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Johnson of Woodstock; step-father, James Johnson; brother, Wayne Rasmussen of Los Angeles, CA; and several...

Dec 20, 2018

Edward A. Sersen, 91, lifelong resident of Cary, was born June 25, 1927 in Cary to Edward and Olga Sersen. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Wauconda.

After graduating from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1945, he joined the Navy and served in and around China on a LSM until June of...

Dec 17, 2018

Annie Emilie Kalghatgi was born November 27, 2018 in Barrington. She heartbreakingly passed away Monday, December 17, 2018.

Annie is survived by her parents, Sahil and Emilie (nee McManus) Kalghatgi; her brother, Simon; her grandmother, Susan McManus; her ajji, Sapna Kalghatgi; her ajoba, Suhas Kalghatgi; her aunts, Mary McManus, Theresa McManus, and Ellen (Nicholas) Branson; her uncle,...

Dec 17, 2018

James “Jay” N. Hopman, Jr., 68, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 after a short, but tough battle with ALS at JourneyCare in Barrington, Illinois. Jay was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 4, 1950 to James and Beatrice Hopman.  Jay attended Leo High School and was an Evans Scholar at Purdue University, graduating in 1972.  Jay was...

Dec 16, 2018

Jean Dorn, 75, of Crystal Lake, started her new eternal life with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2018. She was born on November 28, 1943 in Melrose Park, IL to John and Marguerite  (Millikan) Sprouse.

Jean spotted Robert, her loving husband of 52 years, while a student at Proviso West High School.  Standing behind the...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert “Bob” Brauch, 89, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 27, 1929 in Rochester, NY to Clarence and Helen (nee Stahlman) Brauch.

Bob will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Helen, nee Scott; their 9 children,...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert “Bob” P. Kusmerz, Sr., 81, of Deer Park, IL passed away suddenly on December 14, 2018 after enduring Parkinson's disease for many years.

He was born on February 25, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Leonard and Anna Kusmerz.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Edmund, Leonard, Jr., Tom “Butch” and twin sister,...

Dec 13, 2018

The funeral mass for Daniel C. Murphy, 86, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Glenview, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St.,(Corner of Franklin and Ela Sts.), Barrington. Friends are invited to join the family at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be private in All Saints Cemetery,...

Dec 12, 2018

David Henry Bode, 76, of Crystal Lake, was born January 11, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Clement and Loretto (Schmitz) Bode. He passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Huntley.

David attended Loras college in Iowa.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea.  He began his career at United Airlines in...

Dec 12, 2018

James was born May 22, 1928 in Morton Grove and lived in Morton Grove, Barrington and Fox River Grove.  He passed away peacefully December 12, 2018 in Barrington.

James is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mari (Cysewski) Harrer; daughters, Aimee (Paul) Berner, and Judith (Frank Warnock) Harrer; grandson, Andrew Berner; and sisters, Midge Williams and...

Dec 12, 2018

Barbara Wessberg, 65, died suddenly on December 12, 2018. Barbara’s career was full as a senior manager at UFCW Union and Midwest Health as well as a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker. She leaves behind her husband of 26 years, Albert Wessberg; her mother, Patricia Edenhofer; her brother, Bob; her niece and nephew, Julie and Michael. She rests...

Dec 11, 2018

Jo Ann Lucille Moss, nee Holz, was born December 7, 1943 to Kurt and Frances Holz in Pensacola, FL, where Kurt was serving in the Navy. Upon discharge from the Navy, the family moved to Chicago, Illinois.

Jo Ann attended Calumet High School and then went to college at Northern Illinois University where she got her degree...

Dec 10, 2018

John Howland Sherman, Sr. “Jack”, 93, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was called home to heaven to join his beloved wife Betsey on Monday, December 10, 2018 after entering hospice in November 2017 for chronic kidney failure. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 11am on Friday, December 28 at First Congregational...

Dec 8, 2018

Nancy Elaine Lamoso, 58, of Cary, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at her home.

She was born April 17, 1960 in Elmwood Park to the late Richard and Shirland Groh.

Nancy enjoyed her work as a school bus driver, driving kids to and from school for the last 23 years. Mostly, she loved spending...

Dec 7, 2018

John P. “Jack” McCarthy, 75, of Cary, was born July 24, 1943 in Chicago to Patrick and Elizabeth (nee Geary) McCarthy. He passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 in Barrington.

Jack was a proud veteran of the Army and a retired Chicago police officer.

Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cindy A....

Dec 6, 2018

Born February 19, 1985 in Chicago to Leon and Patricia Patrick, Tanya passed away December 6, 2018 in Huntley.

A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Interment...

Dec 6, 2018

Thomas F. Steiner, 73, died peacefully in his home in Inverness, IL, on December 6, 2018, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tom was born in Dayton, OH, to Edward and Julia (Hollenkamp) Steiner. He graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Journalism in 1967 and married his wife Linda (Schlicher) shortly thereafter. He received...

Dec 6, 2018

Ernest was born June 25, 1935 in Chicago.  He passed away  December 6, 2018 at his home.

Ernest was a graduate of Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1960 and practiced Dentistry for 40 years before his retirement in 2000.  He served two years in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corp following school.

Ernest had...