Joseph Freund

Joseph Freund

Oct 27, 2024

Joseph Freund, 90, of Lake Barrington passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1934 in Steinerleinbach, Germany to Georg and Maria Freund. He was the third of seven children. While in Germany, Joe completed the sixth grade then went on to study and train to be a master cabinetmaker. In the late...

Elizabeth F. Valdez

Elizabeth F. Valdez

Oct 25, 2024



Elizabeth F. Valdez, age 86, passed away on October 25, 2024. Born in Chicago on April 8, 1938, to Klem and Alice (Piontke) Wittek, Elizabeth grew up helping in her family’s business, Wittek Golf, which sparked a lifelong love for the game. On June 16, 1956, she married Gordon Valdez and moved to France while he served in the Army....

Thomas P. Graan

Thomas P. Graan

Oct 24, 2024

Thomas Paul Graan, age 71, of Lake Zurich, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on June 22, 1953, in Chicago to Ralph and Mary (Mazzocco) Graan, Tom lived a full life defined by humor, hard work, curiosity, and a passion for learning.

Growing up on the southeast side of Chicago, Tom’s childhood was marked by time spent surrounded by family...

Dennis Charles Zonsius

Dennis Charles Zonsius

Oct 23, 2024

Dennis Charles Zonsius, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1930, in Chicago, IL to John and Helga Zonsius. 

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lorraine Zonsius (nee Kendzior); loving children, Valerie (John) Holaday and Bryan (Janet) Zonsius; loving grandchildren, Steven (Brittany) Zonsius, Kristyn (John) Dowd, Nathan (Shannon)...

Richard G Capcik

Richard G Capcik

Oct 22, 2024

Richard “Dick” “Gizmo” Capcik, age 82, was a larger-than life character with a great sense of humor, deeply devoted to his family, and a true people person. Known for his raw language and standout personality, Richard found joy in cooking, building restaurants and fishing. He built numerous pizza restaurants and fast-food locations, and also owned his own bars and restaurants...

Isabel Galvin Edwards

Isabel Galvin Edwards

Oct 22, 2024

Isabel Galvin Edwards, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Warren Barr in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Isabel was known to all of her friends and family as Bitsy. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 20, 1941 and was the daughter of James and Betty Galvin. 

Growing up, Bitsy lived in Raton, New Mexico at the T.O....

William "Bill" E. Stripp Jr.

William "Bill" E. Stripp Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

William "Bill" E. Stripp Jr, 54, of Crystal Lake, passed away on October 22, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1970 in Elgin, IL. Bill Stripp was born, raised, and a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois. A devoted husband of 31 years to his wife Helen. A proud and loving father to Andrew (wife Juliet) and Brian (partner...

Marjorie A. Wesa

Marjorie A. Wesa

Oct 21, 2024

Marjorie A. Wesa, 83, of Elk Grove Village, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1940 in Evanston, IL to Francis and Ruth Burzik.

On February 17, 1962, she married John Wesa. They raised their three children in Elk Grove Village and celebrated 60 beautiful years of marriage until his passing in 2022.

Marjorie enjoyed...

Donald Edward Caithamer

Donald Edward Caithamer

Oct 20, 2024

Donald Edward Caithamer, 86 of Port Barrington, passed away at 7:35 AM on Sunday, October 20, 2024, after many heroic medical battles and beating the odds several times. He was surrounded by his loving children. 

Born in Chicago, July 17, 1938, he was the son of a professional baseball player for the Chicago White Sox, George T Caithamer and Blanche (Nee...

Donald "Don" L. Wolf Sr

Donald "Don" L. Wolf Sr

Oct 20, 2024

Donald L. Wolf Sr, a man of God, was born on October 23, 1944, in Summit, NJ, to George and Carol Wolf. He went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted Christian, Don lived a life rooted in his faith, constantly sharing the message of God's love with...

Dolores LaVerne Serpe

Dolores LaVerne Serpe

Oct 20, 2024

Dolores LaVerne Serpe, of Cary, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the age of 90.

She was born January 31, 1934 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa (nee Weigl) Radtke.

Dolores spent her career in banking; she loved puzzles and games, dancing and shopping; she was a movie buff, and enjoyed...

Teofilo Tiscareno-Ponce

Teofilo Tiscareno-Ponce

Oct 18, 2024

Teofilo Tiscareno-Ponce, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully October 18, 2024 in Hoffman Estates. He was born August 15, 1967 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Marcial Tiscareno Exparca and Pretra Ponce Castaneda. 

Teofilo is survived by his beloved wife, Francisca; children, Paulina, Cesar, and John Paul Tiscareno, and his siblings, Elodia Tiscareno-Ponce, Amelia Tiscareno-Ponce, Maria Dolores-Tiscareno-Ponce, and Hector Tiscareno-Ponce. He was...

Marjorie A. Leibert

Marjorie A. Leibert

Oct 17, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” Leibert, age 91, passed away on October 17, 2024 at Florence Nursing Home, in Marengo, Illinois.

She was born on May 19, 1933, in Elgin, Illinois to Otto W. Moeller and Frances (Way) Moeller.

She married Kenneth Leibert on June 9, 1951 in Burlington, Illinois. They were married for 49 eventful years until his passing in November of 2000. Marge...

David W. Kaliski

David W. Kaliski

Oct 17, 2024

David W. Kaliski, loving husband and dear friend, passed away suddenly, October 17, 2024. He was born May 15, 1972, in Chicago, to Walter and Barbara Kaliski. 

Those who knew David will remember him for his infectious smile, deep-rooted faith, and his rare gift for making others laugh. No matter the circumstance, you'd always leave with a story of something funny/crazy...

Joseph Michael Whowell

Joseph Michael Whowell

Oct 17, 2024

Joseph Michael Whowell, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Chicago and Elmwood Park, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the age of 60.

He was born March 12, 1964 in Chicago, the son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (nee Kraft) Whowell.

Joe attended Trinity International University, and graduated with a degree in communications. Joe was a retired police officer...

Jane Milano

Jane Milano

Oct 16, 2024

Jane Milano, of Barrington Hills, formerly of Huntley, passed away October 16, 2024 at the age of 101.

She was born October 11, 1923 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of the late Lee and Effie (nee Whitehead) Price. 

Jane is survived by her sons, Carmen (Eileen) Milano and Michael (Karen) Milano; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Sarah (Dwain), Margaret (Leo), Daniel, Chris, Luca (Kelly),...

Willliam R. Deacon

Willliam R. Deacon

Oct 16, 2024

William passed away peacefully October 16, 2024 in Barrington.  He was born July 14, 1929 in Chicago to Robert and Mary Deacon.  He is survived by his children, Michele (Mark) Shultz, Suzette Sanecki, Regina Shuflitowski, Christina (Greg) Huffman, Mary (Mark) Colby, and William (Sandy) Deacon, Jr.; grandchildren, Teegan (Dillon), Alexander, and Delaney Shultz, Carter (Bethany),and Madelyn Sanecki, Megan and Jared...

Paul Martin Loeber

Paul Martin Loeber

Oct 15, 2024

Paul M. Loeber passed away peacefully at his home October 15, 2024. He was born October 19, 1931 in Chicago to Martin and Emily Loeber.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Mary; children, Christopher M. (Sharon) Loeber, Peter Loeber, Christopher G. Loeber, and Carrie (John) Marples; grandchildren, Taylor and Nicole Loeber, and Julie Anne, Josephine, and Paul...

Judith Ann Sola

Judith Ann Sola

Oct 15, 2024

Judith (Judy) Ann Sola (nee Lind), age 77, passed away on October 15, 2024, in her Crystal Lake home with her family and dog by her side. Judy was born and raised in Chicago, where she attended Little Flower High School. She was a natural athlete and academic, and took her talents to DePaul University, where she earned a Bachelor...

Sarah Anne Niederkorn

Sarah Anne Niederkorn

Oct 14, 2024

Sarah A. Niederkorn, 18, of Cary, Illinois, passed away in Cary on October 14, 2024. 

Sarah, otherwise known as Rah-Rah or Sarahbear, was born to Marc and Liz Niederkorn on April 11, 2006, in Lake Barrington, Illinois. She graduated from Cary-Grove High School with honors and had a dream to help change mental health for others. Sarah was a passionate Taylor Swift...

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