Oct 8, 2018

June L. Dixon, 94, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 8, 2018. She was born on January 18, 1924 in Chicago to Charles and Mary (nee Gavin) McCarthy.

June was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with them.

She will be deeply missed by her loving...

Oct 7, 2018

Eileen M. Bellerud nee Turner, 92, life-long resident of Crystal Lake, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home.

Born on August 21, 1926 in Crystal Lake, she was the eldest of four children born to Warren C. and Erma E (Bristol) Turner.

She met her future husband, Alister “Al” Bellerud ...

Oct 7, 2018

Ernest “Ernie” Stenstrop, 91, of South Barrington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2018. He was born on March 29, 1927, in Chicago to Carl and Emma (née Jensen) Stenstrop.

Ernie was born in Chicago to Danish parents. He spent part of his childhood in Denmark, returning to the U.S. when he was 10. He was ever...

Oct 6, 2018

Isabelo Arosa Alegado, 76, of Lake Zurich passed away on October 6, 2018.  He was born in Lucban, Quezon in the Philippines.  He moved to the US in 1969 and then made Chicago his home.

In 1970 he met the love of his life, Milnor Loyola and they were married in 1971.  Isabelo worked for the U.S....

Oct 5, 2018

Edith Maynard, 88, of Lake Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 5, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island to Francis and Edith (nee Hoyt) Follis. Edith approached life with a boundless sense of humor, compassion, and curiosity. She had an amazing ability as a birdwatcher (by sight...

Oct 5, 2018

June T. Stecher (b. June 5, 1930 - d. October, 5, 2018) was born in Cleveland, Ohio to an Irish immigrant mother and Greek immigrant father. She grew up on Chicago’s South Side and graduated from Old St. Pat’s Catholic High School, in 1948. After high school, June worked as an administrative assistant for Pure Oil, located in Chicago’s...

Oct 4, 2018

Bernice Ann Kucynski, 91, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2018. She was born on April 11, 1927 in Chicago to John and Anna (nee Tandziegolski) Norkewicz.

Bernice was active in the Womens’ Club of Assumption B.V.M. Church in Roseland. She was noted for her knitting and crocheting abilities and her specialty “Poppyseed...

Oct 2, 2018

Clifford Edward Shasteen, of Crystal Lake, passed away October 2, 2018. He was born December 25, 1949 in Manchester, TN.

For 30 years, Cliff was employed as a Police Officer for the Village of Arlington Heights. As a motorcycle police officer, Cliff had a life-long passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles and was able to ride to and...

Oct 1, 2018

Thomas Hopman, 66, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully Monday, October 1st in Ft. Myers surrounded by his loving wife and son.

He was born December 4, 1951 in Chicago, IL to James and Beatrice (nee O’Hara) Hopman. He married Susan Conway on August 13, 1977.

He graduated from ...

Oct 1, 2018

Joyce Lee Motherway (nee Barron), 87, of Barrington was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Walton Ford and the late Mildred Barron and passed away on October 1, 2018. Joyce was the wife of the late John Motherway for over 40 years; mother of Susan (Dan) Schultz; and the sister of the late Jeanne (the late Bill)...

Sep 30, 2018

James “Jim” L. Michael, 91, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018. He was born on February 25, 1927 in Quincy, IL to Virgil and Genevieve (nee Loomis) Michael.

He was raised in Galesburg, IL before heading off to college where he met Juanita. Jim went to Western Illinois where he played on a...

Sep 30, 2018

Helen Irene Ducey, 94, of Lake Zurich, formerly Barrington, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018. She was born on January 24, 1924 in Spring Grove, IL to William and Mary (nee Krumpen) Stewart.

She is survived by her loving children, Linda (William), Daniel (Phyllis), Cynthia (Andrew) and Joan (Brian); grandchildren, Erik (Shannon), Karin (Jaime), Sherry, William...

Sep 28, 2018

Virgil Del Ghingaro, 86, of Lakewood, was born December 15, 1931 in Painesdale, MI to Frank and Pauline (nee Raffaelli) Delghingaro. He passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Barrington.

Virgil was a proud Korean War Veteran of the Army, who was awarded a Bronze Star. He proudly started his own family business, Brolite Products,...

Sep 28, 2018

John was born November 11, 1968 in Des Plaines, IL.  He passed away September 28, 2018.

John graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School and Southern Illinois University.  He had a passion for golf and enjoyed fly fishing, hunting (with his beloved dog Max), and was a Cubs fan.  John also enjoyed coaching his children’s youth sports...

Sep 27, 2018

Floyd H. Rogers, 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 27, 2018.

He was born August 16, 1943, the son of the late Floyd E. and Juanita (nee Howell) Rogers.

In addition to his wife, Mary Lee, Floyd is survived by his children, Andrew (Christina DeYoung) Rogers, Jennifer (Grant) Havens and Brett Rogers;...

Sep 26, 2018

Ralph Gaulke, 92, of Cary, most recently of Crystal Lake, was born September 14, 1926 in Barrington to Ralph and Ella (nee Altenburg) Gaulke. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Algonquin.

Ralph married the love of his life, MaryAnn (nee Soos) in 1949. They spent 58 years together in their house on the...

Sep 25, 2018

A Memorial Service will be held for Jim at 2 pm, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Salem United Methodist Church of Barrington, 115 W Lincoln Ave, Barrington, IL.

Sep 25, 2018

Helen Gaj, 100, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Chicago, at rest September 25, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Gaj; loving mother of Ron (Geri) Gaj; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; and sister to many brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 29, from 9-10am at Davenport Family Funeral Home...

Sep 24, 2018

Andrew A. Mueller, 94, passed away on September 24, 2018.  Born in Evanston, Illinois on July 11, 1924, his life was full of accomplishments.

Andrew (Andy) graduated from New Trier High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Navy in December of that year.  In 1944, he was sent from active duty to attend Northwestern University as...

Sep 23, 2018

Laura Johnson, 37, of Crystal Lake, was born May 18, 1981 in Elgin to Arthur Raymond and Judith (nee McKinley) Johnson. She passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her home in Crystal Lake.

She is survived by her mother, Judith Johnson; her brothers, Shawn Johnson, Arthur Ryan Johnson, and Kevin Johnson; her nieces, Courtney...