Jul 29, 2018

Matthew Kane Switski, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 40.

Matt enjoyed his successful career at Ecolab where he made many lasting friendships. In his free time he loved coaching his children’s sports teams and spending time on his boat at the Abbey Yacht...

Jul 29, 2018

Alma Gene Guenther (nee Bauer), 88, of Barrington, Illinois was born on May 14, 1930 in Mineola, New York and passed away on July 29, 2018 in Barrington, Illinois.

Alma Gene was a 1951 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH, with a B.A. in Education. From 1951 to 1959 she taught third and fourth grade...

Jul 27, 2018

Franklin “Frank” Nebel, 84, of Marengo passed away peacefully on July 27, 2018. He was born on January 1, 1934 in Schaumburg, IL to Raymond and Hattie (nee Botterman) Nebel.

Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force stationed overseas in Moracco.  On April 10, 1955 he married Gail Hauenstein.  They raised their family...

Jul 27, 2018

Stephen E. Krueger, 62, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with colon cancer.  He was born in Chicago on January 9, 1956 to Donald and Marlene (nee Holmes) Krueger.

Stephen married Christine Lang on June 25, 1988 at Faith Lutheran Church in Barrington Hills. Together they raised two children, Evan...

Jul 26, 2018

Arthur George Oakley, retired longtime U.S. Postal Service letter-carrier and avid sports fan who passed his love of athletics on to his three children, left this earth on Thursday, July 26, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. He was 83.

Born June 7, 1935, he was a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, having spent the last...

Jul 24, 2018

Bonita “Bonnie” Whetter, 72, of The Villages, FL passed away peacefully on July 24, 2018. She was born on October 5, 1945 in Green Bay, WI to Andrew and Florence Boyce.

She was a member of many groups in The Villages, and a Guardian ad Litem at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children).  Bonnie enjoyed golfing,...

Jul 22, 2018

“Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it burned.” -Author Anonymous It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, friend and all-around good guy, Merle Whitcher. Born on November 16, 1948, Merle passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Condell Hospital...

Jul 22, 2018

Mary was born June 4, 1959, in Chicago.  She passed away peacefully at her home July 22, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Mary was an avid Chicago Cubs fan who loved art, traveling, gardening, yoga, and spending time on the deck with her family.  She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends.

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Jul 19, 2018

Sarah Anne "Sally" Stelzel, of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Barrington Hills, Illinois passed away July 19th, 2018 in Sarasota, FL at the age of 75.

She was born on October 20, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Mercedes Rauen. After graduating from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School she attended Edgecliff College in Cincinnati where...

Jul 18, 2018

Joanne was born September 3, 1933 in New Boston, OH.  She passed away peacefully July 18, 2018 in Barrington.

Joanne married Herbert Hartz, Jr. November 9, 1952 in Manlius, IL and enjoyed nearly 64 years of marriage until his death May 24, 2016.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius and past...

Jul 17, 2018

Philip Andrew Clough, 67, was born on November 10, 1950 in New Castle, IN to Philip and Charlotte (nee Anderson) Clough. He passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Chicago.

Phil grew up in Crystal Lake and attended Central High School.  He graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.  His passion was football and...

Jul 17, 2018

Richard Lee Emery, 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 17, 2018.

“Dick”, as he was known to family and friends, was born on May 21, 1938 in Altadena, CA to Talitha Youngblood and Francis Eric Emery. He was the beloved husband of Betty Lou Emery. Dick and Betty Lou were married...

Jul 17, 2018

Wayne Richard Milarski, beloved father, husband, and brother passed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 62.

He was born on August 21, 1955, to Geraldine and Herbert Milarski, and was a loving husband to his first wife, Debbie, until she passed from a long battle with breast cancer.

He cultivated a life...

Jul 17, 2018

Brittany was born January 20, 1986 in Arlington Heights, IL to Greg and Joan Hahn.  She passed away on July 17, 2018, with her husband by her side.

Brittany is survived by her husband, Michael VanCamp; parents, Greg and Joan Hahn; sister, Joey  Doney and her husband, John Doney; sister in law, Lauren Terranova, and her husband...

Jul 16, 2018

Carol Jean Finan, of Barrington, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 87.

She was born July 15, 1931 in Chicago to the late Earl Frank and Eva Bernice (nee Larsen) Helmer.

Carol was a tireless volunteer between Elmhurst First United Methodist Church and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She was...

Jul 16, 2018

Verdell R. Pohlman, of Cary, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 100.

She was born March 6, 1918 in Wauconda, the daughter of George and Emma (nee Winkler) Elsner.

Verdell was a life-long member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington....

Jul 15, 2018

My husband Daniel James Wasik passed away on July 15th, 2018 at the age of 58 from lung cancer. He had a huge generous heart and a beautiful smile for all. We will miss his wit and amazing singing voice. He left many with lovely memories of his genuine self. As his partner, I will miss him with all my...

Jul 14, 2018

Arthur Henry Strass, 91, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Chicago to Henry and Barbara (nee Schneider) Strass. Mr. Strass was a veteran serving in the Navy on the Aircraft Carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) in the Asiatic Pacific during...

Jul 13, 2018

Mark Dierkes, 63, of Woodstock, was born on August 17, 1954 in Madison, IN to John Joseph Dierkes and Mary Elizabeth Hilbert Dierkes and passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, July 13, 2018

Mark was the loving husband of Angela (nee Esquibel) for 35 years; cherished father of Gina Dierkes and Paul (Tawnie)...

Jul 11, 2018

Joseph Nicholas Kraemer, 93, Crystal Lake, IL.  At rest on July 11, 2018.  Born in Chicago to Joseph and Agnes (nee Stutzke) on March 20, 1925.  Preceded in death by his parents, wife Lynne (Carlson) Kraemer, and daughter Darlene Kraemer.  Survived by daughter Diane (Jim) Woodhall.

Proud and medaled WWII Navy Veteran having served on the USS...