Apr 29, 2018

Marcella “Marcy” Kranz, 94, of Crystal Lake passed away April 29, 2018.  She was born in Chicago on July 4, 1923 to Stanley and Charlotte (nee Zdydrowski) Pachucki.

In June 1947, she married Harry Kranz.  They were married 69 years before his passing in January of 2017.   They lived in Park Ridge from 1955 until they retired...

Apr 29, 2018

Joan Welpott Gerrard, born July 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Edna (nee Meinert) Perkins, she passed away April 29, 2018 in Park Ridge.

Joan will be remembered as a bright, shining light in the world of dance though her teachings to generations of students, mentoring to countless teachers, and as a prolific choreographer; creating hundreds...

Apr 28, 2018

On April 28, Byong Uk Chung, M.D., of Boca Grande, Florida and formerly of Barrington Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was born on October 20, 1934, in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Chung graduated from Kyungi High School in 1949 and did his pre-medical studies at Seoul National University. While at Seoul National...

Apr 28, 2018

Bryan was born October 25, 1984 in Highland Park.  He passed away April 28, 2018.

Bryan graduated from Stevenson High School, Lake Forest College, and University of Illinois College of Medicine.  He was a current third-year anesthesiology resident at Loyola University Medical Center and was hoping for a fellowship in Pain Management so he could help others...

Apr 27, 2018

Richard Charles Ross of Barrington, IL passed away on April 27, 2018, after a brief illness. His loving wife Siggi was at his side. Richard was 70 years old.

Richard was President of Fidential, Inc. An Alum of Wesleyan University and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, he started his career after serving in the Marine Corps...

Apr 26, 2018

Rosina Hedrich of Crystal Lake was born to Eternal Life peacefully, Thursday April 26 at the age of 95 years.  Dearest Mother to Marty and Lolly (John) Kroos; loving and devoted Grandma to David (Lana), Scott Kroos, Heidi, Todd (Laura) Kroos and Tim (Noemi); a wonderful, caring and loving Great Grandma, “Crystal Lake Grandma” and “Oma” to Nina, Nicole, Elizabeth,...

Apr 25, 2018

Joan M. Jaraczewski, 59, formerly of Roselle and Hoffman Estates, passed away April 25, 2018 in Rockford.   She was born June 15, 1958 in Kansas City, KS to the late Edward and Rosemary Jaraczewski, the youngest of three girls.

She graduated from Northern Illinois University.   Joan worked as a nurse’s aide for several years and during that...

Apr 25, 2018

Cheryl Murray of Hawthorn Woods passed away peacefully April 25 with her loving family by her side.  She was born August 31, 1956 in Chicago.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim; children, Jillian (Ryan) Foszcz, James II (Kourtney) Murray, Jaclynn (Andrew) Nance, and Justin Murray; grandchildren, Savannah, Lucas, and Scarlett Foszcz, and Troy...

Apr 24, 2018

Marie L. Doroba, 82, of Cary, was born October 13, 1935 in Chicago to James and Onorina (nee Bertot) Cavallo. She passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Barrington.

Marie graduated from DePaul University in 1957. She was a college advisor at Northeastern University in Chicago. She was an avid reader and enjoyed travelling, especially on cruises....

Apr 23, 2018

Paul “Foggy” Thompson, 96, born November 12, 1921 in Blair, WI, passed away peacefully April 23, 2018 in Crystal Lake surrounded by his family.

Paul enjoyed many years of dancing with his wife, and was a square dance caller for 36 years. Paul and his wife Lorraine were married for 71 years. He was a member of...

Apr 22, 2018

In honor of Andy's wishes, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for advanced research and helping others to fight cancer, www.cancer.org/donate.

Apr 22, 2018

Richard “Clark” Benkendorf III, 55 of Barrington Hills, was born on February 9, 1963 to Richard Clark, Jr. and the late Carol Ann (nee Reed). Clark passed away suddenly on April 22, 2018. Clark was an incredible husband to Lorelei for 33 years and an amazing father of three. Clark was the loving and proud father of Amanda (Jack)...

Apr 22, 2018

David Hundt Viall, age 72, born in Providence, RI passed away in his Barrington, IL home close to his loving wife Deborah. Born to Charles, Sr. and Grace Viall, he is survived by his devoted sister, Susan Nerone, and brothers, Colonel (Ret.) Charles (Maureen) Viall and Thomas (Pickett) Viall, cherished children and adored grandchildren.  David is alumni of Brown...

Apr 21, 2018

Columbus ‘Chris’ Disabato, 94, a former longtime resident of Blue Island, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in McHenry. He was born on October 12, 1923 in Altoona, PA to Pasquale and Lucia (nee Labriola).

Chris grew up curious and industrious on the family farm. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Blue Island.  In 1945,...

Apr 20, 2018

On April 20, 2018 Carol Ann Lapp, 74 of Crystal Lake, went home to be with her Savior.   She was born in Lampasas, TX to Edward and Mabel Bulava.

Carol was an avid seamstress and quilter.  She certainly had a will and drive for life. Her gracious and vivacious personality along with her warmth and love for...

Apr 20, 2018

Marilyn Jean Key, 89, a longtime resident of Barrington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 20, 2018. She was born on March 30, 1929 in West Bloomfield Twp, MI to Harold and Nela (nee Manigold) Grove.

She was a volunteer for Good Shepherd Hospital and Catchpenny in Barrington as well as a...

Apr 20, 2018

Marian “Anne” I. Branstrator, a longtime resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter by her side on April 20, 2018 in Barrington of complications from pneumonia. She was born on February 10, 1935 in Fort Wayne, IN to Karl and Marian (nee Mears) Beierlein.

A dear wife, mother, grammy, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin...

Apr 19, 2018

Casimir “Casey” Sachaj, 84, of Algonquin passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on April 19, 2018. He was born in Chicago to the late Rudolph and Mary (Krol) Sachaj on May 24, 1933.

Casey served in the US Army from 1953-1956 and played clarinet in the 118th Army Band; he also enjoyed traveling through...

Apr 19, 2018

Gulshan Rai Wadhwa, 86, of Lake Forest passed away Thursday April 19, 2018. He was born and raised in India. Gulshan married Anita Wadhwa in 1958 in India. Gulshan and Anita came to the US in 1969 along with their three children. Gulshan was a proud father of two sons, a daughter and six grandchildren. All his children continue...

Apr 19, 2018

Maria del Refugio Rivas Rodriguez, 85, of Crystal Lake passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018.  She was born on July 3, 1932 in San Pedro, Piedra Gorda Zacatecas to Anacleto Rodriguez and Guadalupe Gaytan.

Maria married Felipe Rivas in 1951 in Mexico.  In 1986 they moved to Illinois to be closer to their children and grandchildren who...