Stanley T. Kreske

Stanley T. Kreske

Feb 13, 2018

Stanley Teofil Kreske, 83, of Algonquin, at rest February 13, 2018.

He was born March 7th 1934 in Chicago to the late Frank Krzyzanowski and Mary Krzyzanowski (Sindut).

Stanley recently lost his wife, Josephine, this past November and his family and friends can find solace in the fact that they are together again. After starting...

John Edward Mergenthaler

John Edward Mergenthaler

Feb 13, 2018

John Edward Mergenthaler, 96, of Crystal Lake, passed away on his birthday, Tuesday, February 13, in Crystal Lake. He was born on February 13, 1922 in Chicago to John Fred and Gertrude (nee Schimmel) Mergenthaler. On September 11, 1948 he was united in marriage to Lillian Bokelmann. John grew up in Des Plaines and graduated...

Virginia Teresa Kay

Virginia Teresa Kay

Feb 12, 2018

Virginia Teresa Kay, 87, of Barrington, was born on August 21, 1930 to the late Paul and Rose Babilewicz and passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018.

Virginia was a longtime resident and realtor of Barrington. In her youth, she was a world traveler who loved to ski in Austria and Switzerland. She was a lover of...

Robert S. Olech

Robert S. Olech

Feb 11, 2018

Robert S. Olech, 60, of Hawthorn Woods, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Largo, FL. He was born December 30, 1957 in Chicago to Theodore and Dorothy (nee Modrzejewski) Olech.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothee (nee Witkowski) Olech; his children, Michelle (Kevin Smith) Olech Smith, and Erick (Regina) Olech; his grandchildren, Brody and Gavin...

Trevor Martin Fahey

Trevor Martin Fahey

Feb 11, 2018

He was our dear son, middle brother to Gavin and Connor, a grandson, a cousin and a friend to many.  He passed away suddenly this past Sunday.   He leaves behind so many who loved him and whom he loved.

Trevor (or “Trev” for short) had both a big heart and an intellectual curiosity for the following: Friends...

William "Bill" Joseph Costello

William "Bill" Joseph Costello

Feb 9, 2018

William “Bill” J. Costello, 82, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away February 9, 2018.   He was born in Chicago on March 18, 1935 to the late William John Costello and Mary Hogan.

Bill graduated from St. Philips High School in 1953.  He was drafted into the Army in 1958 and was stationed at Fort Bragg,...

David Charles Spencer

David Charles Spencer

Feb 8, 2018

David Charles Spencer, 59, of West Dundee, passed away February 8, 2018 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.   He was born April 17, 1958 in Chicago to the late David S. and Constance C. (nee Baker) Spencer.

David was a Journeyman Plumber of the Local 130 Plumbers Union for 32 years.   He enjoyed snowmobiling, riding his...

Gary A. Kurzeja

Gary A. Kurzeja

Feb 7, 2018

Gary Albert Kurzeja (61) of Mission Viejo, California formerly of Barrington, Illinois passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 7th. 2018.  He is survived by his mother, Josephine of Barrington; daughters, Catherine, Elizabeth and Joelle, as well as a son, Samuel, all of Mission Viejo. He is also survived by a brother, Wayne (Dr.Lou), of Barrington Hills. He was preceded...

Jerry A. Martin

Jerry A. Martin

Feb 6, 2018

Jerry A. Martin, 78, of North Salem, IN, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Algonquin. He was born October 12, 1939 in Terre Haute, IN to Carl and Nadine (nee Medcalf) Martin.

Jerry was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp from 15 October 1956 to 14 July 1959. After...

Kelly Jeanne Mason-Acker

Kelly Jeanne Mason-Acker

Feb 6, 2018

Kelly Mason-Acker, 54, of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2018 after a courageous 11-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on November 14, 1963 in Portland, OR to William and Norazita Mason.

Kelly grew up in Portland, graduating from David Douglas High School in 1981. After accepting a new job in...

Lillian R. Riddell

Lillian R. Riddell

Feb 4, 2018

Lillian Russell Riddell, 98, passed away on February 4, 2018.  She was born at home in Parkersburg, WV to Lily Violet and Charles Russell Grimm, agent for the B&O Railroad.  Lillian attended school in Cumberland, MD and Cincinnati, OH.  She received a scholarship to Denison University where she was awarded Phi Beta Kappa in her junior year.  She did...

Robert E. Syversen, Sr.

Robert E. Syversen, Sr.

Feb 4, 2018

Robert E. Syversen, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home in Crystal Lake. He was born August 4, 1927 in Chicago to Erick S. and Emma C. (nee Krumhaar) Syversen.

Bob spent the majority of his career in the dairy industry at Borden Dairy. At his retirement, he worked for the...

Hugo (Nick) Oster

Hugo (Nick) Oster

Feb 3, 2018

Hugo (Nick) Oster, 86, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Huntley.  He was born on May 11, 1931 in Chicago to Frank and Catharina (nee Angele) Oster.

Nick attended University of Illinois at Navy Pier, joined the National Guard, and served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. After honorable...

Kenneth E. Smiley, Jr.

Kenneth E. Smiley, Jr.

Feb 3, 2018

Kenneth E. Smiley Jr., of Barrington, formerly of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA passed away on February 3, 2018. He was born on July 22, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA to Dr. Kenneth E. and Katharine (nee West) Smiley.

Ken grew up in South Pasadena and San Marino, CA and graduated from South Pasadena/ San Marino High School...

Dean L. Frelk

Dean L. Frelk

Feb 3, 2018

Dean was born January 1, 1932, in Chicago to Walter and Marie Frelk.  He graduated from Moos Elementary School, Lane Tech High School and Northwestern University. For 25 years he worked at Teletype Corporation, as an industrial engineer. Dean left there to build custom homes in Prestonfield, the 80-acre subdivision he developed from farmland in Kildeer, IL.  He passed...

Donald J. Gentile

Donald J. Gentile

Feb 3, 2018

Donald J. Gentile, of Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the age of 94. He was born March 15, 1923 in Chicago, the youngest son of 7 children, of the late Dominic and Rosa (nee Pietrandoni) Gentile.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna (Mark Zeitler) Gentile; his grandsons, Eric and Ian Zeitler; his...

Janet Marie (Gamroth)  Maier

Janet Marie (Gamroth) Maier

Feb 2, 2018

Janet Marie Maier, nee Gamroth, age 78, of Lake in the Hills, IL, passed away February 2, 2018 peacefully at home.  She was born May 1, 1939 in Madison, WI to Al and Helen Gamroth. She is survived by two children, Eric (Joell) Maier of Algonquin, IL, and Christopher (Heather) Maier of Herriman, UT; five grandchildren, Jasmine and Erin of...

Charles M. Walsh

Charles M. Walsh

Feb 2, 2018

Charles Melville Walsh, born April 1, 1932; died February 2 2018. He was born in Joliet Illinois to Fred & Catherine (grey) Walsh.

After graduating from Evanston Township High School, he attended Lake Forest College, played football for 4 years and was inducted into the Lake Forest football hall of fame.

After graduating, he married...

Carrie J. (Japp)  Ensign

Carrie J. (Japp) Ensign

Feb 1, 2018

Carrie J. Ensign, 97, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on February 1, 2018 at Crystal Pines Health Care. She was born on Sept. 16, 1920 to August and Emma Japp.

She proudly graduated from Kennard High School in 1938. She married Rolland C. Ensign of McHenry, IL in 1940 and lived in McHenry until moving to...

Jose M. "Flaco" Quinones

Jose M. "Flaco" Quinones

Feb 1, 2018

Jose M. "Flaco" Quinones, 87 of Glenview, formerly of Boca Raton, FL. Loving husband of the late Teresa (nee Bilbatua). Loving father of Maria C. Dodd and Jose A. "Tony" (Donna) Quinones. Dear grandfather of Colt and Cooper Dodd, and Allison, Elizabeth, and Jack Quinones. Service and interment will be private.

”La Vida es un Tango.” -Jose...

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