Aug 19, 2017

Richard Kropp, 79, of Crystal Lake, passed away August 19, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living and Memory Care in Crystal Lake.

He was born July 3, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio.

Dick leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, Marilynn, whom he married in Algonquin in 1990.  His is survived by his dear niece Dr....

Aug 17, 2017

William “Bill” Davenport – Cary Born September 2, 1936 in Chicago to the late Archie William and Josephine Elizabeth (nee Hixson) Davenport, Bill passed away peacefully on August 17, 2017 at the age of 80.

Bill was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Cold War as a cryptologist from 1954-58. Bill...

Aug 16, 2017

Gerda Johanne Kristensen, of Crystal Lake, born November 17, 1926 in Elsted, Denmark to the late Hans Peter and Marie Elisabeth Hansen, Gerda passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 90.

Gerda immigrated with her family to the United States in 1956 and moved to Crystal Lake in 1958. After retiring from...

Aug 13, 2017

Elizabeth A. Jay, of Algonquin, born June 5, 1959 in Newark, Delaware to Clarence E. and Margaret (nee Scott) McFeely, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017.

Elizabeth had countless enjoyments in her life which kept her heart full. She was a dedicated fan to her beloved Chicago Blackhawks; she loved flowers, gardening and the outdoors, specifically the...

Aug 13, 2017

Mary Ellen Condill, 80, of Barrington passed away peacefully on August 13, 2017 at JourneyCare in Barrington. She was born on December 19, 1936 in Mason City, Iowa to George and Catherine (nee Grady) Harrer.

Ellen was a teacher and taught in Palatine, Fox River Grove and Cary, and retired in 1995. She was active at Saint...

Aug 12, 2017

Mary Grace (Brausch) Albert was born September 27, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1948, her family built a home on Blackthorn Lane in the Highlands subdivision and moved to Northbrook, IL. As a child, she participated in Girl Scouts and was a member of 4-H, participating in sewing, singing, cooking, and creative craft projects. She graduated from Glenbrook North...

Aug 12, 2017

Terence William Rindal was born on July 20, 1935 to Margaret Bertha Marie Ahrens and Benjamin Nicholas Rindal in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The second of four boys, Terry was known for his mischievousness and toughness.   Whether climbing the cliffs of Mounds Park, shooting rubber-tipped arrows at passing cars or spreading ketchup on themselves to feign mortal injury, the Rindal...

Aug 11, 2017

Shelly Fay Szabelski (Shedd), 53, of Crystal Lake, was born on January 25, 1964 in Chicago to the late Augustus and Patricia Shedd, and passed away on August 11, 2017 after a courageous fight with lung cancer. She was the loving wife of Robert “Bob” Szabelski for 28 years; loving mother of Heather Szabelski; dear twin sister of the...

Aug 10, 2017

Jonathan James Carlino, 29, of Algonquin, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was born in Barrington, IL to Dan and Cindy (nee Yost) Carlino.

Jonathan had an Associate degree in Science from McHenry County College, as well as a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University. Jonathan held the following certifications: American Council on Exercise- Certified...

Aug 10, 2017

Jane Biagioli, 86, of Barrington passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017. She was born on March 9, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Hector and Reta (nee Mead) Lowes.Jane was a registered nurse and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was united in marriage to Billy Biagioli on February 14, 1953....

Aug 8, 2017

Janice Helen Johnston, of Crystal Lake, born February 16, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Paul and Gladys (nee Barrow) Brown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the age of 87.

Janice began work as a long-distance telephone operator in St. Joseph, Missouri and Wichita, Kansas. She later became an accomplished lead...

Aug 8, 2017

Thomas Waid Vanderpoel, 66, of Barrington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his home in Barrington.  He was born February 10, 1951 in Harvey, Illinois to Waid Vanderpoel and Ruth (nee Silberman) Vanderpoel.

Tom was a hard working and passionate man who dedicated his life to studying and conserving the natural world and helping...

Aug 7, 2017

Steven Michael Mertel, 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side due to complications following a heart attack. He was born December 10, 1941 to Stephen and Irene Mertel.

He proudly served his country in the Army as a Military Policeman between the years 1959-1963.

In 1970, he married his wife Betty with...

Aug 6, 2017

Andrée Robitaille Wood of Sarasota, Florida and Barrington Hills, Illinois passed away on August 6, 2017 following a long illness. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 10, 1929 to Alice (Fortier) Robitaille and Andre G. Robitaille.

Andrée’s father and the Sisters of St. Casimir Academy in Chicago instilled in her a lifelong love of learning...

Aug 5, 2017

John T. Cummings, of Huntley, formerly of Bartlett and Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home in Huntley. He was born June 28, 1938 in Chicago to Chester and Mary (nee Taylor) Cummings.

John was a graduate of Forman High School and attended Carthage College. He worked at L&V Distributors in Crystal Lake...

Aug 5, 2017

Born July 31, 1947 in Chicago to the late Charles Otto and Wanda Annagayle (nee Hauger) Hayna, John passed away peacefully August 5, 2017 at his home.

John was an avid, life-long fisherman. He enjoyed home improvement projects and was an all-around handyman. While working for School District 15, John continuously provided strong support for the teachers’...

Aug 4, 2017

Richard was born June 22, 1944 in Chicago to William and Edna Grethe.  He passed away August 4, 2017 in Genoa City, WI.

Richard is survived by his daughter Tammy (Greg) Gray; sons, Richard (Barb Wells) and Kevin Grethe; grandchildren, Ryan Grethe and Amanda Gray; sister Diane (Claude) Sonday; niece, Susan, and nephew, Eric.  He was preceded...

Jul 31, 2017

Born in Budapest, Hungary. Avid golfer and Chicago Blackhawks fan.

Survived by his wife, Kathy; devoted father of two, Nanette (Craig) Donton and Anthony (Lindsay) Tako; loving grandfather of six, Alyssa, Kaitlyn, Marie, Evangeline, Anthony, and John; brother of Laszlo (Katherine) Tako. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Adrienne Tako.

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Jul 31, 2017

Robert L. "Bob" Schiewe, Jr. of Barrington, passed away July 30, 2017. He was born August 14, 1952 in Chicago to Betty (nee Grantin) and Robert L. Schiewe, Sr. He grew up in Park Ridge and Long Grove, IL with siblings Barbara, Susan, Beth, and Tim.

Those fortunate to know Bob will remember his effortless ability to...

Jul 28, 2017

W. Jean Harvey (née Dockery) died peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017, in Crystal Lake, IL, at the age of 91.

Jean is survived by her son Hank (Bridget) Harvey of Cary, IL; grandchildren Lori Harvey of Elmhurst, IL, James (Donna) Harvey of Elmhurst, IL, Roland (Donna) Harvey of Byron, IL, Franklin (Kellie) Harvey of North Aurora,...