Jun 22, 2017

Ginny was born October 25, 1937 in Chicago to Carl and Margaret Petersen.  She passed away peacefully June 22, 2017.

Ginny expressed her creative spirit throughout her life, studying dance and theatre at Illinois Weslyan, and becoming an accomplished painter in the Door County arts community. Above all, the love Ginny shared with her family and friends...

Jun 22, 2017

Gloria Novak, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the age of 87.

She was born May 29, 1930 in Chicago to the late Edward and Helen (nee Michalak) Nicewick.

Gloria was a graduate of Harrison High School in Chicago where she met her future husband, Robert...

Jun 21, 2017

Keith Edward Ellefson, age 82, passed away on June 21, 2017 surrounded by members of his loving family.  Keith was the only child, born March 12, 1935 in Thompson, IA to Mildred and Marion Ellefson.

In 1958, Keith graduated with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University. After serving in the U.S. Army Reserve,...

Jun 21, 2017

MaryAnn McDonald (Fillippa), 88, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Woodstock. She was born on January 29, 1929 in League City, TX to Joseph and Margaret (Delesandri) Fillippa.

She was raised on a farm in Texas, married, and moved to Illinois where she raised her four children. She spent most of...

Jun 19, 2017

Arla Melhorn, 58, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 in Crystal Lake. She was born on June 8, 1959 in Joliet to Eugene and Geraldine (nee Hicks) Pearce.

Arla was a jack of all trades, master of none (in her opinion) but her real passion was costume design and creation. She loved...

Jun 19, 2017

Audrey Ellen Wray (nee Ipczy), 87, of Barrington, was born on January 5, 1930 to the late Andrew and Helen (nee Wojcik) Ipczy, and passed away peacefully on June 19, 2017. Audrey was the loving wife of Donald for nearly 67 years; proud mother of Donna (Chuck) Currie, Greg (Margi) Wray, George (Terri) Wray, Thomas Wray and Aimee (David)...

Jun 18, 2017

Born August 29, 1964 in Chicago to the late Bernard H. Moritz, Sr. and Irene (nee Gleidt) Moritz, Bernard Hans Moritz, Jr. passed away on June 18, 2017 at his home in Crystal Lake.

Bernard was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 10...

Jun 18, 2017

Born July 14, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio to Patrick and Jo Ann (nee Lendvay) Iafigliola, Christopher passed away on June 18, 2017 in Huntley.

Christopher received his Bachelor’s Degree from Loras College where he met his future wife, Carla Sorce. They were married at St. Juliana Parish in Chicago on November 21, 1998. Chris was the owner...

Jun 18, 2017

Nichole Marie Dupras, 32 of Barrington, was born on September 1, 1984 in Olney, Maryland to Patrick and Karen (nee Brady) Dupras, and passed away on June 18, 2017.

Nichole was the loving sister of Renee, Aimee, Jackee, Alex and Stephanie Dupras; dear great-niece of Maureen Brady; granddaughter of Margaret Dupras; niece of William (Sharon) Nevens, Kathy...

Jun 18, 2017

George J. Hager, 92, of Barrington passed away peacefully on June 18, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1924 in Barrington to Irving and Irene (nee Meiners) Hager.

George was the first Eagle Scout in Barrington as well as a volunteer fireman and paramedic. He was a very active member of Salem United Methodist Church. He...

Jun 16, 2017

The Rev. Dr. Eugene H. Winkler, 83, of Naperville, IL died on June 16 from injuries related to a fall in his home. Dr. Winkler was preceded in death just three months earlier by his wife of 60 years, Marilyn Louise Moyer Winkler. Dr. Winkler was a United Methodist preacher who served local congregations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and...

Jun 15, 2017

Abigail Rose Greene of Crystal Lake was born on February 10, 2009 at Centegra Hospital in Mchenry to Adam and Rachel (Carson) Greene. She was their first child and eldest daughter. Abigail passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2017 after a courageous nine-month battle with brain cancer.

Abigail is survived by her parents; her sister, Emma; and...

Jun 15, 2017

Christa was born August 3, 1945 in the Czech Republic and fled to freedom in Germany.  The Catholic Church in Germany brought her family to the United States after a six year wait and settled them in San Francisco, where Christa was raised. She passed away June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Christa...

Jun 14, 2017

Mary Dean Adams (nee Weir), 57, of Crystal Lake, was born on May 9, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017. Dean was the loving mother of Hannah (Luke) Cottington (nee Adams); beloved sister of Elizabeth (Glen) Redeker, Ann (Joel) Thompson, and Craig Weir; dear partner of Jack Solomon; aunt to many loving...

Jun 14, 2017

Aurora Huerta, 88, of Algonquin, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home in Algonquin. She was born on April 21, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Gilbert and Ursula (nee Garcia) Ruiz.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Kim) Neamand and Fernando (Patricia) Huerta; her grandchildren, Jill, Kyle, Christopher, Brendan, and Abbey; her...

Jun 10, 2017

Frank Anton Svoboda, Jr., age 83, of Barrington Hills, Illinois, devoted family man, civic leader, businessman and outdoorsman, passed away on June 10, 2017 from heart and respiratory failure.  He was born on September 23, 1933 in Des Plaines, Illinois to Frank Svoboda, Sr. and Marion (Petersen) Svoboda. His father Frank Sr. helped run the family business Svoboda’s Men’s...

Jun 9, 2017

Lillian M. Block, 89, of Barrington passed away peacefully June 9, 2017. She was born on July 8, 1927 in Lisle, IL to Herman and Emma Van Den Berg.

Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family.

She will be deeply missed by her loving daughters, Barbara Block and Kathy (Roy) Speer; and granddaughter, Amy Block....

Jun 8, 2017

Born September 22, 1930 in Chicago to the late Frank Joseph and Marie (nee Vlasak) Baldocchi, Warren passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the age of 86.

Warren had three loves in his life: his wife and family, his family at Pepper Construction, and his beloved Marine Corps. He was a passionate and caring...

Jun 6, 2017

Zdenka Poljak, 89, of Barrington, IL died peacefully on June 6, 2017 surrounded by her family.  Zdenka was preceeded in death by her husband, John.  Zdenka is survived by her two daughters Jasna and Donna, as well as two grandchildren Tomas and Jessica.  Zdenka was born in Croatia, fled to Austria, and Immigrated to the United States.  In addition...

Jun 5, 2017

Louis E. Cichon, 96, of Richmond, was born on January 28, 1921 in Chicago Heights to Nickolus and Mary (nee Chmiel) Cichon. He passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2017 at his home in Richmond. His wife, Betty Jane Cichon, 92, passed away March 28, 2017.

Louis and Betty Jane are survived by their children, Ron...