May 3, 2017

Luigi was born June 29, 1933 in Orgnese, Italy to Ubaldo and Eleanora Mariutto.  He passed away peacefully May 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Luigi is survived by his wife of 62 years, Luisa, their daughter, Eleanor (Mark) Kuczera, and their son Paolo (Mary) Mariutto.  Luigi took great pride in his grandchildren, Danielle (Paolo) Cairoli, Nicolas (Emily)...

May 3, 2017

Donald Ernst Larsen, 84, of Barrington Hills, IL, was born on October 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Thorleif and Martha (nee Dittman) Larsen and passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 at the JourneyCare hospice in Barrington, IL after a courageous battle with cancer.

Don was the loving husband of Pamela (nee Hooper); cherished father of...

May 2, 2017

Cameron Lee Vance, 53, of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Libertyville. He was born on May 9, 1963 in Carthage, IL to Richard and Carol (nee Huls) Vance.

Cameron was a driver for Metalmaster for the past 15 years. He was a big Wisconsin Badgers fan and loved rock and roll and fast...

May 2, 2017

Anna Dymon, 64, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in McHenry with her loving family by her side.

She was born December 22, 1952 in Krakow, Poland to Joseph and Aurelia (nee Stawaz) Tomeczko.

In addition to her loving husband, Henry, she is survived by her children, Violet (Whit) Dobbertin, Anetta Dymon, and...

May 1, 2017

Thomas A. Grey, 68, of Woodstock, was born on March 13, 1949 in Evanston to Lawrence and Verna (nee Parkhurst) Grey and has passed away. Tom married Nancy A. Grey (nee Weber) on September 25, 1976.

Tom proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as an MP from 1968-1972. He worked for ComEd for over 30 years....

May 1, 2017

Lorraine J. Drews, 85, of Huntley passed away peacefully on May 1. She was born in 1931 in Oak Park.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert, of nearly 66 years; children, Joseph (Linda) and Stephen (Paula); grandchildren, Tony, Matt, Amy, Kali and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Brandi, Tyler, Samantha and Jordyn; daughter-in-law Shelia; sister Mary Lou Lelivelt; brothers-in-law, William Drews,...

Apr 30, 2017

Josie “Gram” Bendickson, 94, of Cary, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2017 surrounded by love, music (Elvis of course), flowers and those who loved her. She was born on August 7, 1922 in Gibson Hill, Alabama to Burt and Mary (nee Hamilton) Willamson.

She was known to multiple generations as “Gram”, related or not,...

Apr 27, 2017

George J. Bernat passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 27, 2017 at his home in Huntley.  He was formerly a resident of Barrington Hills for 40 years.

George was born July 3, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Mary Bernat.

George was preceded in death by his...

Apr 26, 2017

Harold P. Piumbroeck passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 26 , 2017 at Crystal Pines Rehabilitation Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Harold was born on May 5, 1922 in De Pere, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Christine Piumbroeck.

Harold was preceded in death by the love of his life,...

Apr 23, 2017

Services for Shirley are private.

Apr 23, 2017

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Richard J. Sachsel, 58 of Island Lake, was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Carol (nee Weichen) Sachsel, and passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017. Rick was the loving husband of Theresa Vargo; cherished father of Ricky Sachsel and Christina (Mike) Kastning; grandfather of Damien and Lilly;...

Apr 22, 2017

Terence “Terry” L. Pinch, 87, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2017. He was born July 11, 1929 in England to Leslie and Violet (nee Collings) Pinch. Terry was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Korean War. He enjoyed boxing while he was...

Apr 20, 2017

Joshua J. Nawrocki, 26 formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away in Chicago on April 20, 2017. Josh was the cherished son of Jay and Amy (nee Moore) Nawrocki; loving brother of Abigail; long-time boyfriend of Kayla Cavin; grandson of Ray and Nancy Nawrocki, Jim and Carolee Moore; nephew of many. Josh was an avid golfer and successful hockey player....

Apr 19, 2017

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Jesus called His beloved child, Jessica “Jessie” R. Pittner home. She was born on November 23, 1985 in McHenry.

Jessie graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 2004. She earned both an Associate in General Education and an Associate in Fine Arts from McHenry County College. She then went...

Apr 14, 2017

Lillian Zarno (nee Furtak) of Lake Barrington passed away April 14, 2017. Beloved wife of James J.; devoted mother of James (Corinne) Zarno, and Christine Downes; cherished grandmother of Michael (Dr. Stephanie) Downes, James B. Zarno, Daniel (Breanna)Downes, Kimberly Lind, Dr. Heather Downes, Amy (Michael) Fell, Sarah (Andrew) Hilton, and Amanda (Warren) Fountaine; fond great-grandmother of, Morgan and Rachel Lind,...

Apr 13, 2017

Diane Puma, 71, a longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, two-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 24, 1945 in Hammond, Ind. to Walter and Eleanor (nee Bartnik) Kasper. Diane grew up in Hegwisch and East Side in Chicago and attended St. Francis...

Apr 12, 2017

Veronica A. Spears, 80, of Joliet, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Park Ridge. She was born on October 10, 1936 in Chicago to Leo and Valerie (nee Pasowicz) Zeffield.

Veronica was a single mother, who raised three children on her own. She was the driving force for the recognition of Pulaski Day. Veronica...

Apr 10, 2017

James Thomas Bruzas Born December 22, 1939 in Chicago to John Thomas and Margaret (nee Coleman) Bruzas, James passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the age of 77. Jim was survived by his children, Elizabeth LaPalm, James Bruzas, and Joie Connors; his grandchildren, Kelsey and Sydney LaPalm, Morgan and Reilly Bruzas, and Grace, Ellie, Hadley, and Henry Connors....

Apr 10, 2017

Julia Ann Casey (nee Cline) 54 of Crystal Lake passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, April 10, 2017. Born in Quincy, Illinois on September 15, 1962, she was the daughter of Harry and Martha Cline. On July 31, 1993, she was united in marriage to Patrick Casey in Crystal Lake. Julia received her Bachelor of...

Apr 10, 2017

Rosemary H. Collier (nee Gaughan), 93, of Barrington, was born on November 5, 1923 and passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 in Barrington. Rosemary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Robert (Jan) Ackmann, Lee (Jakki Brooks) Ackmann, Barbara Peterson, Connie (James) Capp, Deedee (Charles) Gutman, Rogers Page; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Rosemary was preceded in...