Joseph Leroy Russo

Nov 14, 2017

Joseph Russo Sr., 78, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Elgin, IL.

Joe was born March 18, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Jasper and Vassie Russo.  He was raised with his siblings: Vera, Lewis and Dora.

Joe attended Nobel Elementary School and Steinmetz High School in...

Steve "Reno" Pakulla

Nov 14, 2017

Steven W. “Reno” Pakulla, 64, of Crystal Lake, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from complications of lung cancer. He was born November 2, 1953 in Woodstock to the late Vincent and Alice (nee Albrecht) Pakulla.

Steve was a graduate of Crystal Lake Community High School and later McHenry County College. He was the owner of Pakulla...

Kathleen J. (Daugherty) Raiman

Nov 13, 2017

Kathleen J. Raiman (nee Daugherty), 74, of Crystal Lake, was born on January 29, 1943 and passed away on November 13, 2017. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Joseph G. Raiman; children, Bill Raiman, Steve (Linda) Raiman, Diane (Dan) Winiecki, Karen Jackson, Julie (Brian) Arens; aunt of Scott Eich; grandma and great-grandma of many. She was preceded in death...

Frances Audrey (Wilson) Bottom

Nov 13, 2017

Frances was born at home July 28, 1930 in Wolcott, IN.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family November 13, 2017.

Frances graduated from Ball State University with a degree in nursing.  She was a dedicated volunteer and member of the Barrington United Methodist Church since 1969.

Frances is survived by her children;...

Robert Martin Brach

Nov 6, 2017

No services will be held for Robert.

Dorothy Jane (Barrett) Adler

Nov 6, 2017

Dorothy Jane Adler (nee Barrett), 94, of Island Lake, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 6, 2017.

She was born February 6, 1923 to the late Patrick William and Anna Veronica (nee Mackey) Barrett.

Dorothy will be remembered as a woman full of love and laughter; she gave her...

Mark M. Carsky

Nov 4, 2017

Mark M. Carsky, 67, of Lake in the Hills passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home. He was born August 21, 1950 in Chicago to Albert and Dorothy (Ansell) Carsky.

Mark met the love of his life, Cathy, in August of 1991 and they were married September 10, 1993. Their pride and joy, Mark Anthony,...

Barbara A. Bellman

Nov 4, 2017

Barbara A. Bellman, 64, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Barb courageously fought and won a 5 year battle with Parkinson’s PSP (Progressive Supra nuclear Palsy), a rare form of Parkinson’s, by being a very classy and warm person to all who cared for her and by enjoying many of...

Claudia M. (Donini) Bak

Nov 2, 2017

Claudia M. Bak, 70 of Wauconda, IL was born on May 18, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and the late Linda Donini and passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017 in Barrington, IL. Claudia was the loving mother of Jennifer (William) Barnes, Jackie (Sol Sucherman) Bak, and John (Rose) Bak; grandmother of Christopher, Alex, Meadow, Amanda...

Mary Lou (Falash) Alwardt

Nov 1, 2017

Mary Lou Alwardt, of New Castle, KY, passed away November 1, 2017 at the age of 80.  From her birth in Wadsworth, IL on August 2, 1937 to her death on Wednesday, she nourished people around her with love, kindness and genuine care.  Mary Lou had such a big heart and was a perfect example of a selfless person. ...

Charlotte J. (Fleissner) Thoma

Nov 1, 2017

Charlotte J. Thoma, 96 of Barrington, IL was born on August 13, 1921 in Chicago, IL to the late Edmund and the late Caroline Fleissner and passed away peacefully on November 1, 2017 in Barrington, IL. Charlotte was the loving wife of the late Norbert for 67 years; dear mother of Kathy (Jim) Uszler, Donna (the late Terry) Rieck,...

John Brandt Siewers, Jr.

Oct 30, 2017

John Brandt Siewers Jr, 84 of Barrington passed away peacefully on Oct. 30 2017. He was born on Chicago’s Westside, Oct 16, 933 to John Brandt Siewers Sr. and Mary (Byrne) Siewers.

John is a graduate of Fenwick High School 1951. John Earned a Mathematics degree from St. Mary’s University of Winnona, MN 1955. John was a...

Kevin J. Thiermann

Oct 28, 2017

Kevin J. Thiermann, 62, of Island Lake, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home in Island Lake. He was born February 5, 1955 in Oak Park to George and Dorothy (nee Collins) Thiermann.

Kevin was an electrical designer. He enjoyed playing various sports including softball and golf; watching and supporting his Chicago area sports...

Harold E. Whitteberry

Oct 28, 2017

Harold was born January 9, 1926 in Stockwell, Indiana to Wesley and Bertha Whitteberry.  He passed away peacefully October 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Harold is survived by his daughters; Linda (James) Kopec, Leslee (Russ Kotz) Scully, and Kyle (David) Hanna; and grandchildren, Heather and Robin Kopec and Jamie Hanna.  He was preceded in death...

Dylan Michael Balogh

Oct 28, 2017

Dylan Michael Balogh, 22, of North Barrington passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was born in Lake Forest, IL on April 15, 1995 to Michael and Joanne (nee Capasso).

Dylan will be deeply missed by his loving parents; his brothers, Ryan (Jorie) and Zack; niece, Landrie; uncles, Joseph, Anthony (Penny), and Daniel (Diane) Capasso,...

Dr. Randal J. Butchness, DDS

Oct 27, 2017

Dr. Randal J. Butchness, DDS

Randal was born March 30, 1957 in Chicago to Frank and Rose Anne Butchness.  He passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2017.

Dr. Butchness is a graduate of Loyola University and Loyola School of Dentistry and practiced dentistry in the Northwest suburbs for over 30 years.

Randy is survived...

Daniel James Richards

Oct 27, 2017

Daniel James Richards, 69, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home in Crystal Lake. He was born November 11, 1947 in Pottsville, PA to Daniel and Viola (nee Tanner) Richards.

Dan was retired from the Patriot News Company. He was the treasurer of the local Stock Investment Club. Dan was an...

Robert "Bob" L. Dorman

Oct 24, 2017

Robert “Bob” Dorman, 63, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2017. He was born October 28, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to Evelyn and David Dorman.

Bob was an avid billiards player, fishing enthusiast and enjoyed wood working. He was also an active volunteer in the Lake Barrington Shores community.

Bob will...

Carol P. (Frantz) Johnson

Oct 24, 2017

Carol P. Johnson, 80, a long-time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Alfred and Thelma (Koffman) Frantz.

Married on September 21, 1957, Carol loved to square dance and round dance. She worked as a registered nurse for Centegra...

Matthew Thomas Kischuk

Oct 23, 2017

Born January 20, 1980 in Evanston, the son of Michael and Dorothy (nee Godfrey) Kischuk, Matthew passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Huntley.

Matt was a loving husband and a devoted father.  His family was his greatest pride and joy. He used our time together to the fullest, not taking for granted how...