Bessie Rizzo

Jan 11, 2016

Bessie Gynell (Scott) Rizzo, 92, of Crystal Lake and formerly of Lake in the Hills, passed away at her home January 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born October 11, 1923 in Cooleemee, N.C. to James and Emma (Mayberry) Scott.

After high school she worked at the USO at “Jimmy’s Place” in Charleston, NC,...

Alfred Davidson III

Jan 10, 2016

Alfred Edward “Ted” Davidson, of Barrington passed away peacefully on January 10, 2016. He was born on May 29, 1929 in Evanston, IL to Alfred E. and Edith Davidson.

Ted graduated from Evanston High School in 1947, Dartmouth College in 1952 and earned an MBA from Tuck School of Business, Hanover, NH in 1953. His career was...

Charles Hutchinson

Jan 8, 2016

Charles Edward Hutchinson, 75, of Barrington, was born January 14, 1940 in Lexington, KY to Julian and Geneva (nee Ray) Hutchinson. He passed away peacefully, Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home in Barrington.

Charles graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and was a huge Wildcats fan; he especially enjoyed watching Kentucky basketball. He...

Robert Swain

Jan 8, 2016

Services for Mr. Swain will be held privately.

Edwin Wendtland

Jan 7, 2016

Edwin S. Wendtland, 92

Of Lake Forest

Born December 31, 1923 in Chicago, he passed away peacefully January 7, 2016 in Glenview.

Edwin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elaine (nee Dantler) Wendtland; children, Neil (Sheryl) Wendtland, Laura (Gil) Semmen, and Kurt (Donna) Wendtland; grandchildren, Diana Wendtland, Nicole (Tim) Schomer, Matthew...

Edward Lee

Jan 7, 2016

Edward J. Lee, 71, of Fox River Grove, was born on May 17, 1944 in Franklin Park to John “Jack” and Dorothy Lee. He passed away from cancer on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Fox River Grove. Edward was raised in Franklin Park and was a graduate of East Leyden High School. He moved to Fox River Grove in 1999...

Clarence Townsley

Jan 7, 2016

Clarence Page Townsley, IV, 57, of Prophetstown, passed away peacefully January 7, 2016. Page, the beloved brother of Darrell (Sarah) Townsley and dear uncle to Megan and Shannon, was preceded in death by his loving parents, Clarence Page Townsley III and Natalie Shannon Townsley, and his loving brother, Michael Boley Townsley. A graduate of Western Wisconsin Technical Institute, he...

Juanita Michael

Jan 6, 2016

Juanita Claire Smith Michael, longtime resident of Barrington passed away peacefully at home January 6, 2016.

She was born April 4, 1933 in Bowen, Illinois. Juanita married her life-long love Jim (Mike) Michael on July 9, 1951.

Juanita is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jim (Mike); children, Nancy (Bill) Hartwig, Mary (Tim) Howard,...

Edward Karkocki

Jan 5, 2016

Edward was born August 5, 1921 in Chicago. He passed away peacefully January 5, 2016 in Barrington. Visitation will be held from 9am until the time of the funeral mass at 10am, Friday, January 8th at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela Street, Barrington. Burial will be held privately at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. Edward is survived by...

Ernest Heide, Jr

Jan 5, 2016

Ernest Guenther Heide, Jr., of Cary, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 82.

He was born July 5, 1933 in Des Plaines to Ernest Guenther and Isabella Francis (nee Cuny) Heide. Ernest was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Most of all he was very proud of his profession as...

Marion Ryan

Jan 4, 2016

Biography

Marion A. Ryan, 96, of Crystal Lake, former longtime resident of Chicago, died on January 4, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She and her adoring husband, Bob, were together 45 years before his passing. Marion will be greatly missed by her children, Kathy Casassa, Pat Hannigan, Joanne (Carl) Rosenbaum, CJ McCaro, and Edward...

Louise Maionchi

Jan 4, 2016

Louise Maionchi, 65, of Barrington, was born November 22, 1950 in New York, NY to Frederick and Lillian (nee Trick) Bruder. She passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Barrington.

Louise was a biologist and retired science teacher, who taught at several schools on Long Island, NY and at the middle school level in Oak Park, IL. She loved...

Charmaine Payne

Jan 4, 2016

Charmaine Violet Payne (nee Hildebrandt), of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016.

She was born April 22, 1929 in Arlington Heights to Paul and Matilda(nee Toepper) Hildebrandt.

In addition to her loving husband, William, whom she married on May 14, 1949, Charmaine is survived by her children, Cindy (Martin) Delgado, Sherri (David) Shaw,...

Genevieve Pfeiffer

Jan 3, 2016

Genevieve Edith Pfeiffer, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at The Fountains at the age of 95.

She was born September 3, 1920 in Lebanon, Indiana to Lloyd Thomas and Edith B. (nee Partner) Sicks.

Genevieve was dedicated to many organizations including the Northern Illinois Airstream Unit for 40 years,...

Elaine Zoffer

Jan 2, 2016

Visitation for Elaine Marie Zoffer (nee Maloney), age 89, lately of Barrington, Illinois, formerly of Oldsmar, Florida, will be held on Saturday, January 9th, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by funeral services, at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor, Florida. Elaine was born on August 13, 1926, in Queens, New York and was raised there, in the Broad...

Richard Johnson

Jan 2, 2016

Richard A. Johnson, of Barrington, IL, passed away on January 2, 2016 in Wauconda at the age of 79. Richard was a proudly retired Federal Drug Enforcement Agent.

In addition to his loving spouse, Donna, of 55 years, he is survived by his sons, Eric and Robert Johnson; cherished grandsons, Sam, Cooper, Carson, and Daniel; sisters, Delores...

Jack Jacobs

2016

Jack G. Jacobs, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016. He was born on January 27, 1927 in Chicago to John and Doris “Myrtle” (nee Freudenthal) Jacobs.

Jack attended Lake View High School in Chicago where he was a member of the ROTC and was a drum major in the high school band. Jack was a...

Gwendolyn Ericson

2016

Gwendolyn S. Ericson, 95, of Barrington, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Lotus Regina Gwendolyn Schmidt was born on February 16th, 1920 in Portland Oregon, daughter of Archibald and Edythe Schmidt. She died on January 1st, 2016 at Alden Estates of Barrington. She was united in marriage to Donald M. Ericson Sr. on July 27th 1940....

Blaine Hood

Dec 29, 2015

Blaine Hood, 59, of Algonquin, was born August 8, 1956 in Augusta, GA to Leroy and Romona (nee Cuevas) Hood. He passed away and is at peace from a long battle with cancer, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Barrington.

Blaine is survived by his wife, Tammy (nee Strahs) Hood; his brothers, Bruce (Michele) Hood, Scott (Jenny) Hood, and Chris...

Betty Frederick

Dec 27, 2015

Betty Lou Frederick, age 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. She was born on Nov. 5, 1925 in DeKalb, IL to Bert and Esther Griswold. Betty was very active in Crystal Lake Women’s Club, Book Club and was a long time member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She was an avid golfer...