Leo D'Agostino

Oct 5, 2015

Leo D’Agostino, 87, of Barrington passed away peacefully on October 5, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Elvira (nee Donatucci) D’Agostino. Leo was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army where he served 2 years in the Korean War. He was in the masonry business as a bricklayer for 40 years as...

Ruth Smeja

Oct 5, 2015

Ruth E. Smeja, 61, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, October 5, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1953 in Chicago to John and Olga (nee Syss) Baron. Ruth loved her pets dearly, most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved cooking during the holidays. Ruth...

Margaret Kessner

Oct 3, 2015

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Services for Margaret will be held privately

Ryan Freeman

Oct 3, 2015

Ryan was born March 16, 1984 in Hoffman Estates, IL. He passed away unexpectedly October 3, 2015 at Centegra Hospital in Woodstock. Ryan enjoyed camping and boating with his family, and sitting at the campfire with his Indian Guide friends. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. Ryan is survived by his parents, Thomas and Ernestine “Ernie”...

Kathryn (Hoge) Fogelin

Oct 2, 2015

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Kathryn Florabel Fogelin, 97, of North Barrington, formerly of Oak Park, IL passed away peacefully on October 2, 2015. She was born on December 23, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Myrtle (nee Salisbury) Hoge. She attended Beloit College, was a member of the Tri Delta sorority and graduated with a BA in English. Kathryn worked for...

Melvin Jones

Oct 2, 2015

Melvin was born June 18, 1942 in Eagle Bend, MN to William and Edith Jones. He passed away peacefully at his home October 2, 2015 following a long battle with cancer. Mel is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rachel (nee Pussehl); daughters, Lori Ann and Shelley; grandchildren, Tawni, Coty, and Adrian; and brothers, Arnold and Orville. He was...

Donna Stanish

Oct 1, 2015

Donna M. Stanish, of Crystal Lake, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home at the age of 67. She was born February 10, 1948 in Chicago to Albert and Nina (nee Gawrusik) Stanish. Donna was a math teacher in the McHenry area for over 25 years. As a breast cancer survivor, she was proudly involved with Relay for...

Richard Schultz

Sep 28, 2015

Richard J. Schultz, 88, formerly of Mount Prospect & Crystal Lake, died Monday, September 28, 2015. Richard served his country during World War II. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after a long career. He was active in his community with youth including participation in Boy Scouts of America & school activities like PTA. He was also active in his church....

Donna Pacholski

Sep 28, 2015

Donna was born on October 26th, 1942 in Chicago to Lester and Irene Claussen. She passed away on September 28th, 2015 at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was welcomed into heaven by her family, friends, and the hundreds of patients she helped over her 50 year career as a compassionate and well respected registered nurse....

Andrew Goerger

Sep 27, 2015

Andrew Paul Goerger, of Barrington, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his home at the age of 65. He was born March 3, 1950 in Elgin to Andrew Albert and Lucille Susan (nee Leider) Goerger. Andrew was a dedicated postal worker, having worked for the United States Postal Service for over 35 years. He was able to retire at...

Margaret Voase Frey

Sep 26, 2015

Margaret H. Voase Frey, 94, formerly of Huntley, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015, in Crystal Lake. She was born April 7, 1921 in Chicago to Frank Skelnik and Mary Gruba. Marge is survived by her adopted son, Christopher Voase; her step-children John, Joel, Mark, Mike Frey, and Mary Davidson; sister-in law, Dolores Santler; niece, Barbara Kearns (special friend, Martin...

Evelyn Feiler Sasak

Sep 26, 2015

Evelyn Feiler Sasak, 102, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2015, with her children at her side. She was born on June 3, 1913, in Peotone, Il, to Theodore and Ida (nee Hageno) Wilke. A founding member of Burr Ridge United Church of Christ, Evelyn remained a devoted and active member of the church for 50 years. She was noted...

Mark Beal

Sep 25, 2015

Mark C. Beal, of Tower Lakes, passed away suddenly, Friday, September 25, 2015 at the age of 55. He was born August 30, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Berlin High School and a 1982 graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He worked in the building materials industry and...

Mark Agnini

Sep 24, 2015

Mark Steven Agnini, 67, of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 24, 2015, in Barrington. He was born on March 15, 1948, to Oreste and Edna Agnini, in Hammond, Indiana. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Mary Beth Lake; children, Nathaniel (Jenny) Agnini, Benjamin Agnini, Alexander Lake, and Benjamin Lake; sister, Jan (Don) Casey; brothers, Kirk (Angela) Agnini, Todd...

Charles Ratliff

Sep 24, 2015

Charles “Randy” Ratliff, 61, of Baltimore passed away peacefully on September 24, 2015. He was born on March 21, 1954 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Byron and Anna (nee Dickerson) Ratliff. Randy was a world traveler who made friends everywhere he went. When he became ill, people all over the world came to see him or called to visit with him....

Elisabeth Toscano

Sep 24, 2015

Elisabeth “Libby” Toscano, 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 24, 2015, in Chicago. She was born on September 26, 1959 to Robert and Suzanne Appleton in Lake Forest. Libby is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Mark Toscano; son, Matthew Toscano; mother-in-law, Dolores Toscano; sisters-in-law, Beverly (Herb) Ficken and Linda Toscano; nephews, Scott David Appleton...

Kevin Colosia

Sep 23, 2015

Kevin Colosia, peacefully departed his home in Barrington Hills on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in the arms of his loving wife of 30 years, Sonja (nee Card), surrounded by his adoring children, Jake and Amy. He was born on May 10, 1949, to Kevin Robert and Ruth Colosia in Chicago, Illinois. Always outgoing and the first to volunteer, Kevin was...

Harry & Katie Burroughs

Sep 22, 2015

Harry Burroughs, 69 and Kathryn Burroughs, 35, of Barrington. Harry graduated from The College of Architecture at IIT in 1970, and was working as a sole practitioner architect at the time of his death. He was a member of the Plan Commission in Barrington, IL., and was a member of the Board of Directors of Shady Oaks Camp in Homer...

Violet Swanson

Sep 21, 2015

Violet M. Swanson, 90, of McHenry, passed away September 21, 2015. She was born in Chicago on May 26, 1925 to the late Oscar and Viola Ahlstrand. On November 16, 1946 she married Leonard Swanson. They were married 59 years before his passing on July 4, 2005. They enjoyed summers at Powers Lake, WI. Violet was a great cook...

Judith Fues

Sep 19, 2015

Judy was born August 4, 1940 in Chicago to Philip and Lois Kirchberg. She passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of a Chicago jeweler, with the family business dating back to 1867. At the age of 2, her family moved to Crystal Lake where she grew up in...