Marie Thomas
Jun 3, 2024
Marie Therese Thomas, 75, of Cary passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024 after a long illness. She was born on June 3, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Rosemary Holbach.Marie’s love of libraries began at the age of 5 when her father took her to the Independence Branch of the Chicago Public Library and helped her...
Ann M. Bales Yazel
Jun 2, 2024
Anna May Frances Bales Yazel (lovingly known around town as Ann Yazel), age 97, passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2024, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Born on October 4, 1926, in Elmhurst, Illinois, Ann was the beloved child of Frances Mary (Case) Bales and Leonard John Bales.Ann left Elmhurst in the late 1950s to move to the...
Carol Fern Carter Morrison
Jun 1, 2024
Carol Fern Carter Morrison, of North Barrington, passed away June 1, 2024 at the age of 86.Born July 5, 1937 in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of the late Calvin and Fern (nee Williams) Carter, Carol grew to become a woman who was fond of tennis, grand gardens, the growth of children, the beauty of mathematics, Christmas, the 4th of July,...
Timothy Quinn Corcoran
May 31, 2024
Timothy Quinn Corcoran passed away at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington, IL on May 31, 2024. Tim was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on June 11, 1960, to Elaine and Bill Corcoran.
Tim attended Barrington High School and Arizona State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He began his career at Seaquist in the Research and Development department and stayed...
Jeremy Lee Sepanik
May 30, 2024
Jeremy Lee Sepanik, 80, of McHenry, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024. Jeremy was born on November 20, 1943, to the late Edmund and Josephine Sepanik in Amsterdam, New York.
Jeremy is survived by his children, Brian (Dawn) Sepanik and Jennifer (Frank) Murray; grandchildren, Frank Murray Jr, Jakob Murray, Madison Sepanik, and Gavin Sepanik; great grandchildren, Saylor Murray; brother,...
James "Jim" Edward Petersen
May 29, 2024
James “Jim” E. Petersen, 82, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1941 in Libertyville to the late Fred and Evora Petersen. He grew up in McHenry, graduating from McHenry High School. He continued his education at Bradley University, completing his B.S. in Electrical Technology in 1965. His career as an Industrial Arts teacher...
Mary Fano
May 29, 2024
Mary Fano, 94, of Fox River Grove passed away early Wednesday morning, May 29, 2024. She was born in Chicago on July 27, 1929 to Salvatore and Francesca (nee Spadafora) Cali.
Mary grew up and raised her family in Chicago. She loved walking to the food markets and Walgreens and simply having what she needed just a walk away....
Fernando Milan Espinoza
May 29, 2024
Full obituary for Fernando is pending, please see below for service information. Visitation is scheduled on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 8:30am until the time of prayers at 9:30am. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 451 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Joe Wayne Denny
May 28, 2024
Joe Wayne Denny of Jackson Hole, WY passed away May 28, 2024 in Elk Grove Village. He was born June 10, 1947 in Hopedale, IL to Berchel and Doris Denny.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Patricia (Breslin); children, Kaitlyn Inez, Joseph Cormick, Matthew (Lillian) Denny, and Meaghan Christine (Edgar) Cortes; grandchildren, Liam and Emmarose Denny, and...
Patricia L. Leydig
May 27, 2024
Patricia “Patsy” Louise Leydig, 98, passed away May 27, 2024 in Barrington, IL. Born in Chicago, Patsy was the daughter of William and Frieda (nee Kossman) Schwefer.
Her early years were spent in her father’s five bakeries, playing tennis and enjoying her close girlfriends. Tennis was a big part of Patsy’s life. She won the Chicago Park District Championship in tennis...
Geraldine "Gerri" "Skip" Baum
May 27, 2024
Geraldine “Gerri” “Skip” Baum passed away peacefully May 27, 2024 in Barrington. She was born June 28, 1942 in Chicago to Ladislaus and Mary (nee Cap) Valek.
Gerri graduated from Marquette University’s College of Journalism, wrote “copy” for in-house advertising at Sears, and later contributed as a Technical Writer at CSC in Texas as part of the Space Shuttle program, as...
Katherine M. Warman Siekerman
May 27, 2024
Katherine Warman Siekerman passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. Kay was born in Chicago on December 2, 1928 to Frank and Marie Becker (deceased). She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harold R. Warman and together they built a legacy of seven children. These seven children, Scott and Lorna...
John Christopher Mosack
May 25, 2024
John passed away unexpectantly on May 25, 2024. He was born in Duluth, MN to Donald and Maureen Mosack and was raised in Palatine, IL. John was dedicated and passionate about being an athlete, working out, and eating healthy. Growing up he played basketball, baseball, hockey, was a swimmer, and a cross country runner. No matter the sport, he loved...
Aileen Tyson
May 24, 2024
Aileen Tyson, age 96, passed away on May 24, 2024 in her home at Azpira Place in Lake Zurich. Aileen was born on January 20, 1928 in San Jose, California to Townsend and Mildred (nee Van Horn) Tyson. She settled in Illinois after spending many years in her beloved Los Gatos, California home.
During Aileen’s childhood she lived where the Santa...
Geoffrey William Odean
May 24, 2024
Geoffrey William Odean, 69, of Crystal Lake passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1954 to William and Jeanette Odean in Oak Park, IL.
Geoff was well known for his boisterous and charismatic personality, and was quite the entertainer. For many years Geoff worked as a bartender taking great pride in mixing the perfect cocktail and...
Alice Lynn Giunchedi (nee Ivan)
May 23, 2024
Alice Lynn Giunchedi, 89, of Lincolnshire passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Sylvester and Matilda Ivan.Alice was a graduate of Augustana University in Chicago, where she earned a degree in nursing. Alice worked as a registered nurse until she was 70 years old.In 1957 she was united in...
Nancy L. Ryan
May 21, 2024
Nancy Ryan (nee Bleizeffer), age 64, of Chicago and Crystal Lake, IL passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Nancy is the daughter of Joan Bleizeffer Deppong and Steve Bleizeffer, mother to Samantha (Mike) Tiburtini and Jessica (Sean) Scott, and loving grandmother to three. She is also survived by many brothers and sisters.
She attended St. Edward Elementary School and Alvernia...
Wayne Robert Krase
May 21, 2024
Wayne Robert Krase, 88, longtime resident of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1935 in Chicago to the late Henry and Julia Krase.
Born and raised in Chicago, Wayne was a proud graduate of Lane Tech High School. He continued his higher education at Roosevelt University, where he earned his...
Edward Joseph Domek
May 21, 2024
Edward Joseph Domek, Jr., “Bud” of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Woodstock/Harvard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21 2024 at the age of 82.
He was born December 1, 1941 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward Joseph, Sr. and Eleanor (nee Polankiewicz) Domek.
Ed enjoyed spending time golfing, boating, flying his plane, and traveling.
Ed is survived by his six...
Mary L. Paul
May 19, 2024
Mary L. Paul (nee Brennan), age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Mary was born in Green Bay, WI on March 30, 1944 and was raised in nearby Kiwanis, WI with her three brothers Ken, Bob and Don, and her sister Jillene. They were raised in a loving home where her mother ran the local general store and...