Deanna Zellmann

Dec 10, 2014

Deanna K. Zellmann (nee Miller), 75, of Crystal Lake was born September 12, 1939 in Upper Glade, WV, and passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 10, at her home in Crystal Lake, surrounded by her loving family. Deanna was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and a founding member of the “Sassy Sisters”. She served on the District 47...

Tracey Staples

Dec 10, 2014

Tracey Lynn Staples Born November 9, 1969, passed away December 10, 2014. Tracey is survived by her son James Rainbolt V, mother Cathy Staples, and brothers Jamie (Emily) Staples, and Andrew Lund. She was preceded in death by her sister Jodi Staples. Memorial visitation will be held from 4pm until the time of the memorial service at 7pm, Saturday, December...

Anne Siegmeier

Dec 10, 2014

Anne Woodworth Siegmeier, of Crystal Lake Born May 14, 1939 in Connersville, IN, passed away peacefully, December 10, 2014 in Crystal Lake. Anne, along with her husband Gary, owned and operated Flowerwood in Crystal Lake until their retirement in 2004. Anne was a member of First Congregational Church in Crystal Lake, and a member of the Crystal Lake Service...

Michael Davis

Dec 10, 2014

Michael W. Davis, 69, of Lakewood passed away December 10, 2014. He was born October 29, 1945 in Berkeley, CA to Harold and Elizabeth (Peterson) Davis. Mike attended the University of Nevada, Reno and was self-employed. He loved RVing and chatting with friends, relatives, and anyone he chanced upon during his daily errands. He was a loving husband to Connie...

Harriett Schlenkert

Dec 9, 2014

Harriett L. Schlenkert, 94, of Woodstock, formerly of Crystal Lake and Harvard, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born June 15, 1920 in Oak Park, IL to Arthur and Lillian Deerhing. Harriett worked as a dental assistant for ten years before working with her husband, Arthur, at Sargent & Lundy Engineers for sixteen...

Patricia Stanton

Dec 9, 2014

Patricia A. Stanton (nee Ferrero), 73, of Crystal Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Chicago. Born July 16, 1941 in Chicago, she was the daughter of John and Mary Frances (nee Leslie) Ferrero. Patricia is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert; her children, Lisa (Willy) Deal, Michele (Raymond) Wehrs, and Geoffrey (Rebecca) Paul; grandchildren, Christopher (Jessica)...

Rita Gleason

Dec 9, 2014

Rita A. Gleason, 71 of St. Charles Born July 28, 1943 in Chicago, passed away unexpectedly December 9, 2014. Rita was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved her family unconditionally and was a dedicated social worker and therapist. She had a gentle soul and a vivacious spirit that touched everyone she met. Rita was beautiful inside and...

Shirley Krueger

Dec 8, 2014

Shirley Rose Krueger, Crystal Lake, passed away December 8, 2014 on her 88th birthday. She was born in 1926 to Ray and Lucy Edwards in Bartlett, IL. On February 6, 1948 she married Lawrence “Mike” Krueger at the First Baptist Church in Elgin. He preceded her in death in 2006. They were charter members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church...

Mary Pagos

Dec 7, 2014

Wednesday December 10, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home

Marcia O'Keeffe

Dec 7, 2014

Marcia Ann O’Keeffe, 89, of Wilmette, died Sunday, December 07, 2014, in Crystal Lake surrounded by family. She was born on November 2, 1925, to Albert and Mildred Sirois in Portland Maine. Marcia enjoyed working for over 20 years as a librarian in the children’s room at the Wilmette Public Library. She shared her open, joyous and loving spirit...

Lillian Schaefer

Dec 7, 2014

Born April 26, 1920 in Chicago to Frank and Agatha Bonior, Lillian passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Genoa City, WI at the age of 94. Lillian married Raymond Schaefer November 3, 1945. They spent many happy years together until his passing in 2002. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, a good friend, and...

Roy Piazza

Dec 6, 2014

The Mass of the Resurrection for Roy L. Piazza, 86, of Bartlett, formerly of Morton Grove, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 10, at St. James Parish, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, where there will be memorial visitation from 9:15 a.m., until the time of Mass. Inurnment will be private. There will also be memorial visitation...

Thomas Beveridge

Dec 3, 2014

Born February 28, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to Andrew J. and Leona (nee Abbott) Beveridge, Thomas passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home in Crystal Lake at the age of 81. Tom was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1953-1956. On July 23, 1959, Tom married Anita Ward...

Johnny Larsen

Dec 3, 2014

Johnny Larsen passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the golden age of 80 years. He was lovingly laid to rest in peace at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Chicago Friday, December 5, by his loving wife, Beverly; his daughters, Laura (Christopher) Smith, Lisa (Rudy) Luedecke and his granddaughter, Emily Luedecke. He will be missed by many, but always remembered for...

Ralph Ganzer

Dec 2, 2014

Ralph B. Ganzer, 86 of Barrington, born July 24, 1928 in Blue Island, IL, passed away peacefully December 2, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. Ralph is survived by his children; Mark Ganzer of Barrington, Gay (Michael) Offutt of Cary, and Marianne Ganzer of Westhampton, MA, grandchildren; Adam Ganzer and Scott Offutt, brother Floyd (late Elsie) Ganzer, and many loving...

Jeffrey Velatini

Dec 2, 2014

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Jeffrey Carlo Velatini, 54, of Cary, died Tuesday December 2, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Jeff was proud of his Italian heritage but even more proud of the fact that he had two distinct eyebrows and no back hair. A lifelong Chicago White Sox apologist, he was eager to point out the number of years the Cubs...

Dean Garner

Nov 30, 2014

Dean H. Garner, 87 Of Barrington Born April 28, 1927 in Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully November 30, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family. Dean is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis, children; Debbie (Joe) Fitzgerald, and Michael (Carla) Garner, grandchildren; Mike, Tyler, and Lexi Fitzgerald, and Nate and Bridget Garner, and many...

John Taylor

Nov 30, 2014

John E. Taylor, age 75 of Woodstock, IL passed away peacefully November 30, 2014 in Streamwood. He was born May 2, 1939 in Evanston to Albert and Agnes Taylor. John loved being outdoors doing everything from mowing the lawn, raking leaves or walking his dog. Besides spending time with his family, his biggest passion was sailing and would love to...

Nora Hanes

Nov 29, 2014

Born December 14, 1949 in Chicago to Robert and Margaret (nee Brown) Hanes, Nora passed away peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2014. Nora was a loving mother to daughter, Cathy (Chip) Dovidio; beloved grandmother to Andrew, Julia, and Lauren; and sister to Frank (Lynne) and Sharon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David. Visitation...

Jami Soukup

Nov 28, 2014

Jami Rae Soukup, 36, of Crystal Lake, died unexpectedly Friday, November 28, 2014. She was born June 1, 1978 to Robert and Bonnie (nee Salzman) in Lake Forest. Jami loved all animals, working with many animal shelters throughout the area. In addition to all of her own pets, she was a foster mother to over 100 kittens. Jami is survived...