Aug 14, 2014

Roy S. Lumsden Born September 3, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully August 14, 2014 in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family. The youngest son of James and Helen Lumsden, both immigrants from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Roy was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned degrees from Hope College and the University of Michigan. After serving in...

Aug 14, 2014

Born September 25, 1994 in McHenry, to Gregory and the late Beth Ann Klyczek, Nathan passed away August 14, 2014. Nathan was a proud graduate of Crystal Central High School 2013 where he was a devoted student, involved in many organizations. He was a dedicated baseball player for four years with Crystal Lake Central and was a two year...

Aug 13, 2014

Sheila Murphy Grahn, 83, of Barrington, passed away August 13, 2014. Sheila is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald Grahn; her son, Jeffrey (Amy) Grahn of Lake Bluff; daughter, Jody Hart of Batavia; and grandsons, Jeffrey Hart and Thomas Hart. Sheila was born in Reading, PA, to the late Dorothy and Bertram Murphy. Sheila graduated from Northwestern...

Aug 12, 2014

Born June 2, 1970 in Park Ridge to Vincent and Patricia (nee Bystrek) O'Rourke, Paul passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at his home in Lakewood. Paul is survived by his wife Andrea (nee Galoski); children, Lexi, Aly, and Ella; his parents; brother, Jim O’Rourke; sisters, Chris (Scott) Boden, and Kelly Masterton; sisters-in-law, Laura (Herb) Brinskelle and Lisa (Tom) Azzano;...

Aug 11, 2014

Harriet Limberg, born January 24, 1922 in Chicago, passed away August 11, 2014 at her home in Barrington at the age of 92. Harriet is survived by her children, James R. (Cynthia) Lemberg, Debra (Jerry) Raper; grandchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Brink; and daughter-in-law, Betty Miller. In addition to her husband, Frank, she was preceded in death by...

Aug 10, 2014

Born June 30, 1964 in McHenry to Jean and Harold Walters, passed away peacefully at her home in Crystal Lake, August 10, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was an EMT for the Crystal Lake Fire Department for 10 years. She was a registered nurse in the home healthcare field, and raised eleven foster children from 1999 through 2007....

Aug 9, 2014

Jeanne Olszewski (nee Bilansky) Of Barrington Born in Chicago to Michael and Julia Bilansky, Jeanne passed away peacefully August 9, 2014 in Barrington. Jeanne worked in reservations at United Airlines for twenty years, retiring in 1994. She was an avid golfer, especially proud of her Hole in One at Bonnie Dundee Golf Course on July 12, 2006. Jeanne and her...

Aug 9, 2014

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A celebration of life service for Dudley C. Welch, 77, a lifelong resident of Barrington will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 14, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, where there will be memorial visitation from 10 a.m. until the...

Aug 7, 2014

Adele R. Frieders (nee Ryner), 94, a lifelong resident of Barrington, passed away August 7, 2014 in Crystal Lake, IL. She was born April 18, 1920, in Camanche, IA, to the late Cecil and Vera (nee Wilson). Mrs. Frieders enjoyed needlework and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie J. Barber of Lake Barrington; and grandson,...

Aug 6, 2014

Born November 17, 1929 in Chicago, Don Lewis passed away peacefully August 6, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. Don was known to have a sharp wit with much to say about many things. He could be so convincing in his argument that one walked away wondering if indeed, he didn’t have a good point....

Aug 5, 2014

Grace Theresa Evans, 91, of South Elgin, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014, in Hoffman Estates. She was born on October 1, 1922, to Joseph and Frances Neuberger in Chicago. Grace is survived by her loving children, David (Marlene) Evans, William (Lynn) Evans, and Mark (Marianne) Evans; grandchildren, Chris (Michele) Evans, Lindsay (Dan) Hert, Matthew (Amy) Evans, Katherine (Teun) Fetz, Daniel...

Aug 4, 2014

The Celebration of Life service for Debra Lee Wisnowski (nee Cousins), 61, of Barrington, will be held at 11 am, Friday, August 8, 2014 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL 60010. Father Kevin Caruso will officiate. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2014, 3-8 pm at the church. Born April 8, 1953,...

Aug 3, 2014

Margaret Madigan Spehn Fellows, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd with family by her side. Margaret (or “Peggy to some of her family and friends) was born May 18, 1932 in Chicago. She was the youngest and 8th child born to her parents, Daniel and Helen Madigan, who both immigrated to Chicago from Ireland. Raised in a...

Aug 1, 2014

Edward Blair, Sr., 69, of Illinois and Moulton, AL, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry. He was born December 20, 1944, in Pikeville, KY to the late Lonnie and Eileen (nee Coleman) Blair. Edward enjoyed fishing and listening to George Jones. He especially loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Edward (Crystal) Blair,...

Jul 31, 2014

Anthony (Tony) DeFrances, 60, of Tower Lakes, Barrington, died July 31, 2014. Born April 21, 1954 to Rocco and Rita DeFrances in Youngstown, Ohio, Tony was married for 36 years to his wife, Eileen McCormick DeFrances. He is survived by Eileen and his three children Michael (fiancée Sarah Swinson) DeFrances, Kevin (fiancée Ashley Jenson) DeFrances, and Danielle (fiancé Skyler Nielsen)...

Jul 31, 2014

Sharon Gustafson, 75, of Huntley, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at home. She was born on December 14, 1938, to Vaughn and Jean Spriggs in Highland Park, Illinois. Sharon is survived by her loving son, David Gustafson; grandchildren, Jack, Samuel, Tyler and Isabel Gustafson; brother, Steve Spriggs; daughters-in-law, Dawn Gustafson and Kathy Gustafson; one niece, two nephews and cousins. She...

Jul 31, 2014

CRYSTAL LAKE—James “Andy” Anderson, 74, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Cary, died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home. He was born April 22, 1940 in Kosciusko, MS to the late Arlis and Nola (nee Spain) Anderson. Andy married Lorraine Kay Rose on December 17, 1965 in Seward, IL. Andy retired from Knaack Manufacturing, Crystal Lake, after almost 30 years...

Jul 29, 2014

Biography Born January 12, 1932 in Pontiac, MI, passed away peacefully July 29, 2014 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was an entrepreneur, she owned and operated a clothing boutique in Mundelein, and a travel agency in Highland Park. She enjoyed traveling, taking several cruises with her beloved husband Ray. Phyllis is survived by her children; Margaret Kampsen...

Jul 25, 2014

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Phyllis J. Brownell (nee Widegren), 79, of McHenry, went home to her Lord on July 25, 2014. She was born November 23, 1934 in Chicago to Harry and Verna (nee Carlson) Widegren. On January 28, 1956 she married her soul mate, Robert Brownell. Together they raised 2 children, Robert Jr. and Kelly. For 18 years she drove school...

Jul 25, 2014

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Estelle H. Hain, 96 of Morton Grove Born March 14, 1918, in Chicago, passed away July 25, 2014 in Crystal Lake. Estelle is survived her children, Charles (Carol) Hain, Paul (Delores) Hain, and Thomas (Alice) Hain; grandchildren, Carl, Craig (Sandra), Jessica (Robert) Gacek, Heather, and Jack; and great grandchildren, Katrina, James, Tara, Saskia, Sebastian, and Lucinda Estelle. She...