May 3, 2024

Joseph E. Simonaitis passed away peacefully May 3, 2024 in McHenry.  He was born September 3,1941 in Chicago to John and Catherine Simonaitis.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Louis Nguyen) Simonaitis; sister, Leonarda Simonaitis; brother, John (Grace) Simonaitis; and sister, Anne (late Joseph) Cappuzzello.   He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita; and sister, Catherine Crean.

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May 3, 2024

Rose Mary Spreitzer, 97, of Algonquin, IL, formerly Rockford, Il passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024. Rose Mary was born November 18, 1926, in Chicago, Il to the late William and Helen Sikorski. 

An accomplished artist, she enjoyed painting, ceramics, and sewing as well as traveling; having visited Hawaii, Japan, San Francisco, Alaska, and wherever the road would take she...

May 1, 2024

Eric G. Decker, of Cary, passed away May 1, 2024. 

Eric lovingly embraced the role of partner, father, and grandfather. He was a friend and mentor to many. Eric filled his life with a wide variety of passions, pursuing each to perfection. He was a trailblazer and teacher during his 30+ years as a lead builder of high-speed, automated systems for...

Apr 30, 2024

Sharon (Shea) McDonald nee Hirk, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on April 30, 2024, following a short illness. Shea was fabulous, and even during her illness, her optimism, beauty, inside and out, and endless smile never waned.She was born October 16, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida where her father was stationed in the Navy. She...

Apr 28, 2024

Joann Mary Dengler, 83, of Elmwood Park, passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born in Chicago on June 18, 1940 to Theodore and Dorothy Rosinski.A graduate of Elmwood Park High School, Joann married her high school sweetheart, Norman Lee Dengler, on September 5, 1959.Joann was the school secretary for over 25 years at St. Zachary’s Catholic Church in...

Apr 27, 2024

Daniel Abraham, affectionately known as Dan, peacefully passed away at the age of 90 on April 27, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1934, in Chicago, to the late Jacob and Miriam. Dan was preceded in death by his siblings, Paul (Sue) Abraham, George (Lavetta) Abraham, and Margaret (Sam) Daniels.

Dan spent his professional career as an engineer for General...

Apr 26, 2024

Martin August Schuett, age 88, passed away at his home in Prospect Heights, IL on April 26, 2024.   Marty was born in Chicago, to August and Anna Schuett.

Marty grew up in Chicago and graduated from Steinmetz High School.  After high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Army and did basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO before being stationed...

Apr 26, 2024

Daniel John Treptow, age 76, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at home while enjoying the evening on his front porch on Friday, April 26, 2024.

 

Daniel was born at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL on March 10, 1948, and spent his childhood along the Fox River in Cary before moving to Crystal Lake. He graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in...

Apr 25, 2024

Beatrice Reynolds Mason, 92, passed away on April 25, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1931, in Attala, Alabama to the late Bose and Annie Reynolds. 

Bea moved to Illinois at a young age. She married and had 6 children. She moved to South Carolina with her second husband Jack after retiring and enjoyed boating on the lake and socializing...

Apr 25, 2024

Daniel Terrance Mjolsness was born June 17, 1949 in Fargo, ND. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where his passion for music and singing grew under the direction of Paul J. Christiansen.Dan started his career in pharmaceutical sales with Johnson & Johnson and moved into advertising, publishing, and medical education with the American Medical Association....

Apr 25, 2024

James Sineni, 76 of Grayslake passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1947 in Chicago to the late Frank and Rosemarie (Zarkadas) Sineni.

Jim graduated from Lane Technical High School and continued his education at Amundson College. He joined his family’s construction company as a licensed bricklayer. Beginning at age 25, Jim served the city...

Apr 25, 2024

Charlene Sue Anderson, 66, of Fox River Grove, passed away on April 25, 2024. She was born on September 22, 1957 in Chicago, IL to John and Constance Watts.Charlene was the devoted wife of Charles Anderson; loving mother of Christopher (Allyson) Moore and Elizabeth and Nicole Anderson; proud YiaYia of Camden Moore and Madison DeYoung; and beloved sister of Juanita...

Apr 24, 2024

John Clark Bowen, 52 of Hawthorn Woods, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, with his family by his side after his valiant battle against colon cancer. He was born on October 18, 1971, in Greenfield, Indiana to Clark and Sue (nee Ernsting) Bowen. John enjoyed his childhood in Sparta, Illinois before settling in the Chicagoland area after graduating from...

Apr 24, 2024

Heidi L. Wojcik passed away peacefully April 24, 2024 in Barrington.  She was born June 13, 1941 in Chicago to Max and Frieda Preiss.

Heidi is survived by her children, Ruth (Al) Durband, Mike (Pam) Wojcik, and Andy (Jodi) Wojcik; 10 great grandchildren; and brother, Fred Preiss.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond; and son, Mark Wojcik.

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Apr 24, 2024

Martha “Marti” Loeding, 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 24, 2024. She was born in Rural Kentucky on April 15, 1951, to the late Clarence Beach and Stella Salyers.In her free time, Marti enjoyed watching TV with her husband, Ron; playing cards with friends and family, collecting I Love Lucy dolls and memorabilia, as well as...

Apr 23, 2024

Denise Bolman, 91, of Des Plaines, and a more recent resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1932 in East River Township, Iowa to the late John and Vera Zimmerman.Denise grew up in Iowa and graduated from high school in New Market, IA. She attended Drake University, in Des...

Apr 22, 2024

Valerie A. Larson, age 78, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Alden Long Grove care facility in Illinois after a long illness from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 

Valerie was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Velma Larson, and by her brother John Larson and his wife Bonnie. She is survived by her loving sisters Martha (Paul) Rogers and Roberta...

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 21, 2024

Chuck G. Huber, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

 

Chuck was born in Chicago, IL on January 12, 1943. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

 

Chuck had a strong faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and telling stories from his time in the Navy....

Apr 20, 2024

Paul Gordon Urquhart, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 71. 

He was born June 22, 1952, in Renton, WA, the son of the late Charles Scott and Antoinette Marie (nee Ostyn) Urquhart.

Paul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Paul is survived by his loving wife...