Dec 20, 2014

Mary Rose Stachura, 91, of Bartlett, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. She was born on March 16, 1923, to Joseph and Rose Pillis, in Schachendorf, Burgenland, Austria. Mary retired from Kemper Insurance in Long Grove where she worked as an administrative assistant in the president’s office. Her first job after high...

Dec 19, 2014

Edward Michael Dicks, 48, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, in Centegra Hospital, Woodstock. He was born December 31, 1965, in Oak Park, to Joseph and Maxine (nee Siwek) Dicks. In addition to his parents, Joseph and Maxine, Edward is survived by his siblings, Joseph Dicks, Jr. and Diana Valinskas; nephews and niece, Joey Dicks and Sophia...

Dec 19, 2014

Lillian May Shiley DeBolt, age 97, died December 19, 2014, at her home in Barrington. She was born May 25, 1917, the same year as Jack Kennedy, Dean Martin, and Ella Fitzgerald, the latter of whom sang Lil’s favorite song, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket, I Lost my Yellow Basket.” Lillian was born in Palatine to Charles Fulton Shiley and Lidia Mary Decker...

Dec 17, 2014

Frank H. Fruhauff Jr., 89, of Tomah, WI formerly of Fox River Grove passed away peacefully at home on December 17th, 2014. He was born on December 25, 1924 in Chicago, to the late Frank and Mary (nee Pitter) Fruhauff. He attended Crane Tech HS and joined the ROTC while working at his family’s butcher shop. He graduated in...

Dec 16, 2014

Dec 16, 2014

Edward James Kain, 91, of Huntley, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at his home. He was born October 2, 1923, in Oak Park to the late Edward and Ella (nee Quinn) Kain. Mr. Kain married the late Marjorie Morris on May 4, 1946, in Coral Gables, FL. Mr. Kain lived in Crystal Lake for many...

Dec 16, 2014

Father Marx A. Jones, 88, of Crystal Lake, entered into eternal life on December 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at the Fountains of Crystal Lake. He was born on July 29, 1926 to Nathan and Blanche Jones in Abilene, Kansas. Marx left high school to serve his country with the US Navy during World War II in the...

Dec 15, 2014

Ronald P. Meyer, 59, of Barrington passed away in his loving wife’s arms on December 15, 2014. He was born February 16, 1955 in Chicago to Paul and Doris (nee Nelson) Meyer. Ron graduated from the University of Wisconsin and received his Master’s from Northwestern University. His career with Nielsen Media Research spanned 23 years where he last held the...

Dec 15, 2014

Ruth Merriman, 92, of Wauconda, IL passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 in Arlington Heights, IL. She was born May 11, 1922 in Chicago to William and Elizabeth (Sheparski) Schloen. On February 14, 1942 she married William Frederick Merriman. Ruth graduated from Lucy Flower Technical High School in Chicago. She met her loving husband Fred while they both worked...

Dec 14, 2014

Christine Mouhelis, 78, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday December 14th surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife to Gus; devoted mother to Melissa and Michelle; cherished sister to Athene (Bob) and Betty (Leo); dear sister-in-law to Peter (Alexandra) and Nick; loving aunt to Stephanie, Pete (Val), Andy (Barb), Pete (Donna), Jimmy (Jackie), Effie (Lennie), Vivian (Gino); great...

Dec 13, 2014

Sheila Susan Lenaghan, 44, of Geneva, died December 13, 2014. Born July 1, 1970 to Kourush and Mary (nee Assadi) Diba; wife of Daniel Lenaghan; mother of Joseph Leo, Emily Jane, and Owen Daniel; and sister of Louise (Michael)Fox. Memorial service will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Peter Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, 60134....

Dec 11, 2014

Services for John will be held privately.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...