Jul 4, 2024

Amber Nicole Gunderson, 38, of Lakewood passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. Born on October 8, 1985, in Warrensburg, MO, to Donald Jackson and Kimberly Jackson, Amber spent her formative years in Jacksonville, IL where she cultivated her passions and pursued her dreams.

On July 3, 2015, Amber married her beloved husband, Jason, at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago,...

Jul 4, 2024

James R. Naylor, 79, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. He was born on October 30 1944, in Chicago to Thomas and Agnes (nee Hodgins) Naylor. 

James proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he exhibited bravery and courage, earning 2 Purple Hearts for his service during the Vietnam War. His commitment to his...

Jul 3, 2024

Barbara Mary Duckworth (née Correra), 89, of Port Orange, Florida, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, of complications from pneumonia. Barbara was born in Chicago, IL, on July 17, 1934, to Anthony and Teresa (née Bertolini) Correra. She married Z. Clark Duckworth on June 23, 1956.

Barbara enjoyed playing bridge, decorating, and entertaining. In mid-life, Barbara discovered a hidden artistic ability. She...

Jul 2, 2024

Melissa A. Fosco (nee Woznicki), age 50, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 14, 1973 to the late Al Brown and Mary Woznicki. 

Melissa was a devoted and loving mother to her cherished children, Lola and David. 

Melissa is survived by her siblings, Cindy (late Robert Sr.) Olsen, Christine “Chris” Woznicki,...

Jul 2, 2024

Mark Anthony German, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and three children by his side on July 2, 2024. Born on May 29, 1948, in Humphrey, NE, to William and Conradia (Veik) German, Mark's life was a testament to his love, Faith, commitment, and sense of humor.

After they moved...

Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Gertrude DeWaters, 72, passed away on July 1, 2024. She was born May 24, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the late George and Gertrude Wersching. 

Born May 24, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the late George and Gertrude Wersching, she embarked on her nursing career at Cook County Hospital in the 1980s. Her dedication and passion for nursing led her...

Jun 30, 2024

Marian Arthur Dudley, 84, passed away on June 30, 2024 in Barrington, IL. She was born on January 30, 1940 in Bedford County, VA. She was a cherished member of her community, a devoted educator, loving wife, and mother.

Raised in Bedford County, VA, she moved to Amherst County, VA, graduating from Amherst County High School in 1958. She graduated from...

Jun 30, 2024

Theo Brink, 8, of Lake Zurich, Illinois passed away peacefully at home with his mom and dad by his side after a long battle with Neuroblastoma on June 30, 2024. Theo was born on April 4th, 2016 to parents Michael and Megan, their first and only child. Theo was intelligent, funny, and kind to anyone he came in contact with....

Jun 29, 2024

Anita Mary Zabielski, born March 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2024, in Barrington, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Josephine Kurcharski and cherished sister to Arthur, Robert and Geraldine, grandmother to Jasen all preceding her in death.

Anita is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edward...

Jun 29, 2024

Barbara L. Simon (née Danford) age 83 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. 

Barbara was born on December 9, 1940, to Robert and Olga Danford in Hutchinson, Kansas. In 1962 she married Vaughn Simon; they lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, California, Tennessee, Alabama, and moved to Barrington, Illinois where they have lived since 1983. Barbara...

Jun 29, 2024

A Celebration of André’s life will be held on 07/12/2024 from 4PM till 8PM at 16 Bow Lane in Barrington Hills. Eulogy will be at 6PM. All are welcome to attend. 

André Egmont Jansen van Vuren, 77, of Barrington passed away on June 29, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1946 in Luckhoff, South Africa to the late Daniel and...

Jun 27, 2024

Nancy Siok, 79, of Lake Zurich, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born on September 13, 1944 in Bedford County, PA to the late Robert Akers and LaCrissa Roth.

She owned a clothing store for many years before working in the insurance industry until retiring in 2019. She had a deep passion for...

Jun 26, 2024

Bruce Jerome McNeil, 75, of Cary, passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1949, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Neil and Donna (nee Hooksma) McNeil. Bruce proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war with the 101st Airborne Infantry Division as a radio operator. 

Bruce grew up in MI where he and his family...

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Dorothee B Olech, 67, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2024. Dorothee was born on August 22, 1956 in Auchel, France to the late Leopold and Genevieve Witkowski.

Dorothee is survived by her children, Michelle (Kevin) Olech Smith and Erick (Regina) Olech; grandchildren, Brody and Gavin Olech; and sister, Christine (Fumin)Kolota. She...

Jun 25, 2024

Stephen G. Wilson, 57, of Algonquin, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1966, in Ryan, Iowa, to Roger and Marilyn Wilson.

A graduate of Central College, Steve was a dedicated flight attendant for American Airlines for 35 years and proudly served as a Union Representative. His career allowed him to see the world, something...

Jun 22, 2024

Tom grew up in Vincennes, Indiana and moved to Chicago as a teenager in pursuit of a better life, where he met and married Dianne on May 31, 1958. Tom and Dianne moved to Crystal Lake in 1962, fulfilling their dream of owning their own home. There they raised their three daughters. Tom was the embodiment of the quintessential American...

Jun 22, 2024

Jeanne Carol Cluts, 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Chicago to Nicholas and Anne (Peters) Kesseler.

On December 21, 1974, Jeanne married Doug Cluts, and together they built a family she deeply cherished.

Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Doug; her children, Susan (Dan) Barwegen of Crystal Lake...

Jun 21, 2024

Douglas Richard Pate, 33, currently of Arvada, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was named after his father’s brother, Douglas, and his maternal grandfather, Richard.

Born in Elgin on September 24, 1990, Doug was a graduate of Grayslake Central High School. He loved football and started playing at 6 years old. He not only loved the game,...

Jun 21, 2024

Renee Jeanette Santellano (nee Sineni), age 52, of Des Plaines, IL passed away Friday, June 21, 2024.

Renee was born in Chicago, IL on May 14, 1972. Renee graduated from Mother Guerin High School in 1990 and continued with some college education at Triton Junior College before entering the workforce full time. She enjoyed her time working at UPS in compliance...