Jun 4, 2013

Crystal Lake - Joan C. Robaczewski (nee Walsh), 66, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was born September 24, 1946 to William and Shirley (Madsen) Walsh in Chicago. Joan was deeply devoted to her husband as a loving wife, her children, grandchildren and family. Above all, she was a believer in...

May 30, 2013

The Mass of Christian Burial for Edman Michael Anthony Lis, 55, formerly of Chicago, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 3, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Monsignor Daniel Hermes will be the celebrant. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. The visitation will be from...

May 30, 2013

Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-877-212-3610 Code: 2001033P

Suzanne P. DeRita, a 27-year resident of Tower Lakes, Barrington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 13, 1951 to Everett and Mabel Pritchard in Olney, IL. Suzanne graduated from the University of Illinois as well...

May 29, 2013

Mardelle Betty Sparks, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Crystal Lake. She was born on February 28, 1923, to Edgar and Myrtle Hauter in Beardstown, Illinois. Mardelle was an avid organ player and she enjoyed listening to all types of music. She also clogged to country western music in Arizona. Mardelle is survived by...

May 28, 2013

Full obituary is pending.

May 28, 2013

Janet Streib (nee Thompson), 77, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Crystal Lake. The daughter of the late Ross and Catherine (nee Crowell) Thompson, she was born August 17, 1935, in Lansing, MI. She married John Streib in 1958, in Lansing, after graduating from Michigan State University. She was a long time Illinois resident, living in Crystal Lake...

May 28, 2013

John S. Hirth, 85 of Barrington Born April 26, 1928 in Chicago to John and Marie (nee Wagner) Hirth, passed away May 28, 2013 in Barrington. John was an avid golfer, he enjoyed woodworking, sailing, playing his accordion, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was Past Grand Knight, and...

May 27, 2013

Joanna “Jane” Cecilia Witczak Of Elmwood Park for 50 years and Barrington for 12 years. Born March 16, 1918 in Chicago to Laudislaus and Mary (nee Brendal) Bobka, passed away peacefully May 27, 2013 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, listening to her beloved Cubbies when she passed away. Jane is survived...

May 26, 2013

Joseph M. Cragan, 65, of Barrington, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2013, in the loving care of his family. He was born August 7, 1947, in Rockford, son of Clarence and Florence Cragan. He graduated from Boylan High School in Rockford, class of 1965, and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Northern Illinois University. He married Barbara Kryst on...

May 25, 2013

Robert Collier, 92, of Barrington passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Barrington. He was born on May 26, 1920, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Raymond and Ruby Collier. Robert graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1941. He also attended the University of Chicago Business School, where he received his MBA. Robert...

May 25, 2013

Visitation Wednesday May 29, 2013, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home

May 23, 2013

Harry John Atkinson, Jr., of Woodstock, passed away, Wednesday, May 23, 2013, at Woodstock Hospice Facility (JourneyCare), surrounded by family. He was born September 18, 1927 to Harry John Sr. and Lillian Josephine (nee Routa) Atkinson in Chicago. During Harry’s younger years, he was an avid roller rink skater, wooden speed boat operator, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast accompanied...

May 21, 2013

William A. Struve, 90, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at home. He was born on November 22, 1922 to William H. and Ella M. Struve in Chicago. Bill was an avid sailor, boater, and a builder of boats. He was a Life Member of the Chain-O-Lakes Power Squadron, as well as a member of the Blackhawk Chapter...

May 18, 2013

The memorial service for Jack D. Kadey, 96, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 24, at The Village Church of Barrington, 1600 E. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington. Pastor David Jones will officiate. Private burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington. Born April 2, 1917, in Port Huron, MI, he passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Good...

May 17, 2013

Born October 22, 1941 in Cambridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully May 17, 2013 in Woodstock. Betty Jo was a member of First United Methodist Church for 40 years, past president of United Methodist Women, and former area captain of T.O.P.S. She was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, and Grammy, and a lifelong servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus...

May 13, 2013

Arnold Medow, 82, of Wood Dale, passed away, May 13, 2013, in Woodstock, IL. He was born on August, 27, 1930, to Mendel and Edith Medow in Chicago. Arnold is survived by his wife, Nellie Medow; children, Marc (Deborah) Medow, Debra Minter, Jeffrey (Jill) Pfundstein, Lora (Mike) Olenek and Nic Crifase; grandchildren, Shanna (Daryl) Gourley, Gideon (Heather) Minter, Emily Isaacson,...

May 13, 2013

Arrangements for Hope are private.

May 11, 2013

Joseph Paul Waldin, 83, of Cary and formerly of Arlington Heights for 20 years, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Barrington. Born September 12, 1929 in Chicago, he was the son of Joseph and Estelle (Fydryck) Waldin. On October 13, 1962, he was united in marriage to Carol J. Schwartz. As a member of the U.S. Army, Mr. Waldin...

May 9, 2013

Louis “Lou” Gelsumino, 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away, May 9, 2013, in Barrington He was born on August 25, 1932, to Louis and Ann Gelsumino in Chicago. Lou was a commercial artist by trade, he owned the Blue Overalls Tavern in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Lou loved his family, country and fishing. Lou is survived by his daughter Debra (Pat) Sullivan...

May 9, 2013

Dolores E. Martinez, 85, Crystal Lake, passed into eternal life on May 9, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She married Leonard Martinez on August 10, 1946 in Chicago and the family moved to Algonquin in 1957. They started Leonard and Sons Building Service, Inc. in 1966 and retired to Florida in 1988. She moved to Crystal Lake in December...