Apr 21, 2013

Kyle R. Pratt, 23, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Advocate Lutheran General in Park Ridge. He was born November 6, 1989 to Joseph and Judy (Schaefer) Pratt. A 2008 graduate of Crystal Lake South. His love of adventure served him well in his pursuit of golf, fishing, baseball, skateboarding, and snowboarding to name a few. In recent years...

Apr 20, 2013

Joyce Kroll, 79, of Algonquin. Joyce Kroll was born on March 22, 1934 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2013. Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Gayle (Charles) Hoag, and Cheryl (David) Howard; loving grandmother of Wayne (Leanne) Robinson, Michael Hoag, and Kristy (Nidal) Hasan; great-grandmother of Ian,...

Apr 19, 2013

Born June 28, 1952 in Baguio, Philippines, passed away Friday, April 19 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Felicitas was the beloved wife for 35 years of Nardo Buena, loving mother of Karen Jillienne Buena, of New Orleans, LA, and dear sister of twelve siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents Perfecto and Aniceta (nee Panis)...

Apr 16, 2013

The funeral service for Samuel McCurry Crutchfield, 56, of Palatine, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 1122 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, a reception will follow the service at the church. Interment will be private. Pastor Randy Thompson and Pastor Eddie Lechner will officiate. Born October 23, 1956, in Pomona, CA he passed...

Apr 15, 2013

Paul L. Kiser of Glen Ellyn passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, at the age of 98. He was born to Rev. William and Bessie Kiser on October 24, 1914, in Chicago. Raised in Cicero, he attended Cicero public schools, Morton High School, Morton Junior College, and graduated from the University of Chicago in 1938. He taught English at Shawano,...

Apr 14, 2013

Biography

Dunn Mizell of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away in his home on April 14, 2013. He was born on February 25, 1964 at Mildenhall Air Force Base in Suffolk, England and lived most of his life in Crystal Lake. He was a member of the first graduating class that attended Crystal Lake South High School for all four...

Apr 13, 2013

Dr. James “Jim” O’Donnell of Woodstock, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the age of 73. He was born in Monroe, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1939. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Peters O'Donnell of Woodstock, Illinois; daughter, Deborah O'Donnell Willyard of Marietta, GA; son, James M. O'Donnell,...

Apr 13, 2013

Kenneth R. Stavnem, 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, peacefully at home with his wife at his side. He was born December 20, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Sivert and Frances (nee Crepinsek). He married Cynthia Geffers-Sparks on August 3, 1985. In addition to his beloved wife Cynthia, he is survived by his son, Shaun...

Apr 12, 2013

Nicholas “Nick” James Wardrip, (16), of Barrington, passed away suddenly, April 12, 2013. He was born January 5, 1997 in Barrington to Russell and Camille Wardrip. Nicholas was a sophomore honor student at Barrington High School. He was a Life Boy Scout with Troop 21 of Barrington, where he was working towards his Eagle Scout award. He enjoyed playing his...

Apr 10, 2013

Katherine Elise Edstrom, Ph.D., 72, of Chicago, died, April 10, 2013, in Barrington. She was born on September 19, 1940, to Willi and Katharina Titel, in Amsterdam, Holland. Katherine completed her training in Clinical Psychology at Northwestern University. She was a member of the medical staff of Northwestern Memorial Hospital for many years. Katherine was also a member of the...

Apr 9, 2013

Michael Leath Agee, 51, of Cary, died suddenly Tuesday, April 9, 2013, from natural causes. Beloved and devoted husband of Carolyn (nee Maslanka); proud and loving father of Matthew (5), Maris (4), and Josef (12 weeks); dear son of the late Duval and Anne (nee Barnard); brother of Doug and Linda; son-in-law of Robert and Joyce; brother-in-law of Deborah (Tracy...

Apr 7, 2013

Doris N. Kren (nee Baumruck) 89, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Brookfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2013. Doris is survived by her two daughters, Sandy (Jack) Margeson, and Kathy (Bob) Carney; grandchildren, Raechel (Mark) Sowa, Sarah (Dan) Kurth, Jacquelynn (Jim) Miller, Andrew (Carol) Margeson, and Jami Carney; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Alexandra, Katharine, Daniel, Jack, Lilliana,...

Apr 7, 2013

Biography Lori Geralyn Ruzbasan, 49 of Crystal Lake was born May 13, 1963 in Evanston, Illinois, and passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2013, Divine Mercy Sunday, surrounded by her loving family. Lori's love for children and her strong faith drew her to her chosen profession as a grade school teacher in a catholic school. Lori enriched and inspired the...

Apr 5, 2013

Pearl Marie Penoyer, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 in Germantown, Tennessee. For nearly 30 years, Pearl worked for School District 47. Pearl held the title of district manager for school cafeterias. She was well known for being “grandma” to all the school children. Pearl will be remembered as a wonderfully upbeat woman with her...

Apr 4, 2013

Walter T. Dorzweiler, 85, of Barrington passed away peacefully on April 4, 2013. He was born May 17, 1927 in Menasha, Wisconsin to Alois and Rose (nee Walters) Dorzweiler. On October 17, 1954 he married Doris Williams. Walter was honorably discharged from the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant after 3 years of service. After spending 4 years at the University...

Apr 3, 2013

KIRCHER WILLIAM R. Age 82, of Barrington, IL, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Heather Elliott; loving father of Kelly (Robert) Yarosz, Cindy Kircher, James (Terri) Ekin, and David Ekin; grandfather of Kristen (Benjamin) Gottlieb, Bethany (Robert) Fendy and Hunter Ekin; brother of June Boyd. Visitation at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY...

Apr 3, 2013

Robert Lee Taylor, 69 died Wednesday afternoon at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. He was born July 1, 1943 in Garrett to the late Roscoe and Olga (Reinoehl) Taylor. Surviving are a brother Dennis (Sue) Taylor; two sisters, Deanna (Gary) Wehr and Nancy (Gary) Moore and many nieces and nephews. His partner of over 30 years, Jim Kinnucan, preceded...

Apr 3, 2013

Leona Agnes Gaspar, 70 of Barrington Hills Born October 22, 1942 in Chicago to Leonard and Caroline Bloniarz, passed away peacefully April 3, 2013 in Winfield. Leona volunteered at Catchpenny in Barrington for over 20 years. Leona is survived by her children Ricky (Julie) Braet, Melissa (Ken) Woltz Jr., and Maurice Braet, grandchildren; Kenny III, Kiki, and Carter Woltz,...

Apr 2, 2013

Dolores B. Lessmann, 89, was born March 2, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Autumn Leaves in Crystal Lake. Dolores worked from the late 1960’s until the mid 1970’s as a traveling representative for Estee Lauder where she developed a keen sense of style and grace. She was a member of the Barrington...

Apr 1, 2013

Shirley M. Anderson, 81, of Barrington, formerly of Palatine, passed away April 1, 2013. She was born in Chicago on May 6, 1931 to Iner and Lillian Anderson. Shirley will be remembered as a loving mother and dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley is survived by her brother, John Anderson; children, Vernon (Betty) Anderson, Terry (Mark) Lessert, Keith (Susan) Anderson, Mel...