Madeline Fields
Feb 21, 2013
Biography It is with heavy heart and tears in our eyes that we announce the passing of Madeline Kaye Fields, 73 of Crystal Lake. Born September 21, 1939 in Connersville, Indiana, Madeline passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Pepper Family Hospice Home in Barrington, with her loving son at her side. In her earlier years, Madeline served as a...

Vivienne Sutton
Feb 21, 2013
Biography
Vivienne Jean Sutton (nee Bedford), 57, of Cary, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Pepper Family Hospice Home, Barrington. She was born December 3,1955, on Long Island, NY to the late Donald and Anna (neeBarkhuizen) Bedford. She is survived by her children, Adrienne (Jay) Hamrick, Andrew Sutton and James Sutton, Jr.; and loving life partner, Kurt Mueller...
Judy Hunt
Feb 20, 2013
Biography
Judith "Judy' Hunt, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away on February 20, 2013. She was born September 19, 1942 in Evergreen Park to Ross and Katherine Koon. Judy was well known as an avid Cubs fan. She read widely on the American Indians and was a recognized expert on the Anasazi Indians. She was a long term member...

John Feddersen
Feb 19, 2013
Biography
John "Chum" Feddersen, 68 of Woodstock, was born Dec. 29, 1944 in Chicago and passed away Feb. 19, 2013 at his home. John served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. John is survived by his daughter Kimberly Ann Feddersen; sisters Patricia (Gene) Podgorski, and Evelyn (late Joe) Sekelsky; brother Douglas (Therese) Feddersen; and ten nieces...
Marie Frisch-Allen
Feb 15, 2013
Marie Frisch Allen, 93, most recently of Crystal Lake and formerly of Mission, TX, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Bickford Assisted Living in Crystal Lake. Born on September 7, 1919 in Cary, Marie was the daughter of William H. Frisch and Clara Roesslein Frisch. She graduated with honors from the University Of Illinois College Of Business. In...

Evelyn Ames
Feb 15, 2013
Evelyn J. Ames, 84, born November 20, 1928 in Pt. Allegany, PA passed away in her home February 14, 2013 with family members by her side, joining her husband and lifelong dance partner on Valentine’s Day. She was preceded in death by William “Bill” T. Ames, her husband of 56 years. She is survived by her sister, Elinor (Willard) Hume...
Harry Wetekam Jr
Feb 13, 2013
Harry C. Wetekam, Jr., 88, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013. His loving wife of 64 years was by his side. A friend to all he encountered, Harry was born April 5, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and spent most of his early years in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was an insurance agent in Crystal Lake from...
Sybil Rupe
Feb 13, 2013
Biography
Sybil Aileen Rupe, 98, passed away on February 13, 2013 at Bickford Memory Care in Crystal Lake. Born April 2, 1914 in Garrretts Bend, WV, she was the daughter of James and Lina (Escue) Halstead. She married Arnold Rupe at the age of 20. They were married for nearly 65 years before his death in 1999. Sybil was...

Edward Flemming
Feb 13, 2013
Edward J. Flemming, 66, of Crystal Lake and formerly of Arlington Heights passed away February 13, 2013. He was born September 7, 1946 in Chicago to Edward and Stella Flemming. In November of 1968, Edward married Isabelle (nee Michael). Edward is survived by his loving wife, Isabelle; son Robert (Kathryn); three granddaughters; brother, Robert; and many nieces and nephews. He...

Jimmy Roach
Feb 13, 2013
Cary, Illinois,
Jimmy Ray Roach,61, of Cary, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
He was born November 16, 1951 in Marks, Mississippi to M.E. and Mary Roach. Jimmy was a Vietnam Veteran and was employed with Mathews Company of Crystal Lake for 17 years.
He enjoyed writing and restoring old cars.
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Elmer Scherkenbach
Feb 11, 2013
Biography
Elmer W. Scherkenbach, 89, of Mundelein, formerly of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away peacefully February 11, 2013 at his home. He was born April 7, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arthur and Marie Scherkenbach. On July 28, 1945 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marjorie Rose Bleiler. They were married for 63 years...
Robert Cramm
Feb 11, 2013
Robert C. Cramm, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family February 11, 2013. He was born December 24, 1928 in Chicago. Robert was the owner and skilled baker of the Palatine Bakery for many years until he became the owner of the Silver Hamper Laundromat as well as the Virginia Center. He was a member of...
Donald Prestley, Sr
Feb 9, 2013
Donald Prestley, Sr. was born November 17, 1936 in Bankhead, Alabama, the son of Henry Hugh and Ada (Willingham) Prestley; he passed away February 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was united in marriage to Christine Breakfield on December 8, 1956 in Chicago. Don was employed by Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama until 1966 and...

Suzanne Baldocchi
Feb 7, 2013
After a courageous, long fight surrounded by her family and loving husband, Sue passed away peacefully February 7, 2013. She was born July 11, 1939 in Homewood to Fred and Rachel Wilson. On May 23,1959, Sue was united in marriage to her husband of 53 years, Warren Baldocchi. Sue was dedicated to loving her family and loving her grandchildren. Her...
Edward Barrett
Feb 7, 2013
Born July 21, 1925 in Chicago to Edward J. and Elena Barrett, he passed away peacefully Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Crystal Lake. Edward is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen; children, Bruce (late Maureen), Mark (Mary), Paul (Charlene), and Todd (Nancy); grandchildren, Jennifer, Robert, Natalie, Laurie, Elizabeth, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Matthew, and Kate; and brother Eugene (late...
Frank Vito Sr
Feb 7, 2013
Frank Vito, Sr., 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013 in McHenry. He was born August 8, 1925 to Joseph and Christina Vito (nee Zipparro) in Chicago. On July 7,1945, Frank married Lorraine Anderson in Chicago Frank was a member of the United States Navy and spent most of his employment as a carpenter. Frank...

Nicholas Gemell
Feb 7, 2013
Nicholas I. Gemell M.D., 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away, February 7, 2013. Dr. Nicholas I. Gemell was born on March 26,1921, in Kauhas, Lithuania. He enrolled at the medical school of the University of Lithuania in the fall of 1939 but, on account of the war which broke out in Europe, he was able to graduate only in...
Gerda Wedekind
Feb 7, 2013
Gerda Ida Wedekind of Crystal Lake, IL passed away February 7, 2013 just months shy of her 92nd year. She died peacefully of natural causes in her home surrounded by members of her family. Gerda was born on July 30, 1921, to August and Emma Ahlborn in Ahlshausen, Germany. A cook by profession, she learned her trade in Northeim, Germany,...