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...

Kenneth Schnable

Feb 15, 2013

Barrington, Illinois,

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,...

Mae Kinnamon

Feb 7, 2013

Barrington, Illinois,

Mae Louise Kinnamon (nee Zingsheim),94, of Lake Barrington, passed away Thursday, February 7,2013, at her home. She was born May 11, 1918 in Chicago, graduated from Lakeview H.S. in Chicago, moved to the Barrington area in 1946, and with her husband founded Kinnamon Accounting Service. She was a former Cub Scout leader and active in...

Mary Bell

Feb 5, 2013

Lake Barrington,

Mary E. Bell (nee Pentis),99, of Barrington, passed peacefully Tuesday, February 5,2013, at Plum Grove Nursing Home in Palatine.

Mary was born December 30, 1913 in Chicago to the late Anna and Frank Pentis. She loved traveling, enjoyed the theater, was active in The Civic Opera Guild and The Art Institute of Chicago. She loved...

Dorothy Britt

Feb 4, 2013

Barrington, Illinois, 2/4/2013 17:02,

Services for Mrs Britt are pending.

Kevin Crowley

Feb 4, 2013

Biography

Kevin R Crowley, born December 8, 1956, passed away Monday, February 4 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of Robert and Marilyn; fond brother of the late Timothy (Denise) of Centennial, Colorado, Mary Beth Kent (Philip) of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Robert M and William J; fond nephew of Marlene Nicholson (J Patrick) of Wilmette, and Darlene Caron...

Gethsemane Artiaga

Feb 2, 2013

Gethsemane D. Artiaga, M.D., of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at home. She was born on February 10, 1927 to Mr. & Mrs. Crispulo Dimalanta in Manila, Philippines. Gethsemane wrote “Even before I graduated from high school, my mother had already decided that she wanted me to be a doctor, although I thought I wanted to...

Mildred Kluk

Feb 2, 2013

Barrington,

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred “Sue” Kluk (nee Minor),90, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, where there will be a visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of mass.  Father Joseph Glab will be the celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery,...