Nov 7, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Frank William Stompanato,76, died peacefully surrounded by family on 11/7/11. Frank was born on August 14,1935, in Chicago, Illinois.  Frank will be especially remembered for his quick wit, his vivid storytelling, and his charming personality. Frank is survived by his daughter Kristina (Carlos), grandchildren Anabelle and Eli, brother Bobby (Joan), and three nieces, Karen, Lynn and...

Nov 6, 2011

North Barrington,

Known by family and friends by the name Bobbie, she was born June 8,1927, in Rockford, IL the only child of Kent A. and Naomi (nee Waffle) Hemming.

 While Bobbie was still a child, her mother became ill and was forced to move with Bobbie back to her former home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Bobbie...

Nov 5, 2011

Patricia K. Kirchberg,71, died Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. She was born November 20, 1939 in Chicago. IL, the daughter of James and Jean Wells. She graduated from Taft High School in Chicago and went on to the University of Illinois Champaign where she met the love of her life and best friend,...

Nov 5, 2011

Crystal Lake, IL,

 Ronald ‘Ron’ Gutzmer

Born: March 24, 1955; in Chicago

Died: Nov. 5, 2011

CRYSTAL LAKE – Ronald “Ron” Gutzmer,56, of Crystal Lake, passed away

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. He was born March 24, 1955 in Chicago to Vernon and Ardell (nee Sorenson) Gutzmer.

Ron was a...

Nov 4, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Eric R. Christensen, age 48, of Crystal Lake, passed away on November 4, 2011. He graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 1981. He is survived by many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Services for Eric will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal...

Nov 3, 2011

Inverness, Illinois,

– In 1927 Chicago native, 21 year old Grace Tolf, made two commitments that changed her life and set the course of the lives of her son and grandchildren. That year she married Stanley F. Pepper and together they started Pepper Construction.

The young couple couldn’t have chosen a worse time to begin a business. ...

Nov 2, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Darlene P. Freibauer (nee Jenke),53, of Crystal Lake was born Oct. 31, 1958 in Chicago and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2., 2011 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, surrounded by her family.

Darlene is survived by her husband of 27 years, John, children John, William (Tosha), Jennifer (Ken) Fluharty, and Chris (Jessica Hare), grandchildren, Matthew, Lorelei,...

Nov 1, 2011

Chicago,

Oct 31, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Oct 30, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Melvin “Mel” Gard,71, of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, October 30,2011, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 27,1940, in Madison, WI, to the late Walter and Daisy (nee Harrod) Gard.  Melvin married Diane L. Lawton on May 14,1960, in Madison.

Mr. Gard loved spending time with his family and supported his...

Oct 30, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Bernice Philip,88, of Barrington and formerly of Palatine and Rolling Meadows, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

She was born on January 31, 1923 in Malawa, Poland.

Bernice was a hard worker and was a member of Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA). She enjoyed traveling but most enjoyed spending time...

Oct 29, 2011

Park Ridge, Illinois,

William “Bill” M. Smiesko,94, of Park Ridge, passed away on Saturday, October 29,2011, in Barrington.

Bill was born on July 7,1917, to Matthew and Albina Smiesko, in Chicago.

He was raised in the Jefferson Park area and graduated from Schurz High School in 1936 where he and his team earned a City...

Oct 27, 2011

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin,

Bernard R. Bloom,94, of Lake Geneva, died Thursday, October 27, 2011.  He was born June 19,1917, in Chicago, to the late Joseph B. and Mildred Phieffer.  He married the late Florence Pacholczak on June 25, 1938.

 Mr. Bloom was a sheet-metal worker who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, boat racing, snowmobiling, and motorcycling.  He loved...

Oct 27, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Lillian M. Donahue, nee Maxwell, of Barrington, passed away on October 27, 2011.

 Lillian was born on August 14,1919, in Chicago, IL, to William and Mary (Cusack) Maxwell.

 She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann (John T.) Weaver, grandchildren, Patricia (Jon) Stickney and Kathleen Weaver Younger; great-grandchildren, J.C. Stickney, Maxwell Younger, Connor...

Oct 26, 2011

Lake in the Hills, Illinois,

Tyler John Perron,19, of Lake in the Hills, died Wednesday, October 26,2011, at his home.

He was born July 24,1992, in McHenry to John L. and Deneen (nee Bauer) Perron.

He was a 2009 graduate of Crystal Lake South High School and was attending McHenry County College, where he was...

Oct 23, 2011

Robert "Bob" A. Molnar, 60, of Crystal Lake passed away Sun. Oct 23, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 25, 1950 in Chicago to Andrew and Antoinette (nee Panella). Bob is survived by his wife of 27 years, Margaret (nee Helfert), daughters Jennifer Knappenburger and Sara Molnar; son, Jeremy Molnar; grandchildren...

Oct 23, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Services for David Eric Pals,62, of Barrington, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, at  the Willow Creek Community Church Chapel, 67 E. Algonquin Rd, South Barrington, where the family will be receiving friends from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be private at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington.  Visitation will be held from 4-...

Oct 21, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Carolyn “Carrie” P. Bacak,39, of Crystal Lake for 12 years, formerly of Palatine, passed away on October 21,2011, at Pepper Family Hospice in Barrington. She was born on January 11, 1972 in Chicago to Michael and Marcia Bauer. Carrie was a graduate of Illinois State in 1994, and received her BS in Accounting. She enjoyed cooking...

Oct 20, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Marguerite “Peggy” Hengels,71, of Crystal Lake, passed away on October 20, 2011 in Chicago.

She was born on May 31, 1940 in Berwyn, IL to Joseph and Marguerite Hengels.

Peggy was raised in LaGrange. She graduated from The Little Company of Mary School of Nursing in Evergreen Park and attained her bachelor’s...

Oct 19, 2011

Crystal Lake,

Russell L. Adams, 89

Of Crystal Lake

Born Sept. 23, 1922 in Chicago, he passed away Oct. 19. 2011 in Elgin.

Russell is survived by his wife Darlene (nee Dahms), daughters Pennee (Charles) Milazzo, Pamela (Randall) Schawel, son Terry (Debbie) Adams, grandchildren, Kimberly, Kristin, Angela, Lisa, Laurel, Michael, Jennifer, David, Matthew,...