Feb 2, 2024

Mariam El-Aboudi, 81, of Lake Zurich passed away peacefully into the eternal light to be with the Lord, holding the hand of her beloved husband, David, on February 2, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to Neobi and Martha Jacob.

Her career started in 1964 at the National Bank of North Chicago,...

Feb 2, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” A. Mayer, 78, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 2, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Arthur and Genevieve Mayer.

Larry’s life was a testament to kindness, hard work, and unwavering dedication from an early age. His journey led him to...

Feb 1, 2024

Edward Mark Hammond, 76, passed away peacefully in the presence of loving family members on February 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Mark, as he was known to family and friends, was the first-born child of the late Edward "Duke" and Jane (Sowar) Hammond on April 1,1947 in White Plains, NY.  The family moved to Coldwater, OH,...

Feb 1, 2024

Jeanne Ellen Cannon, 78, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, at home, surrounded by the love of her immediate family following end-stage Alzheimer’s Disease. She devoted her life to God, family, friends and community.

Visitation for Jeanne will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook...

Jan 31, 2024

Don George Sanders, 81, a longtime resident of Crystal Lake for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Born in Berwyn, IL, on October 19, 1942, to George and Mildred (Jilek) Sanders.

Marrying his beloved wife, Rosemary Leibert, on November 1, 1983, in Cary, Don nurtured a family that became his greatest joy. He...

Jan 30, 2024

Donald E. Corbett, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Don was born on May 20, 1948, in Evanston, IL. He was in the Laborer’s Union and had just received his 50-year certificate. Don spent his career working on many projects, including putting together the Walgreens office cubes in the main Northbrook office for...

Jan 30, 2024

William “Bill” Poulos, 89,  was born on January 30, 1935, of immigrant parents from Greece, on the Northwest side of Chicago where he spent his childhood and young adult years.

He graduated from Lane Tech High School and continued his education at Wright Junior College before enlisting in the United States Army.  After his years of service...

Jan 28, 2024

Justin was born to Pratoom (Toy) Sommai Norton and Richard (Ric) Norton nearly a half century ago in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. From the time he took his first breath “the die was set.” He was destined to be the beautiful person that many people came to know and love.

His first few months were...

Jan 27, 2024

Nancy M Kubarek, 75, passed away at home on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Barrington, Illinois.  Nancy was born on the South Side of Chicago to the late George and Mary Pratscher.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard; two daughters Paula (Tim) Spirawk, Toni (Brad) Riverdahl; grandchildren Nora and Jackson Riverdahl; brothers George...

Jan 27, 2024

Mary Lou Lelivelt, 98, passed away peacefully January 27, 2024 in Crystal Lake.  She was born January 24, 1926 in Maywood IL to Joseph and Susan Lelivelt.

Mary Lou is survived by her brother-in-law Herbert (late Lorraine) Drews; nephews, Joseph (Linda) Drews, and Stephen (Paula) Drews; great niece, Kali Drews (Tom Stolley); and great nephews, Nathan and...

Jan 25, 2024

Patricia "Patt" Deppert (nee Magner), 74, of Crystal Lake, Illinois passed away at home January 25, 2024. Patricia was born September 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Vivian Magner.

Patt is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, where she earned her Bachelor and Masters Degrees. She was a lifetime learner and took many...

Jan 25, 2024

Leo Robert “Bobby” Simon, age 4, passed away peacefully in his favorite place - at home with his family in Barrington, IL on January 25, 2024, after a long battle with Menkes disease. 

Leo was born at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL on March 20, 2019, to Jeremiah Simon and Kaycee Jakubowski. Upon learning of issues with his newborn...

Jan 25, 2024

Marin Elizabeth Lacson, passed away January 25, 2024.

Mrs. Barbara Floyd is a dear friend and one of Marin's favorite teachers.  She wrote the prayer for Marin below which we wanted to share with everyone who loved her. Dear God in Heaven, Thank you for giving us Marin to love. She has always been this...

Jan 25, 2024

David L. Rezutko passed away peacefully January 25, 2024 in Lake Zurich.  He was born October 12, 1952 in Norfolk, VA to Louis and Ada Rezutko.

David proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during Desert Storm and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara; children, Joseph...

Jan 24, 2024

Kathleen Ann Wytmar (née Kaftanski, formerly Oppenheim), 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at her home of 40 years in Barrington Hills on January 24, 2024. Born in Chicago on July 18, 1933, the youngest child of Caesar Kaftanski and Stephanie Duda, Kathleen's life was a tapestry marked by intellectual curiosity, cultural enrichment, and a deeply...

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Constance Rapp Zukowski died on January 22, 2024, in Barrington, IL.   Always known as Connie, she lived for nearly sixty years in Crystal Lake, IL.   She was 93 years old.

Connie was born on November 30, 1930 in Highland Park, IL to Francis Rapp and Katherine Reding.  Her extended family were butchers and grocers and operated...

Jan 21, 2024

John J. Guanci, Jr., 83, of Woodstock passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born September 2, 1940 in Chicago, the son of John and Marilyn Stapati Guanci.

A resident of the Woodstock area for 57 years,  John was a local businessman and owner of Precision Quincy Corporation, a manufacturing interest, in...

Jan 21, 2024

Richard “Ric” Case Jr, 77, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1946 in Pottstown, PA to the late Richard Sr. and Amelia Case.

Ric was a proud veteran of the United States Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War, he served with honor, embodying the values...

Jan 21, 2024

Catherine “Kay” (Stirber) Bottie, 97, Lake Barrington, IL died on January 21, 2024.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1926 to Regina (nee: Phelan) and Francis Hanny, raised by Loretta “Laura” Hanny.

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Bottie and her siblings Frank and Bill Hanny and Dorothy Riehl, and her...

Jan 21, 2024

YunFu is our beloved father who always put others before himself in his whole life. He is loved forever by his wife, Shunai Cui; two children, Feng Zhang and  Melanie Stumpf; and his two grandchildren, Qiwen Zhang and Qijing Zhang.

In my father Yunfu’s previous 68 years of life in China, he had dedicated his family and...