Mar 13, 2024

 

Richard Frank Lesniak, 69, of Cary, passed away on March 13, 2024. Born in Chicago Heights on November 13, 1954, to Frank and Victoria Lesniak, Rich was the first American born child in a family of Polish immigrants. It was a source of great pride that was celebrated by both the family and the neighbors. He was teased that one...

Mar 13, 2024

John F. Fink, 78, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Forrest and Mildred Fink.John was a glassblower by trade and found solace and joy in the simplicity of life, embracing the tranquility of the forests and the serenity of the waters. His love...

Mar 11, 2024

Gail H. Smith (nee Hoss), longtime resident of Barrington, Illinois, 71. She was the devoted wife of David K. Smith; treasured mother of Brittany, Joshua, Kristina, Rebekah (Adam) Cook, Jared, Aaron, and Abigail Smith (Jeffery Carneke); loving grandmother of Makenzie, Caden, Aubrey, and Hailey Cook, and Alexandria and Anastasia Smith; dear sister of Terry (Suzanne) Hoss; preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2024

Lynn Margaret Teska, a cherished resident of East Dundee and formerly of Hanover Park, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on July 17, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Carlyle and Goldie (nee Statland) Gordon.Lynn was a passionate lifelong learner with a deep love for crafting. Lynn's passion for crafting knew no...

Mar 11, 2024

Kathleen “Kitty” Melera (O’Connor), age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday March 11, 2024 with her loving husband by her side.

Kitty was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1948. She was the beloved wife of Alfred “Al” Melera; loving mother of Tracey (Dan) Coletta, Nicole (John Jr.) Lesniewicz, and Karen (John) Ettorre; fond grandmother of...

Mar 10, 2024

Alma Jean Moody Roehrig, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1939 in Blytheville, AR to the late Jack and Birdie Lucille Moody. Alma Jean grew up in Blytheville, AR on a cotton field. She was a tomboy and loved adventure. That did not...

Mar 9, 2024

Dorcas “Dee” Lillian Krolopp, 75, formerly of Lake Barrington, IL, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Santa Fe, NM after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease Dementia. She was born on May 15, 1948 in Miami, FL to Bernal and Dorcas (nee Ogden) Schooley.  Dee was married to Rudolph “Rudy” Krolopp for 31 years before his passing in 2023....

Mar 9, 2024

Ronald F. Black, 88, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away March 9, 2024. Ron was born on December 23, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Hartman and Evelyn Black. Ron married his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Arlene, on April 12, 1958, at the Sacred Heart Church in Chicago, Illinois. They eventually moved to Arlington Heights, where...

Mar 6, 2024

Kermit D. Smiddy passed away peacefully March 6, 2024 in Barrington, his residence since 1957.  He was born July 27, 1937 to Kermit M. and Myrtle (Davis) Smiddy in Harlan County Kentucky.

Kermit was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He owned several businesses in town, worked at Barrington High School as head grounds keeper and served several years as...

Mar 6, 2024

Evelynn “Lynn” Louise Ford, 81, of Crystal Lake, Illinois passed away March 6, 2024. Lynn was born on February 25, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin and Myrtle Zamecnik.

Lynn is survived by her husband, Jerome “Jerry” Ford; children, Suzanne (Kevin) Rewerts, and Pamela (Richard) Rafford; grandchildren, Andrew (Catherine) Rewerts, Adam Rewerts, Bradley (Kailey) Rafford,...

Mar 6, 2024

Doris was born September 2, 1923, to Edna Doremus and Elmer Sundberg in Brooklyn, New York.   Doris passed away peacefully at the age of 100 at her home in Lake Barrington Woods.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; and daughter Gail (Ken Krieger, deceased). As a teenager, Doris worked diligently developing her speed skating skills.  ...

Mar 5, 2024

Nancy Jean Gannon (née Archambault), aged 87, passed away on March 5, 2024, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Born on June 28, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois.

 Nancy's academic journey was marked by her graduation from Marywood High School in 1954, followed by earning her degree from Marquette University in 1958 and later from Loyola University Law School (which included a master’s degree...

Mar 3, 2024

Mary DeWane Statter, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 3, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Caledonia, IL, on May 25, 1933, to the late Emmett and Isabel (Holsker) DeWane.

She was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Woodstock and later graduated from the American Beauty Academy. Mary...

Mar 3, 2024

Gary Nagel, 85, passed away on March 3, 2024. Born in Rochester, PA, on August 7, 1938, Gary was a proud resident of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for 52 years before retiring to the Woodstock area.

He married Judy McAllister on July 17, 1965, in Baden, PA, and together they raised their son, Mark Nagel (Rose). Gary was...

Mar 2, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Tenyer, 64, of Barrington passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1959 in Chicago to Josef and Anna Tenyer.

Joe was a man who epitomized selflessness. He always put others first, going above and beyond to take care of everyone and everything around him. His unwavering dedication to his...

Mar 1, 2024

Dorothy Petersen was born March 8th, 1941, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Elmer and Helen (nee. Christiansen) Petersen.

Dorothy was a hairdresser and owned her own shop in Lake Zurich called "A Cut Above".  A crafter at heart, Dorothy enjoyed scrapbooking, knitting, painting, cross stitching, and paper art.  She was full time caregiver for her two grandsons for...

Mar 1, 2024

Joseph C. Lodi, 82, of Oakwood Hills, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Chicago on March 6, 1941, to the late Joseph and Florence (Gall) Lodygowski, Joe led a fulfilling life. He was a licensed barber, a dedicated mailman for 35 years in Rogers Park, a real estate broker, and a Quality Assurance Manager for his...

Mar 1, 2024

Harold “Bill” William Irwin, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 1st, 2024.

Bill was born in Port Chester, NY on August 19th, 1957. Upon graduating from the College of Boca Raton (1978) and the University of California at Santa Barbara (1980), Bill began working at ATC, the company his father founded....

Mar 1, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Criel, 80, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1943 in Chicago to the late John and Marion Burrows.

Patti had an unwavering passion for horses, particularly her beloved Paso Fino horses, which held a special place in her heart. As an avid equestrian, Patti spent...

Feb 29, 2024

Kristin Kay Loos, 45, of McHenry, Illinois passed away February 29, 2024. Kristin was born July 27, 1978, in Mount Prospect, Illinois to Henry and Susan (Kuelbs) Van Huis.She was a resident of McHenry, IL and a 1996 graduate of Valparaiso University, with an MBA from Boston University in 2010.Kristin is survived by her daughters, Naomi Loos, and Charlotte Loos;...