Ralph N. Backe

Jan 4, 2024

Ralph N. Backe, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, January 4, 2024. Born on August 19, 1939, in Gary, IN, Ralph was the beloved son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Spitz) Backe.

A proud veteran, Ralph served in the Army as a Military Police K9 handler, demonstrating both discipline and...

Dorwin Dale Blair

Jan 3, 2024

Dorwin Dale Blair, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Dorwin was born in Steele City, NE on November 29, 1934.

He graduated from Cozad High School in 1953 where he was a Haymaker letterman in football, basketball and track. Dorwin then attended the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University at...

Jill Hartley Hartwig

Jan 3, 2024

Jill (Hartley) Hartwig, 76, of Barrington, IL passed away on January 3, 2024.  Jill was born on December 16, 1947, to Betty and David Hartley.  After graduating from Downers Grove North, she went on to study history at the University of Illinois.

While at U of I, she met and fell in love with Ken Hartwig, whom...

Floyd A. Filloon

Jan 3, 2024

Floyd A. Filloon, 93, a longtime resident of Lake Zurich passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1930 in Barrington, IL to the late Jesse and May Filloon.

Services and interment will be private.

Raymond B. Ambrose

Jan 2, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Raymond B. Ambrose, a Northwest side Chicago native, Ray was known for his calm demeanor, sharp wit, and deep love for his wife and family. Another love was reading, he was a  voracious reader his whole life.  After graduating from Weber High School he later came to  realize the value of...

Eugene "Gene" J. Kuhajek

2024

**Gene's service will be Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm at Hickory Hall in Crystal Lake**

Eugene “Gene” James Kuhajek, of Crystal Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the age of 89.   Born in 1934 to John and Margaret (nee Hajny) Kuhajek, Gene grew up in Cicero, IL.  

Gene earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Loyola University,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gordon

2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Gordon, 51, a longtime resident of Cary, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1972 in Elgin, IL to Patrick and Barbara Gordon.

Jeff graduated from Cary-Grove High School in 1990, where he was part of the band and swing choir. He was a union sheet metal worker. Jeff...

Teresa (Iriarte) Cante

Dec 31, 2023

Teresa Cante passed away peacefully December 31, 2023 in Barrington.  She was born October 25, 1931 in Mexico City, Mexico to Elizeo and Andrea Iriarte.

Teresa was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Baltazar.  She is survived by her children, Patricia, Hector (Barbara) Cante, Adriana (Joseph) Bianchi, and Marco (Bobbi) Cante; grandchildren, Kevin,...

Suryanarayana Lingamneni

Dec 30, 2023

Our dearly beloved father, husband, brother, and friend, Suryanarayana Lingamneni, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on December 30, 2023. Being the thoughtful soul he has always been, he chose the time of his death to fall when the family had already planned time off to be together, giving us all time to say our goodbyes. Even at...

Paul H. Azzaline

Dec 29, 2023

Paul H. Azzaline, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born May 10, 1942 in Oak Park, IL to the late Marion and Emma (nee Noble) Azzaline.

After graduating from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1960, Paul enlisted in the United States Army where he served...

Janet Lynn Jewell

Dec 28, 2023

Janet Lynn Jewell, 60 of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1963 in Chicago to Raymond S. and Dolores E (nee Sadowski) Petersen.

Janet was a cherished member of the Foglia YMCA community having worked as a manager and greeter there for many years.  She had a passion...

Aleksander Rzeszuto

Dec 28, 2023

Aleksander Rzeszuto, 58, of Lake Zurich, Illinois passed away December 28, 2023. Aleksander was born December 5, 1965 in Dabrowa Tarnowska, Poland to Eugieniusz and Janina Rzeszuto. Aleksander started his carpentry business, ALX Construction, about 20 years ago in Chicago, Illinois; where he and his son, Lukasz, worked together. In his free time, he enjoyed watching a variety of...

Helen Josephine Winslow

Dec 26, 2023

Helen Josephine Winslow, 92, of Barrington Illinois passed away December 26, 2023. Helen was born in Oak Park, Illinois on February 7, 1931 to the late Joseph and Theresa Wagner.

Helen is survived by her children, Dawn Plamann, James Barker, Karen (Michael) Lapcewich, and Bill (Elyssa) Winslow; and grandchild, Michael Plamann. She is preceded in death by...

Sue Bakutis

Dec 24, 2023

Sue Bakutis, 74, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1949 in Chicago to Paul and Eleanor Craver.

Sue's favorite hobby was fishing and she truly loved spending vacations with her family in the North Woods.

Sue also enjoyed playing board games with her son and husband...

Joyce Ann Morris

Dec 23, 2023

Joyce Ann Morris, of Crystal Lake, passed away on December 23, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with her life partner, Shirley Anderson, by her side. Born to Hubert and Pauline Morris in Chicago on July 9, 1938, Joyce's journey in life was marked by love, faith, and dedication.

Joyce's baptism at the Covenant Church in...

Russell Scott Hamilton

Dec 22, 2023

Russell Scott Hamilton, 53, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on December 22, 2023. 

Russ was born on February 2, 1970.  He was adopted by Rodney and Joyce Hamilton in Barrington, Illinois. After Russ graduated from Barrington High School in 1988, he went on to major in Fine Arts at Albion College in Michigan.

After graduating with a degree in Fine Arts, he...

Darlene Mae Olson

Dec 21, 2023

  Darlene Olson, age 88, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on December 21st, 2023. 

   Darlene was born on August 11, 1936, on the family farm in Elbow Lake Township, Minnesota to Leonard and Sigrid (Nelson) Dahlen. Darlene lost her mother Sigrid at the tender age of 3. Many relatives and even neighbors stepped in to fill the role of...

Barbara Rae (Bates) Watkins

Dec 21, 2023

Barbara Rae Watkins (nee Bates), age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 21, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Barbara was born in New York, NY on December 29, 1933, to Clifford and Gertrude (Worthen) Bates. When she was an infant, the young family moved to Chicago where they took up residence in the...

Harbans Kaur

Dec 21, 2023

Harbans Kaur, 69, of Wheeling, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1954 in India.

Cremation ceremony is pending.

Robert R. Duda Sr.

Dec 20, 2023

Robert R. Duda Sr., 75, of Deer Park, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank and Julia Duda, and was raised in Cloverdale.

Bob was an exceptional husband to Louise, his wife of 52 years, and proud father to his sons, Bob and Bill. He was a...