Feb 14, 2024

Eternally positive. For 88-plus years, that was Joan.  It’s hard not to be an optimist when your only chance at life hinged on an immigrant from Germany (Josephine) and another from Portugal (Hilario) ending up in the same Colorado city.  Joan Marie Culbertson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, with her loving family by her...

Feb 10, 2024

Sara Virginia Sagisi, born on March 15, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois, transitioned from this world on February 10, 2024.

Raised in the Andersonville/Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago until 2012, Sara then moved to Hawthorn Woods. She attended Lake Zurich High School, graduating in 2018. She then studied at the College of Lake County, where she was currently in...

Feb 7, 2024

Anne Lovell Sebastyan, 82, of Hoffman Estates, passed away February 7th, 2024 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL.

She was born June 30, 1941 in Frederick, Maryland to J. Rudolph and Frances V. Horine Lovell.

The family, including her loving brother John Lovell, lived on the “Right is Right” farm in Jefferson, Maryland and attended St. Paul Lutheran Church.  She played...

Feb 7, 2024

Melissa Anne Lashbrook, 41, of Park Ridge, IL passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1982 in Arlington Heights, IL to Bob and Nancy Lashbrook.

Melissa is survived by her seven year old son, Brooks Popp and his father, Dan Popp; mother, Nancy Lashbrook; father Bob (Katie) Lashbrook; siblings, Marc (Liz)...

Feb 7, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Paul Simonson, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 7. Ron was a beloved husband, father, “bampa,” uncle, cousin, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Kelly Simonson; his children: Dani (Brad) McCabe, Michelle Moss, and Josh Moss; his grandson, Max McCabe; his sister Linda (Rich) Puchyr; as well...

Feb 6, 2024

Peggy Whitcher was born on July 27,1947 and passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family,  on February 6, 2024.

A retired teacher/school administrator, Peggy loved and worked with thousands of children over a 30 year career in multiple states. Peggy loved her Drill Team girls and some of her favorite memories were from...

Feb 6, 2024

Carol A. (Hartley) Michalek, 82 of The Village of Lakewood, IL passed away peacefully February 6, 2024.  She was born January 15, 1942 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Charles E. and Josephine E. (Lowry) Hartley.

She attended elementary schools in Henderson, IL and in Altona, IL before moving to Hoopeston, IL where she graduated from high...

Feb 6, 2024

Jackson E. Kinzer, 93, of Hawthorn Woods, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1930, in New Orleans, LA to the late Jackson and Bernice Kinzer.

Jackson was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1952-1955 and was honorably discharged with the rank of 1stLieutenant....

Feb 4, 2024

Bonnie Lee Marsh (Duley) born June 2, 1944 unexpectedly passed on February 4, 2024.

She is accompanied in death with her husband Thomas Marsh, her grandson Christopher and her sister Roberta & Mary Ellen and brother Patrick.

She leaves behind her daughter and 2 sons Gidget Marsh-Ibarra (Ivan Ibarra), Grandchildren Lisa and Breanna (David) along with several great-grandchildren, Owen, Damian, Eboni, Deodre,...

Feb 4, 2024

Angela D. Riordan, 78, of Montello, WI, passed away on February 4, 2024. Angela's life was a testament to her strength, compassion, and unwavering faith.

Her journey in life was shared with her devoted husband, Gerald Riordan, whom she married on September 11, 1965, at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Cary, IL. Together, they built a...

Feb 4, 2024

Albert R. Johnson passed away peacefully February 4, 2024 in Woodstock. He was born July 7, 1939 in Chicago to Charles and Alice Johnson.

Al was an electrician at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago until his retirement in 2014. He enjoyed traveling, football, Nascar racing, going to Cubs games, and spending time with his family and...

Feb 3, 2024

Rose A. Roselli, 99, of Buhl, MN and Deer Park, IL, and formerly of Duluth, MN and Hudson, OH, passed away peacefully February 3, 2024. Rose was born January 31, 1925, in Buhl, Minnesota to the late John and Mary Jugovich of Buhl.

Rose grew up with seven sisters and one brother in Buhl, where she met...

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...