F. Wade Harris

Jan 12, 2024

F. Wade Harris, 92, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1931 in Murphysboro, IL to the late Frank and Blanche Harris.

Full obituary is pending.

Services and interment will be held privately.

Bobette "Bobbi" B. Estes

Jan 12, 2024

Bobette “Bobbi” Estes (nee Bechtel), 82, passed away on January 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack, mother to Ellise Kingsberg (Joe Nekola) and Susan Estes, and sister to Dale Bechtel.

Bobbi was born and grew up in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. She and Jack moved to Barrington, IL in 1982. Jack’s...

Dorothy C. (Zuhak) Straub

Jan 11, 2024

Dorothy C. Straub, 76 of Cary, formerly of Hoffman Estates, passed away peacefully January 11, 2024 with her loving children by her side.

She was born October 17, 1947 in Chicago to Joseph and Katherine Zuhak.  Dorothy was a 1965 graduate of Waller High School in Lincoln Park.  She married her high school sweetheart, Ted in 1969....

Thomas Iwanski

Jan 9, 2024

Steadfast friend. Enthusiastic handball player. Owner of the world's first floorboard-less car. Maker of the Chicago jazz scene. Player of "Tiger". Kisser of boo-boos. Helper with homework. Fixer of any and every thing. Proprietor of the finest garage workbench on the northwest side of the city.

Working side-by-side, taught his daughter how to change the oil on...

Roman Edward Macygin

Jan 9, 2024

Roman E. Macygin, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 with his children at his side.

Roman was born in Horchow, Ukraine on October 18, 1937 to Edward Macygin and Maria Bochenek. He came to the United States in 1951with his mother and sister after being held in work camps during WWII where they...

Richard & Bernice Fuhs

Jan 9, 2024

Richard R. Fuhs, 92, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1931 to the late Robert and Evelyn (nee Olson) Fuhs.

Richard worked for Illinois Bell for 28 years, until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed drawing, golfing, woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his family....

John Michael Grabowski

Jan 8, 2024

John Michael Grabowski, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024.

John was born in Chicago, IL on January 22, 1933.   Registered Professional Civil Engineer Owner/Partner Elk Grove Engineering Co. and also Owner of Grabowski & Associates.

Resident of  Lake Barrington Illinois since 1970, John was an avid Amateur Radio operator and electronics...

Lawrence E. Scanlon

Jan 8, 2024

  Lawrence Eugene Scanlon, 88, passed away Sunday January 7, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. Larry was the youngest of ten children. His parents Bernard and Margaret Scanlon emigrated from Ireland and his entire family cherished their Irish heritage. He was a star athlete at Lillis High School where he saw tremendous success as...

Ruth H. Dycus

Jan 7, 2024

Ruth Hedwig Kilroy Dycus, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Berlin, Germany on August 29, 1928 to Franz and Hedwig Bluemel, Ruth came to the United States with her son, Patrick, during the Berlin Airlift.

On August 25, 1954, Ruth married Marvin “Bear” Dycus in Woodstock. They were married 62 years before...

Melissa Mary (Russ) Duda

Jan 7, 2024

Melissa M. Duda passed away in Woodstock January 7, 2023.  She was born July 25, 1955 in Chicago to Francis and Marion Russ.

Melissa was Vice President of mortgages for St. Paul Federal Loan.  She was the consummate homemaker; dress designer and crafter; sharing her talents with all.  Melissa hosted Bunco Groups and Bunco activities and loved...

Carol Evans

Jan 5, 2024

Carol Evans, 91, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, at The Pearl of Crystal Lake.

Carol was a special person who lit up any room she entered.  She will be remembered for her quick wit, infectious laugh, and her ability to make any person she spoke with feel special.  She was a good...

Allan Benson

Jan 5, 2024

Allan Benson, aged 74, of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024. Born on May 27, 1949, in Chicago, he was the cherished only child of Melvin and Fern Benson.

A dedicated and proud Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, Allan was a true patriot, known for his deep love for his country and his...

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,...