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...

William Gapp

Dec 17, 2023

William (Bill) Gapp passed away peacefully at 87 years of age into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Barrington, IL, surrounded by his three children. He was born October 24, 1936, in Chicago to William and Estella Gapp. He graduated from Lane Tech High School and served as the editor-in-chief of the Lane Tech Daily...

Lorna Jones

Dec 17, 2023

Lorna Jones, artist, master gardener, lover of animals, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023. She was 103 years old.

A McHenry County, Illinois resident for more than 50 years, Lorna was originally from New Zealand, where she was raised on a dairy farm. She attended Teacher’s Training College after high school, and...

Louise Cronan

Dec 15, 2023

Gertrude Louise Cronan, of Barrington, IL and formerly of Morehead City, NC and Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Barrington, IL at the age of 88. She was born December 8, 1935, in Fairfield, CT, the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Lyons.

Louise graduated from St. Vincent School of Nursing...

Marcia Melody Hollatz

Dec 14, 2023

Marcia Melody Hollatz, 73 of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. She was born on January 7, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Melody (nee Damon) Hollatz.

From an early age, it was evident that Marcia’s extraordinary intellect set her apart. Her passion for learning led her to skip a grade, a testament to...

Therese Frances Waszak

Dec 14, 2023

Long-time Crystal Lake resident, Therese Waszak, died Thursday at JourneyCare in Barrington after a short illness.

Over the years, Therese was involved in many not-for-profit efforts locally, but especially enjoyed the days she spent at Little Christopher resale shop. In retirement, Therese and her husband traveled extensively and cherished the time they spent with family, friends, and...

Eric Collins

Dec 14, 2023

Eric Collins passed away December 14, 2023, in Madison, WI surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1961, in Bloomington, IL to Russell and Dorothy Collins. Eric grew up in Russell Springs, KY and proudly served in the United States Navy.

Eric’s family will always remember his beaming smile and his ability to make...

Ruth Daugherty

Dec 14, 2023

Ruth Ellen (Boo) Daugherty passed away surrounded by family in her residence at the Garlands in Barrington, IL on Thursday, December 14.

Boo is survived by her children Carol (husband Tom) Egan, Charles Jr. (Buzz), Kathy, and Bob (wife Rachel Edelstein); her grandchildren Tom Egan (wife Shannon), Patrick Egan (wife Amanda), Kasia Wawer (husband Chris Novak), and...

Melvin Dale Ursin

Dec 13, 2023

Melvin Dale Ursin, of Buffalo Grove, passed away December 13, 2023 at the age of 88.

He was born July 8, 1935 in Chicago, the son of the late George and Anna (nee Mizalko) Ursin.

Melvin was a proud veteran of the US Army.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 67 years,...