Robert "Bob" William Ratcliff

Oct 15, 2023

Robert (Bob) William Ratcliff, 88, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 15th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Duella.

Beloved husband of 65 years to Joanne (nee Paulson), he was the devoted father of Lori Ratcliff, Steve (Cindy) Ratcliff and Mike (Doreen) Ratcliff; adoring Papa of Matthew...

Patricia Joyce "Pat" Kalesz

Oct 14, 2023

Patricia Joyce “Pat” Kalesz, 78, passed away on October 14, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Walter Kalesz Jr. Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Dorothy (Nowak) Wilewski and her loving brother Roger (Denise) Wilewski. Devoted mother of Sue (Chang) Chong and David (Mary) Kalesz. Cherished grandmother of Kyle and Evan Chong and McKenna and...

Bonnie M. Corvillion

Oct 14, 2023

Bonnie M. Corvillion, of Crystal Lake, passed away October 14, 2023 at the age of 81.

She was born October 28, 1943 in Chicago, the son of the late Carl and Lucille (nee Moies) Doty.

Bonnie worked customer service for years at Target in Algonquin. She loved all Chicago sports teams, especially the Cubs, Bears,...

Kent Venema

Oct 14, 2023

Kent Venema, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Kent was born in Maywood, IL on May 20, 1941. Following high school, Kent attended the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology graduating with a degree in Industrial Design and Methodology in 1965. A passionate and talented designer and photographer, Kent worked...

Frank "Frankie" A. Menendez, Jr.

Oct 13, 2023

Frank Menendez, 32, of Crystal Lake, left us on October 13, 2023. Born in Evanston on March 18, 1991. Frankie was a bright spark that lit up any room. Frankie loved the simple joys of life. He'd have "boy's nights" with his son, Little Frankie, and have Fortnite battles with friends online. He always played country music while he...

Darlene Wroe Horslev

Oct 13, 2023

Darlene Wroe Horslev, 84, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023.  Born on February 18, 1939 in Evergreen Park, IL to Robert and Roberta Phillips, Darlene was a radiant soul whose memory will forever be etched in our hearts. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished friend, and a vibrant member of her community.  Her life...

James "Gump" Gumprecht

Oct 13, 2023

James "Gump" Gumprecht, 77, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Born in Woodstock on October 5, 1946, Gump was a steadfast pillar in the community. He married Diane Schnaufer on June 1, 1968, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake during a brief weekend leave.

A proud...

Kim Susan (Wilyat) Rizzio

Oct 12, 2023

Kim Susan Rizzio, 65, of Crystal Lake, passed away on October 12, 2023. Born to Carol and Domenic Wilyat, Kim was the spirited sister to Thomas and John Wilyat.

A devoted mom, she was fiercely proud of her children, Jesse Rizzio, Tiffany Neally, and the late Michael Grekowiczs. Her joy multiplied when she became a grandmother to...

Lisa A. (Hayes) Pozzi

Oct 11, 2023

It is with heavy, yet full hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa A. Pozzi at the age of 63, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was called to the Lord on the morning of October 11, 2023, and passed away peacefully surrounded by immense love from her family.

Lisa had the spirit...

Patricia "Patti" Ann Grzesik

Oct 8, 2023

Patricia Ann Grzesik, 69, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on October 8, 2023. Patricia was born March 17, 1954, in Chicago to the late Robert and Virginia Maxwell. Patricia is survived by her husband Alfred Grzesik; children, Jason (Erica) Bakes, and Amy (Todd) Keller; grandchildren, Ireland Bakes, Peyton Keller, and Bailey Keller; and siblings, Kenneth Maxwell, Thomas Maxwell,...

Evelyn Nilsen Bolinder

Oct 6, 2023

Evelyn Nilsen Bolinder, 91, passed away October 6, 2023. She was born October 26, 1931 in Chicago to Einar and Gunvor (Torkelsen) Nilsen. She graduated from Jones Commercial High School and was a secretary until her retirement in the mid 1980’s. She married Lennart Bolinder in 1953 and they lived on the Northwest side of Chicago until 1988 when...

Joe Lamb

Oct 6, 2023

Joe Lamb, 74, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1949 in Ft. Pierce, FL to Mack and Virginia Lamb.

On June 14, 1970, Joe married Linda Law; together they celebrated 53 wonderful years of marriage and were blessed with a daughter and further blessed with 2 grandchildren....

Barbara Jo Biscomb

Oct 5, 2023

Barbara Jo Biscomb (nee Wyse), 77, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023. Barabara was born September 14, 1946, in Harvard, Illinois to the late Robert and Pauline Wyse.

Barbara is survived by her children, James Nolan, Michelle “Missy” (Deborah Nattrass) Nolan, and granddaughter, Paige. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Sandra "Sandi" Buerger

Oct 5, 2023

Sandra “Sandi” Buerger, beloved wife of 53 years to Bob Buerger, loving mother to Karen Sullivan, Carly (Eli) Budelman, and Eric Buerger, devoted “Gammy” to Cole Sullivan, Owen Budelman, and Ellie Budelman, passed away on October 5th, in the comfort of her home at the age of 74.

Sandi lived her life for those she loved, always...

Quinn William Regan

Oct 4, 2023

Quinn William Regan, of Barrington, passed away October 4, 2023, at the age of 31.  He was born September 16,1992, in Arlington Heights to Dr. E. Quinn and Lea Regan.

A lover of art, music and the outdoors, Quinn spent his free time camping, hiking and biking.  He combined his love of music and the outdoors by...

Sara Melissa Patterson

Oct 3, 2023

Sara M Patterson, 82, of Lakewood passed away October 3, 2023. Sara was born August 13, 1941, in Decatur, IL to the late Vern and Ruth Kellar. She graduated high school in Decatur, IL, and went on to Eureka College. Sara raised a family with her husband, Jerry in Elk Grove, IL, and retired to the Lake in the...

Dianne C. Faraci

Oct 3, 2023

Dianne C. Faraci, 78, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1945 in Benton Harbor, MI to Everett and Jane Clark.

Full obituary is pending.

Julie and Tim Mertins

Sep 30, 2023

Tim and Julie Mertins of McHenry died unexpectedly September 30, 2023.

Julie, 61, was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was selfless and would set her own needs aside if it meant that she could spend time with someone else. She never forgot the important milestones for the innumerable people she counted among her...

Jennifer Daya Guzon

Sep 30, 2023

Jennifer Daya Guzon, 47 of Barrington, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born on June 12, 1976 in Quezon City, Philippines

She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in 1998 with a degree in Information Systems. She went on to work for Ibbotson Associates and Morningstar.

Jennifer was...

James "Jim" Scardino

Sep 29, 2023

Jim's mass will be live-streamed; please click the link below to join us virtually:

https://vimeo.com/event/3804164/0e35776e1c

James “Jim” W. Scardino, 64, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 in his home in Laguna Woods, CA surrounded by his loving wife and children after a 9 month battle...