Sep 21, 2023

Linda LaRae Cassidy was born on August 7th, 1952 and passed away on September 21, 2023. Her final days could only be described as magical as her loved ones sang, danced and told stories by her side. She is survived by her loving husband Jonathan, her eleven children, Jonathan, Rebecca (Rhett), Rachel (Mike), Steven (Becky), Alison (Kerry), Nathaniel, Colleen,...

Sep 20, 2023

William “Billy” Carlson, age 63, passed away on September 20, 2023, in McHenry, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 6, 1960, to Herbert and Theresa (nee Castellanos) Carlson.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Melissa (Gabriel), Rebecca, and Danielle; cherished grandchildren, Luna, Adrian, Angela, Jeremiah, Ethan, Kylie and Sani; and siblings, Marilyn, Linda...

Sep 20, 2023

Edson G. Caspar passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2023, at age 80. His mother Alice Caspar and father Orrin Caspar preceded him in death. Ed is survived by his beloved wife Carole Caspar, his sister Alice Dixon, his two sons Allan Caspar and Robert (Tonya) Caspar, his grandchildren Dana Caspar, Logan Caspar, Lane Caspar, Gabrielle (Collin)...

Sep 19, 2023

In honor of Judy's love for decorating at the Christmas season, there will be a joyful remembrance for her on Friday, December 1, from 2:30 until 5:30, at The Dole, 401 Country Club Ln., Crystal Lake.

On September 19, 2023, at the age of 69, Judy passed away at her home in Crystal Lake. She's...

Sep 18, 2023

Albert (Al) George Slakis, 96, of Barrington, IL died on September 18, 2023 at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice residence. Al was born on February 19, 1927 to Cecilia Majeika and Paul Slakis in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years Mary Margaret Pierzynski in 2003 and his brother Paul Joseph Slakis in...

Sep 18, 2023

Nick P. Limberopulos, age 96, fell asleep in the Lord September 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Angeline Limberopulos née Fotias for 58 years. Loving father of Vicky (Peter) Kourtis and Frances (Paul) Crocilla. Devoted son of the late Paul and Vasiliki Limberopulos. Proud Papou of Nicole and Kosta Kourtis and Angeline and Niko Crocilla.  Dear brother of...

Sep 18, 2023

Geraldine Coco passed away peacefully at her home September 18, 2023.  She was born August 15, 1936 in Chicago to Walter and Josephine Florek.

Geri is survived by her children, Caren (Tom) Hejza, Joey (Becky) Coco, Andrea (Cary Keller) Coco, and Marcia (Steve) Blaszinski; grandchildren, Daniel and Michael Hejza, Kaley Blaszinski, Zachary Coco, and Annie and Ellen...

Sep 17, 2023

Michael (Mike) Melbourn, a beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on September 17th, 2023, leaving a void in our hearts that can never be filled. He was 64 years old.

Mike is survived by his loving children, Michael (Maggie) Melbourn, Ryan (Kaelyn) Melbourn, and Megan (Tommy) McGrath, as well as his cherished grandchildren, Graham and...

Sep 17, 2023

Judith Brown, age 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away on September 17, 2023, with family at her side, after fighting a two-year battle with illness.

She cared deeply for her family, four children, four grandchildren, seven great-children, and never missed a chance to tell them how much she loved them. Always outgoing & adventurous, Judy had many...

Sep 15, 2023

Julie Patricia Stone (nee Pictor), age 75, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on September 15, 2023.

Julie was born in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1948 to Urban and Leta (nee Slattery) Pictor, the youngest of three daughters. She married Arthur Glenn Stone on October 4, 1969 in Chicago. They moved to Cary in 1975 and made...

Sep 15, 2023

Irmgard (Emmy) Landolt, 98, of Deer Park, Illinois, passed away on September 15, 2023.

Emmy was born on September 1, 1925 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Fred Fiene, a building contractor, and his wife Frieda.  She graduated from Marywood University in 1946, and worked in scientific research, co-authoring an article published in the Journal of Clinical...

Sep 15, 2023

A memorial visitation for Bryan will be Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 3 PM until 9 PM with a memorial service starting at 7 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family in this difficult...

Sep 15, 2023

Mary Kay Van Acker, 65, of Cary, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1958, to Earl and Jean Huff in Harvard, IL.

On February 25, 1977, Mary Kay married the love of her life, Steve Van Acker. Both Mary Kay and Steve grew up in McHenry County, and they chose to...

Sep 15, 2023

  Winifred "Winnie" Dorothy Keough, born on September 7, 1924, in Akron, Iowa, to Willard and Grace (O'Rielly) Keane, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. She married Clyde Keough in January 1948, and together they built a loving family.  

  She is survived by her devoted children, Tom Keough of Santa Maria, CA; Casey Keough of Angleton, TX; Kevin (Megan) Keough...

Sep 15, 2023

Venera A. Corsello, 93, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on January 20, 1930, in Eveleth, MN to Eli and Mika Malkovich. She absolutely loved the outdoors. She also loved all kinds of music and spent endless hours gazing at the stars as a child in northern Minnesota and did...

Sep 14, 2023

Peter F. Bloom, 76, of Marengo, passed away on September 14, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1947 in Rockford to Maurice and Elizabeth (Gaspari) Bloom.

A Rockford native, Peter was a self-made man, founding and nurturing his business, Pride Construction, from the ground up. He had a deep love for the outdoors, relishing days filled...

Sep 14, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Neil Hoy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Michael departed this world on September 14th, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and resilience that will forever inspire those who were privileged to know him.

Born on April 4, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...

Sep 13, 2023

On September 13, 2023, just days after celebrating her 85th birthday, Lois Ilene Schulmeister of Crystal Lake, IL passed away leaving behind a rich tapestry of cherished memories crafted from love, dedication, and a knack for bringing joy to others.

Born on September 3, 1938, to Frank and Erna Almquist in Moline, IL, Lois embraced life with...

Sep 13, 2023

Barbara J. Zonca (nee Rozanski), age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on March 25, 1949. Barbara lived in Crystal Lake for over 50 years where she raised a family and worked at Prairie Grove Elementary and District 47 schools as a food service worker. She...

Sep 11, 2023

Timothy Patrick O'Neill, affectionately known as Tim or Timmy, passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 76 in Crystal Lake, IL. He was born on July 16, 1947, in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Park Ridge, IL. As a child, he spent every summer at his grandparents' summer home in Crystal Lake, which eventually became...