Feb 25, 2024

Fred M. Dittmann Jr., 77, a longtime resident of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 25, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1946 in Chicago to the late Fred Sr. and Verle Dittmann. Born and raised on the Northwest side of Chicago in the Portage Park area, Fred brought warmth, passion, and ingenuity to...

Feb 24, 2024

Marlene Mae Shelton passed away peacefully February 24, 2024 in Crystal Lake. She was born July 16, 1935 in Ashtabula, OH to Glenn and Louise Rexroad.

Marlene graduated with high honors from Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby, OH. She held various office positions including a high-profile legal firm in Youngstown, OH and then continued with office...

Feb 23, 2024

Mendel Kieth Hamrick, 76, of Algonquin, Illinois passed away February 23, 2024. Mendel was born September 5, 1947 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to the late Doy and Jana Hamrick.

In loving memory of Mendel Hamrick, we bid farewell to a remarkable generous soul whose presence graced our lives with warmth and wisdom. He was not just...

Feb 22, 2024

Melanie J. Moehling of Marengo, IL passed away February 22, 2024 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. Melanie, also know as Mel by many of her friends, was the daughter of Maud Joerg Fischer and Edward Fischer. Born on October 25, 1946 in North Tonawanda, NY, she spent her childhood and teen years growing up in North Tonawanda along...

Feb 21, 2024

Dr. Walter W. Dalitsch, Jr., one of the last veterinarians serving the Chicago Union Stockyards, passed peacefully in his sleep at home the morning of February 21, 2024.

Born September 25, 1938 in Chicago, to surgeon, professor and Reserve Naval Dental Officer Walter Dalitsch, Sr. and Cook County Hospital nurse Selma (Erdmann) Dalitsch, he grew up primarily...

Feb 21, 2024

Lawrence P. Carmody, a resident of Hawthorn Woods for 34 years, passed away peacefully February 21, 2024.  He was born September 8, 1947 in Chicago to Burr and Keitha Carmody.

A Purdue engineering graduate who spent his career as a manufacturers’ rep agent in the electrical utility industry, in retirement Larry turned his energy to spending time...

Feb 19, 2024

Enrique Moreno, 61, of Island Lake, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1962 in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 4 PM until 8 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Funeral Mass will be...

Feb 19, 2024

Robert E. Richter passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 in Elk Grove Village.

He was born September 5, 1958 in Elgin, the son of Jeannie (Behof) and Norman A. Richter, Sr. Robert earned his Master’s Degree in Finance from DePaul University and enjoyed a lifelong career in corporate finance. He was employed at Millennium Information Services,...

Feb 19, 2024

Doreen Ann Warfel, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 67.

Doreen was a gardener in every aspect of her life. She grew her career as a nurse, grew her family with the addition of two sons, grew her quilt business in Minnesota, and grew...

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Marie Sheahan, (55), of Village of Lakewood, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Elgin, Illinois following a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:30 p.m., Saturday March 2, 2024, at Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt....

Feb 18, 2024

Mary Gianopulos beloved mother, yiayia, aunt, sister and dear friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was welcomed into heaven by Harold, her soul mate of 57 years. She leaves behind an amazing legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to God and her family.

Mary was born on November...

Feb 18, 2024

Judith “Judi” Ann Dura, 81, a longtime resident of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully at Libertyville Manor Extended Care in Libertyville, IL on February 18, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1942 in Chicago to Louis and Lucille Bogdan.

Judi is survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward “Ed” J. Dura; her daughter, Allison (Travis)...

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Josephine Cronk, 84, a resident of Cherry Valley for 30 years, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 17, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  Mary Jo was born October 8, 1939, in Wausau, WI., the daughter of Frank and Adeline (Pergolski) Fierek.

Mary Jo married her high school sweetheart William Blaine...

Feb 17, 2024

Note Updated Service time - visitation from 12 noon until a time of remembrance at 2pm on April 28.

James Lesmeister, 73, of Crystal Lake, Il passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024 at home in his favorite recliner with a Soduko book on his lap. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Feb 17, 2024

Laurel "Laurie" Junroe was born February 6, 1954.   She died February 17, 2024 with her family at her side.

Dear sister to Jane (Richard, her favorite brother-in-law) Hager; loving aunt to Court (Kelly) Hager and Mallory (Dan) Schug; and fond Aunt "Lo" to Riley and Casey Hager and Jacob and Adalyn Schug.

She was preceded...

Feb 15, 2024

Douglas Keith Kottke, 72, of Woodstock, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Harvard on April 10, 1951, to the late Elgart and Elzora (nee Gregory) Kottke, Doug lived a full life marked by dedication, love, and service.

On April 15, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Trudy Rousey.  His kind, gentle, and...

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...

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)...