May 31, 2023

William M. “Bill” Wesley passed away peacefully May 31, 2023 in Lake Zurich.  He was born December 19, 1943 in Green Bay, WI to William K. and Winifred “Honey” Wesley.

Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judie; children, William S. Wesley (Nada), Jessica Wesley Pope (Kevin Calvert), Tyler J. Wesley (Kathryn), and Spencer Wesley...

May 31, 2023

Ken Bakutis, of Grayslake, passed away May 31, 2023 at the age of 73.

He was born September 6, 1949 in Chicago, the son of the late Bruno Thomas and Ann Agnes (Janulis) Bakutis. After Ken’s father passed at a young age, he was raised by his mother and Roy Neumann around the Oak Lawn area.

May 31, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Brian Ferris Jr, 29, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away suddenly May 31, 2023. Bobby was born August 30, 1993, in Elgin, IL to Robert and Patricia Ferris.

From the time Bobby was 6 years old, he was an active scout in his Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troup 168 and became an Eagle Scout...

May 31, 2023

Diane Gorman, 78, of Crystal Lake, died May 31 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. She was born July 31, 1944 in Chicago to Herman and Alvina (nee Schoon) Rode. She married John Gorman on May 23, 1970 in Skokie.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Jill (Roger) Gates of Woodstock, and Brian (Alison) Gorman...

May 30, 2023

Marion “Marty” Danielak, 73, of Island Lake, IL passed away May 30, 2023. He was born in Germany on December 11, 1949, to Marian Danielak and Marta Danielak.(nee Smentek). Despite many hardships, Marty became an entrepreneur owning several businesses in his lifetime. He was a lover of music, enjoying songs from all genres. Marty enjoyed dancing with his wife,...

May 29, 2023

Kimberly Rowe-Samborski passed away May 29, 2023 in Barrington.  She was born September 6, 1968 in Harvard, IL to Richard and Barbara Rowe.

Kim is survived by her husband of 24 years, John; children, Johnny and Julia Samborski; and siblings, Debbie Pagel, and Richard Rowe, Jr.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Diane...

May 27, 2023

Charlotte W. Olker passed away peacefully May 27, 2023 at Sunrise in Barrington after a two year stay where she was well taken care of.  She was born August 3, 1930, in Chicago to Charles and Agnes Wood.

Char is survived by her children, Stephen C. (Maureen) Olker, Christina Robertson, Thomas J. (Georgia) Olker, and Charles J....

May 24, 2023

On May 24, 2023, at 4:04 pm our beautiful wife and mom, Sharon A. Anchor, finally found peace and went home to our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the past 20 years, she has been suffering with pelvic floor pain, UTIs, and a variety of other health concerns, all requiring numerous and continuous doctors/immediate care appointments. She only...

May 23, 2023

Larry Lee Lincoln, 85, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 23, 2023, in Barrington. He was born on May 24, 1937, to Arthur and Mary (Wilson) Lincoln in Dysart, Iowa. He attended Dysart High School where he played basketball, baseball and was a tuba player in his high school band. He graduated from Simpson College in Indianola,...

May 22, 2023

William (Bill) C. Brehm Sr., age 79, of Lake Zurich, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 79 after several years of declining health.

William was born on June 13, 1943, to father Joseph Albert Brehm and mother Louise Brehm and grew up in Buffalo Grove, IL with his two brothers...

May 21, 2023

Kevin James Rediger, 24, a life-long resident of Lake Zurich, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1999 in Park Ridge to Jim and Debbie (nee Usavage) Rediger.

During Kevin’s childhood, he went to St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, graduating in 2013 and went on to attend Carmel Catholic High...

May 21, 2023

Parker Theodore Frisch, age 11, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine in Huntley, Illinois.

Parker was born on November 22, 2011 in Barrington, Illinois to loving parents Matthew and Sara Frisch. Parker adored watching Nascar racing and had a particular fondness for the voice of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He also enjoyed books, his...

May 21, 2023

Lowell Allan Isenberg, 77, longtime resident of Lake Zurich, recently of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1945 in Minneapolis to the late Harvey and Lois Isenberg.

Lowell was very proud of his birthdate and would frequently tell the story of how he and his twin brother, Lance,...

May 18, 2023

Sheila O’Brien, 88 of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. She was born July 10, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Howard and Lucille (nee O’Leary) O’Brien.

Sheila is survived by her brother, H. Terrence O’Brien; sister in laws, Joan and Nancy O’Brien and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her...

May 17, 2023

Daniel “Danny Zee” Zurawski, 70, of Crystal Lake Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family May 17, 2023. He was born November 19, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mildred Zurawski.

Danny graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He loved to spend his free time golfing, fishing, hunting, and...

May 15, 2023

Lawrence E. Latas of McHenry, IL passed away at home with his wife, daughter and son by his side. He was born in Chicago on March 22, 1956 to Edmund and Dorothy (Manczko) Latas. Larry battled stage four lung cancer for just over a year. He fought incredibly hard every single day despite everything that was thrown his way....

May 15, 2023

Merrilee A. Potdar, 73, of Lake Zurich passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on October 14, 1949, in Chicago, IL to Robert Keely and Gladys Igliori.

Merrilee is survived by her loving husband, Rajen Potdar; son, Neel (Irene) Potdar; her brother John Igliori, David Igliori, and...

May 13, 2023

John Philip Burg, a beloved father, grandfather, and sibling, passed away on May 13, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas, due to complications from congestive heart failure. Born on November 27, 1950, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, John was known for his friendly personality, his analytical mind, and his extraordinary ability to find loose change.

John is survived by...

May 12, 2023

Richard "Rick" Thinnes, 66, of Algonquin passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023

Beloved husband of Bonnie. Loving father of Michael (Corbie Reece) & Richard "Ricky" (Amanda) Thinnes. Dear grandfather of Riley, Dylan, George, Jacob, Travis, William, Kaylynn, Charlotte, Colton & Allison. Fond son of the late Richard "Dicky" & the late Anne. Step son of Patricia...

May 11, 2023

Ruth Ida Frisch (nee Jones), age 97, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023.

Ruth was born in Davenport, IA on September 9, 1925, to John and Margaret (Lange) Jones. After high school graduation, she worked as a secretary/stenographer and belonged to a business sorority in Davenport until she met the love...