Jun 23, 2023

A leader in the local Crystal Lake community for almost 60 years and the former CEO and Chairman of the Aptar Group, Ervin "Erv" J. LeCoque died peacefully in his home on Friday, June 23, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Erv and his wife Louise moved to Crystal Lake from Cleveland, Ohio in 1965 when Erv was...

Jun 23, 2023

Steven M. Kiratsous, age 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Steven was born on February 12, 1966, in Chicago, IL. He was a lifelong lover of sports cars, motorcycles, traveling and was a kind and adventurous soul who always lived life to the fullest. Steven will be remembered for his infectious smile, his sense...

Jun 23, 2023

Jerry Patterson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Jerry was born on July 15, 1938, in Evanston, IL. He graduated from High School in 1956, went on to Eureka College, and worked more than 40 years at Soo Line Railroad.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sally...

Jun 23, 2023

Rudy (Rudolph) Krolopp was a brilliant creator and loving light in his great family.  He died peacefully enveloped in the love of his wife Dee (“Dorcas”), seven children, Jacqueline Krolopp Kirn (Thomas), Mark, Joseph (Carla), Sharon Meyer (Donald), Lizabeth Cassidy (Marc), John (Johanna) and Jennifer Martinez (Anthony), twenty-two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his brother and lifelong best friend, Otto. He...

Jun 22, 2023

Irene A. Lomon, formerly of Palatine, passed away on June 22, 2023.  She was living with her eldest daughter, Cheryl, for the last two years in Crystal Lake along with the help of her second eldest daughter, Bernice, who came to live with them the past six months to help care for mom. Prior to that she lived with...

Jun 21, 2023

Mitchell Thomas Daharsh, 26, lost his life to mental illness on June 21, 2023. Born on March 3, 1997, to Tom and Cathy (LaBouve) Daharsh, Mitchell lived a life full of love, adventure and curiosity with his family and friends. He lived in Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.  His great love and care for others started at a very young...

Jun 21, 2023

Ted Ougheltree, 48, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

A graduate of Crystal Lake South class of 1993, Ted married Mandy Hodnik on October 23, 2004.  Together they have three children, Charlie (15), Ryan (12), Allison (12).

A natural born athlete, Ted enjoyed downhill skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving...

Jun 20, 2023

John James Riska III, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

John was born on January 27, 1944, in Chicago, IL. He built and operated his own business for 35 years (Rite-Tec Communications) in the field of Publications. He enjoyed vintage cars (owning a few) and going to auto shows. His special joy was...

Jun 19, 2023

James Michael Chess, 69, of Crystal Lake, passed away June 19, 2023.

He was born August 31, 1953 in Chicago, the son of the late Joan and Richard M. Czeslawski.

James will be dearly missed by his beloved siblings, Richard J. Czeslawski, Robert Czeslawski, Lynn Saxon, Thomas Czeslawski, John Czeslawski, and Jacqueline Czeslawski.

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Jun 19, 2023

Richard T. Gadzinski 81, of McHenry, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. Richard was born in Manitowoc, WI on Oct 28, 1941 to Thomas and Helen (DeFaut) Gadzinski. Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1959 till 1966 when Richard was honorably discharged. He was also a proud member of...

Jun 19, 2023

Karen Lynn Doyle passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 19, 2023.  She was born October 20, 1958 in Elgin to Donald and Adele Suchy.

Karen worked at Jewel in Crystal Lake for 29 years where she made countless friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, James; daughter, Catherine (Chris)...

Jun 19, 2023

Lelia Roeckell, 89, of Huntington Station, NY passed away peacefully at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Lelia was born on August 31 st , 1933, in Tuxedo Park, NY to Stanley and Anne Hurlston.

She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1952 and went on...

Jun 19, 2023

Jill Glorie DesJardins passed away peacefully June 19, 2023 in Barrington with her loving husband by her side.  She was born December 31, 1948 in Oak Park to William and Lois Arnold.

Jill volunteered for many organizations including JourneyCare Foundation and The Farm in Schaumburg.  She was also a member of the Barrington Area Council On Aging...

Jun 15, 2023

Terrence Philip Harris, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Terry was born on October 5, 1942, in Chicago, IL, though, his first love, was his grandparent’s farm in Wisconsin. Terry grew up in Mundelein with his little sister and enjoyed playing sports with neighborhood friends and making music at school. Terry served as a...

Jun 15, 2023

The funeral mass for Dr. Carlson will be live-streamed, please click here to join us virtually.

Dr. Bruce Carlson, a dedicated internist from Barrington, Illinois, passed away on June 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, expertise, and countless lives touched by his care. He was 74 at the time of his death. Born...

Jun 14, 2023

On Wednesday, June 14th, Doris Ann Tippie, loving wife and mother of three children passed away at the age of 90. Doris was born on January 30, 1933 in Fruitland, NC to Lloyd Sr. and Belle Rhymer. She worked for Sealand Service in ocean transportation for ten years. In 1978 she married Ronald Tippie and celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary...

Jun 14, 2023

Walter Joseph Kalemba, 91, of the Village of Lakewood, IL passed away June 14, 2023. Walter was born in Chicago, IL on November 18, 1931, to Walter and Mary Kalemba.

Walt is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara (nee Russo) Kalemba; children, Mark Kalemba and Karen (Jim Wise) Petersen; Stepchildren, Nancy (Rich) Wenzel and...

Jun 13, 2023

Patricia Ann (Coyne) Carty, 81, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 13th 2023.

Born on June 6th, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois to Julia C. Fitzgerald and John Coyne, Patti grew up in Gilman, IL with her adoptive parents Edwin and Miriam (Coyne) Kuipers and her siblings.

Patti graduated with honors from...

Jun 11, 2023

William L. Donnan, 88, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born in Janesville, WI on March 7, 1935 to Earl and Josephine Donnan.

Bill grew up in Hanover, IL and enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon his return, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science...

Jun 11, 2023

Harry Sander Tichnor, 88, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, at Cedar Lake Assisted Living in Lake Zurich, IL. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA, to Arnold and Betty Tichnor.  Harry is survived by his daughters, Linda (Bruce) Bartolucci, Laura Barnes, and Melissa Tichnor; sister, Marilyn Neiman; grandchildren, Taryn Bartolucci, Jay Bartolucci, Jake...