Aug 11, 2023

John “Jack” Strong passed away peacefully August 11, 2023.  He was born April 12, 1936 in Cortland, NY to Harold and Helen Strong.

Survivors include his daughter, Suzanne (Robert) Pedigo of Batavia, IL; grandchildren, Kayleigh and Hannah Pedigo and Ryan, Emily, and Heidi Strong; and great grandchildren, Mason Pedigo, and Elliot and William Strong.  He was preceded...

Aug 8, 2023

Thomas C. Grady, 85, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away on August 8, 2023.

Tom, fondly known as Tommy Boy, was born to Thomas Patrick and Lillian Grady on March 26, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up in Columbus, Indiana where he excelled on the tennis team at Columbus High School. Tom attended Purdue University, where...

Aug 8, 2023

Edward A. Scott III died peacefully on August 8th. Born in 1947, Ed spent his youth in Olympia Fields, and was a longtime resident of Barrington. He is survived by his wife Lauri (King), son Stormy (Helena), and daughters Haley Cermak (Brian) and McKenzie Scott (Ben). Waiting for him at Heaven’s gate were parents Edward Scott Jr. and Joan...

Aug 7, 2023

Ronald M. Johnston of Crystal Lake, was born on July 21, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Mernie and Florence (nee Kendall) Johnston.  He passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 at the tender age of 95 at the JourneyCare Pepper Family Hospice Center in Barrington.

Ronald was in the ROTC during his school days...

Aug 5, 2023

John David Walbaum , 84, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023 in Arizona. His beloved wife, Mary Ann Walbaum (Carefree, Arizona) at his side.

John was born March 5, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois. His parents, Herb and Esther Walbaum preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, and his loving sister, Mary...

Aug 5, 2023

Rodney Nobuo Maruyama, 73, of Crystal Lake, died on August 5, 2023 of natural causes while on his way home from an afternoon walk. He was a licensed clinical social worker who helped so many and was a very respected member of the community. Rod was the definition of a family man and spent as much time as he...

Aug 4, 2023

Vicki Lynn Deutsch, 64, of Woodstock, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.  She was born in DeKalb, IL on November 10, 1958, to Ralph and Rosemary (Jordal) Kingsbury.

Vicki was always full of life.  Her passions included spending time with her family, dancing (especially disco), crafting and making custom cards for special occasions.  She was a...

Aug 4, 2023

Visitation for Ila A. Sethna, of Round Lake, IL will be visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 10 AM until 12 Noon with a ceremony starting at 11:30 AM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

Born November 24, 1934 in Bharuch,...

Aug 3, 2023

The skies have lost another frequent flyer.

Dale Medendorp of Crystal Lake passed away at home on August 3, 2023 after a year long battle with cancer.  Dale was born on March 21, 1946 to John and Juella Medendorp in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he grew up, ultimately earning a degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State....

Aug 3, 2023

Thomas C. Reiner passed away peacefully August 3, 2023 in Barrington with his loving family at his side. He was born July 9, 1955 in New York City to Robert E. and Clare T. Reiner. Tom is survived by his daughter, Stacy Iardella and son, Raymond (Victoria) Iardella; and grandchildren, Audrey and Emilia Iardella.  He was preceded in death...

Aug 2, 2023

Nancy Lynn Bohren, 81, of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, in her treasured home of more than 35 years. Nancy was born June 17, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ernest and Margaret Bohren.

Nancy received her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University and her masters in Education from St. Francis...

Jul 31, 2023

Maureen Kelly Remsing of Prairie Grove, IL died Monday July 31, 2023 at Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care at age 68 after a multi years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born June 24, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Kathleen (nee O’Connor) Kelly and Robert “Emmett” Kelly.

She is survived by her Husband, Robert Remsing;...

Jul 30, 2023

Seth Austin Janschek, 25, of Lake in the Hills, left this world in a tragic accident on July 30, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1998, in Winfield, KS, to Steven and Mary Janschek.

Seth lived life to the fullest. From a young age, he worked endlessly with his hands taking things a part and putting...

Jul 30, 2023

Gerald E. Johnson, 87, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away July 30, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 26, 1935 to the late Everett and Florence Johnson.

Gerald enjoyed playing bridge in his free time, he was an excellent player and earned himself the title of a Bridgemaster. He worked in the field of...

Jul 28, 2023

Charles A. White, distinguished English teacher at Barrington High School, who made a memorable impression on scores and scores of students, passed away July 28, 2023.  He was 91.

Mr. White was born in Lisle, IL on one of the original farms of what is now the Morton Arboretum.  His father worked for the growing...

Jul 28, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Celano passed away July 28, 2023 in Barrington.  He was born May 24, 1944 in Chicago to Webster (Bernard) Celano and Stella Celano.

Jerry served the Chicago Police Department for over 25 years before retirement.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robin; daughter, Victoria; sons, Gerald B. and James (Carolyn) Celano; grandchildren,...

Jul 27, 2023

Robert William Hartnett, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Born premature at St. Anne Hospital, Bob fought hard and was released one and a half months later to relieved and overjoyed parents who had lost their oldest child, Evelyn Marie, to a crib death. Bob grew up on the northside of Chicago; attended...

Jul 27, 2023

Ronald Reynolds Mills, Jr. passed away peacefully July 27, 2023 in Deer Park.  He was born February 5, 1949 in Evanston, IL to Ronald Sr. and Millicent Mills.

Ron grew up in Evanston with his three siblings.  He graduated Evanston Township High School in 1966, where he was active in theater and glee club.  He spent his...

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas M. Lehner, 79, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1943, in Chicago, to Edward and Ann (Morrison) Lehner.

Tom attended Quigley Seminary for one year before graduating from De La Salle High School in Chicago. He enlisted in the Marine Corps...

Jul 23, 2023

Susan L. Engbrecht, 63 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1960 to the late George and Helen (nee Blanke) Engbrecht.

Susan was a treasure to all of us.  She loved to entertain all her life.  She was always kind, upbeat and fun to be with.  She will be...