May 5, 2023

Michael McEwen Bignell, 72, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 5, 2023. He was born September 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois to Howard and Jean Bignell.

Michael loved his motorcycle and teaching others motorcycle riding. He taught many students the love of riding and the importance of safety. He was an...

May 3, 2023

Patricia Key Bobkoski, 92, of Barrington, IL passed away with her children by her side May 3, 2023. She was born December 17, 1930.

Pat resided in the Barrington area for over 60 years. 20 of which were spent teaching in the Cary public schools.  She loved books and genealogy.  She read a vast range of books...

May 3, 2023

Terrence J. Loftus, 65 of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 16, 1957 in Chicago, IL.

Terry graduated from Western Illinois University in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business. He spent most of his working years with the Pipefitters Union...

May 3, 2023

Mark A. Ross, a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 55 years old. Born on October 21, 1967, in Chicago to Ronald and Margaret Ross. Mark grew up with a love of family and friends.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife,...

May 2, 2023

George Lewis “Lew” Vorick, 91, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He entered the world on April 21, 1932, on the kitchen table of his Hungarian immigrant parents’ house in Hoopeston, IL.

Lew excelled in sports as a youth (especially baseball), and served 2 years...

May 2, 2023

Jamie Ehrig passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.  Jamie was a lifelong resident of Chicago, opening the Martini Ranch in 1991 which was one of the top bars in Chicago for over 20 years, named as  one of the best places for a Martini and hosted many...

May 1, 2023

Joseph D. Bates and Donna K. Bates passed unexpectedly on May 1, 2023.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents John and Wanda (Gordon) Bates, sister Bonnie (Jerry) Lance, sister-in-law Martha “Billie” Bates and brother-in-law Ron Caringer.

Joe was born on July 29, 1949, in Princeton, IN.

He was a graduate of...

May 1, 2023

Thomas Charles Slagis, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2023 at the age of 59. Tom’s family and friends are devastated by this sudden loss. Tom was born on February 18, 1964 in Elmira, New York to Edward and Eileen Slagis and moved to the Chicagoland area in 1983.

Tom dedicated his professional...

May 1, 2023

MILTON NOEL MOONEY, 71, passed away peacefully, at home in South Barrington, on May 1, 2023.  Milt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 2 ½ years ago and given a life expectancy of 1 ½ years.  He considered anything beyond, a victory.  With a full head of hair until the end, Milt fought his battle with the same tenacity and...

May 1, 2023

Nancy Herr died at her home on Monday, May 1st, 2023 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on November 21, 1930 to Marion and Thure Anderson of Woodstock, Il.  She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Thomas Edward Herr; her daughter Leslie Herr, her son Tom Herr Jr and her daughter, Lisa Davis (John)...

May 1, 2023

Angela Eve Newell (nee Rowland), age 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Carpentersville, IL on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Angela was born in Santa Rosa, CA on December 20, 1977 to Karen and Raleigh Rowland. She was raised in Hoffman Estates IL. She became a big sister when Nicholas was born in Sept 1980. She...

Apr 30, 2023

Walter William Tyszko age 90 of Vernon Hills, Illinois went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was a strong, faithful, and kind man and the patriarch of a large and loving family.

Walter was born on October 13, 1932 on the north side of Chicago to Ralph and Lillian (Alm) Tyszko. He...

Apr 30, 2023

August “Gus” Tuit, 92, currently of Crystal Lake, passed away on April 30, 2023.   He was born in Paterson, NJ on March 12, 1931, to John and Gertrude (Glas) Tuit.

A veteran of the Air Force, Gus went on to be a pilot for United Airlines for over 30 years.  On January 16, 1960, he married Laura...

Apr 30, 2023

John Francis Nordengren of Cary, IL passed away late on April 30th at his home with his wife, Louise by his side.  Born in Chicago on April 17th, 1937, John was the youngest of three children born to Swedish immigrants Albert and Elsie (Carlson) Nordengren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Al Nordengren, of McHenry....

Apr 30, 2023

Genevieve Margaret Breitweiser, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 68, on Sunday, April 30, 2023 after a valiant 16-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Genevieve, affectionately known as Jeanie, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 7, 1954, to Harold and June Elam.

She later...

Apr 29, 2023

Gerald F. Barry, 91 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lowell, MA in a French-Canadian household on May 31, 1931, to the late Raymond and Cecile (nee Alexander) Barry.

Gerald earned his bachelors and masters degrees in chemistry from Lowell Tech (Now known...

Apr 28, 2023

Anne Baker, 69, of Algonquin passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1954 in Chicago to Telesfore and Mary Kerulis.

Anne met the love of her life, Thomas Baker, at a bowling alley; on April 8, 1978, they married in Chicago. They celebrated 45 beautiful years of marriage and...

Apr 27, 2023

Daniel Joseph Angarola-Hunter, 30, of Barrington, passed away on April 27, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1992 in Glendale Heights, IL to David Hunter and Mariellen Angarola Johnson.

Dan’s adventurous spirit led him around the country, with Colorado, California, Florida and Arizona as favorites. He had an immense love for the outdoors and loved a...

Apr 26, 2023

George Martin Benigni, 80, of Lake Zurich, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  He was born on February 22, 1943 in Chicago to the late Italo and Rosemarie Benigni.

George is survived by his loving children, Michelle (Fred) Segoviano, Joseph (Julie) Benigni, Charles (Leslie) Benigni, Patricia (Matt) Renz, Renee (Kevin) Markech; adoring grandchildren, ...

Apr 25, 2023

Vibha Gupta, 49, of Long Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1973 in Dehri-on-Sone, Bihar, India. She and her husband moved to the US in 2002 and raised their family with 2 kids during their stay in the Chicagoland area.

Vibha was a loving, compassionate, and fierce mother,...