Jackie A. (Talarski) Smizinski

Apr 25, 2023

Jackie A. Smizinski (nee Talarski) age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

The only child of Jean and Joseph Talarski, Jackie brought joy to many people throughout her life.  She was dedicated to helping others before herself. There was always "an extra seat at the table" for those in Jackie's life.  She found love...

Walter A. Enoch

Apr 25, 2023

Walter A. Enoch, 89, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023. He was born on January 21, 1934 in New York, New York to Elmer and Margaret Enoch.

Services for Walter will be held privately.

Mary Ann Louise (Rasumussen) Johnson

Apr 24, 2023

Mary Ann Louise (Rasmussen) Johnson, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was born February 7, 1933 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of the late John and Edna Rainsford.

Mary Ann was a graduate from Woodstock High School and lived in Woodstock and Crystal Lake.   She was a Substance Abuse...

Pat (O'Malley) Kelley

Apr 23, 2023

Pat Kelley passed away April 23rd, 2023 at the age of 104. Pat, a longtime resident of Barrington, retired from Illinois Bell after a forty-year career.

Loving mother of Patti Kay (John) Hagedorn and Marybeth (Bill) Maupin: Adored Grandmother of Ryan and Sean Maupin, Kelley (Kenny) Boggs and Maureen (Kevin) Johnson. She was preceded in death by...

Gwen S. Mundell

Apr 22, 2023

Gwendolyn S. Mundell passed away unexpectedly April 22, 2023 at her home in Barrington. She was born October 7, 1946 to John and Martha Mundell.

Gwen retired from Bryan Junior High in Elmhurst where she proudly taught English for over 40 years.  Following retirement Gwen spent time traveling and enjoying time with her family.

She...

Nicholas A. Michas

Apr 20, 2023

Nicholas A. Michas, 82, of Wauconda, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023.

Nick was born in Moose Jaw Canada on July 25, 1940.  He came to the United States from his home province of Alberta Canada and earned his B.S. in Mathematics at the University of Alberta in 1962.  He earned his Phd in Economics...

Joseph Edward Sullivan

Apr 19, 2023

Joseph Edward Sullivan, 96, passed away peacefully on April 19.  Born Sept. 10, 1926, in Fall River, Mass., to the late Daniel and Sarah Sullivan.  He was a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II.  He worked his entire career at Anaconda American Brass. He is predeceased by his wife...

Lyon Steven Trainor

Apr 17, 2023

Lyon Steven Trainor, 78, of Oakwood Hills passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2023. He was born on January 29,1945 in Decatur, IL to Gerald and Melba Trainor of Lovington.

Lyon earned his undergraduate degree at Western IL University. He went on to Northern IL University where he earned his master’s degree. While attending Western,...

Helen Kuzmyn

Apr 17, 2023

Helen Kuzmyn, 78, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1944 in Warsaw, Poland to John and Pearl Barchuk. Her family moved to the United States in 1949. She spent most of her childhood in the Chicagoland area and has resided in Crystal Lake since 1976.

Family was...

Christine M. (Benedyk) Kay

Apr 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Christine M. (Benedyk) Kay. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Patsy Ann (Terp) Johnson

Apr 15, 2023

Patsy Ann Johnson (nee Terp), 78, of Oakwood Hills, IL, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Patsy was born July 22, 1944, in Chicago to the late Harold and Geraldine Terp. Pat graduated from Schurz High School and had a successful career for many years at CNA Insurance and then at Allstate. Pat is survived by her...

Jacqualin Ann Wesolowski

Apr 15, 2023

Jacqualin Ann Wesolowski, 90, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Helen Sauder.

Jacqualin, affectionately known as "Goo", was an avid Scrabble player and loved baking with her grandchildren and great grand children. She played the accordion with pizzazz,...

James "Jim" M. Raupp

Apr 15, 2023

James “Jim” Raupp passed away peacefully April 15, 2023.  He was born February 13, 1937 in Palatine to Jacob and Olga Raupp.   Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Raupp (Grandt) whom he married February 23, 1963 at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Wheeling. He is also survived by his children, Michelle (John) Raupp Sterbenz...

Gisela Elizabeth (Preiss) Schmidt

Apr 14, 2023

Gisela Elizabeth Schmidt (nee Preiss), age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Gisela was born in Trier, Germany on August 9, 1936. After finishing school, she went on to work at her parents’ business where she met Franz, who she married on June 18, 1955. Their oldest daughter Monika, was born in Germany and...

Kathleen “Kathie” L. Camarena

Apr 13, 2023

Kathleen “Kathie” L. Camarena, 70, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1952 in Aurora, Il to the late Roy and Eleanor Brasfield.

Kathie was raised in Oak Park, Lake in the Hills, and Algonquin, where she attended St. Margaret Mary’s School and then Marian Central Catholic High...

Judith Ann Chmielewski

Apr 12, 2023

Judith Ann Chmielewski, 81, of Woodstock passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1942 in Chicago, IL.

Judy was a loving, compassionate, and fierce mother, grandmother, & friend. She was an avid gardener, staunch democrat, and proud supporter of many environmental and political causes.

Judith is survived by her...

Jessica Louise Guevara

Apr 12, 2023

Jessica Louise Guevara, 51, of Cary passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1971, in Blue Island, IL to Luis and Dorthea Bueno-Wagoner.

Her career began in 1992 as a hairstylist and was various salons including Fantastic Sams and WG Salon from 2008 until 2018.

Having lived in various...

Helen Patricia Bowen

Apr 11, 2023

Helen Patricia Bowen (nee Miller), age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Helen was born on August 29, 1932 in Wheelersburg, OH. She was a loving wife and mother and truly lived life to its fullest.  She will be missed.

Helen is survived by her...

Elizabeth Anne (Ostap) Teetsov

Apr 10, 2023

Elizabeth Teetsov entered Heaven on April 10, 2023. Elizabeth was born on July 10, 1965 in Oak Park, Illinois, the oldest of five children to Eugene and Melinda (Wellbank) Ostap, her beloved parents. She grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois where she created joy-filled childhood memories with her siblings and cousins.

In the seventh grade, Elizabeth moved...

Carroll Geraldine Wasem

Apr 10, 2023

Carroll Geraldine Wasem (Jerry), 92, of Barrington, IL passed away surrounded by her family on April 10, 2023. Carroll was born November 12, 1930 in Columbia, MO to the late Edward and Helen Walker.

As a registered nurse, she spent a lifetime helping others. She was always there for her family. Carroll is survived by her son,...