Michael Lee Robinson

Michael Lee Robinson

Feb 15, 2025

Michael L. Robinson, 79, of Crystal Lake, IL (formerly of Cherokee), passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2025.

Mike was born on April 24, 1945, to John and Violet Robinson in Marcus, where he was raised and attended school. He met the love of his life, Geraldine (Steward) Robinson in Cherokee. They married and shared 59 wonderful years...

Gary P. Walker

Gary P. Walker

Feb 13, 2025

Gary Walker, 85, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on November 16, 1939 in Elgin, IL to the late Edmund and Sally Walker. 

Gary grew up in Vincennes, IN, and attended Central Catholic High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business from Butler University and...

William John Becker, Sr.

William John Becker, Sr.

Feb 13, 2025

William “Bill” Becker, Sr., age 86, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his beloved wife of 65 years, Rosemary, by his side.

Bill was a dedicated dairy farmer in McHenry County for 50 years, working alongside his two sons. After retiring from farming, he spent 17 years working at Grafton Township. He and...

Paul Gridley Bucklin

Paul Gridley Bucklin

Feb 13, 2025

Paul Gridley Bucklin was born on March 18, 1936, to Jane Pauline (née Gridley) Bucklin and Seward H. Bucklin in Syracuse, NY. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, athlete, and community volunteer who earned his Eagle Scout award in 1952.

Paul was the president of Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s Class of 1954. He later attended the Syracuse University School of Forestry, spending his...

Jerry B. DeLaurentis

Jerry B. DeLaurentis

Feb 12, 2025

Jerry Bartholomew DeLaurentis Jr., born on February 12, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on his 84th birthday, February 12, 2025. Jerry was a cherished father, grandfather, and community member whose legacy will be remembered by many.

Jerry is survived by his three children: Maria (Mark Till), Dina (Steve Felder), and Jerry DeLaurentis III (Colleen). He was a proud grandfather...

Elaine M. Wendtland

Elaine M. Wendtland

Feb 10, 2025

Elaine was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Lena Dantler nee Kiefer. She was the last member of her family of origin still living.

She was married to Edwin Wendtland for over 65 years. They had three children Neil (Sheryl), Laura Semmen (Gil), and Kurt Wendtland (Donna). Elaine was the proud grandmother to six grandchildren, Diana Wendtland, Nicole Schomer, Matthew...

Erik Bayer

Erik Bayer

Feb 10, 2025

Erik Wilhem Bayer (78) left this life on February 10, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He lived life to the fullest, facing each day with joy and positivity, not letting any health challenges slow him down. Erik was born in Elgin, IL to Hugo and Dagny Bayer of Algonquin. 

He served his country for two...

Alfred Dembinski

Alfred Dembinski

Feb 9, 2025

Alfred A. Dembinski, 82, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.

Alfred was born on January 11, 1943, in Chicago to Aloysius and Theresa (Boike) Dembinski. He grew up in the city and graduated from Lane Tech High School before spending over 20 years working for Braniff Airlines, followed by another 20 years at Hertz Car Rental.

Alfred was...

Maria Banuelos

Maria Banuelos

Feb 9, 2025

En Sagrada Memoria de María Bañuelos Carranza (1940-2025)

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida María Bañuelos Carranza, quien partió de este mundo el 9 de febrero de 2025, a la edad de 84 años. María fue una amada madre, esposa, hermana, hija, tía, cuñada y amiga, cuya bondad, fortaleza y amor dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los...

Shirley Fuhrmark

Shirley Fuhrmark

Feb 9, 2025

Shirley Fuhrmark, 83, of Surprise, AZ, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Howard and Ida Schalk.

Shirley grew up in Chicago and was a proud 1959 graduate of Thomas Kelly College Preparatory High School. Shortly after graduation, she married Thomas Tilly; they were married for a number...

Terry Elmer Kinnamon

Terry Elmer Kinnamon

Feb 9, 2025

Terry E. Kinnamon, 80 of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones. A man of incredible strength, he defied the odds and survived for almost 3 years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. 

Terry was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 9, 1944 to Mae (nee Zingsheim) and Elmer Kinnamon. He graduated in 1967 from the University of...

Kimberly Dunham

Kimberly Dunham

Feb 9, 2025

Kimberly E. Dunham, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after battling cancer. 

She was born May 30, 1962 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Gerald Allen and Gloria Marie (nee Kaspar) Dunham. 

Kim is survived by her brother, Keith (the late Donna) Dunham; sister-in-law, Cindy Dunham; nieces, Kelsey (Billy) Donahue and Tessa (Leo Johnson) Dunham; and her...

Martha Mae Leopold

Martha Mae Leopold

Feb 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Martha Mae (Liggett-Kirsch) Leopold, who passed away at her home on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 77.

Martha was born on April 25, 1947 to Virginia (Paul) Hill in Danville, IL. As she grew up, she found...

Daniel Robert Hunn

Daniel Robert Hunn

Feb 8, 2025

Daniel Robert Hunn, 55, of Crystal Lake, IL, gently left this world and was lifted into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2025. 

Dan was preceded in death by his dear father, Clifford E. Hunn, Jr., and loving grandparents. He is held forever in the hearts of his mother, Diane (Zak) Hunn; his siblings, Caite Hunn, Debbie Elliott (Larry), and...

Norman F. Atkinson

Norman F. Atkinson

Feb 8, 2025

Norman F. Atkinson “Norm” (94) of Lake Barrington, Ill passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to Fred and Hazel (nee Ihrig) Atkinson who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Janet Viers. Norm is survived by his loving wife of 42 years,...

Rebecca Lee Gibson

Rebecca Lee Gibson

Feb 8, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Lee Gibson (Thompson), 65, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Becky was born on September 1, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Bob and Thelma Thompson (Hansen). Becky graduated from Wheeling High School in 1976, then went on to study at Taylor University, earning a degree in Education....

Joan M. Stanke

Joan M. Stanke

Feb 7, 2025

Join us in celebrating the beautiful life of Joan Marie Stanke, as sister, wife, mother, and friend. Joan passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at age 88, in Hoffman Estates, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago to Joseph and Rosemarie Steggers.

Joan was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Barrington for the last 15...

Daniel M. Evasink

Daniel M. Evasink

Feb 5, 2025

Daniel Evasink, age 83, of Barrington passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Daniel was born in Chicago on February 27, 1941. Dan had a lifelong passion for the great outdoors. Whether he was hunting in the woods at sunrise, casting a line into a quiet lake, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, he felt at peace...

William Bible

William Bible

Feb 4, 2025

William Ellsworth "Bill" Bible, 82, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Born on August 13, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois, he lived a life enriched by family, music, travel, and a deep appreciation for nature.

 Bill grew up in Oak Park and graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree...

Eric Renz

Eric Renz

Feb 3, 2025

Eric B. Renz passed away on February 3, 2025 in Rockledge, Florida. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 29, 1970.

For over 30 years he was a proud business owner and entrepreneur. He lived for most of his life in the Midwest before moving to Florida for his later years.

He is survived by his cherished daughter, Jordyn Renz; mother,...

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