Feb 9, 2023

Amy J. Siedlecki, 57 passed away peacefully at her home February 9, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 3, 1965 in LaGrange Il to Bennett and Irene Gulino.

Amy is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Jeff; son, Alex Powers; step sons, Zachary and Nicholas (Megan) Siedlecki; aunt, Jay; and her...

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas C. McGonigle, 85, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospital on February 9, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1937 in Chicago, IL to parents Charles and Mary McGonigle. Tom was a man of many loves, most notably his faith and family.  He was a member of St. Anne Parish of Barrington where he...

Feb 9, 2023

Morgan Jayne Hill, 27, of Cary passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born in Elk Grove, Ill. on October 16, 1995.

Morgan was proud of her personal story that brought her to her parents Sandi and Tracy Hill and shared that through her work as a spokesperson for Save Abandoned Babies Foundation and National...

Feb 9, 2023

Nathan Edward Redmond, 27, of Crystal Lake left us tragically on February 9th 2023.

He is celebrated by his two loving parents Kristine M Redmond and John J Redmond. His siblings Ashley R Finfrock, Nicholas J Redmond and brother in law Benjamin Finfrock, his niece Olenna, and nephew Leo. Grandpas, Jack and Thomas. His Aunts Keri, Amy,...

Feb 9, 2023

Mark A. Kuenster, 65 of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 in Barrington. He was born on August 3, 1957 in Chicago to Thomas and Yolanda (nee Krouskas) Kuenster.

Mark was a member of the local 150 Midwest Operating Engineers and he also owned and operated JJ’s Pitstop Barbeque...

Feb 6, 2023

Fern E. Ostrowsky passed away peacefully February 6, 2023 in Vernon Hills. She was born July 22, 1938 in Chicago to Jacob and Evelyn Kass.

Fern is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Ostrowsky and Sheryl (Charles) Cresswell; grandchildren, Benjamin and Leah Cresswell; brother, Murray (Anita) Kass; and daughter in law, Jane Goodman. She was preceded in death...

Feb 5, 2023

William Martin Smith, III, affectionately known as Marty "Snappy" Smith, of McHenry, was born to William H. Smith, Jr. and Mary L. Rees on July 15, 1950.  He passed away on February 5, 2023, at the age of 72.

After graduating from Barrington High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. ...

Feb 5, 2023

John Michael Demcisak, Sr., 85, currently of Woodstock, IL died on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Marian (nee Griffiths); children, Michael Demcisak (Jan Russell) of St. Louis Park, MN, Suzanne Steinberg (Brian) of Crystal Lake, IL, and Andrew Demcisak, Grand Junction, CO; and five grandchildren, Phillip Steinberg (Kayla) of Crystal...

Feb 4, 2023

Dennis B. Kyrouac, 73, of Crystal Lake Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1949 in Harvey, IL to Bernard and Ellen Kyrouac.

Dennis spent his life helping, always putting the needs of others before his own. He spent the majority of his career as a...

Feb 4, 2023

Jayaben (Jaddi) Dahyabhai Patel was born on June 2, 1921.  She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023.

Jaddi was the mother of Ranjit D. Patel & Dipika R. Patel, Vijay D. Amin & Kalpana V. Patel, and Jyotsnaben, Dharmishtaben & Gitaben Patel; and loving grandmother of Anuj & Urjita Patel, Milind & Naiya Patel, Tulsi Amin,...

Feb 4, 2023

Laurette Smith, of Crystal Lake, was born June 26, 1957, in Chicago, to Jay and Lou Smith.  She ascended into heaven with grace and peace surrounded by her loved ones on February 4, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Lake in the Hills.

Anyone who knew Laurette would say she was a wonderful loving mother, who always...

Feb 3, 2023

Michael R. “Mike” Ambrosio, 90, of Crystal Lake, recently of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023. He was born on November 14, 1932 in Ozone Park, NY to the late James and Josephine Ambrosio.

Mike was united in marriage to Margaret “Peggy” Loftis and they celebrated over 56 years of marriage until her passing in...

Feb 2, 2023

Leonard Bell Koenen, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023.

Leonard was born in Evanston, IL on March 1, 1931. He spent his youth in Park Ridge where he graduated from Maine HS.  At 18, he signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians’ farm team and played for them for two years. He was...

Feb 2, 2023

Sandra “Sandi” Hill, 73, of Cary passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born in Iowa to the late Dean and Ferne (nee Klink) Wiarda on September 17, 1949.

After working with JCPenney in purchasing, she began working as a management specialist where she met her husband, Tracy Hill.  They were married in 1992 and...

Feb 1, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Frisch, 69, of Crystal Lake, recently of Sevierville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2023.

Elizabeth was born in Highland Park, Michigan on December 21,1953, to Joan Adele Molitor and Charles Clifford Gale. She later moved to Illinois where she was lovingly raised by her mother and step-father, Joseph Sabon. She attended Larkin High...

Feb 1, 2023

Phyllis R. Babbs (nee Catalano), 88, of Harwood Heights, formerly of Barrington and Roselle, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023. She was born on January 21, 1935 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Lucille (nee Blasuccio) Catalano.

On January 17, 1953 she was united in marriage to Clifford E. Babbs of Vandallia, IL at St....

Jan 31, 2023

Dr. David Frederick Foss, age 64, passed away on Saturday January 31st, 2023.

Husband of Malvina Krol and beloved father of five; Laura, Michael, Jack, Claire and Zoe; grandfather of two, Calvin and Maia. Son of Dr. David E. Foss and Margaret Stecker. Brother of Richard, Stephen and Joseph.

David leaves behind a legacy of...

Jan 31, 2023

Laurence B. Coffey Jr, 91, of Woodstock, IL passed away January 31, 2023. Laurence was born June 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Laurence and Mildred (nee Golden) Coffey. Laurence was a 1950 high school graduate from St. George High School in Evanston. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy for four years. After leaving the...

Jan 31, 2023

Russell J. Hilgenberg, 68, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1954 in Elgin, IL to Gottlieb and Doris Hilgenberg.

Russell enjoyed camping and was an avid reader, especially any detective or adventure novel. Anyone that knew Russell, knew he liked smoking his...

Jan 30, 2023

Michael Dale Neenan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Michael was born in Chicago IL, on March 30, 1944. He worked in the printing industry and owned a printing company, but his favorite job was in retirement, where he drove his beloved grandchildren to school and their many activities. He loved hunting on...