Mar 16, 2023

Loving wife, mother, and missionary Retta Joan Renich, 77, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2023, after suffering courageously with illness for over three long years. Born in Jackson, MI on May 31, 1945, to Egerton and Elizabeth (nee Hankins) Long, she spent her youth in the Sydney area, Australia. Retta Joan met the love of her...

Mar 16, 2023

Nancy L. Beers, 81, originally of Barrington, passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born in Chicago on December 6, 1941 to the late Adrian and Rosemary Knox.

She grew up in Chicago. Her family moved several times including living in Kentucky and Wisconsin, but ended up back in Illinois where she met her husband and...

Mar 15, 2023

Jamie Alan Stadler, age 43, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 15, 2023.

Jamie was born in Elgin, IL on April 9, 1979. He was a proud father to his beloved daughter Krista Stadler, of whom he was extremely proud of her many accomplishments. One of the proudest moments for Jamie was becoming a grandfather to JC....

Mar 14, 2023

Robert R. McWilliams, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born on October 1, 1938 in Chicago, IL. He served his country honorably as an engineer in the United States Army before starting his career as a civil engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation....

Mar 14, 2023

Andrew C. Matienzo, 51, of Wauconda, passed away from cancer complications on March 14, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1972 in Cainta, Philippines to Archangel and Alita Matienzo.

Andrew played hard with his weekend paintball crew, toiling around the house to improve security, avid gym goer, as well as working hard in his chosen profession....

Mar 13, 2023

Katherine (Kathy) Elizabeth McEnroe died peacefully March 13, 2023 after a long,  courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 35 years, John E. McEnroe, her mother, Mary  W. Williams, and her sister, Kristin W. Harding. She was preceded in death by her  father, John P. Williams.

Kathy grew up in Barrington....

Mar 12, 2023

On Sunday, March 12, 2023, Susan Elaine Zick, loving wife, mother and grandmother (Grammie), passed away after a long struggle with frontal lobe dementia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bertha Voorhees, and her brother John, of Springfield, Illinois. She is survived by her brother Bruce, her sister Martha (Schou), her husband Alford,...

Mar 9, 2023

Richard W. Mills, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Cambridge, WI and Chicago, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 66.

He was born December 6, 1956 in Chicago, the son of the late Robert and Josephine (nee Pachniak) Mills.

Rich is survived by his loving wife,...

Mar 7, 2023

Christopher J. Goddeyne passed away peacefully March 7, 2023 in Huntley.  He was born July 14,1952 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Virginia Goddeyne.

Chris is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Karen; children, Chad (Alicia), Jamie, Shawn (Monique), and Corey; grandchildren, Lillian, Ethan, Henry, and Charlotte; and siblings, David (Sandy) Goddeyne, Jim Goddeyne, and...

Mar 6, 2023

Kestas A. Palulonis, passed away peacefully at home on March 6th, his 76th birthday, surrounded by his loving family. He was a long time resident of Lake Forest and later, Crystal Lake.

Kestas was born in Vevey, Switzerland, lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to the United States with his parents when he was a teenager....

Mar 6, 2023

Marion Noles passed away peacefully March 6, 2023 in Crystal Lake. He was born July 5, 1937 in Lynchburg, TN to Jasper and Grace Noles.

On September 5, 1959 he married Mary Ann Clinge in Ridgefield, IL. Marion drove semi for Sunrise Cartage for 38 years before retiring in 1999.

Marion is survived by his...

Mar 5, 2023

Virginia L. Kelly (nee Creech), age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Virginia was born on May 5, 1933 in Cumberland, Kentucky. She lived in Indiana for many years where she was married and started her family. After a brief stint in Iowa the family settled here in the metro Chicago area. She was...

Mar 5, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Jolene Mae Wright-Cott of Crystal Lake.   Born on May 5, 1980, she died on March 5, 2023 at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley at the age of 42.

Jolene was a vivacious woman who had six amazing children of her own, but enjoyed being a second mother to many others....

Mar 5, 2023

Zachary “Zac” Richard Adam Pletz, 32., of McHenry, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2023. He was visiting with a friend on Saturday night and in the morning, his friend woke up and Zac didn’t. He was born on December 18, 1990 in McHenry, IL to John and Kathleen (nee Murrey) Pletz. He grew up in Crystal Lake, IL...

Mar 4, 2023

Michael Novak, 34 of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 4, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1989 to Peter and Mona Novak.

Mike was a loving son, an EMT, and a musician. He enjoyed spending his days in the garden growing micro greens and mushrooms.

He loved this quote from Anthony...

Mar 4, 2023

Andrew “Thomas” McCarthy, of McHenry passed away on March 4, 2023, just shy of his 82nd birthday.  He was born in Chicago on March 6, 1941 to Andrew and Mary (nee Ryan) McCarthy.

Tom was always a hard worker and provided well for his family. He loved his wife, kids and all grandchildren and would have moved...

Mar 4, 2023

Matthew W. Cornwell, age 32, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. He was the loving son of Kevin and Susan (nee Ruff) Cornwell; devoted brother of Sarah (Austin) Monroe, Daniel (Kimberly) Cornwell, and Aubrey (Tyler) Martik; dear uncle to Delilah Cornwell, Henry Monroe, Elliot Monroe, and Marin Monroe; cherished grandson of...

Mar 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Kurt Schraut on March 4th, 2023 after a short illness. Kurt was a loving father, uncle, grandfather, and mentor who touched the lives of many people throughout his lifetime.

Kurt grew up in Lake Zurich, IL.  He studied Physics at the University of Colorado-Boulder and was...

Mar 3, 2023

Joan Francis Hoem (nee Domschke), age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Joan was born in Chicago, IL on September 24, 1943. Joan grew up in Downers Grove, IL. She met the love of her life, John “Jack” Hoem, and settled in the Chicagoland area, having raised their two kids in Zion, IL. After...

Mar 2, 2023

It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we share the passing of our beloved Mother, Mary Ann Gulbranson (nee Wetterholm) who passed tragically and unexpectedly on March 2, 2023.

Mary Ann was born in Chicago, on September 30, 1944 to parents Arvid and Anna (nee Wiora) Wetterholm.  As the youngest of three and only daughter, Mary...