Monique Andrea Wallen

Jan 5, 2023

Monique Andrea Wallen of Crystal Lake, born June 11, 1975, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023.

Monique is survived and mourned by her husband of 20 years Eric and their three beautiful children: Ian, Mykaela, and Isaac; Monique’s parents Frank and Eileen Teixeira; Siblings Kevin, John, Cassandra & Derrick, Victoria & Jason, Juliette & Kevin, and...

Sheila K. Littauer

Jan 5, 2023

Sheila K. Littauer, 84, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1938 in Bronx, NY to the late Michael and Eve Kruger.

Sheila earned a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) from Fairleigh Dickinson University and dedicated most of her working career educating teachers and students in the Bergen County...

Riley Ann Kunz

Jan 4, 2023

Riley Ann Kunz, 25, currently of Chicago passed away on January 4, 2023.  She was born on August 19, 1997 to Bjorn and Gianna Kunz.

A 2016 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School, Riley had a big heart and a bright future. As a young child, she was filled with curiosity and a great sense of humor....

Lucy G. Lane

Jan 4, 2023

A memorial visitation will take place on April 15 from 9am until a memorial service at 11am at First Church (formerly First United Methodist Church) in Crystal Lake, IL.  To watch the service at 11am via livestream, click here .

Lucy Grimm Lane, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Crystal Lake, IL on...

Veronica (Cepuch) Wanamaker

Jan 4, 2023

Veronica Wanamaker, 95, of Crystal Lake passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  She was born in Pennsylvania on May 10, 1927, to Michael and Mary Cepuch, the fifth of ten children.

On August 31, 1946, Veronica married Laverne Wanamaker.  He preceded her in death in 2014 after 68 years of marriage.

Veronica loved her...

Gary James Svejcar

Jan 4, 2023

Gary J. Svejcar passed away peacefully at his home in Crystal Lake January 4, 2023.  He was born July 31, 1950 in Elgin to Frank and Joyce Svejcar.

Gary was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was also a devoted employee to all three of his jobs.  He served on the Crystal Lake Fire Department from...

Geraldine (Koch) Zoul

Jan 3, 2023

Geraldine L. Zoul, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Geraldine was born in Peoria, IL on January 18, 1933 to Fred and Olena Koch. She graduated from Manual High School in 1950. She was Senior Class President and also involved in the band, playing the clarinet.

After graduation, she worked for Kraft...

Kim R. Neamand

Jan 3, 2023

Kim R. Neamand, 69, of Algonquin passed away January 3, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born on August 26, 1953, to Victor and Elizabeth “Betty” (Sullivan) Neamand.

As Kim would say to anyone he met, “Ya know, I was a butcher for 38 years.”

He left a lasting impression on those...

Mary Minter McGrath

Jan 2, 2023

Mary Minter McGrath, age 82, passed away on January 2, 2023, and her kind, gentle presence and beautiful smile will be forever missed by all who knew her. Mary was born on May 27, 1940, to Edith Brabrook Minter and Walter Scott Minter in Oak Park, IL.

She was raised in Oak Park and enjoyed playing tennis...

Barbara L. Stapleton-Baumgart

Jan 2, 2023

Dr. Barbara L. Stapleton, age 65, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born on September 6, 1957 in Evanston, IL to John and Marilyn Stapleton.

She was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Chicago, where she received early admission to their veterinary program...

Lee Brunka

2023

Lee Brunka, 74, of Barrington passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Pekin, IL to K. and R. Brunka, Lee graduated from West Aurora High School in 1967 and attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he met his wife, Barbara. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from IIT...

Santiago V. Ramos

2023

Santiago V. Ramos, 91, passed away Monday June 19, 2023 in Lake Zurich, Illinois with his son Jamie by his side. He was born in Saltillo Coahuila, Mexico to the late Fernando Villalobos and Maria Del Rosario Alvarado. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War era and a retired Warehouse Manager. Santiago was a...

Alicia Regan Kuranda

2023

It is with shattered hearts that the Regan-Kuranda families share the news of Alicia Regan Kuranda's passing on the evening of April 27th, 2023, at the age of 51.

As a wife to Richard and a mother to Olivia, Sophia, Eliza, and Wyatt, Alicia fought a heroic and private battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded...

James A. Hansen

2023

James. A Hansen, 89, of Barrington IL passed away April 22, 2023. He was born February 13, 1934 in Spencer, Iowa to the late Jenz and Kirsten Hansen.

James is survived by his children, Patricia (Richard) Duncanson, Jim Hansen, Richard (Caroline) Hansen, and Ronald (Darci) Hansen; and grandchildren, Aaron (Allison) Hansen, Zachary Hansen, and Dakota Duncanson.

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Judith Mary Dombrowski

2023

Judith M. Dombrowski, nee Leszczynski , 80, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2023.

Judith is survived by her children, Richard Jr. (Mary-Claudette) Dombrowski, John (Vacharee Kitiphongspattana) Dombrowski, Robert (Jamaica) Dombrowski, and Julianna (Chris) Viox; grandchildren, Richard III, Claire Dombrowski , James, Vylaisri, Raevadee Dombrowski, Anne, Sid and Liz Dombrowski, and Elizabeth...

Patricia Jean Kay (Nicholson) Rainey

2023

Patricia Jean Kay (Nicholson) Rainey, 49, of Crystal Lake passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Trisha, as she was known, was born and grew up in La Porte, IN.  She met her husband, Devin, at her cousin’s wedding in 1993 and they were married on October 10, 1998.  After moving to Crystal Lake, Trish studied to...

Jeffrey S. LaPak

2023

Jeffrey "Jeff” LaPak, army veteran, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born to Thomas and Vernette LaPak on August 5, 1968.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly LaPak; loving children, Brandon (Samantha) LaPak and Taylor (Jessica) Burnham; granddaughter, Leighton LaPak; brothers, Thomas LaPak, Kurt LaPak, and sister,...

William George Spaletto

2023

William G. Spaletto, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Bill was born on November 3, 1941 in Chicago to Joseph and Laura Spaletto. He graduated from Austin High School then attended Northern Illinois University, where he received a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Education.

His career was full of milestones and...

Edwina A. (Baer) Fick

2023

Edwina A. Fick passed away peacefully January 1, 2023, in Long Grove.  She was born September 20th, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.

Edwina is survived by her children Debra (James) Carroll, David Fick, Daniel Fick, Daryl (Michelle) Fick, Denise (Stewart) Finley and Doug (Pam) Fick; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by...

Paul "De" SeLander

2023

Paul “De” SeLander, 80, of Cary, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. He was born on June 7, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul and Ann SeLanders.

De will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Risa (nee Ivers); daughter Tami SeLander Broskow (husband Wray Broskow), daughter Gina SeLander, grandson, Kevin Broskow,...