Mary Kane
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Margaret Kane (nee Lupton), 74, of Arlington Heights, passed away on February 3, 2025. She was born in Evanston, IL on March 2, 1950 to William and Margaret Lupton.
Mary lived a life filled with love, offering kindness and smiles wherever she was. Mary was a wonderful person who worked at Northwest Community Hospital for over 30 years. She volunteered...
Thomas C. Krepel
Feb 3, 2025
Thomas C. Krepel, 77, of Huntley, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away on his 77th birthday, February 3, 2025. Born in Elgin on February 3, 1948, to George Henry and Julitta Anna (Bolanos) Krepel, Tom lived a life filled with love, laughter, and quiet strength.
Tom was a proud Marine Corps veteran, a man of few words, but a heart full...
George D. Reeder
Feb 2, 2025
George D. Reeder, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
George was born on November 9, 1944, in Michigan City, IN. George spent the majority of his career at Fluor Corporation in Chicago, an engineering company, and then Great Lakes Credit Union in telecommunications. The Ancient Free and Accepted...
Ardelle Louise Scohy
Feb 2, 2025
Ardelle Louise Scohy (née Hermanson), 83, of Island Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 15, 1941, in Chicago, Ardelle lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering optimism.
A proud graduate of Amundsen High School, Class of 1959, Ardelle was the heart of her family—a devoted wife, a wonderful mother, and...
Sue Hittle Emmerick
Feb 2, 2025
Sue Hittle Emmerick, 89, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. She was born in Hammond, IN to the late George and Vera Hittle.
She grew up in Lansing, IL, where she attended Thornton Fractional Township High School. She graduated from Illinois State Normal University and later earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois.
Sue was a...
Irene Lois Horvath
Feb 2, 2025
Irene L. Horvath (née Prouty), 95, of McHenry, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
She was born on July 2, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Leo C. and Irene A. (Pollow) Prouty. Irene had been a resident of McHenry since 1975, previously living in Elk Grove and Chicago.
She was married to her beloved husband, John M. Horvath,...
Anne M. Thobe
Feb 1, 2025
Anne M. Thobe (née Beasley), 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1940, in Chicago to Howard and Priscilla (Greif) Beasley.
Anne dedicated her life to caring for others. She earned her nursing degree from St. Mary’s, completed her master’s at DePaul, and trained at Mayo Clinic, where she later taught....
John C. Merriman
Feb 1, 2025
John C. Merriman, 92, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late Cecil and Vivian Merriman.
Full obituary is pending.
Services will be held privately.
Karen Marie Fobbe
Jan 31, 2025
Karen Marie Fobbe of Long Grove, Ill., beloved wife of Joseph, loving mother of Matthew (Sherina), Jordan (Abbie), Ethan (Grace Cannell) and Haleigh (Nicholas Azcona), and grandmother to Aelish and Ayla (Jordan & Abbie), passed on January 31, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born to Ralph and Millie Wurm and married Joseph in October of 1990. She...
Robert "Bob" DePalma
Jan 31, 2025
Service Update - A visitation will be on Thursday, February 13, from 12 noon until a mass at 1pm at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Rd. Mchenry.
Robert “Bob” DePalma, 59, of Cary, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 31, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with kidney disease.
Bob was born on August 4, 1965,...
Margot Jesky
Jan 29, 2025
Margot Catherine (Grisius) Jesky, age 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 29, 2025.
Margot was born in Neider-Wiltz, Luxembourg on September 9, 1922 and immigrated to the United States with her parents and brothers when she was nine years old. Mom loved to dance and sing (she had a beautiful voice) and play the accordian (she taught herself and played...
Eugene A. Boyle
Jan 28, 2025
Eugene “Gene” A. Boyle, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 28, 2025.
Gene is survived by his loving children, Geno (Kathryn) Boyle, Lynn (Jay) Nimrod, and Kevin (Laura) Boyle; grandchildren, Laura (Mike DeGrace), Alex (Tash), Owen, Quinn, Katie, Maggie, and Nora Boyle, and Joe and Jack Nimrod; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Aiden Boyle, and Hunter DeGrace; and loving brother, Tim...
Zora Golumbovski
Jan 28, 2025
Zora Mrksic Golumbovski, age 85, passed away after a long and fulfilling life on January 28, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1939, to the late Simo and Ljubica Mrksic (of Serbian descent) and was one of five children who grew up in Dvor na Uni in central Croatia, which was part of the former Yugoslavia.
Zora immigrated to the...
Roger Lulla
Jan 28, 2025
Roger Lulla, 82, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. Born on January 6, 1943, in India, he spent part of his early adulthood in Germany—a time that sparked his lasting passion for German culture, music, and traditions. While in Germany, he married a native of the Bavarian mountains, further strengthening his bond with the Allgäu region. He then immigrated...
Helmtraut "Helen" Edith Wambach
Jan 27, 2025
Helmtraut "Helen" Edith (nee Kupski) Wambach, age 81, died on Jan. 27, 2025, in Barrington, IL.
Helen was born April 30, 1943, in Kutno, Poland. She attended Amundsen High School and Amundsen Junior College in Chicago. She dedicated many years to raising her children before working in Gourmet Foods at Marshall Field's and then Macy's. Helen was thoughtful, kind and generous,...
Andrew "Andy" Jacobson
Jan 27, 2025
Andrew “Andy” Jacobson, age 49, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1975, in Rockford, IL to Susan and Richard Jacobson.
A dedicated truck driver for many years, Andy had an immense passion for his work and a deep love for the vehicles he drove. Whether it was washing them or diving...
Linda Gerk
Jan 26, 2025
Linda Gerk, 80, of Crystal Lake, was born on February 18, 1944 to the late Kenneth and the late Doris Cook, and passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025.
Linda was the loving mother of Debbie (Richard) Monfeli, Julie Scott and Brian Gerk; grandmother of Anthony (Kristin), Lauren, Michael (Veronica) and Joseph Monfeli, Kevin Scott, Kelly (Kevin) Popek and Dana Scott,...
Raymundo Sambo
Jan 25, 2025
Raymundo Rosario Sambo, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2025.
Raymundo was born in San Nicholas Pangasinan, Philippines on October 27, 1945. In 1973, he emigrated to the United States with his wife, Victoria, and only daughter at that time, Ellaine, initially settling in Berwyn, IL. They spent some time in Oak Park, before purchasing their first home...
Jean Marie Sanford
Jan 25, 2025
Jean Marie Sanford, of Deer Park, passed away with her loving family at her side on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 92.
She was born June 3, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Robert and Nora (nee Dever) Kyd.
Jean was a trend setting woman whom inspired all that knew and loved her. With her loving husband...
Suzanne Gibson
Jan 23, 2025
Suzanne Gibson, age 79, was born November 23, 1945, in Paxton, IL, she passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.
Suzanne was a graduate of Valparaiso University (BA), the University of Illinois, Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work (MSW) and Greenwich University, PhD. Professionally she was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She was a member of the Academy of Certified...
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