Nov 14, 2022

Donald “Don” J. Schaffrath, 88, of Crystal Lake passed away on November 14, 2022.  He was born an only child to Joseph and Margretta Schaffrath in Chicago.

He was a 1953 graduate of Foreman High School where he met and eventually married the love of his life, Carolyn Peterson. They married in 1956.   Upon graduation, Don signed...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert “Bob” H. Polston, 75, of Cary passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.  He was born in Chicago on June 19, 1947, to Howard and Catherine (nee Campanella) Polston.

Bob attended St. Tarcissus grammar school and graduated from St. Vincent DePaul Seminary in 1965. He worked for the family business, Campanella and Co., delivering fresh produce...

Nov 11, 2022

Adela Caronongan Sison, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Adela was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines on August 23, 1929.

She enjoyed her lifetime career as an educator. She was an avid word search solver, a culinary enthusiast and had an undeniable green thumb. She had a knack for fashion and created her own...

Nov 9, 2022

Jean Marie Soranno, 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022.  She was born in Chicago on July 24, 1931, to Gino and Ersilia (nee Magi) Alexander.

Jean graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago in 1949 and started her career in banking and accounting.  The following year she met the love of...

Nov 7, 2022

Judith “Judy” Ann Colletti, 78, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Albert and Alvina Kukis.

Judy was a 1962 graduate of Luther North College Prep High School. On May 8, 1965, she married George Colletti in Chicago; they celebrated 57 beautiful years...

Nov 6, 2022

Mary Louise Murray, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who met her, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer. Mary's three children, Thomas Michael, Mary Patricia and Colin Henry, survive her.

Mary was born on December 23, 1942 to Louis and Lillian Mayer...

Nov 6, 2022

Bettie Lou Kugath (nee Laine), age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2022 at Auberge Memory Care of Lake Zurich. Prior to moving to Auberge in February 2021, she lived most of her life in Barrington attending school there and graduating from Barrington High School. Bettie was born in Crystal Lake, IL on April 17, 1926. She enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2022

Arunaben Patel was born October 30, 1947 in India. She passed away peacefully at her home in Gilberts on November 6, 2022. Arunaben was preceded in death by her husband, Shirish in 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Krima (Devang) Patel; son, Premal (Tina) Patel; grandchildren, Siya, Prachi, and Dhruv; nephew, Rajesh (Jayshree) Patel; and many extended family...

Nov 6, 2022

William “Billy” Andres III passed away November 6, 2022 at his home.  Billy was born July 13, 1968 in Elk Grove Village to William Jr. and Virginia Andres.

Billy worked in outside sales for A Tec Ambulance Service.  He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his dog Willie. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and a...

Nov 6, 2022

Thomas Owen Nagel, 60, passed away November 6, 2022. He was born October 27, 1962 in Evanston, IL to the late Gerald and Claramay Nagel.

Thomas is survived by his beloved cat; Queenie; siblings, Deb Preston, Donna (John Mays) Head, Gerald R (Suzanne) Nagel II, and Wil Nagel; nieces and nephews, Benjamin (Christina Granfield) Head, Katie Preston,...

Nov 6, 2022

The funeral service for Sandra A. Hauser (nee Lutz), age 76,  will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL 60013 where family will be receiving guests from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary.

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Nov 5, 2022

Lois J. (Hanke) Pales entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by caring loved ones on November 5th, 2022.

Lois was born August 10, 1930, in Chicago, IL to William F. and Genevieve M. (O’Brien) Hanke.  She graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago after which, she began a 3 year courtship with George M. Pales. The couple...

Nov 5, 2022

Loreen Ann Gouskos, age 55, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1967 in Chicago to John and Margarete Gergen.

Loreen was an artist and cat-lover – especially with feline rescues. She was an avid gardener and horticulturist.

Loreen will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 28...

Nov 4, 2022

Mary Patricia Houle Rathford, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022, with her son, Tom, by her side.  She was born on May 3, 1938, to Ruth and Archibald Houle, who served in WWI, stationed in France.

She was preceded in death by her father, Archibald, in 1947; her mother, Ruth Houle in...

Nov 4, 2022

Beth Ann Hoffman, 70, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, passed away on November 4, 2022 and spent her final days on this earth lovingly surrounded by family.

She was born to the late Carol (Sue) and Edgar (Jim) Charlesworth on April 20, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois. She was the eldest of four children. As a natural caregiver, Beth...

Nov 3, 2022

Peggy C. McDaniel, 66, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022. Born in Chicago, IL on June 3, 1956 to Carl and June Lange. Peggy and her siblings (Julie, Linda and Ross) grew up in Des Plaines, IL. Peggy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Peggy is survived by her sister Julie (Leroy) Sommerfeld, her...

Nov 3, 2022

Caroline “Carrie” Kolder of Barrington passed away peacefully November 3, 2022.  She was born May 18, 1949 in Evanston, IL to Richard and Beatrice Jordan.

Carrie was a beloved teacher of English at Fremd High School for 31 years.  She became lifelong friends with many of her students who she referred to as “her kids”.  As a...

Nov 2, 2022

Mary (Svoboda) McCarthy of Barrington, IL, died peacefully on November 2, 2022. Born on June 15, 1928, Mary was a graduate of Maine Township High School and Carleton College where she met the love of her life and husband of 69 years, Dr. Lloyd McCarthy, MD. During their working years, Mary was the business manager for Lloyd’s practice. Together, she...

Nov 1, 2022

Barbara Joyce Grabarek, 82, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022. Barbara was born April 17, 1940 in Berwyn, IL to the late Marie and Joseph Slomka.

After retiring as a registered nurse, in Arlington Heights, Barbara and Stanley spent their free time together fishing and enjoying life in Spooner, WI. Barbara is survived by her children;...

Oct 31, 2022

Rose Mary Caputo Riley, 75, of Oakwood Hills, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 1, 1947, to Dominic and Brigida Caputo.

On January 10, 1970, Rosie married Patrick “Mike” Riley in Detroit and honeymooned in Nassau, Bahamas. On December 25, 1975, they welcomed their first child, Michael, into...