Nov 26, 2022

Judy Johnson passed away peacefully November 26, 2022 in McHenry.  She was born November 23, 1940 in Davenport, IA.

Judy is survived by her sons, Kevin Johnson, Shawn Johnson, and Arthur “Ryan” Johnson; grandchildren, Courtney and Paige Johnson; and sister, Kay Taylor.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Johnson; and her parents.

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Nov 25, 2022

Claude passed away November 25, 2022 in Greenwood.  He was born August 16, 1947 in Chicago to Claude and Lorraine Sonday, where they lived on a house boat for the first few years of his life.

Claude was a motorcycle and airplane enthusiast.  Claude and Diane were business partners for over 50 years and owned and operated...

Nov 25, 2022

Roberta S. Reiker, 73, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Edison Park, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1949 in Chicago to Nels and Stella, nee Wyszyinski, Erickson.

Roberta was a loving and bright grandmother, carrying laughter everywhere she went. She was a kindhearted soul never to be...

Nov 25, 2022

James Surdick, Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 72, on November 25, 2022. He was born in Watertown, WI to John and Mabel (nee Budewitz) Surdick on November 25, 1950.

Jim married the former Joyce Altenburg on April 18, 1970, at Chapel of St. Michael the Arch Angel in...

Nov 24, 2022

John V. Wesa, 87, Elk Grove Village, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.   He was born in Chicago on August 8, 1935.

He married Majorie Burzik on February 17, 1962.  They raised their three children in Elk Grove Village.

John is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marjorie; children, John (Sarah) Wesa, Phil...

Nov 24, 2022

Sandra L. Brenner (nee Wheeler), beloved wife of Jan Brenner, passed away on November 24, 2022 of a sudden illness.

Sandra was an amazing woman. Not only did she deeply love her husband and friends, she also cared deeply for all of the people that she came across as a registered nurse, rising from floor nurse to...

Nov 24, 2022

Kathleen Klish, 76, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022. She was born on September 12, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Stanley Kuta and Patricia Peterson.

She loved playing Bingo and enjoyed going on road trips, especially travelling to Tennessee and Arkansas. Above all, she loved her family fiercely and especially enjoyed being Nana to...

Nov 23, 2022

Bill Van Klei, 61, of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on November 23, 2022.  He was born in Palatine where he grew up and attended Fremd High School.  He went on to earn an associate degree from McHenry County College.

In April of 1989, he married Wendy Payne.  They moved to Crystal Lake where they...

Nov 23, 2022

Wallace “Wally” Wenzel, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, formerly of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed to eternal life on November 23, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Huntly Hospital. Born February 12, 1933, in Fredonia, Wisconsin, Wally was the youngest of five children of Herbert and Melinda (nee Koenig) Wenzel.

Wally served honorably in the U.S army and was...

Nov 22, 2022

Carol Baranowski, age 79, of Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on June 22, 1943 in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 55 years, Terry Baranowski; her beloved son, David Baranowski; parents, Joseph and Anne Serafin;...

Nov 22, 2022

Frances “Fran” Ann Sheffler, 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 22, 2022, in her home in Barrington, IL.

She was born October 27, 1944, in Braddock, PA, to the late Joseph and Nora “Eleanor” Pawlowski Sabol. She was the eldest daughter of eight siblings and loved living in a house full of family.

The first...

Nov 22, 2022

Randall “Randy” Anthony Balsano, 76 of Elgin, Illinois passed away peacefully November 22, 2022. He was born August 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony and Jewel Balsano.

Randy was retired from Navistar, Inc and was a proud member of UAW Local 6. He proudly served his country during the Viet Nam war while stationed...

Nov 21, 2022

Robert Hawk, 84, of Tower Lakes, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022. He was born on August 22, 1938 in Oak Park, IL to the late Thomas and Wilma Hawk.

Devoted husband of Margaret Hawk; loving father of Kimberly (Michael) Mayhak, Robert (Jennifer) Bennett, Michael (Holly Clarke) and Justin (Courtney) Hawk, step-father of William (Pearl) Haworth,...

Nov 21, 2022

Peggy Tjardes, of McHenry, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 79.

She was born May 1, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Adeline (nee Rekowski) Christy.

Peggy will be remembered as a wonderful cook and was devoted to her family. She was a long time employee of...

Nov 20, 2022

Wayne Richard Rempert, of Crystal Lake, passed away November 20, 2022 at the age of 81.

He was born August 2, 1941 in Cicero, the son of the late Richard and Mary (nee Gralin) Rempert.

Wayne was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golfing, and loved all sports. Above all he loved spending time with family and...

Nov 17, 2022

Dolores Joan (Wagner) Polifka of Hawthorn Woods, 88, formerly of Wheeling, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022.  She was born on October 17, 1934 in Chicago to Paul and Adeline (Malpede) Wagner.

Dolores was a graduate of Austin High School in Chicago. Dolores’ life’s work included caring for her family and working as a housekeeper for nearly...

Nov 16, 2022

Shannon R. Jameson passed away unexpectedly November 16, 2022  in New York City.  She was born January 8, 1997 in Arlington Heights, IL to John and Laura Jameson.

Shannon is survived by her parents; siblings, Megan Jameson, Erin (Joe) Sanders, and John Jameson; maternal grandmother, Andrea Perkins; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded...

Nov 15, 2022

Lorraine (nee Kremer) Vandenbergh passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, November 15th. She is survived by her two brothers, three sons, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Lorraine was born in Evanston in 1924, grew up in Norwood Park, graduating from Alvernia High School in 1942. She married Henry Vandenbergh in 1946 and lived in Park...

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...