Sep 13, 2023

On September 13, 2023, just days after celebrating her 85th birthday, Lois Ilene Schulmeister of Crystal Lake, IL passed away leaving behind a rich tapestry of cherished memories crafted from love, dedication, and a knack for bringing joy to others.

Born on September 3, 1938, to Frank and Erna Almquist in Moline, IL, Lois embraced life with...

Sep 13, 2023

Barbara J. Zonca (nee Rozanski), age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on March 25, 1949. Barbara lived in Crystal Lake for over 50 years where she raised a family and worked at Prairie Grove Elementary and District 47 schools as a food service worker. She...

Sep 11, 2023

Timothy Patrick O'Neill, affectionately known as Tim or Timmy, passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 76 in Crystal Lake, IL. He was born on July 16, 1947, in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Park Ridge, IL. As a child, he spent every summer at his grandparents' summer home in Crystal Lake, which eventually became...

Sep 10, 2023

Frances Estela Tapia passed away peacefully September 10, 2023 in Wilmette, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 26, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Toribio and Maria Tapia.

Frances is survived by her sister Mary O'Donnell; nieces, Debbie (Howard) Smith, Marguerite Burke, Diane Marquez, and Lisa (Thomas) Hirdes; nephews, Tony (Julie) Lopez, Frank Lopez, John...

Sep 8, 2023

John Paul Grossi passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 8, 2023.  He was born January 25, 1962 in Berwyn, IL to Anthony and Lillian Grossi.

John had a fun-loving spirit, a great sense of humor, and was a professional at “one liners”.  He was Rand McNally to his friends and family and will be dearly...

Sep 8, 2023

Clarence J. Fleming passed away at his home September 8, 2023.  He was born December 17, 1944, in Hammond, IN to Clarence and Elizabeth Fleming.

Clarence was an avid pianist, playing in many area restaurants, most recently the Emerson and Oliver speakeasy in Woodstock.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy; children,...

Sep 8, 2023

Raymond E. Dunn, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, September8, 2023 at the age of 81.

He was born September 19, 1941 in Evanston, the son of the late Donald and Ethel (nee Thompson) Dunn.

In his free time, he enjoyed puzzles, playing cards and spending time with his family. Ray enjoyed watching and...

Sep 7, 2023

James F. Maloney, also known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born June 13, 1939, on the northwest side of Chicago, to the late John and Mary Maloney. Jimmy was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend.

Jimmy found his first...

Sep 7, 2023

Justin John Benjamin, age 22, passed away peacefully in his family home on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. A devoted and loving son to Miriam & Joseph Benjamin Susai, and a loving younger brother to Augustine, Justin lived a life full of laughter and adventure. Justin’s innate curiosity and desire to try new things took him around the world -...

Sep 7, 2023

Yvonne Morrison, age 83, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on September 7, 2023. Yvonne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry; her parents, Guy and Ruth (nee Maser) Brooks; and her brother Gary Brooks. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Eric, Scott and Kevin (Tiffany ) Morrison; her beloved...

Sep 5, 2023

William (Bill) Willard Rathe, age 66 of Deer Park, IL, was born on November 20, 1956 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  Bill passed away after a brief battle with cancer in Barrington, IL on September 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and six children.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cheryl (nee Bittner); children, Christina (Todd)...

Sep 3, 2023

Arthur Dennis Kinney, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Arthur was born January 5, 1933, in Trenton, NJ. He attended secondary school at Peabody High School and Fork Union Military Academy in Pittsburgh. He played football, and joined the Sigma Chi fraternity, at Bucknell University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1956. ...

Sep 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Alyce Hayward (nee Baysinger), a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and dear friend. Barbara departed peacefully on September 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1940, and grew up in Elmhurst with her sister Beverly, and...

Aug 31, 2023

Our beloved Valerie J. Gervais, 73, of Fox River Grove, IL, passed away in Barrington, IL, on August 31st. She was born Valerie Jeanne Kiernan in White Plains, NY, on June 18th, 1950, to Thomas F. Kiernan and Carolyn Mae Higuera (Stroop).

In 1959, she moved to Wilmette, IL, and eventually attended New Trier High School, followed...

Aug 31, 2023

Janice S. Hurley, 79, of Fox River Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 31, 2023. Born in Bulan, Kentucky on May 24, 1944, to Pierce and Ida Mae (Watson) Mullins, Janice was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.

In 1964, Janice married the love of her life, Willard. Together they raised two...

Aug 30, 2023

Lee Ann Trexler passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2023. She was born June 15, 1976 in Morrison, Il to Edward and Coleen Brackemyer.

Lee Ann is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jason; children, Gabrielle (Larry) Gillett and Ethan Trexler; grandchildren, Carter and Aiden Gillett; mother, Coleen (Roger) Hanabarger; and siblings, Larry (Pam)...

Aug 29, 2023

Elaine Alice Wasylowsky, 86, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 29th, 2023. She was born on January 15th, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Louis and Alice Trisilla.

Elaine met her beloved Wally at the Jewel in Chicago at the young age of 16. They married five years later and began their...

Aug 28, 2023

Stephen Anthony Hasche, 67, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1955 in Appleton, WI to Fredrick and Rosemary Hasche.

He was a computer programmer. He had a love for all kinds of music. Also a love for animals. He enjoyed spending his last few years with his...

Aug 28, 2023

Patricia J. Diener (nee Howes), known to her loved ones as Pat, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, in Barrington, IL, at the age of 82. She was born on March 17, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Pat was a woman of intelligence, independence and strength, traits she no doubt learned from her mother. She had a curious mind,...

Aug 27, 2023

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Patricia "Pat" Anne Wujcik of Cary. On the morning of August 27, 2023, with her son by her side,  Pat took her last breath at the age of 76.

Born in Chicago on March 8, 1947, to Roger and Mary Henson (nee Paluga), Pat was a...