Dennis Samuel Nester

Sep 13, 2022

Dennis S. Nester, 80, of Barrington, IL, passed away comfortably surrounded by his wife and three daughters on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Dennis graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago and became a highly sought after Paper Conservationist. If he wasn't using his steady hand and unmatched talent at work, he was casting a line on Honey Lake at...

Catherine "Kay" (Cleary) Breslin

Sep 13, 2022

Catherine R. Breslin passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 13, 2022.  She was born September 4, 1937 in New York City to John and Elizabeth Cleary.

Kay’s loving spirit and passion for music and movement lives on through  her family;  husband of 63 years, Michael; children, Catherine (Jeff) Grennan, John...

Maria Rossdeutcher

Sep 12, 2022

Maria (Yori) Rossdeutcher, proud mother of five children and “Nana” to 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, passed away Sept. 12, 2022, with family by her bedside.

Born in the small Italian village of Farnata, Maria’s life took her to London after World War II and the U.S. in 1954 following the marriage to her husband of 59...

Mark David Jessoe

Sep 11, 2022

Mark Jessoe, 48, peacefully departed this life on September 11, 2022 at his home in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He was born on December 26, 1973 in Concord, Massachusetts and was fortunate to have called many places home during his lifetime, including the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California; Corvallis, Oregon; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Crystal Lake, Illinois. But, truth be told,...

David Knight

Sep 7, 2022

“DK” always loved a good joke. One of his classic jokes was about the Honeymoon salad. He’d often try to order a Honeymoon salad in any given restaurant and then ask “What is a Honeymoon salad? Why it’s lettuce alone, without dressing.” It was one of many jokes he had in his arsenal for almost any situation. He loved...

Laura Nelson-Hackett

Sep 5, 2022

Laura D. Nelson-Hackett, age 62 of Winthrop Harbor, IL, born on July 9, 1960 to George R. Nelson and the late Jalna Joan Nelson. Laura is survived by her husband, Lawrence R. Hackett; cherished daughters, Olivia V. and Sydney G. Wagoner; father and Stepmother, George R. and Bernadette Nelson; adoring sisters, Victoria L. Ceder and Allison D. Nelson; brothers, David...

Rosemary (Doherty) Babcock

Sep 5, 2022

Rosemary Doherty Babcock, age 90, of Crystal Lake, IL, died in her home on September 5, 2022, surrounded by family, after a battle with cancer.  Rosemary was born in McHenry, IL on May 29, 1932 to William (Willie) and Matilda (Tillie) Doherty.  She was the 7th of 8 children and spent her childhood on the dairy farm that her...

Dominick D. Scorzo, Sr.

Sep 5, 2022

Dominick D. Scorzo, Sr. passed away peacefully September 5, 2022 in McHenry.  He was born July 23, 1937 in Chicago to Peter and Mary Scorzo.

Dominick is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia; children, Kim (Brian) Allen, and Dominick Scorzo, Jr. (Beth); grandchildren, Marissa and Amanda Allen, and Carmine, Dante, and Nico Scorzo; brother,...

Edith Anita Waismann

Sep 4, 2022

Edith Anita Waismann (nee Reed), age 102, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Edith was born in Aleppo, PA. on November 7, 1919.  She had four siblings; three of them lived to 100+ years.  She left home at 17 years of age to attend nursing school. Upon graduation in 1940, she enlisted in the Army and was stationed...

Jan Alice Isenberg

Sep 4, 2022

Jan Alice Isenberg, 74, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1948 in Chicago to the late Edward and Beverly Koranda.

On September 21, 1985, Jan married Lowell Isenberg. Together, they celebrated almost 37 beautiful years of marriage. They were blessed with one daughter, Elizabeth, and further blessed...

Andrew "Andy" L. Piculas

Sep 4, 2022

Andrew L. “Andy” Piculas, 92, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 4, 2022.

Andy was born on June 20, 1930, in Nestani, Greece.  Andy and his wife Pat lived in Chicago and owned a restaurant there named Stephans Restaurant.  On March 12, 1981, they purchased Lakeview Restaurant in Crystal...

Anatole Crane

Sep 3, 2022

Anatole Crane age 89, of Barrington Hills passed away September 3, 2022.

Anatole was the most cherished friend and dearest partner of Sharron Andresen; the devoted father of Leonard (Carrie) and Joyce (Mark); proud grandfather of Anna (Jordan), Julia (Maxwell), Joshua, and Madeleine (Ryan); adoring great-grandfather of Nora and Sadie; loving brother-in-law to Joyce; and fond uncle...

Edward J. Mack

Sep 3, 2022

Edward J. Mack passed away peacefully September 3, 2022 in McHenry.  He was born in Chicago to Edward and Pauline Mack.  Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Zheng Ming Fan “Lilly”; children, Steven, Richard, and Laura Mack; stepdaughter, Lucinda (Joe Ju) He; grandchildren, Henry and Kate Ju; and sister, Nancy Mack.  He was preceded in...

Betty Dennis

Sep 2, 2022

Betty Dennis of Barrington Illinois, loving wife and mother, died peacefully on her 92nd birthday on Friday, September 2, 2022.  Betty was born September 2, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Hobart and Ruth Carmichael. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John C. Dennis, and her sister, Rita Walker.

Betty earned a bachelor’s...

Robert E. Denny

Sep 2, 2022

Robert Edwin Denny, 90, of Crystal Lake, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born on July 19, 1932, in Springfield, IL to Rollin and Helen (Shields) Denny.

Bob attended Cathedral Boys High School in Springfield, IL. After high school, he attended Quincy College, then he spent a year in...

Donald "Pops" Krause

Sep 2, 2022

Donald  “Pops” Francis Krause, 75, of Crystal Lake passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.  He was born in Oak Forest, IL, on October 10, 1946, to Bernard and Patina (Stavron) Krause.

With a passion for animals, Don volunteered countless hours at the Brookfield Zoo. Wolves held a special place in his heart whether that be through...

Colette Nicolau

Sep 1, 2022

Colette Monique Nicolau, 89, passed away on September 01, 2022. Born March 01, 1933 to Albert and Cedee Lajoie.

A memorial service will be held for Colette on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Anne Catholic Community in Barrington with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Paul Francis Diamond

Aug 31, 2022

Paul F. Diamond, age 68, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022.

Paul was born in Chicago, IL on July 30, 1954. He received both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He had a long career as a human resources executive and retired in 2013. In retirement, he was a substitute teacher at...

Howard McInerney

Aug 29, 2022

Howard McInerney, age 64, passed away on Monday August 29, 2022.

Howard was born in Park Ridge, IL on April 29, 1958. He enjoyed his early years as a boy scout, which served him well all his life. His hobbies included music (always rocking out!) and making new friends from across the country on his CB radio....

Laura Del Boccio

Aug 29, 2022

Laura Del Boccio, 61, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Carmen and Ursula Del Boccio.

Laura’s greatest joys were working and travelling.

Laura is survived by her loving brothers, Michael (Debra) Del Boccio, Joseph Del Boccio and Nick...