Feb 5, 2023

William Martin Smith, III, affectionately known as Marty "Snappy" Smith, of McHenry, was born to William H. Smith, Jr. and Mary L. Rees on July 15, 1950.  He passed away on February 5, 2023, at the age of 72.

After graduating from Barrington High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. ...

Feb 5, 2023

John Michael Demcisak, Sr., 85, currently of Woodstock, IL died on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Marian (nee Griffiths); children, Michael Demcisak (Jan Russell) of St. Louis Park, MN, Suzanne Steinberg (Brian) of Crystal Lake, IL, and Andrew Demcisak, Grand Junction, CO; and five grandchildren, Phillip Steinberg (Kayla) of Crystal...

Feb 4, 2023

Dennis B. Kyrouac, 73, of Crystal Lake Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1949 in Harvey, IL to Bernard and Ellen Kyrouac.

Dennis spent his life helping, always putting the needs of others before his own. He spent the majority of his career as a...

Feb 4, 2023

Jayaben (Jaddi) Dahyabhai Patel was born on June 2, 1921.  She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023.

Jaddi was the mother of Ranjit D. Patel & Dipika R. Patel, Vijay D. Amin & Kalpana V. Patel, and Jyotsnaben, Dharmishtaben & Gitaben Patel; and loving grandmother of Anuj & Urjita Patel, Milind & Naiya Patel, Tulsi Amin,...

Feb 4, 2023

Laurette Smith, of Crystal Lake, was born June 26, 1957, in Chicago, to Jay and Lou Smith.  She ascended into heaven with grace and peace surrounded by her loved ones on February 4, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Lake in the Hills.

Anyone who knew Laurette would say she was a wonderful loving mother, who always...

Feb 3, 2023

Michael R. “Mike” Ambrosio, 90, of Crystal Lake, recently of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023. He was born on November 14, 1932 in Ozone Park, NY to the late James and Josephine Ambrosio.

Mike was united in marriage to Margaret “Peggy” Loftis and they celebrated over 56 years of marriage until her passing in...

Feb 2, 2023

Leonard Bell Koenen, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023.

Leonard was born in Evanston, IL on March 1, 1931. He spent his youth in Park Ridge where he graduated from Maine HS.  At 18, he signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians’ farm team and played for them for two years. He was...

Feb 2, 2023

Sandra “Sandi” Hill, 73, of Cary passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born in Iowa to the late Dean and Ferne (nee Klink) Wiarda on September 17, 1949.

After working with JCPenney in purchasing, she began working as a management specialist where she met her husband, Tracy Hill.  They were married in 1992 and...

Feb 1, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Frisch, 69, of Crystal Lake, recently of Sevierville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2023.

Elizabeth was born in Highland Park, Michigan on December 21,1953, to Joan Adele Molitor and Charles Clifford Gale. She later moved to Illinois where she was lovingly raised by her mother and step-father, Joseph Sabon. She attended Larkin High...

Feb 1, 2023

Phyllis R. Babbs (nee Catalano), 88, of Harwood Heights, formerly of Barrington and Roselle, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023. She was born on January 21, 1935 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Lucille (nee Blasuccio) Catalano.

On January 17, 1953 she was united in marriage to Clifford E. Babbs of Vandallia, IL at St....

Jan 31, 2023

Dr. David Frederick Foss, age 64, passed away on Saturday January 31st, 2023.

Husband of Malvina Krol and beloved father of five; Laura, Michael, Jack, Claire and Zoe; grandfather of two, Calvin and Maia. Son of Dr. David E. Foss and Margaret Stecker. Brother of Richard, Stephen and Joseph.

David leaves behind a legacy of...

Jan 31, 2023

Laurence B. Coffey Jr, 91, of Woodstock, IL passed away January 31, 2023. Laurence was born June 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Laurence and Mildred (nee Golden) Coffey. Laurence was a 1950 high school graduate from St. George High School in Evanston. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy for four years. After leaving the...

Jan 31, 2023

Russell J. Hilgenberg, 68, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1954 in Elgin, IL to Gottlieb and Doris Hilgenberg.

Russell enjoyed camping and was an avid reader, especially any detective or adventure novel. Anyone that knew Russell, knew he liked smoking his...

Jan 30, 2023

Michael Dale Neenan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Michael was born in Chicago IL, on March 30, 1944. He worked in the printing industry and owned a printing company, but his favorite job was in retirement, where he drove his beloved grandchildren to school and their many activities. He loved hunting on...

Jan 29, 2023

Russell Alan Martens, 71 of Johnsburg, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born on February 21, 1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Arthur and Janet (nee Peters) Martens.

Russell was a diehard Cubs and Cowboys fan,  he had hoped for the Cowboys to make it to the super bowl again....

Jan 29, 2023

Edward J. Dvorak, 93, was born February 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Josephine Kotrch & James Dvorak. He entered into eternal life January 29, 2023 at home, to be with our Lord and his late wife Alice.

Ed was lovingly cared for by his daughter Suzie throughout the last several years and she and her husband...

Jan 29, 2023

Ralph Ronald Raymond Schremp, 87, of Algonquin, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, 01/29/2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Albert and Helen (nee Younger) Schremp, and his brother Edward.

Ralph was born on 5/19/1935 in Chicago, IL. After Ralph graduated from De La Salle High School in 1953, he joined...

Jan 29, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Gawronski, 47, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2023, while doing one of his favorite past-times, playing fetch with his dogs at his home.

Matt was born January 4, 1976, in Park Ridge, Illinois to Charles and Armella “Dolly” Gawronski.

He grew up in Niles as the youngest of four...

Jan 27, 2023

Loretta Krueger, 70 years old, wife of William H. Krueger of Ocala, FL passed away on January 27, 2023. Loretta was a daughter of the late James and Delores May.

In addition to her husband, William H. Krueger, Loretta is survived by her son, Shane Stancliff (Frank); daughter, Susan Stancliff; brother, Timmy May (Debbie); sisters, Rita Hinkle,...

Jan 27, 2023

Norma A. Carey passed away peacefully January 27 in Barrington.  She was born August 1, 1926 in Chicago to Joseph and Rose Spale.

Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Daniel; and her loving daughter, Jane in 2021.  She is survived by her son in law, Tom McDonough; grandchildren, Tommy, Katie, and...