Jun 20, 2022

Joseph Edward “Joe” Luecke, 95, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce (nee Lynch), and five loving daughters, Susan Luecke, Sharon Yoder, Carol (Robert) Smearman, Barbara (Fred) Biasiello and JoAnn (Terence) Rogers. In addition, he is survived by fifteen cherished grandchildren and two precious great-grandsons.

Joe...

Jun 20, 2022

Carol “Joan” Covers, 84, of Barrington, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 20, 2022. She was born on November 30, 1937 in Chicago to the late Edward and Rose Zientara.

On June 21, 1958, Joan was united in marriage to Edward Covers in Niles; they have 5 sons, and further blessed...

Jun 20, 2022

Linda S. Van Bladel, 73, of Cary passed away peacefully Monday, June 20, 2022.  She was born in Evanston, IL on December 2, 1948 to Milton and Marge Steinbraker.

Linda graduated from Wheeling High School in 1966 and continued on to Trinity College in Deerfield, graduating in 1970 with a degree in Elementary Education.  She...

Jun 19, 2022

Andrea Lou “Gussie” Blue, née Cokusis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Illinois. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Gussie was born in Gary, Indiana on May 24, 1945 to Gus and June Cokusis. A nurturer from the start, Gussie doted on her four siblings and bravely thwarted...

Jun 18, 2022

Karen Roewer, 82, passed away peacefully June 18, 2022 in Oakwood Hills, IL. She was born on July 16, 1939 to the late Walter and Laura Geske in Elgin, IL.

Karen enjoyed cross stitching, beading, and crocheting. She spent her retirement camping throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas. Evenings included sitting by the bonfire with friends and family....

Jun 17, 2022

Shirley LeGare, 85, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1937, to the late Constantino and Mary Scassellati.

Shirley grew up in Highland Park, IL. She received her B.S. at UW-Madison where she met her first husband, Robert Grossenbach. They married in 1959 and had three daughters. In...

Jun 16, 2022

Charity Marie Schaffer-Perrin, 53, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

She was born November 24, 1968 in Hanover Park to the late Philip and Lorraine (Friedel) Schaffer.

Charity loved watching the Cubs and going to the beach. She loved spending time up north at her cabin and...

Jun 15, 2022

Florence Stachowiak, 100, of Barrington, IL peacefully passed away on June 15, 2022. Florence was born in Chicago, IL on September 15, 1921.

Florence's life was filled with many memories but being with family is what she enjoyed the most. Hosting and attending holidays, birthday parties, baptism, weddings. Anything that brought family and friends together....

Jun 13, 2022

Megan Diane Powers entered the world on August 19, 1993 she seized the joy of life every day. The world is better because of Megan and she went to heaven on June 13. Her parents, Tom and Betsy (Lolli) Powers, were graced with her smile from the day she was born. Megan’s close relationship with her parents will leave...

Jun 11, 2022

Betty Bader Hayes, 94, of Gary, IN and Merrillville, IN recently of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 11, 2022. She was born on April 5, 1928 in Gary, IN to Clarence and Florence Bader.

Betty was united in marriage on April 29, 1952 in Gary, IN to A.J. Hayes;...

Jun 10, 2022

Jerrie Lee Cooke, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday June 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Jerrie is survived by her partner, James Miller, of Moultrie, GA; children, Kim (Steve) Gross of Penn Valley, PA, Debbie (Tom) Dreiling of Barrington, IL, and Mike (Diane) Williams of Iron River, MI; grandchildren, Nik (Brooke), Aaron...

Jun 10, 2022

James George Claypool of Woodstock, IL peacefully passed away on June 10, 2022. Jim was born in Chicago, IL on July 17, 1933 to George and Velma Claypool.

He was raised in Chicago, graduated from Cornell College of Mt. Vernon, IA in 1956 and, in that same year, married his sweetheart, Cora May Breen.  Their marriage lasted...

Jun 10, 2022

James F. Dryden, age 78, of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022.

James is survived by his loving children, Jill (Mark) Mecklenburg and David (Pamela) Dryden; treasured grandchildren, Mallory, Hank, and Audrey; loving fiancée, Susan Fagan; cherished former wife, Diane Dryden; and beloved pet, Eva.

Preceded in death by his...

Jun 10, 2022

John “Jack” Latter, of Kildeer, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the age of 97. He was born April 22, 1925 in Chicago, the son of Cameron and Mary Latter.

Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater during WWII in the special unit Roger’s Raiders –...

Jun 9, 2022

Odilon Garcia Cortez, 96, of Techaluta de Montenegro, Jalisco, Mexico passed away of natural causes surrounded by his children on June 9, 2022.

Odilon was born January 1, 1926 in Techaluta de Montenegro, Jalisco to Leopoldo Garcia and Ignacia Cortez. He was employed at Valley Mould & Iron Co (Chicago) and retired in 1987. After legally separating...

Jun 5, 2022

   On September 14, 1937 in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Rosemary Cairo was born to Michael and Mary Cairo.  Her early school life took place in Catholic and public schools on Chicago’s North side, Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, where she studied dance after school.  She passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Barrington, Illinois where she was a lifelong...

Jun 4, 2022

Beverly Ann Fiedler Bronowski, 89, of Algonquin, loving wife, caring, compassionate mother, beloved grandmother and dear friend passed away June 4, 2022 in Huntley at Northwestern Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and the amazing nursing staff of 5D.

Beverly was born 11/24/1932 in Chicago and grew up as the cherished daughter of Charlie W. and...

Jun 4, 2022

Richard C. Stoddard, 64, life-long resident of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 4, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1957 in Elgin, IL to the late August and Angeline Stoddard.

In 1975, he joined the Crystal Lake Fire Department, where he served his community for 39 years until his retirement in 2014....

Jun 3, 2022

Kenneth D. Joy, 95 years young, passed away peacefully June 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Viola (Swygard) Joy, the younger brother of Louise and Jeanne. He lived his childhood during the Great Depression, was drafted shortly after the end of World War II, and became a...

Jun 3, 2022

Lucia Campagna passed away peacefully June 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 10, 1928 in Mola di Bari, Italy to Joseph Roca and Maria Pinto.

Lucy is survived by her children, Philomena (Robert) Kreiling, Joseph (Grethe) Campagna, Mary Campagna, and Frances (Ron) Leston; grandchildren, Becki (Mike), Danielle, Bobby, Jacqueline, Dylan, Nikki, Brian,...