Jun 2, 2022

Agnes Eileen Burkus (nee Hughes), passed away on June 2, 2022 in Barrington, IL. She was born on March 16, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA.

Agnes Burkus, long time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away after battling cancer. She was affectionately nicknamed “Aggie.”  She was an amazing cook. She enjoyed making lavish holiday meals and was proud of...

Jun 2, 2022

Mary H. Moran passed away peacefully June 2, 2022 in Barrington.   She was born October 16, 1930 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Elizabeth Halpin.

Mary is survived by her children, Marty Moran, Jeanne (Tim) Nallon, Patti (Curt) Schumacher, and Steven (Anna) Moran; grandchildren, Brian Nallon, Nicki Schumacher, Sammy (Patrick) Andress, Max (Delanie) and Sydney Schumacher, and...

Jun 1, 2022

Christopher Andrew Sladon, age 42, passed away on June 1, 2022 at his home in Barrington.  He was born on February 25, 1980 in Lake Forest, IL to Ronald A. Sladon and Laura (Olsen) Sladon. The family lived in Libertyville, IL until 1983 when they moved to Winchester, Kentucky. Chris later lived in Round Lake Beach, IL then back...

Jun 1, 2022

Garnet L. Kane passed away peacefully June 1, 2022 in Barrington.  She was born April 14, 1939 in Canonsburg, PA to John and Anne McClure.

Garnet is survived by her children, Sandra (John) Coloe, William (Lisa) Kane, Marci (Bruce) Grenda, Christopher Kane, and Thomas (Cindy) Kane; and grandchildren, Tom, Paula, Andrea, Tricia, Nickolas, Dan, Dillon, Erin, Brandon,...

May 31, 2022

Clare Elizabeth Rider passed away of heart failure on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, on her way to the hospital. We believe she held on until her mother lifted her out of her seat, then passed in her mother’s arms. She was just short of her fifth birthday – born June 12, 2017 to Stephen and Meghan Rider.

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May 31, 2022

Our Master Carpenter has been called home to be with the Lord. He died doing what he loved. Helping others.  Robert has been described by many as a pioneer, a forerunner and a warrior for the Kingdom. He was bold, humble and served with all his heart. He was obedient, always making time to follow promptings of the spirit...

May 30, 2022

Carol Ann Sellevold, 84, of Mesa, Arizona died on May 30, 2022.

Born in Chicago to Oscar & Ruth Schwartz, Carol attended Bateman High School and went on to the University of Chicago. She married Robert C. Sellevold on April 13th,1957.

Carol loved to thrift shop, square dance, read books and she ultimately LOVED her...

May 30, 2022

Michael Thomas Lorenz, of Palatine, formerly of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2022 at the age of 65.

He was born July 4, 1956 in Chicago, the son of the late Thomas Edward and Lois Marie (nee Enzenbacher) Lorenz.

Mike will be remembered as a simple man who enjoyed spending time with his...

May 30, 2022

Randall Scott Lomelino, a longtime client of Pioneer Center, 57, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Earl and Collene Lomelino.

Randall is survived by his parents, Earl and Collene; brother, Dale Lomelino; and nieces, Jennifer and Carrie Lomelino.

Memorial visitation...

May 28, 2022

Ann Fraps Gaul, 83, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Savannah, GA on December 26, 1938, to Arthur George and Leona Michel Fraps.

A beautiful lady, both inside and out, Ann had a true mother’s heart. She was loving, kind, patient, and humble and had the warmest,...

May 28, 2022

Harper Jane Backe passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, on May 28, 2022. She was born on May 12, 2015 to Trace Backe and Megan Stafiej.

Although only 7 years old, Harper left an impression to all that met her. She had an infectious laugh and the biggest smile. Even though she was...

May 27, 2022

Born December 2, 1935, in Sycamore, Illinois, Marlene Louise Buettell had myriad fond memories from her childhood. She returned to Sycamore often to see old friends and visit old haunts.

Marlene received a degree in dietetics from Iowa State University in 1957. She married James A. Peterson on September 8, 1956, while they were both undergraduate students...

May 25, 2022

George F. Pezdirtz, 88, of Lake Barrington, passed away at home on May 25, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1933 in Omaha, NE to George and Helen Pezdirtz.

He held a Ph.D. from Notre Dame University and was Chief Chemist at NASA’s Langley Research Center where he developed the polymerized thermal coating for the Apollo...

May 25, 2022

William Edward "Bill" McNulty, 87, passed into the loving hands of the Lord on May 25, 2022 after three years of battling cancer with the same courage, dignity and grace he lived his life. Bill was born to James and Kathleen McNulty on January 9, 1935 in Evanston, IL where he grew up and graduated from St. George Catholic...

May 25, 2022

William “Bill” R. Thurow, Jr., 53, of Algonquin passed away suddenly on May 25, 2022.  He was born in Louisville, KY on October 30, 1968, to William and Pamela (nee French) Thurow.

A graduate of Cary Grove High School class of 1986, Bill went on to receive a BA degree from Northern Illinois University in 1990.  He...

May 23, 2022

Randy Scott Noles, age 60, passed away peacefully at home on Monday May 23, 2022 with loving family by his side.

Randy was born on April 19th, 1962 in Elgin, IL. He graduated from SEDOM Center in 1983 and then became a client with Pioneer Center where he attended their workshop until 2020.  Randy enjoyed going to...

May 23, 2022

Ralph Amasa Zahorik, 83, died in the early morning hours of May 23, 2022, from COVID-19. He was with his daughter Kristina Zahorik, and his son Tom Zahorik was on the phone.

His underlying health issues, a product of the tobacco industry, caused him to move in with Kristina and her vaccinated family in McHenry County, Illinois,...

May 20, 2022

Marilyn Clara (Katt) Kuhn, 85, passed away May 20, 2022, in Crystal Lake, IL. Born and raised in Chicago to Anthony Peter and Clara (Krueger) Katt, she was the loving sister of Anthony Fredrick (deceased). Marilyn, more affectionately known as “Mar” by her loving and devoted husband Donald (Don) James Kuhn, who preceded her in death (deceased, Jan. 26,...

May 19, 2022

Sallie M. Olson, age 86, of Barrington, IL was called home to our Lord on May 19, 2022 in the loving care of family, friends, and caregivers. She was born on May 29, 1935, to the late Norman R. Miller and Katherine (Warren) Miller.  Norman remarried after Katherine passed away and Sallie was raised from age 2 by her...

May 19, 2022

Barbara Alice Tapper, 85 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 19, 2022. She was born August 6,1936 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Edna Disher.

Barb is survived by her daughter; Karen (Michael) Valdez; grandchildren, Ethan  and Harrison Valdez; and sister, Patricia Disher. She is preceded in death by her husband...