May 19, 2022

Sandra Stonehouse (nee Anderson), 58, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on May 19th with her loving family by her side.

Sandy was born August 24, 1963 in Chicago to Arthur (Skip) and Helen Anderson.  She had the most infectious smile that lit up the room and no matter what kind of mood you were in you...

May 18, 2022

Catherine A. Irons, 84, of Palatine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2022. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Edmund and Bertha (Johnson) McCahill. She married Joseph Irons in Chicago on October 7th, 1961.

She will be remembered for her happy demeanor, commitment to her family and...

May 17, 2022

Diana A. Anderson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family May 17, 2022 in Lake Zurich.  She was born February 20, 1935 in Chicago to Norman and Alicesnow Rickards.

Diana is survived by her children, Kathleen (John) Harlow, Carl “Chip” Anderson, Joyce (J. Brit) Stephens, and Patricia (Fred) Rasmussen; grandchildren, James, Alexander, and Paige Harlow; Ryan...

May 17, 2022

Barbara Ann Mayes (nee Hensen), 81 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 27, 1940 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Ernest and Ruth Hensen.

Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Texas Tech with a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Arts in...

May 16, 2022

Richard George Rakovan (Dick; Rackets; Max) passed away peacefully with his wife of 60 years, Cyndie, and daughter, Nancy, by his side on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was 83 years old.

Born Sep. 26, 1938 in Elyria, Ohio to George Edward and Mary (Muir) Rakovan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws...

May 16, 2022

Samuel Eugene Huddleston, precious three-year-old son of Brandon and Rachel Huddleston, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born on February 14, 2019, in McHenry.

Samuel was a little light of sunshine. He had the biggest smile but also the best grumpy face. With four older brothers and a younger sister, he could run and...

May 15, 2022

Hannah Marie Sorenson, the forever child of Jeremy and Sashire (Sorenson) Ayares, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 27.   She was born April 8, 1995 in Elgin.

Hannah was given a life expectancy of about three years.  She baffled doctors and medical personnel her whole life.  Hannah was a...

May 15, 2022

Alex Grigaravicius passed away unexpectedly May 15, 2022. He was born February 21, 1999 in Lithuania to Ramunas Grigaravicius and Lidija Grigaraviciene.

Alex was an animal lover, especially his two dogs. He was enrolled at Santa Rosa College in California where he enjoyed spending time outdoors and attending concerts with his friends.

Alex is survived...

May 15, 2022

Joan M. Marsh (nee Whyte), age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 15, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Joan was born in Chicago, IL on December 27, 1951. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, and ceramics. Joan was an animal lover but her greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her beloved...

May 13, 2022

Lindsey K. Strazzanti (nee Kerrison), age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Lindsey graduated from Brecksville High School where she was crowned Homecoming Queen and continued her education at Bowling Green University where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She spent her early career in education before devoting herself to her...

May 12, 2022

Janet C. Dobbins, 82, of Oakwood Hills passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. She was born on April 8, 1940 in Burney, Indiana to Ishmael and Martha Crisp.

Janet worked in retail for over 30 years. She and her husband, Mark lived in Norwood, Ohio for more than 30 years and enjoyed their visits to England,...

May 12, 2022

Joseph Francis Luby, age 86, longtime resident of Barrington and current resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois passed away at his home.

Beloved husband of Frances Cecilia (Hogan) Luby with whom he enjoyed 58 years of marriage. He was born in Chicago on December 4, 1935, the son of the late Francis Edward and Agnes (FitzPatrick) Luby.

May 11, 2022

Maria P. Bourlokas, 88, of Algonquin, passed away May 11, 2022.  She was born in Valtetsi (Arcadia) Greece on February 27, 1934, to Demos and Angeliki (Mellos) Eikosipentarchos.

In 1953, Maria married Panos Bourlokas in Greece.  They moved their whole family including their five children to Chicago in 1967.  He preceded her in death in 2003.

May 9, 2022

Wendel Fick, 87, of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022. He was born on December 26, 1934 in Wilmette, IL to the late Henry and Barbara Fick.

Wendel loved Arlington Park Race Track, golfing, fishing, and spending time at his summer home in Townsend, WI with his family.

Wendel is survived by...

May 9, 2022

Mildred Elrena Kamholz passed away peacefully May 9th , 2022. She was born August 23, 1927 to Adolph and Martha Fiepke.

Mildred was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook and a phenomenal baker, (a "great maker" as her grandson Josh once said.) She worked for many years at CLCHS in the cafeteria and also as a barista...

May 7, 2022

Faye Marie Riser passed away on May 7, 2022. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends carried mom through her 95 wonderful years. Faye was born on May 23, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the only child to Frank and Maisie Nerheim.

After graduating Kelvin Park High...

May 6, 2022

Carole Lynne Mateljan passed away on May 6, 2022 at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1944 in Chicago, IL.

As a teenager, Carole worked at Walgreens with her father who was a pharmacist. After graduating from Loyola University she became an 8th grade math teacher at Saint...

May 6, 2022

Nancy Heidenreich passed away peacefully May 6, 2022 in Arlington Heights.  She was born November 11, 1938 in Chicago to Michael and Mary Kmieciak.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Laura (Carl) Michelson, and Susan (Dan) Nelson; and nieces, Dawn (Jim) Kopjo and their children, Valentine, Samantha, and Madison, and Dawn (Lee) Wutakis.  She was preceded in...

May 5, 2022

Donald R. Kudzma, 88, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May, 5, 2022 from natural causes.

Donald was born in Rockford, IL on April 6, 1934, the son of George and Edna Kudzma. Donald attended Rockford schools and was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois. Donald and his life partner, Nicholas Galatte, were...

May 5, 2022

Nancy Lee Barchard, of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the age of 92.

She was born March 29, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Zora (nee Fowler) Aldridge.

Nancy loved to entertain, whether hosting Christmas dinner for 40 people every year,...