Apr 14, 2022

Carl S. Piacenza, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Carl was born at Lake Forest Hospital on June 8, 1939 by his parents Sam and Mary Piacenza. He was raised in Highwood, IL and enjoyed sharing many stories of his childhood. Growing up 100% Italian in an Italian town, “Carlo” never failed to...

Apr 14, 2022

Lenore Mary Bojanowski, age 72, of Wauconda, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday April 14, 2022. Lenore was a caring, loving person that always put her children first and sacrificed at every turn to provide them with the best possible childhood and everything they needed for them to succeed at whatever endeavor was important to them.  She made sure they...

Apr 12, 2022

Sharla Kinsey, 51, of Barrington passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022. She was born on February 11, 1971 in Muncie, IN to Edwin Shipley who preceded her in death and Vicki (Galbreth) Shipley.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mark Kinsey; children Lucas, Andrew and Kathryn Kinsey; and brother Scott (Amy) Shipley and sister Staci...

Apr 11, 2022

William J. “Bill” Geleske of Barrington passed away peacefully April 11, 2022. He was born May 29, 1935 in Michigan City, IN to Harvey and Dolores Geleske. William is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Carol Lange; children, Dr. Timothy (Margarita) Geleske of Barrington, IL. and Rev. Philip (Anna) Geleske of Brenham, TX; grandchildren, Caleb (Alexandra) Geleske...

Apr 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for William J. Geleske. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 11, 2022

Dolores E. Balayti Hall, 91, passed away peacefully, April 11, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois January 21, 1931 to Ellen Gladys and Joseph Balayti.

Dolores married John W. Hall in 1949 and together they raised 3 Children Jeffrey, Kevin and Maridell. In 1962 the family moved to Park Ridge Illinois where Dolores remained for over...

Apr 11, 2022

Ann D. Pondelicek, 93, of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 11, 2022. She was born on February 6, 1929 in Chicago to Chester and Anna Chrzanowski.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Lynn (John) Reed-Henney; grandchildren, Christopher Joseph (Micky), Stephen Alan and Michael James Reed, Jennifer Lynn (Hector) Hernandez, Amanda Lynn...

Apr 11, 2022

Cora May Claypool of Woodstock, IL was promoted to glory on April 11, 2022. Formally Cora May Breen was born in Chicago, IL on August 5, 1934 as the daughter of Tom and Ruth Breen. She was raised in Chicago, graduated from Cornell College of Mt. Vernon, IA in 1956 and, in that same year, married James George Claypool,...

Apr 11, 2022

Harold Robert Fehsenfeld, 85, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded with love by his family on April 11th, 2022. He was born on March 31, 1937, in Chicago to Bernard E. and Bernice (Schock) Fehsenfeld.

Harold proudly served in the United States Military and enlisted in the Army on May 14th, 1956 and was...

Apr 10, 2022

Lisa Marie (Krueger) Hoeppel, of Cary, Illinois, passed away on April 10th, 2022 after fighting multiple battles with breast cancer. Lisa was born on July 18th, 1981 to Michael and Judith Krueger and older sister, Katie, in Des Plaines, Illinois. After Lisa graduated from Stevenson High School in 1999, she studied Elementary Education at Illinois State University, where she...

Apr 10, 2022

Barbara Ann Schmidt, 86, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Skokie, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1935 in Chicago to Lawrence and Ann Albrecht.

Barbara was an active member at the Senior Center and with the Church Choir at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Through her church membership, Barbara had the...

Apr 10, 2022

Isabel Davila, 95, of McHenry passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 10, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1927 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Juan and Concepcion Duran.

Isabel was a devout Christian. She was a faithful, long-time member of Unity Church in New York and Orlando, FL. She also...

Apr 9, 2022

Roger was the son of Bernard Korn and Bernardine Klug Korn.  Brother of Leonard ( Kathy), Charlotte Schriner and Cecilia (Edward) Schaefges.  Uncle to many.

Roger was a free spirit.  He loved the outdoors and as a young man hiked the Pacific Crest Trail.  He also loved boating and had his own sailboat for many years.  After...

Apr 9, 2022

Francis Smiddy, Jr of Palatine, IL went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2022.  He was born December 7, 1936 in Kenvir, KY to Francis and Flotilla Smiddy.

Francis loved bowling and fishing in Canada.  He also loved rooting for his favorite Chicago sports teams; the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubbies, the White Sox, not...

Apr 8, 2022

Our beloved Ryan “Tygercat” Arliskas, formerly of Crystal Lake and a Crystal Lake Central 2012 graduate, was tragically taken from us April 8, 2022. His parents, Molly and Adam, along with his sister, Addie, wish to remember Ryan by how he lived his 27 years of life.

Ryan had a deep love and passion for music, anyone...

Apr 8, 2022

Christian Boissonnas, 80, of Lake Barrington Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2022.  He was born in Paris, France on March 21, 1942 to Marie-Louise Lobenstine and Remi Boissonnas.  Christian is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Barbara, their daughter Stephanie Cole and sons Roger and Eric Boissonnas and David and Jim...

Apr 8, 2022

James F. Ramsey, Jr., born October 19, 1952 in Marion, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home in Island Lake on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at the age of 69.

Jim was a former news anchor and weatherman for several major metropolitan area news stations in the United States with his longest tenure being at WGN...

Apr 7, 2022

Lifelong educator and author, Diane Kostick passed on to the next realm April 7, 2022, age 79, in the care of hospice. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andy Kostick with whom she was married to for 42 years.

Diane received her undergraduate degree in teaching from St. Xavier College and earned a master’s...

Apr 7, 2022

Thomas V. Casali, of Wauconda, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the age of 64.

He was born May 20, 1957 in Evanston, the son of Salvatore and Betty (nee Friend) Casali.

Tom will be remembered for his strong faith in Jesus Christ, his devotion as a loving...

Apr 6, 2022

Marston North of Crystal Lake, 78, passed away peacefully at his home after battling cancer on Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022.

Marston was born to Stanley and Louise (nee Mills-Davidson) North on Aug, 5, 1943 in Montreal, Quebec. Marston was united in marriage to Louisa H. North on Jun. 18, 1971, in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.

Marston...