Jan 14, 2022

Arlene D. Weppner (nee Ziegenhorn), 81, of Crystal Lake, was born on July 14, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Sylvan and Louise Ziegenhorn and passed away on January 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Arlene was the beloved wife of Fred for 62 years; loving mother of Lori (Dan) Palmer, Julie (Kyle) Ortberg, Mary (John) Kendzora,...

Jan 14, 2022

Dennis F. Dadej, 77, U. S. Army Veteran, of Lake In The Hills, was born on March 4, 1944 to Frank and Estelle Dadej, and passed away on January 14, 2022. Dennis was the beloved husband of Dolores Dadej (nee Humphrey) for 40 years; loving father of Peter (Tammy) Staadt, Patricia (Robert) Savage, Dennis J. (Josephine) Dadej, Robert “Bobby”...

Jan 13, 2022

Debra Jane Schaefer, 68, of Palatine, Illinois, died January 13, 2022, of COVID complications. Born March 4, 1953, in Parma, Ohio, to Robert and Genevieve (nee Gudaitis)  Schaefer.

Debbie was a force of nature and widely known for her kindness, charity, and common sense. She was a collector of Lladro figurines, miniature Snowbabies, and Department 56 Christmas...

Jan 13, 2022

Roque S. Olivera, Jr. “Butch” of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 81.

He was born October 19, 1940 in the Philippines, the son of the late Roque T. and Elizabeth (nee Sigmund) Olivera.

On November 12, 1966, Roque was united in marriage to Xenia Magbanua.

Roque...

Jan 13, 2022

Rose Marie LoVerde passed away peacefully January 13, 2022 in Mundelein.  She was born May 2, 1930 in Sicily.

Rose is survived by her children, Vito (Kathleen) LoVerde, Nadine (late William) Vichich, and Don (Jeanine) LoVerde; grandchildren, Amy LoVerde, Gina (Michael) Matzkin, Dominick (Hannah) LoVerde, Alyssa (Christopher) Funke, Vincent LoVerde, Anthony (Miranda) Vichich, Jacqueline (Ian Cook) Heath,...

Jan 12, 2022

Anastacia Avila Valdez, of Cary, passed away January 12, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 72.

She was born March 29, 1949 in Mexico, the daughter of the late Eusebio and Dolores (nee Sierra) Avila.

Anastacia had a strong faith. She loved bringing others to visit her church, singing for God...

Jan 10, 2022

Gregory A. Schmidt, age 70, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022.  He was born on September 7, 1951, to George and Dorothy Schmidt.

Greg was born in Oak Park, IL and graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a BS in electrical engineering. He spent much of his younger...

Jan 9, 2022

Jim Wyman, 73, of Sandwich died on Sunday, January 9 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 1, 1948 in Elgin, IL, the son of Willis W. and Mabel (Knox) Wyman.  Both his mother’s and father’s families were old-time families in McHenry County, his mother’s family settling on the Irish Prairie between McHenry and Crystal...

Jan 6, 2022

Benjamin Lopez, 69, of Fox River Grove passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.   He was born in Coahuila, Mexico on March 30, 1952.

Benjamin was so full of life and loved his family well.  He loved family gatherings and simply being with his wife.  He was often called her shadow.  He enjoyed dancing and listening to music...

Jan 5, 2022

Donna Rae Reschke passed from this life peacefully in her sleep January 5, 2022.

Donna was born March 12th 1932 in Le Mars, IA.  The Simeon family of Le Mars, Iowa had three grandchildren born that year and Donna remained close to her cousins.

The family moved to Chicago, IL when Donna was...

Jan 5, 2022

Patricia Elizabeth Pontier, age 64, of Clifton, NJ and Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 5, 2022. Patricia was a longtime resident of Clifton, NJ until moving to Barrington, IL five years ago.

Patricia was a devoted daughter to Frances and Warren Pontier, while also working in various occupations in the Clifton and Passaic area...

Jan 4, 2022

Jason Edward Fleury, 46, of Barrington, IL, currently of Racine, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1975 to Edward and Debbie Fleury. He was born in South St. Paul, MN and grew up in Barrington, IL.

Jason has many passions, including golf, fishing, and...

Jan 4, 2022

Vernon Andrew Ciske, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 4, 2022.

Vernon was born in Chicago, IL on June 27, 1924. He served his country honorably during World War II as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps. After his service, Vernon attended the University of Illinois, where he earned his...

Jan 4, 2022

Richard F. Christian passed away January 4, 2022 in Barrington, IL.  He was born August 9, 1936 in Chicago to Alfred and Julia (Kita) Christian.

Richard was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Donny) Derning III, and Karen Christian; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Dylan Derning.  He was preceded in...

Jan 4, 2022

Karen L. Gleason, 78, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 4, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Erwin and Bertilla Frick.

Karen was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dennis, on September 28, 1963. They spent 58 loving years together and...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Lee Weaver Welsh died January 3, 2022, following a brief illness.  The eldest of three girls, Mary Lee (ML to her closest friends) was born on February 5, 1925 to Josephine Evangeline (Klose) and Loyd Weaver on a small family farm in rural northeast Nebraska near Brunswick.  Dust, heat and almost perpetual drought made for years of devastatingly...

Jan 3, 2022

Grace B. Lang of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2022. She was born September 27, 1937 in Chicago to Otto and Sylvia Preisler.

Grace received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University where she was a proud member of Kappa Delta Sorority. After college she worked as a social worker...

Jan 3, 2022

Kevin “Kevo” Pempek, 43, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 3, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1978 in Chicago, IL to Donald and Patricia Pempek.

Kevin loved skateboarding, horseback riding and art.

He is survived by his son, Elijah Nolan; mother, Patricia; brother, D.J.;...

Jan 3, 2022

Nancy June Saurmann, nee Hourigan, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with ALS.  She is now reunited with, as she referred to him, the love of her life, Bubba (her golden retriever). Nancy was born on June 13th,1953 in Chicago, IL to Robert and June Hourigan.  She graduated from Arlington Heights High School receiving...

Jan 2, 2022

John Lieblang passed away peacefully at his home January 2, 2022.  He was born September 14, 1931 in Yugoslavia to Michael and Marianna Lieblang.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna; sons, Norbert (Catherine), and Robert (Susan) Lieblang; grandchildren, Robert Jr., Brianna, and Theresa Lieblang; and step grandchildren, Caroline and Josephine Duffy.  He was...