Ellen Kroehle Coy

Ellen Kroehle Coy

Oct 13, 2024

Ellen Kroehle Coy of Barrington, IL, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at the age of 100. Beloved daughter of the late Vernon and Kathryn Kroehle, she was born on December 23, 1923, in Lakewood, Ohio.

Ellen is survived by her devoted son, Dale L. (Rayanne) Coy, MD, grandchildren, Nicholas (Melissa), Addison, Matthew and Alexa, James III (Ashley), Christina and...

Stephen A. Olken

Stephen A. Olken

Nov 29, 2024

Stephen A. Olken passed away peacefully November 29, 2024 in Barrington surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 26, 1955 in Chicago to Clayton and Anita Olken.

Steve was formerly on the board of Gifts Ministry of Janesville, WI and was an advocate of homeless people.

Steve is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy; children, Christine Olken, and...

Charles "Buck" Landis

Charles "Buck" Landis

Nov 27, 2024

Charles D. Landis, 83, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born on September 15, 1941, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, he was the youngest of seven children born to Oscar and Dorothy Bell (Cook) Landis.

Known affectionately as "Buck" or "Chuck" by those who knew him, he proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S....

Amelia "Mia" Mae Subich

Amelia "Mia" Mae Subich

Nov 21, 2024

Amelia “Mia” Mae Subich, 7, of Lake Zurich, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on November 21, 2024. She was born on February 24, 2017 in Hoffman Estates to Aaron and Anna Subich.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 1 PM until 8 PM at The Orchard Church, 1301 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL 60010. A Celebration of Mia’s life...

Katie Cooney

Katie Cooney

Nov 20, 2024

Katie Cooney, 40, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1984 in Des Plaines, IL to James and Virginia Cooney.

Katie was a graduate of Palatine High School. While there she participated in Special Olympics track and field, basketball, swimming, bowling and cheerleading. Outside of school, Katie...

Steven "Lance" Lawrenz

Steven "Lance" Lawrenz

Nov 19, 2024

Steven “Lance” Lawrence, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away on November 19, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1954, in Chicago to Harold and Dolores (Townsley) Lawrenz.

Lance married Barbara Maro on October 23, 1982 at St. Mary’s Church in Buffalo Grove, and together they raised two children, Crystal Lawrenz of Texas and Alan Lawrenz of Illinois.

Lance's career at Northrop...

John Meyer

John Meyer

Nov 19, 2024

John Meyer, beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and, above all, devoted husband to Patricia Meyer, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 79. His final moments were spent surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a testament to the life of family, love, and dedication he built over nearly eight decades.

Born in Evanston,...

Linda Sue Zarych

Linda Sue Zarych

Nov 18, 2024

Linda Sue Zarych, 59, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, after a brave three-year journey with kidney failure. She was born in Chicago on December 12, 1964, to James and Frances (Locasho) Kokines.

Linda had an extraordinary ability to brighten any room with her easygoing nature and good cheer. Her playful personality and kind heart made her...

Sue Karecki

Sue Karecki

Nov 17, 2024

Susan Mary Karecki, 65, passed away surrounded by family on November 17, 2024, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Born on May 5, 1959, Sue was a cherished presence in the lives of her family and friends. She was depended on and trusted by many, and she created a welcoming home that was always open to loved ones.

Sue is survived by her...

Ginger Bradley

Ginger Bradley

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Virginia “Ginger” Bradley (nee Dilger), age 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away from pneumonia on November 17, 2024, at the University of Chicago Medical Center after a fifteen-year battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

Ginger was born on October 8, 1948, in Louisville, KY to Larry and Ginny Dilger. She grew up in Louisville and graduated high school from the Academy...

Robert Fenton Stanton

Robert Fenton Stanton

Nov 15, 2024

Robert Fenton Stanton, 82, currently of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1942, in Kortright, NY, to Ralph Stanton and Jenniemae (Hitt) Marshall.

He is survived by his stepchildren, Lisa (Willy) Deal of Rutherfordton, NC, Michele (Ray) Wehrs of Rutherfordton, NC, and Geoffrey (Rebecca) Paul of Venice, FL; his grandchildren, Christopher...

Sylvia Margaret Damiano

Sylvia Margaret Damiano

Nov 15, 2024

Sylvia Margaret Damiano (91) loving mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered the arms of her Savior on November 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on April 11, 1933, in Chicago to parents Henry and Clara Probst, married to Fred Sr. in 1955, Sylvia was the beloved mother of Sue Meyer (Mike), Peter (Carol), Henry, Sherri, Fred Jr....

Sharon Florence Kissane

Sharon Florence Kissane

Nov 15, 2024

Dr. Sharon F. Kissane, Ph.D. was born in Chicago to Bruno William and Agnes Evelyn Mrotek in 1940. She earned a BA in English and acting from DePaul University, an MA in Communications from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Linguistics from Loyola University. She married James Q. Kissane and had two daughters, Laura Janine  (Shaun) and Elaine Marie (John).

A...

Paul Tamraz

Paul Tamraz

Nov 13, 2024

Paul Daniel Tamraz, 80, passed away peacefully November 13, 2024 at his home in Naples Fl,surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born January 13, 1944 in Flint, MI to Sarah (Warda) Tamraz and Alex Tamraz. 

While attending Junior High School in Michigan Paul met the love of his life, Nancy Thorson. They would go on to attend college together at...

Jerry J. Cook

Jerry J. Cook

Nov 13, 2024

Jerry J. Cook, of Lake Barrington, passed away on November 13, 2024.

He was born November 7, 1934 in Jefferson City, MO, the son of the late Ormand and Marian (nee Callaway) Cook.

After a childhood in Missouri and Port Clinton, Ohio, Jerry played football at Bowling Green State University under Bo Shembechler. 

He and fellow student Carolyn Newbirt eloped and were the...

Mary Ellen Wagener

Mary Ellen Wagener

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Ellen Wagener left us unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep in Lake Zurich,Illinois at the age of 61. Mary Ellen is survived by her brother John (Mary Beth) of Green Oaks, Illinois; her nieces and nephew, Ashley (Mike), Caitlin (Tim) and Thomas; and her great nephews Asher and Callum. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...

Marion E. Rettke

Marion E. Rettke

Nov 13, 2024

Marion E. Rettke of Barrington passed away peacefully November 13, 2024, two days after her 99th birthday November 11 (1925). She was born in Chicago to Clarence and Ilona Gercken.

Marion was a loving sister to Clarence J. (Gail) Gercken; dear aunt to Arlene (late Don) Williams, Mel (Nancy) Karasek, Cheryl (Bill) Pawlik, Joy (Tony) Nogly, C.J. (Julie) Gercken III, and...

Bonnie Jean Haste

Bonnie Jean Haste

Nov 12, 2024

Bonnie Jean Haste, 56, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born in Libertyville, IL on November 14, 1967 to David and Kathleen (Schumacher) Haste.

Bonnie was a tenacious and loving woman who enjoyed spending her time with the people closest to her. She dedicated herself and her life to her family and friends. Her children &...

Karen Marie Rowland

Karen Marie Rowland

Nov 12, 2024

Karen M. Rowland (nee Wieda/Lorentzen), age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her kids in the early morning of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 after a short battle with lung cancer.

Karen was born in Blue Earth, MN on February 12, 1954. She was raised in Sullivan, MO by her adoptive parents and after high school, moved out west to...

Ronald Rocco Civinelli

Ronald Rocco Civinelli

Nov 10, 2024

Ronald Rocco Civinelli, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

Ronald was born in Chicago, IL on August 28, 1942.  

He attended Park Ridge Military Academy and St. John’s Military Academy, graduating in 1960. He was the first cadet at St. John’s to graduate at the rank of colonel.  

Ronald was a well-respected DuPage county attorney for over...

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