Lynda B. Hammarstedt

Lynda B. Hammarstedt

Sep 19, 2024

Lynda “Joey” Brandeau Hammarstedt passed away September 19, 2024 peacefully at home after a short two-month battle with cancer. Words cannot do justice as to what a beautiful, amazing woman she was nor how much she’ll be missed.

She was born January 29, 1955 to the late Dr. Donald and Dorothy Mae Brandeau, the oldest of 4 siblings who’ve maintained a...

JoAnn Joyce Fabian

JoAnn Joyce Fabian

Sep 16, 2024

JoAnn Joyce Fabian, 89, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born on June 6, 1935, in Chicago to Gus and Della (Vick) Sandahl.

On September 19, 1953, JoAnn married the love of her life, Robert Fabian. A trailblazer in her time, JoAnn advanced from secretary to vice-president and part-owner of the Alan Drey...

Natalie Meierdirk

Natalie Meierdirk

Sep 12, 2024

Natalie Lynn (née Giannini) Meierdirk, 36 of Richmond, passed away on September 12, 2024 in McHenry. She was born on March 5, 1988, to Phillip and Patricia (née Abel) in McHenry, Illinois.

She was a devoted mother, and her greatest joy in life was her son. Known for her infectious energy, Natalie was a beacon of positivity and was truly the...

Carmelinda Stieber

Carmelinda Stieber

Sep 12, 2024

Carmelinda (Carmie) Stieber, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Carmelinda was born in Highland Park, IL on April 27, 1946 to Anthony and Christine Cariola.

Carmelinda is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, John Stieber; loving son, Keith, and daughter, Jodi (Robert) Holton; and grandchildren, Jacob, Brian and Emma Holton; siblings Antonia Morrison and John...

Sonia V. Gravenor

Sonia V. Gravenor

Sep 12, 2024

Sonia V. Gravenor, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1940, in Chicago to John and Vera (Ruman) Bachar.

Sonia was a proud graduate of Lake View High School and went on to have a successful career as a sales representative for Continental and KLM Airlines, where she worked for over...

Richard G. Stephans

Richard G. Stephans

Sep 11, 2024

Richard G. Stephans passed away peacefully September 11, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL, after a hard-fought battle with myasthenia gravis and lung cancer. He was born May 19, 1947 in Oak Park, IL to Stanley and Hazel Stephans.

Rich was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he courageously fought in Vietnam. There he was awarded the Bronze...

Anthony Joseph Gullo

Anthony Joseph Gullo

Sep 10, 2024

Anthony Joseph Gullo, 79, of Crystal Lake, passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born in Chicago on October 11, 1944, to Samuel and Jean (Galva) Gullo.

Anthony graduated from DePaul University and built a successful career as a commercial photographer. On June 22, 1968, he married Linda Hnetynka, and together they shared 56 years together.

Known for his kindness, patience,...

Louise M. Flannery

Louise M. Flannery

Sep 9, 2024

Louise (Lou) Murray Flannery, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Fall River, MA, Lou grew up in Bristol, RI, and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Education, where she met her love of 51 years, James Flannery, while playing the lead in a musical he was directing at...

Dina M. Blackmore

Dina M. Blackmore

Sep 8, 2024

Dina M. Blackmore passed away peacefully September 8, 2024 in Crystal Lake. She was born February 21, 1967 in Omaha, NE to Dean and Luella Kocina.

Dina is survived by her children, Trevor “T.J.”, Justin, Zachary “Zac” and Madison “Madi” Blackmore; siblings, Dru (Wendy) Kocina, Jan (Jill) Kocina, and Pamela Kocina-Kerzman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was...

Kathleen Therese Palmer-Mastrocinque

Kathleen Therese Palmer-Mastrocinque

Sep 8, 2024

Kathleen Therese Palmer-Mastrocinque (née Cisowski), affectionately known as Kacee, passed away on September 8, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jacqueline and Eugene Cisowski, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dunn.

Kacee is survived by her children, Jason (Jessica) Palmer and Danielle (Justin) Mastrocinque;...

Srinivas R. Chari

Srinivas R. Chari

Sep 8, 2024

Srinivas R. Chari, 75, of Green Oaks, IL, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on September 8, 2024. Born on November 4, 1948, in Madurai, India, Srinivas immigrated to the United States to pursue his Masters at Northwestern. Amrita joined him in Chicago in 1978 and they built their life together in the area ever since.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather,...

James H. Doessel, Sr.

James H. Doessel, Sr.

Sep 7, 2024

James “Jim” H. Doessel Sr. 82, of North Barrington, IL. Founder-owner and President of Northbrook Racquet Club for 54 years peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at his home.Jim was a pillar of the tennis community locally, regionally, and nationally. His induction into the Midwest Tennis Hall of Fame was a testament to all his hard work and...

Marie McKown Payes

Marie McKown Payes

Sep 5, 2024

Marie McKown Payes passed away peacefully September 5, 2024 at her home in Barrington surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 8,1938 in Chicago to Arthur and Alberta McKown. Marie is survived by her children, Pamela Payes Chandor and Todd Payes; and her grandchildren, Stebbins Chandor III, Brooke Chandor, and McKenna, Greyson, Kreitler, and Sutter Payes. She was...

Nancy C. Duffy

Nancy C. Duffy

Sep 5, 2024

Nancy C. Duffy, of Crystal Lake, passed away September 5, 2024, at the age of 89.

She was born May 8, 1935, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Fischer.

Nancy grew up in Park Ridge, attending Maine East High School, and she wanted to study nursing at one of the best nursing schools in the Midwest. In 1956,...

Joan Nebesky

Joan Nebesky

Sep 5, 2024

Joan I. Nebesky, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 86.

She was born July 6, 1938 in Chicago, the oldest of 3 children, the daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (nee Tafel) Radke. She grew up in Chicago on Ashland and Addison, attending St. Luke Lutheran School and Lakeview High...

Holly Wenig

Holly Wenig

Sep 3, 2024

Holly Ann (Carvell) Wenig of Cary, Illinois passed away on September 3, 2024, after a short illness. Holly was a caring and loving wife to Don Wenig with whom she was about to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. She was a proud and devoted Mom to Rebecca Ann. Holly was born in Chicago to the late Anita and James Carvell.

Holly...

Kathleen "Kay" Marie Fasano

Kathleen "Kay" Marie Fasano

Sep 3, 2024

Kathleen "Kay" M. Fasano, 83, a resident of Palatine for 50 years passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born on December 12, 1940 to John and Marie Leddy, Kay grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was deeply proud of her Irish heritage.

During an era when young women were expected to marry after high school Kay was determined...

William Henry Krueger

William Henry Krueger

Sep 1, 2024

William Henry Krueger, 88, of Lake Zurich, passed away on September 1, 2024, at his home in Vernon Hills. Born on April 28, 1936, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Henry and Lillian (Helmuth) Krueger, Bill spent the majority of his life in Lake Zurich. 

He married Dolores Hendrey on January 25, 1958, and together they raised two daughters, until her passing in...

Saranathan Sankarambodi

Saranathan Sankarambodi

Sep 1, 2024

Saranathan Narasimhan Sankarambodi, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

S.N. Saranathan was born in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India on August 5, 1942 as the youngest of nine siblings. He retired from Canara Bank after 33 years of dedicated service. He was considered an honest, trustworthy individual and was well respected by his colleagues.

Saranathan is survived by his...

Chad Dexter Blanton

Chad Dexter Blanton

Aug 29, 2024

Chad Dexter Blanton, 47, of the Village of Lakewood, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1977 in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Loretta (Mullins) Blanton and the late Dexter Blanton.

On April 2, 2010, Chad married Laura McShane in Austin, Texas. Together, they built a life raising their two children, Tyler Ethan, 13, and...

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