Aug 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Marcia Albuck-Barker announces her passing on August 14, 2021 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL. Her beloved husband Mert Barker was with her until the end. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her loving kindness and beautiful smile.

Marica was born...

Aug 13, 2021

Esther Maye Kane, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 90.

She was born March 27, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Joseph Riff and Mabel McCarty.

Esther was the loving wife of the late Thomas Michael Kane; beloved mother of Tim (Jeanine), Shawn,...

Aug 12, 2021

Kristine Louise Phillips passed from this world to the next on August 12, 2021 after a long illness. She leaves behind her bereft family; parents, Richard and Joyce Phillips; children, Corey and Aubrey Geddings; sisters, Marta Phillips and Holly Kranzmann; business partner and honorary brother, Matt Kraycinovich; grandson, Jack Wade; nieces, Madeleine Phillips, and Alyssa and Sydney Kranzmann; and ...

Aug 12, 2021

Harold “Hal” Guenther, a longtime resident of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully at age 93 on August 12, 2021.

Hal was born in Long Island, New York on September 27, 1927 to Walter and Christina Guenther and raised in Lynbrook, Long Island with three younger sisters. He entered military service after high school in 1945 and served...

Aug 11, 2021

Adeline Julia Fencik (nee Glow), 91, of Zion and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Adeline had a full and wonderful life experiencing Chicago throughout WWII and the Korean War where her husband honorably served. At Barrington High School, her husband John was a long-time Assistant Principal and Adeline worked many years for School...

Aug 11, 2021

Marian Jurczyk, 95, of Northbrook, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021. She was born on May 24, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Sam and Josephine Gerambia.

She worked at TMI as a secretary (or fondly referred to as office mom) and then at Allstate Insurance as a cashier.  Marian has been retired for many years which...

Aug 11, 2021

Andrew R. Engelhardt, 48, of Barrington, IL. passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1973 in Arlington Heights, IL.

Andrew was an Estimator and Representative at Parisi Paving and Sealing. He also worked as a Coordinator for both LifeSource and Suncoast blood banks.

Andrew enjoyed his years of service...

Aug 10, 2021

Maria Lina Sellevold, 59, currently of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away August 10, 2021.  She was born in Chicago on October 6, 1961 to Aldo and Joanna Piscitelli.

Maria fell in love with David Sellevold while still in high school and soon realized they were destined to be together.  They married on March 27, 1987 at...

Aug 10, 2021

Kathryn Aileen Fore DeMent of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on August 10, 2021 at the age of 78. Her celebration of life will be on October 16, 2021 beginning with a visitation at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010. Kathryn (Kate) was born on August 21, 1942...

Aug 10, 2021

Irene Marie Pietrzak 88, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 10 after a four – year struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born May 22, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Rose Florek.

Irene Florek was united in marriage with Frank Pietrzak on Saturday, August 1, 1953 at Saint Florian Church in Chicago, Illinois....

Aug 10, 2021

Daniel C. Noe, 29 of Cary, IL was born on April 23, 1992 and passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021. Dan was the loving son of Kelvin and Shawn (nee O'Connor) Noe; dear brother of Brendan Noe; cherished uncle of Bryant and Brently; and cousin, nephew, and friend of many. Daniel will be remembered for his love of...

Aug 8, 2021

Paul J. Rogawski, of Crystal Lake, IL, (formerly of Elmwood Park, IL and El Paso, TX) passed away peacefully in his home on August 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by Alicia, the love of his life and his wife of 65 years. Paul is survived by his children, Ronald (Karen) Rogawski, Mark Rogawski, Annette (Kevin) Miller, and...

Aug 8, 2021

Josef J. Schmidt, age 78, passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021 after a long battle with COVID-19 and other underlying health issues.

Josef was born in Germany and immigrated to the U.S. when he was 14. He was a kind man with a very big heart. He met his wife while at work and they were...

Aug 7, 2021

Inez Carmichael, 92, of Barrington, IL, passed away August 7, 2021. She was born June 1, 1929, in Minter, Alabama to Sperlin and Beatrice Carmichael.

Inez spent her adolescent and grammar school years in minter, but moved to Selma, Alabama, where she attended high school and college, earning a diploma and a business education and technical certificate....

Aug 7, 2021

David John Myers, 62, lifelong member of Barrington, IL was born on March 4, 1959 to Byron and Jean Myers and passed away on August 7, 2021. David was the beloved father of Christopher Arthur (Jessica) Kelsey and step-daughter, Nicole Anders; cherished grandfather of Layne Adrianne and Ashton Arthur Kelsey; dear brother of Byron Myers, Margaret Myers and Karen...

Aug 6, 2021

Betty R. Womack Anderson, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021.  She was born in Freeport, IL to David Wales and Marian (nee Shilling) Gossard.

Betty grew up in Lanark, IL and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Northern Illinois University.  She was a teacher at Briargate Elementary School in...

Aug 5, 2021

Thaddeus P. (Ted) Ozga, age 94, of Galena, Illinois, went home to the Lord on August 5, 2021 following a brief illness.

The fifth child of Thomas and Catherine Ozga, Ted was born and raised in Chicago. He studied at Foreman High School before being drafted into the military.  Ted served in the army infantry and was...

Aug 5, 2021

Charles William “Bill” Kottka, 72, of Crystal Lake passed away on August 5, 2021.  He was born in Leesburg, VA on September 24, 1948, to Robert and Edna (Glascock) Kottka.

While a student at Purdue University, Bill married Gay Weese.  They just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on June 8th.  After a few transfers for his work,...

Aug 4, 2021

Catherine C. “Betty” Schmidt, 87, of Barrington, passed away August 4, 2021 after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 2, 1934, in Chicago to Osa Leonard and Dorothy “McComas” Clark.

Catherine Elizabeth Clark married John Thomas Schmidt on April 19, 1959 at First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge. Betty and Tom were...

Aug 4, 2021

Donald J. Lewis, 68, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  He was born in Chicago on January 13, 1953, to Donald E. and Evelyn (nee Darling) Lewis.

He was a graduate and proud member of “The Wild Bunch” of Prospect High School class of 1971. Don went on to graduate...