Mar 29, 2021

Carol A. Diamond, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 29, 2021 with her beloved family by her side. Carol was born on April 27, 1943 in Chicago to John and Helen (nee Jaronski) Andrysiak.

Carol graduated from Bremen High School, Midlothian, IL in 1961, achieving high scholastic honors. She worked in various companies as an...

Mar 26, 2021

Robert Russel Hyde was born December 19, 1937 in Chicago to David and Myrtle Hyde.  He passed away peacefully March 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

On May 20, 1961 Bob married the love of his life, Challyn DeBaugh.  They were two months shy of their 60th anniversary.

Bob served in the U.S. Army...

Mar 25, 2021

Ernest A. Strzempa was born February 3, 1940 in Chicago to Stanley and Sophie Strzempa.  He passed away peacefully at his home March 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the N.F.L.C.C. National Fishing Club.  He was an avid sports fan, especially the Green Bay...

Mar 25, 2021

Lodovica “Lodi” Mula was born August 26, 1944, in Chicago to John Dispensa and Frances Naso.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 25, 2021.

Lodi was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Crystal Lake.

Lodi is survived by her husband of nearly...

Mar 25, 2021

James Scott Baer, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 72.

He was born September 11, 1948 in Bloomington, IN, the son of the late Harold George and Jean Catherine (nee Daniels) Baer.

James was an educator for 39 years. He began his...

Mar 22, 2021

Joshua A. Stolldorf, (Fish) Born: Dec. 6 1989; Woodstock, IL Died: Mar. 22 2021; Woodstock, age 31, passed away at home unexpectedly the morning of March 22 2021. Joshua was born December 6th 1989, to Aaron and Tracee Stolldorf, in Woodstock, Illinois. A graduate of Woodstock High School Class of 2008, Josh played Goalie for the Highschool Soccer team....

Mar 22, 2021

Donald F. Novak, 71, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1949 in Chicago to Frank and Stella Novak.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and retired electrical engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics...

Mar 22, 2021

Ralph P. Meckel , longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born July 22, 1939, the son of the late Ralph and Bertha Meckel.

Ralph attended Case Western Reserve and graduated as a civil engineer. He also served in the US Army...

Mar 21, 2021

Robert (Bud) Parrish, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 29, 1940 in Elgin to Melvin (Casey) and Frieda Parrish.  He was a 4th generation resident of Crystal Lake.

Bud graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School, Class of 1959.  Following graduation,...

Mar 21, 2021

Patricia C. Campione, 85 of Crystal Lake, born on April 29, 1935 to Frank and Josephine Szarzynski, and passed away on March 21, 2021. Patricia was the loving mother of Sue (Mark) Owsiany; “Nannie” to Tiffany (Dave) Favinger, Stephanie Owsiany, and Anthony (Ryan) Owsiany; and “NeNe” to Jaden, Karson, Kinsley, and Benjamin.

Patricia was preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2021

Anna Mae Frech, age 96, of Barrington, formerly of Palatine and Mt. Prospect, born April 22, 1924 in Manlius, Illinois, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the JourneyCare Pepper Family Hospice Care Center in Barrington.

Mrs. Frech had been employed as a secondary school teacher, both full and part time, for many years. Later in life, she...

Mar 19, 2021

Michael Steven Patte, 45, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly March 19, 2021.

He was born May 31, 1975 in Chicago, the son of Dr. Robert and Kathleen (Altieri) Patte.

Mike was the loving husband of Toni (nee Schevers); dear brother of Christine (Eric) Schmitt; cherished uncle of Bobby and Bennett Schmitt; beloved...

Mar 19, 2021

Arline June Phalin, age 86 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at the Reserve at Oswego, IL surrounded by her husband and family on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born June 10, 1934 in Oak Park, IL. She was the daughter of the late Fred Joseph and Sylvia Jirsa Svoboda. In 1936, after the death of her mother...

Mar 18, 2021

Robert S. Rathford, 86, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Barrington. He was born in Joliet on May 26, 1934 to Robert E. and Mary Ellen (Moriarty) Rathford.

Survivors include his children, Tom Rathford, Michael Rathford, and Kathy (Chris) Kaiser; grandchildren, Eric, Alex, Sarah and Katie Kaiser; and siblings, Ann (Gary) Still and Steve (Sue) Rathford....

Mar 17, 2021

Michele Kacer was an inspiration. A beacon of love, compassion, humanity, generosity. She was hilarious, able to make you laugh under the most dire circumstances. Michele passed away on March 17th of 2021 after a lifelong fight against heart failure and a staggering amount of other issues that, on paper, should've taken her from us decades ago. But her...

Mar 16, 2021

Mildred “Micki” Garvin (nee Norris), age 58, of lake Zurich, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 16, 2021. She was born in Newburn, NC on February 25, 1963.

Mildred is survived by her beloved husband, Jeff Garvin; loving sons, Monty and Aaron Meister and Alex and Justin Garvin; daughter-in-law, Natalie Garvin; mother, Brenda Martin Avery; and...

Mar 16, 2021

Tim Dilsaver, 65, of Fox River Grove passed away peacefully at home with his wife and son by his side on March 16, 2021. He was born on September 27, 1955 in Evanston, Illinois to Carl and Joanne (Herschbach) Dilsaver. He is survived by his wife Susan (Heffner), son Timothy Jr., and father Carl Dean Dilsaver. He was preceded...

Mar 15, 2021

Tyler Wills, age 39, of Lake Zurich, Illinois and formerly of South Bend Indiana died Monday, March 15 in a one car accident within a half mile of his home.

He is survived by his fiancé and love of his life Stephanie Brown; his parents, Martyn (Kathleen) Wills of South Bend, IN and Beth (Bob) Plato of...

Mar 14, 2021

Jo Ann Erickson, 82, of Fox River Grove, Illinois, passed away on March 14, 2021 at Sunrise of Barrington in Barrington, Illinois. Born April 25, 1938 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Clifford and Madeline Fitterer. She married Gary Erickson, also from Burlington, Iowa, 58 years ago on July 26, 1962 with whom she had two daughters....

Mar 14, 2021

Donald C. “Don” Kendeigh, 81, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 due to complications from a heart procedure. He was surrounded by his beloved family.

Don was born on August 18, 1939 in Amherst, Ohio, the son of Dr. Samuel Charles and Dorothy Sutton Kendeigh. He attended Champaign High School in Champaign, Illinois, where he became an...