Nov 12, 2020

Kathleen Harris Kraus, 79, of Lake Barrington and The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 12, 2020. She was born on October 15, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Greg and Dorothy Harris.

Kathy was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and attended Dominican High School and Mount Mary...

Nov 11, 2020

Marlene F. Lyon, 85, longtime resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020. She was born September 2, 1935, in Black River Falls, WI to the late Theodore and Helen Bunde.

On May 24, 1956 Marlene was united in marriage to Dewey Lyon in Black River Falls, WI. They celebrated 49 years together until his...

Nov 11, 2020

Rita Ellen June (nee O’Brien), 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 11, 2020.

She was born in Geneva, Illinois on August 3, 1927. After high school, Rita worked as a secretary at Lewis College where she met her first husband, Henry Lang. While they raised their four children, she worked part-time at the Louise Quinn dress...

Nov 9, 2020

Jane Barbara Sanhamel (nee Galecki), age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Jane is survived by her loving children, Joan (Bill) Von Eye (nee Sanhamel), Judith (John) Kramer (nee Sanhamel), and Robert (Jill) Sanhamel; grandchildren, Suzanne (John Lee) Walters, Garrett (Gina) and Justin (Jennifer) Von Eye, Clifford (Mia) Kramer, Pamela Kramer, Courtney (Marc) Petrocci,...

Nov 8, 2020

Gerald Q. Stone, of Crystal Lake, was born March 30, 1947 in Talladega, AL to Roland and Lucy Stone.  He passed away peacefully at his home November 8, 2020.

Jerry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1966-1968.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol; children, Stephen D. (Shelly) Johnson and...

Nov 7, 2020

Donald C. Wray, 92, of Barrington, was born on June 21, 1928 in Chicago to the late George and Isabel (nee Casey) Wray, and passed away on November 7, 2020.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War era, where he was awarded a Victory Medal. He was a successful...

Nov 7, 2020

Timothy John Howard, of Barrington/Inverness, passed away on November 7, 2020 at the age of 63 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

He was born July 23, 1957 in Chicago, the son of John and Anita (deceased) Howard.  He grew up and lived in the suburbs of Schaumburg and Barrington, having graduated from Barrington...

Nov 6, 2020

David Eugene Abbott, age 67, died of complications of heart disease on Friday, November 6, 2020

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Laura of Crystal Lake who was devoted to him and helped him navigate through his long and challenging illness; his mother, Gerry, of Akron, OH; brother, Phil (Denise); sister Nancy (George) Blind; sister-in-law Sherry...

Nov 6, 2020

Ann Elizabeth Petraitis, 75, of Barrington Hills, IL was born on March 21, 1945 and passed away on November 6, 2020.

Ann was born in Elgin and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from Barat College of The Sacred Heart in Lake Forest. She later received her Master’s degree from University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana in 2007....

Nov 6, 2020

Michael A. Sorensen, 66, of Cary passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 from complications of Dementia.   He was born in Chicago to James and Erlene Sorensen.

Mike grew up in Arlington Heights and moved to Cary after meeting Linda Struve in 1975. Married in 1977, they just celebrated their 43rd anniversary.   Together they raised a son,...

Nov 4, 2020

Julia “Jules” M. Saban, of Woodstock, was born September 8, 1980 in Elgin, IL to Joseph and Deborah (Creegan) Saban.  She passed away at her home Nov. 4, 2020.

Julia is survived by her children, Madelyn and Boedi Newsom; mother, Deborah Saban; and brothers, Matthew (Julie) Saban, and Thomas Saban.  She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 2, 2020

Donald E. Anderson, from Crystal Lake Illinois, passed away November 2, 2020 at the age of 89   He was born on March 5th, 1931 in Moline IL to Floyd and Amy Forber Anderson.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy (William) Moerschbaecher, of McHenry, IL; son, Kerry (Jill) Anderson, of Lake Ozark, MO; grandchildren  Shannon Moerschbaecher, Maggie...

Nov 2, 2020

Rosemary “Rosie” Mete (nee Favaro), 66 of Buffalo Grove, IL was born on August 12, 1954 and passed away on November 2, 2020. Rosie was the beloved wife of Donald Mete; loving mother of Gina Mete, Julie (the late James) Shaver, and Angela Mete; cherished grandmother of Sofia and Briana Onan; dear sister of Joannie (the late Edward) Groneman,...

Nov 1, 2020

Ernesto “Neto” Martinez, of Lake Zurich, IL completed his earthly journey and entered eternal life on Sunday morning, November 1, 2020 at his home. Ernie was born on December 23, 1942 in Big Wells, TX, the son of Augustin T. and Maria Del Refugio Martinez. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 52 years, Stephanie. Ernie...

Nov 1, 2020

Gale Maureen Cohen-DeMarco passed away at 3:55am on November 1 with Pete and Brock by her bedside in Elgin, Illinois.

A public, COVID-safe drive-by memorial is planned for November 6, 2020 from 1 to 3PM in front of Gale and Pete’s house at 27621 West Lakeview Drive North in Lake Barrington. We ask that you honor Gale’s...

Oct 31, 2020

Rochelle B. Jesse, 85, of Mount Prospect passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Revere Court of Crystal Lake where she had been a resident for the past two years.  She was born in Chicago on September 20, 1935.

Chelle is survived by her children, Jolene (Michael) Sandberg, Deanna (Michael) Tangen, Jennifer (Rev. Keith) Schreiner, and...

Oct 30, 2020

Maryann Lucy Knizner, of Kildeer, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born on May 4th, 1932 in Harvey, Illinois but was a proud south side Chicagoan for the majority of her life. Maryann was the daughter of the late George and Bertha Lagut and sister of the late Edwin (Kay) Lagut....

Oct 30, 2020

Harry Eisfelder, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Crystal Lake on October 30, 2020.

Harry was born February 27, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Catherine Eisfelder. He joined the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam. When he returned, Harry went to college and graduated from Western...

Oct 29, 2020

Mark Boratto, 54, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly October 29, 2020. He was born August 22, 1966 in Chicago, the son of Ampelio and the late Joanne Boratto.

Mark is survived by his wife, Kelly; his daughters, Madeline and Anabelle; siblings, Nina Boratto and Nick (Christine) Boratto; stepbrother, Elliot Anderson; and his nieces and nephews.

Oct 29, 2020

Lindsey Laverne Koehler, 33 of Illinois, North Carolina and Wisconsin passed away on Thursday October 29, 2020.

Mother of her greatest Dane Raleigh. Loving Daughter of Glenn & Debbie Koehler, dearest sister of Bridgette, Katie and Lori, best auntie to Kay, Bill, Josh, Zack, Jackie, Brett and Cam.

She had a passion for all living...