Jan 23, 2020

William “Bill” Corvillion, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born on June 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Myrtle Corvillion.

Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Marines, following in his father and brother’s footsteps. He was a member of...

Jan 22, 2020

Lynn M. (Thomas) Thillman, 73, of Crystal Lake passed away January 22, 2020.  She was born October 2nd, 1946 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Clayton and Jeannette (Lothian) Thomas.

Lynn was a graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School Class of 1964.  On June 7, 1969 she married Douglas Thillman at St. Thomas Catholic Church in...

Jan 22, 2020

John Hacker of Lake Zurich passed away January 22, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. He was born January 23, 1928 in Evanston, IL to John and Martha Hacker.

John is survived by his sons, Paul (Rhonda), and Larry (Tamara) Hacker; and grandchildren, Jenna (James), Lisa, Brian, Jordan, and Cody.  He was preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2020

Megan Patricia Butz, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

Megan was born in Columbus, OH, on September 26th, 1993. She attended St. Francis de Sales grade school and Carmel Catholic High School. Throughout school, Meg was never idle. She loved playing basketball and golf, guitar, crafting, traveling, and volunteering, especially with Catholic Heart Work...

Jan 21, 2020

James F. Busse, 96, of Lincolnshire, at rest January 21, 2020.

Loving husband of Sheila (nee Calder) and the late Mary (nee Petrosky) and Nina (nee  McLeod), cherished father of Denise, and dear brother of the late Benjamin Busse, Edmund Bosek and Theresa Bruser.

Visitation Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 9 a.m. until the time...

Jan 21, 2020

Sara Marion Demitralis (nee Trippiedi), age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Sara was born on March 20, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois where she resided until she married in 1963. Shortly after marrying, she moved to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago where she raised her family.  She spent her later years residing in Crystal...

Jan 20, 2020

Kurt H. “Corky” Knaack, a life-long resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born on May 18, 1933 in Crystal Lake to the late Louis and Fern (nee Wakley) Knaack.

He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Jan 19, 2020

Kenneth Robert Janiak, 73, of McHenry, born on March 4, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Aloysius and Irene Janiak (nee Sebeil) and passed away on January 19, 2020 in Barrington, IL. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Lora Jean Janiak. He is survived by his wife, Georgenne Van Geenen; his son,...

Jan 19, 2020

Kathleen Joyce D’Adamo (Skrak), 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in her home in Barrington, IL. She grew up in Prospect, PA, and later made her permanent home in Illinois where she met the love of her life, Mark D’Adamo. They were married on July 25, 1998.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband...

Jan 19, 2020

Harriet Jane Svensson, 92, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

She was born January 17, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Monrad and Helene (nee Sivertsen) Nedrebo.

Harriet will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...

Jan 19, 2020

Richard C. Mooney, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 80.  He was born on December 1, 1939, in Albany, OR to the late Claude and Gladys (nee Madden) Mooney.

Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Air Force after completing...

Jan 18, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Neudahl, maiden King, born Russo on September 23, 1958, transitioned to eternal life in her lord and savior Jesus Christ’s presence on January 18, 2020, as a result of complications during treatment of a recurrence of multiple myeloma. She was 61.

She was predeceased by her brother, Tony; mother,  Barbara; and...

Jan 18, 2020

Constance “Conni” Hummel, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born in Good Hope, IL to Virgil and Elinor (nee Mitchell) Washburn on February 19, 1943.

Conni married her high-school sweetheart, James “Jim” Hummel in 1965; they celebrated 49 years until his passing in 2015. She graduated from Florida State University with a B.A,...

Jan 18, 2020

Larry was born March 21, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to Laurence and Wilma Vondrasek. He passed away peacefully at his home January 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Lauren; son, Laurence (Heather); grandchildren, Samantha and Lincoln; and sister, Kathleen Schweder.  He was preceded in death by his parents....

Jan 17, 2020

Lloyd W. Mueller, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his winter home in Arizona.

He was born January 20, 1934 in Platteville Wisconsin, the son of the late William and Clara (Trankle) Mueller.

He graduated from Mount Hope, Wisconsin High School in 1952.  In 1956 he graduated from Cornell...

Jan 17, 2020

Nancy L. Alvord, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020.

She was born August 16, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Ted and Sophie Chudy.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Ralph) Sidorowicz of Crystal Lake and Kimberly England of Aurora, Colorado; and her grandchildren, Bryan Wiersma, Andrew...

Jan 16, 2020

Ann P. Johnson, 86, of Barrington. Ann was born Aug. 18, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH to John and Leona Porteous. She passed away peacefully at her home at Sunrise Senior Living in Barrington Jan. 16, 2020. Ann is survived by her six children, Gail Ann J. Goldstead (Eric Jebsen), Mike Johnson, Kathy (Michael) Motch, Carol (Ken) Watt, Stephen Johnson,...

Jan 15, 2020

Micki Catherine Heck, nee Chialtas, age 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at Valley Hi Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

She was born January 4, 1930 to Mary and Gus Chialtas in Chicago where she resided until moving to Crystal Lake in 1954.

Micki attended University of Illinois as an art major...

Jan 15, 2020

Evelyn Anna-Marie Knuth (nee Kohlmann), 90, was born in Chicago, the only child of Klaus Heinrich and Anna (Freudenthal) Kohlmann, and passed away on January 15, 2020. Evelyn is survived by her children, Charles LeRoy (Heidi) Knuth, Nancy Lynn (George) Holtz, David Alan (Carol) Knuth; grandsons, Steven (Cori) Knuth and Matthew (Blythe, Special Friend) Knuth; and great-grandson, Marcus Knuth....

Jan 13, 2020

Brian “Wheels” Melhorn, 40, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Crystal Lake. He was born on May 10, 1979 in Peru, Indiana to Robert and Arla (nee Pearce) Melhorn.

Brian found great freedom in his wheelchair and great joy in his God-Daughters, Rosei and Ehle, along with, his many friends. He...