Mario Paone

Feb 9, 2020

Mario Paone, 91, of Algonquin, formerly of Huntley, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020. He was born on February 15, 1928 in Italy to the late Francisco and Josephine Paone.

Mario served in the Italian Air Force and was discharged in 1950. On July 11, 1957 he was united in marriage to Mary Girardi in Italy....

Kevin Thomas Gels

Feb 6, 2020

Kevin T. Gels, 59, of Chicago passed away February 6, 2020.  He was born in Bay Shore (Long Island), NY on February 26, 1960 to Donald and Lois Gels.

Survivors include his mom, Lois; siblings, Duane (Julie), Timothy, Carey (Joseph) McGovern, and Matthew; and nieces and nephews, Ryan and Joshua McGovern, Noah, Molly and Logan Gels, and...

Ronald G. Meyer

Feb 5, 2020

Ronald G. Meyer was born April 19, 1945 in Chicago to John and Lorraine Meyer.  He passed away February 5, 2020.

Ron’s formative years were influenced by Rock and Roll, classic muscle cars, a blue-collar work ethic, and a general life motto of living with no regrets.  He learned the trades from his father, establishing a career...

Robert Patrick Martin

Feb 5, 2020

Robert Patrick Martin, age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5th, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Bob was born in Olean, NY on October 6th, 1962. He was a graduate of Clarkson University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his career involving semi-conductors and mobile technologies in Silicon Valley before starting...

Mitchell Ian Kinstler

Feb 5, 2020

Mitch was born August 18, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY to John and Claire Kinstler.  He passed away February 5, 2020.

Mitch is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Sherry; children, Kristina, Jacob (Lauren), Jordan, Grace Kinstler, and Tyler (Morgan) Johnson; and sister Shari (late Bill) Lackey.  He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Diane J. Shafer

Feb 5, 2020

Diane J. Shafer, 63, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1955 in Denver, CO to William and Mary (nee Benson) Shafer.

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Carolyn T. Lillegard

Feb 4, 2020

Carolyn T. Lillegard, 71 of Woodstock and formerly of Crystal Lake, was born on April 1, 1948 in Chicago to the late Victor and Eva Bubnis and passed away on February 4, 2020. Carolyn was the loving wife of Thomas for 49 years; dear sister of Rita Minich; cherished aunt and friend of many. She was preceded in death...

Norman Arthur Winter Jr.

Feb 4, 2020

Norman Arthur Winter Jr., age 73, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020.

Norman was born in Forest Park, IL on October 22nd, 1946.  Norm had a great sense of humor. He was very active in his church, serving as a Sunday school teacher for over 40 years. Norm loved the Lord with all his...

John Lukanitsch

Feb 3, 2020

John Lukanitsch, a long-time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away suddenly but peacefully on February 3, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born on July 22, 1952 in Evanston to the late John and Joan (nee Lafferty) Lukanitsch.

Full obituary and services are pending.

Leonard Vincent Pantaleo

Feb 3, 2020

Leonard V. Pantaleo, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3rd, 2020, with his loving family by his side.

Leonard was born on November 17th, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He spent two years St. Mary’s University before finishing his Civil Engineering degree at Purdue University.  While at Purdue University, he was a proud member of Sigma...

Casey Lynn Handal

Feb 1, 2020

When God takes someone away from us,

He leaves the most important thing about that person in us…..right here in our hearts.

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Casey Lynn Handal was born on July...

Brian W. Comiskey

Feb 1, 2020

Brian W. Comiskey, age 64, passed away in his home in Crystal Lake, IL, on February 1, 2020.

Brian is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters, Kaitlyn (Andrew) Eggers and Brianna (Jase) Roan; as well as his siblings, Tom, Margaret, and Kerry (Amity) Comiskey.

Brian was born August 14, 1955, the eldest of the...

Charleen M. (Schneff) Thompson

Jan 30, 2020

Char was born February 23, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa to Henry and Lillian Schneff.  She passed away January 30, 2020 in Barrington

Char graduated from Barrington High School in 1944 and attended the University of Arizona.  She worked at the Jewel Tea Company during WWII.  Char’s mother, Lillian, owned and operated the Bob and Betty Shop on...

Ricardo Diaz-Flores

Jan 30, 2020

Ricardo Diaz-Flores, 67, of Dyer, IN, recently of Elk Grove Village, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1952 in Mexico to Silverio Diaz-Ortiz and Eulalia Flores-Padilla.

Ricardo cherished his family and especially enjoyed going to yard sales with his sweetheart, shopping for his family and...

Ralph M. Dawson

Jan 30, 2020

Ralph M. Dawson of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 30, 2020 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington with his family at his side.  Ralph was born in Maywood Park, IL, to Jim and Angie Dawson on June 12, 1929. The family moved to Crystal Lake when Ralph was 8 years old. Though they lived across the street from...

Nancy Joyce Westermann

Jan 29, 2020

Nancy Joyce Westermann, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Palatine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the age of 66.

She was born March 27, 1953, the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Johnson.

Nancy is survived by her husband, William; her sons, William (Lauren), Daniel (Nicole), David...

William T. Ewert

Jan 28, 2020

William “Bill” T. Ewert, 88, formerly of Ingleside passed away on January 28, 2020 at the Bickford of Crystal Lake.  He was born in Chicago on September 30, 1931 to Wilbert and Henrietta (Petersen) Ewert.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Diane; daughter, Denise (Peter) Younger; grandsons, James (Megan) and Steven; his sister, Joyce...

Eleanor D. Swett

Jan 28, 2020

Eleanor Dulin Swett, 92 of St. Augustine and formerly of Barrington, was born on July 3, 1927 and passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020. Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bruce) Becker and grandchildren, Robert and Thomas Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hale and Helen Dulin; and husband, Bobby. Eleanor will be remembered...

Jasper B. Sanfilippo

Jan 28, 2020

Jasper B. Sanfilippo, 88 of Barrington Hills, was born on March 26, 1931 in Chicago, and passed away peacefully at home January 28, 2020 surrounded by family.

Jasper attended Lake View High School in Chicago and was a 1953 graduate of the University of Illinois.  After graduation, he served 6 months Tour of Duty in the U.S....

Charles L. Brenneman

Jan 26, 2020

Charles L. Brenneman, 87, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at his home in Barrington, IL. Chuck was born in New Castle, PA on June 29, 1932 to Paul and Margaret Brenneman. He was a proud US Army veteran who began his military career as a jumper and ended as a Sergeant. After military service, Chuck joined Jewel...