2020

Jean Nancy Orloff (nee Pfiffner), age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Jean was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 9, 1932. She graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, with a degree in Economics and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Jean enjoyed golf and social events at...

2020

Frank brought warmth, joy, and a sense of security to everyone he knew. His friends and family thought of him as their rock, their dad, or their best friend. He would often joke that he didn’t like anyone, but “you” were his favorite.

Frank passed away suddenly and his spirit left this earth on a sunny, tropical...

2020

Forever in our hearts,

Diane Miller,53, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday February 20, 2020 at her residence in lake Zurich. She leaves behind so many that loved her. John and Debbie England took her into their family over 30 years ago. She was loved as a sister by Jessica (Murphy), Ashley, Stephanie, and Matthew...

2020

Fred L. Sumeriski, 80, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Libertyville, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our heavenly father on February 5, 2020. He was born in August of 1939, in Manteno, IL to Julianna Maire Grumbach and was adopted by Dewey and Sara Sumeriski of Libertyville, IL.

Fred will be loving cherished and deeply...

2020

Judith K. Stejskal, 81, born on October 2, 1938 to the late Richard and Francis Fiesenger, and passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020. Two days later, her husband, Ronald E. Stejskal, 81, born on August 7, 1938 to the late Earl and Margaret Stejskal, also passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020. Judy and Ron are survived by...

Dec 31, 2019

Fern I. Christian, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019.

Fern was born on December 24th, 1924 in Chicago, IL. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. Fern was an avid reader and loved to spend time with her family.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Dec 31, 2019

Brian M. McCabe, 57, of Barrington and formerly of Batavia, was born on February 2, 1962 and passed away suddenly on December 31, 2019. Brian was the loving father of Taylor, Kendall and Abbey McCabe; beloved grandfather of Finnegan McCabe and Olivia Scionti; cherished son of Patricia McCabe; and dear brother of Dennis (Cindy) McCabe, Bridgett (Joe) Martino, Denise...

Dec 31, 2019

William W. “Ward” Richardson, age 98, of Lake Barrington, died on December 31, 2019 after a long battle with dementia.  He was born in Chicago on December 8, 1921 and was the son of the late Elizabeth (née Ward) Richardson of Chicago and the late Charles Richardson of Horsham, England.  He was predeceased in death by his wife of...

Dec 31, 2019

Stanley Kalinowski was born February 14, 1941 in Poland to Bronislaw and Wiktoria Kalinowski.  He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, December 31, 2019.

Stanley is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eugenia; children, Christopher (Tammy) Kalinowski, and Caroline (Steve) Pytlak; grandchildren, Christopher (Christina), Matthew, Daniel, Heather, Andrew, and Lukas; great grandchildren, Christopher John...

Dec 31, 2019

Alice R. Kruk, of Saint Charles, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of December 31, 2019 at Prairieview at the Garlands in Barrington.  She was 91. Alice had been in declining health following emergency surgery for a broken hip in November.

Alice will be greatly missed by her husband of 57 years, Edwin, her son,...

Dec 30, 2019

Robert “Bob” W. Taylor, 66, of Crystal Lake passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.    Survivors include his loving wife, Lorraine; step daughter, Benae; father, W.J. Taylor; sister, Janelle (Roy) Steinberg; brother, Jim Taylor; nieces, Alex and Vanessa; and his nephew, John.

Bob graduated from Dundee High School, class of 1971 and went...

Dec 30, 2019

Ronald L. Wood, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served as a radar specialist on B-29’s and B-47’s. Ronald owned B&W Corp. in Bensenville and provided job opportunities to many neighbors and family members.

Ronald is survived by his loving children,...

Dec 30, 2019

Pamela Cumpton, 70, of Barrington, IL, passed away in her home on December 30, 2019, surrounded by friends and family.

Pam was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Stuart Williams and Fern Brekke, on December 28, 1949. She was a proud alumna of North Park Academy and Northwestern University. She attended graduate school at the University...

Dec 30, 2019

Richard John Ryan, of Barrington, recently of Littleton, CO, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born on November 17, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Lydia Ryan.

Richard had a strong interest in radio technology at a young age. He studied electrical engineering at Illinois Institute...

Dec 29, 2019

Frederick James Daeschler, 75, of Barrington, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was born March 13, 1944 in Chicago, the son of the late Frederick and Florence (nee Lessick) Daeschler.

Frederick is survived by his brother, John (Mary Ann) Daeschler and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2019

Edna S. Bruzzino, 95, passed away on December 29, 2019.  She was born in Chicago on October 7, 1924 to Richard and Bertha (nee Schunk) Carlberg, the second to last of nine children.

On February 5, 1942 she married Ralph Bruzzino.  They were married 54 years before his passing in 1996.   Together they raised three children in...

Dec 28, 2019

J. David "Dave" Pepper, 59, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home in Barrington, Illinois. He was born in Evanston on January 15, 1960 to Richard and Roxelyn Pepper. He was a civil engineering graduate of Iowa State University, where he met his wife, Katy. Dave served as CEO of Pepper Construction Group...

Dec 27, 2019

Mehul Vora, age 49, of Hawthorn Woods, transcended to heaven on December 27th, 2019.

Mehul will forever be remembered by his loving wife Preeti Gupta Vora, children Eshana & Rushil Vora and Parents Lalit and Sudha Vora. Along with his immediate family, Mehul is fondly cherished by his elder brother (Bimal), bhabhi (Ushma), sister (Dipti), brother-in-law (Navin),...

Dec 26, 2019

Lois Palmer Reid, 93, of Niagara Falls and Lewiston and recently of Augusta, Maine, died at her daughter’s home in Crystal Lake, Illinois on December 26, 2019. Lois was born in Niagara Falls on December 17, 1926, the daughter of Howard J. and Edith (Howell) Palmer, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She attended Antioch College, but suspended...

Dec 23, 2019

Audrey Armour Ayars, 66, of Barrington, IL was born on February 16, 1953 to Jean and the late, T. Stanton Armour, and passed away in the late evening hours of December 23, 2019 after a long illness. She attended the Lake Forest Country Day School and Westover School in Connecticut. Trained in Chicago as a Montessori teacher, she taught...