Sep 30, 2019

Eleanor M. Stegeman (nee Krecker), age 90, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.

Eleanor was born at home on the farm in Wheeling, IL on October 15, 1928 to William and Elizabeth Krecker.

The family moved to Crystal Lake in 1939 where she attended Immanuel...

Sep 29, 2019

Janet M. Kratochvil, 59, of Crystal Lake was born on October 3, 1959 and passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2019. Janet was the loving wife of Gene for 33 years; cherished mother of Gregory Kratochvil and MaryJo (Daniel) Nitz; dear sister of James and Joseph Heaney; best friend and sister-in-law of Brenda Hooper; and beloved aunt, cousin, and...

Sep 29, 2019

Stephanie L Garcia, née Toussaint, was born October 14th, 1963 and passed away with her loving family by her side on September 29th, 2019.

She loved children and devoted the majority of her life to them as a foster parent and day care provider.

She was the beloved wife of John G. Garcia; cherished mother...

Sep 29, 2019

Darlene A. Donahue, formerly of Chicago and Freeport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 82.

She was born December 14, 1936 in Freeport, the daughter of the late Walter and Louella (nee Dilly) Lamm.

Darlene worked as a trust officer for over 20 years. Later in life at age...

Sep 28, 2019

Anthony Charles Dahm, age 73, died peacefully Sept 28th after a year long battle with cancer.

Tony was the oldest son of loving parents Ethel and Erwin Dahm. Tony grew up working many long days at Ethel’s Place, his parent’s local farmstand.  He worked alongside his parents and eventually ran the business which was famous for its...

Sep 26, 2019

Carol was born March 29, 1933 in Astoria, IL.  She passed away September 26, 2019 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Carol was a lifelong teacher and learner and an inspiration to other teachers and learners. She went back to school to earn a master’s degree in special education while parenting four kids, and later taught special needs children in...

Sep 26, 2019

Skip was born June 27, 1931 in Libertyville.  He passed away peacefully September 26, 2019 in Chicago.

Skip is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally; children, Kelly (Curt) Schenk, Michael (Wendy) Houlihan, and Thomas (Mary Beth Cloutier) Houlihan; daughter in law, Mary Kay Houlihan; grandchildren, Stephanie and Kevin Schenk, Colin and Claire Houlihan, and Madeline...

Sep 26, 2019

Sam Meckel, of Crystal Lake, passed away September 26, 2019.

Sam was born June 8, 1974, the son of Ralph and Ann Meckel. He grew up in Crystal Lake. Sam was a loving son and cared for his family. He was the loving brother of Stephen Meckel and Suzanne Meckel Wickman.

Friends are welcome to...

Sep 26, 2019

Elena Potocka, formerly known as Lola Gardolinski, 84, of Oakwood Hills, IL was born on May 26, 1935 in Germokovka, Moscow, Russia to Hryhorij and Olena Bilous and passed away on September 26, 2019 in Lake Bluff, IL.

Elena was the beloved mother of Eva Gagliardi and Lola “Lala” (Gary) Naskrent; dear grandmother of Russell, Diana (Robert),...

Sep 25, 2019

Brylee Rae Gracia, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

She was born August 29, 2018, the loving daughter of Mike Gracia and Samantha Wilkening.

Brylee will be remembered as a fun, loveable, happy girl. She was always smiling and brought much joy to those around her. Brylee loved Paw Patrol, taking trips...

Sep 24, 2019

Born October 23, 1923 in Scotland, Mary passed away peacefully September 24, 2019 in Palatine.  She is survived by her children, Patricia O’Connor and Kathleen DeCourcey; grandchildren, Eric (Patricia) Growney, Karen Carinci, Brian (Carrie) Growney, Aileen (Patrick) Stonelake, and Kristen (Will) Calvani; eleven great grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Docherty.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter,...

Sep 21, 2019

William “Bill” Baumgartner, 97, of McHenry, IL, passed away on September 21, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bill was born in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Sophie Baumgartner on May 2, 1922. Bill is survived by his wife, Amelia J. Baumgartner of 75 years; children, William E. (Carol) Baumgartner, Susan (Daniel) Sansonetti; and grandchildren, Tim Baumgartner and Michael Sansonetti. Bill...

Sep 21, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Van Hof, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was born on August 31, 1949 in Chicago, IL.

Charles graduated from Chicago Christian High School in 1967. He earned a BA Degree in English from Calvin College in 1970 and a PhD in English from Loyola in 1979.

Sep 17, 2019

Helen Haschka (nee Wien), age 91, of Woodstock, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Helen was born on December 3, 1927 in Schag, Romania to Michael and Elizabeth Wien. She married Adam Haschka on May 18, 1946 in Germany. Her passions in life were her family, baking,...

Sep 17, 2019

Dennis Allen Kersting, 76, of Des Plaines, passed away on Sept 17, 2019 at Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care in Lake Zurich, his final days were spent with his family by his side. Born to Ted & Esther (Gilfoyle) Kersting in Park Ridge, he grew up attending Immaculate Conception Parish and Maine East high school class of...

Sep 16, 2019

Betty Jean Eldridge, of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at the age of 88.

She was born October 18, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Irvin William and Marie Katherine (nee Werner) Frank.

Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church and was also a member of multiple P.E.O. chapters....

Sep 16, 2019

Donna M. Redman (nee Hyde), age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to whom family meant the world. Donna was born in Alma, Michigan on April 30, 1923. She was a dedicated volunteer within her community and a woman...

Sep 15, 2019

Cheryl was born November 10, 1963 in Streator, IL.  She was diagnosed with appendix cancer last November and passed away peacefully at her home September 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl would like all gifts made in her memory  to: Fort Wilderness, PO Box 715, McNaughton, WI, 54543, or www.fortwilderness.com/give.

Immediate services for...

Sep 14, 2019

Rick was born August 31, 1950 in Lockport, IL.  He passed away unexpectedly at his home September 14, 2019.

Rick was a proud alumnus of Northwestern University. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nanci Rogers; children, Kerry Rogers, and Brett (Alison) Rogers; and brother John Rogers.  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 14, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” M. Sulma, 61, of Crystal Lake, Illinois was born on April 12, 1958 and passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was the former husband of Lisa Sulma; dear brother of Jeff (Rita) Sulma; nephew of Stella McClory; and uncle to many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...