Jul 24, 2019

Norma Koenig (nee Strey) passed peacefully into heaven on July 24, 2019. She was born August 22, 1920, in Chicago, IL. She is survived by the love of her life, Edward N. Koenig, whom she married 77 years ago. They had an epic love story, including the two of them founding the Chicago-based real estate company Koenig & Strey...

Jul 23, 2019

Jessamine LaJeunesse, 97, died of natural causes on July 23, 2019 in Long Grove, IL at the Avantara, a post-hospitalization/rehabilitation facility, where she had been a resident since 2013.

Jessamine Lorraine Voruz was born on Nov 20, 1921 near Highland, IL to Theordore A. Voruz and Jesse (Quinn/O’Neil) Voruz. She was the youngest of seven children —...

Jul 23, 2019

Orville I. Ludwigsen, 92, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Prospect Heights for 60 years, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019. He was born on July 9, 1927 in Chicago to Emil and Bertha Ludwigsen.

Orville was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving during the World War II era. He graduated from Purdue...

Jul 23, 2019

Carole Skoog (nee Meyer), age 88, formally of Prospect Heights, IL, passed away at her home in Huntley, IL on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Carole was born January 1, 1931 in Oak Park IL.  She is survived by her loving children Holly, (David) Rider, Penny (Bradley) McCredie, Wendy (William) Kilgore; doting Grandmother of Linnea, Brett and Hannah...

Jul 20, 2019

Wilma Kay, 81 of Barrington, was born on March 20, 1938, to the late William and Pauline Strahota and passed away on July 20, 2019.

Wilma was the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Kay; beloved mother of Thomas W. (Deborah Stonich) Kay of Forest Park, IL, Robert E. Kay of Portland, OR, and Steven K....

Jul 20, 2019

Jerry “J.C.” Thomas, 72 of Huntley, was born on March 20, 1947 to the late Harold Thomas and Mary Akers and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2019. Jerry was the loving husband of Mary Jean for 36 years; proud dad of Kelly (Nick) Jadron, Katie (Danny) Aschoff and Kasey Thomas; and beloved grandpa of...

Jul 20, 2019

Richard L. Koch, 75 of Barrington, was born on May 29, 1944, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2019. Rich was the cherished son of Norma and the late Irvin Koch; loving husband of Emily for 45 years; proud father of Jacquelyn (Josh) Little, Allison (Jeffrey) Smith, and Aimee Koch;...

Jul 20, 2019

“Dotty” Gallaugher of Crystal Lake, died peacefully at JourneyCare Woodstock surrounded by the love of her family.

Dotty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose proudest accomplishment was her family.  After raising her family, she worked at Carson Pirie Scott for 17 years and was a long time member at St. Thomas the Apostle...

Jul 19, 2019

John passed away July 19, 2019 in Northbrook.  He was born May 18,1957in Evergreen Park to Joseph and Vivian Liszek.

John graduated with honors from Irving Crown High School in Carpentersville and Elgin Community College.  He enjoyed bicycling and had a passion for fishing, which he enjoyed doing with his nieces and nephews.  John loved to refinish...

Jul 19, 2019

James R. Hayden, Jr. of Crystal Lake, beloved son of Jim and Miki Hayden, died suddenly on Friday July 19, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Chicago October 2, 1963 and lived his entire life in Crystal Lake with the exception of a few years spent in Alabama.  Jimmy graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School, his...

Jul 18, 2019

William “Bill” F. Paris, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019 at the age of 86. He was born on August 17, 1932 in Peoria, IL to the late Carl and Frances (nee Hershenbach) Paris.

William was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a skilled steel-mill worker for over 30...

Jul 17, 2019

Kevin G. Holmen’s family received the devastating news of his death on July 17, 2019; he had made the decision of when his life would end. His family’s hearts are broken yet rest in the knowledge that Kevin was beloved by God and is now free and with Him for eternity.

Kevin was born October 31, 1990...

Jul 15, 2019

John "Jack" Lutsch, age 93, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Travanse Senior Living Facility.  He was born to the late James and Louise Lutsch on July 7, 1926 in Chicago, IL.  John graduated from Lane Tech High School in June 1944, and proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1944–1947 in the Navy Pilot...

Jul 15, 2019

Irma Lois Haseman, of Crystal Lake and formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 15, 2019 at the age of 88.

She was born July 27, 1930 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Edwin and Dorthea (nee Lackner) Radloff. On June 26, 1954 Irma was united in marriage...

Jul 15, 2019

Nick Santoro, 86, of Barrington, passed away on July 15, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1932 in Italy to Domenico and Antonietta Santoro.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 19, from 9 AM until the time of mass at 11 AM at Saint Anne Catholic Community, 120 N. Ela St. (corner of Franklin...

Jul 14, 2019

William “Bill” Bernard Nurre, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019 at the age of 75. He was born on February 18, 1944 in Corvallis, Oregon to Bernard and Evelyn (nee Larkey) Nurre.

Bill loved to travel the world, tell stories, and most of all, make people laugh.

Along with his kid sister, Nancy, he...

Jul 14, 2019

Dennis James O’Donnell, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the age of 81.

He was born July 25, 1937 in Chicago, the son of the late Terrance and Loretta O’Donnell.

Dennis was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, former Illinois State Trooper, and owner and founder of MedTech Industries....

Jul 14, 2019

Ronald E. Oerkfitz, life-long resident of Crystal Lake, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the age of 81.

He was born August 7, 1937 in Crystal Lake, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (nee Ehrke) Oerkfitz.

On July 25, 1959, Ron was united in marriage to Marilyn Sund at First Congregational...

Jul 13, 2019

Ronald J. Dooley, Sr., 71, of Cary passed away at home on Saturday, July 13, 2019.  He was born in Chicago on April 4, 1948 to Joseph and Mary Dooley.

On  June 11, 1966, Ron married Pat Wrzala.  They just celebrated their 53rd anniversary in Arizona.

Ron was a veteran of the US Army serving...

Jul 11, 2019

Greg Carlstedt, 36, of Lakewood, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019.  He was born February 13, 1983 in Woodstock to Richard and Jan (Ronsey) Carlstedt.

Greg graduated from Marian Central High School and went on to receive a BA in Business and Finance from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  He would later receive an MA and certification...