Jul 27, 2019

Gurdial Singh Sekhon, age 76, passed away at home on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Gurdial was born in India on January 3, 1943.  He retired as a manager from Bhel, was the president of Gurudwara Sahib Trilokpuri, Vice Chairman of GHPS Kalka Ji and was the secretary of the Resident Association, Mayur Vihar, Phase-1. Gurdial loved reading...

Jul 27, 2019

After countless cookies baked and birthday cards created, Charmaine Emma Donegan passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019.  She was 80 years old.

She spent her final days surrounded by family and passed peacefully in her home in Algonquin.  Charmaine beat cancer, and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her biggest joy was watching her...

Jul 26, 2019

Lillian M. Reading (nee Misar), 91, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019 in Lake Geneva, WI.

She was born on November 18, 1927, to Samuel and Lillian Misar, in Chicago.

Lillian is survived by her son, George Ronald Reading; niece, Kathleen Link; nephews, John and Paul Misar; and Godson, John Borylo.

Jul 26, 2019

Bonnie Jean Vaughan, 82, of Lake Barrington Shores passed away on July 26, 2019. She was born in Chicago in 1936 to the late Leo Charles and Gladys Rozakles.

Bonnie was the widow of U.S. Navy Commander Henry Lee Vaughan, a WWII Submarine Veteran who preceded her in death in 1992.

Bonnie was a very...

Jul 26, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Carmody, 70, a resident of Hawthorn Woods for 30 years, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on July 26, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1948 in Hamilton, OH to Eugene and Wilma Gray.

Pat was an avid gardener, loved animals and a good game of golf and bowling. Pat loved...

Jul 25, 2019

Bud was born July 30, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI.  He passed away peacefully July 25, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Bud was a graduate of St. Olaf College and Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary in Minneapolis, MN, and earned Master of Divinity and was ordained June 19, 1966.  His first parish was Our Savior Lutheran Church in...

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...