Jun 30, 2024

Theo Brink, 8, of Lake Zurich, Illinois passed away peacefully at home with his mom and dad by his side after a long battle with Neuroblastoma on June 30, 2024. Theo was born on April 4th, 2016 to parents Michael and Megan, their first and only child. Theo was intelligent, funny, and kind to anyone he came in contact with....

Jun 29, 2024

Anita Mary Zabielski, born March 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2024, in Barrington, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Josephine Kurcharski and cherished sister to Arthur, Robert and Geraldine, grandmother to Jasen all preceding her in death.

Anita is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edward...

Jun 29, 2024

Barbara L. Simon (née Danford) age 83 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. 

Barbara was born on December 9, 1940, to Robert and Olga Danford in Hutchinson, Kansas. In 1962 she married Vaughn Simon; they lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, California, Tennessee, Alabama, and moved to Barrington, Illinois where they have lived since 1983. Barbara...

Jun 29, 2024

A Celebration of André’s life will be held on 07/12/2024 from 4PM till 8PM at 16 Bow Lane in Barrington Hills. Eulogy will be at 6PM. All are welcome to attend. 

André Egmont Jansen van Vuren, 77, of Barrington passed away on June 29, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1946 in Luckhoff, South Africa to the late Daniel and...

Jun 27, 2024

Nancy Siok, 79, of Lake Zurich, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born on September 13, 1944 in Bedford County, PA to the late Robert Akers and LaCrissa Roth.

She owned a clothing store for many years before working in the insurance industry until retiring in 2019. She had a deep passion for...

Jun 26, 2024

Bruce Jerome McNeil, 75, of Cary, passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1949, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Neil and Donna (nee Hooksma) McNeil. Bruce proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war with the 101st Airborne Infantry Division as a radio operator. 

Bruce grew up in MI where he and his family...

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Dorothee B Olech, 67, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2024. Dorothee was born on August 22, 1956 in Auchel, France to the late Leopold and Genevieve Witkowski.

Dorothee is survived by her children, Michelle (Kevin) Olech Smith and Erick (Regina) Olech; grandchildren, Brody and Gavin Olech; and sister, Christine (Fumin)Kolota. She...

Jun 25, 2024

Stephen G. Wilson, 57, of Algonquin, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1966, in Ryan, Iowa, to Roger and Marilyn Wilson.

A graduate of Central College, Steve was a dedicated flight attendant for American Airlines for 35 years and proudly served as a Union Representative. His career allowed him to see the world, something...

Jun 22, 2024

Tom grew up in Vincennes, Indiana and moved to Chicago as a teenager in pursuit of a better life, where he met and married Dianne on May 31, 1958. Tom and Dianne moved to Crystal Lake in 1962, fulfilling their dream of owning their own home. There they raised their three daughters. Tom was the embodiment of the quintessential American...

Jun 22, 2024

Jeanne Carol Cluts, 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Chicago to Nicholas and Anne (Peters) Kesseler.

On December 21, 1974, Jeanne married Doug Cluts, and together they built a family she deeply cherished.

Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Doug; her children, Susan (Dan) Barwegen of Crystal Lake...

Jun 21, 2024

Douglas Richard Pate, 33, currently of Arvada, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was named after his father’s brother, Douglas, and his maternal grandfather, Richard.

Born in Elgin on September 24, 1990, Doug was a graduate of Grayslake Central High School. He loved football and started playing at 6 years old. He not only loved the game,...

Jun 21, 2024

Renee Jeanette Santellano (nee Sineni), age 52, of Des Plaines, IL passed away Friday, June 21, 2024.

Renee was born in Chicago, IL on May 14, 1972. Renee graduated from Mother Guerin High School in 1990 and continued with some college education at Triton Junior College before entering the workforce full time. She enjoyed her time working at UPS in compliance...

Jun 21, 2024

William C. Terrey, 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 21, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 15, 1947, to Charles and Bernadette (McGowan) Terrey.

Bill was the beloved husband of Randee (Vanicek) Terrey for over fifty years until her passing. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Denise and David Bradstreet, and his grandsons, William...

Jun 21, 2024

Suzanne Rakestraw Boyle, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 21, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Suzanne was born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1945, and was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Community in Barrington, IL. After many years of dedicated service, Suzanne retired as the Treasurer of Woods Fund of Chicago....

Jun 21, 2024

Michael (Mickey) R. Weyrauch, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 21, 2024, with his family by his side.

Mickey was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1947. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a teacher, a student, a mentor, an avid storyteller with a lifetime of memories that he was able...

Jun 20, 2024

Steven "Steve" Allen Yazel, 61, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024, in Crystal Lake. Born on October 18, 1962, in Elgin, Steve was the youngest son of John Eugene Yazel and Anna May Frances Bales Yazel.

A lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Steve cherished his community deeply. He was a local entrepreneur, owning several businesses, including Allison’s Collectibles, Allen Lawn...

Jun 18, 2024

Brian Evans Drover, age 51, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. 

Brian was born in Arlington Heights, IL. He had a strong devotion to family and friends, always looking to help others. He was a lover of Harley motorcycles and classic cars, especially all things Mopar. Brian had a love of driving large trucks and heavy equipment. He enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2024

Andrée Louise Eckert (nee Galarneau), 85, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, with family by her side.

Andrée was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1938, and graduated from Amundsen High School. As a child, she played the accordion, enjoyed visiting the lake with her cousin, developed a love for animals, and fostered lifelong friendships. She attended college and...

Jun 18, 2024

Dennis Patrick French, 81, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024. Despite having fought a courageous four year long battle with esophageal cancer, Dennis never lost his sense of humor, love of gardening, and tremendous talent in building miniatures. He never relented in his undying love and devotion to his three daughters, four grandchildren, and family.

 

Dennis was...