Mar 12, 2019

Perttu “Pepe” Laakso, 64 of Tower Lakes, IL, passed away March 12, 2019. Perttu was born in Tower Lakes, IL to Toni and Perttu. He is survived by his wife Betsy, two amazing daughters, Anne and Maggie, as well as his mother, Toni, and sister, Liisa Laakso Jawed (Jerry), and sister-in-law Judy (Jan). He is preceded in death by...

Mar 12, 2019

Richard “Rick” Schneider, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 69.

He was born February 3, 1950 in Evanston, the son of the late Francis and Laura Schneider.

Rick proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Rick was the loving husband of...

Mar 12, 2019

Richard “Dick” Kelley, of Barrington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 96. He was born January 15, 1923 in Chicago.

Dick was a retired Chicago Fire Fighter having served for over 25 years.

Dick was a loving husband to Pat; devoted father to Patti Kay (John) Hagedorn and Marybeth (Bill)...

Mar 10, 2019

Alfred Okari St. John, 49, of Lake Barrington, was born May 25, 1969 in Rochester, NY to Alfred V. and Bevie (nee Fagon) St. John. He sadly passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Alfred was an Economics graduate from Syracuse University. He worked as a Senior Financial Advisor Consultant for OppenheimerFunds for 21 years. He served on...

Mar 10, 2019

Nicholas “Nick” Francis James Apostal, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2019 at the age of 89, due to a sudden decline in health after the passing of his wife of 65 years on November 17, 2018.

He was born July 25, 1929, in Chicago, the son of the late Panos N....

Mar 9, 2019

Gisela Meesenburg (nee Kebschull), 86, of Twin Lakes, WI and Anna Marie Island, FL passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.   She was born in Neustrelitz, Germany on July 26, 1932 to the late Leo and Frieda (nee Bunge) Kebschull.

Gisela married Walter Meesenburg in Germany then immigrated to the United States after WWII in 1952.   They...

Mar 8, 2019

Vincent S. Baldassano, 77, of Lake Zurich passed away peacefully on March 8, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1941 in Chicago to Nicholas and Mary (nee Magno) Baldassano.

Vincent will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 55 years, Merrilyn (nee Van Horn); children, Deanna (Gary) OBrill and Daniel (Julie) Baldassano; grandchildren, Brianna and...

Mar 6, 2019

Terence J. “Terry” Dargan, 90, passed away after a prolonged illness on March 6, 2019. He was born on November 26, 1928 in Detroit, MI to James and Druscilla Dargan.

Prior to his illness he volunteered at St. Anne Catholic Church in many different capacities. He was a proud member of American Legion Post 690...

Mar 5, 2019

Wesley Monroe Willard, 90, of Wauconda, IL died March 5, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospital. He was born August 17, 1928 in Joliet, IL to Amy (Wesley) and Raymond Willard. After his mother’s death, he spent his childhood on his grandparents’ farm in Northern Wisconsin with his late brother William Kenneth Willard. During his high school years, he worked...

Mar 5, 2019

Louis “Lou” Huszti, 75, of Crystal Lake, was born on September 20, 1943 and passed away on March 5, 2019.

Lou was the devoted husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Mackall) for 37 years; loving and proud father of Jackie Gleixner, Kelly Hoenle and Tracey (Scott) Annen; adoring grandfather of Matthew, James, Katy, Madison, Luke, Mike,...

Mar 5, 2019

Gail Virginia Nebel (nee Hauenstein), 81, of Marengo passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019. She was born on May 10, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Edwin and Virginia (nee Powell) Hauenstein.

Gail was proud of her work at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, helping families as an executive secretary. On April 10, 1955 she married Franklin...

Mar 4, 2019

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Mar 3, 2019

Joann was born November 4, 1962 in Chicago.  She passed away suddenly March 3, 2019 at her home.

Joann began a business “Biscotti by Joann” doing what she loved, cooking and baking.  She was a funny, beautiful, and kind hearted woman that lit up every room she walked in.  Family was most important to Joann and she...

Mar 3, 2019

Mary “Nan” N. Hubbard, 83, of Crystal Lake, previously of Hoffman Estates, IL was born March 10, 1935 in Chicago to Thomas and Catherine Burns. She passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Crystal Lake, IL.

Nan is survived by her children Ken (Marti) Hubbard, Debbie (Elbert) Lloyd, Cathy (Dale) Jensen, Terri (Dick) Hecker, and Kevin (Bobbi)...

Mar 2, 2019

Carol E. Litke, long-time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the age of 76.

She was born September 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (nee Witt) Alm.  Carol grew up in Oak Lawn, Illinois.  She became a nurse and continued those caring ways throughout...

Mar 1, 2019

Marilynn was born October 19, 1939 in Chicago.  She passed away March 1, 2019 at her home in Wauconda.

Marilynn was an independent interior designer and an avid artist and painter. She is survived by her children, Roger Martinez, Raymond Martinez, Ralph (Nancy) Gold, Linda (Alan) Moltz, and Gregory Garcia; grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan, Shelby, Jacob, and Nina;step...

Mar 1, 2019

Robert Aquavia, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Geneva, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 in Sycamore at the age of 81.

He was born September 20, 1937 in Chicago, the son of the late James and Edith (nee Oliverio) Aquavia.

Robert proudly served in the US Army. He graduated with a Bachelor’s and later a...

Mar 1, 2019

William "Bill" T. Kusmerz, 57, of Wonder Lake, IL passed away suddenly at home on March 1, 2019.

Bill was born on April 14, 1961 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert P. Kusmerz and Ellen Sandkam.  He is preceded in death by his father, Robert P. Kusmerz; his fiancé, Cindy Martin; and aunts and uncles.

Feb 28, 2019

Harold “Butch” Borgmann, 84, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2019 in Weston, Florida. He was born June 1, 1934 in Chicago to Aloysius and Margaret (nee Schank) Borgmann.

Butch was a golf salesman for 30 years and was loved and admired by his family, friends, and even those...

Feb 28, 2019

Karen L. Windeguth, born May 21, 1944 in La Grange, IL; passed away in Crystal Lake, IL on February 28, 2019.

Karen graduated McMurray College in Jacksonville, IL as a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. Karen spent her career as a third grade teacher in Addison, IL and later became a high school aide at Woodstock...