Mar 23, 2019

Beverly J. Skoniecke (nee Miller), 89, of Village of Lakewood, IL, passed away March 23, 2019 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Skoniecke, of Chicago Heights, IL.

Beverly was born February 9, 1930 in South Bend, IN to the late Joseph P. and Ruth (nee Hess) Miller.  She graduated from...

Mar 22, 2019

Arlene June Donnelly, 86, of Crystal Lake, was born May 31, 1932 in Geneva, IL to Gustaf Levin and Alice (nee Munson) Johnson. She passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 in Crystal Lake.

Arlene was a long time Crystal Lake resident, graduating from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1950. She married Richard Donnelly in 1952 and...

Mar 22, 2019

Ronald G. Bellei, 79, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Geneva and Batavia, was born on September 9, 1939 and passed away on March 22, 2019. Ron was the beloved husband of Carol J. (nee Brittain) of 50 years; loving father of Carolyn (Tim) Guernsey; cherished grandpa of Allyson and Erin Guernsey; dear brother of Daniel D. Bellei; brother-in-law of...

Mar 22, 2019

Michael Strysik, 69, of Island Lake passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1949 in Chicago to Michael and Dorothy Strysik.

Michael will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Sally, nee Mockus; daughters, Carrie (Andranik) Balian and Jennifer Peters; grandchildren, Jack, Maggie, Sophie and Luke...

Mar 20, 2019

Timothy Edward Ronzia, age 56, passed away on March 20, 2019.  A long-time resident of Crystal Lake, IL, Tim was born on July 11, 1962 in Kenosha, WI, to Edward and Rita Ronzia.  He attended St Joseph’s High School, and upon graduating, moved to Madison, WI where he entered into a position in the new (at the time) cellular...

Mar 19, 2019

Sharon H. Rossie, 68, of Wheeling passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1950 in Chicago to Edward and Helen “Dolores” Joas.

Sharon retired from Hollister, Inc after many years of employment. Sharon was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a very kind...

Mar 19, 2019

George W. Lindberg, a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the age of 86.

He was born June 21, 1932 in Crystal Lake, the son of the late Dr. A.V. Lindberg and Rilla (nee Wakem) Lindberg. He was the loving husband of Linda Merlo, whom he married June 20, 1964;...

Mar 19, 2019

June Ann Clark, 76, of Barrington, was born on January 19, 1943 and passed away suddenly on March 19, 2019. She was the loving mother of Michael (Stella) Clark and Jeffrey Clark; and the cherished grandmother of Austin, Elysa, Bethany, Ashley, Jack, Jane and Matthew.

June worked in the Barrington school district as a crossing guard and...

Mar 18, 2019

Rittmaster, Virginia Woods died peacefully on March 18th following a long illness.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Rittmaster and mother of Laura Gabbay.  Loving and cherished grandmother of Gabrielle and Daniel Gabbay. She is also survived by her stepdaughters Nan (Mark) Lvoff, Lynn (Harry) Omealia, Jill (Jordan) Saper and step grandchildren Alexander, Lindsay, Christopher, Megan, Emory, Harry, Sophie,...

Mar 18, 2019

Catherine Mura, 85, of Barrington, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, March 18th, 2019 in Barrington. She was born on July 29th, 1933 to Silas and Catherine Jerry Cartland in Park Ridge.

Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 51 years of marriage, Romeo E. Mura II; daughters, Theresa Mura and Trinette (David)...

Mar 18, 2019

Russell Regan Pirovano, 82, currently of Cary, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019.  He was born in Evanston, IL on January 5, 1937 to Russell H. and Jane (nee Regan) Pirovano.

Russell’s family meant the world to him.   He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 wonderful years,  Mary Jane (nee McVittie); his children, Thomas...

Mar 18, 2019

Gerard “Gerry” Vincent Egan of Park Ridge, formerly of Evanston, passed away peacefully on Monday March 18, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife, five children, and other family members as Irish tunes played in the background. He was 90 years old.

Gerry was born in Buffalo, New York on August 27, 1928. He was the youngest...

Mar 18, 2019

John L. Frasca, 98, currently of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2019.  He was born in Pozzalo Sicily, Italy on December 12, 1920 to Francesco and Anna (nee Roccasalva) Frasca.

John relocated to the United States where he would marry his lifetime sweetheart, Joanna C. Roccasalva. She preceded him in death in January 2018...

Mar 17, 2019

Karl W Fruecht was born on September 11, 1927 near West Mifflin, PA.

Karl was an Executive VP of Household International, and led the project with a host of great colleagues to make Household the first global financial institution to manage their daily profit and loss statement and information systems real-time.  After he retired, he held executive...

Mar 17, 2019

James “Jimmy” Francis DeMunno, 83, of Cary, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Chicago to Peter and Helen DeMunno.

James was a proud veteran of United States Army, where he served during the Korean War.

He graduated and earned his JD from DePaul University, College of...

Mar 17, 2019

Donald J. Kmiec, 81, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2019. He was born on October 12, 1937 in Chicago to Theodore and Eleanor Kmiec.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner of the restaurants, Polynesian Palms and Sylvia’s in Norridge until his daughter Carla...

Mar 17, 2019

Phoebe N. Harris, long-time resident of Algonquin, passed away at her home with family by her side on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94.

She was born September 7, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Floyd B. and Arline (nee Beamish) Ryron.

Phoebe was passionate about all animals and worked...

Mar 17, 2019

Marion B. Hanke, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019.  She  was surrounded by many of her children and her niece along with the wonderful nursing staff during her last hours. Marion was born in Chicago on August 2, 1931 to Nicholas and Anne Brosius.

Spending her early years in Chicago and...

Mar 17, 2019

Mary D. Paulsen Hoffing, beloved wife of Lee Hoffing, aged 77, died on March 17, 2019, in Barrington, Illinois. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 7, 1942.

Mary was a loving and devoted mother to her four children, Mary J. Paulsen (Gerst), Carolynne A. Paulsen (Weisenthal), Edwin F. Paulsen and Norbert J. Paulsen, and a...

Mar 16, 2019

Janet Irene Gardner, 99, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019. She was born on January 27, 1920 in Buffalo, New York to Norman and Jessie Smith.

Janet was a proud member of United Church Women. She was also a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Venice, FL and Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington,...