Lawrence Peter McCarthy

Jan 24, 2019

Lawrence “Big Lar” McCarthy, 85, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2019 in Barrington. He was born on July 17, 1933 in Chicago to Patrick and Nora (nee Schirres) McCarthy.

Larry married the love of his life, Mary Helen in 1962 and had 52 loving years together.

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Scott Eric Sweet

Jan 22, 2019

Scott E. Sweet, 42, of Gilberts, passed away January 22, 2019.  He was born in Dallas, TX during an ice storm on January 10, 1977 to David and Karen (nee Johnson) Sweet.

Scott was a 1995 graduate of Crystal Lake Central then went on to Illinois State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.  He pursued a...

Bill A. Kalinowski

Jan 21, 2019

William A. Kalinowski, 93, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, January 21, 2019.

He was born December 24, 1925 in Chicago to the late William and Helen (nee Mrozinski) Kalinowski.

On June 20, 1953, Bill married Helen Warchal in Chicago. His greatest joy in life was family and loved spending time with all of...

Laurence James Maher

Jan 21, 2019

Laurence James Maher, 92, of Barrington and formerly of Mount Prospect, was born on June 30, 1926 in Chicago and passed away on January 21, 2019 in Barrington. Laurence was a Senior Executive Vice President of Encyclopedia Britannica. He was the caring husband of Dolores (nee McSweeny) for 63 years; loving father of Peggy (Charlie) Emerson, Laurence Maher, Beth...

Elisabeth "Lisa" (Gassner) Midunsky

Jan 20, 2019

Elisabeth “Lisa” G. Midunsky, a resident of Tower Lakes for the last 50 years, passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born June 23, 1929 in Germany to the late Josef and Berta Gassner.

Lisa married the love of her life, Hans, on December 23, 1955 in...

Barbara (Scharl) Dotzler

Jan 19, 2019

Barbara Dotzler, 87, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019. She was born on May 27, 1931 in Bavaria, Germany to Franz and Rosina Scharl.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her children, Evelyn (Wayne) Hovland of Inverness, IL and Frank Dotzler of St. Helena, CA;...

Margaret J. Coates

Jan 18, 2019

Born October 16, 1933 in London, Ontario, Canada to the late John and Aileen (nee Sass) Highley, Margaret passed away peacefully Friday, January 18, 2019 in Barrington, Illinois at the age of 85.

Margaret was very devoted to her faith, practicing even into her later years. She was very social and loved spending time with her many...

Lakshminarasimha Ananthakrishnan

Jan 18, 2019

Lakshminarasimha Ananthakrishnan, 92, of Lake Zurich was born June 16, 1926 in India. He passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home in Lake Zurich.

A cremation ceremony will take place from 1-3pm, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich.

Carolyn Penningroth Schaper

Jan 17, 2019

Carolyn was born on December 31, 1937 to Benjamin and Jessie (Safley) Penningroth in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She passed from this life at her home in Crystal Lake, Illinois, on January 17, 2019, surrounded by her devoted family.  She was united in marriage to the Rev. Arn Schaper on July 7, 1962 in Tipton, Iowa.

Carolyn was...

Beverly H. (Chyles) Schiffer

Jan 17, 2019

Beverly was born October 13, 1936 in Chicago.  She passed away peacefully January 17, 2019 in Lake Zurich.

Bev would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call she could not refuse. She will be heading to a reunion with family and friends that she has not seen in a...

Bernice (Poros) Jozwiak

Jan 15, 2019

Bernice was born March 13, 1920 in Poland.  She passed away peacefully January 15, 2019 in Lake Zurich.

She is survived by her daughter Dorothy "Dottie" Hammer and grandson David Hammer.

Visitation will be 10am until the funeral mass at 11am, Wednesday January 23 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela Street, Barrington.  Burial...

Brian Joseph Funk

Jan 14, 2019

Brian Joseph Funk, 38, of Chicago, was born March 4, 1980 in Barrington to Edward and Diane (nee Foster) Funk. He passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in Chicago.

Brian is survived by his wife, Kelly (nee Jablonski) Funk; his parents, Edward (Laura) Funk and Diane Funk; his sister, Amanda Funk; his grandmother, Sue Kiermas; and many...

Bernie Schilling

Jan 14, 2019

Bernard H. Schilling, 95, of Lake Barrington, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.

Bernie was a proud Marine Corps Veteran having served through WWII. A graduate of Northwestern University, he cheered on his beloved team any chance he had.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Florence; daughters, MaryBeth Bonadonna and Melissa...

Doris Lorraine (Barber) Navik

Jan 12, 2019

Doris Lorraine Navik, 96, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019. She was born on May 18, 1922 in South Bend, IN to Lawrence and Christina (nee Bachtel) Barber.

Doris was a long time member of Northbrook Village Presbyterian Church, where she served as deacon, Stephen Minister Neighborhood Caregiver, Pastor’s secretary’s assistant for 12 years...

Ruth M. Farmer

Jan 12, 2019

Ruth Mary Farmer (nee Davies), 58, of Long Grove, was born on August 13, 1960 to the late Richard and Ruth Davies and passed away surrounded by her family on January 12, 2019. Ruth was the loving wife and best friend of Craig Farmer for 33 years; cherished and devoted mother of Natalie, Stephanie, and Dane Farmer; and dear...

Ceres A. (Aros) Locher

Jan 11, 2019

Ceres A. Locher, 82, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Paterson, NJ to Samuel and Amelia (nee Makris) Aros.

Ceres graduated from Paterson General Hospital School of Nursing, she received her B.S. from Seton Hall University, her Master’s of Arts from Columbia University Teacher’s College...

Thomas Jens Petersen

Jan 11, 2019

Tom Petersen, 84, of Cary, was born April 9, 1934 in Chicago.  With four older sisters, he was the only son of Jens and Margaret Petersen.  “Gramps” passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019, in Barrington.  He is loved by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline, four children, their spouses, and 15 grandchildren.

Tom spent 37 years...

Carole D. (Mihills) Hammersmith

Jan 11, 2019

Carole D. Hammersmith, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019.  She was born in Chicago on May 19, 1934 to Harry and Octavia (Beckstrom) Mihills, the youngest of nine girls. Carole lived a full life right to the very end.  She was always on the go whether that be traveling on vacation or simply...

Linda M. Knych

Jan 11, 2019

Linda was born May 26, 1950 in Chicago to John and Stephanie Knych.  She passed away peacefully January 11, 2019 in Barrington.

Linda is survived by her siblings, Dolly (Frank) Nowakowski, Marlene (Frank) Zajack; and John (Carol) Knych; and twelve nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew.

Visitation...

Aileen Marie (Hammons) McElhinney

Jan 11, 2019

Aileen Marie McElhinney, 95, of Oakwood Hills, IL, Naples, FL, and recently of Kingston, TN was born December 27, 1923 in Green Castle, MO to Ivan and Pearl (nee Hall) Hammons. She passed away peacefully January 11, 2019.

Aileen received her Bachelor’s degree from Northeast Missouri State University and enjoyed her career as a teacher and bookkeeper....