2019

Jo Ellen Panek, 74, of Crystal Lake, was born November 12, 1944 in Chicago to Robert and Margaretta (nee Kaelke) Pfeiffer. She passed away peacefully Tuesday, January1, 2019 at her home in Crystal Lake with her family by her side.

She received her Masters in Education at Western Illinois University as well as amassing many certificates in...

2019

Wayne Kenneth Schneider died Tuesday, January 1st, 2019.  Wayne was born in Orange, New Jersey in July, 1935, the third of seven children of Harry J. and Lillian Schneider.  He grew up in Dover, Delaware and LaGrange Park, Illinois, graduating from Lyons Township High School in 1953.  Wayne attended the University of Illinois, graduating with a Bachelor of Science...

Dec 31, 2018

Born August 17, 1951 in Pittsfield, MA to the late John and Mary Noonan, he passed away peacefully Monday, December 31, 2018 at the age of 67.

John is survived by his daughters, Aleen Tompkins, Katie (Gabriel Rohde) Noonan, and Kimberly Noonan; his grandchildren, Taylor Tompkins, Jack Nierodzik, Kylee Rohde, Nathan Tompkins, Nolan Tompkins, Scotty Rohde, and...

Dec 31, 2018

Robert was born January 17,1952 in Evanston.  He passed away at his home December 31, 2018.

Robert is survived by his children, Melissa (Ryan) Young and Jason Towne; grandchildren, Caitlan Walsh, Jackson Young and Bryson Young; siblings, Tom (Caprice) Towne, Bruce Towne, Steve (Annette) Towne, Eileen (Chris) Emde, and Beth (Joe) Lasare; and former wife Karen Towne....

Dec 31, 2018

Michael J. Marotta, 76, of Crystal Lake, was born June 17, 1942 in Evanston to Samuel and Alice (nee Guest) Marotta. He passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 in Huntley.

Michael was a resident of Crystal Lake for 50 years. He was the previous owner of a Culligan franchise and Labemi’s in Crystal Lake. He was a...

Dec 31, 2018

Rose Marie Partyka, 90, died peacefully Monday, December 31, 2018 in Crystal Lake.

Rose married her beloved husband, Richard Partyka, on June 28, 1947. They celebrated 65 years of a wonderful marriage, raising three daughters in northwest Chicago. As a homemaker, Rose enjoyed baking and sharing her love of cooking with family. She so loved hosting her...

Dec 29, 2018

Frances M. Wisniewski passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 at the age of 97.   Frances was born in Chicago on October 2, 1921 to Raymond and Dorothy Konitzer.

Frances was the beloved wife of the late Chester Wisniewski; devoted mother of Carol Tarsitano and Michael (Vera) Wisniewski; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Rick) Schindler and Jay Wisniewski;...

Dec 29, 2018

Martha A. Reilly, 86 of Buffalo Grove, was born on September 24, 1932 in Litchfield, IL to the late Frank J. and Agnes M. Bugiel and passed away on December 29, 2018. Martha was the loving mother of Maureen Zimmerman, Sean (Brenda) Reilly, Patrick Reilly and Ellen (Richard) Geerts; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Brian), Nick (Kim), Katie (Mark), Greg...

Dec 25, 2018

Mariam “Mimi” Adams (nee Tritt), passed in peace on December 25th at the age of 79.  She will be remembered by her brother Tedd, her children Jonathan, Ted, Susie, and Luke and by her 9 grandchildren who were “Nana’s” pride and joy.

Mimi was born in East Chicago, Indiana and spent much of her childhood in Redlands,...

Dec 24, 2018

Joseph E. Rayas passed away on December 24, 2018. He was surrounded with love by his family, Hospice and staff members from The Springs of Vernon Hills. He is survived by his children Dave (Sue), Dan (Heidi) and Debbie (Kevin) as well as his numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother, Jesus (Romana),...

Dec 24, 2018

Daniel Edward Rasmussen passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Kenosha, WI. He was born in Harvard, IL on December 14, 1955.

Dan was a proud veteran of the US Army.

Dan is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Johnson of Woodstock; step-father, James Johnson; brother, Wayne Rasmussen of Los Angeles, CA; and several...

Dec 20, 2018

Edward A. Sersen, 91, lifelong resident of Cary, was born June 25, 1927 in Cary to Edward and Olga Sersen. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Wauconda.

After graduating from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1945, he joined the Navy and served in and around China on a LSM until June of...

Dec 17, 2018

Annie Emilie Kalghatgi was born November 27, 2018 in Barrington. She heartbreakingly passed away Monday, December 17, 2018.

Annie is survived by her parents, Sahil and Emilie (nee McManus) Kalghatgi; her brother, Simon; her grandmother, Susan McManus; her ajji, Sapna Kalghatgi; her ajoba, Suhas Kalghatgi; her aunts, Mary McManus, Theresa McManus, and Ellen (Nicholas) Branson; her uncle,...

Dec 17, 2018

James “Jay” N. Hopman, Jr., 68, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 after a short, but tough battle with ALS at JourneyCare in Barrington, Illinois. Jay was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 4, 1950 to James and Beatrice Hopman.  Jay attended Leo High School and was an Evans Scholar at Purdue University, graduating in 1972.  Jay was...

Dec 16, 2018

Jean Dorn, 75, of Crystal Lake, started her new eternal life with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2018. She was born on November 28, 1943 in Melrose Park, IL to John and Marguerite  (Millikan) Sprouse.

Jean spotted Robert, her loving husband of 52 years, while a student at Proviso West High School.  Standing behind the...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert “Bob” Brauch, 89, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 27, 1929 in Rochester, NY to Clarence and Helen (nee Stahlman) Brauch.

Bob will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Helen, nee Scott; their 9 children,...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert “Bob” P. Kusmerz, Sr., 81, of Deer Park, IL passed away suddenly on December 14, 2018 after enduring Parkinson's disease for many years.

He was born on February 25, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Leonard and Anna Kusmerz.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Edmund, Leonard, Jr., Tom “Butch” and twin sister,...

Dec 13, 2018

The funeral mass for Daniel C. Murphy, 86, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Glenview, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St.,(Corner of Franklin and Ela Sts.), Barrington. Friends are invited to join the family at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be private in All Saints Cemetery,...

Dec 12, 2018

David Henry Bode, 76, of Crystal Lake, was born January 11, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Clement and Loretto (Schmitz) Bode. He passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Huntley.

David attended Loras college in Iowa.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea.  He began his career at United Airlines in...

Dec 12, 2018

James was born May 22, 1928 in Morton Grove and lived in Morton Grove, Barrington and Fox River Grove.  He passed away peacefully December 12, 2018 in Barrington.

James is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mari (Cysewski) Harrer; daughters, Aimee (Paul) Berner, and Judith (Frank Warnock) Harrer; grandson, Andrew Berner; and sisters, Midge Williams and...