Oct 14, 2018

Rose Mary Goedert (nee Sobon), 87 of Arlington Heights, IL passed away on October 14, 2018. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Goedert, who preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 2010. Rose Mary was the devoted mother of Don (Ruth Chaplinski),  Diane (Jim) Hohmann, Scott (Eileen Smith) and Sue (Tim) Dineen; cherished Nana of Brian (Kayla)...

Oct 14, 2018

Sister Mary was born February 21, 1935 in Scotland.  She passed away October 14, 2018.

Visitation will begin at 1pm Wednesday, October 17 at Queen of Peace, 24955 N U.S. Hwy 12, Lake Zurich.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30am, Thursday, October 18 at the Chapel at Mount Saint Joseph, followed by burial in the...

Oct 13, 2018

Robert J. England, 88, of Marshall, MO, former longtime resident of Lake Zurich, IL, died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at The Living Center in Marshall. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington, IL.  Friends may call from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral...

Oct 12, 2018

John P. Talbot, 88, of Palatine, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at his home. He was born June 15, 1930 in Island Park, New York.

After 35 years, John retired as an Executive from Xerox. In his spare time he enjoyed race horses, fishing, and spending time at his beloved cabin in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

Oct 12, 2018

Florence Craighead, 93, of Woodstock, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018.

She was born September 9, 1925 in Evanston, the daughter of the late Fred and Florence (nee Baumhardt) Miller.

For over 20 years, Florence was employed as a bookkeeper for School District 21 in Wheeling. In retirement, she was president of the Babson Park,...

Oct 10, 2018

The Celebration of Life for Virginia M. Balsamo (nee Cira), 81, of Lake Barrington, will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd), Barrington. The family will be receiving friends starting at 1 pm with a service at 5:30 pm.

Born August 25, 1937 in Chicago,...

Oct 9, 2018

Michael Thomas Collins, 75, of Long Grove, IL passed away peacefully on October 9th surrounded by his family at JourneyCare.

Born October 1, 1943 in La Crosse, WI to the late Gifford and Rita (Roggensack) Collins, he married Alice Lorenz on August 7, 1965.

He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse in 1961...

Oct 9, 2018

Michael was born April 19, 1975 in Evanston.  He passed away at his home in Des Plaines October 9, 2018.

Michael is survived by his mother, Mary O’Boyle; birth mother, Maureen Lally; daughter, Abigail Young, her mother, Jodi Beth Young; sisters, Meredith O’Boyle, Katie Buffo, Mary Lally; and brother, Sean Lally.  He was preceded in death by...

Oct 8, 2018

June L. Dixon, 94, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 8, 2018. She was born on January 18, 1924 in Chicago to Charles and Mary (nee Gavin) McCarthy.

June was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with them.

She will be deeply missed by her loving...

Oct 7, 2018

Eileen M. Bellerud nee Turner, 92, life-long resident of Crystal Lake, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home.

Born on August 21, 1926 in Crystal Lake, she was the eldest of four children born to Warren C. and Erma E (Bristol) Turner.

She met her future husband, Alister “Al” Bellerud ...

Oct 7, 2018

Ernest “Ernie” Stenstrop, 91, of South Barrington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2018. He was born on March 29, 1927, in Chicago to Carl and Emma (née Jensen) Stenstrop.

Ernie was born in Chicago to Danish parents. He spent part of his childhood in Denmark, returning to the U.S. when he was 10. He was ever...

Oct 6, 2018

Isabelo Arosa Alegado, 76, of Lake Zurich passed away on October 6, 2018.  He was born in Lucban, Quezon in the Philippines.  He moved to the US in 1969 and then made Chicago his home.

In 1970 he met the love of his life, Milnor Loyola and they were married in 1971.  Isabelo worked for the U.S....

Oct 5, 2018

Edith Maynard, 88, of Lake Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 5, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island to Francis and Edith (nee Hoyt) Follis. Edith approached life with a boundless sense of humor, compassion, and curiosity. She had an amazing ability as a birdwatcher (by sight...

Oct 5, 2018

June T. Stecher (b. June 5, 1930 - d. October, 5, 2018) was born in Cleveland, Ohio to an Irish immigrant mother and Greek immigrant father. She grew up on Chicago’s South Side and graduated from Old St. Pat’s Catholic High School, in 1948. After high school, June worked as an administrative assistant for Pure Oil, located in Chicago’s...

Oct 4, 2018

Bernice Ann Kucynski, 91, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2018. She was born on April 11, 1927 in Chicago to John and Anna (nee Tandziegolski) Norkewicz.

Bernice was active in the Womens’ Club of Assumption B.V.M. Church in Roseland. She was noted for her knitting and crocheting abilities and her specialty “Poppyseed...

Oct 2, 2018

Clifford Edward Shasteen, of Crystal Lake, passed away October 2, 2018. He was born December 25, 1949 in Manchester, TN.

For 30 years, Cliff was employed as a Police Officer for the Village of Arlington Heights. As a motorcycle police officer, Cliff had a life-long passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles and was able to ride to and...

Oct 1, 2018

Thomas Hopman, 66, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully Monday, October 1st in Ft. Myers surrounded by his loving wife and son.

He was born December 4, 1951 in Chicago, IL to James and Beatrice (nee O’Hara) Hopman. He married Susan Conway on August 13, 1977.

He graduated from ...

Oct 1, 2018

Joyce Lee Motherway (nee Barron), 87, of Barrington was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Walton Ford and the late Mildred Barron and passed away on October 1, 2018. Joyce was the wife of the late John Motherway for over 40 years; mother of Susan (Dan) Schultz; and the sister of the late Jeanne (the late Bill)...

Sep 30, 2018

James “Jim” L. Michael, 91, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018. He was born on February 25, 1927 in Quincy, IL to Virgil and Genevieve (nee Loomis) Michael.

He was raised in Galesburg, IL before heading off to college where he met Juanita. Jim went to Western Illinois where he played on a...

Sep 30, 2018

Helen Irene Ducey, 94, of Lake Zurich, formerly Barrington, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018. She was born on January 24, 1924 in Spring Grove, IL to William and Mary (nee Krumpen) Stewart.

She is survived by her loving children, Linda (William), Daniel (Phyllis), Cynthia (Andrew) and Joan (Brian); grandchildren, Erik (Shannon), Karin (Jaime), Sherry, William...