May 6, 2018

Annie S. Holsten, 88, of Crystal Lake died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.  She was born July 1, 1929 in McHenry to Nikolaus and Anna (Klintworth) Tietjen.

On October 23, 1948, Annie married John Holsten.   He preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carol.

Annie...

May 6, 2018

Jerelyn Schumacher, 55, of Crystal Lake, Illinois was born to Robert (deceased June, 2014) and Karen (nee Stancer) Wodill on June 12, 1962 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. On the 6th of May at 9:28 a.m., having finished the short hard race, Jeri was welcomed into the awesome presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Being academically inclined, Jeri...

May 5, 2018

Virginia Fay Wheeler, 92, of Cary, formerly of Ottawa, died on Saturday, May 5th, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.

Mrs. Wheeler was born on April 16, 1926 in Manlius, IL, to James and Mary Ballard.  She married J. Earl Wheeler on August 12, 1947, in Manlius.

Virginia attended Huntington College and was a...

May 5, 2018

Shirley Solverson, 88, of Middleton, WI and Bettendorf, IA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 5, 2018. She was born on May 3, 1930 in Viroqua, WI to Oscar and Hanna (nee Lawrence) Pederson.

Shirley was a graduate of University of Wisconsin Platteville, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English, History...

May 4, 2018

Marguerite T. Brinkman, 86, of Barrington, born August 24, 1931 passed away May 4, 2018. Loving and devoted wife of Harry “Bud” Brinkman for 64 years. Cherished mother of Tom (Mary) Brinkman, Dan (Jill) Brinkman, Patricia (Bill) Sullivan and John (Nimmy) Brinkman. Beloved grandmother of Timothy (Jessica), Breana (Sean), Tierney (Damian), Jonathan, Christina (Sean), Joseph, Bryce and Julie. Adored...

May 3, 2018

John J. Horeled, 66, of Crystal Lake and a lifelong resident of McHenry County, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 3, 2018.  He was born in Harvard on November 1, 1951 to Joseph and Helen (nee Keeley) Horeled.

John graduated from Marion Central High School in 1969.   He went on to graduate from the University...

Apr 30, 2018

H. Michael Cody, 51, of Cary, IL passed away Monday, April 30, surrounded by his family. He was born September 22, 1966 in Colorado Springs, CO to Howard and Carol Cody.

Michael graduated from Harry A. Burke High School in Omaha, NE and went on to play football and baseball at the University of Nebraska Omaha.  He...

Apr 29, 2018

Lorayne Elizabeth Weirich, 99 of Schaumburg and longtime resident of Barrington, was born on July 21, 1918 to the late John and the late Norma Gutenkauf and passed away on April 29, 2018. Lorayne was the wife of the late Arthur Weirich; loving mother of Norma (the late Donald) Schulze and Ronald (Barbara) Weirich; grandmother of Linda (Tyler) Loracca,...

Apr 29, 2018

Marcella “Marcy” Kranz, 94, of Crystal Lake passed away April 29, 2018.  She was born in Chicago on July 4, 1923 to Stanley and Charlotte (nee Zdydrowski) Pachucki.

In June 1947, she married Harry Kranz.  They were married 69 years before his passing in January of 2017.   They lived in Park Ridge from 1955 until they retired...

Apr 29, 2018

Joan Welpott Gerrard, born July 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Edna (nee Meinert) Perkins, she passed away April 29, 2018 in Park Ridge.

Joan will be remembered as a bright, shining light in the world of dance though her teachings to generations of students, mentoring to countless teachers, and as a prolific choreographer; creating hundreds...

Apr 28, 2018

On April 28, Byong Uk Chung, M.D., of Boca Grande, Florida and formerly of Barrington Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was born on October 20, 1934, in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Chung graduated from Kyungi High School in 1949 and did his pre-medical studies at Seoul National University. While at Seoul National...

Apr 28, 2018

Bryan was born October 25, 1984 in Highland Park.  He passed away April 28, 2018.

Bryan graduated from Stevenson High School, Lake Forest College, and University of Illinois College of Medicine.  He was a current third-year anesthesiology resident at Loyola University Medical Center and was hoping for a fellowship in Pain Management so he could help others...

Apr 27, 2018

Richard Charles Ross of Barrington, IL passed away on April 27, 2018, after a brief illness. His loving wife Siggi was at his side. Richard was 70 years old.

Richard was President of Fidential, Inc. An Alum of Wesleyan University and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, he started his career after serving in the Marine Corps...

Apr 26, 2018

Rosina Hedrich of Crystal Lake was born to Eternal Life peacefully, Thursday April 26 at the age of 95 years.  Dearest Mother to Marty and Lolly (John) Kroos; loving and devoted Grandma to David (Lana), Scott Kroos, Heidi, Todd (Laura) Kroos and Tim (Noemi); a wonderful, caring and loving Great Grandma, “Crystal Lake Grandma” and “Oma” to Nina, Nicole, Elizabeth,...

Apr 25, 2018

Joan M. Jaraczewski, 59, formerly of Roselle and Hoffman Estates, passed away April 25, 2018 in Rockford.   She was born June 15, 1958 in Kansas City, KS to the late Edward and Rosemary Jaraczewski, the youngest of three girls.

She graduated from Northern Illinois University.   Joan worked as a nurse’s aide for several years and during that...

Apr 25, 2018

Cheryl Murray of Hawthorn Woods passed away peacefully April 25 with her loving family by her side.  She was born August 31, 1956 in Chicago.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim; children, Jillian (Ryan) Foszcz, James II (Kourtney) Murray, Jaclynn (Andrew) Nance, and Justin Murray; grandchildren, Savannah, Lucas, and Scarlett Foszcz, and Troy...

Apr 24, 2018

Marie L. Doroba, 82, of Cary, was born October 13, 1935 in Chicago to James and Onorina (nee Bertot) Cavallo. She passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Barrington.

Marie graduated from DePaul University in 1957. She was a college advisor at Northeastern University in Chicago. She was an avid reader and enjoyed travelling, especially on cruises....

Apr 23, 2018

Paul “Foggy” Thompson, 96, born November 12, 1921 in Blair, WI, passed away peacefully April 23, 2018 in Crystal Lake surrounded by his family.

Paul enjoyed many years of dancing with his wife, and was a square dance caller for 36 years. Paul and his wife Lorraine were married for 71 years. He was a member of...

Apr 22, 2018

In honor of Andy's wishes, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for advanced research and helping others to fight cancer, www.cancer.org/donate.

Apr 22, 2018

Richard “Clark” Benkendorf III, 55 of Barrington Hills, was born on February 9, 1963 to Richard Clark, Jr. and the late Carol Ann (nee Reed). Clark passed away suddenly on April 22, 2018. Clark was an incredible husband to Lorelei for 33 years and an amazing father of three. Clark was the loving and proud father of Amanda (Jack)...