Nov 4, 2017

Barbara A. Bellman, 64, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Barb courageously fought and won a 5 year battle with Parkinson’s PSP (Progressive Supra nuclear Palsy), a rare form of Parkinson’s, by being a very classy and warm person to all who cared for her and by enjoying many of...

Nov 2, 2017

Claudia M. Bak, 70 of Wauconda, IL was born on May 18, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and the late Linda Donini and passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017 in Barrington, IL. Claudia was the loving mother of Jennifer (William) Barnes, Jackie (Sol Sucherman) Bak, and John (Rose) Bak; grandmother of Christopher, Alex, Meadow, Amanda...

Nov 1, 2017

Mary Lou Alwardt, of New Castle, KY, passed away November 1, 2017 at the age of 80.  From her birth in Wadsworth, IL on August 2, 1937 to her death on Wednesday, she nourished people around her with love, kindness and genuine care.  Mary Lou had such a big heart and was a perfect example of a selfless person. ...

Nov 1, 2017

Charlotte J. Thoma, 96 of Barrington, IL was born on August 13, 1921 in Chicago, IL to the late Edmund and the late Caroline Fleissner and passed away peacefully on November 1, 2017 in Barrington, IL. Charlotte was the loving wife of the late Norbert for 67 years; dear mother of Kathy (Jim) Uszler, Donna (the late Terry) Rieck,...

Oct 30, 2017

John Brandt Siewers Jr, 84 of Barrington passed away peacefully on Oct. 30 2017. He was born on Chicago’s Westside, Oct 16, 933 to John Brandt Siewers Sr. and Mary (Byrne) Siewers.

John is a graduate of Fenwick High School 1951. John Earned a Mathematics degree from St. Mary’s University of Winnona, MN 1955. John was a...

Oct 28, 2017

Kevin J. Thiermann, 62, of Island Lake, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home in Island Lake. He was born February 5, 1955 in Oak Park to George and Dorothy (nee Collins) Thiermann.

Kevin was an electrical designer. He enjoyed playing various sports including softball and golf; watching and supporting his Chicago area sports...

Oct 28, 2017

Harold was born January 9, 1926 in Stockwell, Indiana to Wesley and Bertha Whitteberry.  He passed away peacefully October 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Harold is survived by his daughters; Linda (James) Kopec, Leslee (Russ Kotz) Scully, and Kyle (David) Hanna; and grandchildren, Heather and Robin Kopec and Jamie Hanna.  He was preceded in death...

Oct 28, 2017

Dylan Michael Balogh, 22, of North Barrington passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was born in Lake Forest, IL on April 15, 1995 to Michael and Joanne (nee Capasso).

Dylan will be deeply missed by his loving parents; his brothers, Ryan (Jorie) and Zack; niece, Landrie; uncles, Joseph, Anthony (Penny), and Daniel (Diane) Capasso,...

Oct 27, 2017

Dr. Randal J. Butchness, DDS

Randal was born March 30, 1957 in Chicago to Frank and Rose Anne Butchness.  He passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2017.

Dr. Butchness is a graduate of Loyola University and Loyola School of Dentistry and practiced dentistry in the Northwest suburbs for over 30 years.

Randy is survived...

Oct 27, 2017

Daniel James Richards, 69, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home in Crystal Lake. He was born November 11, 1947 in Pottsville, PA to Daniel and Viola (nee Tanner) Richards.

Dan was retired from the Patriot News Company. He was the treasurer of the local Stock Investment Club. Dan was an...

Oct 24, 2017

Robert “Bob” Dorman, 63, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2017. He was born October 28, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to Evelyn and David Dorman.

Bob was an avid billiards player, fishing enthusiast and enjoyed wood working. He was also an active volunteer in the Lake Barrington Shores community.

Bob will...

Oct 24, 2017

Carol P. Johnson, 80, a long-time resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Alfred and Thelma (Koffman) Frantz.

Married on September 21, 1957, Carol loved to square dance and round dance. She worked as a registered nurse for Centegra...

Oct 23, 2017

Born January 20, 1980 in Evanston, the son of Michael and Dorothy (nee Godfrey) Kischuk, Matthew passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Huntley.

Matt was a loving husband and a devoted father.  His family was his greatest pride and joy. He used our time together to the fullest, not taking for granted how...

Oct 22, 2017

Jean was born July 13, 1932 in Chicago to William and Mary Kirkwood.  She passed away October 22, 2017 in Barrington.

Jean was a labor and delivery nurse at Lutheran General Hospital for 38 years and was the Clinical Manager when she retired.

Jean is survived by her children; Donald (MaryAnn) Cousins, and Ken (Aimee)...

Oct 21, 2017

Morgan Dreimann, age 17, died Saturday, October 21 at his home in Crystal Lake. He was born on February 21, 2000 in Penshurst, England to Ingrid and Jorg Dreimann.

Morgan attended Crystal Lake Central High School and would have graduated with the class of 2018.

Morgan is survived by his mother, Ingrid Dreimann; his sisters...

Oct 21, 2017

Louise Gertrude Fransen (nee Schmitz), of Lake Barrington, IL was born on April 18, 1922 in Evanston, IL to the late Martin and Anna Schmitz and passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 in Barrington, IL. Louise was the loving wife of the late James G. Fransen for over 40 years; beloved mother of Linda (Robert) Scott and James...

Oct 21, 2017

Thomas “Tom” E. Marcotte, 75, of St. Charles, formerly of Niles,  passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 in Geneva. He was born on September 17, 1942 in Chicago.

Tom was a 1973 graduate of the first paramedic program in the state of Illinois. He proudly served on the Niles Fire Department for 32 years until his...

Oct 20, 2017

Patricia C. Menges, 90, of Barrington for 53 years, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2017. She was born on July 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Helen (nee Carboy) Condon.

Patricia was a 1945 graduate of Bernards High School in Basking Ridge, NJ. Patricia was united in marriage to Louis Menges...

Oct 20, 2017

Josephine “Jo” Anne Keegan, 79, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.   She was born in Chicago on February 15, 1938 to Dr. Thomas and Bernice (nee Wheeler) Burke.

She married her husband, John Keegan, at Holy Name Cathedral in 1965.  They were blessed to share 52 years together.  ...

Oct 19, 2017

Patricia M. Manno, 68, Huntley, formerly of Palatine, passed away peacefully October 19, 2017 surrounded by her children.   She was born on June 23, 1949 in Chicago to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Rezba) Simek.

After a blind date and less than a year of courtship, Ronald S. Manno proposed and they were married at St....