Jul 16, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Smith, 57, of Wonder Lake, was born May 6, 1960 in Waukegan, Illinois to Roland and Patricia (Webb) Smith. She passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

Elizabeth (Betty) left us to soon, but she left behind a life time of memories for those of us that knew her and loved her. With her...

Jul 15, 2017

Marcianna Irene Durkin, 83, of Crystal Lake passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  She was born in Chicago on April 17, 1934 to Charles and Florence Gangala.

Marcy was a graduate of Alvernia High School, Chicago, class of 1952.  She  married Martin J. Durkin, Jr. on November 3, 1956.  He...

Jul 14, 2017

Joseph F. “Joe” Brodner Jr., 90, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully on, July 14, 2017. He was born on August 29, 1926 in Chicago to Joseph Sr. and Therese Brodner.

Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed in Tennessee, Oklahoma, Florida and Illinois; he was discharged in 1946. He was...

Jul 14, 2017

Arthur T. “Tom” Johnsen, 71, a resident of Arlington Heights for 42 years, passed away on July 14, 2017. He was born April 17, 1946 in Chicago to Olaf and Esther (nee Green) Johnsen. Arthur was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Barrington.

In the past he enjoyed counting the offering after the service. He...

Jul 14, 2017

Horst A. Peppa, age 74, was born on August 16, 1942 in Yugoslavia to Frank and Eva Peppa. He passed away peacefully on July 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Horst was the loving husband of 16 years to Royce Peppa (Griffith-Heflin). He was a devoted father to Stephen and Deborah Peppa, and Ross...

Jul 11, 2017

Dorothy J. Buchholz (nee Krinker), 92, of Algonquin died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in JourneyCare Hospice at Good Shepherd Hospital after a short illness. Born January 25, 1925 in Chicago, she formerly lived in Wheeling, Mount Prospect and Fox River Grove before residing in Eastgate Manor Supportive Living in Algonquin. She was a 1943 graduate of Luther Institute High...

Jul 10, 2017

Born June 10, 1933 to Peter and Mary Rose Faust, nee Klassen. Died July 10, 2017 in Barrington.

He attended Lane Tech, The University of Illinois and the Army Engineer School after which he was assigned to the Joint Headquarters of the Far East Command/United Nations Command in Tokyo, Japan.

Tom was employed as a...

Jul 9, 2017

Born April 6, 1929 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point, WI to Laughlin and Lily Farris, Donna passed to the home of her Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She loved her hometown and friends in Stevens Point; swimming at Red Bridge, tobogganing at Iverson Park, dancing at the casino in Waupaca. The Farris family moved...

Jul 8, 2017

Jeanne M. Garms, eternally 36 yrs ended her 14 year courageous battle with melanoma peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 8, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of 33 years to Dan.  Loving mother to Gabe, Matt (Jeana) and Elliott (Raissa).  Devoted daughter to Marilyn Blocker. Loyal sister to John Blocker, Barbara (Robert) Newman, Jim (Marsha) Blocker,...

Jul 5, 2017

Ruth was born August 25, 1930 in Chicago to William and Emma Graf.  She passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Lake Zurich.

Ruth loved to be on the beach in the sun, birds, dancing, and singing in the church choir at St. Margaret Mary.  She was also involved in Americana Choral Group.  She was a...

Jul 4, 2017

Mrs. Mildred L. Cameron, 76, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017 at her home. She was born January 20, 1941 in Chicago to Edward and Mildred (nee Raasch) Zeissler.

Mildred enjoyed cooking and sewing in her spare time.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Arthur H. Cameron, Jr.;...

Jul 2, 2017

John Daniel Harms III of Crystal Lake, IL and The Villages, FL was born September 28, 1946 in Somerville, Massachusetts to the late John Daniel Harms, II and Ruth (nee Saunders), John passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Huntley, IL at the age of 70.

After John received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of...

Jul 2, 2017

Virginia Frances Moyzis, 96, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago and Homer Glen, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Virginia was born May 21, 1921 in Chicago to Frank and Emily Spurney.  She was married on Dec. 1, 1944 in Chicago to Raymond Moyzis, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Dwight)...

Jul 2, 2017

Jennifer E. Siegler, of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, with family at her side.  She was 47 years old.

Jennifer is survived by her husband Jeffrey Altman and their three children, John, Kate and Abby, as well as her mother Carrie Leece; her father Marvin Siegler; her brother Erik...

Jul 1, 2017

Ruth D. Wetekam, 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away on July 1, 2017.

A long-time resident of Crystal Lake, Ruth was born on April 8, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  It was there she spent the first 45 years of her life and was married in 1948 to her husband, Harry Wetekam.

They moved to Crystal...

Jul 1, 2017

Edward F Waszak, World War II Veteran, Author Dies at 92

Long-time resident of Crystal Lake, Edward Frank Waszak, 92, died peacefully at his home at The Fountains July 1, 2017.

Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, to Frank and Clara (Przystas), Ed was inducted into the Army immediately upon graduation from high...

Jun 30, 2017

Born March 15, 1997 in Park Ridge to Jerold and Karri (nee Dettmer) Olson, Bradley passed away June 30, 2017 in Chicago.

In addition to his parents, Bradley is survived by his brother, Tyler; grandparents, John and Judy Olson; his uncles and aunts, Scott Dettmer, Jon (Judie) Olson, Jeff (Mary) Olson, Jim (Molly) Olson; his cousins, Lauren,...

Jun 30, 2017

John P. Radke, 66 of Crystal Lake, passed away June 30, 2017.  He was born April 24, 1951 in Chicago, IL to John and Alice (nee St. Pierre) Radke.

He is survived by his wife Laura (nee Lindquist) of Crystal Lake; sons Daniel of Crystal Lake and Ben (Amy Flores) Radke of Oak Creek, WI; and his...

Jun 30, 2017

Richard A.Whitesell, 80, of Barrington, passed away on June 30, 2017.  He was born on December 13, 1936 in Punxsutawney, PA to Norman and Louelle (Hollenbaugh) Whitesell. Rick was united in marriage to Carol Mullins on April 14, 1993 in Arlington Heights; they celebrated 24 years of marriage.

Rick was a proud veteran of the United States...

Jun 30, 2017

Arthur J. Hogfelt, 70, of Barrington, passed away peacefully Friday, June 30, 2017 in his home with his wife at his side. He died after a short, courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.

Arthur was born January 26, 1947. He was adopted by his loving parents, Arthur and Lillian Hogfelt, on March 23, 1948, a day always celebrated...