Sep 27, 2017

Robert “Bob” A. Suding, 88, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away September 27, 2017 at Centegra Hospital-Huntley, IL, following declining health for several years.

Born in Indianapolis, IN to Nickolas and Anna (nee Kohlman) Suding, Bob graduated from Cathedral High School, received a B.S. in electrical engineering from Purdue University, and served in the US Army from...

Sep 27, 2017

Elaine was born July 21, 1936 in Lowell, MA.  She passed away September 27, 2017 in Arlington Heights.

Elaine was an interior designer, she also taught interior design.  She truly loved spending time with her grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

Elaine is survived by her daughter Stacey (Steve) Russow; daughter in law, Barbara McClarity;...

Sep 26, 2017

Franklin “Frank” Loucks, Jr., 88, longtime resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017. He was born on October 29, 1928 in Chicago to Franklin and Louise Loucks.

Frank loved his family and will be deeply missed by his daughters, Lisa and Heather (Brad Sasser) Loucks; granddaughters, Allegra and Zoe Sasser.

He was...

Sep 26, 2017

Liz was born July 1, 1963 in Twentynine Palms, CA to Ronald and Martha Calta.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, September 26, 2017, in Barrington.

Liz is survived by her husband of 29 years, Pete; daughter, Carolyn; parents, Col.  Ronald Calta, USMC (Ret.) and Martha Calta; sisters, Margaret (Charlie) Linsday and Anne Calta; and...

Sep 25, 2017

Austin Michael Snyder, 24, of Fox River Grove, was born on September 21, 1993 in Hoffman Estates to Michael and Diane ( nee Bronson) Snyder and passed away suddenly on September 25, 2017. Austin attended Barrington High School and graduated from the Midwest Academy in Keokuk, Iowa in 2011.

Along with his love for sports, Austin also...

Sep 25, 2017

Patrick Sean Valentine, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home in Cary. He was born June 19, 1961, in Burlingame, CA, to Gary and Patricia (nee Moran) Valentine.

Patrick loved spending vacations with his wife, children and family, especially in Marco Island, FL and southwest Michigan. An avid fan of the Chicago...

Sep 24, 2017

Peter G. O’Grady, 63, of Crystal Lake, was born on June 11, 1954 to Peter E. and the late Dorothy O’Grady and passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Peter was the loving father of Peter P., Gillian, Harley and Colton O’Grady; brother of Rosemary, Anne, Susan, Julia, and the late Paul E. O’Grady; cherished friend of many. Peter...

Sep 23, 2017

Matthew David Grey, 39, of Wauconda, was born August 27, 1978 in Woodstock to Thomas and Nancy (nee Weber) Grey. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Harvard.

He was employed by the High School District 211 at Schaumburg since fall of 2013, which he adored. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1997....

Sep 23, 2017

Marjorie A. Schmidt, 74, of Crystal Lake, passed away September, 23, 2017 unexpectedly from complications from surgery. She was born December 19, 1942 in Elgin to Milton and Alice (nee Gritmacker) Rogman. Marge was full of life. She loved spending time in her garden and enjoyed the outdoors. Marge is survived by her son, Jim Abatte; her mother, Alice Rogman;...

Sep 23, 2017

Stephen F. Foley, 67, of Barrington, was born on December 20, 1949 in Tullycrine, County Clare, Ireland and passed away peacefully on September 23, 2017. Stephen was the owner of Foley Masonry and Construction in Barrington. He was also a proud farmer with his wife Maureen. They welcomed the local community for the past 25 years to the Foley...

Sep 21, 2017

John “Vanni” Pizzato, 82, of Crystal Lake, was born on August 20, 1935 to the late Vittorio and the late Rosina Pizzato, and passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017. John was the loving husband of Diane for 60 years; father of Michael (Ashley) Pizzato, Mark (Linda) Pizzato, Catherine (Frank) Ferraro; dear brother of Lillian (Rick) Corazza; grandfather of...

Sep 21, 2017

Francis Joseph Perhats, Sr., 91, of Barrington passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017.  He was born in Chicago on March 19, 1926 to Frank and Mitzi (nee Bertleff) Perhats.

Frank graduated from DePaul Academy and was inducted into the Army in June of 1944.  After serving in WWII in the South Pacific and Occupied Japan,...

Sep 20, 2017

Joseph B. Kelsch, Sr., age 76, of Barrington, IL., passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Abramowski) Kelsch. Loving father of Joe (Renee) Kelsch Jr., David Kelsch and Chris Kelsch. Loving Grandfather to Matt and Caroline Kelsch, loving brother to Sue (Harvey) Hoffman, Annie (Sam) Reyes, and Jim (Jan) Kelsch. Cherished uncle to many nieces...

Sep 20, 2017

Karen Dahlen (Anderson), age 77, of Schaumburg, IL and Sun City West, AZ passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL after a well fought battle to cancer.  She was born to Wilmer and Alice Anderson on January 1, 1940 in Hallock, MN.  She attended elementary schools in Karlsted and Debs, MN.  Karen...

Sep 19, 2017

James B. Sparks, 72, of Wauconda passed away peacefully on September 19 th , 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Jim served in the United State Navy for four years to which he took great pride in throughout his life. He loved watching the Chicago Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks compete every year, playing Spades, Poker...

Sep 18, 2017

LaVerne L. Harms, age 87 of Long Grove, Illinois, passed away 5:05 am  Monday, September 18, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of LeRoy Harms, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, David and Dennis Harms, her daughter-in-law Georgianne and grandson Derek, (and David’s fiancé Lynne Eltrevoog).

Other family members include...

Sep 18, 2017

Erik J. Monsen, 50, of Fox River Grove passed away peacefully on September 18, 2017. He was born on January 31, 1967 in Rockford, IL to Johan and Suzanne (nee Balmer) Monsen.

Erik was known for his quick wit, sense of humor and for his love of winter and weather. He also enjoyed skiing, playing golf and...

Sep 18, 2017

Muriel was born September 24, 1925 in Chicago to Walter and Pauline Higgins.  She passed away peacefully September 18, 2017 in Barrington.

Muriel is survived by her children; Jeffrey Girard, Paul (Christine T.) Girard, and David (Ellen) Girard; and grandchildren, Rebecca (Kegan), Heather, Alexander, Katherine, Molly, William, and Samuel.  She was preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 15, 2017

Mark was born May 18, 1951 in Streator, IL.  He passed away September 15, 2017 in Elgin.

Mark is survived by his son Adam Ganzer; sisters, Gay (Mike) Offutt and Marianne Ganzer; and nephew Scott Offutt.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Anne Ganzer and his brother John.

Memorial visitation will...

Sep 13, 2017

Marvin “Muff” Carlsen

Muff was born September 29, 1947 in Chicago.  He passed away September 13, just shy of his 70th birthday.

Muff is survived by his children; Mary Jane (Gregory) Sullivan, Cindy (Tim) Saunders, and Kelly Ann (Steve Ellison) Carlsen; grandchildren, Catherine, Christine, Danielle, and Sarah Sullivan, Dylan Saunders, and Ryan Meaney; his dear...