Jun 15, 2017

Christa was born August 3, 1945 in the Czech Republic and fled to freedom in Germany.  The Catholic Church in Germany brought her family to the United States after a six year wait and settled them in San Francisco, where Christa was raised. She passed away June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Christa...

Jun 14, 2017

Mary Dean Adams (nee Weir), 57, of Crystal Lake, was born on May 9, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017. Dean was the loving mother of Hannah (Luke) Cottington (nee Adams); beloved sister of Elizabeth (Glen) Redeker, Ann (Joel) Thompson, and Craig Weir; dear partner of Jack Solomon; aunt to many loving...

Jun 14, 2017

Aurora Huerta, 88, of Algonquin, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home in Algonquin. She was born on April 21, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Gilbert and Ursula (nee Garcia) Ruiz.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Kim) Neamand and Fernando (Patricia) Huerta; her grandchildren, Jill, Kyle, Christopher, Brendan, and Abbey; her...

Jun 10, 2017

Frank Anton Svoboda, Jr., age 83, of Barrington Hills, Illinois, devoted family man, civic leader, businessman and outdoorsman, passed away on June 10, 2017 from heart and respiratory failure.  He was born on September 23, 1933 in Des Plaines, Illinois to Frank Svoboda, Sr. and Marion (Petersen) Svoboda. His father Frank Sr. helped run the family business Svoboda’s Men’s...

Jun 9, 2017

Lillian M. Block, 89, of Barrington passed away peacefully June 9, 2017. She was born on July 8, 1927 in Lisle, IL to Herman and Emma Van Den Berg.

Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family.

She will be deeply missed by her loving daughters, Barbara Block and Kathy (Roy) Speer; and granddaughter, Amy Block....

Jun 8, 2017

Born September 22, 1930 in Chicago to the late Frank Joseph and Marie (nee Vlasak) Baldocchi, Warren passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the age of 86.

Warren had three loves in his life: his wife and family, his family at Pepper Construction, and his beloved Marine Corps. He was a passionate and caring...

Jun 6, 2017

Zdenka Poljak, 89, of Barrington, IL died peacefully on June 6, 2017 surrounded by her family.  Zdenka was preceeded in death by her husband, John.  Zdenka is survived by her two daughters Jasna and Donna, as well as two grandchildren Tomas and Jessica.  Zdenka was born in Croatia, fled to Austria, and Immigrated to the United States.  In addition...

Jun 5, 2017

Louis E. Cichon, 96, of Richmond, was born on January 28, 1921 in Chicago Heights to Nickolus and Mary (nee Chmiel) Cichon. He passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2017 at his home in Richmond. His wife, Betty Jane Cichon, 92, passed away March 28, 2017.

Louis and Betty Jane are survived by their children, Ron...

Jun 5, 2017

Pamella Jean Cloum, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Monday, June 5 after courageously fighting a 6 year battle of Stage 4 Breast Cancer. She was born December 2, 1955 in Opa Locka, Florida.

Pamella was united in marriage to Timothy Cloum on May 3, 1995 in Rolling Meadows.

Pamella will be remembered as a...

Jun 4, 2017

Cassidy Star Corcoran, 24, of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Chicago. She was born on December 25, 1992 in Arlington Heights to Patrick Joseph and Deborah (nee Carrasco) Corcoran.

Cassidy was the brightest star, born on Christmas day and was the most beautiful girl in the world. Her passions included the ocean...

Jun 2, 2017

Jo Ann Hagg, 90, died on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Jo Ann (nee Van Rensselaer) was born on June 26, 1926, and raised in Park Ridge. She and her late husband, Robert D. Hagg, also of Park Ridge, were united in marriage on June 18, 1948. They celebrated forty-nine wonderful years of marriage until...

May 31, 2017

Mark V. Pantaleo, 42 of Chicago.  Born September 6, 1974 in Barrington, he passed away at his home in Chicago, May 31, 2017.  He is survived by his father Leonard (Josie) Pantaleo; mother Joyce (Frank) Munaco; sisters, Christine (Scott) Jones, Catherine Pantaleo, and Jacqueline (Jeff) Sykes; step brother, Nick (Cathy) Pierri; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He...

May 31, 2017

Lois Elizabeth Thurow / January 29th 1922- May 31st 2017  Daughter of Elizabeth Thurow and Fred Thurow.  Beloved sister of Ruth and Forrest.  Lois drove her first car at the age of 9 years old delivering water to her father working on their farm. She graduated from Yorkville High School, class of 1939 and continued her education at the...

May 31, 2017

Vernon Robert Roewer, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2017; just 6 days shy of his 80th birthday.

He was born June 6, 1937 in Crystal Lake to the late Frederic John and Sophie Bertha (nee Geske) Roewer.

Vern married Karen Geske on July 21, 1956 at the United Methodist Church in...

May 30, 2017

On May 30, 2017, Rozalia Jakubiak (nee Palusinski) found peace at the age of 92 years. Rozalia was the beloved wife of the late Tadeusz Jakubiak; loving mother of Marisia (Erik) Andersen, Irenka Jakubiak, and Tadziu (Karen) Jakubiak; cherished grandmother of Elisabeth Andersen and Alexandra Jakubiak; dear aunt of Marek Wozniak. She is survived by her loving in-laws, friends...

May 29, 2017

Virginia A. Haworth, 78, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2017. She was born on October 3, 1938 in Chicago to George and Leona (nee Kellen) Sinclair.

Virginia enjoyed doing crafts, knitting, crocheting and crosswords. She had a green thumb and enjoyed taking care of her houseplants. Above all she enjoyed spending time with...

May 28, 2017

Sybil was born March 29, 1940 in Lynch, KY to W.C. and Thelma Phipps.  She passed away peacefully May 28, 2017 at JourneyCare in Woodstock.

Sybil was a loving, and doting mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughters; Vickie Pecoraro, Brenda Cornett, and Kim (Tim) Cederlund;...

May 27, 2017

Services for Dorothy are private.

May 27, 2017

Les Willard, 56, of Algonquin passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on May 27, 2017. He was born August 30, 1960 in Chicago to Leslie Sr. and Madeline (nee Gattuso) Willard.

Les was an electrician and a member of I.B.E.W. Local 134. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and handyman. He loved his Chicago Sports; Go Cubs and...

May 25, 2017

Ryan was born January 18, 1994 in Belleville, IL.  He passed away May 25, 2017 in Columbia, MO.

Ryan was a 2012 graduate of Barrington High School where he was on the wrestling team. Ryan considered his time on the Barrington wrestling team to be the best of his life.  He loved his teammates.  In...