Feb 2, 2017

Ralph B. Hipenbecker Jr., 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Barrington. He was born May 17, 1936 in Kansas City, MO and adopted by Ralph B. and Freda (nee Mason) Hipenbecker. His father, Ralph Sr., was widowed and married Velma (nee Marish) Hipenbecker.

Ralph served in the US Army as a...

Feb 1, 2017

Len was born February 10, 1926 in Hallevadsholm, Sweden. He passed away peacefully February 1, 2017.

Len was a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force 1949-1952. He was a mechanical engineer at Baxter Healthcare, retired in 1993. Len was an avid photographer and a member of Holy Family Church in Inverness.

He is survived by...

Jan 31, 2017

Heath was born April 22, 1942 in Boston, MA. He passed away peacefully Jan. 31, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane; children, Alison Scott (Eric)Anderson, R. Heath IV (Melinda Hill), and Jonathan Coldren Jaime) Davis; grandchildren, Maddie, Olivia, and Mae Anderson; brothers, John "Jack" (Oanh) Davis, and Thomas (Jane) Davis; many nieces and nephews; and...

Jan 29, 2017

Kenneth V. Zwiener, Jr., 84, of Barrington, formerly of Deerfield, at rest January 29, 2017. Devoted husband of the late Susan Zwiener; loving father of David (Nancy), Douglas (Elizabeth) and Marilyn (Tom Whitney) Zwiener; proud Bubba of Kristen (Vikram) Devisetty, Laura (Patrick) Murphy, Carolyn and Eric (Amberly) Zwiener, Kathleen (Chris Edwards), Brian and Daniel Zwiener, Bradley and Alex Zwiener;...

Jan 29, 2017

Joan B. Stanley, 69, of Houghton Lake, Michigan, formerly of Portage, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2017. Joan was born September 13, 1947 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, to Edward and Laura (Taylor) Smay. Joan’s achievements included being a certified Home Health Care Nurse and homemaker to her four daughters. Joan had many talents; she was an avid seamstress making...

Jan 28, 2017

Scott V. Scherer, 57, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully January 28, 2017 at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born August 29, 1959 in Waukegan.

Beloved son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, nephew and friend; he will be missed by many. Scott is survived by his mother, Susan of Crystal Lake; brother, Rob of Alaska; sister, Karen “Missi” (Bill)...

Jan 28, 2017

Shirlee Koehler, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Morton Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

She was born March 30, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (nee Weiland) Peterson.

In addition to her loving husband of 70 years, Edward Koehler, Shirlee is survived by her children, Larry (Mindy) Koehler and Judy...

Jan 28, 2017

Mel Wallace passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Born February 20, 1931, in the Bronx, NY, Mel was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, where he was student body president; attended the London School of Economics as...

Jan 28, 2017

David (Dave) M. Schober, 46, of Crystal Lake, IL formerly of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville as a result of a tragic accident at his home the previous week.

Dave was born April 9, 1970 in Freeport, IL, was a 1988 graduate of Freeport High School (go Pretzels!),...

Jan 27, 2017

Deanna Pearl (Locken) Yarmo, 52, of Crystal Lake lost her lengthy battle against breast cancer and went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Deanna was a devoted, loving wife and mother to her husband, Jeffrey Yarmo; her daughter, Claire (18); and her son, Benjamin (15). Deanna was a positive, upbeat, encouraging, spiritual soul. Her life...

Jan 26, 2017

Grant was born September 20, 1991 in Brookfield, WI. He passed away January 26, 2017 in Crystal Lake.

He is survived by his father, Jay Jacobson; mother, Beverly Jacobson; brothers, Justin (Heather), and Andrew; grandmother, Donna Bobit; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial visitation will be 5pm until the memorial service at 7pm, Wednesday,...

Jan 26, 2017

Susan was born October 16, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. She passed away peacefully January 26, 2017 in McHenry.

Susan is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert; daughters, Tara (Al) Gilson and Shannon (Phil) Hogan; grandchildren, Karson, Keaton, and Collins; sister Linda (Lawrence) Long; nieces and nephews, Molly Long, Angi Griffith, Matthew Long, and Kim Miller;...

Jan 25, 2017

Jon Aaron Simich, 69, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago on February 18, 1947 to Anton and Peggy Simich.

Jon was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army, serving two terms in Vietnam during his 23 years of service.

Jan 25, 2017

David J. Kosak, 75, of Crystal Lake passed away January 25, 2017. He was born in Chicago to Walter and Adeline (nee Robajdek) Koscielniak on November 29, 1941.

David proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Big Red One, which is first infantry division of the U.S. Army....

Jan 25, 2017

Edward James Rindfleisch, 84, of Algonquin, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospital, Cuba Township, IL. He was born February 10, 1932, in Mosinee, WI., to Otto and Katherine (Schantz) Rindfleisch. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Janice (Altenburg) Rindfleisch whom he married on October 16, 1954.

Survivors...

Jan 25, 2017

Gerald “Gerry” Kraemer, 65, of Barrington passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017. He was born on October 23, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Frank and Theodora Kraemer. He graduated from Rutgers University and worked at Colgate Palmolive for 30 years until his retirement. During retirement, he continued with his love for wine by working as an importer...

Jan 24, 2017

Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Thomas (nee Jerawski), 88, of Chicago passed away January 24, 2017 in Inverness. She was born in Chicago on March 10, 1928 to Edmund and Marie (nee Bonk) Jerawski and grew up in Cicero. At age 12, Trudy wrote a winning essay and was awarded a trip to Washington DC, one of her proudest achievements. Trudy graduated...

Jan 24, 2017

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Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Erma Lee Bonham, 95, of Barrington passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1921 to Clarence and Susie (nee Capper) Young.

Erma was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids...

Jan 24, 2017

John G. Cummings, 83, of Cary, was born July 15, 1933 in Cary to Gerard and Alice (nee Lowe) Cummings. He passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Woodstock.

John worked at Oak Industries in Crystal Lake for many years, and later retired from Indak Manufacturing in Northbrook. He was a proud Navy veteran and member of...

Jan 23, 2017

Barbara Jean Whitfield, 88, of Deerfield formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017. She was born October 14, 1928 in Chicago to the late Louis and Pearl (nee Dunn) Linton. Loving wife of the late James R. Whitfield; beloved mother of Deborah Whitfield, Nancy (Louis) Murguia and Cindy Dolan; proud grandmother of Emily and Timothy Murguia, Maggie...