George Thompson

Jun 1, 2016

George Elwyn Thompson, longtime resident of Barrington, was born June 6, 1932 in Oak Park to C.E. and Genevieve (nee Kaiser) Thompson. He passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2016. Growing up Georgeloved being a part of the bakery and ice cream brand owned by his family. He proudly attended Monmouth College where he was a member...

Tyler Allen

Jun 1, 2016

Tyler Conway Allen, 21, died on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 of injuries from a car accident in Barrington Hills, Illinois. He leaves behind his parents, John R. and Lisa M. Allen and sister, Caroline H. Allen, as well as a wealth of other relatives and beloved friends. Tyler was born June 22, 1994 in Richmond, Virginia. His family...

Dianne McKibben

Jun 1, 2016

Dianne M. McKibben, 77, of Crystal Lake, was born April 25, 1939 in Chicago. She went to her eternal home, under the gentle care of JourneyCare Hospice, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in Woodstock.

Dianne was a passionate homemaker, mother and grandmother. Her deepest devotion was to God, but the love of her life was Tom, whom she treasured...

Geraldine Mullin

May 31, 2016

Geraldine “Jeri” Mullin (nee Kavolis), 77, of Barrington, formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2016. She was born June 29, 1938 in Chicago the only daughter of John and Helen Kavolis. Jeri graduated from Bradley University, earning her K-12 Teaching Degree. She began her teaching career at Forest Road Primary School in La...

Peter Berezuk

May 30, 2016

Peter D. Berezuk, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2016. He was born on February 13, 1946 in Buffalo, New York to Peter E. and Anna (nee Lewicki) Berezuk.

Peter attended Murray State University at Murray, Kentucky and Canisius College in Buffalo, New York and received degrees in chemistry and business administration. He worked as...

William Harrer

May 30, 2016

William “Bill” Harrer, Sr., 77, of Harvard recently of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2016. He was born on May 13, 1939 in Chicago to Matthew and Ruth (nee King) Harrer.

Bill was a manager for information systems at Kemper Insurance for 36 years until he retired. He was also an Eagle Scout and...

Emma Halter

May 30, 2016

Emma Marie Halter, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on May 30, 2016 at the age of 91.

She was born April 20, 1925 in Chicago to Henry and Marie (nee Hoerburger) Wagner.

Emma volunteered her time with Little Christopher’s in Crystal Lake as well as with Woodstock...

Rudolph Schneider

May 29, 2016

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Lillian Mergenthaler

May 27, 2016

Lillian Johanna Mergenthaler, 89, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, May 27, in Woodstock.

She was born August 12, 1926 in Oak Park to Fred and Lillian (nee Gleichner) Bokelmann. On September 11, 1948 she was united in marriage to John Mergenthaler.

Lillian was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ...

Mary Benz

May 26, 2016

Mary Kathleen Benz, 69, of Crystal Lake, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, May 26 in Woodstock. Born April 12, 1947 in Evanston, she was the daughter of Charles Joseph and Dolores Josephine (nee Sifferman) Benz. Mary is survived by her brothers, Jerome (Paula) and Thomas (Debra); sisters, Charlene, Bonnie (Tom), and Jeanne...

James Neceda

May 26, 2016

​ James "Jimmy" Neceda, 62, teed off for the final time on May 26, 2016. Loved husband of Joseph Aprile; cherished son of Phyllis and the late Joseph Neceda; fond brother of Robert (Jana), Patricia (Jim) Semersky and the late Michael; loved brother-in-law of Angie Casto, Nancy (Ron) Munson and Tony (Karen) Aprile; special uncle and friend to many. Visitation...

Herbert Hartz Jr

May 24, 2016

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Herbert John Hartz, Jr, 88, of Sheffield, IL passed away peacefully on May 24, 2016. He was born on July 22, 1927 in Princeton, IL to Herbert Sr. and Cora (nee Debates) Hartz. Herbert was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a Lieutenant during...

Trevor Branscum

May 22, 2016

Trevor Wayne Branscum, 14, of Crystal Lake, was born December 7, 2001 in Chicago to Darren and Paulette (nee Diehl) Branscum. He passed away after a tragic accident on Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake.

Trevor is survived by his parents, Darren and Paulette Branscum; his sisters, Emily and Ashley Branscum; his grandparents, Manfred and Katie Diehl and...

Alana McKinney

May 21, 2016

Alana McKinney, age 64, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2016.

A celebration of Alana’s life will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 at 4 PM at Harvest Bible Church, 580 Tracy Trail, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Interment will be private.

John Nikolich

May 21, 2016

John Nikolich of Barrington, IL passed away on May 21, 2016 at the age of 87. John was the loving husband of Sophia, his wife of 53 years, and devoted father of John (Annette) and Gregory (Tricia) and loving grandfather of Reed, Tyler, Juliana & Emily. Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews and a dear friend to many....

Bernice Sweeney

May 20, 2016

Bernice “Bunny” Sweeney, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 from heart failure. She was born March 15, 1927 in Allentown, PA to Frank and Cecelia (nee Zach) Fasching.

On June 2, 1951 she married the love of her life, Jack Sweeney. They were married 58 years before his passing in 2009....

Martha Hunter

May 20, 2016

Martha Hunter, 88, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Alden Poplar Creek in Hoffman Estates. She was born October 8, 1927 in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of Arnold Francis and Georgia Mottley Carrico. She was a graduate of Avon High School in Avon, IL and married John R. Hunter of Avon in Elkhart, IN May 17, 1947. For many...

Margaret Kearns

May 19, 2016

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Kearns took her last breath, 5:34 a.m. May 19, 2016, at Rush Hospital in Chicago following a stroke. She was born December 26, 1996 in Woodstock.

Maggie developed a passion for engineering from an early age beginning with building an elevator for her Barbies and Polly Pockets. She continued studying engineering with Project Lead...

Robert Blass

May 19, 2016

Robert G. Blass, 68, of Lake Zurich passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Arlene (nee Melby) Blass. He grew up in Deerfield, Illinois. He met his wife Margaret "Peggy" while attending college at Illinois State University. Robert was passionate about...

Henry Niemeyer

May 19, 2016

Henry B. Niemeyer, 97, of Woodstock passed away peacefully on May 19, 2016. His gentle passing into eternity reflected just who he was. Henry was born on September 24, 1918 in Oak Park to Henry Sr. and Louisa (nee Messner) Niemeyer. He attended the Epheta School for the Deaf in Chicago from 1924 – 1933 and Illinois State School...