Thomas E. McKibben
Jun 22, 2024
Tom grew up in Vincennes, Indiana and moved to Chicago as a teenager in pursuit of a better life, where he met and married Dianne on May 31, 1958. Tom and Dianne moved to Crystal Lake in 1962, fulfilling their dream of owning their own home. There they raised their three daughters. Tom was the embodiment of the quintessential American...
Jeanne Carol Cluts
Jun 22, 2024
Jeanne Carol Cluts, 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Chicago to Nicholas and Anne (Peters) Kesseler.
On December 21, 1974, Jeanne married Doug Cluts, and together they built a family she deeply cherished.
Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Doug; her children, Susan (Dan) Barwegen of Crystal Lake...
Douglas Richard Pate
Jun 21, 2024
Douglas Richard Pate, 33, currently of Arvada, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was named after his father’s brother, Douglas, and his maternal grandfather, Richard.
Born in Elgin on September 24, 1990, Doug was a graduate of Grayslake Central High School. He loved football and started playing at 6 years old. He not only loved the game,...
Renee Jeanette Santellano
Jun 21, 2024
Renee Jeanette Santellano (nee Sineni), age 52, of Des Plaines, IL passed away Friday, June 21, 2024.
Renee was born in Chicago, IL on May 14, 1972. Renee graduated from Mother Guerin High School in 1990 and continued with some college education at Triton Junior College before entering the workforce full time. She enjoyed her time working at UPS in compliance...
William C. Terrey
Jun 21, 2024
William C. Terrey, 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 21, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 15, 1947, to Charles and Bernadette (McGowan) Terrey.
Bill was the beloved husband of Randee (Vanicek) Terrey for over fifty years until her passing. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Denise and David Bradstreet, and his grandsons, William...
Suzanne R. Boyle
Jun 21, 2024
Suzanne Rakestraw Boyle, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 21, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Suzanne was born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1945, and was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Community in Barrington, IL. After many years of dedicated service, Suzanne retired as the Treasurer of Woods Fund of Chicago....
Michael R. Weyrauch
Jun 21, 2024
Michael (Mickey) R. Weyrauch, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 21, 2024, with his family by his side.
Mickey was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1947. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a teacher, a student, a mentor, an avid storyteller with a lifetime of memories that he was able...
Steven Yazel
Jun 20, 2024
Steven "Steve" Allen Yazel, 61, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024, in Crystal Lake. Born on October 18, 1962, in Elgin, Steve was the youngest son of John Eugene Yazel and Anna May Frances Bales Yazel.
A lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Steve cherished his community deeply. He was a local entrepreneur, owning several businesses, including Allison’s Collectibles, Allen Lawn...
Brian E. Drover
Jun 18, 2024
Brian Evans Drover, age 51, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Brian was born in Arlington Heights, IL. He had a strong devotion to family and friends, always looking to help others. He was a lover of Harley motorcycles and classic cars, especially all things Mopar. Brian had a love of driving large trucks and heavy equipment. He enjoyed...
Andrée Louise Eckert
Jun 18, 2024
Andrée Louise Eckert (nee Galarneau), 85, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, with family by her side.
Andrée was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1938, and graduated from Amundsen High School. As a child, she played the accordion, enjoyed visiting the lake with her cousin, developed a love for animals, and fostered lifelong friendships. She attended college and...
Dennis Patrick French
Jun 18, 2024
Dennis Patrick French, 81, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024. Despite having fought a courageous four year long battle with esophageal cancer, Dennis never lost his sense of humor, love of gardening, and tremendous talent in building miniatures. He never relented in his undying love and devotion to his three daughters, four grandchildren, and family.
Dennis was...
Carol Staiger Ellinghausen
Jun 16, 2024
Carol Staiger Ellinghausen passed away June 16 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital at the age of 87 from complications due to Alzheimers. She was born in Chicago on January 4, 1937 to Louis and Helen Staiger who had emigrated to the U.S. from Germany in the 1920s. Carol graduated near the top of her class at Taft High School in 1955....
Alan M. Busch
Jun 16, 2024
Alan M. Busch, 83, of Chicago, recently of Huntley, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of Elmer and Grace Busch.
On July 31, 1965, he married Marguerite Susan Busch, the love of his life. They enjoyed traveling, getting together with lifelong friends,...
Holly A. Steiner
Jun 16, 2024
Surrounded by her loving family, Holly Ann (Kempf) Steiner passed away on June 16, 2024, after a courageous decade-long battle with COPD. To those who knew her, she was affectionately called mom, grandma, Holl Doll, Aunt Holly, and of course, Holly.
Holly was born in Canton, Ohio, to Mary and Henry Kempf. She was the beloved sister of Hank, who...
Ann Parker
Jun 16, 2024
Ann Parker, beloved mother and grandmother, as well as great friend and colleague to many, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, in Barrington. She was 86.
She was born Ann Elizabeth Ehrlich, on July 28, 1937, in Chicago, to Victor and Grace Ehrlich. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Bowen High School, class of ’55. She attended University...
Richard "Dick" Schmidt
Jun 15, 2024
Richard L. Schmidt, 85, of Barrington, Illinois passed away on June 15, 2024 at PrairieView after a brief illness.
Dick was born June 22, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Wilma and Russell Schmidt.
After graduating from Ball State University, Dick moved to the Chicago area where he began working for Ceco and helped develop the risk insurance category. He later...
Stephen "Laddie" Kramer
Jun 15, 2024
Stephen “Laddie” Kramer, 81, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1943 in Barrington, IL to the late Harold and Edith Kramer.
Stephen grew up in Barrington and graduated from Barrington High School in 1961. While attending high school, Stephen was in a motorcycle accident that caused him to lose his leg....
Audrey Marlene Sidlo
Jun 14, 2024
Audrey Marlene Sidlo, 88, of Inverness, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 14, 2024. Audrey was born January 13, 1936, in Chicago to the late Jerry and Sylvia Kavale, and spent most of her growing up years in a bungalow in Berwyn. She was a wonderful and caring wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma. She was...
Joseph T. Madonia
Jun 14, 2024
Joseph T. Madonia, of Hawthorn Woods, passed away suddenly Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 77.
Joe was born September 17, 1946 in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Strano) Madonia. After he graduated from Maine East High School in 1964, he attended Northern Illinois University, where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity...
John William Nelson
Jun 11, 2024
John William Nelson, 74, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home in Chicago’s North Park. Born on November 18, 1949, John was a legend of a man, whose generosity and kindness knew no bounds.
John (affectionately known as Big John) leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and...
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