Jun 9, 2024

Audelia Calderón de Durón, 87, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday morning, June 9th, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry. She was born in Durango, Mexico, on May 20, 1937.

In 1952, she married her beloved husband, Refugio Durón, and together they built a wonderful life together.  Audelia is survived by her children: José...

Jun 8, 2024

Carol Hayes Heck passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ray and Mildred Koch Johnson.She was employed at Baxter and Woodman Civil and Environmental Engineers of Crystal Lake for 25 years until her retirement on May 31 1994. She enjoyed playing bridge with her lady friends at...

Jun 8, 2024

Jaime Lopez Brondo, 78, of Crystal Lake passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  He was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on February 21, 1946, to Juan Lopez and Lilia Brondo Lopez.

Jaime married Maria Raquel on February 2, 1969. He was known for his ever-present smile and great sense of humor. He made everyone feel included and welcomed, always...

Jun 7, 2024

Vera Jean (Fabian) Voitik, 90, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. She was born at home on April 29, 1934 in the small town of Kittanning, nestled along the Alleghany River in Southwest Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Helen (Lovas) Fabian. She grew up with her older brother, Joseph Fabian, Jr. whom she adored. She...

Jun 6, 2024

Bernie Hellgeth, 81, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Bernard J. and Florence Hellgeth.Bernie bravely served his country as a proud member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, demonstrating courage and valor in the face of adversity.Beyond his military service, Bernie...

Jun 6, 2024

Charles “Chuck” A. Schroeder, 75, a long time resident of Valley Hi in Woodstock, IL, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Elgin, IL to Charles M. and Evelyn Schroeder.Chuck worked for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent for 37 years. Chuck was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed sunsets, flowers,...

Jun 5, 2024

Timothy Toczylowski, known as Tim by his friends and family, passed away in his hometown of Lake Zurich Illinois, on June 5,2024. He was born in Chicago, Il. on November 28,1946. Tim left behind two siblings, a sister Paulette (Michael) Huss from Clearwater, Florida, and a brother John Toczylowski also from Clearwater, Florida and will be deeply missed by all...

Jun 5, 2024

Jun 4, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Theodore Drasen, 86, of North Barrington, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Margaret Drasen.Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Eileen Drasen on September 29, 1962; together they celebrated 62 beautiful years...

Jun 3, 2024

Michael “Mike” Charles Flynn, 85, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1939 in Tiffin, OH, to the late Paul & Elsie Flynn.Mike was a 1957 graduate of Calvert High School before pursuing higher education. He earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Notre Dame in 1961, followed by his medical degree from...

Jun 3, 2024

Olga Patricia “Pat” Mayer of Genoa City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday June 3,2024, at the age of 89. Pat spent a good part of her life and Career in the North side of Chicago as an Administrative Secretary to the Vice President of Dr. Scholls Foot Products, where She was employed for over 20 years. While at Dr. Scholls,...

Jun 3, 2024

Marie Therese Thomas, 75, of Cary passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024 after a long illness. She was born on June 3, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Rosemary Holbach.Marie’s love of libraries began at the age of 5 when her father took her to the Independence Branch of the Chicago Public Library and helped her...

Jun 2, 2024

Anna May Frances Bales Yazel (lovingly known around town as Ann Yazel), age 97, passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2024, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Born on October 4, 1926, in Elmhurst, Illinois, Ann was the beloved child of Frances Mary (Case) Bales and Leonard John Bales.Ann left Elmhurst in the late 1950s to move to the...

Jun 1, 2024

Carol Fern Carter Morrison, of North Barrington, passed away June 1, 2024 at the age of 86.Born July 5, 1937 in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of the late Calvin and Fern (nee Williams) Carter, Carol grew to become a woman who was fond of tennis, grand gardens, the growth of children, the beauty of mathematics, Christmas, the 4th of July,...

May 31, 2024

Timothy Quinn Corcoran passed away at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington, IL on May 31, 2024. Tim was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on June 11, 1960, to Elaine and Bill Corcoran. 



Tim attended Barrington High School and Arizona State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He began his career at Seaquist in the Research and Development department and stayed...

May 30, 2024

Jeremy Lee Sepanik, 80, of McHenry, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024. Jeremy was born on November 20, 1943, to the late Edmund and Josephine Sepanik in Amsterdam, New York.

Jeremy is survived by his children, Brian (Dawn) Sepanik and Jennifer (Frank) Murray; grandchildren, Frank Murray Jr, Jakob Murray, Madison Sepanik, and Gavin Sepanik; great grandchildren, Saylor Murray; brother,...

May 29, 2024

James “Jim” E. Petersen, 82, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024.  He was born on September 27, 1941 in Libertyville to the late Fred and Evora Petersen.  He grew up in McHenry, graduating from McHenry High School.  He continued his education at Bradley University, completing his B.S. in Electrical Technology in 1965.  His career as an Industrial Arts teacher...

May 29, 2024

Mary Fano, 94, of Fox River Grove passed away early Wednesday morning, May 29, 2024.  She was born in Chicago on July 27, 1929 to Salvatore and Francesca (nee Spadafora) Cali.    

Mary grew up and raised her family in Chicago.  She loved walking to the food markets and Walgreens and simply having what she needed just a walk away....

May 29, 2024

Full obituary for Fernando is pending, please see below for service information. Visitation is scheduled on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 8:30am until the time of prayers at 9:30am. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church  451 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

May 28, 2024

Joe Wayne Denny of Jackson Hole, WY passed away May 28, 2024 in Elk Grove Village.  He was born June 10, 1947 in Hopedale, IL to Berchel and Doris Denny.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Patricia (Breslin); children, Kaitlyn Inez, Joseph Cormick, Matthew (Lillian) Denny, and Meaghan Christine (Edgar) Cortes; grandchildren, Liam and Emmarose Denny, and...