Feb 15, 2015

Virgene Kathryn Smith, 88, longtime resident of Cary and formerly of Dundee, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 14, 1926 in Elgin to the late Andrew and Mildred Miller. She was joined in marriage to the late Willard Duane Smith on December 7, 1947, in...

Feb 15, 2015

Send Flowers Jeanne R. Kelley March 10, 1925 - February 15, 2015

Jeanne R. Kelley, a life-long resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospital, the former site of Fair Acres, her family’s first farm. She was born on March 10, 1925, to L. Verdelle and Ward Flock in Elgin. Jeanne attended...

Feb 14, 2015

Kelly L. Forchione, 85, of Woodstock, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Crystal Lake. Survivors include her children, Patrick Cook, Kevin (Gabriella) Cook, Karla (Ed) Urias, and Karmen Aceves; daughter-in-law, Penny Cook; and many, dearly-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 21, at Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock.

Feb 14, 2015

Jane P. Hasler, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born in Evanston, IL on July 27, 1921 to Jurgen and Dorothy Petersen. Jane was married during WWII to Robert McDowell Sr. and raised three children together; David Alden, Robert Jr., and Susan Jane (Michael) King. Robert Sr. passed away...

Feb 13, 2015

"Uncle" Alex Franchi, 93, of Port Barrington, formerly of Northbrook, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, at his home. He was born March 17, 1921, in Evanston to the late Francesco and Maria (nee DiNatale) Franchi. Alex grew up in Wilmette and Glenview. A US Army veteran of WWII, he served in the Philippines and was a part of the...

Feb 13, 2015

Gale Roland Coker, 63, of Cary, died, Friday, February 13, 2015, in Cary. He was born on October 15, 1951, to Edward and Norma Coker in Madison, Indiana. Gale is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Coker; children, Emma Russell, Gale Coker Jr., Ed Nurnberg, and Shanadora (fiancé Joseph De La Rosa) Hitchcock; grandchildren, Dalton Day, Patrick Day, Christian Huguenard,...

Feb 13, 2015

Arrangements for Barbara are private.

Feb 11, 2015

Jobeth Miller, 30, of Lake Barrington, passed away February 11, 2015 at her home. She was born June 7, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri to George Chapman Waters and Nancy (nee Davis) Waters. Jobeth will be fondly remembered for her kind and loving nature; warmly welcoming animals into her home, and working for various animal shelters and veterinary offices. She...

Feb 10, 2015

Thomas “Tom” Martin Walsh, 70, of Lake in the Hills, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Barrington. He was born on October 7, 1944 to Thomas J. and Carol Walsh in Chicago. Tom is survived by his loving wife Leslie Walsh; sisters, Jane (Ron) Etherson, and Carolann (Claude) Bowens; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 8, 2015

Ambrose "Amby" E. Thillman, 95, of North Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 in North Palm Beach, Florida, peacefully and beautifully with his children around him as he passed into God's loving arms. He was born on August 15, 1919 to Edward and Agnes Thillman in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. He was a man of...

Feb 8, 2015

Feb 8, 2015

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Judith L. Kerr Born November 22, 1946 in Ponca City, OK, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 at JourneyCare in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Judi is survived by her husband Donald, whom she married March 9, 1963, children; Donna (Steven) Polnow, and Deborah (Robert) Rinella,granddaughter, Michelle Polnow, sister...

Feb 7, 2015

Joseph John Wolowicz Born March 26, 1930 in Chicago to Florence and Joseph Wolowicz, passed away peacefully February 7, 2015, at his home in Lake Barrington. Joe married Lorraine Molitor July 7, 1951, and enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. He served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by the SKIL Corporation for 43 years. Joe is survived by his...

Feb 7, 2015

Born August 6, 1932 in Triggiano, Italy to Jack and Rose Zaccaro, Teresa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 83. Teresa will be fondly remembered as a very kind, loving, compassionate woman who loved cooking for her family. Having family dinners was her favorite enjoyment. Teresa also...

Feb 4, 2015

Born December 23, 1928 in Chicago, passed away peacefully February 4, 2015 in Barrington. John graduated from University of Illinois and Northwester University. He was an assistant comptroller with Commonwealth Edison for his entire career, retiring in 1992. John is survived by his children; Dr. John (Gigi) Heaster, Cynthia Margaret Heaster, and Linda (William) Conway, and six grandchildren. He was...

Feb 4, 2015

Barbara J. Mikels, 76, of Crystal Lake passed away February 4, 2015. She was born July 7, 1938 to Roy and Jean (nee Sweet) Loya in Chicago. Barbara was a stay-at-home mom and later became a dispatcher for the Crystal Lake Police Department. After retiring, she loved to travel; Ireland and Alaska being her favorite places. She loved bowling...

Feb 4, 2015

Joanne C. Steinmetz (nee Closset), 83, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Mt. Prospect, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 4, 2015. She was born in Chicago on December 5, 1931 to William and Dorothy (nee Stiller) Closset. Joanne was an alumnus of Taft High School. On September 1, 1951 she married the love of her life, William J....

Feb 3, 2015

A visitation for Marilyn will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 1:00pm until the time of the funeral service at 3:00pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington, IL 60010

Feb 2, 2015

Eugene “Gene” Raymond Vogler, 91, of Mundelein, died, February 2, 2015, in Barrington. He was born on October 23, 1923, to Leo and Blanche Vogler, in Chicago. Gene served in the US Marine Corps from 1942 through 1945 in the South Pacific. On Jan. 6, 1945, he married Lorraine Kudelka, his wife of 65 years. They raised their family in...

Jan 30, 2015

Joseph Richard “Dick” Bolger, 96, of Palatine, IL and formerly of Merrick, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2015. Born July 4, 1918, in Martinsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Anna (nee Bridenbaugh) and William Harold Bolger. He married the late Kathleen Bolger (nee Garis) of Reading, PA, on June 19, 1954. Dick...