Dec 3, 2014

Johnny Larsen passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the golden age of 80 years. He was lovingly laid to rest in peace at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Chicago Friday, December 5, by his loving wife, Beverly; his daughters, Laura (Christopher) Smith, Lisa (Rudy) Luedecke and his granddaughter, Emily Luedecke. He will be missed by many, but always remembered for...

Dec 2, 2014

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Jeffrey Carlo Velatini, 54, of Cary, died Tuesday December 2, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Jeff was proud of his Italian heritage but even more proud of the fact that he had two distinct eyebrows and no back hair. A lifelong Chicago White Sox apologist, he was eager to point out the number of years the Cubs...

Dec 2, 2014

Ralph B. Ganzer, 86 of Barrington, born July 24, 1928 in Blue Island, IL, passed away peacefully December 2, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. Ralph is survived by his children; Mark Ganzer of Barrington, Gay (Michael) Offutt of Cary, and Marianne Ganzer of Westhampton, MA, grandchildren; Adam Ganzer and Scott Offutt, brother Floyd (late Elsie) Ganzer, and many loving...

Nov 30, 2014

John E. Taylor, age 75 of Woodstock, IL passed away peacefully November 30, 2014 in Streamwood. He was born May 2, 1939 in Evanston to Albert and Agnes Taylor. John loved being outdoors doing everything from mowing the lawn, raking leaves or walking his dog. Besides spending time with his family, his biggest passion was sailing and would love to...

Nov 30, 2014

Dean H. Garner, 87 Of Barrington Born April 28, 1927 in Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully November 30, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family. Dean is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis, children; Debbie (Joe) Fitzgerald, and Michael (Carla) Garner, grandchildren; Mike, Tyler, and Lexi Fitzgerald, and Nate and Bridget Garner, and many...

Nov 29, 2014

Born December 14, 1949 in Chicago to Robert and Margaret (nee Brown) Hanes, Nora passed away peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2014. Nora was a loving mother to daughter, Cathy (Chip) Dovidio; beloved grandmother to Andrew, Julia, and Lauren; and sister to Frank (Lynne) and Sharon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David. Visitation...

Nov 28, 2014

Arrangements for Mr. Christensen are private.

Nov 28, 2014

Jami Rae Soukup, 36, of Crystal Lake, died unexpectedly Friday, November 28, 2014. She was born June 1, 1978 to Robert and Bonnie (nee Salzman) in Lake Forest. Jami loved all animals, working with many animal shelters throughout the area. In addition to all of her own pets, she was a foster mother to over 100 kittens. Jami is survived...

Nov 27, 2014

Born March 24, 1949 in Chicago to Walter and Helen Barnick, Wally passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home in Chicago at the age of 65. Wally was very proud of his service to our country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He will be fondly remembered as a jovial, carefree man and an avid...

Nov 26, 2014

Joseph P. Kowasz, 73, of Prairie Grove, formerly of Hanover Park, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was born February 13, 1941, in Hamtramck, MI to the late Joseph and Halina (nee Rutkowski) Kowasz. Joe’s favorite things in life were spending time with his grandsons and watching their baseball games, going to Maui, and spending time on the golf...

Nov 25, 2014

Born April 1, 1931 in Oak Park, IL, passed away peacefully November 25, 2014 in Arlington Heights surrounded by her loving family. Lois was a caring and loving person who touched many lives. She had the uncommon ability to truly listen to others, whether this was as a mother, supportive spouse, or in the workplace. Lois enjoyed planning the landscaping...

Nov 25, 2014

The funeral services for Ann B. Moore, of North Barrington, will be held Friday, November 28 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W Main St (Lake-Cook Rd) Barrington, IL 60010. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Born July 8, 1932 in Chicago to August...

Nov 25, 2014

Pauline (Polly) S. Veath, 86, of Barrington, died, Tuesday, November 25, 2014, in Edina, Minnesota, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Carmi, Illinois on June 24, 1928 to Fred and Edna Speck. Pauline was the Secretary to the Principal at Barrington High School for many years, using her organizational skills and sense of humor to keep things running....

Nov 23, 2014

Patricia (Potthoff) Halbur died peacefully on November 23, 2014 at her home in Lake Barrington IL with her family by her side. Pat was born October 15, 1936 to Peter and Lillian Potthoff of Halbur IA. Pat attended St. Augustine School in Halbur IA, and St. Angela Academy in Carroll IA. She continued on to Creighton University in Omaha NE...

Nov 23, 2014

Full obituary for Barbara is currently pending. Please check back.

Nov 22, 2014

George Warriner, 84, of Crystal Lake, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Barrington. He was born on February 17, 1930 to Richard and Muriel Warriner in Haverigg, England. George is survived by his loving daughter, Joan (Olaf) Nurmepuu; brother-in-laws; sister-in-laws; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his dear...

Nov 21, 2014

Jean Louise Dewalt, 86, of Crystal Lake, IL, died Friday, November 21, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1927 to Hudson and Mary Ellen Crissman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jean devoted her work and volunteer efforts to a lifetime commitment and love for the environment and preservation of land and habitat for animals and...

Nov 19, 2014

Helen Elaine Zielinski, 91, of Crystal Lake, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014. She was born on February 22, 1923 to Jack and Mary Repichowski in Lansing, Michigan. Helen is survived by her loving sons, Nicholas (Judy) Fotis and Paul (Ronda) Fotis; grandchildren, Theresa Fotis, Christin (Brandon) Walker, Santos (Katie), Erika, Kelli and Ken Fotis; great grandchildren, Dominic, Anthony, Naomi, and...

Nov 19, 2014

Carl Raymond Johnson, 84, of Antioch, formerly of Wauconda for over 55 years, died November 19, 2014 in McHenry. He was born on October 10, 1930 to Carl and Adelle Johnson in Chicago. Carl is survived by his loving children, Phil (April) Johnson, Nancy (Ron) Welzen, Chris (Scott) Lawrence, Jeanie Maher, and Kerry (Eleazar) Arellano; grandchildren, Ryan (Katie) Johnson, Stefanie...

Nov 18, 2014

Florence L Beyer, 95, of Woodstock died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at home. She was born in Hazelhurst, Pennsylvania to Jake and Etta Kuhns. She married Howard Ristow on Nov. 21, 1940 who preceded her in death in 1961. On June 29, 1970 she married Carl Beyer, who preceded her in death in 1984. Florence worked as an assistant to...