Sep 18, 2014

Arlene E. Blanken, lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the age of 84. She was born June 18, 1930 in Chicago to Edward and Flora Piper. Arlene spent many loving years married to Delmer Blanken until his passing in 1995. For over 40 years, she worked...

Sep 17, 2014

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Beverly Joyce Montgomery (nee Hollister), 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 17 in Woodstock surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 1, 1939, to George and Marie Hollister in Woodstock. Beverly was a graduate of Harvard High School. She was employed at Arnolds Engineering in Marengo for many years. Beverly founded Dundee...

Sep 16, 2014

Ambrose Peter Witczak, of Barrington for 16 years, and Elmwood Park for 50 years. Born May 12, 1916 in Chicago, Ambrose passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the age of 98. Ambrose was an avid gardener, fisherman, vacationer, and dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. He was an Army National Guard veteran of WWII and was also later active with...

Sep 16, 2014

Visitation will be held from 4pm until the time of the funeral service at 8pm, Saturday, September 20 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St (Lake-Cook), Barrington. Burial will be private.

Sep 12, 2014

Biography Catherine Ann Lee (nee Theberge), 64, of Barrington Born March 22, 1950 in Laconia, NH, she passed away peacefully Sept. 12, 2014 in Barrington , surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was a member of the Barrington community since 1975 and was an active volunteer. She was a member of Barrington Junior Women’s Club and an involved member of...

Sep 11, 2014

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Michael E. “Mike” McKenzie, 52,of Marengo, formerly of Delaware, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 11, 2014. He was born October 31, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio to Cloyce “Doc” and Bonnie (Wise) McKenzie. Mike graduated from Delaware Hayes High School and went on to receive degrees in electrical aviation electronics as well as his FCC radio and...

Sep 10, 2014

Lucille M. Affrunti, 97, of Crystal Lake passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Crystal Lake. Born June 3, 1917 in Wakefield, Michigan, she was the daughter of Ernest and Eva (nee Rivard) Proteau. After attaining her degree as a registered nurse in Wisconsin, she worked as a psychiatric nurse at Forest Hospital. Lucille was a member of St. Mary’s...

Sep 10, 2014

Born January 6, 1931 in Dekalb, IL to Gertrude and Harry Macklin, he passed away peacefully September 10, 2014 in Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne served in the United States Army 1952-1954, stationed in Munich, Germany during the Korean Conflict. He graduated with honors from University of Illinois in Champaign with a degree in agriculture. Wayne was employed...

Sep 9, 2014

Millicent M. Homola, 96, of Crystal Lake, died September 9, 2014, at the Crystal Pines Health Center. She was born on March 27, 1918 in Chicago to John and Antoinette (nee Soukup) Pernicka. Millicent devoted her life to volunteering at hospitals and charities. She blessed us all with her blue eyes and unending smile. She is survived by her children,...

Sep 8, 2014

Richard J. Fontecchio, 66, of Bonita Springs, Florida and formerly of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at JourneyCare in Woodstock. He was born January 17, 1948 in Ironwood, Michigan. Richard graduated from Elmhurst College with a B.A. and earned his M.B.A. from Lake Forest College. In 1985 he co-founded HydraForce, Inc. in Lincolnshire, which grew to become...

Sep 6, 2014

Patsy Van Schwartz (nee Hufford), 88, of Sycamore, and a former longtime resident of Barrington, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore. She was born August 20, 1926, in Commerce, Oklahoma to the late Ernest and Clover (nee Van Landingham), and married the late John Schwartz on May 8, 1948, in Chicago. Mrs. Schwartz was a...

Sep 4, 2014

Kenneth D. Simonds, 51 of Buffalo Grove Born July 5, 1963 in Evanston, passed away September 4, 2014 at his home in Buffalo Grove. Ken served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984 until 1994, with several overseas deployments, earning many service medals. Ken is survived by his children Evan and Nolan, and their mother Stacy, brother Alan (Penelope)...

Sep 3, 2014

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Frank Karoly, 89, of Crystal Lake formerly of Lincolnshire, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, in Woodstock, IL. He was born on November, 7th 1924, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Frank and Margaret Karoly. Frank was the Vice President and Public Relations Director for William Hart Adler Associates. Frank was an avid...

Sep 1, 2014

Arlene Frances Cassidy (nee Chouinard) died Monday, September 1, 2014, surrounded by her family and loved ones nearby. A visitation will be held at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake Cook Rd) Barrington, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 5, 2014. A second visitation will take place from 9 a.m. until the funeral mass at...

Aug 25, 2014

Marion A. Reher (nee Ringler), 87, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Barrington and Chicago, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2014 in Crystal Pines Health Care Center, Crystal Lake. She was born September 7, 1926 in Chicago to the late Frederick and Avis (nee Pinnard) Ringler. Marion had a long career in banking, having worked in bookkeeping at Capital Bank...

Aug 25, 2014

Beloved Father, Husband, and “Lake Fox” Robert Vickery, 56, passed away from natural causes on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Waukegan, Illinois while working on his cherished new boat, the Collaboration 3. Bob was born on November 30, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Earl and Diane Vickery. Throughout his life he was an avid sailor, earning the nickname the...

Aug 23, 2014

Meleyna Victoria Kistner, 21, who called both Naperville, IL and Hawthorn Woods, IL home, died Saturday evening August 23 near Glenwood Springs, CO. She was in the midst of an 11 day cross country trip, with her boyfriend Daniel Thul, who survived. Meleyna was going to start her senior year at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana,...

Aug 20, 2014

Ralph T. Weger, 62, of Crystal Lake passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his home in Crystal Lake. Born December 20, 1951 in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of the late Kenneth F. and Myrtle (nee Foy) Weger. Ralph was united in marriage to Patti L. Casto on July 10, 1988 in Crystal Lake. He was the...

Aug 19, 2014

Jean H. Jaumot, a resident at The Garlands of Barrington, Barrington, IL passed away Aug. 19, 2014, at the age of 89. Jean is survived by a daughter, Cherie Jaumot Kizer of Lake Barrington, IL; son, Frank E. Jaumot III of St Augustine, Fla., eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband Frank predeceased Jean in 2010 at the age of...

Aug 19, 2014

Donald W. Russell, 97 of Lake Barrington and formerly of Glen Ellyn, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born June 13, 1917 in Farmington, IL to William and Zeda Russell. Don was a veteran of WWII as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1938, and spent his working career...