Apr 20, 2014

Carl Heinz Gottwald, 92, of Barrington, passed away April 20, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Olive “Bubs” (nee Schwendener), devoted father of Robert E. Rettger, David W. (Nancy) Rettger, Karl J. Rettger, and Laurie H. (Regg) Ackerman; cherished grandfather of Christy, Beth, Robby, Ashley, and Rachel Rettger and Landon and Ryan Cummins; loving son of the late...

Apr 19, 2014

George “Geo” David Valentine, of Milwaukee, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Crystal Lake, IL surrounded by family and friends. A graduate of William Fremd High School, Geo earned a BA in Anthropology from the UW-Milwaukee, where he went on to work in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Formerly of Chicago and Palatine, IL, he...

Apr 18, 2014

James Brian Alther, 61, passed away Friday, April 18th, 2014. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Genevieve Piotrowski and Raymond Alther. Jim served as Deacon for Calvary Chapel Cardunal in Algonquin faithfully for the past 17 years. He loved his brothers and sisters in Christ and considered serving them an honor. His relationship & love for the...

Apr 17, 2014

Jose Antero Esquivel Alvarez, 15, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born October 20, 1998. He attended Crystal Lake Central High School, where he was a member of the Cross Country Running team. Loved by all his family and friends,Jose always had a smile on his face and put a smile on the faces...

Apr 14, 2014

Carl Nendze, Jr. of Lombard,died April 14, 2014. He was born on March 26, 1944, to Carl Sr. and Carmella Nendze in Oak Park. Carl is survived by his children, Richard (Danielle) Nendze, Carl “Butch” Nendze, and Tim (Dawn) Nendze; grandchildren, Samuel and Tina Nendze; former wife and dear friend, Mary Nendze; and sisters, Carol (Al) Deutscher and Barbara Mills....

Apr 14, 2014

Albert D. Burkus also known as “Vinegar Al.” He liked bright colors and loud Hawaiian shirts; and to our horror would sometimes combine the two. His fashion sense was “classic quirky.” He was convinced that it was HE who made the suit pocket puff fashionable. He recently pointed out a picture in GQ magazine and reminded us that he brought...

Apr 14, 2014

Norma Ruth Frank passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2014 in Crystal Lake at the age of 88. She was born October 3, 1925 on the family farm in Temvik, North Dakota to Ludwig and Elizabeth Zoller. After graduating high school Norma moved to Washington D.C. living in a female rooming house and working for the FBI during...

Apr 14, 2014

Arrangements for Mr. Ehl are private.

Apr 12, 2014

The funeral service for Paul John Schlueter, 54, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Don Wink will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 610 S. Dundee Ave., Barrington....

Apr 10, 2014

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Margaret “Peggy” Ambrosio, 76, of the Village of Lakewood, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at home with her loving family by her side. Born May 14, 1937 in Utica, New York, she was the daughter of James and Margaret (nee Maloney) Loftis. She was united in marriage to Michael...

Apr 10, 2014

Robert “Bob” Klosowski, 73, of Lake Barrington, at rest Thursday, April 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Piotrowski); cherished father of Janine (Mark) Westlund; fond brother of Karen (Terry) Dinelli; and dear son of the late Andrew and Catherine (nee Michnal). Visitation Wednesday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis de...

Apr 8, 2014

The funeral service for Dorothy L. Doumakes (nee McIntosh), 83, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington. There will also be a visitation Friday, April 11, from...

Apr 5, 2014

Guy Paul Cooper Sr., 66, of Algonquin, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 5, 2014. He was born to the late Robert Cooper and Francesca (Bruscia) Cooper, Feb. 3, 1948 in Whittier, CA. Guy graduated from La Serna High School in 1966 and received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Nevada Reno in 1973. He was married...

Apr 5, 2014

Alice E. Kinsella, age 85, a resident of Lake Barrington Woods and formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2014 in Barrington. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 8 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd) Barrington, IL 60010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Apr 4, 2014

Peg (Iola Mae) Sullivan (nee Herman), 94, died April 4, 2014, surrounded by many family members at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. She was born Jan. 7, 1920, to John and Lucy Herman in Sandusky, Ohio, and spent a happy childhood with her older siblings Dorothy, Ed and Ken. She graduated from St. Mary Central Catholic High School...

Apr 2, 2014

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Constance “Connie” L. Tollar of Crystal Lake was born June 14, 1924 in Chicago and passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at her home in Crystal Lake. Connie graduated from Foreman High School in Chicago in 1942 and was married to James F. Tollar, Sr. on February 14, 1945;...

Apr 1, 2014

Born October 11, 1949 in Rosedale, Mississippi, Carol passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. She will be sadly missed, but dearly remembered by her children, Charles (Lisa) Jones, Pierese (Craig) Burgman, and Rudolph (Tomikiyo) Lucas; her loving grandchildren, Rashad, Baby Charles, Aleese, Yasmine, Tyler, Darius, Rae’Qwan,...

Apr 1, 2014

Henry “Hank” Tonigan II, born 4th generation Waukegan, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 one day before his 89th birthday in Barrington. He was born April 2, 1925 in Waukegan to Henry and Wilma Tonigan. Hank was an Eagle Scout and avid supporter of Boys Scouts of America. Hank married his college sweetheart, Jean Schroeder of Rantoul, IL, June...

Apr 1, 2014

Megan Elizabeth Spiegel, 45, of Barrington, passed away April 1, 2014. She was born on April 15, 1968 in Fairfax, Virginia. A graduate of Barrington High School in 1986 and Northern Illinois University in 1990, Megan worked with her family for many years at Schaff Piano Supply Company. Megan is survived by her loving son, Justin David Spiegel; mother, Laurie...

Mar 30, 2014

Jane M. Molson, 90, of Barrington, died, Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Arlington Heights. She was born on September 21, 1923, to Roland and Pearl Hopper in Whiting, Indiana. Jane is survived by her loving children, Gregory (Rita) Molson and David (Debbie) Molson; grandchildren, Matthew, Kevin, Jane Ann, Lauren and Ashley Molson; great-grandson, Jack Elder. She was preceded in...