
Edward Blair, Sr
Aug 1, 2014
Edward Blair, Sr., 69, of Illinois and Moulton, AL, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry. He was born December 20, 1944, in Pikeville, KY to the late Lonnie and Eileen (nee Coleman) Blair. Edward enjoyed fishing and listening to George Jones. He especially loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Edward (Crystal) Blair,...
Anthony DeFrances
Jul 31, 2014
Anthony (Tony) DeFrances, 60, of Tower Lakes, Barrington, died July 31, 2014. Born April 21, 1954 to Rocco and Rita DeFrances in Youngstown, Ohio, Tony was married for 36 years to his wife, Eileen McCormick DeFrances. He is survived by Eileen and his three children Michael (fiancée Sarah Swinson) DeFrances, Kevin (fiancée Ashley Jenson) DeFrances, and Danielle (fiancé Skyler Nielsen)...

Sharon Gustafson
Jul 31, 2014
Sharon Gustafson, 75, of Huntley, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at home. She was born on December 14, 1938, to Vaughn and Jean Spriggs in Highland Park, Illinois. Sharon is survived by her loving son, David Gustafson; grandchildren, Jack, Samuel, Tyler and Isabel Gustafson; brother, Steve Spriggs; daughters-in-law, Dawn Gustafson and Kathy Gustafson; one niece, two nephews and cousins. She...
James "Andy" Anderson
Jul 31, 2014
CRYSTAL LAKE—James “Andy” Anderson, 74, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Cary, died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home. He was born April 22, 1940 in Kosciusko, MS to the late Arlis and Nola (nee Spain) Anderson. Andy married Lorraine Kay Rose on December 17, 1965 in Seward, IL. Andy retired from Knaack Manufacturing, Crystal Lake, after almost 30 years...
Phyllis Kampsen
Jul 29, 2014
Biography Born January 12, 1932 in Pontiac, MI, passed away peacefully July 29, 2014 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was an entrepreneur, she owned and operated a clothing boutique in Mundelein, and a travel agency in Highland Park. She enjoyed traveling, taking several cruises with her beloved husband Ray. Phyllis is survived by her children; Margaret Kampsen...
Phyllis Brownell
Jul 25, 2014
Biography
Phyllis J. Brownell (nee Widegren), 79, of McHenry, went home to her Lord on July 25, 2014. She was born November 23, 1934 in Chicago to Harry and Verna (nee Carlson) Widegren. On January 28, 1956 she married her soul mate, Robert Brownell. Together they raised 2 children, Robert Jr. and Kelly. For 18 years she drove school...
Estelle Hain
Jul 25, 2014
Biography
Estelle H. Hain, 96 of Morton Grove Born March 14, 1918, in Chicago, passed away July 25, 2014 in Crystal Lake. Estelle is survived her children, Charles (Carol) Hain, Paul (Delores) Hain, and Thomas (Alice) Hain; grandchildren, Carl, Craig (Sandra), Jessica (Robert) Gacek, Heather, and Jack; and great grandchildren, Katrina, James, Tara, Saskia, Sebastian, and Lucinda Estelle. She...

Klaus Rosenstern
Jul 24, 2014
Klaus enjoyed his career as a structural engineer, working on the infrastructure of Chicago roads, bridges,and buildings. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed golf, travel, fine dining, and good conversation. Klaus loved all that life had to offer and will be missed by many. Born May 9, 1926 in Berlin, Germany, passed away peacefully July 24, 2014...

Richard Dombrowski
Jul 24, 2014
Richard J. Dombrowski, 84, of Lake Barrington, died, Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Barrington. He was born on November 18, 1929 to Jan and Anielia Dombrowski in Chicago. Rich is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Judith Dombrowski; children, Richard Jr. (Mary-Claudette) Dombrowski, John (Vacharee Kitiphongspattana) Dombrowski, Robert (Jamaica) Dombrowski, and Julianna (Chris) Viox; grandchildren, Richard III, Claire,...
Ruth Miller
Jul 24, 2014
Born March 28, 1915 in Decatur, passed away peacefully July 24, 2014 in Mundelein, Illinois, at the age of 99. Ruth is survived by her daughter Paulette (Marvin T.) Johnson, son Terry Miller, grandchildren; Erin Kirby, Justin Hoellerich, and Kristin Miller, great grandson Colin McPherren, brother Robert Roos, and dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Helen Franzese
Jul 23, 2014
Helen Rose Franzese of Barrington, born August 24, 1925 in Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 88. Helen lived an example of love and faith for her children, James (Peg) Franzese, Deborah Franzese, Robert (Pat) Franzese, Nicholas Franzese, Michael Franzese, Margaret Franzese, Lori (Mike) Del Core, William (Julia) Franzese, Kenneth (Julie) Franzese, Mary...

Bruce Ipsen
Jul 18, 2014
Bruce Allen Ipsen of Tower Lakes, age 63, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. Bruce was born on June 29, 1951 in Chicago to Roy and Rose Ipsen and grew up in Arlington Heights. He started Ipsen Decorating when he was 21-years-old, which he operated for over thirty years. Bruce is survived by his wife, Jacquie (nee Cernik) Ipsen;...
Tom Dincher
Jul 17, 2014
Thomas “Tom” Arthur Dincher, 77, of Lake Barrington, died peacefully July 17, 2014, in Barrington with his devoted wife of 55 years, Judy (nee Rocol) Dincher, by his side. Together with Judy, Tom lived an example of love and faith for their children, John (Donna) Dincher, Elizabeth Shelly Krummeck, Julie (Bob) Breshock, and Pamela (Tom) Kavanaugh. Tom’s legacy of laughter...

Alfred Shapiro
Jul 17, 2014
Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 3, 1 pm, at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe, IL. Complete obituary is pending.
Hazel Powell
Jul 15, 2014
Hazel Beatrice Hollingsworth Powell, 96, of Woodstock, formerly of rural Barrington, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Woodstock, Illinois. She was born on September 12, 1917, to George and Lena Hollingsworth in Greenwood, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Millsaps College. Hazel served in communications as a Navy WAVE during WWII. After spending many years raising her five children,...