Nov 2, 2014

Cecilia A. Donat, 97, of Algonquin, formerly of Chicago, at rest November 2, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (nee McMahan); loving sister of the late Mary Bullat and Kathryn Donat; dear aunt of the late Lynne Donlea and Virginia Sachs; and loving great aunt of Richard, Patrick, and Charles Donlea, Mary Murphy, Daniel, Michael, Christopher, Timothy,...

Nov 1, 2014

Born February 24, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Marion Lester and Mary Margarette Roberts, Christopher passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. Christopher was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Purdue University, and University of Minnesota with degrees in sociology and hospital administration. He was an avid Chicago sports fan and author. He was Vice President of Operations at Buhl Press,...

Nov 1, 2014

E. Wilson Slack, 87, passed away on Saturday morning, November 1, 2014. He was born October 9, 1927 in Kaw City, Oklahoma to Clara Hyde. In 1945, at the age of 17, Wilson joined the United States Navy and served proudly in World War II. After the war, he attended Oklahoma A & M College (currently Oklahoma State University) and...

Nov 1, 2014

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Carol M. Emrich, 73, of Crystal Lake was born July 7, 1941 in Chicago and passed away peacefully Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Lake Zurich, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was an avid gardener and photographer. She enjoyed watching all sports, especially golf, the Chicago Bears and Chicago White...

Oct 30, 2014

The memorial visitation for Donald H. Wortmann, M.D., 88, of Barrington and formerly Rockford will be held Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W Main St (Lake-Cook Rd) Barrington, IL 60010 from 2-5pm. There will also be a memorial visitation Tuesday, November 4, 2014 held at Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, 304 N 5th St., Rockford, IL...

Oct 30, 2014

Jean Louise Ward passed away October 30, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice Home after 3 months of hospital, rehab, and in-home care. She was born October 19, 1926 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Gilbert W. and Mary Ada Mattson. Jean is survived by her son Albert John Ward III and wife, Emily Marie (Quinn); daughter, Janet Lynne Lueshen and husband, Harvey; 7...

Oct 30, 2014

Ruth E. Bruch, 61, a native of Ottumwa, IA and most recently a resident of Barrington Hills, IL, died, Thursday, October 30th, in Barrington. She was born June 17, 1953, in Ottumwa, IA to Harold and Betty (nee Allar) Bruch. Ruth was a graduate of Ottumwa High School and the University of Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Business...

Oct 29, 2014

Jake Henry McConnell, 20, of Crystal Lake, died unexpectedly October 29, 2014. He was born in Evanston on October 15, 1994 to John and Terri McConnell. Jake was currently attending Columbia College in Chicago, on the Dean’s list, majoring in film and directing. He graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School with Honors in 2012. Jake will be remembered for...

Oct 29, 2014

Born November 21, 1914 in Elgin, Dorothy A. Groeninger passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at JourneyCare in Barrington. Dorothy was a graduate of Elgin High School and lived in Elgin until 1972, where she was a past officer of Lady of the Moose. She lived with her husband in Iowa from 1972 until they moved to Crystal Lake...

Oct 26, 2014

The memorial service for Carol J. Waldin (nee Schwartz), 77, of Cary and formerly Arlington Heights, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, at Cary United Methodist Church, 500 First St., Cary. Inurnment will be private in Windridge Memorial Park, Cary. There will be a visitation from 2-7 p.m., Saturday, November 1, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and...

Oct 26, 2014

Funeral services for Don E. Brown, 80, of Barrington and Naples, FL, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 30, at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 S. Brinker Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010 with a brief visitation beginning at 10a.m. Burial will be held in White Memorial Cemetery, Barrington. Visitation is 4 to 8p.m. Wednesday, October 29, at...

Oct 23, 2014

Kimberly Joy Sperlazzo, of Carpentersville, passed away, October 23, 2014, in Park Ridge. She was born on February 6, 1952, to Leonard and Bernita Hellerich in Oak Park. Kimberly is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert Sperlazzo; children, Joy (Lucas) Hammer, Day (Alex) Munson, Gwynne (Tomas) Burkhart, Guy (Emlee) Sperlazzo and Banner Sperlazzo; mother, Bernita; brothers, Mark...

Oct 22, 2014

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Mark Maxwell Howard, 58, of Long Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 22, 2014. He was born on June 11, 1956, to Howell and Mimi Howard in Evanston. Mark attended New Trier East High School and graduated with a BA from Montana State University. He also earned a degree...

Oct 22, 2014

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James “Jim” Morrow CRYSTAL LAKE—James R. Morrow, 79, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014, in Crystal Lake. He was born February 24, 1935, in Detroit, MI, and married Charlotte Puls on December 21, 1957. Mr. Morrow was an employee for AAL (now Thrivent) for 31 years. He was honorably discharged from the US Navy and...

Oct 21, 2014

Oct 19, 2014

Marzetta R. Cahill,IL, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Sunday October 19, 2014. She was born August 12, 1924 to Henry and Dora Forbeck in Princeton, IL. Marzetta graduated Princeton High School and then moved to Chicago, IL, where she met Bernard Cahill. On November 11, 1944 they were married. They lived most of their married life in...

Oct 19, 2014

James Ralph Lancaster was born December 9, 1931 in Kearney, Nebraska to Ralph and Bernice Lancaster and died in Barrington, Illinois on October 19, 2014. As a young man, Jim left Kearney to pursue a degree in Industrial Engineering at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Upon graduation from Northwestern in 1955, he went to work for IBM and in 1964...

Oct 18, 2014

Jacquelyn Marguerite Paulson, 19, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born January 7, 1995, in Park Ridge to Margaret (nee Teufel) and the late Dennis Paulson. Survivors include her mom, Margie Paulson of Crystal Lake; uncle and Godfather, George (Hilda) Teufel; aunt and Godmother, Doris (John) Delgado; other aunts and uncles, Martin and...

Oct 18, 2014

Jeff passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at his home in Asheville, North Carolina. He is survived by his son Thomas Baker; parents Dave and Sandy Baker of Cary; sister Rhonda (Leif) Hansson; brothers, David (Katelin) Baker, and Jhon (Kara) Baker; and nephews, Christian, John, and Jackson Baker. Jeff graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School and McHenry County College...

Oct 18, 2014

Born June 14, 1932 in Blue Island, IL to James L. and Helen R. Reed, Arthur passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at his Schaumburg home. He was 82. Art worked for over 50 years in a variety of industries but it was his pastime activities that gave him the most pleasure. He was a lifetime member of the NRA,...