Elmer Scherkenbach

Feb 11, 2013

Biography

Elmer W. Scherkenbach, 89, of Mundelein, formerly of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away peacefully February 11, 2013 at his home. He was born April 7, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arthur and Marie Scherkenbach. On July 28, 1945 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marjorie Rose Bleiler. They were married for 63 years...

Robert Cramm

Feb 11, 2013

Robert C. Cramm, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family February 11, 2013. He was born December 24, 1928 in Chicago. Robert was the owner and skilled baker of the Palatine Bakery for many years until he became the owner of the Silver Hamper Laundromat as well as the Virginia Center. He was a member of...

Donald Prestley, Sr

Feb 9, 2013

Donald Prestley, Sr. was born November 17, 1936 in Bankhead, Alabama, the son of Henry Hugh and Ada (Willingham) Prestley; he passed away February 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was united in marriage to Christine Breakfield on December 8, 1956 in Chicago. Don was employed by Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama until 1966 and...

Suzanne Baldocchi

Feb 7, 2013

After a courageous, long fight surrounded by her family and loving husband, Sue passed away peacefully February 7, 2013. She was born July 11, 1939 in Homewood to Fred and Rachel Wilson. On May 23,1959, Sue was united in marriage to her husband of 53 years, Warren Baldocchi. Sue was dedicated to loving her family and loving her grandchildren. Her...

Edward Barrett

Feb 7, 2013

Born July 21, 1925 in Chicago to Edward J. and Elena Barrett, he passed away peacefully Thursday, February 7, 2013 in Crystal Lake. Edward is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen; children, Bruce (late Maureen), Mark (Mary), Paul (Charlene), and Todd (Nancy); grandchildren, Jennifer, Robert, Natalie, Laurie, Elizabeth, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Matthew, and Kate; and brother Eugene (late...

Frank Vito Sr

Feb 7, 2013

Frank Vito, Sr., 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013 in McHenry. He was born August 8, 1925 to Joseph and Christina Vito (nee Zipparro) in Chicago. On July 7,1945, Frank married Lorraine Anderson in Chicago Frank was a member of the United States Navy and spent most of his employment as a carpenter. Frank...

Nicholas Gemell

Feb 7, 2013

Nicholas I. Gemell M.D., 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away, February 7, 2013. Dr. Nicholas I. Gemell was born on March 26,1921, in Kauhas, Lithuania. He enrolled at the medical school of the University of Lithuania in the fall of 1939 but, on account of the war which broke out in Europe, he was able to graduate only in...

Gerda Wedekind

Feb 7, 2013

Gerda Ida Wedekind of Crystal Lake, IL passed away February 7, 2013 just months shy of her 92nd year. She died peacefully of natural causes in her home surrounded by members of her family. Gerda was born on July 30, 1921, to August and Emma Ahlborn in Ahlshausen, Germany. A cook by profession, she learned her trade in Northeim, Germany,...

Mae Kinnamon

Feb 7, 2013

Barrington, Illinois,

Mae Louise Kinnamon (nee Zingsheim),94, of Lake Barrington, passed away Thursday, February 7,2013, at her home. She was born May 11, 1918 in Chicago, graduated from Lakeview H.S. in Chicago, moved to the Barrington area in 1946, and with her husband founded Kinnamon Accounting Service. She was a former Cub Scout leader and active in...

Mary Bell

Feb 5, 2013

Lake Barrington,

Mary E. Bell (nee Pentis),99, of Barrington, passed peacefully Tuesday, February 5,2013, at Plum Grove Nursing Home in Palatine.

Mary was born December 30, 1913 in Chicago to the late Anna and Frank Pentis. She loved traveling, enjoyed the theater, was active in The Civic Opera Guild and The Art Institute of Chicago. She loved...

Dorothy Britt

Feb 4, 2013

Barrington, Illinois, 2/4/2013 17:02,

Services for Mrs Britt are pending.

Kevin Crowley

Feb 4, 2013

Biography

Kevin R Crowley, born December 8, 1956, passed away Monday, February 4 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of Robert and Marilyn; fond brother of the late Timothy (Denise) of Centennial, Colorado, Mary Beth Kent (Philip) of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Robert M and William J; fond nephew of Marlene Nicholson (J Patrick) of Wilmette, and Darlene Caron...

Gethsemane Artiaga

Feb 2, 2013

Gethsemane D. Artiaga, M.D., of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at home. She was born on February 10, 1927 to Mr. & Mrs. Crispulo Dimalanta in Manila, Philippines. Gethsemane wrote “Even before I graduated from high school, my mother had already decided that she wanted me to be a doctor, although I thought I wanted to...

Mildred Kluk

Feb 2, 2013

Barrington,

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred “Sue” Kluk (nee Minor),90, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, where there will be a visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of mass.  Father Joseph Glab will be the celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery,...

Carolina Torres

Jan 30, 2013

Biography

Carolina Torres (nee Rodriguez), 66, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Carpentersville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was born May 27, 1946 in Chicago to the late Jose and Elvira (nee Leal) Rodriguez. Carolina retired from General Mills in St. Charles after working there for 14 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting,...

Chris Childers

Jan 27, 2013

Biography

Chris "Chili Childers was born March 16, 1971 in Kansas and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 27, 2013. Chris was a general contractor who built creative, artistic homes. He was stubborn, had a heart of gold, and could light up a room with his smile, piercing blue eyes, and boisterous laugh. Chris is survived by his loving wife...

Mildred Hickey

Jan 27, 2013

Mildred P. "Millie: Hickey, 92, of Fox River Grove formerly of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully Jan 27, 2013 at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock. She was born May 8, 1920 in Chicago, daughter of the late Frank and Rose nee Bozovsky Cerny. Millie worked for Woodworth's in Brownsville, TX for many years. She enjoyed crafts and attending craft shows. She...

Arthur Levin

Jan 26, 2013

Barrington Hills, Illinois,

Born May 6, 1936 in Chicago to Arthur and Louise Levin, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 after a 3 month battle with leukemia.

From an early age his parents instilled a great work ethic.  Growing up he had many different jobs.    Arthur founded Jewels by Park Lane in 1955.  His other passions included...

Ralph Lidge

Jan 26, 2013

Barrington, Illinois,

Ralph T. Lidge, M.D., (91) passed away on Saturday, January 26,2013, surrounded by his beloved family. Dr. Lidge is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelyn (nee Johnson), to whom he was married for 66 years, his loving children Ralph Jr., Patricia, and Chris (Peggy) Lidge, beloved grandchildren, Bradley (Lindsay) Lidge, Catherine (Dylan) Rogers, Brian Milburn, Christopher (Angela)...

James McTague

Jan 25, 2013

James C. McTague, 82 of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, was born July 9, 1930 in Chicago to Charles and Sarah McTague and passed away January 25, 2013 at his home in Crystal Lake, surrounded by his loving family. James was the beloved husband for 58 years of Arleene (nee Jakowski), loving father of Kevin (Sue), James Jr., Michael (Patricia),...