James Jay Davis
Mar 15, 2024
James Jay Davis, 86, died on March 15, 2024, at Huntley Springs in Huntley, IL.
Born October 30, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa, Jim – as family and friends knew him – grew up in a two-story brick house set on nearly two acres just beyond the city limits where there was little development and few neighbors – but lots of...
Gary Thomas Gregg
Mar 15, 2024
Gary T. Gregg, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Gary was born in Cleveland, OH on November 21, 1945. After graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1968, Gary moved to Chicago, Illinois. He followed in his father’s footsteps and eventually became an entrepreneur. Payroll was his passion and his business. In 2018, Gary received an award...
Cathy (Monday) Ferguson
Mar 15, 2024
Cathy Ann Ferguson, 71, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born in Chicago on August 28, 1952, to the late David and Evelyn Monday and grew up in Wauconda, graduating with the class of 1970. Cathy married Ralph Ferguson on August 22, 1982, in Mundelein. Cathy earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Northern Illinois...
William Albert Hartmann
Mar 14, 2024
William Albert Hartmann, Sr., born on February 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of remarkable accomplishments and unwavering dedication. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, William graduated from Hirsch High School in 1950 before pursuing higher education at Northwestern University, where he graduated in 1954. His pursuit of knowledge paved the...
Richard F. Lesniak
Mar 13, 2024
Richard Frank Lesniak, 69, of Cary, passed away on March 13, 2024. Born in Chicago Heights on November 13, 1954, to Frank and Victoria Lesniak, Rich was the first American born child in a family of Polish immigrants. It was a source of great pride that was celebrated by both the family and the neighbors. He was teased that one...
John F. Fink
Mar 13, 2024
John F. Fink, 78, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Forrest and Mildred Fink.John was a glassblower by trade and found solace and joy in the simplicity of life, embracing the tranquility of the forests and the serenity of the waters. His love...
Gail H. Smith
Mar 11, 2024
Gail H. Smith (nee Hoss), longtime resident of Barrington, Illinois, 71. She was the devoted wife of David K. Smith; treasured mother of Brittany, Joshua, Kristina, Rebekah (Adam) Cook, Jared, Aaron, and Abigail Smith (Jeffery Carneke); loving grandmother of Makenzie, Caden, Aubrey, and Hailey Cook, and Alexandria and Anastasia Smith; dear sister of Terry (Suzanne) Hoss; preceded in death by...
Lynn Margaret Teska
Mar 11, 2024
Lynn Margaret Teska, a cherished resident of East Dundee and formerly of Hanover Park, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on July 17, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Carlyle and Goldie (nee Statland) Gordon.Lynn was a passionate lifelong learner with a deep love for crafting. Lynn's passion for crafting knew no...
Kathleen Anne (O'Connor) Melera
Mar 11, 2024
Kathleen “Kitty” Melera (O’Connor), age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday March 11, 2024 with her loving husband by her side.
Kitty was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1948. She was the beloved wife of Alfred “Al” Melera; loving mother of Tracey (Dan) Coletta, Nicole (John Jr.) Lesniewicz, and Karen (John) Ettorre; fond grandmother of...
Alma Jean Moody Roehrig
Mar 10, 2024
Alma Jean Moody Roehrig, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1939 in Blytheville, AR to the late Jack and Birdie Lucille Moody. Alma Jean grew up in Blytheville, AR on a cotton field. She was a tomboy and loved adventure. That did not...
Dorcas "Dee" Lillian Krolopp
Mar 9, 2024
Dorcas “Dee” Lillian Krolopp, 75, formerly of Lake Barrington, IL, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Santa Fe, NM after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease Dementia. She was born on May 15, 1948 in Miami, FL to Bernal and Dorcas (nee Ogden) Schooley. Dee was married to Rudolph “Rudy” Krolopp for 31 years before his passing in 2023....
Ronald Black
Mar 9, 2024
Ronald F. Black, 88, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away March 9, 2024. Ron was born on December 23, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Hartman and Evelyn Black. Ron married his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Arlene, on April 12, 1958, at the Sacred Heart Church in Chicago, Illinois. They eventually moved to Arlington Heights, where...
Kermit D. Smiddy
Mar 6, 2024
Kermit D. Smiddy passed away peacefully March 6, 2024 in Barrington, his residence since 1957. He was born July 27, 1937 to Kermit M. and Myrtle (Davis) Smiddy in Harlan County Kentucky.
Kermit was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He owned several businesses in town, worked at Barrington High School as head grounds keeper and served several years as...
Evelynn "Lynn" Ford
Mar 6, 2024
Evelynn “Lynn” Louise Ford, 81, of Crystal Lake, Illinois passed away March 6, 2024. Lynn was born on February 25, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin and Myrtle Zamecnik.
Lynn is survived by her husband, Jerome “Jerry” Ford; children, Suzanne (Kevin) Rewerts, and Pamela (Richard) Rafford; grandchildren, Andrew (Catherine) Rewerts, Adam Rewerts, Bradley (Kailey) Rafford,...
Doris June (Sundberg) DeVerna
Mar 6, 2024
Doris was born September 2, 1923, to Edna Doremus and Elmer Sundberg in Brooklyn, New York. Doris passed away peacefully at the age of 100 at her home in Lake Barrington Woods. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; and daughter Gail (Ken Krieger, deceased). As a teenager, Doris worked diligently developing her speed skating skills. ...
Nancy Jean Gannon
Mar 5, 2024
Nancy Jean Gannon (née Archambault), aged 87, passed away on March 5, 2024, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Born on June 28, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois.
Nancy's academic journey was marked by her graduation from Marywood High School in 1954, followed by earning her degree from Marquette University in 1958 and later from Loyola University Law School (which included a master’s degree...
Mary (DeWane) Statter
Mar 3, 2024
Mary DeWane Statter, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 3, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Caledonia, IL, on May 25, 1933, to the late Emmett and Isabel (Holsker) DeWane.
She was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Woodstock and later graduated from the American Beauty Academy. Mary...
Gary Lee Nagel
Mar 3, 2024
Gary Nagel, 85, passed away on March 3, 2024. Born in Rochester, PA, on August 7, 1938, Gary was a proud resident of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for 52 years before retiring to the Woodstock area.
He married Judy McAllister on July 17, 1965, in Baden, PA, and together they raised their son, Mark Nagel (Rose). Gary was...
Joseph "Joe" Tenyer
Mar 2, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Tenyer, 64, of Barrington passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1959 in Chicago to Josef and Anna Tenyer.
Joe was a man who epitomized selflessness. He always put others first, going above and beyond to take care of everyone and everything around him. His unwavering dedication to his...
Dorothy (Christiansen) Petersen
Mar 1, 2024
Dorothy Petersen was born March 8th, 1941, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Elmer and Helen (nee. Christiansen) Petersen.
Dorothy was a hairdresser and owned her own shop in Lake Zurich called "A Cut Above". A crafter at heart, Dorothy enjoyed scrapbooking, knitting, painting, cross stitching, and paper art. She was full time caregiver for her two grandsons for...