Dec 20, 2011

Lakewood, Illinois,

William “Bill” Richard Spence Jr.,67, of Lakewood, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home.

He was born on July 12, 1944 in Chicago to William Richard Sr. and Virginia L. Spence.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pamela “Pam” (nee McLamore) Spence; son, Chris...

Dec 20, 2011

McHenry, Illinois,

The visitation for Victor Hoffing,77, of McHenry, will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 27,2011, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington.  There will be a procession from the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, going to...

Dec 19, 2011

Solvang, California,"" "","" "",Susan Joy Hanke (Peters), ,"" SOLVANG"", Calif. – Sue Hanke,56, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 19,2011, at the Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was surrounded by her husband, three children and the wonderful doctors, nurses and social workers at the hospital during her last hours. She had been valiantly fighting lung cancer, but ultimately succumbed...

Dec 18, 2011

Barrington,

Carol L. Jensen (nee Friedrich) of Barrington for 39 years

Born July 7, 1947 in Chicago, she passed away Dec. 18, 2011 in Kettering, OH following a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol is survived by father Henry and her sons, Erik and Carl (JeriLe) Jensen.  She also leaves behind her faithful companion, Shadow.

Dec 18, 2011

Lake Barrington,

Jane Roaper,76, of Lake Barrington Shores passed away peacefully Sunday, December 18 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home. Family burial at Windridge Cemetery in Cary, IL will precede a Memorial Service, to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement...

Dec 17, 2011

Joan M. Wright (neeTiesling), 70, of Harvard, formerly of Barrington for 36 years. Born Aug 7, 1941 in Elgin to Sylvester and Rachel (nee Thayer), she passed away Sat. Dec 17, 2011 in Elkhorn, Wi.Joan was employed at Ace Hardware in Barrington for 17 years, and was well known in the community. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles, antiquing, and collecting figurines....

Dec 17, 2011

Lake in the Hills,

Born Nov. 24, 1946 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she passed away  peacefully Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Pepper Family Hospice in  Barrington surrounded by her family.

Ana was a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, she received a  Bachelors Degree.  She went on to receive a Masters Degree in Education from National Louis University. ...

Dec 16, 2011

Lakewood, Illinois,

Anthony W. “Tony” Bennis,63, of Crystal Lake, passed away December 16, 2011. He was born on April 16,1948, in Freeport, IL to William and Dorothy Bennis. He was raised in Lincoln, IL

Tony graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1971. He married Barbara Bennis nee Thompson on October 6, 1984.

He is survived...

Dec 15, 2011

Chicago, Illinois, (No Obituary Text Available)

Dec 15, 2011

Arlington Heights, formerly of Crystal Lake, Altamont & Newton, Illinois,

Born Oct. 13, 1922 in Chicago to Edward and Elsie (nee Varchman) Senkpeil, she passed away Dec. 15, 2011 in Arlington Heights.

She was the beloved wife for 46 years of the late Norman Martin, loving mother of Ruth Ann (Walter) Marcelli and Jane (Keith) Kubicek, dear...

Dec 15, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Eileen M. Bedford, 85 of Barrington

Born Aug. 26, 1926 in Chicago to  John and Anne McSweeney, she passed away Dec. 15, 2011 in Barrington.

Eileen was the beloved wife of  Robert “Bob” Bedford, whom she married Oct. 30,1948, loving mother of Patrice Bedford, Chris (Mary) Bedford, and Paul (Emily) Bedford, dear grandmother...

Dec 14, 2011

McHenry, Illinois,

Kenneth Lee Lawrence,80, of Union, passed away on Wednesday, December 14,2011, in South Elgin.

He was born on December 26, 1930 to Fred and Irene Lawrence in Harper Iowa.

Ken graduated from McHenry Community High School in 1948. He joined the US Navy where he served some of his time in Guam. Throughout his life,...

Dec 13, 2011

Ruth Lorraine Brandenburg Young,91, of Barrington, passed away on December 13,2011, at her home in Barrington.She was born on June 29,1920, to Johannes and Tannetje Brandenburg in Rochester, NY.Ruth, known as Brandy, served during WWII in the American Red Cross Gray Lady Service. She was devoted to her husband James, whom she married in 1941. Ruth and Jim celebrated 67...

Dec 12, 2011

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Dec 11, 2011

Algonquin formerly of Barrington, Illinois,

The Mass of Christian Burial for Elynor J. Dencker (nee Igas),85, formerly of Barrington, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 15, at St. Anne Church, 120 Ela St. (at the corner of Franklin Street), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 9:30 a.m., until the time of Mass.  Burial will be in...

Dec 9, 2011

Lake Barrington, Illinois,

A memorial visitation for Linda Rengel (nee McDonald),62, will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 7 p.m.,  Thursday, December 15,2011, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington.  Interment will be private.

Born May 3,1949, she passed away Friday, December 9,2011, at the...

Dec 7, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Mary Alice P. Rogers (nee McCormick),72, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 7,2011, in Crystal Lake.

She was born on December 9,1938, to William and Lavergne McCormick in Chicago.

Mary Alice is survived by her loving children, Mari (James) Dunphy and Helen (Joe) Cavalieri; grandchildren, Erin Dunphy and Ryan Dunphy, Kyle...

Dec 5, 2011

South Barrington, Illinois,

The Mass of Christian Burial for Walter Fred Stanke,80, of South Barrington, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 12, at St. Anne Church, 120 N. Ela St. (at the corner of Franklin and Ela Streets), Barrington, where he will lie in state from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass.  Burial will be...

Dec 5, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Mitchell P. Kartalia, who was born to immigrant parents in a Pennsylvania coal-mining camp and rose to prominence in the electrical manufacturing industry, died at home in Barrington, Illinois on December 5, 2011.  He was 98.

 During the Great Depression, Mr. Kartalia left his hometown of Avella, Pennsylvania, to study engineering at the University of...

Dec 5, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Mildred E Goldberg, age 91 past away December 5, 2011 in Barrington at the home of her son Richard.  She was a long time resident of River Forest and Chicago.  She was born in Chicago to Daniel and Grace McGinnity on December 2, 1920.  She was the loving wife of the late Harry Goldberg and the late...