Nov 14, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Herbert “Herb” Ducey,88, of Barrington, passed away on Monday, November 14,2011, in Wauconda.

Herb was born on July 17,1923, to John and Bessie Ducey, in Richmond, Illinois.

Herb is survived by his loving wife, Helen (nee Stewart); children, Linda (William) Iversen, Daniel (Phyllis) Ducey, Cynthia (Andrew) Cholewa and Joan (Brian) Mueller; grandchildren, Erik...

Nov 14, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Nancy Rae Morris Martines,75, of Barrington, at rest November 14, 2011.  Beloved mother of Cindy (Perry Mark) Whitehair and Julie (Todd) Graham; loving grandmother of Perry Stephen Whitehair; devoted daughter of the late Harold and Lorraine Day Morris; and cherished friend of former husband Steve Martines.

 Born in Boone, IA, she lived the majority of...

Nov 14, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Richard “Dick” Brandel,80, of Barrington, IL, passed away on Monday, November 14,2011, in Barrington.

Dick was born on October 30, 1931 to Lawrence and Grace Brandel in Chicago.

He graduated from Foreman High School, and later joined the Air Force, where he served in Japan during the Korean War.  Dick worked for J....

Nov 11, 2011

Island Lake, Illinois,

Nov 8, 2011

The memorial visitation for Donna M. Yablecki (nee Conley),73, will be held Saturday, November 12, from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m., at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington.Interment will be private.Born July 30,1938, in Hamilton, Ontario, she passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 8, 2011.Survivors include her husband,...

Nov 7, 2011

Greenfield, Wisconsin,

Nov 7, 2011

Palatine, Illinois,

The funeral service for Dolores “Dede” B. Herrlin,79, formerly of Barrington will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.  Hal Metzger, Jr. will officiate.  Burial will be in Acacia...

Nov 7, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Frank William Stompanato,76, died peacefully surrounded by family on 11/7/11. Frank was born on August 14,1935, in Chicago, Illinois.  Frank will be especially remembered for his quick wit, his vivid storytelling, and his charming personality. Frank is survived by his daughter Kristina (Carlos), grandchildren Anabelle and Eli, brother Bobby (Joan), and three nieces, Karen, Lynn and...

Nov 6, 2011

North Barrington,

Known by family and friends by the name Bobbie, she was born June 8,1927, in Rockford, IL the only child of Kent A. and Naomi (nee Waffle) Hemming.

 While Bobbie was still a child, her mother became ill and was forced to move with Bobbie back to her former home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Bobbie...

Nov 5, 2011

Patricia K. Kirchberg,71, died Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. She was born November 20, 1939 in Chicago. IL, the daughter of James and Jean Wells. She graduated from Taft High School in Chicago and went on to the University of Illinois Champaign where she met the love of her life and best friend,...

Nov 5, 2011

Crystal Lake, IL,

 Ronald ‘Ron’ Gutzmer

Born: March 24, 1955; in Chicago

Died: Nov. 5, 2011

CRYSTAL LAKE – Ronald “Ron” Gutzmer,56, of Crystal Lake, passed away

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. He was born March 24, 1955 in Chicago to Vernon and Ardell (nee Sorenson) Gutzmer.

Ron was a...

Nov 4, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Eric R. Christensen, age 48, of Crystal Lake, passed away on November 4, 2011. He graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 1981. He is survived by many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Services for Eric will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal...

Nov 3, 2011

Inverness, Illinois,

– In 1927 Chicago native, 21 year old Grace Tolf, made two commitments that changed her life and set the course of the lives of her son and grandchildren. That year she married Stanley F. Pepper and together they started Pepper Construction.

The young couple couldn’t have chosen a worse time to begin a business. ...

Nov 2, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Darlene P. Freibauer (nee Jenke),53, of Crystal Lake was born Oct. 31, 1958 in Chicago and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2., 2011 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, surrounded by her family.

Darlene is survived by her husband of 27 years, John, children John, William (Tosha), Jennifer (Ken) Fluharty, and Chris (Jessica Hare), grandchildren, Matthew, Lorelei,...

Nov 1, 2011

Chicago,

Oct 31, 2011

Barrington, Illinois,

Oct 30, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Melvin “Mel” Gard,71, of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, October 30,2011, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 27,1940, in Madison, WI, to the late Walter and Daisy (nee Harrod) Gard.  Melvin married Diane L. Lawton on May 14,1960, in Madison.

Mr. Gard loved spending time with his family and supported his...

Oct 30, 2011

Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Bernice Philip,88, of Barrington and formerly of Palatine and Rolling Meadows, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

She was born on January 31, 1923 in Malawa, Poland.

Bernice was a hard worker and was a member of Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA). She enjoyed traveling but most enjoyed spending time...

Oct 29, 2011

Park Ridge, Illinois,

William “Bill” M. Smiesko,94, of Park Ridge, passed away on Saturday, October 29,2011, in Barrington.

Bill was born on July 7,1917, to Matthew and Albina Smiesko, in Chicago.

He was raised in the Jefferson Park area and graduated from Schurz High School in 1936 where he and his team earned a City...

Oct 27, 2011

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin,

Bernard R. Bloom,94, of Lake Geneva, died Thursday, October 27, 2011.  He was born June 19,1917, in Chicago, to the late Joseph B. and Mildred Phieffer.  He married the late Florence Pacholczak on June 25, 1938.

 Mr. Bloom was a sheet-metal worker who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, boat racing, snowmobiling, and motorcycling.  He loved...