Apr 3, 2023

Barbara Jean McArthur, 74, of Woodstock passed away on April 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on February 2, 1949, to Ned and Dorothy (Turks) Kellner in Port Washington, WI.

On August 7, 1970, Barbara married William McArthur in Vallejo, CA after only 4 official dates and a quick engagement.  She graduated...

Apr 2, 2023

Nancy F. Strauts (nee Friebus), age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Nancy was born in Chicago, IL on October 11, 1947. She worked for many years as an Executive Administrative Assistant, where her efficiency and attention to detail was highly valued. Prior to that she managed an entire department for a retail chain. Initially...

Apr 2, 2023

Marian Elizabeth Roth (nee Jung), of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully April 2, 2023 while recovering from cancer treatment.  She was born in Chicago in 1935 to Theodore and Martha Jung.  Marian was the beloved wife of the late John Roth for 62 years; loving sister of Theodore (Agneta) Jung and the late Eleanor (Richard) Orna; loving sister-in-law...

Mar 31, 2023

Richard “Rick” Mark Holden, a 36 year resident of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 72 on Friday, March 31, in Barrington.

Rick was born on June 1, 1950 to Robert Harry Holden and Mary Ann Franzen Holden in Chicago Heights. He grew up in the Chicago area as well...

Mar 30, 2023

Linda Rae Franklin, 81 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Richard and Adelaide (nee Mueller) Randel.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Alan Franklin; sons, Ethan (Jennifer) and Jason (Coleen) Franklin; grandchildren, Sophia, Emma, Quinn and Blake...

Mar 30, 2023

Judy McFadden, 80, of Crystal Lake, IL passed from this life March 30, 2023 comforted by her loving family and friends. She was born March 29, 1943 in Union City, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Blanche Palmer.

Judy lived her early years in Pennsylvania, where she grew to love horses by learning how to ride and care for...

Mar 27, 2023

Isaac Kornhauser was still for the first time in his life on March 27th at age 64. He passed away at his home in Cary, Illinois in the very spot where his family had enjoyed his fantastic home cooked meals each night for the better part of three decades after singing the family prayer, “We are Family.”

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Mar 27, 2023

Judith Ann Kunzie (Gustafson), of Woodstock, passed away on March 27 at the age of 82, just four months after the passing of her husband, John. Born November 19, 1940, in Chicago, Judie was the daughter of Edwin and Iola (Lindberg) Gustafson. She grew up in Northbrook, Illinois with her parents and her brother Don.

While a...

Mar 27, 2023

Stanley E. Dluzen, loving father of seven children, grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 23, sadly passed away at the age of 90 years, on Monday, March 27, 2023.

He was born on November 19, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Anna and Roman Dluzen.

Stanley graduated from Foreman High School and participated in the ROTC...

Mar 26, 2023

John Michael D’Ambrosio, 77, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida area, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. John was born October 18, 1945 in Detriot, Michigan to the late Mariano and Mary Francis (nee Bielman) D’Ambrosio.

John was a proud Marine and served as an air traffic controller in Chu Lai, Vietnam. He was FAA...

Mar 26, 2023

Frank M Sedlacek, Jr. passed on Sunday morning, March 26 th at Northwestern Medical Center at the age of 89 with his family by his side. He had been cared for at home by his beloved wife Lorry of 48 years, along with the help of the VA Caregiver Support Program. He managed to keep his sweetness and sense...

Mar 25, 2023

Stephanie Frank, 79, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 25, 2023. Loving mother of Kathleen (John) Caswell, and Jennifer (Thomas Bensfield) Sweeney; proud grandmother of Jason Caswell, and Caitlin Caswell.

She was a resident of the Chicago area and Madeira Beach, Florida. She had a creative soul and spent much of her...

Mar 25, 2023

Arlene Frances Schoenherr (nee Costigan) of Barrington. Born January 4, 1935 in Rochester, NY, she passed away March 25, 2023 in Barrington. Arlene is survived by her children, Daniel Schoenherr of Lyons, CO, David (Eileen) Schoenherr of Raymond, ME, Donna (Otto Dichtl) Schoenherr of London UK, Douglas (Kitty) Schoenherr of Littleton, CO, and Diane (Dana) Schmidt of Cary, IL;...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert C. Harding passed away peacefully March 25, 2023 in Barrington.  He was born March 2, 1943 in Chicago to Howard and Marie Harding.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vera; children, Lisa Zedaker and Robert and Jaki Harding; and grandchildren, Arianna Kaufmann, and Charli and Kai Harding.  He was preceded in death by...

Mar 24, 2023

Lola Ornelas of Crystal Lake, raised in Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 94.

She was born on October 5, 1928 in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of the late Jose and Petra (nee Moreno) Perez. Lola was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt. She dedicated her life...

Mar 24, 2023

George B. Hardy, father, grandfather, husband, and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away March 24, 2023. The son of George S. Hardy and Margaret Boyd Hardy grew up in Chicago, IL. He was born October 9, 1928 and attended Lane Tech High School and Northwestern University.

At the age of 18, George...

Mar 23, 2023

Helmi Annikki Makinen passed peacefully at home on 3/23/23.  Helmi was born to Yrjo and Irene Friman on 12/15/32 in Harjunpaa, Finland.  She married Matti O. Makinen in 1951 in Pori, Finland and they moved to Australia in 1958 and then United States in 1963.

Helmi's occupations included Psychiatric Nurse, Seamstress, and Caregiver.  Helmi was very creative...

Mar 23, 2023

Ida Jean Stanek, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 75.

She was born July 26, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Louis and Anne (nee Commiso) D’Ascanio.

The most important part of Ida Jean’s life was her family.

Ida Jean was the loving wife of...

Mar 22, 2023

Richard Wheeland passed away peacefully at his home March 22, 2023.  He was born September 5, 1930 in Geneva, IL to Harry and Clara Wheeland.

Rich is survived by his sons, Brian (late Nancy) Wheeland, Mike (Michelle) Wheeland, and Todd (Jolene) Wheeland; grandchildren, Caitlin, Matt, Sam, Ben, Jackson, Reilly, and Connor; and sister Lois Pracht Hanrahan.  He...

Mar 22, 2023

Clementine “Penny” Engelen passed away peacefully March 22, 2023 in Naperville, IL.  She was born June 5, 1922 in Chicago to Belgian immigrants, Eugene and Martha (Haeck) Engelen.  She went to Schurz High School in Chicago and worked in the secretary pool at Montgomery Wards before getting her job at Wilson Jones where she stayed for the remainder of...