Feb 12, 2023

Julia Lorraine DuLock (94) of Crystal Lake, IL passed-away peacefully at The Pearl Rehab of Crystal Lake, IL with her two adult children beside her on Feb. 12th 2023.

She was born Dec. 23, 1928 in Chicago, IL and lived thru the Depression, WWII, and the Korean War of which her brother served in. She...

Feb 12, 2023

Thomas Francis Haider (1934-2023) long time resident of Winnetka and Lake Barrington passed away on February 12, 2023.

Tom is survived by his wife of 34 years, MaryJo (née Kreutzer), his daughter, Karyn (Paul) Goodrich, his son Ted Haider, step-sons, David (Michelle) Debes, Mark (Robin) Debes, and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters,...

Feb 12, 2023

Kristin M. Russell passed away peacefully February 12, 2023 in Barrington.  She was born August 18, 1980 in Park Ridge to David and Nancy Bergmann.

Kristin is survived by her parents; beloved husband of 16 years, Michael; children, Joshua, Samuel, and Joseph; sisters, Carrie Bergmann and Kendra (Andrew) Bournazos; sister-in-law, Katie (Thomas) Daniels; father and mother in...

Feb 11, 2023

Bernadine Gitzinger, 81, of Fox Lake, IL passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Bernadine was born September 19, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony and Irene Rose.

In 1962, she married the love of her life that she met in grade school, the late Robert Gitzinger. Together, they had five children; John (Laurie),...

Feb 10, 2023

Ann Elizabeth Simms, 101, of Lake Zurich, IL, formerly of Contoocook, NH, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born in Baltimore, MD on June 22, 1921 to the late Thomas Tydings and Helen (nee Gourley) Hildebrandt.

Before moving to Illinois in 2022, Ann was an active...

Feb 10, 2023

Stanislaw Tomczyk passed away peacefully February 10, 2023 in Arlington Heights.  He was born November 4, 1951 in Poland to Stefan and Stafania (Baran) Tomczyk.

Stanislaw is survived by his loving children, Damian (Magda) Tomczyk, Angelika (Mariusz) Zaborowski, Marcin (Ewelina) Tomczyk, and Joanna (Chris) Ciupke; grandchildren, Oliver and Nathan Tomczyk, Maya and Sara Zaborowski, Kevin, Alan, and...

Feb 10, 2023

John Barchard, of McHenry, (Crystal Lake, Cary and Kirkland, IL) passed away on Friday, February 10th at the age of 95 to join his wife Nancy who passed in May.

John was born August 5, 1927 and lived in Kirkland, IL on the family farm with his 10 sisters and one brother.  John had to actually hunt,...

Feb 9, 2023

Amy J. Siedlecki, 57 passed away peacefully at her home February 9, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 3, 1965 in LaGrange Il to Bennett and Irene Gulino.

Amy is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Jeff; son, Alex Powers; step sons, Zachary and Nicholas (Megan) Siedlecki; aunt, Jay; and her...

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas C. McGonigle, 85, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospital on February 9, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1937 in Chicago, IL to parents Charles and Mary McGonigle. Tom was a man of many loves, most notably his faith and family.  He was a member of St. Anne Parish of Barrington where he...

Feb 9, 2023

Morgan Jayne Hill, 27, of Cary passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born in Elk Grove, Ill. on October 16, 1995.

Morgan was proud of her personal story that brought her to her parents Sandi and Tracy Hill and shared that through her work as a spokesperson for Save Abandoned Babies Foundation and National...

Feb 9, 2023

Nathan Edward Redmond, 27, of Crystal Lake left us tragically on February 9th 2023.

He is celebrated by his two loving parents Kristine M Redmond and John J Redmond. His siblings Ashley R Finfrock, Nicholas J Redmond and brother in law Benjamin Finfrock, his niece Olenna, and nephew Leo. Grandpas, Jack and Thomas. His Aunts Keri, Amy,...

Feb 9, 2023

Mark A. Kuenster, 65 of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 in Barrington. He was born on August 3, 1957 in Chicago to Thomas and Yolanda (nee Krouskas) Kuenster.

Mark was a member of the local 150 Midwest Operating Engineers and he also owned and operated JJ’s Pitstop Barbeque...

Feb 6, 2023

Fern E. Ostrowsky passed away peacefully February 6, 2023 in Vernon Hills. She was born July 22, 1938 in Chicago to Jacob and Evelyn Kass.

Fern is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Ostrowsky and Sheryl (Charles) Cresswell; grandchildren, Benjamin and Leah Cresswell; brother, Murray (Anita) Kass; and daughter in law, Jane Goodman. She was preceded in death...

Feb 5, 2023

William Martin Smith, III, affectionately known as Marty "Snappy" Smith, of McHenry, was born to William H. Smith, Jr. and Mary L. Rees on July 15, 1950.  He passed away on February 5, 2023, at the age of 72.

After graduating from Barrington High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. ...

Feb 5, 2023

John Michael Demcisak, Sr., 85, currently of Woodstock, IL died on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Marian (nee Griffiths); children, Michael Demcisak (Jan Russell) of St. Louis Park, MN, Suzanne Steinberg (Brian) of Crystal Lake, IL, and Andrew Demcisak, Grand Junction, CO; and five grandchildren, Phillip Steinberg (Kayla) of Crystal...

Feb 4, 2023

Dennis B. Kyrouac, 73, of Crystal Lake Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1949 in Harvey, IL to Bernard and Ellen Kyrouac.

Dennis spent his life helping, always putting the needs of others before his own. He spent the majority of his career as a...

Feb 4, 2023

Jayaben (Jaddi) Dahyabhai Patel was born on June 2, 1921.  She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023.

Jaddi was the mother of Ranjit D. Patel & Dipika R. Patel, Vijay D. Amin & Kalpana V. Patel, and Jyotsnaben, Dharmishtaben & Gitaben Patel; and loving grandmother of Anuj & Urjita Patel, Milind & Naiya Patel, Tulsi Amin,...

Feb 4, 2023

Laurette Smith, of Crystal Lake, was born June 26, 1957, in Chicago, to Jay and Lou Smith.  She ascended into heaven with grace and peace surrounded by her loved ones on February 4, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Lake in the Hills.

Anyone who knew Laurette would say she was a wonderful loving mother, who always...

Feb 3, 2023

Michael R. “Mike” Ambrosio, 90, of Crystal Lake, recently of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023. He was born on November 14, 1932 in Ozone Park, NY to the late James and Josephine Ambrosio.

Mike was united in marriage to Margaret “Peggy” Loftis and they celebrated over 56 years of marriage until her passing in...

Feb 2, 2023

Leonard Bell Koenen, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023.

Leonard was born in Evanston, IL on March 1, 1931. He spent his youth in Park Ridge where he graduated from Maine HS.  At 18, he signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians’ farm team and played for them for two years. He was...