Nov 24, 2022

Sandra L. Brenner (nee Wheeler), beloved wife of Jan Brenner, passed away on November 24, 2022 of a sudden illness.

Sandra was an amazing woman. Not only did she deeply love her husband and friends, she also cared deeply for all of the people that she came across as a registered nurse, rising from floor nurse to...

Nov 24, 2022

Kathleen Klish, 76, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022. She was born on September 12, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Stanley Kuta and Patricia Peterson.

She loved playing Bingo and enjoyed going on road trips, especially travelling to Tennessee and Arkansas. Above all, she loved her family fiercely and especially enjoyed being Nana to...

Nov 23, 2022

Bill Van Klei, 61, of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on November 23, 2022.  He was born in Palatine where he grew up and attended Fremd High School.  He went on to earn an associate degree from McHenry County College.

In April of 1989, he married Wendy Payne.  They moved to Crystal Lake where they...

Nov 23, 2022

Wallace “Wally” Wenzel, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, formerly of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed to eternal life on November 23, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Huntly Hospital. Born February 12, 1933, in Fredonia, Wisconsin, Wally was the youngest of five children of Herbert and Melinda (nee Koenig) Wenzel.

Wally served honorably in the U.S army and was...

Nov 22, 2022

Carol Baranowski, age 79, of Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on June 22, 1943 in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 55 years, Terry Baranowski; her beloved son, David Baranowski; parents, Joseph and Anne Serafin;...

Nov 22, 2022

Frances “Fran” Ann Sheffler, 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 22, 2022, in her home in Barrington, IL.

She was born October 27, 1944, in Braddock, PA, to the late Joseph and Nora “Eleanor” Pawlowski Sabol. She was the eldest daughter of eight siblings and loved living in a house full of family.

The first...

Nov 22, 2022

Randall “Randy” Anthony Balsano, 76 of Elgin, Illinois passed away peacefully November 22, 2022. He was born August 1, 1946, in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony and Jewel Balsano.

Randy was retired from Navistar, Inc and was a proud member of UAW Local 6. He proudly served his country during the Viet Nam war while stationed...

Nov 21, 2022

Robert Hawk, 84, of Tower Lakes, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022. He was born on August 22, 1938 in Oak Park, IL to the late Thomas and Wilma Hawk.

Devoted husband of Margaret Hawk; loving father of Kimberly (Michael) Mayhak, Robert (Jennifer) Bennett, Michael (Holly Clarke) and Justin (Courtney) Hawk, step-father of William (Pearl) Haworth,...

Nov 21, 2022

Peggy Tjardes, of McHenry, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 79.

She was born May 1, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Adeline (nee Rekowski) Christy.

Peggy will be remembered as a wonderful cook and was devoted to her family. She was a long time employee of...

Nov 20, 2022

Wayne Richard Rempert, of Crystal Lake, passed away November 20, 2022 at the age of 81.

He was born August 2, 1941 in Cicero, the son of the late Richard and Mary (nee Gralin) Rempert.

Wayne was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golfing, and loved all sports. Above all he loved spending time with family and...

Nov 17, 2022

Dolores Joan (Wagner) Polifka of Hawthorn Woods, 88, formerly of Wheeling, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022.  She was born on October 17, 1934 in Chicago to Paul and Adeline (Malpede) Wagner.

Dolores was a graduate of Austin High School in Chicago. Dolores’ life’s work included caring for her family and working as a housekeeper for nearly...

Nov 16, 2022

Shannon R. Jameson passed away unexpectedly November 16, 2022  in New York City.  She was born January 8, 1997 in Arlington Heights, IL to John and Laura Jameson.

Shannon is survived by her parents; siblings, Megan Jameson, Erin (Joe) Sanders, and John Jameson; maternal grandmother, Andrea Perkins; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded...

Nov 15, 2022

Lorraine (nee Kremer) Vandenbergh passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, November 15th. She is survived by her two brothers, three sons, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Lorraine was born in Evanston in 1924, grew up in Norwood Park, graduating from Alvernia High School in 1942. She married Henry Vandenbergh in 1946 and lived in Park...

Nov 14, 2022

Donald “Don” J. Schaffrath, 88, of Crystal Lake passed away on November 14, 2022.  He was born an only child to Joseph and Margretta Schaffrath in Chicago.

He was a 1953 graduate of Foreman High School where he met and eventually married the love of his life, Carolyn Peterson. They married in 1956.   Upon graduation, Don signed...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert “Bob” H. Polston, 75, of Cary passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.  He was born in Chicago on June 19, 1947, to Howard and Catherine (nee Campanella) Polston.

Bob attended St. Tarcissus grammar school and graduated from St. Vincent DePaul Seminary in 1965. He worked for the family business, Campanella and Co., delivering fresh produce...

Nov 11, 2022

Adela Caronongan Sison, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Adela was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines on August 23, 1929.

She enjoyed her lifetime career as an educator. She was an avid word search solver, a culinary enthusiast and had an undeniable green thumb. She had a knack for fashion and created her own...

Nov 9, 2022

Jean Marie Soranno, 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022.  She was born in Chicago on July 24, 1931, to Gino and Ersilia (nee Magi) Alexander.

Jean graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago in 1949 and started her career in banking and accounting.  The following year she met the love of...

Nov 7, 2022

Judith “Judy” Ann Colletti, 78, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Albert and Alvina Kukis.

Judy was a 1962 graduate of Luther North College Prep High School. On May 8, 1965, she married George Colletti in Chicago; they celebrated 57 beautiful years...

Nov 6, 2022

Mary Louise Murray, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who met her, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer. Mary's three children, Thomas Michael, Mary Patricia and Colin Henry, survive her.

Mary was born on December 23, 1942 to Louis and Lillian Mayer...

Nov 6, 2022

Bettie Lou Kugath (nee Laine), age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2022 at Auberge Memory Care of Lake Zurich. Prior to moving to Auberge in February 2021, she lived most of her life in Barrington attending school there and graduating from Barrington High School. Bettie was born in Crystal Lake, IL on April 17, 1926. She enjoyed...