Nov 30, 2022

Prem Ajwani passed away peacefully at home in Lake Zurich, IL. on November 30, 2022, with his family by his side. Born on December 6, 1939, in Karachi, India (now Pakistan), son of the late Lalsingh and Saraswati (nee Wadhwani) Ajwani. He was one of nine children.

Prem is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,...

Nov 29, 2022

John Paul Kunzie, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on November 29 at the age of 87.

Born August 1, 1935, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Karl Wilhelm and Helga Anina (Skafgaard) Kunzie, John grew up in DeKalb and graduated from Purdue University.  After working for Johns Manville and R.R. Donnelley, he founded John’s Lab, a model...

Nov 29, 2022

Mary Ellen Ebann passed away peacefully November 29, 2022 in McHenry. She was born May 21, 1947 in Jacksonville, IL.

She lived a vibrant life of love and friendship. From her days as an art teacher at Coventry Elementary to her leadership within The Service League, she was a pillar of the community and will be missed....

Nov 29, 2022

Robert Dale Milkovich, 59, of Palatine, IL passed away November 29, 2022. Robert was born on July 8, 1963 in Arlington Heights, IL to the late Paul and Mary Milkovich.

Bob had many passions in life. As a teenager, he was a proud player of the PAFA football team in Palatine, IL. He continued his sports career...

Nov 29, 2022

Frank “Burk” William Krohe, 73, of  Crystal Lake, passed away November 29, 2022 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.   He was born March 30, 1949, in Beardstown, IL to the late Alfred August and Evelyn May (Martin) Krohe.

Burk married Dorothy O’Connor Krohe on July 19, 1980, in Arlington Heights, IL.

A 1967 graduate of Glenbrook...

Nov 28, 2022

Kathleen A. Feingold passed away November 28, 2022 in Hoffman Estates. She was born November 25, 1949 in Chicago to Theodore and Elizabeth Osadnick.

Kathleen volunteered her time supporting political causes.  She enjoyed travelling, creative writing, cooking, and geneology.  Kathleen had a warm heart and loved helping others.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Harvey;...

Nov 27, 2022

Jack Lageschulte (aka Henry John Lageschulte) passed away on Sunday morning, November 27th,2022 following a wonderful family Thanksgiving at age 86. Jack was predeceased by his mother, Alice Rockenbach Lageschulte, his father, Hank and his younger brother, Phillip. Surviving family members are his sister, Gretchen Lageschulte Cowling, his loving wife, Marilyn Lageschulte, son Kurt and daughter Krista, his step children...

Nov 27, 2022

Raymond Andrew Maslanka, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully November 27, 2022  just 3 days short of his 90th birthday.

Ray was a successful executive at Kool-Aid, General Foods and Alberto Culver for over 40 years, living in  Delaware, New York , Mexico City and Illinois. He and his belated wife were world wide travelers, traveling to...

Nov 26, 2022

Judy Johnson passed away peacefully November 26, 2022 in McHenry.  She was born November 23, 1940 in Davenport, IA.

Judy is survived by her sons, Kevin Johnson, Shawn Johnson, and Arthur “Ryan” Johnson; grandchildren, Courtney and Paige Johnson; and sister, Kay Taylor.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Johnson; and her parents.

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Nov 25, 2022

Claude passed away November 25, 2022 in Greenwood.  He was born August 16, 1947 in Chicago to Claude and Lorraine Sonday, where they lived on a house boat for the first few years of his life.

Claude was a motorcycle and airplane enthusiast.  Claude and Diane were business partners for over 50 years and owned and operated...

Nov 25, 2022

Roberta S. Reiker, 73, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Edison Park, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1949 in Chicago to Nels and Stella, nee Wyszyinski, Erickson.

Roberta was a loving and bright grandmother, carrying laughter everywhere she went. She was a kindhearted soul never to be...

Nov 25, 2022

James Surdick, Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 72, on November 25, 2022. He was born in Watertown, WI to John and Mabel (nee Budewitz) Surdick on November 25, 1950.

Jim married the former Joyce Altenburg on April 18, 1970, at Chapel of St. Michael the Arch Angel in...

Nov 24, 2022

John V. Wesa, 87, Elk Grove Village, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.   He was born in Chicago on August 8, 1935.

He married Majorie Burzik on February 17, 1962.  They raised their three children in Elk Grove Village.

John is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marjorie; children, John (Sarah) Wesa, Phil...

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...