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...

Nov 6, 2022

Arunaben Patel was born October 30, 1947 in India. She passed away peacefully at her home in Gilberts on November 6, 2022. Arunaben was preceded in death by her husband, Shirish in 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Krima (Devang) Patel; son, Premal (Tina) Patel; grandchildren, Siya, Prachi, and Dhruv; nephew, Rajesh (Jayshree) Patel; and many extended family...

Nov 6, 2022

William “Billy” Andres III passed away November 6, 2022 at his home.  Billy was born July 13, 1968 in Elk Grove Village to William Jr. and Virginia Andres.

Billy worked in outside sales for A Tec Ambulance Service.  He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his dog Willie. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and a...

Nov 6, 2022

Thomas Owen Nagel, 60, passed away November 6, 2022. He was born October 27, 1962 in Evanston, IL to the late Gerald and Claramay Nagel.

Thomas is survived by his beloved cat; Queenie; siblings, Deb Preston, Donna (John Mays) Head, Gerald R (Suzanne) Nagel II, and Wil Nagel; nieces and nephews, Benjamin (Christina Granfield) Head, Katie Preston,...

Nov 6, 2022

The funeral service for Sandra A. Hauser (nee Lutz), age 76,  will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL 60013 where family will be receiving guests from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary.

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Nov 5, 2022

Lois J. (Hanke) Pales entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by caring loved ones on November 5th, 2022.

Lois was born August 10, 1930, in Chicago, IL to William F. and Genevieve M. (O’Brien) Hanke.  She graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago after which, she began a 3 year courtship with George M. Pales. The couple...

Nov 5, 2022

Loreen Ann Gouskos, age 55, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1967 in Chicago to John and Margarete Gergen.

Loreen was an artist and cat-lover – especially with feline rescues. She was an avid gardener and horticulturist.

Loreen will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 28...

Nov 4, 2022

Mary Patricia Houle Rathford, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022, with her son, Tom, by her side.  She was born on May 3, 1938, to Ruth and Archibald Houle, who served in WWI, stationed in France.

She was preceded in death by her father, Archibald, in 1947; her mother, Ruth Houle in...