Nov 4, 2022

Beth Ann Hoffman, 70, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, passed away on November 4, 2022 and spent her final days on this earth lovingly surrounded by family.

She was born to the late Carol (Sue) and Edgar (Jim) Charlesworth on April 20, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois. She was the eldest of four children. As a natural caregiver, Beth...

Nov 3, 2022

Peggy C. McDaniel, 66, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022. Born in Chicago, IL on June 3, 1956 to Carl and June Lange. Peggy and her siblings (Julie, Linda and Ross) grew up in Des Plaines, IL. Peggy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Peggy is survived by her sister Julie (Leroy) Sommerfeld, her...

Nov 3, 2022

Caroline “Carrie” Kolder of Barrington passed away peacefully November 3, 2022.  She was born May 18, 1949 in Evanston, IL to Richard and Beatrice Jordan.

Carrie was a beloved teacher of English at Fremd High School for 31 years.  She became lifelong friends with many of her students who she referred to as “her kids”.  As a...

Nov 2, 2022

Mary (Svoboda) McCarthy of Barrington, IL, died peacefully on November 2, 2022. Born on June 15, 1928, Mary was a graduate of Maine Township High School and Carleton College where she met the love of her life and husband of 69 years, Dr. Lloyd McCarthy, MD. During their working years, Mary was the business manager for Lloyd’s practice. Together, she...

Nov 1, 2022

Barbara Joyce Grabarek, 82, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022. Barbara was born April 17, 1940 in Berwyn, IL to the late Marie and Joseph Slomka.

After retiring as a registered nurse, in Arlington Heights, Barbara and Stanley spent their free time together fishing and enjoying life in Spooner, WI. Barbara is survived by her children;...

Oct 31, 2022

Rose Mary Caputo Riley, 75, of Oakwood Hills, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 1, 1947, to Dominic and Brigida Caputo.

On January 10, 1970, Rosie married Patrick “Mike” Riley in Detroit and honeymooned in Nassau, Bahamas. On December 25, 1975, they welcomed their first child, Michael, into...

Oct 30, 2022

Carolyn A. Sigmund, 91, of Crystal Lake passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1930, in Chicago to Fredrick and Anna Kraus.

On June 28, 1952, she married Albert Sigmund. Carolyn had a huge heart for everyone, but especially children. She taught pre-school for twenty-five years at the Methodist Church Nursery...

Oct 29, 2022

Kathleen, known as Kallie or Kal to those who loved her, was a whimsical spirited lady with a twinkle in her eye and a smirk on her lips.

The sixth of seven children, she survived all their crazy adventures to become a legal secretary prior to her marriage. Later, Kathleen was employed at McHenry County College as...

Oct 28, 2022

Margaret (“Peggy”) Mary Thornton (nee McCabe), age 81, passed away on Friday October 28, 2022 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Peggy was born on September 29, 1941 in Pawtucket, RI.  She graduated from Tolman High School in 1959, where she was on the swim and basketball teams.  Peggy was inducted into the Rhode Island and...

Oct 28, 2022

Surjit Singh Bangar, 37, of Palatine passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2022. He was born on January 10, 1985 in India.

Visitation and Cremation services for Surjit will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 3 PM until 6 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 941 S. Old Rand Rd.,...

Oct 27, 2022

Louise Duda, 74, of Deer Park, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022 after battling a lengthy illness. She was born on November 27, 1947 in Giovinazzo, Italy to the late Giuliano and Sabina Petruzzini.

Being an immigrant herself, Louise was drawn to a fulfilling career as an ESL teacher at Schaumburg High School. She loved Jane...

Oct 26, 2022

Raleigh “Lee” J. Rowland- 73, of Elgin, IL, entered into His eternal kingdom on October 26, 2022 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born on April 10, 1949 in Evanston IL to Margaret (Wooley) & Jerome Rowland.

Lee led a very fulfilling life. He grew up in Glenview with his 2 sisters, Michaela and Theresa...

Oct 25, 2022

Captain Roland “Rollie” James Heinkel (Ret.) died peacefully on October 25, 2022, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Hayward, Wisconsin on November 25, 1932, the eldest son of Roland Frederick and Lu Vern Mae (Henderson) Heinkel.

At age 10, and with his father away in WWII, Rollie started work as a “newsie” selling papers off...

Oct 25, 2022

On October 25, 2022, Bernice Ann Solan passed away after a brief illness. Bernice was born January 7, 1940, in Chicago Il, she was 82 years old to the late John and Ann Karpiel.  A resident of Northbrook Il, and Summerlin NV. Bernice was the mother of five boys. She always provided support and love for her family. She...

Oct 25, 2022

Bruno J. Marczyk (Sunny), age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  Bruno was a graduate of Weber High School and was active in Weber’s alumni relations. He continued his education at Loyola University where he earned a BS in Management. Bruno began his career at LaSalle National Bank and remained in the banking industry...

Oct 24, 2022

The Reverend John R.K. Stieper, age 87, of Barrington Hills, Illinois passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born in Chicago, IL on January 21, 1935. John was an Episcopal priest at the Church of St. Columba where he raised funds, oversaw construction of the church and school buildings and then providing spiritual...

Oct 24, 2022

George Michael Vodin, 79, of Palatine, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Mildred Vodin.

George proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lance Cpl. While in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam...

Oct 22, 2022

Harold Waldemar Bruch, 95 of Barrington, IL and formerly of Ottumwa, IA, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022.  He was born July 18, 1927 in Fairbank, IA to Frank and Amanda Bruch.

Harold was a graduate of Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, IA. He enlisted in the Navy and served until the end of the war. ...

Oct 21, 2022

Lourdes Blake (nee Liwanag), age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 21, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 22, 1936, Lourdes grew up in Mandaluyong and studied dentistry. She practiced dentistry in the Philippines until she emigrated to the United States in the mid-1960s....

Oct 21, 2022

Irene R. Smith, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 80.

She was born January 10, 1942 in Lithuania.

On September 26, 1963, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Thomas R. Smith.

Irene lit up any room she walked into....