May 9, 2022

Mildred Elrena Kamholz passed away peacefully May 9th , 2022. She was born August 23, 1927 to Adolph and Martha Fiepke.

Mildred was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook and a phenomenal baker, (a "great maker" as her grandson Josh once said.) She worked for many years at CLCHS in the cafeteria and also as a barista...

May 7, 2022

Faye Marie Riser passed away on May 7, 2022. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends carried mom through her 95 wonderful years. Faye was born on May 23, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the only child to Frank and Maisie Nerheim.

After graduating Kelvin Park High...

May 6, 2022

Carole Lynne Mateljan passed away on May 6, 2022 at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1944 in Chicago, IL.

As a teenager, Carole worked at Walgreens with her father who was a pharmacist. After graduating from Loyola University she became an 8th grade math teacher at Saint...

May 6, 2022

Nancy Heidenreich passed away peacefully May 6, 2022 in Arlington Heights.  She was born November 11, 1938 in Chicago to Michael and Mary Kmieciak.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Laura (Carl) Michelson, and Susan (Dan) Nelson; and nieces, Dawn (Jim) Kopjo and their children, Valentine, Samantha, and Madison, and Dawn (Lee) Wutakis.  She was preceded in...

May 5, 2022

Donald R. Kudzma, 88, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May, 5, 2022 from natural causes.

Donald was born in Rockford, IL on April 6, 1934, the son of George and Edna Kudzma. Donald attended Rockford schools and was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois. Donald and his life partner, Nicholas Galatte, were...

May 5, 2022

Nancy Lee Barchard, of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the age of 92.

She was born March 29, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Zora (nee Fowler) Aldridge.

Nancy loved to entertain, whether hosting Christmas dinner for 40 people every year,...

May 5, 2022

Steve Charles Karson, born August 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL, he died May 5, 2022 in Barrington, IL.  He passed from this earth surrounded by family. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Jane Healy on August 2, 1952. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2011.

Steve graduated from DePaul University School of Business and...

May 5, 2022

Susan Ryan Goldberg, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the age of 66.

She was born May 18, 1955 in Tupelo, MS, the daughter of Roy and Doris (nee Finney) Ryan.

On December 1, 1984, she was united in marriage to Mark Goldberg in...

May 4, 2022

Neil Simon passed away peacefully on May 4th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cebu City, Philippines November 8th, 1969.

Neil is survived by his father Ruben, his brother Alfonso (Claire) Simon, sisters; Joy (Rodelo) Maglente, and Rosalind (Kevin) Downing; as well as his nieces and nephews, Meghan Maglente, Morgan Maglente, Ashley Simon, Bradley...

May 3, 2022

Timothy Moran, 59, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022. He was born on July 12, 1962 to William and Mary (nee Halpin) Moran.

He is survived by his mother, Mary; siblings, Marty Moran, Jeanne (Tim) Nallon, Patti (Curt) Schumacher, and Steven (Anna) Moran; nieces and nephews, Brian Nallon, Nicki, Sammy (Patrick) Andress, Max (Delanie)...

May 2, 2022

Thomas L. Davidson, 91 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1930, in Clover, SC to the late Thomas and Reda (nee Ashe) Davison.

Thomas was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served during the era of the Korean War. In August of 1954, he...

May 2, 2022

MaryAnn Barnes, 81, of Fox River Grove, IL, died on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Good Shepard Hospital in Barrington.

Mrs. Barnes was born in Chicago, IL on November 10, 1940, the daughter of Walker H. and Jacqueline (Lorengo) Balk. She was a resident of Fox River Grove since 1968, formerly living in Edison Park, IL. She...

May 1, 2022

Henry Allan “Al” Stark, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 1, 2022 with his loving wife at his side.

Henry was born in Chicago to Helen Bauer and Henry R Stark on January 2, 1939.

He grew up in Edison Park, IL and Lake Geneva, WI. He attended Lake Geneva High School where...

May 1, 2022

Richard “Dick” Lappin passed away at his home in Barrington on Sunday, May 1st at the age of 77 surrounded by family.

Dick grew up in Detroit and came from humble beginnings. He was the fourth of six children to Tom and Helen Lappin. The family knew how to stretch a dollar and were long on love,...

Apr 30, 2022

John Burrill Oviatt II was born on October 29, 1937. He would fill his 84 years with family, friends, hard work and good times. He will be remembered for his booming voice, towering height and a passionate love of the oldies.

John was raised in Cleveland Heights, OH, by Richard and Elizabeth Oviatt as the oldest of...

Apr 30, 2022

Beloved husband, uncle, cousin and father of Joseph Michael, his stillborn son, passed away on Saturday April 30th and returned to God for whom he was created. Michael was a prolific reader, loved learning and never stopped advancing his education. He had an Administration and Supervisory Certificate from Northern Illinois University, a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling...

Apr 30, 2022

Bonnie Jane Soukup (nee Salzman), 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was born April 28, 1947 to William and Jane Salzman in Des Plaines. Bonnie was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, Bada (grandmother) and friend.  She was a life-long pre-school teacher and animal advocate.  She loved being with her family, gardening, game...

Apr 29, 2022

Mary Irene (Beatty) Englert, born June 2nd, 1924, currently of Sun City, Huntley, IL, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.   She was born in Atkins, Iowa to James and Mable (Moubry) Beatty.

During WWII, Mary rolled bandages for the Red Cross.  She attended the University of Iowa and upon graduation in 1944, moved to Hyde Park...

Apr 29, 2022

John C. “Jack” Whitney of Deer Park, IL, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2022 at age 94. He was the husband of Virginia “Ginny” Whitney.  They shared 70 years of marriage together.

Mr. Whitney was born in 1927 in Marshfield WI, the only child of Mary Florence (Fleming) and Lloyd Whitney. The family moved to Stevens...

Apr 29, 2022

Gregory A. Bennett of Barrington, IL passed away April 29th, 2022 in Barrington.  He was born July 22, 1953 in Evanston, IL.

He received a degree in music composition from the Berklee School of Music in Boston.  He was passionate about his family, his music and traveling.   He spent many hours in his home studio composing music...