Jan 9, 2022

Jim Wyman, 73, of Sandwich died on Sunday, January 9 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 1, 1948 in Elgin, IL, the son of Willis W. and Mabel (Knox) Wyman.  Both his mother’s and father’s families were old-time families in McHenry County, his mother’s family settling on the Irish Prairie between McHenry and Crystal...

Jan 6, 2022

Benjamin Lopez, 69, of Fox River Grove passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.   He was born in Coahuila, Mexico on March 30, 1952.

Benjamin was so full of life and loved his family well.  He loved family gatherings and simply being with his wife.  He was often called her shadow.  He enjoyed dancing and listening to music...

Jan 5, 2022

Donna Rae Reschke passed from this life peacefully in her sleep January 5, 2022.

Donna was born March 12th 1932 in Le Mars, IA.  The Simeon family of Le Mars, Iowa had three grandchildren born that year and Donna remained close to her cousins.

The family moved to Chicago, IL when Donna was...

Jan 5, 2022

Patricia Elizabeth Pontier, age 64, of Clifton, NJ and Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 5, 2022. Patricia was a longtime resident of Clifton, NJ until moving to Barrington, IL five years ago.

Patricia was a devoted daughter to Frances and Warren Pontier, while also working in various occupations in the Clifton and Passaic area...

Jan 4, 2022

Jason Edward Fleury, 46, of Barrington, IL, currently of Racine, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1975 to Edward and Debbie Fleury. He was born in South St. Paul, MN and grew up in Barrington, IL.

Jason has many passions, including golf, fishing, and...

Jan 4, 2022

Vernon Andrew Ciske, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 4, 2022.

Vernon was born in Chicago, IL on June 27, 1924. He served his country honorably during World War II as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps. After his service, Vernon attended the University of Illinois, where he earned his...

Jan 4, 2022

Richard F. Christian passed away January 4, 2022 in Barrington, IL.  He was born August 9, 1936 in Chicago to Alfred and Julia (Kita) Christian.

Richard was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Donny) Derning III, and Karen Christian; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Dylan Derning.  He was preceded in...

Jan 4, 2022

Karen L. Gleason, 78, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 4, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Erwin and Bertilla Frick.

Karen was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dennis, on September 28, 1963. They spent 58 loving years together and...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Lee Weaver Welsh died January 3, 2022, following a brief illness.  The eldest of three girls, Mary Lee (ML to her closest friends) was born on February 5, 1925 to Josephine Evangeline (Klose) and Loyd Weaver on a small family farm in rural northeast Nebraska near Brunswick.  Dust, heat and almost perpetual drought made for years of devastatingly...

Jan 3, 2022

Grace B. Lang of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2022. She was born September 27, 1937 in Chicago to Otto and Sylvia Preisler.

Grace received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University where she was a proud member of Kappa Delta Sorority. After college she worked as a social worker...

Jan 3, 2022

Kevin “Kevo” Pempek, 43, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 3, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1978 in Chicago, IL to Donald and Patricia Pempek.

Kevin loved skateboarding, horseback riding and art.

He is survived by his son, Elijah Nolan; mother, Patricia; brother, D.J.;...

Jan 3, 2022

Nancy June Saurmann, nee Hourigan, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with ALS.  She is now reunited with, as she referred to him, the love of her life, Bubba (her golden retriever). Nancy was born on June 13th,1953 in Chicago, IL to Robert and June Hourigan.  She graduated from Arlington Heights High School receiving...

Jan 2, 2022

John Lieblang passed away peacefully at his home January 2, 2022.  He was born September 14, 1931 in Yugoslavia to Michael and Marianna Lieblang.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna; sons, Norbert (Catherine), and Robert (Susan) Lieblang; grandchildren, Robert Jr., Brianna, and Theresa Lieblang; and step grandchildren, Caroline and Josephine Duffy.  He was...

Jan 2, 2022

Michelle Lynn Krussell, 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 2, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1966 in Elgin, IL to Kenneth and Sharon Collett.

Michele was a loving mother and wife who was devoted to her friends and family first and foremost. She enjoyed cooking, planting flowers, tending her garden, and spending time...

2022

On December 10, 2022, Michael Kean Bateman, a beloved husband, father, friend and mentor passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family in his home. He is survived by his wife Christine, siblings Lawrence, Peter and Pamela Masse, his four children, Michael Jr. (Patricia), Belinda Lewis (James), Ashley Immanuel (Sam), and Robert. He is also survived...

2022

Maureen M. Alsip, age 84, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Maureen was born in Birmingham, England in 1938, and returned to Ireland with her parents as an infant.

At the age of 16 she set sail for America with her dear sister Breege, dancing her way across the Atlantic on what was said to be a...

2022

Mary was born in Des Plaines, IL to Leonard and Louise Outland. She passed away on September 20, 2022 after 97 years of a healthy and fruitful life.

Mary was unwavering in her support to those around her, especially her beloved husband, John, to whom she was married for 71 years before his passing in 2021. Together...

2022

Robert “Bob” Mathews, 81, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Chicago, IL. A lithographer by trade, he worked at Carlith Printing for many years, until his retirement in 2006.

A devoted family man meant big...

2022

We are saddened to share news that Michael Wietlispach passed away on New Year’s Day, suddenly and unexpectedly. Mike was born in Moline, IL on May 15th, 1957 as the second of six children. He attended Sterling High School and Eureka College where he excelled in athletics and is a “Hall of Famer” for two sports at each school....

2022

Susan Jo Van Peursem, 60, of Wheeling passed away on April 14, 2022.  She was born in Elgin to Howard and Jo Van Peursem.

A graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Susan recently retired from M. Holland Company.  Susan was a member of The First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake.  She loved music and was a supporter...