Tracy Lynn Koch

Mar 27, 2022

Tracy Lynn Koch, 41, of Rockford, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family, friends and furry companion by her side on March 27, 2022. She was born on January 13, 1981 in Barrington, IL to Donald and Kim Koch.

Tracy worked for many years as an insurance adjuster; she found great joy...

Eileen Lucille (Heineman) Yost

Mar 27, 2022

Eileen L. Yost went home to see Jesus March 27, 2022 in Huntley.  She was born September 26, 1933 in Chicago to Clifford and Lucille Heineman.

Eileen was a glorious Christian and a student of the Bible.  She loved spending time with her family and was a fun-loving grandmother who enjoyed cooking and decorating.

Eileen...

Nicholas "Nick" G. Petmezas

Mar 27, 2022

Nicholas “Nick” G. Petmezas, 69, of Long Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2022. He was born on August 17, 1952 in Kandyla, Greece to George and Efstathia (nee Eliopoulos) Petmezas.

Nick is survived by his wife Janet (nee Brady), the love of his life who he married on October 17th, 1982. He will be...

Charlene (Zelez) Tribke

Mar 27, 2022

Charlene Tribke passed away peacefully March 27, 2022 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. She was born April 15, 1950 in Germany.

Char was born in Germany and adopted there. She came to the United States with her adoptive parents when she was 2. Her father was in the Air Force, so she lived on many Air Force...

Joanne Mary Plescia

Mar 26, 2022

Joanne Mary Plescia, 96, died Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her home with her family and caregiver by her side. Joanne was born March 12, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Pietro and Rosa (Carollo) Plescia.  She was preceded in death by her two brothers Anthony (Theresa) and Vincent Plescia as well as her niece Terese (Emil) Iverson.  She is survived...

Patricia A. Williams

Mar 25, 2022

Patricia Anne (Kudla) Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022.  She was born on August 12, 1944 in Mt. Prospect to John and Dorothy (nee Jueck) Kudla and was the loving sister of John Kudla.

Patti was a graduate of Carroll University (’66) and a proud sorority sister of Chi Omega.  After graduation she became...

Willard "Bill" Bishop, Jr.

Mar 25, 2022

Willard R. Bishop passed away peacefully March 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 9, 1941, in Orange, NJ to Willard and Virginia Bishop.

Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Catherine; children, Cindy (Joe) Christian of Tucson, AZ, Steve (Anila) Bishop of Scottsdale, AZ, and David (Julia) Bishop of Barrington,...

Marylu Branecki

Mar 23, 2022

Marylu D. Branecki, of Barrington, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the age of 88 with family by her side.  She was born October 16, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Lucille R. (nee Reynolds) Durkin.

Marylu is survived by her daughters, Mary B. Stockmal of Hinsdale, IL and Amy...

William R. Stark

Mar 22, 2022

William R. Stark passed away peacefully March 22, 2022 in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 28, 1959 in Elgin, IL to Robert and Helen Stark.

Bill grew up in Arlington Heights. He received his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University and his MBA from DePaul University. After decades working...

Jerome J. Zacharias, Sr.

Mar 21, 2022

Jerome J. Zacharias passed away peacefully March 21, 2022, a week following his 101st birthday.  Jerry was born March 17,1921 in Chicago to Joseph and Anna Zacharias.

Jerry is survived by his granddaughter, Joni (Dan) Gilles; great grandchildren, Zach and Grace Gilles; sister-in-law, Marcia Evans of MD; nephews, Mark Moreau of MN, Steve (Theresa) Moreau of MN,...

Karen J. Enockson

Mar 20, 2022

Karen J. Enockson, 77, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1944 in Chicago to the late Chauncey and Lucille Henderson.

Karen was the beloved wife of Bill and enjoyed playing with her dog, Fritzie.

Services and inurnment will be held privately in Greenwood, WI....

John G. Drury

Mar 18, 2022

Picture it. Chicago, January 5, 1942, a feisty Irish baby boy was born to the proud William Drury and Catherine O’Hern Drury. They decided to name him John George Drury. Little did they know how this feisty baby would forever change the lives of so many throughout his lifetime. John was born as the 3 rd child of 5...

Kenneth T. Houcek

Mar 18, 2022

Kenneth T. Houcek of St. Charles, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born on July 11, 1938 in Chicago and enjoyed an incredible life full of close family and good friends.

Ken met the love of his life, Renee, 65 years ago - she loved his blue...

Gordon Edward Pientka

Mar 18, 2022

Gordon E. Pientka, of Island Lake, IL, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born July 26, 1941 in Evanston, IL and lived a full life with family and friends.

Gordon is the son of Edward and Irene Pientka; older brother to Edward; and younger brother to sister, Pat (Bob)...

Karen H. (Puike) Crnkovich

Mar 17, 2022

Karen H. Crnkovich, 79, of Crystal Lake passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born in Chicago on July 10, 1942, to Joseph and Sylvia Puike.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Steven, and sons, Christopher and Gregory.

She is survived by her sister, Diane Puike; brother, Alan (Linda) Pikey; sister-in-law, Diana...

Pearl H. Willhammer

Mar 16, 2022

Pearl H. Willhammer,100, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on March 16, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1921 in Sedan, MN to the late William and Alma Schluter.

Full obituary is pending.

Services and interment will be held privately.

Lawrence Joseph Lolli

Mar 16, 2022

Lawrence Joseph Lolli, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 16, 2022.

Larry was born on July 17, 1935 in Chicago, IL. He was a proud graduate of Fenwick High School and received his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University.  He honorably served his country as a member of the Army.  In 1959, he married the love...

Alice Frances Stedronsky

Mar 15, 2022

Alice Frances Stedronsky of Barrington Illinois passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Alice was born in Chicago, IL on November 13, 1936. She was a former employee of the Continental Can Company, a Co-Founder of Motivation Media Inc, and also worked at the Diet Center, the Garlands Senior Living facility,...

Kanwarjit S. Paul

Mar 15, 2022

Kanwarjit S. Paul, 81, of Wilmette, IL passed away peacefully on March 15, 2022.

Kanwarjit was a proud Purdue Alumni since 1985 and had a career in hospitality that spanned over 40 years. He was a heart transplant recipient of 20 years, but he still led an active life as a gourmet cook, world traveler and dedicated...

William R. Broman

Mar 12, 2022

William Roberts Broman, age 75, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Barrington. Bill was born August 23, 1946, in Evanston, the son of Cyrus and Charlotte Broman. He married Melissa "Mickey" Amling Swanson on May 20, 1984 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake.

Bill graduated from Evanston...