Dec 27, 2021

Howard “Howie” George Stahle, 97, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Cicero, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.   He was born in Chicago on October 23, 1924 to George and Rose (Borchering) Stahle.

He was a World War II Combat Veteran in the US Army.  Howie was happily married to Evelyn for 61 years until her passing...

Dec 26, 2021

Charles "Boots" Spinelli passed away suddenly at the Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital on December 26, 2021 at the age of 77. He died surrounded by his devoted family and heroic healthcare professionals.

Charles was born on July 8, 1944 to Charles Vincet and Agnes Christine Spinelli in Chicago, IL. In his boyhood, Charles loved the...

Dec 26, 2021

Barbara J. Kenney (nee Vandervort), age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 26, 2021.

Barbara was born in Champaign, IL on June 18, 1935. She was a graduate of Urbana high school and was married on September 25, 1954 to Donald E. Kenney. Barbara was a long-time member of St. Anne’s Catholic Community. She will be...

Dec 26, 2021

Our beloved Sue went to be with Jesus on December 26, after 17 months of fighting an endless number of Covid complications. In her time on earth. Sue devoted herself to Christ and His command to Love Thy Neighbor. Every moment in her life was spent loving others. She was known to donate her time, money, and heart to...

Dec 25, 2021

Christine Ellen Stevens, 59, of Barrington Hills, passed away on 12/25/2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Chris was born on June 12, 1962, to Karl and Bernice Birkenstock in Oak Park, Il. Her family lived in Park Ridge, IL until Chris was 4 and then moved to Barrington, IL. After graduating in 1980 from Barrington High...

Dec 24, 2021

Shirley Ann Stryjewski (Maka) of Bellwood, IL  bravely passed away on December 24, 2021 after a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. She was born January 2, 1947.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jim Stryjewski; four children, Christine (Ken) Kahle, Sandy (Keith) Eickelmann, Dan (Heather) Stryjewski and Tom Stryjewski; grandchildren, Jill (Brad) Kahle, Kenny...

Dec 24, 2021

Carol A. Tarsitano, 74, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021. Carol was born in Chicago, IL on May 20, 1947 to Chester and Frances (nee Konitzer) Wisniewski.

Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Chester and Frances Wisniewski; loving sister of Michael (Vera) Wisniewski; cherished aunt of Lisa (Rick) Schindler and Jay (Sidra) Wisniewski; and...

Dec 23, 2021

Lynne Kristine Hansen-Salak, 67, of Barrington, IL, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021. Lynne was born in Des Plaines, IL, on July 20, 1954, the first daughter of Roy and Grace Hansen.

Lynne had a sparkling personality and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved music and art. As a youngster, Lynne was swept up in...

Dec 23, 2021

Geraldine Beryl Nerby was a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 23 at the age of 82.

Geri was born July 2, 1939 in Wisconsin. At a very young age her family moved to Chicago and lived in Logan Square where she graduated from Tuley High School....

Dec 22, 2021

John M. Rotan, 83, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021. He was born on February 23, 1938 in Hinsdale to John R. and Olga Rotan.

John graduated from University of Illinois with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a Master's degree in Structural Engineering. He went on to work for Skidmore, Owings and Merrill...

Dec 22, 2021

It has pleased almighty God to receive unto Himself the soul of Rachel Elizabeth Bauer. Rachel entered her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 53. She was born to Bob and Ruthann Mickelson on February 6, 1968 in Madison, WI. She was baptized by her grandfather into Christ on February 18, 1968...

Dec 21, 2021

Waclaw Bielski, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 74.

Waclaw was born on August 23, 1947 in Poland. After graduating from Warsaw University of Life Science, he spent the majority of his career working in the wood technology field. In his leisure time, he enjoyed keeping himself busy with home...

Dec 21, 2021

Nils Bjors, 92, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021. He was born July 25,1929 in Leksand Sweden to the late Maria and Anders. He was the third of six children and enjoyed a close and loving relationship with his siblings.

He attended engineering school in Sweden, became a mechanical engineer and held several patents. He moved...

Dec 20, 2021

After a long battle with cancer William T. Vacala (Bill/Billy), 62 years old from Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on December 20, 2021.

Bill fought a courageous fight with the support and love of his family and close friends. The Vacala  family will forever be grateful to all the hospitals, doctors, and nurses that supported him through...

Dec 19, 2021

Diane Y. Lane, 53, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home with Kim, her loving wife, by her side on December 19, 2021. Diane was born on March 12, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was greatly loved by her parents, Paul and Marion Schult, and brother David.

After graduating from Wittenberg University with an education...

Dec 18, 2021

Some people only walk this earth for a short time, their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and a friend, Irena Mach, on December 18, 2021 when she gained her wings. Irena battled cancer for the last few months of her life, yet she never stopped fighting and...

Dec 18, 2021

Amy Fues Odom was born February 14, 1964, in Milwaukee, WI to Barry and Judith (nee Kirchberg) Fues. She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021, at home in the Village of Lakewood, IL.

Amy attended St. Anne Catholic School in Barrington prior to the family moving to Crystal Lake where she graduated from Crystal Lake South...

Dec 17, 2021

Shirley Ann King, 72, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully December 17, 2021 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.  She was born May 26, 1949 in Augusta, AR to James Neil and Willene Ferguson.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Beatrice Achterberch; son, Marcus Ferguson; son-in-law, Frank Achterberch; daughter-in-law, Donna Ferguson; grandchildren, Lauren, Michael, Diaz, Jeremy, Kenneth, and Keondra;...

Dec 17, 2021

Graham "Jerry" Hoggins, 85, a lifelong resident of Barrington and was once owner of the Barrington News Agency, a regional newspaper distribution company, passed away on December 17, 2021. Jerry was a kind, loving and generous man. His charisma, great positive spirit and care for others was impossible to miss.

Jerry was a charitable man, to his...

Dec 16, 2021

Richard “Sid” Sabatka, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away at his home December 16, 2021.  He was born September 7, 1952 in Highwood, IL to Patrick and Yvonne Sabatka.

Sid was a man of many interests and talents.  He loved music, art, architecture and the structure and beauty that buildings presented.  He built beautiful gardens, and garden...