Feb 1, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Zielinski passed away unexpectedly February 1, 2022 in McHenry.  She was born April 7, 1958 in Manhattan, Kansas to Stephen and Sumie Witaszek.

Liz is survived by her daughter, Annie; son, Matthew; brother, George Witaszek; sister, Kay Nelson; and her former spouse, Jeff Zielinski.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister,...

Jan 31, 2022

Arthur Lutherus, 58, a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Art pursued a career in Fire Service, which included time as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Crystal Lake, Elk Grove Township, and Glenview respectively.  He then returned to Crystal Lake as their Fire Inspector/Arson Investigator...

Jan 30, 2022

Raymond G. Greene, Jr, 62, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 12, 1959 to Raymond and Vivian Greene.

Chicago born and raised, Raymond loved all Chicago sports teams (except the White Sox, he was a Cubs Fan through and through) and...

Jan 30, 2022

Larry “Bear” Stidham, of Lake in The Hills,  passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022.  He  was born October 7, 1946 to Fred and Mildred Stidham.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather (Shaun) Charnota of Pembine, WI; granddaughter, Cassandra (Brandon Aide); great granddaughter, Chevelle Aide; sister, Judy Stidham; nephew, Steven (Shelley) Stonick; ...

Jan 29, 2022

Kang Soo Park was born on January 10, 1940, in Manchuria, China, to Yoo Shin and Sun Do Park. The son of a wealthy businessman and an accountant, he had three younger sisters and one younger brother. Kang was no stranger to difficult times as he lost his mother and father at an early age. After serving in the...

Jan 28, 2022

Perry B. Lubera was born April 28, 1961 in Chicago, IL. He passed away January 28, 2022.

Perry would have been pleased to know how many people he helped with his generous donation to Gift of Hope. Perry was a loyal friend, and very well-respected in his work industry. He was a true family man, spiritual, loving,...

Jan 28, 2022

Rubinder Singh passed away peacefully in Aurora January 28, 2022.  She was born in Calcutta, India August 28, 1950.

Rubinder is survived by her children, Jasmine (Malvinder) Virdi, and Kulbir (Monita) Singh; grandchildren, Gurnoor, Gursimar, and Prabhjaap; sisters, Harpal and Tajinder; and brother, Gurmeed.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harjit (2019).

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Jan 28, 2022

Katherine “Katie” Rose McEvilly, 50, of Geneva, IL, was born on October 9, 1971, and passed away on January 28, 2022. Katie was the beloved daughter of Myles and Patricia McEvilly; dear sister of Zachary (Maria) McEvilly and Holly (Barry) Stout; cherished aunt of Kaelyn, Piper, and Marina; and fond niece of Kathleen McEvilly, Cecilia (the late Helmuth) Webster,...

Jan 27, 2022

Stephan D. Burks passed away peacefully January 27, 2022 in DeKalb, IL.  He was born September 1, 1956 in Memphis, TN to Hal D. Burks, Jr. and Doris Burks.

Steve was the Director of Building and Grounds at St. Viator High School for over 40 years.

Steve is survived by his wife of 41 years,...

Jan 27, 2022

Neil P. Carey, of Barrington passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022 at the age of 89.

He was born April 27, 1932 in Chicago, the son of the late Cornelius and Elizabeth (nee Schenk) Carey.

Neil was raised in Chicago, IL, went to Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, and through the years Neil lived...

Jan 26, 2022

A child of God and beloved matriarch, Gerda Schak entered the Church Triumphant and the presence of our Lord on January 27, 2022.

Born Gerda Isenberg in the small farming village of Landau in Germany in 1930, Gerda had a humble beginning as a farmer’s daughter.  She met the love of her life, Donald S. Schak after...

Jan 26, 2022

George E. Luper, 91, of Woodstock, passed away on January 26, 2022.  He was born in Chicago on June 27, 1930, to George and Viola (Rowley) Luper.

George met and fell in love with Bobbie McDoniel while they were both attending Arkansas State University.  They were married on May 28, 1953.  Together they lived life to the...

Jan 26, 2022

Dolores Lee Penczak passed away peacefully following complications from a stroke, January 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 22, 1949 in Chicago to Ambrose and Lena Damps.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 51 years, Stanley; children, Scott (Jodi) Penczak and Gregory (Nina) Penczak; granddaughter, Delilah; sisters, Diane (Al) Mussachio, Shirley...

Jan 25, 2022

Bernice W. Papciak, 102, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, at her home in Lake Zurich.

Bernice was born June 7, 1919, in Chicago, to Walter and Mary Wisniewski where she grew up liking to draw and read. During the war, she drew maps. As a young adult, she was employed as a bookkeeper and was...

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Earl Kurpier of Harvard, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 24, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. Paul was born October 15th, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Earl and Olga (Simo) Kurpier.  The family later moved to Crystal Lake, IL where Paul attended Crystal Lake (Central) High School, then graduated from Carthage College...

Jan 24, 2022

Dr. Daniel Valentine Strelcheck Sr., 86, a retired doctor of chiropractic who practiced in Crystal Lake, Illinois for over half a century, passed January 24, 2022 surrounded by family.

While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dan met and married his sweetheart, Barbara Lou Borchardt of 66 years.  After graduating college in 1958, Dan moved his family to...

Jan 24, 2022

Nancy Kay Case, of Palatine, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 at the age of 72. She was born November 8, 1949 in Greenville, MS, the daughter of the late Stanley and Sarah Fisher.

Nancy is survived by her children, Rebecca and David (Wendy) Case; her granddaughters, Madeline and Meredith Case; and her sister, Vicki Welch....

Jan 24, 2022

Jacklyn Florence Ortega, 43, of Cary passed away, Monday, January 24, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on September 26, 1978 to the late John “Jack” P. and Cynthia (Kus) McCarthy in Maywood, IL.

Jackie grew up in Edison Park and graduated from Resurrection High School, class of 1996.  She attended Triton University where...

Jan 24, 2022

Edward Laga Sr., 88, formerly of Elk Grove Village, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.   He was born in Chicago on July 9, 1933 to August and Mary (Kucharski) Laga.

On June 14, 1958, Ed married the love of his life, Marianne Irmen.   Together they raised 5 children and as the years went on they happily...

Jan 24, 2022

Carol Saia, 72, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 24, 2022. She was born on June 12, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Norman and Mary Margaret Long.

Carol was united in marriage to Andrew Saia on February 14, 1986 and called Lake Zurich their home for the past...