Nov 7, 2021

John “Jack” McMahon, 91, of Inverness passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 7, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1930 in Chicago to Patrick and Joan (nee Andrews) McMahon.

Jack’s entire career was in the paper industry, where he worked in printing and packaging and retired as CEO of Gallant Greetings.He loved...

Nov 6, 2021

Ray Scannell, 35, of Barrington passed away suddenly November 6, 2021 in Rolling Meadows. He was born May 30, 1986 in Elmhurst.

Ray was a friend to his parents, his siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, coworkers, lifelong friends, and to everyone he would meet.  He had a deep love for his family and for all children and...

Nov 6, 2021

Zofia S. Niemczura, 71 of Streamwood, was born on May 12, 1950 in Tarnow, Poland and passed away on November 6, 2021 due to complications from surgery. Zofia was the mother of Waldemar (Edyta) Niemczura and Patrycja Niemczura (Radoslaw Krasowski); and grandmother of Valarie, Tristan, Daniel, Isabella and Claudia. Zofia was preceded in death by her parents, Stanislaw and...

Nov 5, 2021

George A. Vallejo, of Algonquin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 82.

He was born March 3, 1939 in Quito, Ecuador, the son of the late Ramon Vallejo and Lida Zambrano. George married Martha Pozo on August 12, 1968. They were married until her passing in 2011.

George worked...

Nov 5, 2021

Dennis Michael India, 74, passed away suddenly at his home in Barrington November 5, 2021. He was born October 29, 1947 in Chicago to Philip and Loretta (nee Randazzo) India, and was the oldest of four children.

He was called home too soon but God and our family in Heaven clearly have a plan for him and...

Nov 5, 2021

Debra F. Nelson, 69 of Oakwood Hills passed away peacefully at her home November 5, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 10, 1952 in Evansville, IN to John and Dessie Johnson.

Debra is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Mitchell “Dan” Nelson; daughters, D’Andra Leigh (James) Wygrzyn, and Kelly Lynn Nelson...

Nov 5, 2021

Amalia Rylander, of Carpentersville, passed away November 5, 2021 at the age of 77.

A memorial service for Amalia will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10am at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Nov 4, 2021

Wayne L. Carrick, PhD, 94 of Long Grove, was born in Arkansas on February 23, 1927 and passed away on November 4, 2021. Wayne joined the Navy right out of high school at the end of WWII. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas earning his PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry.

Wayne worked for Union...

Nov 4, 2021

Patricia Claire Jones, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 4, 2021 at the age of 83.

She was born February 5, 1938 in Winamac, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lorraine Claire (nee Hope) Heinzelman and Lawrence Raymond Walsh.

Patricia was a first grade teacher for 20 years...

Nov 2, 2021

John Robert Hoag, of Lakewood, passed away November 2, 2021 at the age of 91.

He was born October 6, 1930 in Cleveland, OH, the third of four children. John was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, serving as a Sergeant in the Survey Corps. On returning, unable to afford college, he took a job...

Nov 1, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Willis was born August 7, 1975 in Chicago to Roger and Sandra Willis.  He passed away at his home in Fox River Grove on November 1, 2021.

Danny is survived by his wife of 15 years, Amy; daughter, Dylan; sister, Resi (William Rivera) Willis; brother, Paxton (Liz) Willis; parents, Roger and Sandra Willis; mother in...

Nov 1, 2021

Joe M. Collier, 85, passed away peacefully on All Saints Day in his Barrington home.

He was born December 16, 1935, the son of George Lytle and Rhoda Stidham Collier, and grew up in the beautiful Powell Valley of Western Virginia.  He joined the U.S. Army and worked as a Morse Code operator in Germany during the...

Oct 30, 2021

Mike was born on March 20, 1952 to Rita and Arthur Scholl in Reading, Pennsylvania and passed away at his home in Cary, Illinois on October 30, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Debbie (nee Heath).  Mike is survived by his three children, Chris (Sarah), Megan (Mike), and Courtney; six grandchildren, Julianna, Trinity,...

Oct 30, 2021

Raymond Allen Johnson, 77, of Prairie Grove passed away suddenly on October 30, 2021.  He was born on November 5, 1943 in Chicago to the late Arnold and Genevieve Johnson.

Ray was a skilled carpenter and built the beautiful family home entirely by himself.  He was not only a handyman, but a wise soul who was always...

Oct 29, 2021

Martin Thomas Austin, 66, of Crystal Lake passed away early Friday morning, October 29, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1955 to Dale and Alberta (Priester) Austin.

Martin leaves behind his children, Tracey (Kenny) Spoon, Michelle (Daryl) Fick), Billy Weiss, Jennifer (Jeffery) Mokry and Martin Austin; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Amber, Ryen, Kaci, Blake, Sklyer, Noah, Mike, Izzy,...

Oct 29, 2021

Victoria E. Piorkowski, 94, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021.

Victoria will be deeply missed by her loving children, Steven (Nona) Piorkowski and Joan (Timothy) Vehlewald; 3 grandchildren (Nancy, John, and Michael); great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and sister-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, her son, John; and by her parents, Tomasz...

Oct 28, 2021

Parveen Werner, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. At 55, Parveen’s love of life did not come to an end with her passing. Rather, she was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy of light and love by living their lives to the fullest as...

Oct 28, 2021

Hazel D Culbertson, 87, of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on October 28, 2021. She was born in Evanston IL to Herman and Alma Windelborn on January 16, 1934.

She met her husband, Jim, at an Army social dance in Wilmette IL. They married November 3,1956, in Evanston, and were lovingly together for 64...

Oct 27, 2021

Ronald D. Cooper, 67, of Crystal Lake passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

On February 4, 1978, Ron married the love of his life, Renee Reuter, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake.   Together they had three children, Fallon, Megan and Jared.  Ron was a produce manager for Eagle...

Oct 26, 2021

Debbie was born on May 10th, 1952 to Betty and Bert Heath in Northfield, Illinois and died at Good Shepherd Hospital after a three week battle with Sarcoidosis and ensuing Pneumonia.  Sadly, Debbie’s husband Mike passed away 4 days after she did.  Debbie and Mike were married 48 years.  Debbie is survived by her three children, Chris (Sarah), Megan...