Jan 17, 2022

Frank T. Nelson, of Crystal Lake, passed away January 17, 2022. He was 79. He is survived by his wife, Paula and son, Preston. Parents were Thomas and Lorraine Nelson, formerly of Crystal Lake. Frank was a Marine and served in Vietnam, receiving three Purple Hearts. He will be missed by so many he loved and who loved uncle...

Jan 17, 2022

Doris B. Lenzini, 90, was born in Woodstock, Illinois and passed away January 17, 2022. Her early childhood home was in Crystal Lake. Doris had many wonderful memories of the Crystal Lake Country Club where her father was the golf professional. Later her family moved to Waukegan where she graduated from Waukegan Township High School before attending and then...

Jan 16, 2022

James K. Michael, 85 of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully January 16, 2022 in Riverwoods. He was born May 25, 1936 in McKeesport, PA to Frank and Marion Michael.

James proudly served in the U.S. Army Intelligence.

James is survived by his nephews; David (Diane) Aspinwall, Rick (Krista) Aspinwall, and Mike (Rose Mingilino) Koranek; and...

Jan 15, 2022

Richard D. Ormsby, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 15, 2022.

Known by family and friends as (Dick), he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.  Richard graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1959.  He was a third generation owner of Ormsby Motors in Crystal Lake, IL.  Richard’s passion was being at Ormsby’s....

Jan 15, 2022

Sara Elwood Cook was born August 27, 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Thomas and Alice (nee Colgan) Elwood. She died suddenly on January 15, 2022 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.

She received a B.A. degree in political science and social work from the University of Iowa. She earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of...

Jan 15, 2022

Fay Joanne Fehsenfeld, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded with love by her family on January 15th, 2022. She was born on September 7, 1934, in Chicago to Harold and Elizabeth Christensen.

On November 2, 1960, Fay was united in marriage to Harold R. Fehsenfeld in Chicago, IL.

Fay enjoyed crossword...

Jan 14, 2022

Arlene D. Weppner (nee Ziegenhorn), 81, of Crystal Lake, was born on July 14, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Sylvan and Louise Ziegenhorn and passed away on January 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Arlene was the beloved wife of Fred for 62 years; loving mother of Lori (Dan) Palmer, Julie (Kyle) Ortberg, Mary (John) Kendzora,...

Jan 14, 2022

Dennis F. Dadej, 77, U. S. Army Veteran, of Lake In The Hills, was born on March 4, 1944 to Frank and Estelle Dadej, and passed away on January 14, 2022. Dennis was the beloved husband of Dolores Dadej (nee Humphrey) for 40 years; loving father of Peter (Tammy) Staadt, Patricia (Robert) Savage, Dennis J. (Josephine) Dadej, Robert “Bobby”...

Jan 13, 2022

Debra Jane Schaefer, 68, of Palatine, Illinois, died January 13, 2022, of COVID complications. Born March 4, 1953, in Parma, Ohio, to Robert and Genevieve (nee Gudaitis)  Schaefer.

Debbie was a force of nature and widely known for her kindness, charity, and common sense. She was a collector of Lladro figurines, miniature Snowbabies, and Department 56 Christmas...

Jan 13, 2022

Roque S. Olivera, Jr. “Butch” of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 81.

He was born October 19, 1940 in the Philippines, the son of the late Roque T. and Elizabeth (nee Sigmund) Olivera.

On November 12, 1966, Roque was united in marriage to Xenia Magbanua.

Roque...

Jan 13, 2022

Rose Marie LoVerde passed away peacefully January 13, 2022 in Mundelein.  She was born May 2, 1930 in Sicily.

Rose is survived by her children, Vito (Kathleen) LoVerde, Nadine (late William) Vichich, and Don (Jeanine) LoVerde; grandchildren, Amy LoVerde, Gina (Michael) Matzkin, Dominick (Hannah) LoVerde, Alyssa (Christopher) Funke, Vincent LoVerde, Anthony (Miranda) Vichich, Jacqueline (Ian Cook) Heath,...

Jan 12, 2022

Anastacia Avila Valdez, of Cary, passed away January 12, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 72.

She was born March 29, 1949 in Mexico, the daughter of the late Eusebio and Dolores (nee Sierra) Avila.

Anastacia had a strong faith. She loved bringing others to visit her church, singing for God...

Jan 10, 2022

Gregory A. Schmidt, age 70, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022.  He was born on September 7, 1951, to George and Dorothy Schmidt.

Greg was born in Oak Park, IL and graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a BS in electrical engineering. He spent much of his younger...

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...