James Wade Bidle

James Wade Bidle

Jan 2, 2025

Rev. Dr. James W Bidle, of Crystal Lake, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at age 97 on Jan 2, 2025. 

He was born on Nov 13, 1927 to Charles and Helen Bidle in the tiny town of Apple Creek, OH. He sold candy and ice cream in his Dad’s general store in the 30s, and enlisted in the...

Helen Laura Pauline Wachholz Messerschmidt

Helen Laura Pauline Wachholz Messerschmidt

Jan 2, 2025

Helen Laura Pauline Messerschmidt (née Wachholz), age 96, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1928, to the late Elizabeth (née Krentz) and the Reverend Conrad John Stephen Wachholz. Helen was the devoted wife of the Reverend Lester Paul Messerschmidt for 42 years; the beloved mother of Paul Steven (Julie), John...

James Silvio Romani

James Silvio Romani

Jan 1, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Silvio Romani, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 80.

James was born on October 17, 1944, in Chicago, to Silvio and Yolanda Romani. A proud Army veteran, James dedicated his life to service, both to his country...

Robert Francis Lamping

Robert Francis Lamping

Jan 1, 2025

Robert Francis Lamping, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL to the late Adam and Magdalene Lamping.

Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served for 2 years from 1957 to 1959, most of which he was stationed in Germany.

After the...

Catherine Mary Waters

Catherine Mary Waters

Dec 31, 2024

Catherine Mary Waters (nee Clements), age 85, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024.

Catherine was born in Chicago, IL on August 23, 1939 to the late Arthur and Cecilia (nee DeCaluwe) Clements. She dedicated 50 years of her life as a mother-baby nurse. She was an avid reader, with Daniel Steele novels being among her favorites. Her true joy, however,...

Sandra Sue Pope

Sandra Sue Pope

Dec 31, 2024

Sandra Pope, 85, passed away peacefully on December 31st. Born in Burlington, Iowa, to Alfred and Edith (Wilke) Wasson, she graduated from Danville High School in 1957 and AIB College of Business in Des Moines, where she was a member of Alpha Iota Sorority.

Sandra had a distinguished career as an Executive Secretary and later as a Realtor, earning honors such...

Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen

Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen

Dec 30, 2024

Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen, 94, died December 30, 2024. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 9, 1930. Carol-Anne began piano lessons at four years old at Lawrence Conservatory of Music, Appleton, Wisconsin. Prior to that she spent a term in rhythm class only, no playing. In fifth grade she started playing the piano for the church Sunday school. In...

Larry "LT" Reimer

Larry "LT" Reimer

Dec 30, 2024

Larry "LT" Reimer, 73, of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1951, in Woodstock, IL, to the late Walter and Lorraine Reimer.

Larry graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1969, and in 1971, he proudly joined the United States Air Force, where he served until 1974. After returning home, Larry worked...

Donald "Don" Patterson

Donald "Don" Patterson

Dec 30, 2024

Donald "Don" Patterson, 68, of Island Lake, IL passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. Born on November 24, 1956, in Oswego, NY to William Charles and Alice Virginia Patterson, Don lived his early years in his beloved hometown before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he would serve his country with honor for 20 years.

Don's military service was...

Kathleen P. Callahan

Kathleen P. Callahan

Dec 29, 2024

Kathleen P. Callahan, 81, of Marco Island, FL and Barrington, IL died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 29th after a courageous battle with chronic illnesses. 

Kathy graduated from Elmwood Park High School and attended the University of Colorado. She graduated with a degree (BA) in Art History from Northeastern Illinois University. In Palatine (IL), she served as the...

Kimberly Copeland

Kimberly Copeland

Dec 29, 2024

Kimberly Carol Copeland, 66, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on December 29th, 2024. She was born on May 26th, 1958, in Elgin, Illinois, to the late Harry Murval and Carol (nee Souza) Smith.

Kim attended Crystal Lake Central High School, Class of 1976, where she played tennis and was a varsity cheerleader. She attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois,...

Skip Moore

Skip Moore

Dec 29, 2024

Skip Moore, 63, of Cary, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, December 29, 2024. Born Harry Curtis Moore, Jr. on November 11, 1961, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Skip was the only child of Harry and Helen Moore.

Skip earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from...

Lori Karen Deasy

Lori Karen Deasy

Dec 28, 2024

Lori Karen Deasy of Cary, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. Lori was baptized into Christ on March 28, 1965, and confirmed her faith on May 20, 1979 

A 1983 graduate of Lutheran High Northwest, Lori was a cheerleader who brought joy and...

Paul L. Jochum

Paul L. Jochum

Dec 27, 2024

Obituary for Paul is currently pending. 

A visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake.

Mary Faith Dorweiler

Mary Faith Dorweiler

Dec 26, 2024

Mary Faith Dorweiler passed away peacefully December 26, 2024 in Barrington. She was born July 18, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to Ancel and Mary Hays. 

Mary Faith was a lifelong resident of Barrington and a member of the Village Church of Barrington. She was a devout follower of Christ and is now in the presence of her Lord. She is...

Lena J. Duese

Lena J. Duese

Dec 25, 2024

Lena Josephine Duese, of Deer Park, passed away December 25, 2024 at the age of 91.

She was born July 20, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Esther (nee Cali) LoSasso. 

Lena is survived by her son, Richard (Susan) Duese; her grandchildren, Brian, Amanda and Joey Duese; and her brother, Joseph LoSasso.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Geno Wright

Geno Wright

Dec 24, 2024

Gean “Geno” Anthony Wright, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2024 at the age of 37.

He was born April 22, 1987, in Barrington, the son of Randy and Jo Ann (nee Miceli) Wright.

Geno will be dearly missed by his parents, Randy and Jo Ann; his sister, Jenna (Bryan) Gartner; fiancée, Mikayla Ackerman and her son, Leo; many...

Paul Joseph Neeson

Paul Joseph Neeson

Dec 24, 2024

Paul Joseph Neeson, 62 years of age, passed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in the comfort of his own home.

 Paul was born January 22, 1962, in Belfast, Northern Ireland to Joseph Neeson and Maire McMorrow. The family moved to America in 1963 where he was educated in Los Angeles, California.

Paul graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in...

Ross Allen McPeake

Ross Allen McPeake

Dec 23, 2024

Ross A. McPeake, age 54, passed away peacefully on Monday December 23, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Ross was born in Arlington Heights, IL on May 15, 1970. He was beloved by many in his roles as an exceptional father, husband, son, brother, friend, athlete, manager, and mentor. Ross was known for his deep faith, strength, honesty, compassion,...

Janet Montgomerie Taylor

Janet Montgomerie Taylor

Dec 22, 2024

Janet Montgomerie Taylor, 87 of McHenry, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Larene (nee Rodger) Montgomerie. 

Janet grew up in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago where at a young age, she met her life long friend, Nancy (nee Neander) Olmsted. They did many things together...

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