Oct 2, 2021

Sally S. Deniston, 78, of North Barrington passed away peacefully at home with her devoted husband by her side on October 2, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Stella (nee Bingham) Swigart.

Sally was a member of the Daughters of the British Empire, Questers Club, Country Home and Garden...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles Robert “Bob” Williamson, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born in Kansas City, MO on January 6, 1934 to David and Lucy (Morris Kennedy) Williamson.

His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family, particularly his 5 grandchildren. He also enjoyed going to University of Illinois football games to...

Oct 1, 2021

The world lost a beloved friend and mother, Joyce (Slamka) Svejcar Watkins, who passed away at her home on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the age of 94.   Joyce was born in Milwaukee on June 2, 1927 to Joseph and Anna Slamka.  She had three brothers and was the apple of her parents’ eye.

She lived through...

Sep 30, 2021

William (Bill) Kaczynski passed away on September 30th, 2021 at Northwest Medicine McHenry after a brave battle with bladder cancer.  He was born on May 23, 1938. Bill lived in the Chicago area his entire life. He worked with his family at the Kaczynski & Sons Polish Sausage store in Chicago, and later spent 30 years as a highway...

Sep 29, 2021

Olga Pauley (nee Dudak), age 94, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2021.

She is survived by her loving sons, Timothy J. and Nancy Pauley, Gary E. Pauley and Loretta Chaippe-Pauley, and Doug (Paulette) Pauley; cherished grandchildren, Timothy J. Pauley Jr., Ryan (Kari) Pauley, LeighAnn and Danny Neely, Laura (Paul) Pelewski, Erika (Alex) Mendez, and Rachel Pauley;...

Sep 29, 2021

Aina Lemanis, 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

She was born December 4, 1944 in Germany, the daughter of the late Peter and Lidija Garancis who had to flee to Germany from Latvia as refugees to avoid the Soviet occupation. Aina and her family lived in displaced person camps until she...

Sep 28, 2021

Nancy Kim Rybski Skonicki was born on December 27, 1966 in Chicago Illinois to her parents,Edward and Rosemary Rybski and her siblings Scott Rybski, Paula Carlson, Renee Felts, and Tracy Rybski. At the age of 54 she took her last breath on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Nancy’s main focus in life was her three kids. She was...

Sep 28, 2021

Warren Schmitt, 92, of Long Grove, Illinois, went to his eternal rest on September 28, 2021.  He was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on February 3, 1929, third son of Whitney Alexander Schmitt and M. Kathleen (nee Wheeler) Schmitt.  Warren is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen (nee Moran); their son Thomas Patrick Schmitt of Chicago; and...

Sep 28, 2021

Michael Lee Nelsen, 61, a longtime resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021 at Journey Care in Barrington. He was born on March 26, 1960 in Chicago to Harold and Evelyn Nelsen.

Michael enjoyed photography, traveling, spending time with friends & family, and working hard with his colleagues to develop the business he loved...

Sep 27, 2021

Dawn M. Walker (nee Dickson), age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 27, 2021.

Dawn was born in Stambaugh, MI on May 3, 1936 to James and Margaret Dickson. She attended Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, MI and graduated from Central Michigan University in 1958. She then went on to teach at Corunna...

Sep 27, 2021

Robert, the first-born son of Josephine and Robert Welch, SR was born in Tomah, Wisconsin and attended Tomah High School class of 1954.

He enlisted in the Naval Reserve Cadet program then went active duty as 2nd Lt USMC.  He received flight training in both helicopter and fixed wing eventually he was in President Eisenhower’s helicopter squadron...

Sep 27, 2021

Gloria May Schilling, age 92, of Riverwoods, IL passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2021.

Gloria was born on July 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL. She was happily married to Donald Wayne Schilling until his passing in 1991 after 39 years of marriage. She had an exciting career working for the FBI for eleven years...

Sep 27, 2021

Alexander V. Katehos, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1944 in Chicago to Vincent and Mary Katehos.

Throughout his life, Alex was always ready to help anyone, he was quick to laugh and always had a joke ready. He was an avid sports fan, especially cheering for the...

Sep 26, 2021

LeRoy F. Rossman, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully September 26, 2021 in McHenry.  He was born September 6, 1935 in Crystal Lake to Milton and Lydia (nee Klingenberg) Rossman.

LeRoy wooed the love of his life wearing his FFA bomber jacket at Crystal Lake Central after moving from St. Charles, IL. After graduation LeRoy went into...

Sep 24, 2021

Helen Anne Lawlor Keledjian (January 31, 1948 – September 24, 2021) was known by many names throughout her fruitful life.  Born in Detroit, MI as the youngest of four daughters of John and Helen Lawlor, she was known as “Dolly” by her family as the cute baby of the family.  She grew to become “Helen,” a beautiful...

Sep 23, 2021

Anthony “Tony” G. Waldron, 62, a longtime resident of Lake Barrington passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1959 in Chicago to John and Alice Waldron.

Tony will be deeply missed by his sons, Anthony “T.J.” G. Waldron and Joseph D. Waldron; mother of his children, Susan Waldron; his mother, Alice...

Sep 23, 2021

Regina Sue Andrews, 72, of Lake Barrington passed away peacefully at her home, September 23, 2021 with her loving family by her side.  She was born June 30, 1949 in Chicago to Richard and Jean Andrews.

Reggie was born in Chicago and thereafter lived in Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Algonquin and Barrington.  Earlier in her career, Reggie...

Sep 23, 2021

Nancy Ann Benigni, 77, of Lake Zurich, was called home to Jesus on Thursday, September 23, 2021.  She was born on November 17, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Joyce Collins.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, George; beloved children, Michelle (Fred) Segoviano, Joseph (Julie) Benigni, Charles (Leslie) Benigni, Patricia (Matt) Renz,...

Sep 22, 2021

Clarence J. “C.J.” Ross died September 22, 2021, in Crystal Lake, Illinois after a fall while visiting family. Born April 7, 1942, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Clarence was the son of Clarence H. and Julia Tracy Ross who preceded him in death.

Clarence married Donna Mae Hess on November 5, 1966, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. They were...

Sep 22, 2021

Egon Richard Jaeggin, 86, of Barrington, was born on April 21, 1935 in Switzerland to the late August and Ottilia Jaeggin and passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 22, 2021. Egon was the loving husband of Magdalena (nee Steiger) for over 60 years; beloved father of Thomas Jaeggin, Christine (Charles) Olson, and Darlene (Gary) Zak;...