Sep 10, 2021

Leonard Henry Knauf, 92, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 10, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Len was born March 11, 1929 to Charles and Lillian Knauf in Alexandria, MN, and graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1948.

Len was a proud, Korean War, US Army veteran. He...

Sep 10, 2021

Bonnie Spaccarelli Hannon, 79 of Barrington passed away peacefully September 10, 2021 in her home. Her devoted husband, Joe Cusimano, was at her side.

Bonnie was born March 12, 1942 in Chicago, to parents (deceased) Gina and Carmen Relli.  She graduated in 1960 from Immaculata High School; in 1964 from Mundelein College; and in 1980 from Boston...

Sep 10, 2021

Burnell Joseph Wollar, 95 passed away peacefully at his home September 10, 2021.  He was born in Barrington September 28, 1925 to Joseph and Dorothy Wollar.  Burnell married the love of his life, Irene, January 26, 1945 and they were married 76 years when she preceded him in death in March, 2021.

Burnell was a proud WWII...

Sep 10, 2021

Anastasia Kokkinou, loving wife of Michael Kokkinos, passed away Sept 10, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL at the age of 77 surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her brother, Theodore Tomaras and sister in law Roselyn Tomaras. She is survived by Daughters Maria Sfakiotis (Kostas), Effie Elliott...

Sep 9, 2021

Jack Paul left his earthly life surrounded by his loving wife, Pat (Young), son, Matthew James and puppy, Faith, with a tear in his eye and joy in knowing his loving Father in Heaven was embracing him. Born to James and Nancy (Rossi) Paolelli, he lived a life extraordinaire with an entrepreneurial spirit. He was always sharing and teaching...

Sep 8, 2021

Paul Malcom Anderson, 65, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on September 8, 2021. He was born October 18, 1955 in Chicago to Ralph and Donalda Anderson.

Paul is survived by his siblings Robin Mahaffey (Tom), Kirk Anderson, Christina Anderson (David Larew) and Glen (Suyapa) Anderson; cousins James Beebe,...

Sep 7, 2021

Barbara Christine “Christy” Dodge, passed away the morning of September 7, 2021, at her home in Crystal Lake, IL, surrounded by loving family after a tough two-year battle and multiple hospitalizations. After being released from her last hospitalization, our Heavenly Father allowed her four blessed days where she was able to visit, at her cherished home, with loved ones. ...

Sep 7, 2021

Peter Tararo of Barrington, IL was born September 3, 1933, and passed away September 7, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Pete is survived by his beloved wife Sue; treasured daughters Colleen (Doug) and Jaclyn (Josh), cherished grandchildren Benjamin, Emerson and Kelly; dear sister Theresa Giordano Martinez and many, many loving cousins.

Pete founded and...

Sep 7, 2021

Henry Frederick Dautel, 85, U.S. Army veteran, of Crystal Lake, born on June 4, 1936, to the late Henry and Clara Dautel passed away on September 7, 2021. Henry was the loving husband of Carol (nee Bellon) for 64 years; beloved father of Sandy (Dan), Hank, and Ron (Cyndi); cherished grandfather of Matt (Jen), Nicole (Josh), Ron Jr. (Brittany),...

Sep 6, 2021

James F. Christensen, also known as “Big Jim,” was born to Lorraine and Elroy Christensen on May 28, 1953 in Chicago. The family grew to include his twin sisters, Karen Christensen and Diane (Schultz), and Donna (Sutcliffe).  He was lovingly known to them as “Jimmie.” His sisters adore him!

Jim was raised in the parish of St....

Sep 6, 2021

Kenneth Lee Miller, 65 of Fox River Grove, born on October 9, 1955 and passed away at his home on September 6, 2021. Ken was the loving husband of Darla for 41 years; beloved father of Cheryl Miller and Cassandra Miller (Bryan Rieke); cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Jaxon, Carter and Alexander; adored son of Patricia and the late Daniel...

Sep 5, 2021

Dolores M. Miller, 89, passed away peacefully September 5, 2021 in Barrington.  She was born December 21, 1931 in Elgin, IL to Henry and Hedwig Kaiser.

Dolores is survived by her loving husband, Richard E. Miller; sons, Jeff (Jennifer) and Kirk Miller; and grandchildren, Riley, Margaret, and Cade Miller.

Memorial services will be held at...

Sep 4, 2021

Lorrel Ritchey, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 4, 2021 at her home in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Lorrel graduated from Barrington High school in 2002. Her love for baking carried into her profession as a Baker at Jewel Foods in Hoffman Estates. Lorrel was also a committed member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Barrington,...

Sep 4, 2021

Irvin “Cotton” Werksman, 89, of Barrington, passed away peacefully September 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; their children: Mark, (wife Vicki) Ellen (husband Chuck) and Matthew; Grandchildren: Nate, Taralynne and Faye; Great Grandchildren: Noah, Nate Jr., Gianna, and Mason.

He served in the US Army, was a...

Sep 4, 2021

Frank J. Cools of Barrington Hills passed away on Saturday September 4, 2021 at the age of 94.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helgi, and is survived by his devoted daughters, Linda Cools and Dr. Pamela Cools.

Frank was born the last of four brothers and grew up during the Depression in the...

Sep 4, 2021

Yasuko Yamamoto, 82, of Barrington passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1939 in Kumamoto, Japan to the late Yoshio and Aya Teshima.

Yasuko immigrated to the United States at the age of 52 and was proud to become a U.S. citizen. She still had a deep love for...

Sep 3, 2021

Caliope (Xenakis) Sudzina went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday September 3, 2021.  Callie was born on November 27, 1927, in Campbell, Ohio to Charles and Irene (Magos) Xenakis, the youngest of their 5 children.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Campbell Memorial High School in 1946. Callie went on to work at...

Sep 2, 2021

Elaine Therese Siska was born July 18, 1927 in Chicago, IL.  She died peacefully at her Minnesota home surrounded by family on September 2, 2021.

Elaine was preceded in death by her loving husband Henry of 65 years, her parents (John and Frances Jaydos), and Aunt Veronica Jaydos. She is survived by her children; Ron (late Mary...

Aug 29, 2021

George Karl Hahne, 66, of Cary, departed this life after a short illness on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1955, to George and Hildegard (nee Birth) Hahne in Chicago. A few years after his father‘s death in 1959, George moved to Sylvan Lake near Mundelein when his...

Aug 29, 2021

Richard Alan Swiatek Sr., age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 29, 2021.

Richard is survived by his loving son, Richard and his wife Lauren Swiatek; cherished grandchildren, Lily and Nina; and nephew, Scott Swiatek.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wanda Swiatek; and siblings, Frank Swiatek Jr. and Lorraine...