Kay M. (Esselstrom)  Cummings

Kay M. (Esselstrom) Cummings

Nov 16, 2021

Kay M. Cummings, 80, of Cary, was born March 28, 1941, in Superior, WI to Gideon and Inez (nee Christensen) Esselstrom. She passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Cary.

On April 14, 1962, Kay married John Cummings in Chicago, then moved to Cary where they built their home and raised their three daughters. During her time...

Carrie Lydia (Appleberg)  Vought

Carrie Lydia (Appleberg) Vought

Nov 14, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carrie, our loving, devoted mother and friend to all those who knew her. She left us surrounded by her family on November 14th, 2021, in Woodstock, IL, at the age of 85. Carrie was born on August 21st, 1936, and was the beloved mother of Connie, Carole, and Cathie and the...

John Ekizian

John Ekizian

Nov 13, 2021

John Ekizian, age 88, of North Barrington passed away suddenly on Saturday November 13, 2021.

John was a big personality to all that knew him. He was a loyal son with a strong work ethic. He served his country honorably during the Korean War as a medic in Army. After graduating from college, he began a long...

Kenneth L. Koski

Kenneth L. Koski

Nov 13, 2021

Kenneth L. Koski, 91, of Barrington, born on December 21, 1929 to Lawrence and Sylvia Koski, passed away on November 13, 2021. Ken is survived by his daughter, Meredith (Jim) Albracht; his grandchildren, Stefanie (Jon), Andrew (Joede), Brian (Lindsay), Marissa (Cam), Madison, Maya, and Lia; and his 5 great-grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; and...

Father John W. "Jack" Dewes

Father John W. "Jack" Dewes

Nov 13, 2021

All services will be livestreamed. Access will be through the parish website, https://stannelivestream.com/

John William Dewes was born in Chicago on a blustery January day in 1939. Named after his father, John quickly became “Jack”. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas School, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. He was...

Sandra "Sandy" Colleen Greene

Sandra "Sandy" Colleen Greene

Nov 12, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Colleen Greene, 67, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on August 8, 1954, in Chicago, the daughter of Kenneth Johnson and Doris (née Bennett) Johnson. Sandy is survived by her...

Duane "Butch" Figurski

Duane "Butch" Figurski

Nov 11, 2021

Duane “Butch” Figurski, 80, of Fox River Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2021. He was born on January 14, 1941 in Chicago to Henry and Lottie Figurski.

In May of 1961 Duane married his grade school sweetheart, Carolyn, whom he had met at a carnival. They celebrated 60 beautiful years of...

Debra Ann Buettner

Debra Ann Buettner

Nov 11, 2021

Debra Ann Buettner died on November 11, 2021, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She was born on October 10, 1961, in Elgin, Illinois to Elizabeth and James Buettner.

Debra was raised in North Barrington, IL and attended Barrington High School. She attended University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration...

Richard Lawrence Wood

Richard Lawrence Wood

Nov 11, 2021

Richard Lawrence Wood was born to William L. and Lillian (Doyle) Wood on May 24, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Brooklyn and Queens among many extended family members. During World War II, Richard’s family moved to Wilmette, IL. At the age of 14, he began caddying at Indian Hill Country Club and applied his extraordinary...

Gary Lee Campbell

Gary Lee Campbell

Nov 10, 2021

Gary Campbell, 64, of Crystal Lake and Cary, passed away from this life unexpectedly on November 10, 2021. He was the loving husband of Betsy Campbell and cherished his daughter, Christina Campbell. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois, as the first child of Lee Campbell and Patricia Campbell. He was a proud and loving brother of his five...

Sharon Patricia Porto

Sharon Patricia Porto

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Patricia Porto, 82, of Lake Zurich, IL. passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021 with family by her side. She was born on March 16,1939, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Gertrude Dolan (nee Carey).

Sharon's passion in life and family legacy was her amazing cooking that lives on during holidays and friend and family gatherings....

Thaddeus Edward Ciochon

Thaddeus Edward Ciochon

Nov 9, 2021

Thaddeus Edward Ciochon, age 55, of Elgin, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 09, 2021.

Thaddeus was born in Elgin, IL on October 12, 1966. He was a dedicated Scout leader for Troop 347 and coached soccer for 15 years with the Crystal Lake Soccer Federation. Thaddeus enjoyed camping and drag racing. Most of all, Thaddeus cherished...

Kraig E. Knippschild

Kraig E. Knippschild

Nov 8, 2021

Kraig E. Knippschild, age 59, of Cary, IL passed away on Monday November 8, 2021 at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington surrounded by his children and closest loved ones.

Kraig was born in Inglewood, CA on November 9, 1961. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who never missed a season of deer hunting. He enjoyed spending...

Edward Stanley Wlodarski

Edward Stanley Wlodarski

Nov 8, 2021

Edward Stanley Wlodarski, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. Ed was born, May 22, 1932 to John and Anna (nee Stemporoski) Wodarski.

Ed was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He then worked in Northbrook, IL as a postal carrier until his retirement as a supervisor. He...

John "Jack" McMahon

John "Jack" McMahon

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...

Ray Scannell

Ray Scannell

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...

Zofia S. Niemczura

Zofia S. Niemczura

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...

George A. Vallejo

George A. Vallejo

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...

Dennis M. India

Dennis M. India

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...

Debra F. (Johnson)  Nelson

Debra F. (Johnson) Nelson

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...

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