Debra Ann Bowyer

Aug 28, 2021

With her family by her side, Debra (Debbie) Ann Bowyer went to our Lord in the early morning of August 28, 2021 in Trout Valley. She suffered for years with Crohn’s Disease, but in November 2020 she was diagnosed with stage 4B Cervical Cancer. She bravely fought with dignity until the end.

She was born...

Marcella Ziemann

Aug 27, 2021

Marcella “Marce” Ziemann, of Arlington Heights, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 97.

She was born April 20, 1924 in Chicago, the only child of Philip and Martha (nee Schmidt) Behnke.

Marce was known for being creative, her beautiful holiday decorating, was an outstanding seamstress, and was a gifted pianist even...

Shirley Burnett

Aug 26, 2021

Shirley was born May 7, 1933 to Ernst and Irene (Sass) Schmook and passed away on August 26, 2021.  She graduated from Maine Township High School in 1950. She worked for the Superintendent of Schools in Des Plaines, District 62 until her marriage in 1954 to Charles Jacolucci. She married William “Bill” Burnett in 1962. Her career at the...

Glenn Alan La Bello

Aug 25, 2021

Glenn Alan La Bello, 64, of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on August 25, 2021. He was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Robert and Mildred La Bello.

Glenn adored spending time with those he loved most. He also enjoyed many hobbies such as: camping, hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, and doing research about...

Charles J. Copley

Aug 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Copley was born May 7, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia to Frank and Stella Copley.  He passed away August 25, 2021 in McHenry, Illinois.

Chuck owned and operated Charles Copley Roofing since 1968 and was active in his business until he passed.  He was a loving, caring husband and father who loved spending time with...

Gerald L. Eschweiler

Aug 25, 2021

Gerald Lee Eschweiler was born August 11, 1960 in Elma, Iowa to Gerald Roy and Elaine Eschweiler.  He passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2021.

Jerry graduated from Riceville High School in Riceville, IA; and received a degree in computer engineering from Iowa State University in 1982; and his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in 1986. ...

Elizabeth A Medina

Aug 25, 2021

Elizabeth was born to Salvador and Rosina Theresa Pistone in La Lucila, Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Elizabeth married Henry Medina on June 9, 1956.  She and Henry moved to the United States in 1962 and served as home missionaries with the Southern Baptist Convention in Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.  She lived her last 41 years in Libertyville, Illinois.  In addition...

Paul J. Sheedy

Aug 23, 2021

Paul Joseph Sheedy, 83, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Paul was born on November 30, 1937 in his hometown of Chicago to the late Paul Flynn and Anna (nee Hayes) Sheedy. He was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and Loyola University where he was a standout basketball player earning enshrinement in Loyola’s...

Douglas William Bible

Aug 21, 2021

Douglas William Bible, age 46, passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021.

Douglas was born on August 20, 1975 in Arlington Heights, IL. He graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1993 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving four years of active duty. He then entered Eastern Illinois University where he graduated with a...

Robert "Bob" Lee Ottenad

Aug 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Ottenad, 90, of Naples, FL, was born May 18, 1931 in Kansas City, KS and passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 in Naples.

Bob graduated from University of Missouri where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was also in the ROTC program while in college and went on...

James William Rohlwing

Aug 21, 2021

James William Rohlwing, 55, of Cary passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  He was born in Libertyville on April 3, 1966 to Charles and Bonnie (Bradish) Rohlwing.

A helper with a big heart, Jim lived to serve others.   He loved his career in healthcare for all 15 years. First starting out as a tech and...

Joann Moty

Aug 21, 2021

Joann Moty, 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1934 in Chicago to the late Mary and Joseph Bauml.

Joann graduated Crystal Lake Central High School in 1952, and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree in Accounting. She was a past president for the American Legion,...

Betty Carole (Wingler) Tegeder

Aug 20, 2021

Betty Carole Tegeder (nee Wingler), age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Betty was born on March 3, 1935, in Tuscola, IL to Josephine and Raymond Wingler where she lived with her older brother Norman until she moved to Champaign, IL during High School.  Betty attended the University of Illinois in Champaign...

Donald J. Killian

Aug 20, 2021

Donald J. Killian (i.e., DJK, Deej) 87 passed away on Friday, August 20th, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 16th, 1934, in Bloomington, IL to Margaret (Bethea) Killian and Laughlin Emmet Killian.

Don graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in Bloomington, IL in 1952, and The University of Notre Dame in...

Matti O. Makinen

Aug 19, 2021

Matti Olavi Makinen, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday. August 19, 2021.

Matti was born in Finland on September 6, 1932 to Niilo and Elli Makinen. He married his loving wife, Helmi, in 1951. After serving in the Finish Army, Matti and his family moved to Australia for five years before settling in Chicago. He worked...

Linda Kristine (Mossman) Corteen

Aug 19, 2021

Linda Kristine Corteen, 71, of Huntley passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Linda was born in Chicago on December 30, 1949, to Richard and Lorraine (nee Berg) Mossman. On August 21, 1971, she married Michael Corteen and dedicated her life to their three children and later seven grandchildren. Linda was also deeply committed to elementary...

Edward Nicholas Koenig

Aug 17, 2021

Edward Nicholas Koenig passed away peacefully at home in Glenview on August 17, 2021. Ed was born in Chicago on January 13, 1921 and met the love of his life, Norma Strey, in Sunday School when they were 15.  Norma and Ed were married for 77 years until her passing in 2019. He attended Carl Schurz High School in...

Dr. Amarjit Singh

Aug 17, 2021

We would like to celebrate Dr. Amarjit Singh, who lived a life of high achievement, dedicated service, and devotion to his country, community, and family.

Dr. Amarjit Singh was born into a family where education was a priority, and mutual assistance was a family tradition. His father, S. Jagdish Singh, was a science teacher, and later the...

Onute Meilute Saltmeriene

Aug 17, 2021

Onute Meilute Saltmeriene, 74, of Vernon Hills passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2021, surrounded by her daughter Renata, grandson Nedas, granddaughter Kamile and son-in-law Darius. She was born on October 15, 1946 in Stakliškės, Lithuania to Juozas and Domicele Kapocius.

She was the brightest soul who always loved to give and help people. She loved...

Wayne Edward Schennum

Aug 16, 2021

Wayne Edward Schennum, age 71, passed away on Monday August 16, 2021. Wayne was born in Elgin, IL on August 23, 1949.

On May 12, 1990, he married his loving wife, Susan. Wayne was a conservationist, biologist, ecologist, and naturalist who was very passionate about what he did. He was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church...