Amalia L. Rylander

Nov 5, 2021

Amalia Rylander, of Carpentersville, passed away November 5, 2021 at the age of 77.

A memorial service for Amalia will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10am at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Wayne L. Carrick

Nov 4, 2021

Wayne L. Carrick, PhD, 94 of Long Grove, was born in Arkansas on February 23, 1927 and passed away on November 4, 2021. Wayne joined the Navy right out of high school at the end of WWII. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas earning his PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry.

Wayne worked for Union...

Patricia Claire Jones

Nov 4, 2021

Patricia Claire Jones, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 4, 2021 at the age of 83.

She was born February 5, 1938 in Winamac, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lorraine Claire (nee Hope) Heinzelman and Lawrence Raymond Walsh.

Patricia was a first grade teacher for 20 years...

John Robert Hoag

Nov 2, 2021

John Robert Hoag, of Lakewood, passed away November 2, 2021 at the age of 91.

He was born October 6, 1930 in Cleveland, OH, the third of four children. John was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, serving as a Sergeant in the Survey Corps. On returning, unable to afford college, he took a job...

Daniel "Danny" Willis

Nov 1, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Willis was born August 7, 1975 in Chicago to Roger and Sandra Willis.  He passed away at his home in Fox River Grove on November 1, 2021.

Danny is survived by his wife of 15 years, Amy; daughter, Dylan; sister, Resi (William Rivera) Willis; brother, Paxton (Liz) Willis; parents, Roger and Sandra Willis; mother in...

Joe M Collier

Nov 1, 2021

Joe M. Collier, 85, passed away peacefully on All Saints Day in his Barrington home.

He was born December 16, 1935, the son of George Lytle and Rhoda Stidham Collier, and grew up in the beautiful Powell Valley of Western Virginia.  He joined the U.S. Army and worked as a Morse Code operator in Germany during the...

Michael A. Scholl

Oct 30, 2021

Mike was born on March 20, 1952 to Rita and Arthur Scholl in Reading, Pennsylvania and passed away at his home in Cary, Illinois on October 30, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Debbie (nee Heath).  Mike is survived by his three children, Chris (Sarah), Megan (Mike), and Courtney; six grandchildren, Julianna, Trinity,...

Raymond Allen Johnson

Oct 30, 2021

Raymond Allen Johnson, 77, of Prairie Grove passed away suddenly on October 30, 2021.  He was born on November 5, 1943 in Chicago to the late Arnold and Genevieve Johnson.

Ray was a skilled carpenter and built the beautiful family home entirely by himself.  He was not only a handyman, but a wise soul who was always...

Martin Thomas Austin

Oct 29, 2021

Martin Thomas Austin, 66, of Crystal Lake passed away early Friday morning, October 29, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1955 to Dale and Alberta (Priester) Austin.

Martin leaves behind his children, Tracey (Kenny) Spoon, Michelle (Daryl) Fick), Billy Weiss, Jennifer (Jeffery) Mokry and Martin Austin; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Amber, Ryen, Kaci, Blake, Sklyer, Noah, Mike, Izzy,...

Victoria E. Piorkowski

Oct 29, 2021

Victoria E. Piorkowski, 94, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021.

Victoria will be deeply missed by her loving children, Steven (Nona) Piorkowski and Joan (Timothy) Vehlewald; 3 grandchildren (Nancy, John, and Michael); great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and sister-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, her son, John; and by her parents, Tomasz...

Parveen (Ali) Werner

Oct 28, 2021

Parveen Werner, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. At 55, Parveen’s love of life did not come to an end with her passing. Rather, she was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy of light and love by living their lives to the fullest as...

Hazel D. Culbertson

Oct 28, 2021

Hazel D Culbertson, 87, of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on October 28, 2021. She was born in Evanston IL to Herman and Alma Windelborn on January 16, 1934.

She met her husband, Jim, at an Army social dance in Wilmette IL. They married November 3,1956, in Evanston, and were lovingly together for 64...

Ronald D. Cooper

Oct 27, 2021

Ronald D. Cooper, 67, of Crystal Lake passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

On February 4, 1978, Ron married the love of his life, Renee Reuter, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake.   Together they had three children, Fallon, Megan and Jared.  Ron was a produce manager for Eagle...

Deborah H. (Heath) Scholl

Oct 26, 2021

Debbie was born on May 10th, 1952 to Betty and Bert Heath in Northfield, Illinois and died at Good Shepherd Hospital after a three week battle with Sarcoidosis and ensuing Pneumonia.  Sadly, Debbie’s husband Mike passed away 4 days after she did.  Debbie and Mike were married 48 years.  Debbie is survived by her three children, Chris (Sarah), Megan...

Walter Proksa

Oct 26, 2021

Walter Proksa, 92, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1929 in Czechoslovakia to John and Anna Proksa.

Full obituary is pending.

Giles L. Koerber

Oct 26, 2021

Giles L. Koerber, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 26, 2021 with his loving daughters and partner by his side.

Giles was born in Chicago, IL on May 8, 1939. After graduating high school and spending time in the Navy, he began his career as a union elevator mechanic apprentice before working his way up...

Darold Michael Faurot

Oct 25, 2021

Darold Michael Faurot was an extraordinarily, special person. He was a man of many talents and the things he loved he pursued with unerring passion. An avid outdoorsman, he could name birds by their calls, trees by a leaf. He was a mentor and businessman without compare, with a drive that inspired others. He was constantly innovating and loved...

Patricia Morgan Compton

Oct 25, 2021

Patricia Morgan Compton, 24, lost her fight with addiction on October 25, 2021 in Rockford, IL. She battled the disease for several years and recently set her sights on being a better mother, building a life with her partner, Todd Carriker, and pursuing a career as an Archeologist.

Born August 27, 1997 to James and Karianne Compton,...

Roland Higbee Sr.

Oct 24, 2021

Roland Higbee, Sr. of Barrington, IL passed away on October 24, 2021 at Cedar Lake Assisted Living Facility in Lake Zurich, IL where he lived with his wife Rosemary Higbee. He is preceded in death by his father Claire, his mother Mattie, his brother Lawrence and his sisters Maxine (Balke) and Ruth (Lockhart) and is survived by his wife...

Mary Lorraine Deacon

Oct 22, 2021

Mary Lorraine Deacon, 84 of Cary, was born on February 8, 1937 in Chicago to John and Bernice Lyons and passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Mary was the loving wife of William for 47 years; beloved mother of Michele (Mark) Shultz, Suzette Sanecki, Regina Shuflitowski, and Christina (Greg) Huffman; cherished grandmother...