Oct 22, 2021

Zella L. Grzelak, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 91.

She was born November 28, 1929 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Maud May (nee Deemer) Shuster.

Zella will be remembered for being a diehard Cubs fan, and a loving mother,...

Oct 22, 2021

Steve Furuta passed away on October 22, 2021 after a 7 year battle with cancer.

He was born in a Japanese Internment Camp in Colorado in 1943. After being released from the Amache Camp, his family moved back to California where he was educated at Los Angeles High School, Arizona State University and University of California. While...

Oct 19, 2021

John King, age 86, of Barrington, IL died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 19, 2021. Born and raised in County Clare, Ireland, John was the sixth of ten children born to loving parents, Michael and Margaret.

He started working at a young age, helping on the family farm and immigrated to Chicago...

Oct 19, 2021

Diane K. Brooks, 66, of Crystal Lake, was born October 26, 1954 in Melrose Park, IL to Harold and Emily Bernhagen. She passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. She dedicated her life to helping others from working to provide medicine to hospital patients to being a special education school bus driver for twenty-five years. Diane adored rescuing animals...

Oct 19, 2021

Denise McFarland, 71 of Hawthorn Woods, born on January 14, 1950 to the late Robert and Irene Streeter, passed away on October 19, 2021. She was the loving mother of Shannon McFarland (Shawn DeVries) and Kevin (Amy) McFarland; cherished grandmother of Grace; beloved sister of Robert William (Linda) Streeter and Michele Madigan; and dear aunt of Tony (Heather) and...

Oct 19, 2021

Barbara “Terry” Kordik, 82, longtime resident of Woodstock, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 19, 2021. She was born on April 11, 1939 in Chicago to Bruno and Anna Kusek.

Terry was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Oct 18, 2021

Lynda Ann Clarkson, 70, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 18, 2021.  She was born in Chicago on June 5, 1951 to Robert and Orchid (Schild) Majikes.

After graduating high school, Lynda served with the United States Air Force for eight years.  It was here she met her husband,...

Oct 18, 2021

Kathleen Therese Mitmoen (nee George), age 92, of Barrington, IL was called home on Monday October 18, 2021.

Katie was born in Chicago, IL on January 25, 1929.  She loved God and her family.  She was gifted in the arts and enjoyed painting.  Katie often was inventing some new gadget or watching a movie while having a...

Oct 18, 2021

John M. Pateros, 94 of Barrington and formerly of Chicago, was born on September 22, 1927 and passed away on October 18, 2021. John was the devoted husband of Emily (nee Rezetko) for 70 years; beloved father of David (Ann), Susan, Martin (Gail), Diane, Christine, and Andrea (Brad); loving grandfather of Nicholas (Heather), Benjamin (Katie), Jillian, Leah, Scott (Sarah),...

Oct 17, 2021

Margaret Patricia “Pat” Staudt  (nee Moore) , 95, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was happily married to Benedict A. Staudt for 54 years before his passing in 1999. Her family was her life.

Pat is survived by her son Ronald Staudt (Tina O’Connor) of Lake Bluff, Illinois, and her daughters...

Oct 17, 2021

Laura A. Mortimer, 67, of Crystal Lake, was born October 3, 1954 in Woodstock, IL to Melvin and Ruth (nee Seeboth) Erckfritz. She passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021.

Laura retired as medical transcription clerk in 1996, after a battle with ovarian cancer. Laura greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her nieces...

Oct 16, 2021

Evelyn Horgan, 94, of Crystal Lake, was born on March 21, 1927, in Chicago, IL to Alf and Christine Hanetho. On Saturday, October 16th, Evelyn went to be with Jesus. She lived a great life and walked with the Lord for many years. She was involved with South Park Church when her family lived in Skokie and Park Ridge....

Oct 16, 2021

Harry “Bud” Brinkman, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 16, 2021.

Harry was born in Chicago, IL on August 14, 1931. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served his country honorably during the Korean War. Harry was a long-time member of St. Anne’s Catholic Community in Barrington, IL and had tremendous musical talent, playing...

Oct 16, 2021

Nicholas (Nick) Sarillo born on November 5, 1941 passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Dear husband to Debra Dawson, Nick was a loving father to Nicholas (Celena), Domenica, Anthony, and step-father to Jolene (Mike); brother to Joseph (Ursula), Frank (Laurie), Michael (Marcy), and Rocco (Carol); proud Papa to Gina (David), Dominic, Michelle...

Oct 15, 2021

Richard C. Janka, age 94, of Lake Villa, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on

October 15, 2021 in Barrington, Illinois. Dick was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 28, 1926  to

the late Charles and Margaret Janka.

He graduated from Hammond High School in 1945 and served...

Oct 14, 2021

Mary Ann Cacioppo (nee Hemmrich), age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Luke Cacioppo; loving children, Michelle (Jacob) Weber and Daniel (Traci) Cacioppo; cherished grandchildren, Mia Cacioppo, Claire Weber, and Ava Cacioppo; sisters, Lila Suhr and Barbara (Terry) Polowy; as well as many nieces and...

Oct 12, 2021

Fau Sang Ko, 79, of Inverness, passed away on October 12, 2021 with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

He was born in Qingdao, China on April 24, 1942. He was the oldest of the seven siblings. Born to an esteemed family taught him the value of honor, hardworking, and loyalty to his family.  After...

Oct 12, 2021

Geraldine C. Piechowski (nee Kot), age 85, of Arlington Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Geraldine was born in Chicago, IL on June 5, 1936 to Albert and Frances Kot. She served on the choir and banner committee at St. Zachary’s Church. In addition to many...

Oct 11, 2021

Virginia Hardy (nee Simmons), age 86, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on Monday October 11, 2021.

Ginny was born in Chicago, IL on November 21, 1934. She was an avid traveler and nature enthusiast and was devoted to her two basset hounds, Sherlock and Penny. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Oct 11, 2021

Dr. Raymond Laurence Farrell, MD., age 80 of S. Barrington, IL. and Ludington MI. passed away on Monday October 11th, 2021. Raymond was born on December 22, 1940 in Oak Park IL.

He was the second son of Margaret and Edward Farrell.  Raymond married Judith M. Silander on December 3rd, 1966 in Chicago at St. Helena parish....