Aug 7, 2021

David John Myers, 62, lifelong member of Barrington, IL was born on March 4, 1959 to Byron and Jean Myers and passed away on August 7, 2021. David was the beloved father of Christopher Arthur (Jessica) Kelsey and step-daughter, Nicole Anders; cherished grandfather of Layne Adrianne and Ashton Arthur Kelsey; dear brother of Byron Myers, Margaret Myers and Karen...

Aug 6, 2021

Betty R. Womack Anderson, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021.  She was born in Freeport, IL to David Wales and Marian (nee Shilling) Gossard.

Betty grew up in Lanark, IL and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Northern Illinois University.  She was a teacher at Briargate Elementary School in...

Aug 5, 2021

Thaddeus P. (Ted) Ozga, age 94, of Galena, Illinois, went home to the Lord on August 5, 2021 following a brief illness.

The fifth child of Thomas and Catherine Ozga, Ted was born and raised in Chicago. He studied at Foreman High School before being drafted into the military.  Ted served in the army infantry and was...

Aug 5, 2021

Charles William “Bill” Kottka, 72, of Crystal Lake passed away on August 5, 2021.  He was born in Leesburg, VA on September 24, 1948, to Robert and Edna (Glascock) Kottka.

While a student at Purdue University, Bill married Gay Weese.  They just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on June 8th.  After a few transfers for his work,...

Aug 4, 2021

Catherine C. “Betty” Schmidt, 87, of Barrington, passed away August 4, 2021 after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 2, 1934, in Chicago to Osa Leonard and Dorothy “McComas” Clark.

Catherine Elizabeth Clark married John Thomas Schmidt on April 19, 1959 at First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge. Betty and Tom were...

Aug 4, 2021

Donald J. Lewis, 68, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  He was born in Chicago on January 13, 1953, to Donald E. and Evelyn (nee Darling) Lewis.

He was a graduate and proud member of “The Wild Bunch” of Prospect High School class of 1971. Don went on to graduate...

Aug 3, 2021

Kevin S. Grodzki, beloved husband, son, brother, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Barrington, IL on August 3 rd , 2021 at the age of 66. Kevin was born in New Brunswick, NJ on May 29, 1955 to parents Louise (nee Ziemba) and Stephen Grodzki. He is survived by his mother, sister Mary Lou, wife Marcella...

Aug 3, 2021

Laszlo “Les” Bencze, Jr. passed away August 3, 2021 in McHenry.  He was born February 13, 1957 in Trenton, NJ to Laszlo and Julie Bencze.

Les is survived by his wife of 37 years, Tina; children, Ashley (Mike) Obermeier, Kelsey Bencze, and Adam Bencze; grandchildren, Kinley, Brooks, and Grayson Obermeier; father, Laszlo Bencze, Sr; and brother, Mike...

Aug 3, 2021

Ronnie Eric Howell, 73, of Gurnee, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on August 3, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1947 in Granite Falls, NC to the late Oscar Vance and Ruth (nee Coffey) Howell.

Ron was a loving husband, father, papa, brother and friend to all. Always humble,...

Aug 1, 2021

Jerry DeVere Guest was born July 27, 1944 in Galveston, TX to Wayne and Sophie Guest.  He passed away at his home August 1, 2021.

Jerry always loved being outdoors and participating in any outdoor activity. For a very long time, his passion was taking his boat out with his friends and fishing on Lake Michigan. Most...

Aug 1, 2021

Jerry Allen Cristy, of Crystal Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the age of 86.

He was born November 30, 1934 in Woodstock, the son of the late Kenneth Earl and Clara Marie (nee Nelson) Cristy.

Jerry graduated from McHenry High School in 1952 and served in the U.S....

Jul 31, 2021

Alvin F. Kuper, of Inverness, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the age of 81.

He was born August 2, 1939 in Humboldt, Nebraska, the son of the late Alvin and Alma (nee Kuhlman) Kuper.

Alvin was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a...

Jul 29, 2021

Eugene A. Mizerka, 73, a 45-year resident of Kildeer, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. He was born on November 26, 1947 in Evergreen Park, IL to Eugene D. and Janet Mizerka.

Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was an electrical contractor for many years with Ray Electric in Chicago. He...

Jul 28, 2021

Raymond S. Jezierski was born September 7, 1962 in Oak Park, IL to Leonard and Virginia Jezierski.  He passed away unexpectedly July 28, 2021 in Holiday Hills, IL.

Ray was an electrical engineer. He was a musician; a member of St. Anne Catholic Church where he played guitar; a boating enthusiast; and a private pilot.

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Jul 28, 2021

James G. M’Lady, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 6:35 p.m.

He was born September 17, 1946 and raised in Cicero, IL. Leaving Cicero for training camp at Camp Pendleton in San Diego then heading out to Vietnam. Football was an important staple in Jim’s life...

Jul 28, 2021

Joan B. Amedeo, long-time resident of Deerfield, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born on March 16, 1931 in Chicago to the late Thomas and Marie Collins.

She was united in marriage on June 9, 1951 in Chicago to Joe Amedeo; this happy union blessed them with 1 daughter...

Jul 27, 2021

Dr. Sol B. Daya, 85 of Crystal Lake, IL, was born on April 6, 1936 in San Pablo City, Laguna Province, Philippines, to the late Dr. Francisco and Paciana Daya, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 27, 2021. Sol is survived by his wife, Helen, of 47 years; his children, Hazel (Cory) Welch, and Chris...

Jul 26, 2021

Rosemary Erpito, 92, passed away on July 26th, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Anthony Erpito; loving mother to Deborah and Lisa; cherished Grandmother to Kevin, Sara (Gary), Jessica and Anthony (AJ); and Nana to great grandson Parker.

Rosemary loved fiercely. If you were lucky enough to be in that circle, you were...

Jul 26, 2021

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 29, from 4pm to 9pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Crystal Lake, IL. On Saturday, July 31, visitation will be held at 9am at church with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Woodstock,...

Jul 25, 2021

On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Karen Latham Roberts passed away at age 74. Karen was born to Cynthia and John Latham in Philadelphia on October 23, 1946. Karen graduated from Temple University with a degree in communications, being the first one in her family to attain an undergraduate degree.

Karen developed her career as an insurance underwriter,...