Oct 11, 2021

John J. Zielnicki worked hard all his life, and for all the right reasons; to make life better for his wife, his family, and his community. His big heart and earnest appreciation of life created a foundation that continues to support the family he dearly loved. He was honest, straight forward and his handshake meant something.

John...

Oct 10, 2021

John Antonucci was born on September 11,1942 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on October 10, 2021 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was the beloved husband to Holly (nee Wreath) for 56 year and father to two daughters, Jill White and Louise Maki. He had 8 wonderful grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He has 2 surviving sisters, Jane and Susan and...

Oct 10, 2021

Ralph A. Reporto of Huntley passed away peacefully at his home October 10, 2021.  He was born December 10, 1959 in Chicago to Alfred and Violet Reporto.

Ralph was a graduate of Western Illinois University and was employed at an Insurance Technology company as Vice President of Sales.  He spent many days playing softball along with his...

Oct 9, 2021

Mary Therese Pollasky, 68, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at her home on October 9, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to Kenneth and Joan Mathewson.

A woman of devout faith, deep love for her family and a knack for intellect— Mary is someone who left the world a more...

Oct 7, 2021

John W. Glanman passed away on October 7, 2021 in St. Cloud, MN.  Born on July 12, 1942 in Hazel Green, IL to Thomas and Myrtle Glanman, John was the youngest of 5 children.

After graduating from Galena High School in 1960, John moved to Chicago where he met his wife, Cora Campbell.  They were married on...

Oct 7, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Beeman, 79 of Inverness, passed away peacefully October 7, 2021 in Barrington.  She was born July 20, 1942 in Chicago to James and Kathleen Coleman.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry; children, Lynn Malec, Carol (Jeffrey) Lowecki, Amy Beeman, and Matthew (Julie) Beeman; grandchildren, Emma, Halli, Jon, Ava, Cormac, Adelyn, Miles,...

Oct 6, 2021

Marlene K. Lohrmann, 87 of Crystal Lake, IL  passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from Covid.

Beloved wife of the late John Lohrmann and loving Mother of Sherry Lohrmann and John (Julie) Lohrmann. She attended Maryville Academy in Des Plaines and graduated 1951. She was an avid reader, lifelong organic gardener who loved sharing the fruits...

Oct 5, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Clark, 74, of Hoffman Estates, was born on March 1, 1947 and passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2021. Jerry was the loving husband of Janice (nee Saraniec) for 18 years; beloved father of Mark (Stephanie) Clark, Danielle (Troy) Gambrill, Dana (Brett) Turskey; dear step-father of Jennifer (Joshua Rauch) Lillie and Paul (Lauren) Lillie; cherished grandfather of...

Oct 4, 2021

Kathleen J. Tonkovic, 61, of Barrington, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021.  She was born June 10, 1960 in Chicago to Ralph and Patricia Bosecke.

Kathie was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandma. But beyond that she was a world traveler, life-lesson giver, grandson snuggler, classroom helper, and all around world’s best mom. She loved...

Oct 4, 2021

To attend Marie's mass via livestream today, October 8th, at 10am please click this link https://youtu.be/ZeJoJW8pkuM .

Marie Margaret Chmiel, 56, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed peacefully at home on October 4, 2021, with her family by her side, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer.  She was born in Livonia, Michigan, on June...

Oct 2, 2021

James “Jim” Vincent Barango, age 74, originally from Crystal Lake, born on June 2, 1947 in Chicago to Florance and the late Vincent Barango passed away peacefully in Las Vegas, on October 2, 2021.

Moving to Crystal Lake at age 10, he was raised in Crystal Lake.

Graduating from Crystal Lake High School in 1965,...

Oct 2, 2021

David A. Hill, 73, of Woodstock, IL, passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born in Okmulgee, OK, on March 24, 1948 to Ruby (neé Dozier) and Roy (Bud) Hill, Jr.

At the age of 4, his family moved from Oklahoma to Freeport, Texas. After a number of moves within the south Texas area, Dave graduated...

Oct 2, 2021

Ubaldo Ortega Sierra, 75, of Woodstock passed away on October 2, 2021.   He was born and raised in Toluca, Mexico; the son of Felix Ortega and Hermila Sierra.

As a teen, he loved traveling while working in construction where he stared his own company. He married Juanita and raised a family. They moved to Woodstock in 2000....

Oct 2, 2021

Bridget “Bridie” Rabyk, 96 ½ , of Hoffman Estates, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on October 2, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1925 in Scotland and was one of the 11 children of Cornelius and Jane Mealey.

Bridie proudly served in the British Navy as a Red Cross nurse during World...

Oct 2, 2021

Sally S. Deniston, 78, of North Barrington passed away peacefully at home with her devoted husband by her side on October 2, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Stella (nee Bingham) Swigart.

Sally was a member of the Daughters of the British Empire, Questers Club, Country Home and Garden...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles Robert “Bob” Williamson, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born in Kansas City, MO on January 6, 1934 to David and Lucy (Morris Kennedy) Williamson.

His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family, particularly his 5 grandchildren. He also enjoyed going to University of Illinois football games to...

Oct 1, 2021

The world lost a beloved friend and mother, Joyce (Slamka) Svejcar Watkins, who passed away at her home on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the age of 94.   Joyce was born in Milwaukee on June 2, 1927 to Joseph and Anna Slamka.  She had three brothers and was the apple of her parents’ eye.

She lived through...

Sep 30, 2021

William (Bill) Kaczynski passed away on September 30th, 2021 at Northwest Medicine McHenry after a brave battle with bladder cancer.  He was born on May 23, 1938. Bill lived in the Chicago area his entire life. He worked with his family at the Kaczynski & Sons Polish Sausage store in Chicago, and later spent 30 years as a highway...

Sep 29, 2021

Olga Pauley (nee Dudak), age 94, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2021.

She is survived by her loving sons, Timothy J. and Nancy Pauley, Gary E. Pauley and Loretta Chaippe-Pauley, and Doug (Paulette) Pauley; cherished grandchildren, Timothy J. Pauley Jr., Ryan (Kari) Pauley, LeighAnn and Danny Neely, Laura (Paul) Pelewski, Erika (Alex) Mendez, and Rachel Pauley;...

Sep 29, 2021

Aina Lemanis, 76, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

She was born December 4, 1944 in Germany, the daughter of the late Peter and Lidija Garancis who had to flee to Germany from Latvia as refugees to avoid the Soviet occupation. Aina and her family lived in displaced person camps until she...