Thomas C. Krepel

Thomas C. Krepel

Feb 3, 2025

Thomas C. Krepel, 77, of Huntley, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away on his 77th birthday, February 3, 2025. Born in Elgin on February 3, 1948, to George Henry and Julitta Anna (Bolanos) Krepel, Tom lived a life filled with love, laughter, and quiet strength.

Tom was a proud Marine Corps veteran, a man of few words, but a heart full...

Sue Hittle Emmerick

Sue Hittle Emmerick

Feb 2, 2025

Sue Hittle Emmerick, 89, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. She was born on August 7, 1935 in Hammond, IN to the late George and Vera Hittle.

Full obituary is pending.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 9 AM until the Memorial Mass at 10:30 AM, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 Ela...

Irene Lois Horvath

Irene Lois Horvath

Feb 2, 2025

Irene L. Horvath (née Prouty), 95, of McHenry, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

 She was born on July 2, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Leo C. and Irene A. (Pollow) Prouty. Irene had been a resident of McHenry since 1975, previously living in Elk Grove and Chicago.

 She was married to her beloved husband, John M. Horvath,...

John C. Merriman

John C. Merriman

Feb 1, 2025

John C. Merriman, 92, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late Cecil and Vivian Merriman.

Full obituary is pending.

Services will be held privately.

Robert "Bob" DePalma

Robert "Bob" DePalma

Jan 31, 2025

Robert “Bob” DePalma, 59, of Cary, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 31, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with kidney disease.

 Bob was born on August 4, 1965, to Arthur J. and Phyllis J. (Urbanski) DePalma.

Bob grew up in North Riverside, where his childhood was filled with little league games, block parties on 7th Avenue, bike...

Eugene A. Boyle

Eugene A. Boyle

Jan 28, 2025

Eugene “Gene” A. Boyle, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 28, 2025.

Gene is survived by his loving children, Geno (Kathryn) Boyle, Lynn (Jay) Nimrod, and Kevin (Laura) Boyle; grandchildren, Laura (Mike DeGrace), Alex (Tash), Owen, Quinn, Katie, Maggie, and Nora Boyle, and Joe and Jack Nimrod; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Aiden Boyle, and Hunter DeGrace; and loving brother, Tim...

Zora Golumbovski

Zora Golumbovski

Jan 28, 2025

Zora Mrksic Golumbovski, age 85, passed away after a long and fulfilling life on January 28, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1939, to the late Simo and Ljubica Mrksic (of Serbian descent) and was one of five children who grew up in Dvor na Uni in central Croatia, which was part of the former Yugoslavia.

Zora immigrated to the...

Roger Lulla

Roger Lulla

Jan 28, 2025

Roger Lulla, 82, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025.

Full obituary and services are pending.

Helmtraut "Helen" Edith Wambach

Helmtraut "Helen" Edith Wambach

Jan 27, 2025

Helmtraut "Helen" Edith (nee Kupski) Wambach, age 81, died on Jan. 27, 2025, in Barrington, IL.

Helen was born April 30, 1943, in Kutno, Poland. She attended Amundsen High School and Amundsen Junior College in Chicago. She dedicated many years to raising her children before working in Gourmet Foods at Marshall Field's and then Macy's. Helen was thoughtful, kind and generous,...

Andrew "Andy" Jacobson

Andrew "Andy" Jacobson

Jan 27, 2025

Andrew “Andy” Jacobson, age 49, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1975, in Rockford, IL to Susan and Richard Jacobson.

A dedicated truck driver for many years, Andy had an immense passion for his work and a deep love for the vehicles he drove. Whether it was washing them or diving...

Linda Gerk

Linda Gerk

Jan 26, 2025

Linda Gerk, 80, of Crystal Lake, was born on February 18, 1944 to the late Kenneth and the late Doris Cook, and passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025.

Linda was the loving mother of Debbie (Richard) Monfeli, Julie Scott and Brian Gerk; grandmother of Anthony (Kristin), Lauren, Michael (Veronica) and Joseph Monfeli, Kevin Scott, Kelly (Kevin) Popek and Dana Scott,...

Jean Marie Sanford

Jean Marie Sanford

Jan 25, 2025

Jean Marie Sanford, of Deer Park, passed away with her loving family at her side on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 92.

She was born June 3, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Robert and Nora (nee Dever) Kyd.

Jean was a trend setting woman whom inspired all that knew and loved her. With her loving husband...

Suzanne Gibson

Suzanne Gibson

Jan 23, 2025

Suzanne Gibson, age 79, was born November 23, 1945, in Paxton, IL, she passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.

Suzanne was a graduate of Valparaiso University (BA), the University of Illinois, Jane Addams Graduate School of Social Work (MSW) and Greenwich University, PhD. Professionally she was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She was a member of the Academy of Certified...

Summer Elizabeth Gene LeFever

Summer Elizabeth Gene LeFever

Jan 22, 2025

Summer Elizabeth Gene LeFever, 19, passed away on January 22, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas. Born on September 5, 2005, Summer was known for her fearless, outgoing personality and her innate ability to make and nurture friendships wherever she went. Smart and caring, she had a profound impact on those around her.

Summer was a student at Woodstock High School and...

Vicki Solare

Vicki Solare

Jan 22, 2025

Victoria Ann Solare, of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the age of 72. 

She was born March 20, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Vito and Rosemary (nee Iacobellis) Faruzzi.

Vicki was a loving wife,mother,sister and friend. She and Joe were together for 53 years. They built a wonderful life together. They enjoyed going for long drives,...

Marsha Evenson

Marsha Evenson

Jan 21, 2025

Our dear Marsha Ann Evenson (Hadden), of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 67, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Mark; her daughters, Beth Saip (Matt) and Jill Flesch (John); and her son, Don Evenson (Emily). She was the cherished grandmother of Ella, Kiley, Jake, Connor, Luke, Emily,...

Madison Marie Dicken

Madison Marie Dicken

Jan 19, 2025

Madison Marie Dicken passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Elgin surrounded by love in the presence of her parents and brother. Madison “Maddie” was born on November 7, 1998, in Park Ridge, and lived a life of abounding strength, courage, and resilience despite the medical challenges that she faced. Maddie was a sweet, beautiful soul who loved her...

Kulbir Singh

Kulbir Singh

Jan 19, 2025

Kulbir Singh, 87, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025.

A cremation service will be held in his honor on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL.

This will be followed by Kirtan, Antim Ardaas, and Guru Ka Langar from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Palatine Gurdwara Sahib: 1280...

Anita Ericka Hinkle

Anita Ericka Hinkle

Jan 18, 2025

Anita Ericka Hinkle (née Dufern) passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on August 15, 1925, in Schmölln, Germany. In 1929, her family immigrated to America, where she spent her life in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Anita married Fred Hinkle in 1947, and together they raised four children: Raymond Hinkle (Susan), Ralph Hinkle...

Lucy Vorick

Lucy Vorick

Jan 17, 2025

Lucy Vorick, 92, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025. She was born in Chicago on December 14, 1932, to her Italian immigrant parents, Angelo and Anna (Amabile) Racine.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Sidor of Streamwood, IL, and Judy Altman of Crystal Lake, IL; stepchildren, Robert (Cheryll) Vorick of Cary, Catherine Vorick of Chapel Hill, NC, and...

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