Antoinette "Toni" Iwanski

Antoinette "Toni" Iwanski

Mar 13, 2025

Hard as diamond, with a heart of gold.

Player in a prairie that became a Chicago city block. Alleged instigator of assorted childhood hijinks. Early morning hoops shooter. Matter of fact glass ceiling breaker.

First art teacher. Schoolyard batting practice pitcher. Seamstress supreme. Wielder of axes, hacksaws, and paint rollers. Never began a household project- no matter how complex- that wasn't finished...

Ann Anderson

Ann Anderson

Mar 10, 2025

Orvetta Ann Barnes Anderson, 83, passed away on March 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on September 30, 1941, in Cleveland, OH to Wayland and Betty Barnes and grew up in Peoria, IL. She was a proud graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, where she began her career as a Registered Nurse; perfectly matching her deep compassion...

William "Bill" E. Stripp Sr.

William "Bill" E. Stripp Sr.

Mar 9, 2025

William 'Bill' Stripp, 81, of Crystal Lake died on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Bill was born on April 12, 1943 in Elmhurst, IL. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and served in the United States Army stationed in Germany. Following his service, he spent his career in Information Technology management.

Bill is survived by his wife...

Brenda Lee Baldocchi

Brenda Lee Baldocchi

Mar 8, 2025

Brenda Lee Baldocchi, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 74. Brenda was born on October 30, 1950, in Chicago to Clyde and Violet Infinger.

Brenda's journey of love began early in life when she met her high school sweetheart, Jerry, at Maine East High School. She was just 14, and he was 15, when...

Richard "Rick" Lloyd Dunn

Richard "Rick" Lloyd Dunn

Mar 7, 2025

Born July 18, 1943 in Pittsburgh PA, Rick grew up in Berea, Ohio and Oakmont, PA. He passed away March 7, 2025 in McHenry, IL. As a youth, Rick enjoyed building things with this brothers, played Coronet in the band, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel PA. From there he...

Mulkh Raj

Mulkh Raj

Mar 4, 2025

Mulkh Raj, 71, of Hickory Hills, passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1953 in India.

Prayers and Cremation services for Mulkh will be held on Monday, March 10, from 11 AM until 1 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S, Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich IL. 

Helen Brauch

Helen Brauch

Mar 4, 2025

 Helen Brauch (nee Scott), age 91, of Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Helen was born in Trinidad and Tobago on August 12, 1933. An avid book reader and storyteller from a young age, her biggest adventure began on a trip to the U.S. in 1954 to visit her brother where she met the...

Patrick Ryan Dwire

Patrick Ryan Dwire

Mar 3, 2025

Patrick Ryan Dwire, 44, of Oakwood Hills, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born in Woodstock on October 6, 1980 to Jim and Sandee (Schweizer) Dwire.

A 1999 graduate of Cary-Grove High School, Patrick went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College. He married Kristen Brummitt on June 19, 2005. 

He was happiest spending time with his...

Nancy L. Smith

Nancy L. Smith

Mar 3, 2025

Nancy L. Smith, 88, of McHenry passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Hot Springs Village, AR. She was born on May 10, 1936, in South Bend, IN. She moved to Cary, IL with her children in 1968 and resided there for 48 years before moving to McHenry. She and her husband of 67 years, Don, spent 20 years...

Craig "Podo" A. Podolski

Craig "Podo" A. Podolski

Mar 2, 2025

Craig Arthur Podolski, 45, affectionately known as Mr. Podo by his students, passed away from a cardiac event in the early morning hours of March 2, 2025 at Advocate Good Shepard Hospital in Barrington, IL.

Craig was born in Royal Oak, MI on November 16, 1979, the third child of 4 siblings. After moving to Illinois in elementary school, he went...

Eric J. Mullally

Eric J. Mullally

Mar 1, 2025

Eric J Mullally, 32 of Barrington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1 at his home. He was born September 4, 1992 in Arlington Heights. He was the beloved son of Peter and Amy Mullally; and cherished brother of Brian (Caitlin Capone) Mullally. 

Eric served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman, stationed in CA and Okinawa. He was an EMT...

Rohit Mandava

Rohit Mandava

Mar 1, 2025

Rohit Mandava, 24, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025. He was born on February 14, 2001 in Hoffman Estates, IL to Vijay and Anuradha Mandava.

For those of us who know Rohit, he only operated at two speeds – 0 or 100 and there was never anything in between. He lived that ethos of “Work Hard, Play Harder” throughout his...

Arthur H. Cameron

Arthur H. Cameron

Mar 1, 2025

Arthur Henry Cameron, Jr., 92, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 1, 2025.

Arthur was born on August 17, 1932, at his home in Chicago to Arthur and Myrtle (Bleimehl) Cameron. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for eight years, including time in the Korean War. During his service, he worked as a demolition specialist and was...

Philippe E. Voisin

Philippe E. Voisin

Feb 27, 2025

Philippe E. Voisin of Barrington, Illinois died unexpectedly from a stroke on February 27, 2025 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He was 46 years old.

Philippe was born in Montclair, New Jersey on November 3, 1978, the son of Marinette Voisin and Gilbert Voisin. He was raised in Barrington, Illinois and was a graduate of Barrington High School.

Philippe...

Richard E. Stech

Richard E. Stech

Feb 26, 2025

Richard E. Stech, 96, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025. Born on December 26, 1928, in Berwyn, Illinois, he was the youngest of five sons to Joseph and Wilamina (Zelenka) Stech, with a sister following him.

A proud Army veteran, Richard served his country with honor and sustained injuries during his service. Upon his discharge, he married...

Helen Marie Hillstrom - Comiskey

Helen Marie Hillstrom - Comiskey

Feb 26, 2025

Helen Marie (Dougherty) Hillstrom-Comiskey of Huntley, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in her home on February 26, 2025. 

Helen was born on February 22, 1932 in Oak Park, IL to Joseph and Marie (Kind) Dougherty. She grew up in Oglesby, IL and graduated from LaSalle Peru Township High School in 1949, then from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in...

Gary H. Reitz

Gary H. Reitz

Feb 26, 2025

Gary Howard Reitz, 84, of Algonquin, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Gary was born in Chicago on April 29, 1940, to Henry and Dorothy (Kozma) Reitz. He met Dottie Wind while working at a bank in Lincolnshire. They married on June 2, 1994. From that moment on, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot...

Shunai Cui

Shunai Cui

Feb 26, 2025

Shunai is our beloved mother who always put others before herself in her whole life. She is loved forever by her two children, Feng Zhang and Melanie Stumpf; and her two grandchildren, Qiwen Zhang and Qijing Zhang.

In my mother Shunai’s previous 68 years of life in China, she had dedicated her family and raised two children with her love, generosity...

Jane Currie Taylor

Jane Currie Taylor

Feb 25, 2025

Jane Currie Taylor, 94, of Huntley, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Jane was born in Bryn Mawr, PA on March 14, 1930, to Thomas and Grace (Humphreys) Currie. Jane was a graduate of Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. She was active in Infant Welfare, The Michael Joseph Foundation, Garden Club, and served on the Altar Guild @ St. Mark...

Robert E. Syversen, Jr.

Robert E. Syversen, Jr.

Feb 24, 2025

Robert “Bob” E. Syversen, Jr., 72, of Huntley, IL, passed away on February 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 5, 1952, in Evanston, IL, Bob spent his early years in Chicago before moving to Crystal Lake as a teenager. He graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1970 and remained a lifelong resident...

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