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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Gerald L. Hinderlider
Feb 24, 2025
Gerald L. Hinderlider, 88, of Woodstock, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
He was born on November 18, 1936, in Chicago to Roy and Gertrude (Fischer) Hinderlider. Gerald attended Lane Tech High School, McHenry County Community College, and DePaul University.
Gerald served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 and...
Steven P. Burgess
Feb 23, 2025
Steven Paul Burgess passed away at his home February 23, 2025. He was born November 4, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Marjorie Burgess.
Steve attended St. Patrick High School (class of 1970) and graduated from Bradley University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He worked as a State Farm Insurance Agent for 44 years in Chicago,...
Sue Kosobud
Feb 23, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sue Kosobud on February 23, 2025, at the age of 81. She lived a full and vibrant life, deeply devoted to her family, friends, and the many groups and activities that brought her joy.
Born in Galesburg, IL, in 1944, to Marion and John Richard “Dick” Doyle, Sue graduated from Knox College, where...
Jeanette G. White
Feb 22, 2025
Jeanette Gilchrist White “Teddy” passed this mortal world peacefully with the dignity and respect that was due her on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
She was born in Peoria, Illinois into the loving family of Theodore and Katharine (Wurst) Gilchrist, her parents, on May 6, 1931. Her parents and older sisters, Julia and Angela, all preceded her in death. As the baby...
Milena A. McConchie
Feb 21, 2025
Milena McConchie, wife of retired Illinois State Senator Dan McConchie, passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 51. Milena grew up in the seaside town of Varna in the country of Bulgaria just north of Greece. Even though her homeland was controlled by Communists, Milena was a lover of freedom and wanted to see the world. At...
Ronald G. Passfield
Feb 21, 2025
Ronald George Passfield, of Oakwood Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 89.
He was born May 8, 1935 in Wauconda, the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (nee Dowell) Passfield.
Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy who enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, sports, and enjoying time with his family and friends.
Ron is...
Katherine Marie Brandt
Feb 20, 2025
Katherine Marie Brandt (née Norton), 85, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Born on June 24, 1939, in Somerville, MA, Katherine was the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Barry) Norton. She had a lifelong love for music, beginning her singing journey at just five years old. As a young teen, she sang under the direction of Leonard...
David Lee Rodgers
Feb 19, 2025
David Lee Rodgers of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at age 79 on February 19, 2025. While residing in memory care for the last two years, David was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
David was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who touched many lives. Born June 8, 1945, to Wayne and Rose Rodgers of Franklin Park, IL. David...
Maxwell Patrick Nelson
Feb 19, 2025
Maxwell Patrick Nelson passed away at his home February 19, 2025. He was born September 28, 2010 in Barrington to Adam and Shirley Nelson.
Max is survived by his mother, Shirley; sister, Lily; grandparents, Myrna Nelson, and Ron (Sue) Nelson; aunts, Carolyn (John) Wagner and Laura (Matt) Burton; uncle, Ralph Bonk; cousins Ted (Becky), Laura and Julianne Wagner; Zev, Tova, and...