Sean Michael Rentauskas

Sean's sense of humor, his goofy smile, and his ability to lift the mood of any room became defining parts of who he was.

Longtime Teacher, Former State Representative Rosemary Kurtz Dies at 95

Rosemary Kurtz devoted her life to education, public service, and protecting the Crystal Lake community

Man Found Fatally Shot With Wife Had Celebrated Birthday 1 Day Before: Obituary

Brandon Dumovich is being remembered for his "boundless energy" and "infectious smile." He was found dead in a car in Harvard on Oct. 6.

Crystal Lake South Grad Found Fatally Shot Remembered For 'Quick Wit, Exuberant Spirit'

Rachel Dumovich was found fatally shot in a car in Harvard on Oct. 6.

Bob Blazier, District 47 & Crystal Lake Chamber Leader, Dies At Age 98

A visitation and funeral for Blazier will be held next weekend.

Barrington Neighbors Shed Light On Fatal Shooting Of Well-Known Doctor

Olga Duchon, 42, of Vernon Hills, died after being shot in a Barrington townhome, hours after speaking at a medical association meeting.

Simon, The Beloved Chicago Area Rescue Turkey, Has Died

The amputation surgery removed his leg after a battle with a bacterial infection that refused to clear.

Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Burning Truck

The man has been identified as Ravinder Saini, 20, of Prairie Grove.

Robert Elliot "Bob" Frank, age 52

Service Thursday 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd (One block north of Lake Cook Rd) Buffalo Grove. Interment Randhill

Local Olympian Killed In Crash Remembered For Resilience, Kind Heart

"Patrick's resilience and commitment were an embodiment of his indomitable spirit."

Olympian From Norge Ski Club Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Patrick Gascienica, 25, competed in the winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. He was killed Monday in the collision in Bull Valley.

Coroner Clarifies Rumors Regarding Local Middle School Teacher's Death

On Thursday, McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein said Heather Frederick, 48, did not die in a car crash.

McHenry Co. Funeral Home Seeks Liquor License

As celebration of life memorials, where food and alcohol are served, become more popular, some funeral homes are seeking liquor licenses.

Missing McHenry Man Who Was Found In Chicago Has Died

The McHenry man died in the hospital last week.

Funeral Services Held For Family Of Six Killed In Crash On I-90

Funeral services were held Monday for a mother, father and four children who died on their way to a vacation.

Visitation Held For Family Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-90

The Dobosz family was among eight people killed in the July 31 collision on Interstate 90 in McHenry County.

$21K Raised For Family Of Man, 27, Killed In Crash

Tyler King was adored by his colleagues at Condell Medical Center and had hopes of becoming a nurse.

Former McHenry County Board Member Dies Of Cancer: Obituary

A visitation for Marie M. Chmiel​, who died after a 2.5-year battle with cancer, is set for Thursday. Her funeral will be on Friday.

Obituary: Michael L. Bolos Jr.

A longtime Shorewood resident passes away at 73.

Remembering Those We Lost To COVID In McHenry Co.

It's nearly been one year since COVID-19 changed our lives. Help us share the stories of those who've lost their battle with this virus.

Island Lake Girl Remembered As 'Charismatic, Sweet'

Adrianna Anderson, 9, died last week after her father killed her and then himself, police said.

Mom Who Lost 3 Kids In Tragic Deaths Dies From COVID-19

Angeline Pindel was 95 years old. A member of Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, she is remembered for her patience and strong faith.

Obituary: Sophie A. Kluever

She was very sweet, quick-witted, funny, and always had a smile for everyone at any time.

Thousands Say Goodbye to AJ at Public Visitation

A public visitation was held Friday for AJ Freund and the Crystal Lake community stopped out to mourn the death of the 5-year-old boy.

Public Visitation For AJ is Friday: What You Need to Know

The visitation at Davenport Funeral Home is open to the public. Traffic delays are expected throughout the area of the funeral home.

Funds Raised for Funeral of Boy Who Died In Paddle Boat Incident

The 9-year-old's family planned to celebrate his 10th birthday Saturday — the same day his body was recovered.

Obituary: Dawn M. Martin

She loved spending time with her family, was always the life of the party, and was a person that made immediate friendships.

Advocate For Drug Addicts in Recovery Dies

MIchael Young was the president of Not One More -- Illinois and helped to organize events at The Other Side in Crystal Lake.

Wife of Fallen Deputy: 'We Loved Each Other Fiercely'

Becki Keltner, 33, shares her memories of her husband, McHenry County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jacob Keltner.

Obit: Local Business Owner, Adventurer Dies In Snowmobile Crash

Brandon Shields, 32, of Harvard will be remembered during a funeral service this weekend.

Funeral Services Saturday For Woodstock Crash Victims

Funeral services have been set for two of the men. A GoFundMe page has been set up to pay for the funeral of a third man killed in the crash

Obituary: Salomon C. Reyes

Sal was known for his ability to talk to anyone about anything. He was a great story teller and had an unfiltered sense of humor.

Drowning Victim Was 'Kind, Gentle' and Loved To Fish: Obituary

Funeral services and a memorial visitation has been set for Nicholas Bishop who drowned at Independence Grove Forest Preserve last weekend.

Former Crystal Lake City Manager Joe Misurelli Dies At 65

He served as city manager from 1979 until retiring in 2002.

First Woman to Head Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Dies at Age 90

A memorial service for Arlene Kerns will be held on Thursday.

Chicago Native Who Wrote Oscar Mayer Wiener Jingle Dies at 87

"Mad Men's" Don Draper might have taught the world to sing in perfect harmony, but Richard Trentlage made people wish to be a hot dog.

Coroner: Blood Clot to Lungs Killed McHenry County Deputy

Deputy Dwight Maness died during a rehabilitation session Monday. He was 47.

Thousands Attend Service for Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz

The father of four, remembered as a "hero" by family and friends, was killed in the line of duty last week.

'Joe was My Best Friend, My Hero ... the Love of My Life,' says Widow of Slain Officer

VIDEO: A son, a brother, a father, a husband, a mentor and a friend, Fox Lake gathers to mourn Charles Joseph Gliniewicz.

Crystal Lake South Grad Dies Following Hit-and-Run Crash

Ben Allison, 20, is 2012 graduate of Crystal Lake South. He was critically injured over the weekend in a hit-and-run accident.