John Winkelman, was a lifelong firefighter who spent the majority of his career in the far northwest suburbs, but what he may be remembered for … Read more ›
Obituaries
From the community
Funeral Arrangements Bob Schrempf
He was born December 16, 1944, in Chicago to Adam and Ruth(MacKenzie) Schrempf. On June 26, 1971 he married Corinne Peters. He worked for 33 … Read more ›
Funeral arrangements set for fallen Marine
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Crystal Lake Marine who died last week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Nathan McHone was one of … Read more ›
Crystal Lake soldier loses battle with cancer
Army Spc. Michael Vukovich lost his battle with cancer Friday. The 22-year-old newlywed joined the Army in April 2009, and recently returned home from a … Read more ›
From the community
Wancket Studios looking for Online judges for Dream Portrait competition
Do you know someone who has entered the competition for one of 25 photo sessions from world-renowned photographer Audrey Wancket of Spring Grove based Wancket … Read more ›
Teacher, coach’s early death leaves students ‘devastated’
Those that knew Chelsea Lloyd say she’ll leave a void in the lives of her students, colleagues and family. Lloyd, a physical education teacher at … Read more ›
‘He made you feel like you could do anything’
William “Bill” Fetzner spent his entire life being there for others. He would read books to his son’s two children, babysit his daughter’s triplets, and, … Read more ›
Father remembers daughter who died in triathlon as ‘strong’ and ‘gregarious’
A photo snapped of Amy Martich just before she entered the waters of the Hudson River to take part in the Nautica New York City … Read more ›
