All Obituaries

        OBITUARY Marie Antoinette Boyd Born: October 9, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois Died:  July 7, 2020 in Rockford, Illinois She died peacefully in her sleep at Crimson Pointe Assisted Living. Daughter of Hugo and Frances Swoboda.  One brother Carl L. Swoboda (Dorothy}. Married Rocky Boyd on Oct. 11, 1947 in Chicago, IL.  They moved to Cary in 1948.  She had been a summer cottage resident all through her youth.  She was a part-time or...

Joseph (Joe) Charles Kvidera, 58, passed away on July 7th at his home with close friends at his side. He was born March 23, 1962 to Ervin and Mary Kvidera.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Stephen.  He is survived by Dan Carnes, siblings Kay Shackelford (Geno Nicholas), Jan Jedlicka (Jim), Mary Sosnowski (Gerald), Erv Kvidera.  He leaves many fond memories of family gatherings to them as well as nephews, nieces, former coworkers, and lifelong friends Robin...

Carolyn Annette Tygrett Born: August 31 1942 in Augusta Georgia Died: July 5 2020 in Lombard illinois   Carolyn Tygrett passed away peacefully from COPD surrounded by her family. She was born in Augusta, Georgia. Daughter of Joseph and Margaret Cheeks. She had 7 siblings.   She is survived by her loving family. Siblings: Harry Cheeks and Dot Stufflet. Children: Tina and Mark. Grandchildren:  Sarah, Amanda, and Rachel. Great grandchildren- Michael, PJ, and one on the...

  Daniel Joseph Cralli of McHenry, IL passed away on July 2, 2020 at the age of 36. He was born February 15, 1984 in Evanston, IL.    Dan worked as a financial analyst, but his true passions lie in his hobbies. Though his interests were diverse, he had a particular passion for the study of American history, broadly, and the history of the stock market, more specifically. He was an avid reader of non-fiction with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. His curiosity knew no...

       Sandra D. Krenz, age 75 of Crystal Lake, passed away June 23, 2020 at Northwestern Hospital McHenry.  She was born August 11, 1944 in Spokane, WA, the daughter of Edward and Gwendolyn Gruner.        Sandy is survived by her husband Donald F. Krenz, Sr., her son Donald (Julie) Krenz, Jr., her grandchildren: Trevor Krenz, Matthew (Carley) Krenz and Jason Krenz as well as her siblings: Barry Gruner, Eddie (Judy) Gruner and...

         Linda S. Verdung, age 71 of Crystal lake, formerly of Cary, passed away June 20, 2020 at her home.  She was born July 25, 1948 in Elgin, IL the daughter of Edward and Jane Gitzke.        Linda is survived by her husband Gary Verdung whom she married July 25, 1966 in Cary, her daughter Sue (Jim) Cormack, her granddaughter Amy (Mike) Brzezinski as well as her great grandchildren:  Payton LeDocq, Bentley...

                  Melvin P. Johnson, age 75 of Cary, passed away June 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 21, 1944 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of Louis and Nadine Johnson.        Mel is survived by his wife Peggy (Radke) Johnson, his two sons:  Maxwell (Lindsey) Johnson and Christopher Johnson as well as his siblings:  Raymond (Sandy) Johnson, Melanie (Ron) Rainey, Karen...

Dolores Elese Zurn, 87, of Cary, Illinois, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2020. The former Dolores E Hanson was born in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of Fred & Ann Hanson. She was raised in Deposit (Oquaga Lake), NY.  She married Bernard Hugh Zurn Sr. on December 18, 1951. They moved to Cary, IL in 1972. Dolores’ family owned Hanson’s Hotel Oquaga Lake Deposit,NY where she met and fell in love with her husband Bernie. They had seven children in 9...

      James Edward Schroeder, age 67 of Cary, passed away June 4, 2020 at his home after a long battle with lung cancer.  He was born May 29, 1953 in Waupaca, WI., the son of Harold and Phyllis Schroeder.        Jim is survived by his wife Sharon (Lundin) Schroeder, his children:  Bailey A. (Carl) Hay and James P. Schroeder, his grandchildren:  Parker Grace Hay and Rowan James Hay as well as a brother Larry (Letta)...