Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Mary Halwix
Nov 14, 2025
Mary L. Halwix, 91, of Marengo, IL, formerly of Las Vegas, NV and Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1934 in Chicago to the late John and Anna Muschetto.
Mary lived her life with a heart full of love and joy. She devoted herself to her family, who were always at the center...
Onkar N. Sharma
Dec 7, 2025
Onkar N. Sharma, 85, of Palatine, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Doretta Elizabeth Schwarz
Dec 6, 2025
Doretta E. Schwarz, 65 years of age and resident of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Full obituary is currently pending.
A visitation for Doretta will be held on Monday, December 15, beginning at 3 p.m., with a Funeral Service to be held at 8 p.m., at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 East Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL...
Michael Robert Updike
Dec 5, 2025
Michael Robert Updike, 60, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 30, 1965, Mike was the son of Robert and Kathleen (Kraft) Updike of Aurora, Illinois. Mike grew up in Palatine and was a proud graduate of St. Theresa, Palatine High School, and St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota....
Paul J. Georgy
Dec 5, 2025
In the end, it was his heart. The doctors said it was weak. But to anyone who crossed his path, they would believe the opposite. Paul’s heart was his compass with service to others as his North Star.
Paul’s happy place was in nature and on a farm. From an early age, he loved working with animals, tending to fields, and...
Jack T. Smerecky
Dec 4, 2025
Jack Thomas Smerecky, 62, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025.
Born on March 2, 1963, Jack was the beloved son of the late John J. and Frances (née Niewinski) Smerecky. He grew up with a strong sense of family and community, values that guided him throughout his life.
Jack had a deep love for country music, a...
Joseph Loch
Dec 2, 2025
Joseph Loch, 83 years of age and resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025.
He was born on October 9, 1942, to the late Leonard and Maria Loch. Later, Joseph was united in marriage to Maria (Mandoki) Loch.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Maria; children Joe (Sara), Tony, John, and Tom (Sirje) Loch; grandchildren Ryan,...
Gregory A. Thomas
Dec 1, 2025
Gregory Thomas, born on May 13, 1960, was the youngest child of Calsie and Doris Thomas, who preceded him in death.
Greg grew up in Chicago and attended St. Mel Catholic Elementary School, where he was baptized. He later graduated from Lane Technical High School and continued his education at Illinois State University. He built a successful career as a manager...
John Robert Hummel
Nov 30, 2025
John Robert Hummel, 72 years of age and resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025.
John was born on January 24, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Nicholas and Ida Nickolida (Koch) Hummel. On April 11, 1981, he was united in marriage to Delane “Dee” (Herbert) Hummel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The two shared...
Brent Bartels
Nov 29, 2025
Brent A. Bartels passed away peacefully November 29, 2025 in Barrington. He was born May 20, 1947 in Napoleon, OH to Alvin and Thelma Bartels.
After graduating from The Ohio State University he served his country in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps. He then went on to complete his MBA at Bowling Green State University. In 1977, Brent moved to the...
Wendy Johnson
Nov 29, 2025
Wendy Johnson, 71, of Trout Valley, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025 . She was born May 10, 1954 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Charlotte (Grafton) and Frank Hudson.
Full obituary is pending.
Services for Wendy will be held privately.
Marianne Laga
Nov 29, 2025
Marianne G. Laga, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Elk Grove Village, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the age of 90.
She was born April 17, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John Irmen, Sr. and Vivian (Jennett) Irmen.
Marianne was an original employee of The Popcorn Factory and remained there for many years, even offering her...
Kenneth "Ken" Mola Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Kenneth J. Mola Sr. born to eternal life on November 28, 2025, at the age of 89. Raised in Berwyn IL he graduated from Elmhurst (IL) University and then entered the United States Army based in Fort Ord, California. At 6’2” tall, Ken was a player in his Army’s basketball league.
After meeting his wife Em at the Spiegel Catalog Company,...
Bart J. Mosele
Nov 28, 2025
Bart Jude Mosele, 55, of Barrington, passed away peacefully after a courageous ten year battle with esophageal cancer. Through countless surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy, and radiation, he never stopped fighting. He remained resilient until the very end, surrounded by his loving wife, children, siblings, and his devoted dogs, Stormi and Daisy.
Bart is survived by his wife of 24 years, Allison;...
Corinne Rose Waitrovich
Nov 27, 2025
Corinne was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Phil and Patricia. She was the oldest of seven. She grew up in Champaign, Illinois, until she left to attend St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.
At St. Norbert’s she majored in elementary education and minored in art. She was the president of her sorority- the Kappas. She enjoyed her time in...
Robert K. Eberl
Nov 27, 2025
Robert K. Eberl Jr., 87, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1938 in Chicago to the late Robert Sr. and Josephine Eberl.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; children, Bob (Tammy) Eberl and Debbie Eberl; and his grandchildren, Brandon and Michael Eberl.
He was preceded in death by...
Marilyn Powell
Nov 26, 2025
Marilyn Powell Silva, 89, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2025. She was born in Chicago in 1936 to John Henry Skarda and Angeline Skorski .
Marilyn attended nursing school in St. Louis before going to work at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. She cared for patients in several departments and ended her...
Christine Ann Hoellen
Nov 24, 2025
Christine Ann Hoellen, 72 of Elgin, Illinois, passed away at her home on November 24, 2025.
Born March 19, 1953, she was the beloved daughter of Edgar & Margaret (nee Wright) Hoellen. She was the cherished older sister of Carol Hoellen of Barrington, IL and a friend to many throughout her life.
For the past five years, Chris worked as a bus...
Karl E. Rosenberg
Nov 24, 2025
Karl Edward Rosenberg, 74, died at home November 24, 2025, surrounded by his family and loving caregivers. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan (nee Swies,) son John Woody, and sister Deb Gordley. His parents Edward and Bernice, and a brother Paul, preceded him in death. He was the kind and generous uncle to Adam Swies (Nikki),...
John Edward Monek
Nov 23, 2025
John Edward Monek, 72, of Barrington Hills, died peacefully in his home on November 23, 2025.
John graduated from Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, IL in 1971, where he excelled as a state wrestler. He also attended St. John’s Military Academy for two of those 4 years. He went on to attend Regis University in Denver, Colorado, studying History where he...
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