Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Mark Milczarek
Oct 9, 2026
Mark Milczarek, 76, of Inverness, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Adam and Eunice Milczarek.
He is survived by his siblings, Wayne (Barbara) Milczarek, Terry (the late David) Rose, Joan (Tom) Burns; his dear nieces and nephews, Wayne Adam II (Lisa) and Christopher Milczarek, Ashley (Chris) O’Brien and Chloe (Josh)...
Linda Nguyen
Nov 1, 2026
Linda Nguyen
Linda Nguyen, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by her beloved husband, daughters, and loving family.
Born on October 12, 1947, in Saigon, Vietnam, Linda lived a life defined by determination, devotion, and a deep love for her family. After finding refuge in the United States following the Vietnam War, she worked tirelessly...
Annemarie Benjamin
Oct 31, 2026
Annemarie Benjamin, 82, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1944, in Graslitz, Czech Republic, to Edmund and Marie Kunzl.
Full obituary and services are pending.
BonAdele "Bonnie" Castellonas
Oct 30, 2026
BonAdele “Bonnie” Castellonas, 85, of Crystal Lake, passed peacefully on October 30, 2026.
Bonnie was born in Chicago on September 30, 1941, to parents John and Evelyn (nee Reinhart) Culliton. She married Joseph Castellonas on November 13, 1960, and together they raised their six children in Edison Park. Bonnie adored being a mother, acting as the “Neighborhood Mom” to all the...
Barbara Ann Oosterbaan
Oct 30, 2026
Barbara Ann Oosterbaan
November 25, 1938 – October 30, 2026
Barbara Ann Oosterbaan (nee Czajkowski) passed away on October 30, 2026, just shy of her 88th birthday, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of family, friendship, laughter, and love.
She was born on November 25, 1938, to the late Joseph Czajkowski and Virginia (Czajkowski) Durniat in Chicago, Illinois. At just 18 years old, she...
Karen M. Jensen
Oct 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Karen M. Jensen, 79, of Huntley (Barrington) on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Karen is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Robert Jensen, her children; Julie (Steve) Strode, Sara (David) Kennicott, and Patrick (Kathleen) Jensen, and her grandchildren; Carter (Eva) Strode, Katherine Strode, Harrison Kennicott, Madeline Jensen, and Bobby Jensen.
She...
Anna Marie Welder
Oct 28, 2026
Anna Marie Welder, 75, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Barrington, IL.
Anna was born on March 28, 1951, in Linton, North Dakota, to Frank and Christine (Schatz) Meier. She attended Zeeland High School and went on to earn her degree in medical technology from the University of North Dakota. She enjoyed a successful career in...
Richard James Vallee, Jr.
Oct 27, 2026
Richard James Vallee, Jr., 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away on October 27, 2026.
He was born on January 26, 1946, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Richard Vallee, Sr. and Marion (Fischer) Vallee.
Richard proudly served in the United States Army for three years during the Vietnam era. He worked for the Hoffman Estates Public Works Department in the Water Division for 22...
Herbert Goudie
Oct 26, 2026
Herbert Goudie, 90, passed away on October 26, 2026, just three days shy of his 91st birthday. He was born on October 29, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO to the late Glen and Loretta Goudie.
Herbert was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent over 35 years as a meat cutter and member of the Meat Cutters Union. He began his...
Patricia Joanne Kingston
Oct 25, 2026
Patricia Joanne (Meyers) Kingston, 90, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026.
Born to Clarence and Ruby Meyers in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, on August 26, 1936, Patricia grew up in Chicago with her three siblings. An athletic and spirited youth, she excelled in sports and music, even earning a spot on the Chicago Bluebirds professional women's baseball...
Ronald and Betty Lang
Oct 24, 2026
Betty Jean Lang (Wallin), 91, of the Garlands in Barrington, IL, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Betty Wallin was born on February 28, 1936, in Evanston, IL to Hjalmer and Elizabeth Wallin (Kohlbeck). She attended St. Nicholas Catholic School in Evanston and graduated High School in 1953 from St. Scholastica Academy. Betty attended Marquette University in...
Melvin Nerby
Oct 23, 2026
Melvin K. Nerby, age 89, passed away comfortably in his sleep on October 23, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of professional achievement, a vibrant active lifestyle, and deep devotion to his family.Born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 27, 1937, Mel grew up with a sharp mind and a strong work ethic. He graduated from Lane Tech...
Kirpal Kaur
Oct 23, 2026
Kirpal Kaur, 92, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1934, in Burma, British India, to Bakhshish Singh Sandhu and Satwant Kaur Atwal. She was the youngest of four daughters.
Kirpal was a remarkable woman who was ahead of her time. A strong believer in the importance of education, especially for women...
Arlene Frances Black
Oct 22, 2026
Arlene Frances Black (née Gross), 89, passed away on October 22, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Patrick Dennis and Frances Bridget (née Carroll) Gross.
Above all else, Arlene cherished her family. Her beloved husband of 66 years, Ronald F. Black, and the family they built together were the heart of her life. She was...
Lillian Mumbower
Oct 22, 2026
Lillian Mumbower, 94, of Palatine, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1931 in Evanston, Illinois, the youngest of 10 children, to the late Stephen and Marciana Wieczorek.
Lillian was a kind, loving, and compassionate woman whose warmth and understanding touched the lives of those around her. Above all, she was a devoted mother who...
Cindy Reboletti
Oct 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cindy Reboletti
Cindy Reboletti was a loving wife, devoted Mother, cherished Nana, beloved sister, and treasured friend whose warmth, generosity, and vibrant personality touched the lives of so many.
For over 36 years, Cindy shared a beautiful life with her loving husband, Michael (Bo). Together, they built a family that was the center of her world. She was...
Peggy Bond Kupitz
Oct 20, 2026
Peggy Bond Kupitz, born February 5, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. A proud graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Peggy led a life marked by enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness.
Peggy spent 26 years as a flight attendant with Trans World Airlines, including 11 years flying the Chicago–London...
Vicente "Vince" Torres
Oct 20, 2026
Vicente (Vince) Torres, 77, of Huntley, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1949, in Michoacán, Mexico, to José and Rosa Torres Trejo.
Vince was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a radiant smile that could light up a room and a heart that was just as big. Although he was...
Anthony "Tony" Michael Jaske
Oct 16, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Jaske, 46, of Crystal Lake, passed away on October 16, 2026. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois, on August 1, 1980, the firstborn child of Judy and Michael.
A man of few words and many nicknames—Tuna, Toe Nail, Anferny, Tony Bologna, Mrs. Brother, and Victor (by his kids) just to name a few—Tony’s most prized title of all was...
Mary L. Landis
Oct 15, 2026
Mary L. Landis, 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026. Born on April 30, 1946 in Elgin, Illinois, she was the youngest daughter born to John and Nannie Mae (Tipps) Murtaugh.
On May 4, 1968, she married the love of her life, Charles “Buck” Landis, and together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and family....
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