Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Deborah Palmisano
Jun 29, 2026
Deborah "Deb" Palmisano, 72, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, June 29, 2026.
Born in September of 1953 in Chicago, IL, to the late Walter and Olga (nee Pasquini) Ray, Deborah was raised in Elmwood Park, where she attended John Mills Elementary, and later, Elmwood Park High School. It was there that she met the...
Stephen Raymond Kugelman
Jun 24, 2026
Stephen Raymond Kugelman, 75 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1951 in Union City, New Jersey to Raymond and Hyacinthe (nee Lepore) Kugelman.
Stephen was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served for 7 years as E5 silent service; a member of the Free Masons lodge 337, Boy...
John Angelo Laskey
Jun 26, 2026
John Angelo Laskey born April 3rd 1941, passed away on June 26,2026.
A most cherished husband of 64 years to Ruth Laskey (nee Galison)
Amazing father to John (Dawn), Stacy, and Chuck (Terri) Laskey
And a special man (Gramps) to granddaughter Brandie Laskey
He was a caring man in the lives of his siblings.
He was one of seven children.
Sisters Pat Dills , Mary VanTil,...
Shawn Michelle and Gary Alan Tegtmeier
Jun 20, 2026
Shawn Michelle (nee Burau) Tegtmeier, 62 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1964 in Chicago to Donald and Jarlath (nee Mulcrone) Burau.
Shawn filled her life with purpose and joy. Personal training her many clients was her life’s passion, along with coaching multiple running groups and...
John A. Gigerich
Jul 6, 2026
John A. Gigerich, 60, of Barrington, died peacefully on July 6, 2026.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010.
Funeral will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010.
Full obituary...
James Michael Fulton
Jul 5, 2026
James Michael Fulton, 72, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1954, in Chicago.
Jim grew up in Chicago and spent his career as a laborer with the Chicago Local Union. While he worked with his hands every day, he also possessed a creative spirit and enjoyed painting and drawing abstract artwork.
Jim...
Mary B. Wolter
Jul 4, 2026
Mary's obituary is pending at this time. However, a visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, from 9:30 until the time of a service at 11:30am at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will follow at Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
Trevor Miles Cannon
Jul 4, 2026
Trevor Miles Cannon, 51, of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1975 in McHenry, Illinois to the late Miles and Jeanne Cannon.
Full obituary is pending.
Visitation for Trevor will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 2 PM until the memorial service at 4 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S....
Zenon Cudak
Jul 4, 2026
Zenon “Zen” Cudak passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Barrington, Illinois. He was born on December 11, 1942, in Germany to Józef and Zófia (Stelmaczek) Cudak. As a young child, he immigrated with his family to the United States, where he built a life defined by service, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Zenon attended both...
Anita F. Goduto
Jul 4, 2026
Anita F. Goduto, 97, currently of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.
Born on May 21, 1929, in Chicago, Anita was the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Chivini) DeMotto. She grew up in Chicago before moving to Mount Prospect, where she and her beloved husband, Frank, raised their family together.
Anita was a remarkable woman whose kindness touched everyone...
John Ortinau
Jul 3, 2026
John Ortinau, 99, of Round Lake, Illinois, passed away on July 3, 2026. Born on August 16, 1926, in Sacalaz, Romania, John was the son of Franz and Maria Ortinau.
A longtime snowbird, he happily split his years between Clearwater, Florida, and the northern Illinois suburbs. He was a proud, longtime member of the Chicago Danube Swabians and enjoyed their weekly...
Sallie V. Fawcett
Jul 2, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Sallie Vern Roach Fawcett, who entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2026, at the age of 88. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and faithful Christian, Sallie lived with generosity, joy, and unwavering faith. Her warmth and kindness touched countless lives,...
Judith Mae Swienton
Jul 1, 2026
Judith "Judi" Mae Swienton, age 80, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2026. Judi was born on February 16, 1946 in Evanston, IL to Carl and Ida Abrahamson.
She grew up in Evanston, IL living near many of her cousins. She graduated from Evanston high school and attended Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois. After marrying...
Zein M. Bertacchi
Jun 30, 2026
Zein M. Bertacchi, 79, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026.
Born on January 21, 1947, in Jaffa, Palestine, Zein was the daughter of Bishara and Blanche (Haddad) Tannous. At just 16 years old, she came to the United States to pursue her education. She earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Villa Madonna College in Kentucky before receiving her...
Virginia Zambito
Jun 30, 2026
Virginia Zambito, 75, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1950 in New York, NY.
Full obituary and services are pending.
Shelia Mae Dunfee
Jun 29, 2026
Shelia Mae Dunfee, 87, of Crystal Lake, died peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Shelia was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 28, 1939, to parents Evan and Irene (nee Wolff) Philp with twin sister Shannon. She was raised in Loup City, Nebraska and graduated from Loup City High School in 1957. She went on to earn her nursing degree...
Linda Louise Carlson
Jun 28, 2026
Linda Louise Carlson, a woman of unmatched color, singular wit, and undeniable presence, peacefully transitioned on June 28, 2026, at the age of 73.
To know Linda was to experience a whirlwind of vibrant, dramatic flair and a spirit that refused to be boxed in. She had a truly singular sense of humor—expressing herself through funny, impromptu poems and unique doodles...
Tamara Samul
Jun 28, 2026
Tamara Samul (née Prokopczyk), 90, passed away on June 28, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.
She was born on May 4th,1936 in the Village of Swidziałowka (now Nowa Swidziałowka) outside of Białystok, Poland to Michał Prokopczyk and Olga Lisowska. At the age of four, her father was murdered during the Second World War, after which she...
Jun Yang
Jun 28, 2026
Jun Yang, 59, of Vernon Hills, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. She was born on September 8,1966 in Shanghai to Zizhi Yang and Wenjin Yang.
Jun is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Yimin “Philip” Yan, her children, David and Angelina, her mother, Wenjin, and her sister, Sheng.
Jun spent her early years in Shanghai before she moved...
Jean "Sue" Jannusch
Jun 25, 2026
Jean “Sue” Jannusch, of Lake Zurich, passed away June 25, 2026 at the age of 80.
She was born May 31, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL, the daughter of the late Norman and Ruth Eleanor (nee Jonson) Erickson.
Sue spent her career in education, retiring as a teacher.
Sue is survived by her husband, Les Jannusch, whom she married June 15, 1968; her...


