Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Donald Bruce Chinlund
Sep 26, 2026
Donald Bruce Chinlund, 82, of Oakwood Hills, died peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2026.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at First Church of Crystal Lake, 236 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Inurnment will be held at First Church Columbarium following memorial service.
Full obituary pending.
Virginia C. Theodore
Sep 26, 2026
Virginia “Ginni” C. Theodore (née Schulz), 81, of Barrington, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Ginni was the loving mother of four daughters, Lisa (Carlos) Theodore-Gutierrez, Tina Mullins, Maria Michaels, and Dauphne Theodore; proud grandmother to Michael (Brittany McClung) Mullins, Tristan (Tara) Michaels, Teddi Mullins, Ellie Michaels, Carlos Gutierrez, and Georgia Gutierrez; beloved sister to Doug Schulz, Margaret (the late...
Maribeth W. Kuhn
Sep 26, 2026
Mary W. (Maribeth) Kuhn, 79, of Barrington, died peacefully on September 26, 2026.
Maribeth was born in Chicago on June 20, 1947, to parents George Robert and Mary (nee Callahan) Weber.
Maribeth had a passion to see the world, and it was her dream to become a flight attendant. She was hired by United Airlines and was a dedicated employee for 44...
Adrian Patryk Miniur
Sep 25, 2026
Adrian Patryk Miniur, 31, of Cary, died on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to time of Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 S Hubbard St, Algonquin, IL 60102.
Full obituary pending.
Robert "Bob" Joseph Montcalm Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” Joseph Montcalm Jr., 83, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1943, in Munising, Michigan, to the late Robert Montcalm Sr. and Rose Montcalm.
He graduated from LaSalle High School in St. Ignace, Michigan, in 1961. The following year, on February 3, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Katherine...
Linda Edwards
Sep 25, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, our family announces the passing of our beloved Linda Lou (Waggoner) Edwards, who died peacefully on September 25, 2026, at the age of 86 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was beautiful inside and out. Though tiny in stature, she possessed remarkable strength. She was graceful, kind, loving, quietly determined,...
Mary J Heidenreich
Sep 25, 2026
Mary was the oldest daughter of Raymond and Lucille Grossel. She was born in Stangelville, Wisconsin, on June 17, 1933, on a kitchen table at the town restaurant. Her family later moved to Eagle River, Wisconsin, where her parents bought five acres and built a restaurant called The Czecho Supper Club.
During World War II, the family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin,...
George Preston Sutfin
Sep 24, 2026
George Preston Sutfin, 81, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The son of the late Vernon and Martha Sutfin, George was born on October 22, 1944, in Elgin, Illinois. He graduated from Dundee Community High School and went on to attend Drake University, where he earned a degree in pharmacy. George enjoyed a long career...
Donald Anthony Laurino
Sep 24, 2026
Donald Anthony Laurino, 92, of South Barrington, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Hoffman Estates.
Born in Chicago on February 7, 1934, to Michael and Mary (nee Marzano) Laurino, Donald grew up with a strong sense of duty. After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, spending two years stationed in Germany.
Upon...
Richard Edward Ghiglieri, M.D.
Sep 24, 2026
RICHARD EDWARD GHIGLIERI, M.D.
LT. COLONEL UNITED STATES ARMY
May 17, 1935 – September 24, 2026
Dick was born in Wallace, Idaho to Naldo Joseph and Florence Kapfer Ghiglieri. He graduated from Wallace High School, Seattle University and the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Brook General Hospital and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Letterman General Hospital....
Barybee Smiddy
Sep 22, 2026
Barybee Smiddy of Maryville, TN went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1944 in Evarts, Kentucky.
Barybee worked for Graphic Calculator Company in Barrington for over fifty years as a printer. She was a member of the McHenry Gospel Church. She loved all of her family tremendously.
She is survived by her...
Lynn Madison
Sep 22, 2026
Lynn Madison, 79, of Schaumburg, passed away on September 22, 2026. She was an amazing mom, Nana, sister, and aunt who loved her family fiercely, showed up for everything, and gave them a lifetime of memories, stories, and fun.
Lynn was extremely active in the real estate business, both in Illinois and across the country. Through her work, she made countless...
William P. Butkus
Sep 21, 2026
William Paul Butkus, 78, a devoted educator, coach, cherished father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on September 21st.
For 33 years, Bill dedicated himself to School District 155 as an English teacher and coach, shaping the minds and character of generations of students. Coaching was more than a job to him — it was a calling — and he found...
Donald William Salerno
Sep 21, 2026
Donald William Salerno, 92, of McHenry, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Aurora, Illinois, to Henry and Susan (Volpendesta) Salerno.
Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting at the age of 18. He was stationed in South Korea, where he worked as a jet engine mechanic. Following...
Rudy Bauser
Sep 20, 2026
Rudolph “Rudy” Bauser, 96 of Gig Harbor, WA passed away Peacefully on September 21, 2026. He was born on February 24, 1930 in Chicago IL to the late Eugene and Anna Bauser.
Rudy attended DePaul University, where he earned his Bachelors degree in business in 1955. He played basketball for DePaul’s coach Ray Meyer for two years and ended his college...
Patricia Lee Ryan
Sep 20, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Ryan (formerly Acker), 83, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026.
Pat was born in Mount Prospect on February 28, 1943, to Pauline and Harry Geserick. In her youth, she enjoyed riding horses and competing in equestrian activities. As a single mother raising her son, Michael, she worked hard to provide for them both, as a...
Daniel Heath King
Sep 20, 2026
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Heath King, who left his earthly home on September 20th, 2026, at the young age of 23.
Daniel was born in Sheffield, AL, on November 1st, 2002. He was the fourth child in his family and the eighth grandchild. After moving throughout life, he settled in...
Gerald "Jerry" Chatham
Sep 19, 2026
Gerald K. “Jerry” Chatham, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Born August 17, 1939, in Champaign, Illinois, to Leonard and Opal “Ruth” (Radliff) Chatham, he was raised in central Illinois and the St. Louis area, graduating from Kirkwood High School. He attended the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (now the Missouri University of Science and Technology),...
Carol Lynn LaCasse
Sep 16, 2026
Carol Lynn LaCasse (nee Pertel), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 16th, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on November 23, 1944.
Carol lived her life with energy, curiosity and an adventurous spirit. She was an accomplished athlete - competing in many triathlons and marathons, always embracing a challenge and pushing herself...
John F. Kranz
Sep 16, 2026
John F. Kranz, 96, of Lake Barrington, died peacefully on September 16, 2026, with his family by his side.
John was born in Evanston to parents Dietrich and Centa (nee Kundinger) Kranz and grew up in Morton Grove before his family moved to Barrington in 1947. Following graduation, John went to work for his dad full-time at the family-run gas station...
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