Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries

John Richard Burgess

John Richard Burgess

May 13, 2026

John Richard Burgess, 76 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Edgar Herbert and Edna Marie (nee Shadden) Burgess.

John was raised in Cranston, Rhode Island alongside his 5 siblings and he carried a deep appreciation for family, hard work and education throughout his life....

Kari Wahlborg

Kari Wahlborg

May 11, 2026

Kari Wahlborg, 46, of Barrington and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 13, 1979 in Arlington Heights, IL to Bruce and Kathy Wahlborg.

Kari truly loved life in Florida and embraced everything the Sunshine State had to offer. She found happiness in warm weather, beautiful rainstorms,...

Emily Frazer McHugh

Emily Frazer McHugh

May 5, 2026

Emily Frazer McHugh, 88, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1938 in Tennessee.

Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4 PM until the memorial service at 6 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington. A Celebration of Emily's life will take place...

Shirley Esther Tetmeyer

Shirley Esther Tetmeyer

Apr 26, 2026

Shirley Esther Tetmeyer, 83, of Crystal Lake, passed away on April 26, 2026.

She was born January 19, 1943, in Evanston, Illinois, to August and Laura (Rowaldt) Lange.

Shirley was known for her helpful and caring nature, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She had a creative spirit and enjoyed staying busy with ceramics and a variety of...

Kathleen Ann Cronin

Kathleen Ann Cronin

May 27, 2026

Kathleen Ann Cronin, of Huntley, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026 at the age of 78.

She was born Apil 27, 1948 in Chicago, raised on the south side, the daughter of the late Paul and Patricia (nee McDonough) Cronin.

Kathleen was the loving mother of her sons, Michael (Ann Marie), Paul, CJ, and Sean (Tiffany) Bachmann; beloved grandma of Charlie,...

Sheila C. Groden

Sheila C. Groden

May 26, 2026

Sheila Catherine Groden, 83 of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at Storypoint on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

“All things are at odds when God sets a thinker loose on the plnet.” Edith Hamilton

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is wasted.” Aesop

It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Sheila Groden, our beloved mother and grandmother. Sheila Catherine FitzGerald...

Dennis E. Henrickson

Dennis E. Henrickson

May 25, 2026

Dennis Henrickson, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born in Hallock, MN on December 28, 1935 to Otto and Betsey (nee Hanson) Henrickson

Dennis lived a full and wonderful life in Minnesota, Tennessee, Iowa, Barrington and Crystal Lake with his wife, Joyce.  She preceded him in death in January of this year. 

A graveside service with...

Susan Marie Vermaat

Susan Marie Vermaat

May 24, 2026

Susan “Susie” Marie Vermaat (51) of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday May 24th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born on May 21st, 1975, to Donald Vermaat (father), Debra Holman (mother), and Susan Johnas (step-mother). After graduating from Medford High School, she later graduated from Harper College with an associate’s degree. Susie absolutely loved being a Memaw...

Jan Minorini

Jan Minorini

May 24, 2026

Janice Cory Minorini, of McHenry, formerly of Lake Bluff, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at the age of 71.She was born March 29, 1955 in Waukegan, the daughter of the late Stan Cory and Evelyn Casper (nee Doyle).Jan grew up in Lake Bluff and was a 1973 graduate of Lake Forest High School, where she met the love...

Nancy L. Leckie

Nancy L. Leckie

May 23, 2026

Nancy L. Leckie, 88, of Oakwood Hills, died peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.

Nancy was born in Chicago on October 21, 1937, to parents Frederick and Marion (nee Mally) Leckie, one of four siblings.

Nancy was a pioneer in her career, working diligently in a male-dominated field. She was fiercely independent and taught her many nieces...

Judi Ann Ringhofer

Judi Ann Ringhofer

May 22, 2026

Judi Ann Ringhofer, 79, of Vernon Hills, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May 22, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1947, in Chicago to the late William and Alice Straka.

Raised with strong moral and religious values, Judi attended Luther North High School, where she received a strong education and formed lifelong friendships. She was...

John C. Prahler

John C. Prahler

May 21, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John C. Prahler, who passed away peacefully at home on 5/21/2026 in Barrington, IL. John was born on April 9, 1954, in Medina, NY to Charles and Kathryn Prahler (née Blanchard), both of whom preceded him in death.

John was the beloved husband of 19 years to Trudy Prahler and...

John D. Peterson

John D. Peterson

May 20, 2026

John D. Peterson, 92, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on July 1, 1933 in Evanston, IL to the late Harold and Virginia Peterson.

Full obituary is pending.

A Funeral Mass for John will be held at 10am on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 27551 Volo...

Stephen L. Grubb

Stephen L. Grubb

May 19, 2026

Stephen “Steve” L. Grubb of Barrington died peacefully on May 19, 2026, at JourneyCare in Barrington.

Steve was born in Abilene, Kansas, on June 18, 1942, to Jack Raymond and Dorothy Mae (McWilliams) Grubb. He was a proud member of the 1960 Abilene High School graduating class, where he formed close ties and friendships that continued throughout his life.

While attending Kansas...

Kimberly Marie Frank

Kimberly Marie Frank

May 18, 2026

Kimberly Marie (Sisco) Frank, 68, of Milan, passed away the morning of May 18, 2026. 

There will be a celebration of life event held at Great River Brewery, 332 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, 52801, on May 29, 2026 from 5 - 7:30 PM. Friends and family are encouraged to have a bite or a drink, visit and share memories, stories...

Kevin Mohapp

Kevin Mohapp

May 17, 2026

Louis Kevin Mohapp, 72 of Huntley, Illinois was called home on May 17, 2026 after a long illness. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Dolores Mohapp. The family moved to Woodstock, Illinois in 1958 and soon Kevin was big brother to 5 more siblings.

He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Grade School and graduated from Woodstock High...

Jose "Pepe" Delgadillo

Jose "Pepe" Delgadillo

May 17, 2026

Our father, Jose “Pepe” Delgadillo was born on April 29, 1941, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He came to the United States from Mexico with hope in his heart and a dream of building a better life for his family. Everything he did was rooted in love, sacrifice, and the belief this his children and grandchildren could have opportunities he...

John C. Karr

John C. Karr

May 16, 2026

John Calvin Karr, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 95.

He was born at home, June 30, 1930, in Tracy, OK, the son of the late Orville Jefferson and Vernie Mae (Walls) Karr.

John was a proud veteran of the United States Army and the owner of Micron Engineering Tool and Die, where he...

Logan Pfeifer

Logan Pfeifer

May 16, 2026

Logan Pfeifer, age 28, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on May 16, 2026. Born on February 4, 1998, Logan lived a life filled with friendship, joy, and an incredible love for others that left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Logan was an active and proud participant in the SRACLC...

Janice Rogers Grant

Janice Rogers Grant

May 15, 2026

Janice (née Rogers) Grant, passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 91.

She was the beloved wife of John A. "Jack" Grant, with whom she shared 53 years of a loving marriage. Janice was born in Chicago on January 17, 1935, to Joseph Francis and Janice (née O’Hara) Rogers and was lovingly nicknamed “Tinker” by her father when...