Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Lucyna Milkowski
Jan 6, 2026
Lucyna Milkowski will be lovingly remembered for the kindness and warmth she brought into the lives of those around her. If anyone had a zest for life, it was Lucy.
Born in Poland, she never forgot the beauty and traditions of her homeland. She found joy in music, dancing, and her daily nature walks. She loved a great cup of coffee...
Virginia Barroso Soto
Jan 16, 2026
Virginia Barroso Soto
April 6, 1929 - January 16, 2026
Lake Barrington
Virginia Barroso Soto, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Virginia immigrated with her husband, Joseph, and young children, Maria and Edward, to the United States from Cuba in 1967. She was a devoted wife and mother and worked as an accountant to support her family. Virginia was...
Carolyn Jeanne Moeller Newman
Jan 16, 2026
Carolyn Jeanne Moeller Newman, 73, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on January 16, 2026, in Lake Villa, surrounded by her family, who loved her very much. She was born on January 27, 1952 to Carol and Robert Moeller in Chicago.
She taught at Barrington High School (BHS), and at Station Middle School, from 1974 to 2006, going...
Marsha Ann Ulbrich
Jan 8, 2026
Marsha Ann Ulbrich (nee Minton), 77, of North Barrington, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 in the company of family, after a period of declining health. She was born May 17, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Bernie and Dorothy (nee Groene) Minton. At six years old, her family moved to Mount Prospect, IL where...
Joseph Patrick Connelly
Jan 16, 2026
Joseph Patrick Connelly, 70, of Barrington, passed away peacefully January 16, 2026 in Chicago. He was born April 1, 1955 in Chicago to Joseph and Lorraine (nee Kissane) Connelly.
Raised in Westchester, Illinois, he attended Divine Providence Parish School and St. Joseph High School where he distinguished himself academically and through service, earning his Eagle Scout badge during his high school...
Stanislav Bogdan
Jan 23, 2026
Stanislav Bogdan, 54, of Lake Zurich, died peacefully in his home on January 23, 2026.
Stanislav was born in Belarus on December 12, 1971, to parents Joseph and Apolonia Bogdan.
He is survived by his beloved wife and three children.
Stanislav was a man of strong values, strict but always fair. Behind his firm character was a kind heart and a generous soul....
Carol Jean Anderson
Jan 22, 2026
Carol Jean Anderson, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the age of 91.
Carol married her sweetheart, Jim, and they were married just shy of 67 years until Jim's passing in 2024. She loved to spend her free time sewing and attending craft shows, being active with her church, and had a passion for cooking.
Carol...
Maria Mirtala Fernandez
Jan 21, 2026
Maria Mirtala Fernandez, 85, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1940, in Guatemala to the late Alicia Manzo and Oscar Mansilla. Mirta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who deeply loved her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her loving husband, Arturo Fernandez who passed away...
Chris W. Welky
Jan 20, 2026
Chris W. Welky, 68, of Barrington, died on January 20, 2026, with his family by his side.
Chris was born in Chicago on January 21, 1957, to parents Walter and Lorraine (nee Kasperski) Welky. He met Wendy Wagner in 2012, and the couple were married on June 10, 2023.
Chris was a hard worker, owning his own security business, as well as...
Barbara E. Capuzzi
Jan 20, 2026
Barbara E. Capuzzi, 81, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 20, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1944 in Chicago.
Full obituary and services are pending.
Thomas Stephen Wendt
Jan 19, 2026
Thomas Stephen Wendt, 77, of Cary, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Tom was born on July 11, 1948, in Elgin, Illinois, and was the son of the late Burton and Grace Wendt. He graduated in 1966 from Barrington High School. He attended Hiram Scott College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Tom spent his entire...
Michael David Landt
Jan 19, 2026
UPDATED SERVICE LOCATION INFORMATION:
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 1pm until 5pm at Grand Oaks Recreation Center 1401 W. Rte 176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. A service with Military Honors will be at 2pm.
To know Mike was to feel welcomed, heard, and encouraged. His life was built on the foundation of family and strengthened...
Margaret "Peggy" Eberspacher
Jan 17, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Louise Eberspacher, 71, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Peggy was born on July 4, 1954, in Chicago to John and Christine (nee Srebalus) McCrum and grew up on the north side of the city.
She earned her nursing degree and later completed specialized wound care training from the Cleveland Clinic. Nursing was...
Patricia "Pat" Baur
Jan 17, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Baur, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1948 in Chicago to John and Helen (nee Fec) Kolak.
On May 9, 1985, she married Robert “Bob” Baur, together they celebrated 40 years of marriage before his passing in November 2025.
Pat is survived by her niece Vickie Birch (Kolak), nephews...
David K. Schiman
Jan 16, 2026
David K. Schiman, 85, of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Gerhard and Madelon Schiman.
David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country from 1962 until his honorable discharge.
He very much was involved in his church community at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal...
Cathy Landt
Jan 14, 2026
Cathy Landt, 76, of New London, WI, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2026.
Lawrence "Larry" Gill
Jan 14, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Gill, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Reo and Celia Gill.
Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country honorably from 1965 to 1968. His strong work ethic defined much of his life. He spent an extraordinary 57...
Bess Neihengen
Jan 12, 2026
Bess Neihengen, 85, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was born on February 9, 1940 in Jamestown, TN to the late Mose and Nina Beaty.
On June 6, 1970, Bess married Don at First Baptist Church in Crystal Lake, together they celebrated 55 beautiful years of marriage. Bess was a beautician for many years in Crystal...
Audrey Volkmann
Jan 12, 2026
Audrey L. Volkmann, 68, of Palatine passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA to David and Marilyn Jennings.
Full obituary is pending.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 AM until 11 AM with a memorial service to follow at 11 AM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and...
Rodney Ray Butler
Jan 11, 2026
Rodney Ray Butler, 69, of Barrington, IL and longtime resident of Arlington Heights, IL passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1956 in Elgin, IL to the late Bernard and Joan Schmitz Butler.He was a caring and conscientious man who found boundless joy in helping others and deeply loved the people and pets around...
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