Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Thomas E. Banasiak
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas E. Banasiak, 88, of Barrington, formerly of La Grange and Chicago, died peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Arlington Heights.
Tom was born in Chicago on February 1, 1937, to parents Stephen and Rose (nee Myszkowski) Banasiak. He met Ruth Locke while they were teenagers, and the couple were married on January 24, 1959. Together they raised their four...
Robert "Rob" Frenz
Oct 11, 2025
Robert John Frenz, age 50, of Wonder Lake, IL passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1975. A beloved husband, son, and friend, Rob was known for his generous spirit, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved. He enjoyed sports, most notably the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs, golf with...
Shari L. Voltz
Oct 21, 2025
Shari grew up in Lakemore, Ohio a small village on the outskirts of Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Springfield, High School in 1964 and went on to Malone University where she graduated with a B.S. in education in 1968.
Shari was married to Martin Voltz of Canton, Ohio graduation week-end. That Fall they moved to Deerfield, Illinois where she taught fourth...
William "Liam" Merrick Lacey
Oct 18, 2025
William “Liam” Merrick Lacey, 11, of Lake in the Hills, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025. He was born on November 27, 2013 in Park Ridge.
Liam will be deeply missed by his loving mom, Erica Lacey; his twin sister, Reese Lacey; grandparents, Mark and Diane Tredore; and his aunt Lauren (Dan) Campagna. He was preceded in death by his...
Laverne Gloria Sams
Oct 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverne Gloria Sams, age 89, of Lake Barrington, Illinois. Laverne passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, to Fred Sias and Eliza Pickens Sias, Laverne lived a life defined by faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. She placed...
Patrick Martin
Oct 26, 2025
Patrick W. Martin, age 68, of Deer Park, Illinois, died peacefully on October 26th, 2025.
Patrick was born in Müenchweiler, Germany, October 26, 1957, the son of the late William and Marcia (nee Meabon) Martin.
He is survived by his wife Lisa Martin, his sister Pam (Tony) Cronyn of Clarence Center, NY and his brother, DJ (Mary) Martin of Glastonbury, CT. He...
Arthur G. Pollasky Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Arthur Gerard Pollasky Jr., age 72, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 25, 2025.
Arthur’s life was firmly rooted in faith and family, the two pillars that guided everything he did. He lived each day with trust in God and a steadfast commitment to doing what was right. His faith shaped how he...
Albert H. Sigmund
Oct 24, 2025
Albert Harold Sigmund, 98, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Chicago on October 7, 1927, to Louis and Louise (Moser) Sigmund.
Al graduated from Lane Tech High School and went straight into the Army Air Force, serving at the tail end of World War II and the...
Judith "Judi" Ann Stevens
Oct 24, 2025
Judi Stevens passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, Judi graduated from Leechburg Area High School in 1973, where she was an active member of the cheerleading squad and the National Honor Society. She went on to graduate from the Citizen’s General Hospital School of Nursing in 1977, beginning a lifelong career dedicated to compassion,...
Narinder S. Dhillon
Oct 24, 2025
Narinder S. Dhillon passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1976 in Punjab, India.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 9 AM until 11 AM with cremation ceremony to follow at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Nancy Ann Sullivan
Oct 23, 2025
Nancy Ann Sullivan, 78, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born in Chicago on November 11, 1946, to the late Herb and Jerry (Nelson) Milarski.
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Bruno Dworak
Oct 23, 2025
Bruno Dworak, 92 years of age and resident of Lake Barrington, Illinois, was called home by the Lord on October 23, 2025.
He was born on November 5, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to Agnes (nee Kostuch) and Bruno Dworak. Growing up in Bucktown, Bruno embraced the responsibility of being the eldest child of a large family. As a roller-skating guard at...
Jane Speers Franz
Oct 23, 2025
Jane Franz, a long-time Crystal Lake resident and community leader, died on October 23. She was 87.The cause of her death, in hospice, was coronary artery disease.Born in Chicago on November 25, 1937 to James and Mabel Speers, Jane attended Knox College and graduated from the University of Illinois. After college, she worked briefly in a refugee camp in Austria....
Terry Atkiels
Oct 22, 2025
Terry Atkiels, 82 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Chester and Beatrice (nee Goldberg) Atkiels.
Terry was a successful entrepreneur and business owner, working in the real estate and grocery industries. His career and personal interest in traveling brought him to places all around the globe -...
Virginia Richter
Oct 20, 2025
Virginia B. Richter, 97, passed away peacefully October 20, 2025 in Barrington. She was born June 4, 1928 in Chicago to Alexander and Barbara Baumgartner.
Virginia is survived by her children, William M. (Karen) Richter, and Mark Richter; grandchildren, Brian and Brittany; and siblings, Robert (Carol) Baumgartner, and Ilafern (late John) Snick. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...
James Eric "Jim" Juul
Oct 20, 2025
James Eric “Jim” Juul, age 70, of Wauconda, Illinois, passed away on October 20, 2025, in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 26, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jim was a graduate of The Blake School in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. He served as Vice President at Curatek Pharmaceuticals and spent decades on the frontier of pharmaceutical...
Sharon Kay Schulz
Oct 20, 2025
Sharon Kay Schulz, 75, of Wauconda, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1950 in Texas County, MO.
Sharon was a lifelong follower of her Lord Jesus Christ and was a beloved member of her church. She enjoyed being an Army wife for many years. She was an avid reader, loved coffee and word searches....
Charles "Chuck" Mollenkamp
Oct 19, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Mollenkamp passed away October 19, 2025 in Barrington. He was born February 10, 1942 in Des Plaines to Leroy and Berniel Mollenkamp.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol; children, Timothy (Paula) Mollenkamp, Diane (Mark) Siegwald, and Mark (Katie Shannon) Mollenkamp; grandchildren, Anna, Alyssa, Maksym, Maddox, and Marci; and sister in law, Helen Mollenkamp. He was...
Paul Dreiske
Oct 18, 2025
Paul Benjamin Dreiske, 78, returned to his Heavenly Father on October 18, 2025. While his death was sudden and unexpected, his legacy of love and devotion to family and friends will carry on forever. Dreiske, currently of Lakewood, Illinois, was born in Chicago to Benjamin Dreiske and Ivelyn (Arnold) Dreiske on May 3, 1947. Two sisters Ruth (Dreiske) Schermer and...
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