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

Cynthia S. Unger

Cynthia S. Unger

Jul 6, 2020

Cynthia S. Unger, of Lake in the Hills, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at the age of 63.

She was born September 10, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Patricia Unger.

Cynthia will be dearly missed by her brothers, Michael (Linda) and Dan (Karen) Unger; her nieces and nephews,...

Daniel J. Shannon

Daniel J. Shannon

Jul 6, 2020

Daniel J. Shannon of Lake Barrington passed away July 6, 2020. Daniel “Dan” James Shannon was born on Chicago’s South Side on August 15, 1933 to Peter and Marion Shannon. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Kathryn “Kitty” Shannon; children, Maureen (Scott) Forster, Colleen (Glen) Svenningsen, Mary Ellen (Scott) Moncrieff, and Gerard (Lisa) Shannon; grandchildren, Kelly (Brian), Glen,...

Nicholas Thomas Bottis

Nicholas Thomas Bottis

Jul 4, 2020

Nicholas Thomas Bottis, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Nick was born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1957. He graduated from Elmhurst College with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Nick worked as an independent representative for AL&W before starting his own company in...

Elzbieta B Tatar

Elzbieta B Tatar

Jul 3, 2020

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, from 9:00am until prayers are offered at 10:00am at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 South Hubbard St., Algonquin, IL 60102. Burial to follow at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles,...

Geoffrey S. Kruse-Safford

Geoffrey S. Kruse-Safford

Jul 3, 2020

Geoffrey S. Kruse-Safford, 54, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 3, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1965 in Sayre, PA to Daniel and Virginia Safford.

Geoffrey grew up in Waverly, NY and graduated from Waverly High School in 1983. After high school, he attended Alfred University where he studied political science...

Loraine S. (Shepherd)  Dawson

Loraine S. (Shepherd) Dawson

Jul 3, 2020

Loraine S. Dawson, 86, passed away from kidney failure July 3, 2020 at her home in Cary.  She was born December 16, 1933 in Gordon, KY to Louisa Back Shepherd and Philip Hall Shepherd.

Loraine was a full-time teacher in school districts in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.  She was a substitute teacher in many...

Paul Brown

Paul Brown

Jul 2, 2020

Paul Brown was born April 26, 1934 in New Haven, Connecticut. After suffering a debilitating stroke on Memorial Day, he passed away peacefully with his family in attendance July 2, 2020 at JourneyCare in Barrington IL.

As a young boy, his days started very early with several bus rides across New Haven to attend Hopkins School -...

Peggy Jean Thomas

Peggy Jean Thomas

Jul 1, 2020

Memorial Services for Peggy Jean Thomas, of McHenry, will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake, IL.  A reception will follow the service on the church lawn.

The family will convene for private graveside services that afternoon.

Peggy...

Timothy Charles Riggs

Timothy Charles Riggs

Jun 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Timothy Charles Riggs announces his passing on June 29, 2020. Tim was born in Elgin, Illinois and raised in Dundee. He raised his own children in Crystal Lake with his beloved wife Toni, retiring to Anna, Texas in 2013.

His life's work began as a tool & die...

John Thomas Dalton, Sr.

John Thomas Dalton, Sr.

Jun 29, 2020

John Thomas Dalton, Sr., of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 82.

He was born March 15, 1938 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward and Ruth Dalton.

John was the loving father of Donna Dalton, the late John Dalton, Jr., and the late Robert Dalton; cherished grandpa...

Raymond J. Kovach, Jr.

Raymond J. Kovach, Jr.

Jun 28, 2020

Raymond J. Kovach, Jr.

April 3rd, 1951- June 28th, 2020

Raymond J. Kovach, Jr., in his words, “went over the rainbow to meet Dorothy and Toto” on June 28th, 2020 at age, 69, passing away in his home in McHenry, IL.

Ray excelled academically in his formative years, graduating with honors...

Joan Lucille (Schmitz)  Butler

Joan Lucille (Schmitz) Butler

Jun 27, 2020

Joan Lucille Butler, nee Schmitz; age 88, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020. She was born January 10, 1932 at home in Altamont, IL, daughter of Johanna Madonna(Cable) and Clarence Bernard Schmitz.

As a child her family moved from Altamont to Carlyle, IL where she met her husband, Bernard Butler while waitressing at a restaurant there...

Arline Ann Olsen

Arline Ann Olsen

Jun 27, 2020

Arline Ann Olsen, resident of Crystal Lake for the past 45 years, passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness on June 27, 2020.

She was born June 22, 1937 in Belle Fourche, SD, the daughter of Wilma and Troxel Boyer.

Arline was a 1955 graduate of Belle Fourche High School. She attended...

Alexander J. Lofendo

Alexander J. Lofendo

Jun 23, 2020

Alexander J. Lofendo, 58, recently of Johnsburg, formerly of Island Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 23, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1961 in Elmhurst, IL to the late Frank and Vicki (nee Ingro) Lofendo.

Alex was a proud veteran of the Navy and served our country for...

Irmgard (Cornelius)  Svejcar

Irmgard (Cornelius) Svejcar

Jun 23, 2020

Irmgard Svejcar, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020.

Irmgard was born in Bochum Riemke,  Germany on October 11, 1922. Before the second world war, she studied music in Switzerland which began a lifelong love of music. During occupation, she met the father of her children, James Charles Rich.  They arrived in New York City...

Peter R. Krallitsch

Peter R. Krallitsch

Jun 23, 2020

Peter R. Krallitsch, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 23, 2020.  He was born on February 4, 1950 in St. Georgen im Attergau, Austria to Peter and Gisela Krallitsch.

His early years were spent in Austria and at the age of 15 he emigrated to the United States with his parents and sisters.  His family...

Ruth Ann Klien

Ruth Ann Klien

Jun 22, 2020

Ruth Ann Klien (83) died peacefully in her home in Huntley, IL on June 22, 2020 with her family and dog by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and treasured friend.

Ruth loved bowling, doing Sudoku puzzles and playing cards with friends.  Ruth also loved snowmobiling at her vacation home in Wisconsin where...

Kevin D. Lesniewski

Kevin D. Lesniewski

Jun 22, 2020

Kevin D. Lesniewski, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Kevin was born in Chicago, IL on June 20, 1954. He was very involved in his counselling work. Kevin devoted his life to helping others and always had an ear to listen. In addition to...

Carol L. Dingle

Carol L. Dingle

Jun 21, 2020

Carol L. Dingle, a lifetime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2020. She was born in Woodstock, IL on February 6, 1939 to the late Carl and Hazel (Pecoy) Gulgren.

Carol met her husband of 57 years James on the racetrack while racing Austin Healy sports cars in the early 60’s and shared...

Jerome F. Libit

Jerome F. Libit

Jun 21, 2020

Jerome F. Libit, 83 of Barrington passed away June 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born July 6, 1936 in Chicago to Jerome and Frances Libit.

Jerry served proudly in the U.S.Army from 1956-1958.  He was a truck driver for Walgreen Drug Co. for over 42 years and was a member of...