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

Marilyn Curry McAllister

Marilyn Curry McAllister

Jun 5, 2020

Marilyn C. McAllister died on June 5, 2020. She was born October 27, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Lucille Curry. She married Charles W. McAllister August 19, 1950 in the Methodist Church in Winchester, Mass. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage before Charles died in October 2010. Mrs. McAllister attended Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, and graduated...

H. Cameron "Cam" Baughn

H. Cameron "Cam" Baughn

Jun 3, 2020

H. Cameron “Cam” Baughn, 78, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, of Lake Zurich, passed away in peace and comfort on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia Ann “Pattie” for 55 and a half years; loving father of Tina Ann; and dear grandfather of Daniel Patrick Barac. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pattie; son, Kevin Andrew;...

Cheyenne Lee Johnson

Cheyenne Lee Johnson

Jun 3, 2020

Cheyenne Lee Johnson (nee Meyers), passed away peacefully at 7:33 p.m. on June 3, 2020 at the age of 24. Cheyenne is and will be forever loved by her husband, Benjamin M. Johnson, infant son, Jayden; mother Charity Meyers, father Brad Hoops (Allison), sisters Emma Meyers-Hoops and Finnley Jessogne, brothers Jack Meyers-Hoops and Jaxson Jessogne, maternal grandparents, Bobby and...

Anne Bania

Anne Bania

Jun 3, 2020

Anne Bania passed away peacefully June 3, 2020 in Hawthorn Woods with her loving family by her side.  She was born February 19, 1935 in Poland to Gregory and Maria Grodzicki.

Anne loved spending time with her family and found joy and beauty in the garden.

Anne is survived by her children, Ted (Audrey) Bania,...

Adam Michael Antoni

Adam Michael Antoni

Jun 2, 2020

Adam Michael Antoni, of Port Barrington, passed away suddenly on June 2, 2020 at the age of 41.

He was born April 16, 1979 in Arlington Heights, the son of Larry and Diane Antoni.

Adam leaves behind his loving wife, Jennifer; his children, Chase, Alivia, and Alec; his sister, Amy Lynn Sutton; his parents, Larry...

Stephen Haugh

Stephen Haugh

Jun 2, 2020

Stephen McGrath Haugh, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Steve put himself through Quigley North High School in Chicago in preparation for the priesthood. He was advised that a teaching degree would be useful, so he put himself through Northern in 3 years. It was there he met Peggy and...

Helen Spitaler

Helen Spitaler

Jun 2, 2020

Helen Spitaler, loving spouse, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Helen was born in Zurich, Switzerland to Anna and Otto Kimmich. She moved to Chicago in her early 20’s where she met her love, Fred Spitaler. They were married July 19, 1952 and raised two sons, Fred Jr. and Richard, and one daughter,...

Donald R. Suchy

Donald R. Suchy

Jun 2, 2020

Donald R. Suchy, 83, of Barrington passed away on June 2, 2020.  He was born in Barrington Hills, IL on December 15, 1936 to the late Milo and Violet (nee Kreeger) Suchy.

Donald was born in a farm house on Meadow Hill Road west of Barrington. He lived on 18 th Street in Barrington since 1958. Donald...

Larry L. Elder

Larry L. Elder

Jun 2, 2020

Larry L. Elder, of Crystal Lake, formerly of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully from COVID-19 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

He was born July 5, 1940 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of the late Clyde James and Louise Caroline (nee Fowler) Elder.

Larry was a gifted artist that...

Harry N Dillon

Harry N Dillon

May 31, 2020

Harry Nelson Dillon, 91, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at The Gables at Norris Square in Cottage Grove, MN, where he had resided for four months.

He was born on June 9, 1928, in a garage apartment on McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake, the only child of Harry J. Dillon and...

George Joseph Zimmermann

George Joseph Zimmermann

May 31, 2020

George Joseph Zimmermann, born February 22, 1930 in Chicago, the late son of Joseph Theodore and Theresa (nee Vonashek) Zimmermann, he passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Barrington.

On July 19, 1952 at Nebo Lutheran Church in Chicago, George was united in marriage to Carole Erlandson. They celebrated 64...

Anna Marie Anderson

Anna Marie Anderson

May 30, 2020

Anna Marie Anderson, 98, of Barrington Illinois and formerly of Chicago, Illinois died on Sunday May 30th.  She was born on February 9, 1922 in Staunton, IL to the late Joseph and Anna Soltyr. She is predeceased by her husband Francis “Red” Anderson.

Anna was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was very...

Yuan Chun Eugene "Gene" Chang

Yuan Chun Eugene "Gene" Chang

May 29, 2020

Yuan Chun Eugene “Gene” Chang, 98, an accomplished civil engineer, lifetime scholar, and beloved father and husband, passed away quietly at his home with his family in Barrington on Friday, May 29, 2020. Gene was born on Jan. 15, 1922 in Wuxi, China.

He earned his first Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from St. John’s University...

Danny Lee Little

Danny Lee Little

May 28, 2020

Danny Lee Little, 75, of Crystal Lake passed away at home on May 28, 2020.   He was born on December 28, 1944 in Cheshire, OH to Eddie and Nellie (nee Frazier) Little; the youngest of ten children.

Danny is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita (nee Nutter); his children, Kimberly Meadows and Scott (Heather) Little;...

Frank Campagna

Frank Campagna

May 26, 2020

Frank Campagna, 93, of South Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020. He was born on January 5, 1927 in Triggiano, Italy to the late Joseph and Filomena (nee Ottolino) Campagna.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lucy (nee Roca); children, Philomena (Bob) Kreiling, Joseph (Grethe) Campagna, Mary Campagna, Frances (Ronald) Leston;...

Charles Dennis Coventry

Charles Dennis Coventry

May 25, 2020

Charles "Charlie" Dennis Coventry, November 18, 1948 - May 25, 2020. Charlie was a long-time resident of Trout Valley, Illinois. After retiring, he spent most of his time on peaceful Buckatabon Lake in Conover, Wisconsin. Charlie graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 1967. Some of his fondest memories were at the University of Illinois in Champaign where he was...

Bruce Edward Donnelly

Bruce Edward Donnelly

May 25, 2020

Bruce Edward Donnelly, age 65, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home in Barrington, Illinois. He was born in Arlington, VA and moved to Barrington, IL in 1968, where he graduated from Barrington High School in 1973.

He worked as a Foreign Service Officer in Pakistan and Germany, and later received...

Nora Reyna Wadhwa

Nora Reyna Wadhwa

May 25, 2020

Nora Reyna Wadhwa, of Highland Park, passed away on May 25, 2020 at the age of 82.

She was born February 20, 1938 in Iquitos, Peru, the daughter of the late Roberto and Rosa Reyna. Nora came to the United States in 1964 and settled in the Chicago area.  She worked as a Registered Nurse for over...

Jack A. Claes

Jack A. Claes

May 24, 2020

Jack A. Claes, 96, passed away peacefully of natural causes May 24, 2020.  He was born March 6, 1924 in Edgewater, New Jersey.  Jack was a beloved father, husband, WWII veteran, and a leader whose creativity and vision shaped award-winning parks and recreation facilities.

In 1943 Jack volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served honorably...

William D Engvall

William D Engvall

May 22, 2020

William "Bill" Engvall of Deer Park was born July16, 1929 in Antigo, WI.  He passed away peacefully May 22, 2020 at his home at the age of 90 years old.

Bill and his wife, Jean, raised their family of four children in Hillside, IL and South Barrington, IL.  He also lived for several years in...