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

Kedar Sukhatme

Kedar Sukhatme

2025

Kedar Uday Sukhatme, 53 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1971 in Seattle, WA. The son of Uday and Medha (née Agashe) Sukhatme.

Kedar was a distinguished public interest lawyer. He dedicated his career to helping those who were less fortunate and impacted the lives of countless Illinoisans. As managing partner...

Robert Frank Heinke

Robert Frank Heinke

Sep 5, 2025

Robert F. Heinke, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 86 after courageously battling Parkison's for five years.

He was born February 15, 1939 in Chicago, the son of the late Walter and Elenore (née Stifter) Heinke. After serving in the military, he married the love of his life,...

John H. Loretan

John H. Loretan

Sep 5, 2025

John H. Loretan, of Woodstock, IL, passed away September 5, 2025 at the age of 90.

He was born October 25, 1934 in Athol, MA, the son of the late Hubert and Lydia (nee Dubovik) Loretan.

John worked as a mechanical engineer in the valve industry. Additionally, he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed flying, and participating with...

Ronald "Ron" W. Johnson

Ronald "Ron" W. Johnson

Sep 5, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Johnson, 76, of Lake Zurich, passed away on September, 5, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1949, in Chicago to the late William and Mary Jane Johnson. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for nearly 40 years, retiring as a supervisor from the Highland Park Post Office.

A true Chicago sports fan, Ron loved his White Sox...

Wil Nagel

Wil Nagel

Sep 4, 2025

Wil Nagel, 60, of Addison, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1965 in Evanston, IL to Gerald and Claramay Nagel.

Wil will be deeply missed by his partner, Megan; his daughter, Gemma; his siblings: Debara Preston, Donna Head (John Mays) and Jerry Nagel (Suzanne Nagel); his nephews and nieces: Ben Head (Christina Granfield), Katie...

Timothy S. Molloy

Timothy S. Molloy

Sep 3, 2025

Timothy Shawn Molloy, of McHenry, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the age of 66.

He was born June 10, 1959 in Elgin, the son of the late Robert and Ursula (nee Monette) Molloy.

Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Marines Corps, where he was a Cobra Helicopter Mechanic. After leaving the...

David Arthur Sears

David Arthur Sears

Sep 2, 2025

David “Dave” Arthur Sears, 56, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on September 2, 2025. Dave was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lawrence William “Jerry” Sears and Melba Sue (Bowen) Sears.

He owned and operated an overhead garage door company for many years. His business was well known for quality work and prompt service. Dave was also an avid race car...

Beatrice McCann Duffy

Beatrice McCann Duffy

2025

Beatrice McCann Duffy, 98, of Barrington Hills. Illinois. died peacefully at home on September 2, 2025. She is survived by her eight children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband T. Dennis Duffy. Beatrice was raised on a farm in Cando, North Dakota, where she milked 11 cows each morning before attending school. She loved poetry and...

Jeffrey I. Lieber

Jeffrey I. Lieber

Sep 1, 2025

Jeffrey I. Lieber, of McHenry, passed away surrounded by family on September 1, 2025.

Jeff was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor of Science from the New York Institute of Technology in New York City, then moved to Chicago, where he earned his Master of Arts at Columbia College.

Jeff spent his career in communications, working as...

Cynthia J. (McLean) Kimball

Cynthia J. (McLean) Kimball

Aug 31, 2025

Cynthia J. (McLean) Kimball, 71, of Crystal Lake, passed away on August 31, 2025.

She was born on August 24, 1954, in Elgin to Hugh and Elizabeth (Bainbridge) McLean and grew up in Crystal Lake. Cynthia graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School and later attended McHenry County College. She worked for many years at JP Morgan Chase.

Cynthia met John Kimball...

Edward J. Kaczmarek Jr.

Edward J. Kaczmarek Jr.

Aug 31, 2025

Edward J. Kaczmarek Jr., 70 years of age and resident of Gilberts, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

He was born on August 28, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Mary (Dumovich) Kaczmarek.

Edward attended Prosser High school and went on to become a Master Automotive Mechanic for...

Gary E. Langos Sr.

Gary E. Langos Sr.

Aug 30, 2025

After 84 years on this earth Gary Sr conducted his last demolition job and broke through the gates of heaven. Gary was a demolition expert and the owner of Langos Corp. Prior to his industrious demolition career he raced cars and chased his first wife Patricia with whom he had four children, Gary Jr (Julie), Steven (Lily), Rick (Melanie), and...

Lillian J. "Lolly" Buckingham

Lillian J. "Lolly" Buckingham

Aug 29, 2025

Lillian Joan “Lolly” Buckingham, 91 years of age and resident of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, with her two children by her side.

She was born on March 17, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Arthur and Lillian (Burke) Moreau. In addition to Chicago, the family lived in Dallas, Texas, and Appleton, Wisconsin. She was united...

Anna Luebke

Anna Luebke

Aug 29, 2025

Anna Luebke, 77 of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Poland to Sylvester and Stephanie (nee Wozniczka) Rosa.

Anna married her first husband, Jerry, and together, they had their son, Robert. After their separation, she proudly raised Robert as a single mother. Years later, she met the love of her...

Anthony Edmond Allen

Anthony Edmond Allen

Aug 29, 2025

Anthony Edmond Allen, 58, of Algonquin, passed away August 29, 2025, at Loyola Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1967, in Chicago to Robert and Floy (Policheri) Allen.

Tony met his wife, Kelli, at Iowa State University. They married on November 7, 1992, at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Park Forest, and were blessed with two sons, Joshua and Zachary.

After...

Nicholas Gregory Milano

Nicholas Gregory Milano

Aug 28, 2025

Nicholas Gregory Milano, 53, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 28, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1971 in Oak Park to Tony and Eileen Milano.

In addition to his parents, Nick is survived by his siblings, Sarah (Dwain) Lunau, Meg (Leo) Koszielinksi, Daniel and Christopher Milano; his nieces and nephew, Julie...

Kathleen Martz-Betlinski

Kathleen Martz-Betlinski

Aug 25, 2025

Beloved wife, aunt, sister, cousin, friend and mother of Joseph Michael, her stillborn son (6/12/1983), passed away on Monday, August 25th and returned to God for whom she was created.

Kathleen was a student of God in the Catholic church and touched many in the parishes of Holy Family (Inverness), St. Theresa (Palatine) and St. Anne (Barrington) as well as other...

Janice Sorensen Reiland

Janice Sorensen Reiland

Aug 24, 2025

Janice Esther (Sorensen) Reiland was born at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL on April 21, 1926, to Earl and Esther (Sebastian) Sorensen. She grew up in a loving home along with her sister, Betty (Sorensen) Welker, and carried the values of family, faith, and resilience throughout her life.

Janice graduated from Taft High School and then began a short career...

Joan Marie Hooper

Joan Marie Hooper

Aug 22, 2025

Joan Marie Hooper, a devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on January 5, 1932, in Chicago to Otto and Anna Samp, Joan lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, joy, and unwavering faith.

A lifelong Catholic, Joan was an active parishioner and dedicated member of her...

Paul Andrew Noble

Paul Andrew Noble

Aug 21, 2025

Paul Noble, a devoted father, son, and brother, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 59.

Born May 7, 1966, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, to John and Gladys Noble, Paul grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Elmhurst College, where he played football and walked onto the baseball team – a testament to his determination...