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

Kenneth Robert Janiak

Kenneth Robert Janiak

Jan 19, 2020

Kenneth Robert Janiak, 73, of McHenry, born on March 4, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Aloysius and Irene Janiak (nee Sebeil) and passed away on January 19, 2020 in Barrington, IL. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Lora Jean Janiak. He is survived by his wife, Georgenne Van Geenen; his son,...

Kathleen "Kathy" D'Adamo

Kathleen "Kathy" D'Adamo

Jan 19, 2020

Kathleen Joyce D’Adamo (Skrak), 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in her home in Barrington, IL. She grew up in Prospect, PA, and later made her permanent home in Illinois where she met the love of her life, Mark D’Adamo. They were married on July 25, 1998.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband...

Harriet Jane Svensson

Harriet Jane Svensson

Jan 19, 2020

Harriet Jane Svensson, 92, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

She was born January 17, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Monrad and Helene (nee Sivertsen) Nedrebo.

Harriet will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...

Richard C. Mooney

Richard C. Mooney

Jan 19, 2020

Richard C. Mooney, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 80.  He was born on December 1, 1939, in Albany, OR to the late Claude and Gladys (nee Madden) Mooney.

Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Air Force after completing...

Sandra “Sandy” Neudahl

Sandra “Sandy” Neudahl

Jan 18, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Neudahl, maiden King, born Russo on September 23, 1958, transitioned to eternal life in her lord and savior Jesus Christ’s presence on January 18, 2020, as a result of complications during treatment of a recurrence of multiple myeloma. She was 61.

She was predeceased by her brother, Tony; mother,  Barbara; and...

Constance "Conni" Hummel

Constance "Conni" Hummel

Jan 18, 2020

Constance “Conni” Hummel, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born in Good Hope, IL to Virgil and Elinor (nee Mitchell) Washburn on February 19, 1943.

Conni married her high-school sweetheart, James “Jim” Hummel in 1965; they celebrated 49 years until his passing in 2015. She graduated from Florida State University with a B.A,...

Laurence E. Vondrasek, Jr.

Laurence E. Vondrasek, Jr.

Jan 18, 2020

Larry was born March 21, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to Laurence and Wilma Vondrasek. He passed away peacefully at his home January 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Lauren; son, Laurence (Heather); grandchildren, Samantha and Lincoln; and sister, Kathleen Schweder.  He was preceded in death by his parents....

Lloyd W. Mueller

Lloyd W. Mueller

Jan 17, 2020

Lloyd W. Mueller, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his winter home in Arizona.

He was born January 20, 1934 in Platteville Wisconsin, the son of the late William and Clara (Trankle) Mueller.

He graduated from Mount Hope, Wisconsin High School in 1952.  In 1956 he graduated from Cornell...

Nancy L. Alvord

Nancy L. Alvord

Jan 17, 2020

Nancy L. Alvord, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020.

She was born August 16, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Ted and Sophie Chudy.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Ralph) Sidorowicz of Crystal Lake and Kimberly England of Aurora, Colorado; and her grandchildren, Bryan Wiersma, Andrew...

Ann P. (Porteous)  Johnson

Ann P. (Porteous) Johnson

Jan 16, 2020

Ann P. Johnson, 86, of Barrington. Ann was born Aug. 18, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH to John and Leona Porteous. She passed away peacefully at her home at Sunrise Senior Living in Barrington Jan. 16, 2020. Ann is survived by her six children, Gail Ann J. Goldstead (Eric Jebsen), Mike Johnson, Kathy (Michael) Motch, Carol (Ken) Watt, Stephen Johnson,...

Micki Catherine Heck

Micki Catherine Heck

Jan 15, 2020

Micki Catherine Heck, nee Chialtas, age 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at Valley Hi Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

She was born January 4, 1930 to Mary and Gus Chialtas in Chicago where she resided until moving to Crystal Lake in 1954.

Micki attended University of Illinois as an art major...

Evelyn Knuth

Evelyn Knuth

Jan 15, 2020

Evelyn Anna-Marie Knuth (nee Kohlmann), 90, was born in Chicago, the only child of Klaus Heinrich and Anna (Freudenthal) Kohlmann, and passed away on January 15, 2020. Evelyn is survived by her children, Charles LeRoy (Heidi) Knuth, Nancy Lynn (George) Holtz, David Alan (Carol) Knuth; grandsons, Steven (Cori) Knuth and Matthew (Blythe, Special Friend) Knuth; and great-grandson, Marcus Knuth....

Brian "Wheels" Melhorn

Brian "Wheels" Melhorn

Jan 13, 2020

Brian “Wheels” Melhorn, 40, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Crystal Lake. He was born on May 10, 1979 in Peru, Indiana to Robert and Arla (nee Pearce) Melhorn.

Brian found great freedom in his wheelchair and great joy in his God-Daughters, Rosei and Ehle, along with, his many friends. He...

Rose Marie Bonanno

Rose Marie Bonanno

Jan 11, 2020

Rose Marie Bonanno, of Chicago, passed away January 11, 2020 in Crystal Lake at the age of 89.

She was born June 6, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Elizabeth Gerage.

On October 13, 1951, Rose Marie was united in marriage to Phillip T. Bonanno in Chicago.

Rose Marie...

Crystal Norma (Brandt)  Corderman

Crystal Norma (Brandt) Corderman

Jan 10, 2020

Crystal Corderman, a lifelong resident of Barrington, passed away on January 10, 2020 at the age of 89.   She was born in Barrington on February 2, 1930 to Norman and Opal Brandt.

Crystal was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Corderman, in 2007; and her brother, Duane Brandt in 2009.   She is survived by her nephew,...

William "Bill" J. Miller

William "Bill" J. Miller

Jan 9, 2020

William J. Miller, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born on September 27, 1931 in Chicago to the late William and Myrtle (nee Jacobson) Miller.

He was the doting caretaker for his parents and will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews and extended family....

Domenick "Nick" John Garibotti

Domenick "Nick" John Garibotti

Jan 9, 2020

Domenick (Nick) John Garibotti, PhD February 23, 1925-January 9, 2020.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Lazzaro and Margherita Garibotti. Nick was the beloved husband of 67 years of Caroline (Ricci); loving father of Laura (Robert Wiberg), Karen (Kevin Ward), Jeff (Missy) and Bruce; dear grandfather to Kate and Elle Wiberg, Erik (Abby) Ward and Kris (Ali) Ward...

Johnston Richard Blakely, Jr.

Johnston Richard Blakely, Jr.

Jan 8, 2020

Johnston Richard Blakely, Jr., age 92, of Crystal Lake and formerly of St. Charles and Maywood, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 with his family by his side.

John was born on April 28, 1927 in Chicago. He was a maintenance machinist at Alcoa, Mars, GNP and Shapewire where he became Production Supervisor. John loved to...

Olga Surratt

Olga Surratt

Jan 7, 2020

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, from 4pm until  8pm with a service at 6:30pm at the funeral home.

Holly Suzanne (Sanders)  Pighini

Holly Suzanne (Sanders) Pighini

Jan 6, 2020

Holly Suzanne Pighini (nee Sanders), age 47, of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Holly was born on November, 15th, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Psychology and held two masters degrees in education and administration.  She was...