Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Joan B. Stacey
Sep 9, 2019
Joan Barbara Stacey, 84, of Huntley, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL and Grapevine, TX, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2019. She loved playing Bridge with friends, gardening, and especially having her family together for holiday meals.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her sons, Joe (Linda) Vonckx and Bob (Julie) Vonckx; her sister,...
Michael S. Hansen
Sep 8, 2019
Michael S. Hansen, 42, of Chicago passed away suddenly Sunday, September 8, 2019 on a camping trip with friends. He was born in Woodstock on April 24, 1977 to Earl and Kay Hansen.
Mike graduated from Crystal Lake South High School class of 1995. He attended University of Illinois graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and...
Delores E. Robinson
Sep 7, 2019
Delores Elmina Lavine Robinson, 95, passed away on September 7, 2019 at Lemont Nursing Home. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Silence Golden and Henry Lavine; her sisters, Ida May Otto and Maxine Wold; and her brothers, George and Hugh Robinson.
Delores was a proud veteran of U. S. Army Air Corps/Air Force, serving during...
Raymond R. Panaia
Sep 6, 2019
Raymond R. Panaia, 89, of Deer Park, passed away September 6, 2019 after a brief illness. He was able to spend his last days with his family by his side. Raymond was born June 4, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to Vincenzo and Theresa (nee Cusaro) Panaia, who together had immigrated from southern Italy. Raymond was a veteran of the...
Anthony "Tony" Corona
Sep 4, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Corona, 76, of McHenry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 4, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Augustino Salvatore and Adeline Rose (nee Friedle) Corona.
Tony will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Kathryn Corona; children, Amanda Kaye...
Georgette Elaine (Ross) Strobel
Sep 3, 2019
Georgette Elaine (nee Ross) Strobel, born September 6, 1979 in Elgin, Illinois, passed away on September 3, 2019 at the age of 39 in Park Ridge Illinois.
Georgette, known to her friends and family as “Laney”, is survived by her two children, Aven Michael Strobel and Mya Jade Strobel; her sister, Susan Jean Zaleski; mother, Peggy Elaine...
Mary Catherine Casey
Sep 3, 2019
Mary Catherine Casey, 84, of Island Lake, born on Nov. 29, 1934 passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2019.
Loving mother of Kevin (Shelley), Charlene (Lenny) Gaul, Catherine Pozzie, Martin (Jennifer), Eileen (Butch) Novak, Terri Brummer, Robert (Brenda) and Edward (Shelley); proud grandmother of Kelly (Jeff) Brincat, Kyle (Ellen) Casey, Lenny (Jessie) Gaul, Erin (Brenden) Cannon, Nicole...
Barbara A. Pahios
Sep 2, 2019
Barbara was born June 20, 1935 in Milwaukee. She passed away September 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother, remarkable cook, gardener and seamstress. She loved to spend time with family especially at holidays. She also enjoyed a good Cubs game. Barbara is survived by her children, Penelope Pahios, Mark (Tracy) Pahios, and Geoffrey...
Elvan Lloyd Blucker
Sep 1, 2019
Elvan L. Blucker, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Elvan was a graduate of Dundee Community High School and worked as a tool and mold maker. He married his loving wife, Karen, on September 12, 1961 at North Shore Baptist Church. Elvan was a member of Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake. In his...
Lynn Morton Pensinger
Sep 1, 2019
Lynn Morton Pensinger, 81, of Woodstock, Illinois, died peacefully on September 1, 2019, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, from 4-7pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 10am...
Eileen M. (O'Toole) Bianca
Sep 1, 2019
Eileen was born September 12, 1957 to Donald and Mary O’Toole. She passed away, surrounded by her loving family, September 1, 2019 after a 2 year battle with cancer.
Eileen is survived by her children: Brad, Amanda and Michael (Molly) Bianca; fiancée, Bob Huber; mother, Mary O’Toole; siblings: Mike (Lin) O’Toole, Tim (Chris) O’Toole and Lorrie (Greg...
Carol Joyce Vander Meade
Aug 31, 2019
Carol Joyce Vander Meade, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2019 at the age of 70. She was born on November 5, 1948 in Denver, CO to Wendell and Joyce (nee Beggs) Winn.
A graduate of Northern Illinois University, she met her loving husband, Larry, while earning a Bachelor of Science in...
Joe Ornelas
Aug 31, 2019
Joe was born December 6, 1926 in San Sebastián, Mexico. He passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 in Woodstock.
Joe is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lola; son, Joseph (Delphine) Ornelas, Jr.; grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Finch, Angela (Shawn) Young, Joseph (Emily) Ornelas III, and Jennie (Adam) Davis; great grandchildren, Grace, Colin, Anna, Logan, Ben, Bryce,...
Patricia Ann (Sund) Philpot
Aug 29, 2019
Patricia Ann Philpot, 83, of Crystal Lake, was born on March 23, 1936 to the late Clarence and Julianna Sund, and passed away on August 29, 2019 surrounded by family. Pat was the loving wife of Clarence “Phil” for 65 years; beloved mother of Michael (Cheryl) Philpot, Mark Philpot, Bonita “Bonnie” (David) Roliardi and William “Bill” Philpot; cherished grandmother...
Jane T. (Kerr) Taylor
Aug 27, 2019
Jane Theresa Taylor (nee Kerr), 82, of Grayslake and Bull Shoals, Arkansas, was born on August 22, 1937 in Belfast, Ireland and passed away on August 27, 2019. Jane was the loving mother of Diane (Mike) Sherwood, Coleen (Mike) Wegel, Timothy Taylor, Jr. and Theresa (the late David) Preusker; dear grandmother of Ron (Christina Mejia) Walsh, Melissa (Erik Stark)...
Stephen R. Peppa
Aug 26, 2019
Stephen Peppa, of Barrington, IL was born February 21, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA to Susan Banks and the late Horst Peppa. He died unexpectedly on August 26, 2019 at the age of 57. Stephen is survived by his mother, Susan; his sister, Deborah Steinhauer; his three children, Chelsea (27), Madison (26), and Cole (18); and his many friends....
Louis R. Bending
Aug 25, 2019
Louis R. Bending, 44, of Rockford and formerly of Oakwood Hills, was born on March 22, 1975 to Edward and the late Charlotte Bending, and passed away suddenly on August 24, 2019. Louis was the husband of Shannon (nee Webb); cherished father of Nadia; beloved son of Edward (Mary Quinlivan) Bending; dear brother of Edward C. (Laura), Gregory (Melissa),...
Florence C. (Dziurgot) Wolek
Aug 25, 2019
Florence C. Wolek, 92, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully to the care of our Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Barrington at JourneyCare surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1927, to Walter and Angeline (nee Kilian) Dziurgot.
Florence married the love of her life, Richard September 15, 1945, at St John Cantius...
Kevin John Deacon
Aug 25, 2019
***Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to Camp Paradise, Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E. Algonquin Rd., South Barrington, IL 60010. ***
Kevin John Deacon, 30 of South Barrington, IL was born on October 24, 1988 in Mount Kisco, NY and passed away in an accident on August 25, 2019 in Chicago, IL.
...Margarita "Maggi" Bauer
Aug 23, 2019
Margarita “Maggi” Bauer, of Barrington passed away peacefully on August 23, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born on June 10, 1930 to the late Gabriel and Maria Esther Espinoza.
Maggi was the middle (and tallest!) of three daughters. She adored older sister, Esther and younger sister, Irene. Maggi was an artist from the day...


