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

Gina Lynn Kern

Gina Lynn Kern

Jun 9, 2019

Gina Lynn Kern, of McHenry, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Chicago at the age of 42.

She was born September 19, 1976 in Chicago, the daughter of Adam and Cheryl (nee Richardson) Kern.

Gina began working with Sage Products right out of high school where she would remain for 17 years and rise...

Edith V. Maycroft

Edith V. Maycroft

Jun 9, 2019

Edith Maycroft, 94, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2019. She was born on February 17, 1925 in Venezuela to John and Anna (nee Gunderson) Christiansen. Edith was united in marriage on June 25, 1952 in Chicago to Ira Maycroft; they celebrated 32 years of marriage until his passing 1984.

Edith will be deeply...

Brandon Guardado

Brandon Guardado

Jun 8, 2019

Visitation for Brandon will be held Thursday, June 20, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service and military honors beginning at 8:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave. (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Carol Highfield Nelson

Carol Highfield Nelson

Jun 8, 2019

Carol was born October 11, 1922 in Chicago.  She passed away peacefully June 8, 2019 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol is survived by her children, Larry (Sue) Nelson, Mark (Carolyne) Nelson, and Patricia (Greg) Morin,  grandchildren, Sandy (Ron) Golminas, Julie (Jeff) Clifford, Timothy Nelson (Brittany) ,Meredith (Ryan)Sikes, Annika Morin, Kyle Morin, step grandchildren, Andy...

Diane F. O'Donnell

Diane F. O'Donnell

Jun 8, 2019

Diane O’Donnell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 8, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born in Albany, NY, on February 21, 1937. Diane was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Bob, also known as Bobby Nice Guy.

Diane was a 46 year resident of Crystal Lake. She worked...

Beverly (Dogoda)  Kostner

Beverly (Dogoda) Kostner

Jun 8, 2019

Beverly Kostner, 81, passed away June 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 18, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Irene (nee Klybor) Dogoda.

Beverly was a graduate of Crystal Lake Community High School in 1955. After graduation she worked at Barco in Barrington, IL.

On May 19,...

Anginetti Lenora Urch

Anginetti Lenora Urch

Jun 7, 2019

Anginetti “Netta” Lenora Urch, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 7, 2019. Netta was born on May 2, 1972 in Aliceville, AL and moved to Illinois in 1974.

Netta attended kindergarten at Clay Street School in Woodstock, IL and graduated from Alden-Hebron High School in Hebron, IL. While in high school, Netta participated...

Mary Ellen Raterman Rowe

Mary Ellen Raterman Rowe

Jun 7, 2019

Mary Ellen Raterman Rowe, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2019, at her home in Barrington, IL. She was the beloved wife of Charles Spencer Rowe for 32 years. She formerly lived in Mt. Prospect, IL; Ridgewood, NJ; Lake Forest, CA; and Williamsburg, VA.

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Lois Ginger Fuentes

Lois Ginger Fuentes

Jun 7, 2019

Lois Ginger Fuentes, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 67.

She was born August 23, 1951 in Greenville, MI to the late Harold Dean and Virgilene (nee Briggs) Moore.

Lois is survived by her children, Brian (Jeana) Feagan, Stacy (Tom) Zaharias and Scott (Denise) Feagan; her grandchildren, Zachary,...

Gordon Eugene Speer

Gordon Eugene Speer

Jun 5, 2019

Gordon Eugene Speer (December 25, 1933―June 5, 2019) Gordon Eugene Speer of Sterling, Illinois, passed away June 5th, 2019, while under the exceptional care of Cedar Lake Memory Care in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and JourneyCare hospice.  Gordon was born on Christmas Day 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Harland Russell and Frances May (nee French)...

David Sibley Mastroianni

David Sibley Mastroianni

Jun 5, 2019

David Sibley Mastroianni, 49, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, June 5, 2019, after a long and arduous battle. He fought very bravely until the very end. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of Susan Sibley and Anthony Mastroianni. He leaves behind aunts, uncles, a multitude of cousins, friends and other extended...

Victor H. Tenikat

Victor H. Tenikat

Jun 5, 2019

Victor H. Tenikat, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the age of 77.

He was born April 27, 1942, the son of the late Victor and Helen (nee Yeshinski) Tenikat.

Victor was employed with Motorola for over 36 years and held the title of manager for 30 years. He was a...

Lillian H. (Linder)  Ries

Lillian H. (Linder) Ries

Jun 5, 2019

Lillian H. Ries (nee Linder), of Arlington Heights, and formerly of Peoria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late James Ries, Sr. for 37 years; devoted mother of Jim Ries, Jr. and Nancy Kontney; cherished grandmother of Jimmy Ries, John Ries, Meredith Ries, Beth Kontney, Ben Kontney and Curt Kontney;...

Helmut Rauchleitner

Helmut Rauchleitner

Jun 5, 2019

Helmut Rauchleitner, 81, of Crystal Lake passed away on June 5, 2019 after a courageous fight at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. He was born on July 5, 1937, in Austria to Johann and Theresia (nee Schoengrundner) Rauchleitner.  Helmut was married to his loving wife of 33 years, Theresia Rauchleitner who preceded him in death.

Helmut was the...

Jerome J. O'Keeffe

Jerome J. O'Keeffe

Jun 3, 2019

Jerome John O’Keeffe, 92, of Wilmette, died Monday, June 3, 2019, in Crystal Lake surrounded by family. He was born on September 14, 1926, to Edward Raymond and Rosemary O’Keeffe in Newark, New Jersey. Jerome was married to his loving wife of 63 years, Marcia S. O’Keeffe who preceded him in death. Jerome missed his final semester in high...

Andrea Maree Hesse

Andrea Maree Hesse

Jun 2, 2019

Andrea Maree Hesse, of Crystal Lake, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 74.

She was born March 13, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska, the only child of the late Gerald Wayne and Grace Elizabeth (nee Schuler) Hale.

Andrea received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Iowa State University....

Gaylen N. Larson

Gaylen N. Larson

Jun 2, 2019

Gaylen Nevoy Larson was born in Sandwich, IL on January 24, 1940, to Nevoy and Genevieve Larson.  He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019, after a long and brave struggle with Parkinson's Disease.

Gaylen met Joanne (Matthew) Larson while both were involved in the Illinois 4-H program. They married while attending Northern Illinois University.  Gaylen was...

Willard H. Murray

Willard H. Murray

Jun 2, 2019

Willard H. Murray, 85, of Barrington passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019.  He was born on August 14, 1933 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Dorothy Murray.

Willard proudly served his country in the Marines as a pilot and went on to fly for United Airlines retiring after a career of 34 years.  Willard was quick...

Michael A. Zychowski

Michael A. Zychowski

Jun 1, 2019

Michael A. “Cowboy” Zychowski, 61, of McHenry, formerly Crystal Lake passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home. Mike was born July 1, 1957 in Chicago and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He was an avid gun enthusiast and outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and boating and was always ready for any new adventure....

Susan Walsh

Susan Walsh

Jun 1, 2019

Susan Stanley Walsh, born October 22, 1932; died June 1, 2019.  She was born in Davenport, Iowa to Arthur E. Stanley and Mary Louise (Voss) Myers.

Susan attended the Villa De Chantal, a Catholic girls’ high school in Rock Island, Illinois.  After graduating, she was admitted to Lake Forest College.  There, she met and fell...