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

Josephine Bernero

Josephine Bernero

Jun 1, 2019

Josephine Bernero, 88, of Evanston passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019. She was born on January 10, 1931 in Chicago to the late Joseph and Mary (nee DiPasquale) LoScalzo.

Josephine was an avid reader and life-long student of world culture, global politics, classic history and the arts. She proudly celebrated her Italian heritage every chance she...

Dolores (Hoppe)  Olsen

Dolores (Hoppe) Olsen

May 31, 2019

Dolores N. Olsen (nee Hoppe), age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Dolores was born on June 30, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. She was an avid card player who also loved bingo and shopping. Dolores enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed by all...

Tamala "Tammy" Joy (Knott)  Wiley

Tamala "Tammy" Joy (Knott) Wiley

May 30, 2019

Tamala Joy Wiley “Momma Tammy”, a saint saved by the blood of Jesus, went to meet her Lord Thursday, May 30, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born July 4, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was raised by loving parents, Gary Byron and Teresa Kay Knott.  Tammy married the love of her life, Michael Edward Wiley, May 4, 1984...

Stewart Tanakatsubo

Stewart Tanakatsubo

May 29, 2019

Stewart was born October 25, 1955 in Chicago, IL.  He passed away May 29, 2019 in Arlington Heights.

Stewart is survived by his wife of 22 years, Roberta; children, Brian (Angela) Tanakatsubo, Corri Tanakatsubo, and Tad (Kelly) Tanakatsubo; step son, Guy (Deanna) Hetterling; grandchildren, Riley, Avery, Korbin, Evan, Graeson, Emma, and Julia expected in August;...

Dean L Smith Sr.

Dean L Smith Sr.

May 29, 2019

Dean L. Smith Sr., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

Dean was born on June 23, 1937 in Hartland, IL.  He was a 1955 graduate of Harvard High School.  After graduating, he served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Dean was an avid gardener, especially...

Joshua Bloomfield

Joshua Bloomfield

May 28, 2019

Joshua Bloomfield, 29, of Chicago, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away on May 28, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1990 in Park Ridge, IL to Jeremy and Sylvia (nee McNutt) Bloomfield.

Joshua was quick witted and brought laughter to any room. You could always spot him with his beautiful blue eyes and big smile. Joshua...

Sue Ellen Cassiday

Sue Ellen Cassiday

May 28, 2019

Sue Ellen Cassiday, 81, of Barrington passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s Disease on May 28, 2019. She was born on June 21, 1937 in Alexandria, VA to the late Byron and Phyllis (nee Hetche) Huie.

Sue Ellen was united in marriage to John Cassiday on June 14, 1958; they celebrated 60 years of marriage and raised four...

Elizabeth "Beth" Lynne Ramsdale Diller

Elizabeth "Beth" Lynne Ramsdale Diller

May 27, 2019

Elizabeth Lynne “Beth” Ramsdale Diller, of Fox River Grove, passed away peacefully after a long but brave battle with cancer on May 27, 2019 at the age of 57. She was born on September 26, 1961 in Norfolk, VA to Joseph and Lynne (nee Lommen) Ramsdale.

She was a retired elementary school teacher having most recently taught...

Edmund Frederick Wichman III

Edmund Frederick Wichman III

May 24, 2019

Edmund Frederick Wichman III, 73, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was born August 2, 1945, to Grace and Edmund F. Wichman Jr.

A lifelong Barrington resident, Ed graduated Barrington High School in 1963, Western Illinois University in 1967, and received his Masters from the University of Illinois in 1972. For 34 years, Ed taught...

Francis J. Horkavi

Francis J. Horkavi

May 24, 2019

Francis J. Horkavi, 87, of Barrington, was born on July 14, 1931, to the late Michael and Anna Horkavi and passed away on May 24, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Francis was the dear husband of Patricia (nee Ahern) for 61 years; proud father of Anna (Jim) Davis, Judy Horkavi, Peggie (Mark) Wollney, Francis (Sara) Horkavi...

Charles "Chuck" Verne Walker

Charles "Chuck" Verne Walker

May 24, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Verne Walker, 88, of Deer Park and Hoffman Estates, IL passed peacefully away on May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence (nee Ptasinski). He is survived by his son, Chuck (Carol), and grandchildren, Lauren (Chad) and Chuck IV (Karoline). A life well lived, Pa – you will always be in our hearts....

LaDonna Kay Goss

LaDonna Kay Goss

May 23, 2019

LaDonna Kay Goss passed away and became our heavenly angel early May 23, 2019, with her family by her side. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Leo; daughter, Vicki Lynn (Robert) Lepianka and granddog, Kalli Ice of Valrico, FL; daughter, Karen (Greg) Kavanagh; grandchildren, Julie Kay and Steven, and grandkitty, Misty of Bedford,...

Anthony J. "Tony" Gazda

Anthony J. "Tony" Gazda

May 23, 2019

Anthony J. Gazda, of Lake in the Hills, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the age of 36.

He was born August 31, 1982 in Barrington, the son of Michael J. and Christine F. Gazda.

At the age of 16, Tony started his work in construction. Most recently, Tony was a member of Local...

Trudy Ann (Cree)  Barrie

Trudy Ann (Cree) Barrie

May 23, 2019

Trudy Barrie was a wonderful mother, a loving partner and a caring sister.  She was truly the life of the party and will live on in the memories of all who knew her.

Trudy is survived by her children Michell (Brad) Dehnert and Tom Venner, her boyfriend, Mike Rupnow, and siblings Penny House, Rebecca Cree and Charles...

Barry Buzan

Barry Buzan

May 22, 2019

Barry G. Buzan, 78, of Barrington, IL was born on February 15, 1941 and passed away on May 22, 2019.

Beloved husband of Marian (nee Cohen Venuso); step-father of Rick (Joy) Venuso; brother-in-law, Ralph Whitlock; uncle of Dennis Whitlock and Susan Evans-Whitlock

Barry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. During his working career,...

Douglas Paul Swanson

Douglas Paul Swanson

May 21, 2019

Douglas Swanson, of Oakwood Hills, formerly of East Dundee, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born March 9, 1946 in Genoa, IL, the son of the late Harold Alfred and Vera Elizabeth (nee Fischbach) Swanson.

Doug was an insurance agent for 40 years with American Family Insurance. An...

Joan Marie Brenner

Joan Marie Brenner

May 19, 2019

Joan Marie Brenner (nee Zgliczynski), 88, formerly of Palatine and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  She was born August 15, 1930 in Chicago to George and Stella (nee Bajorek) Zgliczynski,

Joan was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She treasured her family and would often say she was so blessed.

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John Price Williams

John Price Williams

May 19, 2019

John “Willy” Williams, age 82, of Barrington passed away May19, 2019. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Walbaum), loving father of Kathy (John) McEnroe and Kristin (Eric) Harding, brother of Carol (John) Stelle and grandfather of Mary, John, Caleb, Esther and Jane Harding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Price and Bernice Williams.

He enjoyed a 40 year...

Mary Uhrich

Mary Uhrich

May 18, 2019

Mary Uhrich, 64, of Woodstock, passed away May 18, 2019.

Mary is survived by her children, Lisa (Hagop) Kholamian, Eddie Ruiz and Nina Ruiz.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra...

Bill Mack

Bill Mack

May 18, 2019

William “Bill” Mack passed away Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm with his family close by.

Bill was born in Jefferson City, Missouri and would have been 83 years old on August 27 of this year. He was preceded in death by his parents Sydney and Gertrude (Walls) Mack.

Bill was a graduate of Crystal...