Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Bill Fairfield
Jul 13, 2026
William H. Fairfield Jr., age 70, of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, passed away on July 13, 2026. Known to family and friends simply as Bill, he was a man of remarkable intelligence, wit, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved.
Bill was a 1978 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was a member of Company F-4...
Rev. Dr. Arnold "Arn" Duane Schaper
Jul 12, 2026
Rev. Dr. Arnold (Arn) Duane Schaper, 89, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Friday, August 7, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Avenue (Route 176), Crystal Lake. A memorial service celebrating Arn's life will be...
Kay Smith
Jul 12, 2026
Katherine "Kay" Jarrett Smith, 88, of Cary/McHenry, Illinois, passed away July 12, 2026 with her three children holding her hands. She was greeted in heaven by her husband Jim Smith, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was born May 23, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois, to Margaret and Jim Jarrett.
Katherine was a devoted Registered Nurse, starting at Rockford Memorial...
Angela O'Keefe
Jul 11, 2026
Angela "Angie" O'Keefe (née Fortney) peacefully entered the arms of her Savior and Creator on July 11, 2026, with her family by her side.
Angie was born June 8, 1965, the daughter of Henry and Linda Fortney. She graduated from Freeport High School before earning her master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Illinois University.
She married James O'Keefe on May 11, 1993, and...
Marilu Kust
Jul 11, 2026
Marilu Kust, 88, of Palatine, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Coleman, WI to the late Walter and Julia Krejcarek.
Marilu is survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter: Scott (Jo Lynn) Kust of Libertyville, Steve Kust of Antioch, Melissa Cimaglio of Antioch, Thomas Kust (Kelsey Andersen) of Palatine, and Joey (Juliet)...
Henry Lucas Komes
Jul 11, 2026
Henry Lucas Komes passed away peacefully in the arms of his mom and dad on July 11th, 2026.
Henry was born on June 15th, 2026 to Brandon and Courtney Komes, joining siblings Harrison and Joey. Despite his short time with us, he was so very deeply loved and brought immense hope and joy.
Henry will be forever remembered and loved by his...
Deanne Doebeli Born
Jul 10, 2026
Deanne Doebeli was born on June 17, 1940, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the only child of adoring parents, Dorothy Mulder Doebeli and Raymond Doebeli. Her youth was spent in the idyllic environment of 1950s small-town America. In high school, Deanne worked summers as a car hop at one of her parents’ restaurants, an A & W, when she wasn't working...
Mark Pearson
Jul 9, 2026
Mark Pearson, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the age of 54. Mark built a remarkable life with family, friends and colleagues but his commitment to service began at a very young age. As a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps who served in the Persian Gulf War, he carried the discipline, integrity,...
Michelle Petzold
Jul 9, 2026
Michelle Petzold, 58, died peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Linda Long
Jul 8, 2026
Linda Long, 77 of South Barrington, was born on November 4, 1948, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Thompson) Klein; sister of Dr. Edwin C. Klein of Murrysville, Pennsylvania; and aunt of Peter and Nikki. Linda passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 8, 2026.
After graduating from Westmont High School (Near Johnstown, Pennsylvania), she received...
Betty H. Captain
Jul 8, 2026
Betty Hayden Captain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Lake Barrington Woods Assisted Living Facility. She was born on January 31, 1931, in Callao, Virginia to her parents Curtis Arther Hayden and Hester Harrison Hayden. She graduated from high school and went on to work as a bank teller in Richmond, Virginia where she met her loving...
Robert L. Baas, Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Robert L. Baas, Jr., of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the age of 76.
He was born September 10, 1949 in Waukesha, WI, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Lola (Bonack) Baas.
An avid outdoorsman, Rob enjoyed fishing and playing horseshoes. He also enjoyed a good cigar.
Rob was the...
Janet Amudzi-Gbewonyo
Jul 6, 2026
Janet Dedevi Adzo Gbewonyo (nee Amudzi), 66, of Atiavi and KƐdzi of the Volta Region, Republic of Ghana, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren.
Janet was born on August 24, 1959 in Akim Oda, Eastern Region of Ghana and grew up in Nima, Accra with her mother, siblings and cousins. In Accra,...
John A. Gigerich
Jul 6, 2026
John A. Gigerich, of Barrington, died peacefully on July 6, 2026.
He was born on August 9, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John L. and Margaret Gigerich.
John studied Economics at St. Olaf College, in Northfield, Minnesota and after graduation moved to Barrington, Illinois, to begin his career in Information Technology. Over the course of his career he became a respected leader...
Magdalena Jaeggin
Jul 5, 2026
Magdalena Jaeggin ("Lynn" or "Leni"), 91, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026.
Magdalena was born on March 25, 1935, in Militec, then part of Yugoslavia (present-day Serbia), to Michael and Theresia (née Stilling) Steiger. She was a proud Donauschwaben (Danube Swabian). As a young girl, she endured the hardships of World War II and its aftermath, including...
James Michael Fulton
Jul 5, 2026
James Michael Fulton, 72, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1954, in Chicago.
Jim grew up in Chicago and spent his career as a laborer with the Chicago Local Union. While he worked with his hands every day, he also possessed a creative spirit and enjoyed painting and drawing abstract artwork.
Jim...
Mary B. Wolter
Jul 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary B. Wolter (Campbell) announces her passing on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the age of 85. Mary passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry, IL, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her Family and loved ones.
Mary was born April 6, 1941 in Athens, AL to Robert and...
Trevor Miles Cannon
Jul 4, 2026
Trevor Miles Cannon, 51, of Barrington, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Trevor was born on April 11, 1975, in McHenry, IL to the late Miles and Jeanne Cannon.
He was a beautiful boy who stopped passerby in their tracks with his chubby apple-red cheeks, crystal blue eyes, and towhead blond hair that let him get away with far...
Zenon Cudak
Jul 4, 2026
Zenon “Zen” Cudak passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Barrington, Illinois. He was born on December 11, 1942, in Germany to Józef and Zófia (Stelmaczek) Cudak. As a young child, he immigrated with his family to the United States, where he built a life defined by service, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Zenon attended both...
Anita F. Goduto
Jul 4, 2026
Anita F. Goduto, 97, currently of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.
Born on May 21, 1929, in Chicago, Anita was the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Chivini) DeMotto. She grew up in Chicago before moving to Mount Prospect, where she and her beloved husband, Frank, raised their family together.
Anita was a remarkable woman whose kindness touched everyone...
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