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

Paul Radke

Paul Radke

Feb 24, 2018

Paul A. Radke, 65, of Hampshire, IL passed away on February 24, 2018 . He was born on June 18, 1952 in Chicago to John and Alice Radke.

Paul attended Crystal Lake Central High School and played varsity football side by side with his brothers John and Bill. While working towards his bachelor degree he...

William J. Stanton

William J. Stanton

Feb 24, 2018

William J. Stanton, 88, of Schaumburg, passed away peacefully at Friendship Village on February 24, 2018.

Beloved husband of Marlys (nee Lawrence) for 65 years; loving father of the late Daniel (Kim), Jeff (Julie), John, and Terri (Rob) Pienkowski; cherished grandfather of Ryan and Kyle (Megan) Stanton, and Hannah and Nadine Pienkowski. He is survived by his...

Bruce Wilder Cameron

Bruce Wilder Cameron

Feb 22, 2018

Bruce Wilder Cameron died peacefully in his home of 37 years in Barrington, IL on February 22, 2018.  He was surrounded by those he loved most.  Bruce was born in South Sioux City, NE on May 22, 1932.   He leaves behind Chris, his wife of almost 40 years, and a beloved sister-in-law Daria, and is survived by an older...

Ruth Ellen (Minder)  Krawchuk

Ruth Ellen (Minder) Krawchuk

Feb 21, 2018

Ruth Ellen Krawchuk, 84, of Barrington passed away peacefully on February 21, 2018. She was born on October 17, 1933 in Maywood, IL to Manfred and Neva (nee White) Minder. Ruth will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 64 years, Eugene “Gene” Krawchuk; her children, Mary Houston, Daniel, Carol and Jay Eckholm, and Michael. Grandchildren; Jeff, David,...

Shirley J. (Tews)  Womer

Shirley J. (Tews) Womer

Feb 21, 2018

Shirley J. Womer, 93, of Crystal Lake passed away February 21, 2018.  She was born in Chicago on May 1, 1924 to Richard and Mabel Tews.

Shirley married Dr. Willam O. Womer.  They celebrated 70 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2014.

Shirley loved the outdoors.  She enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing and...

Leonora Dela Cruz Ramos

Leonora Dela Cruz Ramos

Feb 21, 2018

Leonora “Ning” Ramos, 89, of Lake in the Hills, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Born December 12, 1928, in Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of Crispulo and Andrea (Cruz) Dela Cruz. She was united in marriage to Francisco Bailoses Ramos† on March 1, 1948.

Leonora was a determined and charming young maiden, who...

Eunice Adele (Somerville)  George

Eunice Adele (Somerville) George

Feb 19, 2018

Eunice Adele George, age 94, passed away on February 19, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1923 and had a long and fruitful life as a nutritionist, elementary school educator, sister, and mother to Ernest Gregory, Vicky Lynn (Kathy Dancy) , and Kevin Joseph (Sharon Sargent), grandmother to Joshua and Morgan George-Dancy.

Eunice was born in...

Imilda (Buckingham)  Simek

Imilda (Buckingham) Simek

Feb 19, 2018

Imilda (Buckingham) Simek has reached the end of her life’s journey, passing away in her sleep just as she wished, in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Born in Baltimore, MD, to Harry F. and Hattie (Clark) Buckingham in 1920, she was the last survivor in her family of seven children.

Imilda showed a predisposition for the arts...

Nancy Anne Lucille (Kincaid)  Pummer

Nancy Anne Lucille (Kincaid) Pummer

Feb 18, 2018

Nancy was born in Chicago to Ray and Mary Anne Kincaid.  She passed away peacefully February 18, 2018 in South Elgin.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert Pummer, Sr.; children, Anne Hathaway, and Robert (Mary E.) Pummer, Jr.; grandchildren, Holly, Keith, Robin, April, Melanie, Chris, Nick, Ben, Jason, and Rachel; eleven great grandchildren;...

Dennis K. Crounse

Dennis K. Crounse

Feb 18, 2018

Born:  March 30, 1947

Died:  February 18, 2018

Dennis Kent Crounse, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

He was born March 30, 1947, in Chicago, the third son of Kenneth and Elsie (nee Mercier) Crounse.  Shortly thereafter the family bought their first home in incorporated Leyden Township where Dennis spent...

Marion (Alongi)  DeMaria

Marion (Alongi) DeMaria

Feb 17, 2018

Born September 29, 1932 in Chicago, passed away peacefully at her home in Cary February 17, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late Salvatore, loving mother of Louise (John) Haggerty, Marina (Jerry) Solinski, Donna (Nicholas) Bernardi and Frank (Sandy)DeMaria; dear grandmother of Tamara (Telly), Michelle, Kelly, Salvatore “Sam” (Julie), Anthony (Amber), Nicholas (Jessica), Mark, and Steven; and great...

Mariquita L. Thomas

Mariquita L. Thomas

Feb 16, 2018

Mariquita Lauretta Thomas, 86, of Fountain Hills, AZ and Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018. She was born on November 24, 1931 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada to John and Sophia (nee Spanier) Loster.

On November 15, 1958, Mariquita was united in marriage to Gerald Thomas in Chicago. They celebrated 38 years of marriage...

Robert C. Wiltgen

Robert C. Wiltgen

Feb 15, 2018

Bob was born September 23, 1939 in Chicago to Raymond and Mildred Wiltgen.  He passed away February 15, 2018 in Long Grove.

Bob was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and president of Painters Local Union 863 from 1998-2016. He was a self-employed painter for many years.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years,...

Katherine Louise Moeller

Katherine Louise Moeller

Feb 13, 2018

Katherine Louise Moeller, 73, of Marengo, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Marengo. She was born December 22, 1944 in Elgin to Otto and Frances (nee Way).

Katherine was a resident of Florence Nursing Home in Marengo. She had been a client of Pioneer Services in McHenry for many years until her retirement.

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Stanley T. Kreske

Stanley T. Kreske

Feb 13, 2018

Stanley Teofil Kreske, 83, of Algonquin, at rest February 13, 2018.

He was born March 7th 1934 in Chicago to the late Frank Krzyzanowski and Mary Krzyzanowski (Sindut).

Stanley recently lost his wife, Josephine, this past November and his family and friends can find solace in the fact that they are together again. After starting...

John Edward Mergenthaler

John Edward Mergenthaler

Feb 13, 2018

John Edward Mergenthaler, 96, of Crystal Lake, passed away on his birthday, Tuesday, February 13, in Crystal Lake. He was born on February 13, 1922 in Chicago to John Fred and Gertrude (nee Schimmel) Mergenthaler. On September 11, 1948 he was united in marriage to Lillian Bokelmann. John grew up in Des Plaines and graduated...

Virginia Teresa Kay

Virginia Teresa Kay

Feb 12, 2018

Virginia Teresa Kay, 87, of Barrington, was born on August 21, 1930 to the late Paul and Rose Babilewicz and passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018.

Virginia was a longtime resident and realtor of Barrington. In her youth, she was a world traveler who loved to ski in Austria and Switzerland. She was a lover of...

Robert S. Olech

Robert S. Olech

Feb 11, 2018

Robert S. Olech, 60, of Hawthorn Woods, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Largo, FL. He was born December 30, 1957 in Chicago to Theodore and Dorothy (nee Modrzejewski) Olech.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothee (nee Witkowski) Olech; his children, Michelle (Kevin Smith) Olech Smith, and Erick (Regina) Olech; his grandchildren, Brody and Gavin...

Trevor Martin Fahey

Trevor Martin Fahey

Feb 11, 2018

He was our dear son, middle brother to Gavin and Connor, a grandson, a cousin and a friend to many.  He passed away suddenly this past Sunday.   He leaves behind so many who loved him and whom he loved.

Trevor (or “Trev” for short) had both a big heart and an intellectual curiosity for the following: Friends...

William "Bill" Joseph Costello

William "Bill" Joseph Costello

Feb 9, 2018

William “Bill” J. Costello, 82, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away February 9, 2018.   He was born in Chicago on March 18, 1935 to the late William John Costello and Mary Hogan.

Bill graduated from St. Philips High School in 1953.  He was drafted into the Army in 1958 and was stationed at Fort Bragg,...