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

E. Jean (Kirkwood)  Cousins

E. Jean (Kirkwood) Cousins

Oct 22, 2017

Jean was born July 13, 1932 in Chicago to William and Mary Kirkwood.  She passed away October 22, 2017 in Barrington.

Jean was a labor and delivery nurse at Lutheran General Hospital for 38 years and was the Clinical Manager when she retired.

Jean is survived by her children; Donald (MaryAnn) Cousins, and Ken (Aimee)...

Morgan Felix Dreimann

Morgan Felix Dreimann

Oct 21, 2017

Morgan Dreimann, age 17, died Saturday, October 21 at his home in Crystal Lake. He was born on February 21, 2000 in Penshurst, England to Ingrid and Jorg Dreimann.

Morgan attended Crystal Lake Central High School and would have graduated with the class of 2018.

Morgan is survived by his mother, Ingrid Dreimann; his sisters...

Louise Fransen

Louise Fransen

Oct 21, 2017

Louise Gertrude Fransen (nee Schmitz), of Lake Barrington, IL was born on April 18, 1922 in Evanston, IL to the late Martin and Anna Schmitz and passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 in Barrington, IL. Louise was the loving wife of the late James G. Fransen for over 40 years; beloved mother of Linda (Robert) Scott and James...

Thomas "Tom" E. Marcotte

Thomas "Tom" E. Marcotte

Oct 21, 2017

Thomas “Tom” E. Marcotte, 75, of St. Charles, formerly of Niles,  passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 in Geneva. He was born on September 17, 1942 in Chicago.

Tom was a 1973 graduate of the first paramedic program in the state of Illinois. He proudly served on the Niles Fire Department for 32 years until his...

Patricia Menges

Patricia Menges

Oct 20, 2017

Patricia C. Menges, 90, of Barrington for 53 years, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2017. She was born on July 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Helen (nee Carboy) Condon.

Patricia was a 1945 graduate of Bernards High School in Basking Ridge, NJ. Patricia was united in marriage to Louis Menges...

Josephine "Jo" Anne (Burke)  Keegan

Josephine "Jo" Anne (Burke) Keegan

Oct 20, 2017

Josephine “Jo” Anne Keegan, 79, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.   She was born in Chicago on February 15, 1938 to Dr. Thomas and Bernice (nee Wheeler) Burke.

She married her husband, John Keegan, at Holy Name Cathedral in 1965.  They were blessed to share 52 years together.  ...

Patricia Mae (Simek)  Manno

Patricia Mae (Simek) Manno

Oct 19, 2017

Patricia M. Manno, 68, Huntley, formerly of Palatine, passed away peacefully October 19, 2017 surrounded by her children.   She was born on June 23, 1949 in Chicago to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Rezba) Simek.

After a blind date and less than a year of courtship, Ronald S. Manno proposed and they were married at St....

Darrel Leland Peters

Darrel Leland Peters

Oct 17, 2017

Darrel Leland Peters, 84, of Barrington, IL was born in Chicago, IL on August 2, 1933 to the late Thomas and Alva (nee Radford) Peters and passed away peacefully in Barrington, IL on October 17, 2017. Darrel was the loving husband of Alaine (nee Meinkow); devoted father of Deborah (Steven) Bakker, and Julianne (Jerold) Baltrus; and adoring grandfather of...

James E. Trawinski

James E. Trawinski

Oct 15, 2017

James E. Trawinski, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 15, 2017 at the age of 74.

James was the loving husband of Catherine Trawinski; loving father of Catherine (Jack) Haan; proud grandfather to Elise, Abigail, and Matthew Haan; and brother of Suzanne Janzen and Loretta (Paul) Aimone.

Jim had a...

John C. Palmquist

John C. Palmquist

Oct 14, 2017

John was born September 28, 1924 in Evanston, where he was a lifelong resident.  John moved to Lake Barrington Woods in 2015 to be closer to his daughters. He passed away peacefully October 14, 2017 in Barrington.

John served in the Army Air Corp during WWII as a radio operator, stationed in Italy.  In 1946 he joined...

Julia Ann (Clesceri)  Dyer

Julia Ann (Clesceri) Dyer

Oct 12, 2017

Julia "Grandma Julie" Dyer (Clesceri) 73, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2017 surrounded by family.

She was born December 13, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to Peter and Josephine Oleski (Gaglio). She enjoyed life, spoiling her grandchildren, spending Saturday’s shopping with her daughter and granddaughter, and big Sunday meals with family and friends. She...

Ann L. (Walgren)  Engels

Ann L. (Walgren) Engels

Oct 11, 2017

Ann L. Engels, of Cary, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on October 11, 2017 at the age of 84.

She was born August 2, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Rudolph and Wilma (nee Notz) Walgren.

Ann was a loving mother to Nancy (Robert) Setnan, Lisa Notarnicola-Engels (Peggy Ognaceivic-Engels), Steve...

Robert G. Popp

Robert G. Popp

Oct 10, 2017

Robert G. Popp, 81, of Crystal Lake, was born March 18, 1936 in Frohna, Missouri to Elmer M. and Flora (nee Oswald) Popp. He passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Woodstock.

He married Lois (nee Ward) Popp on June 4, 1960, the day after his graduation from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, IL. He later...

Artur Szumilas

Artur Szumilas

Oct 9, 2017

Artur was born May 26, 1979 in Poland to Henry and Celina Szumilas.  He passed away October 9, 2017 in Barrington.

Artur is survived by his wife of 12 years, Karolina Dolecka; children, Sophia, Anthony, Maria, and Hannah; brothers Krzysztof (Margaret) Szumilas, and Jarek (Joanna) Szumilas; his parents; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

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John Harrison Edwards

John Harrison Edwards

Oct 9, 2017

John Harrison Edwards, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the age of 72. He was born December 26, 1944 in Queens, New York, the son of Franklin and Irene (nee Hannon) Edwards.

John grew up on Long Island in Great Neck and Point Lookout.  He served...

Angeline A. Olszak

Angeline A. Olszak

Oct 9, 2017

Angeline A. Olszak, a 63 year resident of Crystal Lake, entered eternal life Monday, October 9, 2017 at the age of 88. She was born June 24, 1929 in Chicago to the late John Pawlowski and Mary (nee Zalewski).

As a young woman, Angeline traveled the country with a ballet troupe. She was united in marriage to...

William Paul Joseph, Sr.

William Paul Joseph, Sr.

Oct 8, 2017

William Paul Joseph, Sr., 62, of Woodstock passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017.  He was born in Chicago on September 17, 1955 to William G. and Hannah (nee Petterson) Joseph.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, from 4 pm until time of funeral service at 8 pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory,...

James A. Wagner

James A. Wagner

Oct 7, 2017

James A. Wagner, born May 12, 1939 went to be with our Lord on October 7, 2017.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean of 50 years, 3 children Leanne Mankus, J.D. Wagner, and Laura Klecker. Grandchildren, Lyndsey, James, Sophie, Daniel, Jack and Lydia and great grandson Joe.  And his pet buddies Luke and Calie.

Preceded...

Alice "Cis" Buckley Carrol

Alice "Cis" Buckley Carrol

Oct 5, 2017

Alice “Cis” Buckley Carrol, 81, of Barrington Hills, was born on November 6, 1935 in Elgin to the late Charles and the late Leona Buckley and passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017 in Barrington. Cis loved to entertain and spend time with her family and friends. She also loved to travel and had wonderful memories of her time...

Beatrice (Abraham)  Joseph

Beatrice (Abraham) Joseph

Oct 4, 2017

Beatrice was born February 28, 1923 in Indiana and grew up in Northbrook.  She passed away peacefully October 2, 2017 in Glenview.

Beatrice is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jacob; daughter Debbie; son, Jeff; and two grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her siblings and her parents.

Services for Beatrice were held...