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

Wil Nagel

Wil Nagel

Sep 4, 2025

Wil Nagel, 60, of Addison, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1965 in Evanston, IL to Gerald and Claramay Nagel.

Wil will be deeply missed by his partner, Megan; his daughter, Gemma; his siblings: Debara Preston, Donna Head (John Mays) and Jerry Nagel (Suzanne Nagel); his nephews and nieces: Ben Head (Christina Granfield), Katie...

Timothy S. Molloy

Timothy S. Molloy

Sep 3, 2025

Timothy Shawn Molloy, of McHenry, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the age of 66.

He was born June 10, 1959 in Elgin, the son of the late Robert and Ursula (nee Monette) Molloy.

Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Marines Corps, where he was a Cobra Helicopter Mechanic. After leaving the...

David Arthur Sears

David Arthur Sears

Sep 2, 2025

David “Dave” Arthur Sears, 56, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on September 2, 2025. Dave was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lawrence William “Jerry” Sears and Melba Sue (Bowen) Sears.

He owned and operated an overhead garage door company for many years. His business was well known for quality work and prompt service. Dave was also an avid race car...

Beatrice McCann Duffy

Beatrice McCann Duffy

2025

Beatrice McCann Duffy, 98, of Barrington Hills. Illinois. died peacefully at home on September 2, 2025. She is survived by her eight children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband T. Dennis Duffy. Beatrice was raised on a farm in Cando, North Dakota, where she milked 11 cows each morning before attending school. She loved poetry and...

Jeffrey I. Lieber

Jeffrey I. Lieber

Sep 1, 2025

Jeffrey I. Lieber, of McHenry, passed away surrounded by family on September 1, 2025.

Jeff was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor of Science from the New York Institute of Technology in New York City, then moved to Chicago, where he earned his Master of Arts at Columbia College.

Jeff spent his career in communications, working as...

Cynthia J. (McLean) Kimball

Cynthia J. (McLean) Kimball

Aug 31, 2025

Cynthia J. (McLean) Kimball, 71, of Crystal Lake, passed away on August 31, 2025.

She was born on August 24, 1954, in Elgin to Hugh and Elizabeth (Bainbridge) McLean and grew up in Crystal Lake. Cynthia graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School and later attended McHenry County College. She worked for many years at JP Morgan Chase.

Cynthia met John Kimball...

Edward J. Kaczmarek Jr.

Edward J. Kaczmarek Jr.

Aug 31, 2025

Edward J. Kaczmarek Jr., 70 years of age and resident of Gilberts, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

He was born on August 28, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Mary (Dumovich) Kaczmarek.

Edward attended Prosser High school and went on to become a Master Automotive Mechanic for...

Gary E. Langos Sr.

Gary E. Langos Sr.

Aug 30, 2025

After 84 years on this earth Gary Sr conducted his last demolition job and broke through the gates of heaven. Gary was a demolition expert and the owner of Langos Corp. Prior to his industrious demolition career he raced cars and chased his first wife Patricia with whom he had four children, Gary Jr (Julie), Steven (Lily), Rick (Melanie), and...

Lillian J. "Lolly" Buckingham

Lillian J. "Lolly" Buckingham

Aug 29, 2025

Lillian Joan “Lolly” Buckingham, 91 years of age and resident of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, with her two children by her side.

She was born on March 17, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Arthur and Lillian (Burke) Moreau. In addition to Chicago, the family lived in Dallas, Texas, and Appleton, Wisconsin. She was united...

Anna Luebke

Anna Luebke

Aug 29, 2025

Anna Luebke, 77 of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Poland to Sylvester and Stephanie (nee Wozniczka) Rosa.

Anna married her first husband, Jerry, and together, they had their son, Robert. After their separation, she proudly raised Robert as a single mother. Years later, she met the love of her...

Anthony Edmond Allen

Anthony Edmond Allen

Aug 29, 2025

Anthony Edmond Allen, 58, of Algonquin, passed away August 29, 2025, at Loyola Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1967, in Chicago to Robert and Floy (Policheri) Allen.

Tony met his wife, Kelli, at Iowa State University. They married on November 7, 1992, at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Park Forest, and were blessed with two sons, Joshua and Zachary.

After...

Nicholas Gregory Milano

Nicholas Gregory Milano

Aug 28, 2025

Nicholas Gregory Milano, 53, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 28, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1971 in Oak Park to Tony and Eileen Milano.

In addition to his parents, Nick is survived by his siblings, Sarah (Dwain) Lunau, Meg (Leo) Koszielinksi, Daniel and Christopher Milano; his nieces and nephew, Julie...

Kathleen Martz-Betlinski

Kathleen Martz-Betlinski

Aug 25, 2025

Beloved wife, aunt, sister, cousin, friend and mother of Joseph Michael, her stillborn son (6/12/1983), passed away on Monday, August 25th and returned to God for whom she was created.

Kathleen was a student of God in the Catholic church and touched many in the parishes of Holy Family (Inverness), St. Theresa (Palatine) and St. Anne (Barrington) as well as other...

Janice Sorensen Reiland

Janice Sorensen Reiland

Aug 24, 2025

Janice Esther (Sorensen) Reiland was born at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL on April 21, 1926, to Earl and Esther (Sebastian) Sorensen. She grew up in a loving home along with her sister, Betty (Sorensen) Welker, and carried the values of family, faith, and resilience throughout her life.

Janice graduated from Taft High School and then began a short career...

Joan Marie Hooper

Joan Marie Hooper

Aug 22, 2025

Joan Marie Hooper, a devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on January 5, 1932, in Chicago to Otto and Anna Samp, Joan lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, joy, and unwavering faith.

A lifelong Catholic, Joan was an active parishioner and dedicated member of her...

Paul Andrew Noble

Paul Andrew Noble

Aug 21, 2025

Paul Noble, a devoted father, son, and brother, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 59.

Born May 7, 1966, in Hawkesbury, Ontario, to John and Gladys Noble, Paul grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Elmhurst College, where he played football and walked onto the baseball team – a testament to his determination...

Frank J. Dombrowski

Frank J. Dombrowski

Aug 20, 2025

Frank J. Dombrowski, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2025. He was born in 1948 in Chicago to Frank and Wanda Dombrowski. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Karen; children, Jeff (Jennifer) Dombrowski, and Ann (Matthew) Miller; grandchildren, Miles, Elise, Samara, and Cole; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Jack Heisler

Jack Heisler

Aug 20, 2025

Jack H. Heisler, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the age of 75.

He was born October 20, 1949, the son of the late Leonard and Dorothy (nee Anderson) Heisler.

Jack grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and was a third generation Heisler, a “Townie” as he called it. As a boy, he enjoyed playing baseball...

Roy J. Bellio

Roy J. Bellio

Aug 20, 2025

Roy J. Bellio, 88, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospital.

Born on March 4, 1937, in Chicago to Frank and Catherine (Bruno) Bellio, Roy proudly served in the U.S. Army. While on leave, he met the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Palumbo. They married on October 10, 1964, and together built...

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith

Aug 19, 2025

Robert “Doc” L. Smith

July 13, 1934 – August 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” L. Smith, 91, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on July 13, 1934, Bob lived a full and colorful life marked by curiosity, hard work, and devotion to his family.

Bob initially pursued a career in dentistry, earning his degree and entering the profession. However, he soon discovered...