Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Barbara Jean Yellin
Aug 18, 2025
Barbara J. Yellin of Barrington passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Devoted wife of the late Benjamin A. Yellin, dear mother of Steven Yellin (Patti), Sharon Kuhl (Rick), Pamela Hanley (Michael), and Paula Larsen (Eric).
Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Wuebbles (Kevin), Lisa Hogue (Mike), Valerie Thompson (Nick), Benjamin Yellin (Lindsay), Ryan Kuhl (Hilary), Jamie Taylor (John), Kyle...
Warren S. Jablonsky
Aug 17, 2025
Dr. Warren S. Jablonsky, 66, resident of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Fontana, Wisconsin, passed away August 17, 2025, after a bravely fought battle with melanoma.
Warren was born January 15, 1959, in Chicago, to his late parents, Anthony John and Patricia Jean (Mason) Jablonsky, and joined sisters, Mary and the late Susan. He was raised in Villa Park, Illinois, where he...
Michael A. Goles
Aug 17, 2025
Michael A. Goles, 58, of Elk Grove Village, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born in Chicago on September 2, 1966, the son of Michael J. and Penny Goles.
Michael was a proud union sheet metal worker for more than 30 years. Known for his generosity, he would do anything for anyone and loved lending a hand whenever...
Nancy Marion Doyle
Aug 15, 2025
The Doyle siblings are sad to announce our matriarch, Nancy Doyle (née Punicki), died Friday, Aug. 15, at the age of 89. She leaves behind 7 children and 19 grandchildren and their spouses, 13 great-grandchildren, numerous friends, several unwatched Hallmark movies and piles of important papers she needs to go through someday.
She grew up in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, attended Academy...
Dr. Robert H. Aki
Aug 15, 2025
Dr. Robert H. Aki, 70, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 10, 1954, in Chicago to the late Harvey and Mariko Aki, Robert was raised in Wilmette, IL.
He graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids before earning his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin Medical School in North Chicago....
Mary Irene Mackeben
Aug 15, 2025
Mary Irene Mackeben (nee Wey), 81 of Kildeer, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Wayne, daughter Sherri Nachtsheim (husband Bill) and son Scott Mackeben (wife Lynn). In addition, she is survived by six grandchildren she loved dearly; Matt Mackeben, Sam Mackeben, Courtney Kreis (husband John), James Nachtsheim, Michael...
Diane L. Koenig
Aug 14, 2025
The Rev. Diane L. Koenig, 85, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, on February 10, 1940, to Ann and Lewis Bartholomew, Diane was cherished as a musician, piano teacher, and accompanist. She was a graduate of the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, where she received her Bachelor’s...
Robert Brian Schwabe
Aug 13, 2025
Robert Brian Schwabe, 69, of Cary, passed away on August 13, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert V. and Joyce (Belot) Schwabe. The family moved to Libertyville, IL where Rob grew up. On October 1, 1983, he married Maribeth at St. Catherine Labouré in Glenview, and together they built a home filled with love, faith, and devotion...
James Leonard Zook
2025
James “Jim” Leonard Zook, 43, of Palatine, died peacefully in his home on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Jim was born in Key West, Florida on December 11, 1981, to parents Lynn Westbrook and Leonard Zook. In 1994, his family moved to Illinois. He grew up with his sister, Lauren, and the two remained close throughout adulthood.
Music played a crucial role in...
Jerry Shea
Aug 11, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Shea, 75, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born on September 13, 1949, in Galesburg, IL, to James and Jolene Shea. He was a graduate of Galesburg High School in 1967. Jerry earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English Education from Western Illinois University. After...
Anna Marie Goudie
Aug 9, 2025
Anna Marie Goudie, 89 years of age and resident of Capron, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Symphony Maple Crest in Belvidere, Illinois.
She was born on May 14, 1936, to the late Eugene M. and Loretta C. (Sowka) Niedbalsksi, in Chicago, Illinois. On June 7th, 1958, she was united in marriage to Herbert Glen Goudie in Arlington...
Jeet Kalsi
Aug 8, 2025
Jeet Singh Kalsi passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025. A cremation service will be held in his honor on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL.
This will be followed by Kirtan, Antim Ardaas, and Guru Ka Langar from 4:30–6:00 p.m. at Palatine Gurdwara Sahib:...
Christine E. Galasinski
Aug 8, 2025
Christine E. Galasinski, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 78.
She was born July 9, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Edmund and Evelyn (nee Kozdron) Ortyn.
Christine will be dearly remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her ability to light up a room and make anyone feel like her friend....
Monica Yao Pan
Aug 7, 2025
Monica Yao Pan, 65 years of age and resident of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away on August 7, 2025, at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington, Illinois. She is survived by her beloved husband, Cihai "Mark" Yu, and many friends. Monica will be missed by many. Private family services are to be held.
Susan Jean Bratanick
Aug 6, 2025
Susan Jean Bratanick, 72 years of age and resident of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 6th ,2025.
Sue was born on March 21st,1953, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, to William Weichbrodt and Joan Landow, and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. On September 8th,1974 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, George E....
Patricia Ellen Reardon Spicuzza
Aug 4, 2025
Patricia Ellen (Reardon) Spicuzza, 88, of Long Grove, formerly of Barrington, entered eternal life on August 4, 2025.
Pat was born in Chicago to Clarence (Bud) and Helen (nee Dineen) Reardon on April 22, 1937. She grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago with her siblings, Michael, Dennis, and Joan. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Grade School, Immaculata High...
Deborah Kay (Kopinski) Cleary
Aug 3, 2025
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
Deborah “Debbi” Kay (Kopinski) Cleary, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and endless encouragement. A devoted wife to Patrick Cleary for 50 years, she was the heart of her family, mother to three boys—Patrick...
Stella Badalpour
Aug 1, 2025
Stella Badalpour, 66, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born in Tehran, Iran on March 14, 1959, to John and Elsie (Khoubiar) Esmail.
Her life took her across the world—from Iran to Australia, then the U.S., back to Australia, and finally back to the U.S. in 2017 to be near her children. Stella was...
Michael M. Stephens
Aug 1, 2025
Born July 26, 1951 in New Richmond, Wisconsin, the dawn of Mike Stephens’ life was a simple time on the farm, surrounded by the love of a large, spirited Irish-Catholic family. Idyllic summers were spent climbing trees, swimming in the creek, running around with siblings and cousins, and finding the occasional mischief.
In his later childhood, the family moved to Schaumburg,...
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