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

Carole Zimmermann

Carole Zimmermann

Sep 25, 2016

Born May 8, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Sven Arthur and Caroline (nee Trapp) Erlandson, she passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Barrington.

On July 19, 1952 at Nebo Lutheran Church in Chicago, Carole was united in marriage to George Zimmermann.

Carole will be dearly remembered...

Sheila Gola

Sheila Gola

Sep 23, 2016

Sheila Gola, 73, beloved wife of Walter Gola Jr.; loving mother of Daniel (Monica) Gola; Walter (Bethany) Gola III; and loving grandmother of Joe, Mia, Tom, Brynn, and Charly; beloved sister of Michael (Jan) Nolan; Mary (Brian) Jacobs; Patricia (Peter) Volpi; and cherished aunt of many. Born of Dan and Ann (O'Connor) Nolan in 1943 Sheila spent much of...

Richard Drake

Richard Drake

Sep 23, 2016

Biography

Richard A. Drake, 70, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born February 25, 1946 in Chicago to James and Doris (nee Hanson) Drake.

Richard graduated from Crystal Lake High School and lived in the area his whole life. He worked many years at Elgin Industries. Richard was an avid...

Barbara Zinkann

Barbara Zinkann

Sep 22, 2016

Barbara A. Zinkann (nee Miesbauer) born April 27, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Peter and Ethel Miesbauer, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2016 in Cary. Barbara graduated University of Wisconsin - Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950, and went on to complete her internship in dietetics at the University of Michigan in Ann...

Wayne Hoffmann

Wayne Hoffmann

Sep 22, 2016

Wayne T. Hoffmann, also known as, “Fester” or “Roy,” of Crystal Lake, passed away on September 22, 2016 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Born March 9, 1956 in Chicago to Jack Wayne and Mary Lou (nee Simmons) Hoffmann; he was 60 years young.

Wayne married the love of his life, Cheryl (nee Reins) in Chicago...

Donald Hansen

Donald Hansen

Sep 21, 2016

Donald W. Hansen, 88, of Barrington, at rest September 21, 2016. He was born October 16, 1927 in Washington D.C. to Waldemar and Muriel Hansen. Beloved husband of 64 years of Janet (nee Lines); loving father of Kimberly (Dennis) Davidson, Philip (Christine) and Jeffery (Beverly) Hansen; cherished grandpa of Kirsten and Nicholas Hansen. He was preceded in death by...

Richard Trentlage

Richard Trentlage

Sep 21, 2016

Biography

Richard D. Trentlage, 87, of Fox River Grove, passed away September 21, 2016. He was born December 27, 1928, in Chicago, to Richard B. and Edna (nee Nossum) Trentlage.

Richard was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. He will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Jacqueline (Tooms);...

Carolyn Burkhard

Carolyn Burkhard

Sep 18, 2016

Carolyn June Burkhard, 70, of Spring Grove passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016 in Barrington. She was born October 2, 1945 in Chicago to Robert and Mary (nee Lincoln) Best. Carolyn was a 1963 graduate of Niles East High School. On July 18, 1964, she married her beloved husband, George “Butch” Burkhard in Skokie, IL. For 20 years, Carol...

Warren Nass

Warren Nass

Sep 16, 2016

Born October 21, 1928 in Chicago to John Joseph and Rose (nee Gruenwald) Nass, Warren passed away on Friday, September 16 at the age of 87.

Warren will be remembered for enjoying his time spent in the outdoors; gardening, and taking pride in his home landscape. Mostly, he enjoyed the time he spent with his wife and...

Virginia Noyes

Virginia Noyes

Sep 16, 2016

Virginia Erhardt Noyes, 85, of Naples, FL and Barrington, IL; loving wife of the late Jack D. Noyes; beloved mother Bill (Colleen) Noyes, and Mimi Noyes; cherished grandmother of Amelia, Jack, Meghan, and Victoria Noyes, and Billy, Tyler and Jessica Burke; dear sister of Mary (the late Louis) LaPierre and the late Daniel Lon “Duke” Erhardt; fond companion of...

Florence Houston

Florence Houston

Sep 15, 2016

Florence was born June 1, 1918 at home in Brooklyn, NY to Walter and Ceclia Plotz. She passed away peacefully September 15, 2016 in Barrington. Florence is survived by her children; Daniel (Candi) Tepke, and Janice (Fritz) Gohl; grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Dunn and Julie (Mark) Gurgone; step grandchildren; Scott Gohl, and Muffy Oyler; and great grandchildren, Madelyn, Kristyn, and...

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson

Sep 15, 2016

Bob was born March 1, 1933 in Crystal Lake to Robert and Mabel Robinson. He passed away September 15, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kristi; children, Rob (Cindy), Craig (Virginia), Lisa, and Jeff Robinson; grandchildren, Christine, Nicholas, Jennifer, Nathan Alexandra, Victoria, Roberta, Tayler, Emily and Robert; great grandchildren; Jean, Tula Tina, Amelia, Jacob, Jocelyn,...

Donald Rudat

Donald Rudat

Sep 14, 2016

Donald A. (Rudy) Rudat, 83 Of Crystal Lake Donald was born September 17, 1932 on the Rudat Farm Property in Crystal Lake to Fred and Augusta (nee Hawlik) Rudat. Donald is survived by his wife, Donna (nee Nitz). They were married on April 30, 1960 and celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2010. In 1966 they built a home...

Marcia Ratcliffe

Marcia Ratcliffe

Sep 14, 2016

Marcia Ratcliffe – Crystal Lake

Born March 13, 1932 in Farmington, IL to Charles and Mabel (nee Slack) Bennett, Marcia passed away peacefully at Fair Oaks Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the age of 84.

Marcia was united in marriage to Lewis Ratcliffe on October 23, 1955 in Canton, IL. She was...

Daniel Leahy

Daniel Leahy

Sep 13, 2016

Daniel James Leahy, 83, of North Barrington, was born in Chicago to John G. and Frances (nee Henshaw) Leahy. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his home. Daniel is survived by his daughters, Kathleen (Joe) Dolan, Mary Claire (Dave) Norstrom, Megan (Steve) Tilles, Patrice (Scott) Morgan, and Monica Leahy; and his grandchildren, Bryan and Sean Dolan,...

Merrill Hamman

Merrill Hamman

Sep 12, 2016

Merrill H. Hamman, 79, longtime resident of Wilmette, at rest September 12, 2016. She was born July 22, 1937 in Valley Forge, PA to James T. and Margaret (nee Blackman) Hubbell. Beloved wife of 58 years of George Hamman; loving mother of Jim (Molly) Hamman; cherished grandma of Susie and Stephen Hamman; dear sister of Ann, Bert and James....

Barbara MacArthur

Barbara MacArthur

Sep 12, 2016

Conservationist and organic farming pioneer Barbara MacArthur died on September 12, 2016 at the age of 82. Barbara was a pioneer who took positions on issues that now seem common and ordinary such as the importance of organic farming, wetland and groundwater preservation, and bird migration.

Barbara MacArthur, along with her late husband Alexander, owned...

Chuck Hunt

Chuck Hunt

Sep 12, 2016

Born November 18, 1937 in Evanston to Vernon LeRoy, Sr. and Mary (nee Kruger) Hunt, Charles passed away peacefully on September 12, 2016 at the age of 78.

Chuck was united in marriage to Judith Koon on December 17, 1960 and together they raised 5 children. She preceded him in death in February 2013. Besides enjoying his...

Peter Mugavero

Peter Mugavero

Sep 10, 2016

Peter Joseph Mugavero, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born in Chicago on May 24, 1926 to the late Mariano and Pietrina (DiGeorgio) Mugavero.

Peter was a glazier (local 27) for 35 years and Railcar Inspector for CB&Q/BN Railroad for 10 years. In his...

W. Reed Captain

W. Reed Captain

Sep 10, 2016

W. Reed Captain, 59, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on September 10, 2016 at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born August 12, 1957 in Englewood, New Jersey to William H. and Betty (nee Hayden) Captain. Reed, as he was known by all, was the proud business owner for 26 years with his wife...