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

Sonja Anderson

Sonja Anderson

Aug 26, 2016

Sonja K. Anderson, 71, of Lake Zurich, passed away August 26, 2016. She was born in Chicago on October 31, 1944 to Gunnar and Dorothy (nee Carlson) Carlson.

Sonja was a graduate of Niles East High School. On September 30, 1967 she married the love of her life and soul mate, Robert Malcom Anderson. Together they raised...

Shayann Jones

Shayann Jones

Aug 26, 2016

Born March 5, 1998 in Chicago to Bill and Kathy (nee Baldaf) Jones, Shayann passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016 in Woodstock, Illinois. On Saturday, November 19, a memorial visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. and conclude with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (IL Route 176), Crystal Lake....

Daryl Dishong

Daryl Dishong

Aug 26, 2016

Daryl M. Dishong, 62, longtime resident of Barrington, passed away on August 26, 2016. He was born on March 30, 1954 in Palmyra, PA to Michael Leroy and Sarah (nee Shenk) Dishong. Daryl was COO/CFO at The Intec Group, Inc., Director on the board of Sanwa – Intec Asia Pte Ltd. and Director on boards of GiGi’s Playhouse of...

Lucy Henry

Lucy Henry

Aug 24, 2016

Lucy G. Henry, 93, of Barrington, at rest on August 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Bernard "Duke"; devoted mother of Bernard (Judy), Mary Anne (Richard) Kenney, Jim (Kate), John (Bev), Margie (Art) Seyler, Cathy (Gary) Heck, Rose (Jim) Sherry and Joseph (Paul) Henry; 20 cherished grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters....

Robert Cave

Robert Cave

Aug 23, 2016

Robert William Cave, 89, of Cary, was born on November 7, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence and Zida Cave. He passed away peacefully early Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Barrington. Robert is survived by his children, Linda (Gerald) Reagle, Nancy Nagl and Jeff (Mary) Cave; his 10 adored grandchildren, Justin (Chelsey) Nagl, Sarah Hulke, Nathan Reagle, April (Ryan) Welch,...

Michael Spitzer

Michael Spitzer

Aug 23, 2016

Biography

Michael E. Spitzer, of Prairie Grove, was born December 6, 1953 in Alamo, Tennessee, and passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the age of 62. Michael is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna (nee Dean); children, Trisha (Dino) Calabrese and Michael (Kelly) Spitzer; grandchildren, Maya and Dean Calabrese, and Chloe and M.J....

Arlene Little

Arlene Little

Aug 22, 2016

Biography

Arlene M. Little, 80, of Cary passed away August 22, 2016 in Barrington. She was born February 6, 1936 in Chicago to John and Jean (nee Dec) Lucas.

Arlene will be sadly missed by her daughter, Tammy (Don) Mazzolini; son, Kevin Currier; two grandchildren, Nick Mazzolini and Jake Mazzolini; sister, Joyce (Frank) Judge; three...

Laura Minster

Laura Minster

Aug 21, 2016

Laura I. Minster, 84 of Barrington Born September 20, 1931 in Winsford Cheshire, England to Thomas and Bertha Ireland, passed away August 21, 2016 in Barrington. Laura is survived by her daughters, Jill (William Fergus) Ireland, and Gwen (Scott) DiVenere; and grandchildren, Campbell, Trevor, and Eve. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, David (1996), brother,...

John Dunbar

John Dunbar

Aug 20, 2016

John R. Dunbar, 87, of Barrington, IL and Daytona Beach Shores, FL died August 20, 2016 at his home in Barrington. He was a graduate of the State University of New York and attended the graduate schools of the University of Connecticut and Loyola University of Chicago. A human resources consultant, he retired in 1985 as Director, Human Resources,...

Christine Brodien

Christine Brodien

Aug 19, 2016

Christine Brodien, 47, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Barrington, was born on January 7, 1969 in Chicago to Marshall Everett Brodien and Judith Ann (nee Skarda) Brodien Brahin. She passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 at her home in Palm Beach Gardens.

Christine was a loving stay at home mother that loved raising her daughters....

Joseph Burns

Joseph Burns

Aug 18, 2016

Joseph Fisher Burns, 20, of Barrington, passed away on August 18, 2016.

He was born June 28, 1996 in Barrington to Leo Thomas Burns and Mary Ann O’Rourke.

Joe was known for his sweet disposition, artistic sensibility, humor, and his love of the Chicago Bears. Additionally, Joe enjoyed fishing, being with his buddies, and was...

Reinhold Gedeit

Reinhold Gedeit

Aug 18, 2016

Reinhold Christoph Gedeit, 95, of Huntley was born on January 12, 1921 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. He passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in Huntley, Illinois.

Reinhold was born to Ana (nee Kiebrantz) and Adam Gedeit in Klaipeda, Lithuania where he grew up on the shores of the Baltic Sea. During WWII he left Lithuania and...

Lyman Jeffreys

Lyman Jeffreys

Aug 18, 2016

Biography

Lyman W. Jeffreys, 93

Of Barrington Hills

Lyman was born March 21, 1923 in Evanston. He passed away peacefully at his home August 18, 2016.

Lyman was a decorated U.S. Navy pilot in WWII, in the Pacific Theatre.He is survived by his sister Arminda Jean Castles; wife, Elizabeth S. Jeffreys;...

Linda Webb

Linda Webb

Aug 16, 2016

Born December 28, 1944 in Chicago to Harry and Toby (nee Sachs) Wasserman, passed away peacefully in Barrington August 16, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was a teacher, student, and mentor and had a knack for developing lasting relationships with those she came in contact with while pursuing her widely varied interests. In addition to being...

Robert Zacharias

Robert Zacharias

Aug 15, 2016

Robert C. Zacharias “Zak”, 84, at rest August 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Hoyer); loving father of Robert (Reyna), Kathy (Len) Maybaum, Richard, and Diane; devoted grandfather of Zak, Marc, Tricia, Jenna, Stephanie, Richie, and Bobby; dear brother of the late Marie, late Bernice, and late Albert; dear brother-in-law of Bobette (the late Edward) Faliszek and the late...

Mary Staros

Mary Staros

Aug 13, 2016

Born August 5, 1957 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Joseph and Norma (nee Greskoviak) Harvath, Mary passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 59.

As a volunteer, she was dedicated to teaching kindergarten and fourth graders at Sunny Hill Elementary School. Mary was an avid gardener and had...

Sr. Gertrude Labarbera

Sr. Gertrude Labarbera

Aug 7, 2016

Sister Gertrude Labarbera, 84 Born April 14, 1932 to Salvatore La Barbera and Cristenzia Piscitello in Fredonia, NY. She passed away August 7, 2016. Sister Gertrude graduated from Loyola University in 1970 with a Bachelors in Education. She entered the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence in May, 1953. She served in Elverson, PA from 1957-1962 as Housemother; Don Guanella...

Michael West-Keyes

Michael West-Keyes

Aug 7, 2016

Michael K. West-Keyes, 53, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Aurora on May 9, 1963, he was the son of David and Bonita (nee Keyes) West. On November 5, 2004 he was united in marriage to Kathryn M. Rude in Chicago. Michael proudly served...

Joan Paddock

Joan Paddock

Aug 6, 2016

Joan Marie (nee Bryant) Paddock, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 6, 2016.

She was born February 8, 1930 in Spring Valley, Illinois to James and Mary (nee Kuzma) Bryant. Joan grew up in Dixon, IL.

For years she was a very active lady as she enjoyed...