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

Edward Karkocki

Edward Karkocki

Jan 5, 2016

Edward was born August 5, 1921 in Chicago. He passed away peacefully January 5, 2016 in Barrington. Visitation will be held from 9am until the time of the funeral mass at 10am, Friday, January 8th at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela Street, Barrington. Burial will be held privately at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. Edward is survived by...

Ernest Heide, Jr

Ernest Heide, Jr

Jan 5, 2016

Ernest Guenther Heide, Jr., of Cary, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 82.

He was born July 5, 1933 in Des Plaines to Ernest Guenther and Isabella Francis (nee Cuny) Heide. Ernest was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Most of all he was very proud of his profession as...

Marion Ryan

Marion Ryan

Jan 4, 2016

Biography

Marion A. Ryan, 96, of Crystal Lake, former longtime resident of Chicago, died on January 4, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She and her adoring husband, Bob, were together 45 years before his passing. Marion will be greatly missed by her children, Kathy Casassa, Pat Hannigan, Joanne (Carl) Rosenbaum, CJ McCaro, and Edward...

Louise Maionchi

Louise Maionchi

Jan 4, 2016

Louise Maionchi, 65, of Barrington, was born November 22, 1950 in New York, NY to Frederick and Lillian (nee Trick) Bruder. She passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Barrington.

Louise was a biologist and retired science teacher, who taught at several schools on Long Island, NY and at the middle school level in Oak Park, IL. She loved...

Charmaine Payne

Charmaine Payne

Jan 4, 2016

Charmaine Violet Payne (nee Hildebrandt), of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016.

She was born April 22, 1929 in Arlington Heights to Paul and Matilda(nee Toepper) Hildebrandt.

In addition to her loving husband, William, whom she married on May 14, 1949, Charmaine is survived by her children, Cindy (Martin) Delgado, Sherri (David) Shaw,...

Genevieve Pfeiffer

Genevieve Pfeiffer

Jan 3, 2016

Genevieve Edith Pfeiffer, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at The Fountains at the age of 95.

She was born September 3, 1920 in Lebanon, Indiana to Lloyd Thomas and Edith B. (nee Partner) Sicks.

Genevieve was dedicated to many organizations including the Northern Illinois Airstream Unit for 40 years,...

Elaine Zoffer

Elaine Zoffer

Jan 2, 2016

Visitation for Elaine Marie Zoffer (nee Maloney), age 89, lately of Barrington, Illinois, formerly of Oldsmar, Florida, will be held on Saturday, January 9th, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by funeral services, at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor, Florida. Elaine was born on August 13, 1926, in Queens, New York and was raised there, in the Broad...

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Jan 2, 2016

Richard A. Johnson, of Barrington, IL, passed away on January 2, 2016 in Wauconda at the age of 79. Richard was a proudly retired Federal Drug Enforcement Agent.

In addition to his loving spouse, Donna, of 55 years, he is survived by his sons, Eric and Robert Johnson; cherished grandsons, Sam, Cooper, Carson, and Daniel; sisters, Delores...

Jack Jacobs

Jack Jacobs

2016

Jack G. Jacobs, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016. He was born on January 27, 1927 in Chicago to John and Doris “Myrtle” (nee Freudenthal) Jacobs.

Jack attended Lake View High School in Chicago where he was a member of the ROTC and was a drum major in the high school band. Jack was a...

Gwendolyn Ericson

Gwendolyn Ericson

2016

Gwendolyn S. Ericson, 95, of Barrington, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Lotus Regina Gwendolyn Schmidt was born on February 16th, 1920 in Portland Oregon, daughter of Archibald and Edythe Schmidt. She died on January 1st, 2016 at Alden Estates of Barrington. She was united in marriage to Donald M. Ericson Sr. on July 27th 1940....

Blaine Hood

Blaine Hood

Dec 29, 2015

Blaine Hood, 59, of Algonquin, was born August 8, 1956 in Augusta, GA to Leroy and Romona (nee Cuevas) Hood. He passed away and is at peace from a long battle with cancer, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Barrington.

Blaine is survived by his wife, Tammy (nee Strahs) Hood; his brothers, Bruce (Michele) Hood, Scott (Jenny) Hood, and Chris...

Betty Frederick

Betty Frederick

Dec 27, 2015

Betty Lou Frederick, age 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. She was born on Nov. 5, 1925 in DeKalb, IL to Bert and Esther Griswold. Betty was very active in Crystal Lake Women’s Club, Book Club and was a long time member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She was an avid golfer...

Rosalie Hartnett

Rosalie Hartnett

Dec 25, 2015

Rosalie A. Hartnett, 66, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015. She was born on January 10, 1949 in Waukesha, WI to Eddie and Lydia (nee Ruff) Lawrence. Rosalie was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family and her pets. Rosalie will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert...

Wm. Craig Farr

Wm. Craig Farr

Dec 24, 2015

William Craig Farr, 66, of Barrington Hills, was born November 8, 1949 in Galesburg, IL to William N. and Loraine (nee Brockhouse) Farr. He passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 in Arlington Heights after courageously battling pancreatic cancer since January 2015.

Craig was a 1967 graduate of Monmouth High School. He played on the high school golf team and...

Ghansham Jagani

Ghansham Jagani

Dec 24, 2015

Funeral Ceremony

Saturday December 26, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home

David Mirenic, Jr

David Mirenic, Jr

Dec 22, 2015

David Lee Mirenic, Jr., 50, of Crystal Lake, was born April 17, 1965 in Charleston, SC to David Lee, Sr. and Linda K. (nee Grantham) Mirenic. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Woodstock. David grew up as a “military brat;” moving to many different places throughout his childhood, which was something that he greatly appreciated later...

Currie Brewer

Currie Brewer

Dec 22, 2015

Currie L. Brewer, 93, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 22, 2015. He was born on October 12, 1922 in Evanston, IL to John and Gertrude Brewer.

Currie was a proud veteran of the United States Marines and was an Air Corp Fighter Pilot during WWII. He was an American History...

Alan Wright

Alan Wright

Dec 21, 2015

Born June 6, 1942 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Wilkinson and Gladys Wright, Alan passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Barrington. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at St. Anne Church, 120 Ela St., Barrington from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Adalbert...

Robert Witwicki

Robert Witwicki

Dec 21, 2015

Robert D. Witwicki, of Oakwood Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the age of 70.

He was born October 17, 1945 in Chicago to Anthony and Sophie (nee Skoczylos) Witwicki.

Bob was a proud US Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed softball, bowling, and golf, but most of all...