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

John Garis

John Garis

Feb 27, 2015

John N. Garis , “Big John”, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015, at the age of 69. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to John and Eleanor Garis. Like the Cubs, he fought a valiant fight but eventually lost the game to cancer and kidney failure. At the end of the game he was surrounded by his loving family...

Lucille Groh

Lucille Groh

Feb 26, 2015

Lucille “Pat” Groh (nee Clarke) 96, of Barrington Hills, passed away, February 26, 2015, in Barrington. She was born on May 26, 1918, in Davenport, Iowa to Harry and Mable (nee Gillooley) Clarke. Pat was a devoted wife to her husband, Reinhold, for over 60 years and a cherished mother of three. She volunteered her time and energy to a...

Walter Misavice

Walter Misavice

Feb 25, 2015

Arrangements for Mr. Misavice are private.

Edward Brandau

Edward Brandau

Feb 21, 2015

Edward was born December 1, 1947 in Rochester, NY to Minnie and George Brandau. He passed away unexpectedly February 21, 2015 in Barrington. Edward was the Founder, President, and Chemist at Enzymes Inc. in Wauconda. Edward is survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan Brandau, and step-son Scott (Marsha). Memorial visitation will be held from 10am until the time...

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Feb 20, 2015

Andrew Joseph Young, 78, of Lake Barrington, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, February 20, 2015. Andrew was born on December 13, 1936 in Yonkers, New York. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Ft. Gordon, Georgia and the New York Army National Guard as a radio operator. He attended Manhattan...

Virgene Smith

Virgene Smith

Feb 15, 2015

Virgene Kathryn Smith, 88, longtime resident of Cary and formerly of Dundee, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 14, 1926 in Elgin to the late Andrew and Mildred Miller. She was joined in marriage to the late Willard Duane Smith on December 7, 1947, in...

Jeanne Kelley

Jeanne Kelley

Feb 15, 2015

Send Flowers Jeanne R. Kelley March 10, 1925 - February 15, 2015

Jeanne R. Kelley, a life-long resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospital, the former site of Fair Acres, her family’s first farm. She was born on March 10, 1925, to L. Verdelle and Ward Flock in Elgin. Jeanne attended...

Jane Hasler

Jane Hasler

Feb 14, 2015

Jane P. Hasler, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born in Evanston, IL on July 27, 1921 to Jurgen and Dorothy Petersen. Jane was married during WWII to Robert McDowell Sr. and raised three children together; David Alden, Robert Jr., and Susan Jane (Michael) King. Robert Sr. passed away...

Kelly Forchione

Kelly Forchione

Feb 14, 2015

Kelly L. Forchione, 85, of Woodstock, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Crystal Lake. Survivors include her children, Patrick Cook, Kevin (Gabriella) Cook, Karla (Ed) Urias, and Karmen Aceves; daughter-in-law, Penny Cook; and many, dearly-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 21, at Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock.

Alex Franchi

Alex Franchi

Feb 13, 2015

"Uncle" Alex Franchi, 93, of Port Barrington, formerly of Northbrook, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, at his home. He was born March 17, 1921, in Evanston to the late Francesco and Maria (nee DiNatale) Franchi. Alex grew up in Wilmette and Glenview. A US Army veteran of WWII, he served in the Philippines and was a part of the...

Barbara Swenson

Barbara Swenson

Feb 13, 2015

Arrangements for Barbara are private.

Gale Coker

Gale Coker

Feb 13, 2015

Gale Roland Coker, 63, of Cary, died, Friday, February 13, 2015, in Cary. He was born on October 15, 1951, to Edward and Norma Coker in Madison, Indiana. Gale is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Coker; children, Emma Russell, Gale Coker Jr., Ed Nurnberg, and Shanadora (fiancé Joseph De La Rosa) Hitchcock; grandchildren, Dalton Day, Patrick Day, Christian Huguenard,...

Jobeth Miller

Jobeth Miller

Feb 11, 2015

Jobeth Miller, 30, of Lake Barrington, passed away February 11, 2015 at her home. She was born June 7, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri to George Chapman Waters and Nancy (nee Davis) Waters. Jobeth will be fondly remembered for her kind and loving nature; warmly welcoming animals into her home, and working for various animal shelters and veterinary offices. She...

Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

Feb 10, 2015

Thomas “Tom” Martin Walsh, 70, of Lake in the Hills, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Barrington. He was born on October 7, 1944 to Thomas J. and Carol Walsh in Chicago. Tom is survived by his loving wife Leslie Walsh; sisters, Jane (Ron) Etherson, and Carolann (Claude) Bowens; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his...

Ambrose Thillman

Ambrose Thillman

Feb 8, 2015

Ambrose "Amby" E. Thillman, 95, of North Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 in North Palm Beach, Florida, peacefully and beautifully with his children around him as he passed into God's loving arms. He was born on August 15, 1919 to Edward and Agnes Thillman in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. He was a man of...

Judith Kerr

Judith Kerr

Feb 8, 2015

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Judith L. Kerr Born November 22, 1946 in Ponca City, OK, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 at JourneyCare in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Judi is survived by her husband Donald, whom she married March 9, 1963, children; Donna (Steven) Polnow, and Deborah (Robert) Rinella,granddaughter, Michelle Polnow, sister...

Teresa Ottolino

Teresa Ottolino

Feb 7, 2015

Born August 6, 1932 in Triggiano, Italy to Jack and Rose Zaccaro, Teresa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 83. Teresa will be fondly remembered as a very kind, loving, compassionate woman who loved cooking for her family. Having family dinners was her favorite enjoyment. Teresa also...

Joseph Wolowicz

Joseph Wolowicz

Feb 7, 2015

Joseph John Wolowicz Born March 26, 1930 in Chicago to Florence and Joseph Wolowicz, passed away peacefully February 7, 2015, at his home in Lake Barrington. Joe married Lorraine Molitor July 7, 1951, and enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. He served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by the SKIL Corporation for 43 years. Joe is survived by his...

Joanne Steinmetz

Joanne Steinmetz

Feb 4, 2015

Joanne C. Steinmetz (nee Closset), 83, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Mt. Prospect, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 4, 2015. She was born in Chicago on December 5, 1931 to William and Dorothy (nee Stiller) Closset. Joanne was an alumnus of Taft High School. On September 1, 1951 she married the love of her life, William J....