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

Alan Wise

Alan Wise

May 11, 2014

Born July 12, 1968 in Elgin to Dr. Robert and Trudy Wise, Alan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 11, 2014 in Barrington at the age of 45. Alan worked for School District U-46 as a food service truck driver. He married Kimberly Christiansen October 23, 1992 in Woodstock. He loved NASCAR and the Chicago...

Sandra DiCecca

Sandra DiCecca

May 8, 2014

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sandra Lee DiCecca (nee Hutchings), will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, May 19, at St. Anne Church, 120 N. Ela St. (not Ela Rd.), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 4 p.m. until the time of Mass. Father Bernie Pietrzak will be the celebrant. Burial will be private in St. Michael the...

William "Bill" Grey

William "Bill" Grey

May 6, 2014

Biography

Bill Grey, 55, of Harvard passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by family, after a long illness. He was born November 12, 1958 in Park Ridge to the late Lawrence O. Sr. and Verna F. (nee Parkhurst) Grey. He married Katherina M. Sitzer on April 24, 2004 at Holy Apostles Church, McHenry. Bill’s passions...

Joseph Masino

Joseph Masino

May 6, 2014

Joseph “Joey” Masino, 19 of Barrington Hills Born February 9, 1995 in Arlington Heights, passed away May 6, 2014 in Barrington following a motorcycle accident. Joey was a 2013 Barrington High School graduate. Joey is survived by his father, Frank Masino; mother, Susan (nee McGovern) Masino; brother, Anthony; grandmother, Phyllis McGovern; step-brother, Christopher; step-sister, Erica; uncles; Tim, Tom, and Mike...

Dorothy Mead

Dorothy Mead

May 6, 2014

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Dorothy Mae Mead, 76, of Woodstock died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Woodstock. She was born April 10, 1938 to Owen Thomas and Mary Jane Finnegan in Chicago. Dorothy loved living in the country. Over the years she had many animals, including horses, goats, cats and dogs. She loved bird...

Frederick Phillips

Frederick Phillips

May 4, 2014

The memorial visitation for Frederick Arthur Phillips, age 83, of Barrington will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 12pm until the time of the memorial service at 2pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W Main St (Lake-Cook Rd) Barrington, IL 60010. Born February 26, 1931 in Chicago to Michael and Kristina (nee Schmit) Phillips, Fred passed away Sunday,...

Wayne Christensen

Wayne Christensen

May 3, 2014

Wayne Christensen, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side early Saturday morning, May 3, 2014. He was born on November 25, 1929 in Norwood Park to the late Christian and Rosemary. He was a graduate of IIT in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering. On November 13, 1965, he married Betty Sewell in Slidell,...

Elizabeth Madura

Elizabeth Madura

May 3, 2014

Elizabeth “Betty” Madura (nee Pesavento), age 94, passed away Saturday, May 3rd at Highland Oaks in Elgin, surrounded by her family. She was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Therese & Ferdinand Pesavento, into a loving family of seven children. She attended college at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee. She was a pediatric nurse, at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Orphanage,...

Betty Rooney

Betty Rooney

May 2, 2014

Biography

Betty Rooney, age 86, died Friday, May 2nd at Centegra Hospital in McHenry with her family at her side. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Crystal Lake to Selma & Fred B. Morgan and married Lyle T. Rooney “her Irishman” on June 17, 1950. Betty was a very loving wife, mother & sister and very active...

Gene Howard

Gene Howard

May 2, 2014

Obituary for Mr. Howard is pending at this time.

Darlene Pace

Darlene Pace

May 2, 2014

The funeral Mass for Darlene J. Pace (nee Hughes), age 52, of Barrington will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N Ela St (at the corner of Franklin and Ela Sts.) Barrington, where the family will be receiving friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The visitation...

Helen Kalinowski

Helen Kalinowski

May 1, 2014

Helen Kalinowski passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Good Shepherd Hospital at the age of 85. She was born September 9, 1928 in Chicago to Frank and Helen Warchal (nee Kosla). On June 20, 1953 Helen would marry William Kalinowski in Chicago. Helen’s greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and she was a wonderful Bebe. She loved...

Margaret Cornell

Margaret Cornell

May 1, 2014

Biography

Margaret L. Cornell, 94, died May 1, 2014 in hospice care at the home of her son, Stephen H. Cornell of Crystal Lake. Mrs. Cornell was born December 27, 1919 in Peoria, IL to Harry and Margaret Krohn. She married Stephen H. Cornell, Sr. on March 16, 1940. He died in 1979. She is survived by one son,...

Marvin Serveas

Marvin Serveas

Apr 29, 2014

Marvin John Serveas, 83, of Port Barrington, died, April 29, 2014, in Chicago. He was born on August 4, 1930, to Frances and Mary Serveas in Green Bay Wisconsin. He was greatly loved and will be missed. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan; children, Claire (Armando) Pizarro and Anne Serveas; grandchildren, Kristen, Nicholas and Kathryn...

Phyllis Angsten

Phyllis Angsten

Apr 29, 2014

Phyllis Lorraine Angsten (nee Stomner), 91, born Oct. 23, 1922, died April 29, 2014 in Woodstock at Journeycare Hospice. She was born to Orville and Cora(Bartness) Stomner in Wisconsin Dells, Wi. On November 29, 1947, she married Philip J. Angsten in Chicago, Il. They moved to Crystal Lake in 1949 and began to raise their 4 children. Phyllis was a...

John Moore

John Moore

Apr 28, 2014

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John Justin Moore, beloved husband, father, and son, of Crystal Lake, passed away suddenly Monday, April 28, 2014 at the age of 43. Born October 21, 1970 in Plattsburgh, New York to Jerome and Susan Moore (nee Flannery), John attended Saratoga Springs High School and later Plattsburgh State University. He...

Hope Wilkens

Hope Wilkens

Apr 28, 2014

Three day old Hope Michelle Wilkens, entered into Heaven, April 28, 2014, in Evanston. After a short, but well fought battle against overwhelming odds, our little girl, Hope Michelle Wilkens, could no longer stay with us and was reunited with God and our Lord Jesus. Around 2:30 am on April 28th 2014, shortly after we had her baptized, Hope...

Pamela Cavka

Pamela Cavka

Apr 27, 2014

The Mass of Christian Burial for Pamela Michaeline Cavka (nee DeMarco), 70, formerly of Mount Prospect, will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, May 5 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 410 N. First St., Cary. Prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake with a...

Winston Rowley

Winston Rowley

Apr 21, 2014

Winston "Wynn" Rowley, age 93 died at his home on Monday, April 21, 2014. His wish never to leave the house he built 44 years earlier was fulfilled with the help of the love of his life Ann, who was always at his side. Last October, Wynn and Ann celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary honoring a life full of...

Mary Duffy

Mary Duffy

Apr 21, 2014

Mary Duffy leaves behind memories of a life well-lived, an example of good humor, a commitment to learning and a demonstration of the value of love. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends. She was a remarkable, intelligent lady. Her graceful demeanor was underscored by a delightful quick wit and a sense of mirth. If you...