Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Ronald G. Passfield
Feb 21, 2025
Ronald George Passfield, of Oakwood Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 89.
He was born May 8, 1935 in Wauconda, the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (nee Dowell) Passfield.
Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy who enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, sports, and enjoying time with his family and friends.
Ron is...
Katherine Marie Brandt
Feb 20, 2025
Katherine Marie Brandt (née Norton), 85, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Born on June 24, 1939, in Somerville, MA, Katherine was the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Barry) Norton. She had a lifelong love for music, beginning her singing journey at just five years old. As a young teen, she sang under the direction of Leonard...
David Lee Rodgers
Feb 19, 2025
David Lee Rodgers of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully at age 79 on February 19, 2025. While residing in memory care for the last two years, David was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
David was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who touched many lives. Born June 8, 1945, to Wayne and Rose Rodgers of Franklin Park, IL. David...
Maxwell Patrick Nelson
Feb 19, 2025
Maxwell Patrick Nelson passed away at his home February 19, 2025. He was born September 28, 2010 in Barrington to Adam and Shirley Nelson.
Max is survived by his mother, Shirley; sister, Lily; grandparents, Myrna Nelson, and Ron (Sue) Nelson; aunts, Carolyn (John) Wagner and Laura (Matt) Burton; uncle, Ralph Bonk; cousins Ted (Becky), Laura and Julianne Wagner; Zev, Tova, and...
David Wilford
Feb 19, 2025
David Allen Wilford passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 56, after a 12-year battle with brain cancer.
Born on August 26, 1968, Dave was the youngest of 4 siblings. He was a wonderful man, a devoted father, a soulmate to his wife of 31 years, a respected and talented lawyer, a great friend, a mentor to many,...
Delfino Sepeda Ochoa
Feb 19, 2025
Delfino Sepeda Ochoa, 90, of Algonquin, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1934, in Dilley, Texas, to Justo and Sara (Sepeda) Ochoa, Delfino was a natural athlete and a people person from the start. He grew up playing football in Texas before moving to Chicago Heights at 16, where he continued playing the game he loved....
Charles R. Porter
Feb 18, 2025
Charles R. Porter of Hawthorn Woods, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born March 15, 1931 in Greenwood Arkansas, the son of Lucian and Bessie Porter.
An auto mechanic for over 40 years, Charlie was a man who could fix anything, machines, plumbing, electric, HVAC, whatever. You name...
Frank Nicholas Mileto
Feb 18, 2025
Frank Nicholas Mileto, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Frank was born in Youngstown, OH on September 5, 1954. Frank was a loving father and grandfather. He was a friend to all and one of the most caring and thoughtful people one could be given the good graces to have met. He will be greatly missed and...
Robert Charles Paulsen
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Charles Paulsen, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Born in Elgin, IL, on October 18, 1938, Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. When he was drafted, he and his beloved wife, Kay, were already married, and she accompanied him to Texas, where he was stationed. Their unwavering devotion to one...
Janet Victoria Miller
Feb 17, 2025
Janet was born in London, England on May 24, 1942, to John and Kathleen Ramsey. They also had another child, John, Janet’s younger brother. After WWII ended the family moved to America. Her father was an American soldier, and Janet was very proud of her American and British ancestry.
She married Melvin Downum in Illinois and together they raised five children,...
Angela Pompilio
Feb 17, 2025
Angela Pompilio, 88 of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. She was born on September 19,1936 in Triggiano, Bari, Italy to Peter and Maria (nee Sacco) Sansonetti.
Angela was a very special lady. The simple things are what mattered most to her in life, she understood what was important. Her faith, lived through her involvement with the Saint...
Magdalena Korving
Feb 16, 2025
Magdalena Korving, 89, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on July 18, 1935, in Kutjevo, Yugoslavia, to Adam and Rosalia (Reiter) Reif. As a young girl, she and her family were taken to a concentration camp when communists sought their farmland. A Holocaust survivor, she was rescued by...
Damien A Gabis
Feb 15, 2025
Dr. Damien A. Gabis, of Barrington, IL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at The Garlands of Barrington. He was born in Steubenville, OH to the late Anthony and Agnes Yoka Gabis and raised in Toronto, OH, the eldest of nine children.
In his early years, Damien worked for his father at Stanley’s Market in Steubenville, OH before marrying his high...
Robert "Bob" Proctor
Feb 15, 2025
A Priest, a Rabbi and Bob walk into a bar…
Robert (Bob) Ira Proctor, loving husband and father, passed away on Saturday February 15, at the age of 91. He told everyone for two and half years that he was turning 90, so by some standard he may have been 93 or 94.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years,...
Arturo Ayala Silva
Feb 15, 2025
Arturo Ayala Silva, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Arturo was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man. Born on June 5, 1952, in La Purisima, Michoacan, Mexico, Arturo was known for his unwavering love for his family and friends, qualities that defined him throughout his life.
As the owner of A. Silva Landscaping...
Michael Lee Robinson
Feb 15, 2025
Michael L. Robinson, 79, of Crystal Lake, IL (formerly of Cherokee), passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2025.
Mike was born on April 24, 1945, to John and Violet Robinson in Marcus, where he was raised and attended school. He met the love of his life, Geraldine (Steward) Robinson in Cherokee. They married and shared 59 wonderful years...
Gary P. Walker
Feb 13, 2025
Gary Walker, 85, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on November 16, 1939 in Elgin, IL to the late Edmund and Sally Walker.
Gary grew up in Vincennes, IN, and attended Central Catholic High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business from Butler University and...
William John Becker, Sr.
Feb 13, 2025
William “Bill” Becker, Sr., age 86, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his beloved wife of 65 years, Rosemary, by his side.
Bill was a dedicated dairy farmer in McHenry County for 50 years, working alongside his two sons. After retiring from farming, he spent 17 years working at Grafton Township. He and...
Paul Gridley Bucklin
Feb 13, 2025
Paul Gridley Bucklin was born on March 18, 1936, to Jane Pauline (née Gridley) Bucklin and Seward H. Bucklin in Syracuse, NY. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, athlete, and community volunteer who earned his Eagle Scout award in 1952.
Paul was the president of Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s Class of 1954. He later attended the Syracuse University School of Forestry, spending his...
Jerry B. DeLaurentis
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Bartholomew DeLaurentis Jr., born on February 12, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on his 84th birthday, February 12, 2025. Jerry was a cherished father, grandfather, and community member whose legacy will be remembered by many.
Jerry is survived by his three children: Maria (Mark Till), Dina (Steve Felder), and Jerry DeLaurentis III (Colleen). He was a proud grandfather...
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