Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Bolestaw Urbanski
Nov 6, 2013
Bolestaw “Bill” Urbanski, 88, entered into his new life on November 6, 2013 with his loving family at his side. Born August 27, 1925 in Bayonne, New Jersey, Bill proudly served his country with the Navy in WWII as well as the Korean War. Following his active duty, Bill was a civilian Navy contractor for 30 years. Next to...
Robert Woolley
Nov 5, 2013
Robert Franklin Woolley, 67, of Island Lake, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in Barrington. He was born on April 21, 1946 to Henry and Dorothy Woolley in Chicago. Robert is survived by his wife, Cynthia “Cindy” Evans; brother, Bruce (Susan) Woolley; sister-in-law, Kimberly (Frank) Lazzara; and one nephew, five nieces and many cousins. He was preceded in death by...
Edna Stevens
Nov 3, 2013
Edna Mae Stevens (nee Moody) Born March 27, 1934 in Copenhagen, NY, passed away peacefully November 3, 2013 in Barrington with her loving family at her side. Edna is survived by her children; Gene (Debbie) Stevens, Gerry (Mary) Stevens, Aimee (Mike) Burke, Annette (Mike) Schneider, Julie (Gary) Kurkjian, and Tom (Colleen) Stevens, grandchildren; Katie, Kelly, Christopher, Bradley, Emily, Haley, Jack,...
Katherine Eisenmann
Nov 2, 2013
Katherine M. Eisenmann of Woodstock, formerly of Crystal Lake, was born November 15, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony and Margaret (nee Foydl) Montrym. She passed away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin surrounded by her loving family. Her early years were spent working in her parents store on the west side of Crystal Lake....
Leon Kranker
Nov 2, 2013
Leon Kranker Born February 25, 1924 in Kansas City, KS, passed away November 2, 2013 in Barrington. Leon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna, grandchildren; Robert Ramagnano, Regina Besenhofer, John (Marcey) Ramagnano, Mary Ramagnano, and Tracey (Todd) Halderson, great-grandchildren; Margo Valle, Tonya (Rob) Felton, Mark Ramagnano, and William (Karlye)Besenhofer, great-great-grandchildren Cierra and Vincent Felton, and Addyson and...
Hazel Willey
Nov 1, 2013
Hazel M. Willey, 100, of Bartlett, IL, elementary teacher for over 37 years, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013. She was born to Robert and Winifred Myers, on a farm in Colchester, Illinois, August 30, 1913. She attended high school at Colchester High School and Western Academy. In 1956 she received a Bachelor of Education Degree from Western Illinois University....
Russell Smith
Oct 31, 2013
Russell “Russ” Matthew Smith, 46 of Crystal Lake was born May 10, 1967 in Elgin to the late Oliver “O. Jay” and Charlotte (nee Kruk) Smith and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 31, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Russ is survived by his mother, Charlotte A. Smith; brother,...
Barbara Schneider
Oct 31, 2013
The memorial service for Barbara Jean Schneider (nee Flostrom) , 83, of Chicago, formerly of Crystal Lake IL, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 7 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial was private at Evergreen...
John Learch
Oct 30, 2013
John Bernard Learch, 60, of Barrington, died, Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at home surrounded by family. He was born on May 14, 1953 to John and Odelia Learch in Omaha, Nebraska. John is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Deborah “Debbie” Learch (nee Flicker); children, Samantha Learch and Kevin Learch; parents, John and Odelia Learch; sisters, Mary (Jerry)...
Louis Svadlenka
Oct 29, 2013
Lou “Sonny” Svadlenka, 68, of Crystal Lake was born August 29, 1945 in Chicago and passed away of a sudden heart attack Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in McHenry with his loving family at his side. Active in his community throughout his lifetime, Lou was a member of The Boy Scouts of America, Toastmasters, Illinois League of Cyclists, Junior Achievement and...
William Bowen
Oct 27, 2013
William “Bill” Baxter Bowen, 82, long-time resident of Barrington, entered into eternal life, Sun. Oct. 27, 2013, at his home. Born on Jan. 23, 1931, to Margery and Guy Bowen, Bill grew up on the North side of Chicago and graduated from Loyola Academy. He went to Washington State University where he played football and was a Sigma Nu. Bill...
Thomas Fuller
Oct 24, 2013
Thomas F. Fuller, of Hoffman Estates Born August 8, 1944 in Evanston, passed away October 24, 2013 in Chicago. Beloved son of the late Ruth and Douglas Fuller, loving brother of Rev. Anne (James) Wall and their children Christopher Wall and Jennifer Fuller, and William (Elizabeth) Fuller and their children Jeremy and Anna Fuller. He was preceded in death...
Andrew Czarnecki
Oct 23, 2013
Andrew Czarnecki of Fox River Grove The funeral service for Andrew Czarnecki, 55, formerly of Buffalo Grove, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 26, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private. Born December 22, 1957,...
Rudolph Pleva
Oct 22, 2013
Rudolph “Rudy” Pleva, 80, of Lake in the Hills, died, October 22, 2013, in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 21, 1933, to Rudolph and Lillian Pleva, in Cary. He is survived by his loving children, Mark (Laurie) Pleva, Valerie (Paul) Spangard, Keith Pleva, Craig (Myra) Pleva, Melanie (Bryan) Hopper, and Blair (Sandy) Pleva; adored grandchildren Steven...
Arlene Rosenstern
Oct 22, 2013
Arlene M. Rosenstern (nee Renk), 81, of Barrington, at rest Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Mrs. Rosenstern was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed travel and music. Beloved wife of Klaus for 60 years; loving mother of Robert Scott and the late Janet Beth; dear sister of Tom (the late Bonnie), Barbara (Tom) Jordan, Ken (Serena), Richard (Marilyn), and the...
Donald Cramer
Oct 22, 2013
Donald E. Cramer, 81, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Palatine, at rest Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Retired Director of Human Resources at Motorola after 34 years of service. He enjoyed golf, travel, and volunteering. Beloved dad of Tracy (David) Langlois; loving papa of Sarah and Daniel; cherished son of the late William and Rita (nee Johnson); dear brother-in-law of...
Bruce Johnson
Oct 21, 2013
Bruce Allen Johnson, 59, of Crystal Lake, succumbed to brain cancer on October 21, 2013, in Barrington, IL, after a brave three and a half year battle. He was born on December 2, 1953, to Delbert and Annabelle Johnson in Viborg, South Dakota. Bruce graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in inorganic chemistry in 1976. He...


