Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Glenn V. Wayman
Nov 15, 2025
Glenn Vernon Wayman, born May 4, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, loving husband of 40 years to Susan Wayman (nee Boehmke), passed away on November 15, 2025. Together, they built a life and family they loved including their children John (Laura), Laura (Bill), Sarah (Kyle) and Ryan (Allison). He had 10 grandchildren, Anna, Ella, Leah, Luke, Emma, Shayla, Olivia, Adalyn, Charlie...
George William Biermann
Nov 14, 2025
George W. Biermann, of Marengo, formerly of Elk Grove Village and Rolling Meadows, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 65.
He was born October 8, 1960 in Arlington Heights, the son of the late George E. and Dorothy (Ferner) Biermann.
George was a 1978 graduate of Rolling Meadows High School. During the...
Janet Lynn Voss
Nov 14, 2025
Janet Lynn Voss, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.
She was born on May 4, 1952 in Kokomo, Indiana, and lived in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg before settling in McHenry County near Woodstock, where she spent the past 38 years.
Janet is survived by her husband, Gary, her son, Kyle, and her siblings...
Chester "Chet" Hoover
Nov 14, 2025
Chester “Chet” Hoover, Jr., 89, of Grayslake, died peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Chet was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1936, to Chester and Mae (nee Gunzenhauser) Hoover. He married Judith Stoner on May 14, 1960, and together they raised their two children, Cathy and David.
Chet will be remembered as a kind and generous person. He offered his...
Mary Halwix
Nov 14, 2025
Mary L. Halwix, 91, of Marengo, IL, formerly of Las Vegas, NV and Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1934 in Chicago to the late John and Anna Muschetto.
Mary lived her life with a heart full of love and joy. She devoted herself to her family, who were always at the center...
Carol Marie Nordbrock
Nov 13, 2025
Carol Marie Nordbrock, of Crystal Lake, passed away November 13, 2025 at the age of 77.
She was born March 27, 1948, the daughter of the late Edwin and Eleanore Marie (Stieg) Kolb.
Carol worked in the mortgage lending industry for 20 years, helping people in the process of finding their new home. An avid reader, Carol loved to frequent Half Price...
Norine Auclair
Nov 11, 2025
Norine D. (nee Hackman) Auclair, loving wife of nearly 50 years to Raymond Auclair. Together they built a family with their two children, Aaron Auclair and Andrea (Geoffrey) Potts; and Granddogs Myles and the late Mollie.
Norine was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Eleanor Hackman (nee Lazar). She was a beloved sister to Michael (the late Joanne) Hackman,...
Robert "Bob" Lano Brownell, Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Robert L. Brownell, Sr., 92, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.
On January 28, 1956, Bob married his soulmate, Phyllis Brownell. Together they built a wonderful life, raising their two children, Robert Jr. and Kelly. They shared 59 years filled with love, laughter, and plenty of adventures before her passing in 2014.
Bob proudly served his country in...
William "Bill" H. Bajorat
Nov 9, 2025
Dr. William H. Bajorat, 78, passed away on November 9, 2025 leaving a legacy of consistent commitment to family, education, and the community. Bill was born on January 1, 1947 to Walter and Martha Bajorat in Chicago, IL. He was raised in Cicero, IL and a resident of Crystal Lake, IL for the majority of his adult life. He graduated...
Marion J. Mitchell
Nov 8, 2025
Marion Joanne (Walsh) Mitchell, 89, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 8, 1936, in Chicago to Edward and Luella (Emerson) Walsh.
Marion married the love of her life, Ronald Mitchell, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, and they shared a wonderful life together until his passing in...
Carolyn Mae Barkstrom
Nov 8, 2025
Carolyn Mae Barkstrom, 43, of Barrington, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1982 in Hoffman Estates, IL to Gilbert and Marjorie (nee Kavanaugh) Barkstrom.
Carolyn was a proud graduate from Aurora University, where she earned her Master’s degree. She was a dedicated social worker, working as a Behavioral Health Assessment Specialist, where she helped many...
Irena S. Wielogorski
Nov 8, 2025
Irena S. Wielogorski, 73 years of age and resident of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 8, 2025.
She was born in Poland on March 28, 1952, to the late Janina and Alexander Kalinowski.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Homes, 941 S. Old Rand Road,...
Valerie Smevold Russell
Nov 7, 2025
Valerie Smevold Russell (nee Below), age 79, of Lake Barrington passed away peacefully on the evening of November 7th, 2025. She was beloved wife to the late Richard Smevold and is survived by their children, Eric and Kristin Smevold, and cherished granddaughters, Keira and Ava. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Elaine Below.Valerie was born in...
Ruth A. Banasiak
Nov 7, 2025
Ruth A. Banasiak, 90, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, just two and a half weeks after her husband of 66 years, Thomas.
She was born in Chicago on November 15, 1934, to Charles and Elizabeth (Klawikoski) Locke. Ruth met Thomas Banasiak when they were teenagers, and the couple were married on January 24, 1959. Together they raised their four children...
Edward B. Schulmeister
Nov 5, 2025
Edward B. Schulmeister, 87, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on November 5, 2025.
He was born on January 15, 1938 in Chicago, IL and was the older brother to sisters Carol and Susan. As a young boy, he lived for several years in an orphanage in Des Plaines with Carol. His Aunt Marge and Uncle Herb Pump played a lasting...
Shari Marie Sullivan
Nov 4, 2025
Shari Marie Sullivan, 58, of North Barrington, passed away surrounded by her family on November 4, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1966 in Elgin, IL to Merle and Joellen Gaschler.
Shari grew up in Wauconda, IL, where her bold spirit and sense of style first began to shine. Known for her flair for fashion and fearless approach to life,...
Kenneth Lee Degner
Nov 3, 2025
Kenneth Lee Degner passed away on November 3rd, 2025.
Born on January 11th, 1951, Ken grew up in Barrington, Illinois, graduating from Barrington High School. He attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and obtained his Master’s degree from Saint Louis University. Ken was a Family Practice Physician Assistant for more than 40 years in Antioch and Wauconda caring for generations...
J. Gale Roberts
Nov 3, 2025
J. Gale Roberts, age 82, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025.
Gale was born on February 25 in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Rubye and Leroy Lonnie. She was a proud graduate of Lanier High School in Jackson and continued her education at Utica Junior College in Utica, Mississippi.
After completing her studies, Gale moved to Chicago, where...
Robert "Bob" Edward Baur
Nov 3, 2025
Robert (Bob) Baur died peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospital on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Bob was born on May 9, 1945, in Chicago before his family moved to Burtons Bridge. On May 9, 1985, he married Patricia Kolak. They were married for 40 years. He was loved by all and will be missed especially by his bird Shasta.
Bob is survived by...
Yogendrabhai J. Patel
Nov 3, 2025
Yogendrabhai Jesangbhai Patel (Dada) passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025. He was surrounded by his loved ones, including both of his kids Priti and Bhadresh, his wife Ushaben, and immediate family.
Dada had been struggling with declining health for the past 4-5 months, where he cut off eating and drinking almost entirely. He put up a great fight...
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