Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Jane Witczak
May 27, 2013
Joanna “Jane” Cecilia Witczak Of Elmwood Park for 50 years and Barrington for 12 years. Born March 16, 1918 in Chicago to Laudislaus and Mary (nee Brendal) Bobka, passed away peacefully May 27, 2013 in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, listening to her beloved Cubbies when she passed away. Jane is survived...
Joseph Cragan
May 26, 2013
Joseph M. Cragan, 65, of Barrington, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2013, in the loving care of his family. He was born August 7, 1947, in Rockford, son of Clarence and Florence Cragan. He graduated from Boylan High School in Rockford, class of 1965, and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Northern Illinois University. He married Barbara Kryst on...
Robert Collier
May 25, 2013
Robert Collier, 92, of Barrington passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Barrington. He was born on May 26, 1920, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Raymond and Ruby Collier. Robert graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1941. He also attended the University of Chicago Business School, where he received his MBA. Robert...
Aldo Piscitelli, Sr
May 25, 2013
Visitation Wednesday May 29, 2013, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home
Harry Atkinson, Jr
May 23, 2013
Harry John Atkinson, Jr., of Woodstock, passed away, Wednesday, May 23, 2013, at Woodstock Hospice Facility (JourneyCare), surrounded by family. He was born September 18, 1927 to Harry John Sr. and Lillian Josephine (nee Routa) Atkinson in Chicago. During Harry’s younger years, he was an avid roller rink skater, wooden speed boat operator, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast accompanied...
William Struve
May 21, 2013
William A. Struve, 90, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at home. He was born on November 22, 1922 to William H. and Ella M. Struve in Chicago. Bill was an avid sailor, boater, and a builder of boats. He was a Life Member of the Chain-O-Lakes Power Squadron, as well as a member of the Blackhawk Chapter...
Jack Kadey
May 18, 2013
The memorial service for Jack D. Kadey, 96, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 24, at The Village Church of Barrington, 1600 E. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington. Pastor David Jones will officiate. Private burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington. Born April 2, 1917, in Port Huron, MI, he passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Good...
Betty Jo Morrow
May 17, 2013
Born October 22, 1941 in Cambridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully May 17, 2013 in Woodstock. Betty Jo was a member of First United Methodist Church for 40 years, past president of United Methodist Women, and former area captain of T.O.P.S. She was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, and Grammy, and a lifelong servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus...
Arnold Medow
May 13, 2013
Arnold Medow, 82, of Wood Dale, passed away, May 13, 2013, in Woodstock, IL. He was born on August, 27, 1930, to Mendel and Edith Medow in Chicago. Arnold is survived by his wife, Nellie Medow; children, Marc (Deborah) Medow, Debra Minter, Jeffrey (Jill) Pfundstein, Lora (Mike) Olenek and Nic Crifase; grandchildren, Shanna (Daryl) Gourley, Gideon (Heather) Minter, Emily Isaacson,...
Joseph Waldin
May 11, 2013
Joseph Paul Waldin, 83, of Cary and formerly of Arlington Heights for 20 years, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Barrington. Born September 12, 1929 in Chicago, he was the son of Joseph and Estelle (Fydryck) Waldin. On October 13, 1962, he was united in marriage to Carol J. Schwartz. As a member of the U.S. Army, Mr. Waldin...
Louis Gelsumino
May 9, 2013
Louis “Lou” Gelsumino, 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away, May 9, 2013, in Barrington He was born on August 25, 1932, to Louis and Ann Gelsumino in Chicago. Lou was a commercial artist by trade, he owned the Blue Overalls Tavern in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Lou loved his family, country and fishing. Lou is survived by his daughter Debra (Pat) Sullivan...
Dolores Martinez
May 9, 2013
Dolores E. Martinez, 85, Crystal Lake, passed into eternal life on May 9, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She married Leonard Martinez on August 10, 1946 in Chicago and the family moved to Algonquin in 1957. They started Leonard and Sons Building Service, Inc. in 1966 and retired to Florida in 1988. She moved to Crystal Lake in December...
Joyce Dwyer
May 9, 2013
Joyce Elizabeth Dwyer, 79, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home. Born April 10, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Lois (Lane) Grismer. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Mary Grismer. Joyce was...
Patrick Lydon
May 8, 2013
After a courageous 11 year battle with cancer, Patrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2013. He was born August 12, 1947 in Chicago to Michael and Mary Lydon. Patrick served a 30 year career with Illinois Bell until retiring and spent an additional 10 years with Midwest Electric. He was an avid Notre...
Albert Fritz
May 7, 2013
Born October 8, 1924, passed away May 7, 2013 in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family. Albert graduated from eighth grade and went to stenography school, hoping to become a court reporter. During World War II, he served on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's staff in the Philippines, where he was wounded. After the war, he signed on at Schwinn, the booming...
Stanley Kozubek
May 6, 2013
Stanley A. Kozubek Of Barrington The Mass of Christian Burial for Stanley A. Kozubek, 90, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, at St. Anne Church, 120 Ela St. (at the corner of Franklin St.), Barrington, where there will be visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery,...
Ruth Lindberg
May 6, 2013
Biography Ruth E. Lindberg, 91, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2013. Born January 27, 1922, Ruth was a life-long resident of Barrington. She was a very active member of St. Paul United Church of Christ where she was a member of the church choir. Ruth will be remembered for being a caregiver and she was an inspiration to all....


