Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
 
            Thomas Cramer
Jun 29, 2012
Crystal Lake, Illinois,
Thomas E. Cramer, age 57, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL; surrounded by his family and praying The Lord’s Prayer with him. He was born November 28, 1954 in Robbinsdale, MN; to John and Shirley (Jensen) Cramer.
Tom’s career of 33 years was in the colorants...
 
            Doris Laudicina
Jun 27, 2012
Doris A. Laudicina, 71, died Wednesday morning, June 27, 2012, at her home in Crystal Lake after a long illness. She was born September 11, 1940 to Mary and Edward Burczyk of Menomonee Falls, WI. Doris studied English at Marquette University in Milwaukee, where she met her husband of 52 years, Jay Laudicina. They were married on September 17, 1960....
Jeffrey Barnes
Jun 27, 2012
Biography
Jeffrey W. Barnes, 51 of Wauconda, formerly of Cary and Mt. Prospect, died June 27, 2012 in Shingle Springs, CA. He was born May 10, 1961 in Atlanta, GA to William and Elinor (nee Ricketts) Barnes. Jeff graduated from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights in 1979. He received a BA in Finance from Western Illinois University...
 
            Frank Shellenback
Jun 26, 2012
Barrington,
Born June 24, 1927 in Hollywood, CA to Frank V. and Elizabeth (nee Taylor) Shellenback, he passed away June 26,2012, in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was a former FBI agent, and an executive of Mobil Oil for many years.
Frank was the beloved husband for 59 years of Lucette (nee Hazebrouck),...
 
            Roger Lynch
Jun 26, 2012
Barrington, Illinois,
Roger William Lynch,75, of Barrington, passed away, June 26,2012, peacefully at his home.
Roger’s professional career was very important to him, including; Chief Engineer at the Pearson Hotel, and at Kraft Foods. He was a respected employee at the Sears Tower, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Goldman Sachs. He was also a 50 year member of...
Amy Foley
Jun 24, 2012
Amy E. Foley, 50, of Lake in the Hills, died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. She was born November 14, 1961 in Waukesha, WI to Janice (nee Redmann) Schwanke and James Foley. Amy began her career as a sales associate at Carson's department store and went on to work at Allstate Insurance, as a manager at...
Mark Ferraro
Jun 20, 2012
Mark A. Ferraro, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Crystal Lake surrounded by his loving family. Born July 24, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Ronald and Bernice (nee Orszulak) Ferraro. Mark was a loving husband who cherished the time he spent with his family. He served as president of the Italian-American Club of Marengo...
 
            Thomas Boyle
Jun 18, 2012
Barrington, Illinois,
The visitation for Thomas J. Boyle, Jr. 62, will be held Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 4 p.m., at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington.
In addition, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00p.m., Monday, July 2, at St....
 
            Ruth Spillers
Jun 16, 2012
Ruth Ann Spillers was born October 12, 1953 in Hartford, CT and passed away suddenly June 16, 2012 in Woodstock. Ruth Ann was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed traveling with her family to Maui, playing golf, cooking, and volunteering at Turning Point. Ruth Ann was the beloved wife of 24 years of Howard D. Spillers, and loving mother...
June Russell
Jun 16, 2012
June F. Russell (nee Faust), 94, of Lake Barrington, was born June 26, 1917 in Chicago to Henry and Ellen (nee Johnson) Faust and passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her home in Lake Barrington. June is survived by her husband of 72 years, Donald Russell; children, Lynne (Bill) McConaghy and Ron (Nancy) Russell; and grandchildren, Michael (Maricen) and...
Ricky Spears
Jun 13, 2012
Biography
Ricky D. Spears, 56, of Batavia, was born July 29, 1955 in Chicago to Richard and Janet Spears and passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. Ricky was a lover of life. He followed in his father's footsteps with his carpentry skills. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and those he...
 
            Lorraine Gustafson
Jun 11, 2012
Barrington, IL, formerly of South Bend,""
Lorraine G. """"Lori"""" Gustafson
"","" March 18"", 1935 - June 11, 2012 ,"" The funeral service for Lorraine """"Lori"""" Gustafson (nee Garramone)"",77, residing in Barrington, IL, formerly of South Bend, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 14, at Zion United Church of Christ, 715 E. Wayne Street, South Bend. Rev.... 
            Ronald Damgaard
Jun 11, 2012
Barrington Hills, Illinois,
The funeral service for Ronald Rolighed Damgaard,80, will be held at 10:00 a.m.,Tuesday, June 19, at The Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills, where there will be visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  The Reverend Dan Spike will officiate.  Interment will follow at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines.
There...
 
            James Epperson
Jun 11, 2012
Barrington, Illinois,
James P. “Jim” Epperson,83, of Barrington, IL passed away on June 11, 2012. 
He was born at home in Hume, IL on September 27, 1929 to Homer Lee Epperson and Sylvia Elliott Epperson.  Mr. Epperson graduated from Newman High School, received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Western Illinois University and continued on to...
 
            Shirley Bailey
Jun 10, 2012
Lake Villa, Illinois,
The graveside service for Shirley C. Bailey,82, will be held today, Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p.m., at the Evergreen Cemetery, 610 S. Dundee Ave., Barrington.
Born May 14,1930, in Barrington, she passed away Sunday, June 10,2012, at the Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, WI.
Survivors include her son, Robert D. (Michelle) Bailey...
 
            Theodore Girard
Jun 10, 2012
Barrington, Illinois,
Theodore Alsdorf Girard,91, of Barrington passed away, Sunday, June 10,2012, at his home.
He was born on April 22,1921, to Leonard and Florence Girard, in Fall River, MA.
The chemical business was very important to Theodore. He held twenty-one U.S patents and published six publications as a chemist. He had his private pilot’s...
 
            Joseph Ragano Sr
Jun 7, 2012
Antioch, Illinois,
Joseph J. Ragano Sr.,55, of Antioch, passed away, Thursday, June 7,2012, in Barrington.
He was born on January 29,1957, to Sam and Dorothy Ragano, in Chicago.
Joseph is survived by his fiancée, Jean Spencer; his two children; brothers, Jim (Judy) Ragano and Matthew (Terri) Ragano; sister, Sherry Ragano; many nieces, nephews and cousins....
Joseph Szucs
Jun 6, 2012
Joseph Szucs, 69, long-time resident of Algonquin, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in The Villages, Florida. Born on June 2, 1943 in Waukegan, he was the son of the late Steve and Florence Szucs. Joseph was a school teacher who taught in England and Germany and retired from his profession after teaching at the Bernotas Middle School...


