Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
William Marshall Lee
Jan 6, 2025
Wm. Marshall Lee (Bill), age 102, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 6, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 23, 1922. He attended Gale Elementary School in Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, and Evanston Township High School in Evanston, IL. He graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1939....
Dale Carlton Mueller
Jan 6, 2025
Dale Carlton Mueller, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 87.
He was born June 11, 1937 in Chicago, the son of the late Carlton and Marion (nee Boger) Mueller.
On January 23, 1960, Dale was united in marriage to Janice Neuckranz. Dale served in the US Army as...
Elizabeth G. Fjortoft
Jan 5, 2025
Elizabeth Granstrom Fjortoft passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at the age of 97 in Hoffman Estates, IL. She was born on February 13, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Isadore Samuel and Ebba Granstrom (nee Gustafson). She was preceded in death by her parents, her step mother Miranda (nee Gustafson), and her husband Edmund (1994).
Elizabeth graduated from Austin...
Janice Mary Beucher Griffith
Jan 4, 2025
Janice Beucher Griffith, age 73, passed away on January 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with breast cancer. Jan was a beloved mother to Jason (Tiffany), Stephanie (Tom) Marinis, Justin (Catie), and Sandra. Jan was a cherished MomMom (Grandma) to Annabelle, Liz, Tyson, Chloe, Bill, Grace, Stephen, Jimmy, Mary Janice, Nicky, Mikey, JJ, Ellie, and...
Dianne M. Ocheskey
Jan 4, 2025
Dianne Marie (Ortmeyer) Ocheskey of Crystal Lake passed away on January 4, 2025, just days shy of her 70th birthday. She was born on January 13, 1955, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Hermana (Taube) Ortmeyer and Elmer Ortmeyer.
“Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘You cannot withstand the storm.’ And the warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.’”
Dianne lived this mantra as...
Ginger Marlene Anderson
Jan 4, 2025
Our beloved, Ginger Marlene Anderson (née Richter), 76, of Cary, Illinois, passed away on January 4, 2025. Ginger was born on November 9, 1948 to George and Erma Richter in Holcomb, Missouri.
She spent her childhood in Holcomb, Chicago, and Stevens Point, Wisconsin, graduating from Schurz High School in Chicago. She went on to receive a B.A. in education from Northeastern...
Carol Vanderlinden
Jan 3, 2025
On Friday, January 3rd, 2025, our dear mother Carol Jean Vanderlinden (nee Metzner) passed away at the age of eighty-six. Carol was born the second child to her parents Arthur & Evelyn (nee Norton) Metzner in Chicago, IL on Monday, September 5, 1938.
Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack Vanderlinden. Carol and Jack were married on June...
Donald James Novarro
Jan 3, 2025
Donald James Novarro
November 25, 1963 – January 3, 2025
Donald James Novarro, 61, of Crystal Lake, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born on November 25, 1963, Don was a proud Desert Storm veteran who served his country with honor and dedication. He carried a fierce pride in his service, as well as the hidden scars that many veterans bear.
Donnie was...
Richard V. Butler
Jan 3, 2025
Richard V. Butler, 92, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1932, in Elmwood Park, Illinois. His mother, Katherine (nee Losee) Butler, and father, Thomas Butler were from St. Joseph, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Thomas Butler, and sister, Thelma (nee...
Debra "Debbie" Doll-Power
Jan 3, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Doll-Power, 68, of Island Lake, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Born on December 28, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jack and Arlene Doll, Debbie grew up in the vibrant Old Irving Park neighborhood, where she began cultivating deep compassion and strength that would define her life.
Debbie built a distinguished career as a makeup artist, earning admiration...
James Wade Bidle
Jan 2, 2025
Rev. Dr. James W Bidle, of Crystal Lake, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at age 97 on Jan 2, 2025.
He was born on Nov 13, 1927 to Charles and Helen Bidle in the tiny town of Apple Creek, OH. He sold candy and ice cream in his Dad’s general store in the 30s, and enlisted in the...
Helen Laura Pauline Wachholz Messerschmidt
Jan 2, 2025
Helen Laura Pauline Messerschmidt (née Wachholz), age 96, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1928, to the late Elizabeth (née Krentz) and the Reverend Conrad John Stephen Wachholz. Helen was the devoted wife of the Reverend Lester Paul Messerschmidt for 42 years; the beloved mother of Paul Steven (Julie), John...
James Silvio Romani
Jan 1, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Silvio Romani, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 80.
James was born on October 17, 1944, in Chicago, to Silvio and Yolanda Romani. A proud Army veteran, James dedicated his life to service, both to his country...
Robert Francis Lamping
Jan 1, 2025
Robert Francis Lamping, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL to the late Adam and Magdalene Lamping.
Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served for 2 years from 1957 to 1959, most of which he was stationed in Germany.
After the...
Catherine Mary Waters
Dec 31, 2024
Catherine Mary Waters (nee Clements), age 85, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024.
Catherine was born in Chicago, IL on August 23, 1939 to the late Arthur and Cecilia (nee DeCaluwe) Clements. She dedicated 50 years of her life as a mother-baby nurse. She was an avid reader, with Daniel Steele novels being among her favorites. Her true joy, however,...
Sandra Sue Pope
Dec 31, 2024
Sandra Pope, 85, passed away peacefully on December 31st. Born in Burlington, Iowa, to Alfred and Edith (Wilke) Wasson, she graduated from Danville High School in 1957 and AIB College of Business in Des Moines, where she was a member of Alpha Iota Sorority.
Sandra had a distinguished career as an Executive Secretary and later as a Realtor, earning honors such...
Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen
Dec 30, 2024
Carol-Anne Thomas Clausen, 94, died December 30, 2024. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 9, 1930. Carol-Anne began piano lessons at four years old at Lawrence Conservatory of Music, Appleton, Wisconsin. Prior to that she spent a term in rhythm class only, no playing. In fifth grade she started playing the piano for the church Sunday school. In...
Larry "LT" Reimer
Dec 30, 2024
Larry "LT" Reimer, 73, of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1951, in Woodstock, IL, to the late Walter and Lorraine Reimer.
Larry graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1969, and in 1971, he proudly joined the United States Air Force, where he served until 1974. After returning home, Larry worked...
Donald "Don" Patterson
Dec 30, 2024
Donald "Don" Patterson, 68, of Island Lake, IL passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. Born on November 24, 1956, in Oswego, NY to William Charles and Alice Virginia Patterson, Don lived his early years in his beloved hometown before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he would serve his country with honor for 20 years.
Don's military service was...
Kathleen P. Callahan
Dec 29, 2024
Kathleen P. Callahan, 81, of Marco Island, FL and Barrington, IL died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 29th after a courageous battle with chronic illnesses.
Kathy graduated from Elmwood Park High School and attended the University of Colorado. She graduated with a degree (BA) in Art History from Northeastern Illinois University. In Palatine (IL), she served as the...
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