Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries

Lynn Margaret Teska

Lynn Margaret Teska

Mar 11, 2024

Lynn Margaret Teska, a cherished resident of East Dundee and formerly of Hanover Park, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on July 17, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Carlyle and Goldie (nee Statland) Gordon.Lynn was a passionate lifelong learner with a deep love for crafting. Lynn's passion for crafting knew no...

Kathleen Anne (O'Connor)  Melera

Kathleen Anne (O'Connor) Melera

Mar 11, 2024

Kathleen “Kitty” Melera (O’Connor), age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday March 11, 2024 with her loving husband by her side.

Kitty was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1948. She was the beloved wife of Alfred “Al” Melera; loving mother of Tracey (Dan) Coletta, Nicole (John Jr.) Lesniewicz, and Karen (John) Ettorre; fond grandmother of...

Alma Jean Moody Roehrig

Alma Jean Moody Roehrig

Mar 10, 2024

Alma Jean Moody Roehrig, 84, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1939 in Blytheville, AR to the late Jack and Birdie Lucille Moody. Alma Jean grew up in Blytheville, AR on a cotton field. She was a tomboy and loved adventure. That did not...

Dorcas "Dee" Lillian Krolopp

Dorcas "Dee" Lillian Krolopp

Mar 9, 2024

Dorcas “Dee” Lillian Krolopp, 75, formerly of Lake Barrington, IL, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Santa Fe, NM after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease Dementia. She was born on May 15, 1948 in Miami, FL to Bernal and Dorcas (nee Ogden) Schooley.  Dee was married to Rudolph “Rudy” Krolopp for 31 years before his passing in 2023....

Ronald Black

Ronald Black

Mar 9, 2024

Ronald F. Black, 88, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away March 9, 2024. Ron was born on December 23, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Hartman and Evelyn Black. Ron married his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Arlene, on April 12, 1958, at the Sacred Heart Church in Chicago, Illinois. They eventually moved to Arlington Heights, where...

Kermit D. Smiddy

Kermit D. Smiddy

Mar 6, 2024

Kermit D. Smiddy passed away peacefully March 6, 2024 in Barrington, his residence since 1957.  He was born July 27, 1937 to Kermit M. and Myrtle (Davis) Smiddy in Harlan County Kentucky.

Kermit was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He owned several businesses in town, worked at Barrington High School as head grounds keeper and served several years as...

Evelynn "Lynn" Ford

Evelynn "Lynn" Ford

Mar 6, 2024

Evelynn “Lynn” Louise Ford, 81, of Crystal Lake, Illinois passed away March 6, 2024. Lynn was born on February 25, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin and Myrtle Zamecnik.

Lynn is survived by her husband, Jerome “Jerry” Ford; children, Suzanne (Kevin) Rewerts, and Pamela (Richard) Rafford; grandchildren, Andrew (Catherine) Rewerts, Adam Rewerts, Bradley (Kailey) Rafford,...

Doris June (Sundberg)  DeVerna

Doris June (Sundberg) DeVerna

Mar 6, 2024

Doris was born September 2, 1923, to Edna Doremus and Elmer Sundberg in Brooklyn, New York.   Doris passed away peacefully at the age of 100 at her home in Lake Barrington Woods.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; and daughter Gail (Ken Krieger, deceased). As a teenager, Doris worked diligently developing her speed skating skills.  ...

Mary (DeWane)  Statter

Mary (DeWane) Statter

Mar 3, 2024

Mary DeWane Statter, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 3, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Caledonia, IL, on May 25, 1933, to the late Emmett and Isabel (Holsker) DeWane.

She was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Woodstock and later graduated from the American Beauty Academy. Mary...

Gary Lee Nagel

Gary Lee Nagel

Mar 3, 2024

Gary Nagel, 85, passed away on March 3, 2024. Born in Rochester, PA, on August 7, 1938, Gary was a proud resident of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for 52 years before retiring to the Woodstock area.

He married Judy McAllister on July 17, 1965, in Baden, PA, and together they raised their son, Mark Nagel (Rose). Gary was...

Joseph "Joe" Tenyer

Joseph "Joe" Tenyer

Mar 2, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Tenyer, 64, of Barrington passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1959 in Chicago to Josef and Anna Tenyer.

Joe was a man who epitomized selflessness. He always put others first, going above and beyond to take care of everyone and everything around him. His unwavering dedication to his...

Dorothy (Christiansen)  Petersen

Dorothy (Christiansen) Petersen

Mar 1, 2024

Dorothy Petersen was born March 8th, 1941, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Elmer and Helen (nee. Christiansen) Petersen.

Dorothy was a hairdresser and owned her own shop in Lake Zurich called "A Cut Above".  A crafter at heart, Dorothy enjoyed scrapbooking, knitting, painting, cross stitching, and paper art.  She was full time caregiver for her two grandsons for...

Joseph C. Lodi

Joseph C. Lodi

Mar 1, 2024

Joseph C. Lodi, 82, of Oakwood Hills, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Chicago on March 6, 1941, to the late Joseph and Florence (Gall) Lodygowski, Joe led a fulfilling life. He was a licensed barber, a dedicated mailman for 35 years in Rogers Park, a real estate broker, and a Quality Assurance Manager for his...

Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin

Mar 1, 2024

Harold “Bill” William Irwin, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 1st, 2024.

Bill was born in Port Chester, NY on August 19th, 1957. Upon graduating from the College of Boca Raton (1978) and the University of California at Santa Barbara (1980), Bill began working at ATC, the company his father founded....

Patricia "Patti" Criel

Patricia "Patti" Criel

Mar 1, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Criel, 80, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1943 in Chicago to the late John and Marion Burrows.

Patti had an unwavering passion for horses, particularly her beloved Paso Fino horses, which held a special place in her heart. As an avid equestrian, Patti spent...

Kristin Loos

Kristin Loos

Feb 29, 2024

Kristin Kay Loos, 45, of McHenry, Illinois passed away February 29, 2024. Kristin was born July 27, 1978, in Mount Prospect, Illinois to Henry and Susan (Kuelbs) Van Huis.She was a resident of McHenry, IL and a 1996 graduate of Valparaiso University, with an MBA from Boston University in 2010.Kristin is survived by her daughters, Naomi Loos, and Charlotte Loos;...

Lars Eric Svensson

Lars Eric Svensson

Feb 29, 2024

Lars Eric Svensson, 95, of Woodstock, IL, passed away peacefully from this world into the arms of his heavenly father. He was born in Chicago on April 8, 1928, the son of the late John Elias Svensson and Hilder (nee Strand) Svensson.

Lars was married to the love of his life, Harriet (nee Nedrebo) Svensson, for 70...

Kenneth Earl Garrison

Kenneth Earl Garrison

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth Earl Garrison, 76, of Wheeling, Illinois passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 28, 2024. He was born on November 21,1947, in Chicago, Illinois.

Ken was a member of the Village Church of Barrington for over a decade, where he found purpose, community, and a place to live out his faith.

Ken married Victoria...

Ronald S. Orzechowski

Ronald S. Orzechowski

Feb 27, 2024

Ronald S. Orzechowski, 78, of Crystal Lake, Illinois passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024. Ron was born May 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bernard and Mary Orzechowski. Ron married Trudy on June 20, 1970. As a Loyola University graduate, he with Trudy as his partner, founded and built over 38 years their very successful business,...

Stanton P. Serwitz

Stanton P. Serwitz

Feb 26, 2024

Stanton P. Serwitz, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

Stanton was born in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1941. An incredible man who lived life to the fullest.  An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, camping, archery, and ending the day with a cold...

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