Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Esther M. Ocampo
Nov 8, 2024
ESTHER M. OCAMPO, 99, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at her home in Cary, IL.
Esther was born on February 12, 1925 in the Philippines, to Nicolas Mallari and Eustaquia Quitalig. She graduated at the University of Santo Tomas, Bachelor’s degree in Education and married to Pablo G. Ocampo in 1955.
Esther taught 2nd grade Elementary School...
Richard "Dick" P. Reedy
Nov 8, 2024
Richard "Dick" Reedy was born December 29, 1931, in Chicago to Lawrence "Papa" and Estelle "Stell" Reedy. He was an Irish twin to his older brother Larry, who prevailed over Dick in their mother’s sanctioned “backyard boxing matches” to work out their sibling rivalry issues until, at long last, Dick won and was never challenged again. Larry (Pat) and Dick’s...
Richard H. Loeding
Nov 7, 2024
Richard H. Loeding, age 73, passed away on Nov. 7th at his home in Crystal Lake after battling cancer for over a year. Richard was born in Des Plaines, Illinois to his late parents Harry and Alvina. He was the 4th born of 6 children. He continues to be survived by his remaining siblings Judy (Robert), Ronald (Martha), William (Deborah),...
Anna Sithembile Brobbey-Kofi
Nov 6, 2024
Anna Sithembile Brobbey-Kofi, 24, of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away on November 6, 2024. Born on July 18, 2000, in Chicago, Anna was the beloved daughter of John Brobbey-Kofi and Gladys Shabangu.
Anna Brobbey Kofi was born in Chicago and raised in Algonquin, where she touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, love, and open-hearted nature. Compassionate and caring,...
Robert Scot Storms
Nov 6, 2024
Robert Scot Storms, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Robert, known as Bobby to family and Stormy to friends, was born in Monsey, NY on December 16, 1960. He loved the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers. He spent his career in Finance and, in retirement, enjoyed day trading. A favorite of his nephews, Uncle Bobby...
Howard Singer
Nov 6, 2024
Howard Singer, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Milton and Dorothy Singer.
Raised in a Jewish home, Howard later found spiritual fulfillment in his faith by accepting Jesus as his savior at Galilee Baptist Church in Chicago. He was proud of his Christian journey and...
Herbert Drews
Nov 5, 2024
Herbert Drews, 93, of Algonquin passed away peacefully in November 2024. He was born in June 1931,in Norwood Park. Herb was married to his lovely wife, Lorraine, for 67 years. He was a beloved father (Herbert Jr, Joseph, David and Stephen), grandfather (Amy, Tony, Matt, Kali, and Nathan,) and great-grandfather( Brandi, Tyler, Samantha and Jordyn).
Herb served his country in the...
John A. Podraza
Nov 5, 2024
John A. Podraza passed away peacefully November 5, 2024 in Crystal Lake. He was born January 9, 1946 in Chicago to John and Virginia Podraza.
John graduated from Gordon Technical High School in 1964 then served in the U.S. Army until honorably discharged in 1971. He attended Wright College earning an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration in 1977. John...
Sophia Nikolich
Nov 5, 2024
Sophia Nikolich of Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the age of 90, after a brief illness. Sophia was the loving wife of John, her husband of 53 years (deceased), and devoted mother of John (Annette) and Gregory (Tricia) and loving grandmother of Reed (Lena Nelson), Tyler (Jordan Voller), Juliana & Emily. Adored aunt to...
David "Chet" Ray Parcheta
Nov 4, 2024
David Ray Parcheta, 67, of Lake Zurich, IL passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 4, 2024. David was born on December 8, 1956 in Seoul, South Korea and was adopted into the loving Parcheta family as a young child.
David, also known as ‘Chet’ to most, and Papa P to some, will be deeply...
Sharon A. Lichard
Nov 2, 2024
Sharon A. Lichard passed away November 2, 2024 in Barrington surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1961 in Chicago to Frank and Lorraine Witek.
Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Glen; children, Melody Lichard, and Shannon Emery; grandchildren, Ciara, Norman, and Emma; and sister, Audrie Witek. She was preceded in death by her...
Rosemary Blazier
Nov 2, 2024
Rosemary Blazier, 96, a longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1928 in Spring Valley, IL to the late James and Rose Riva.
On June 11, 1949, Rosemary married the love of her life, Robert Blazier, and together they built a warm and supportive home. In 1962, they moved to...
Steven P. Mazurek
Nov 2, 2024
Steven Paul Mazurek, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Lake Barrington, Illinois. He was born on July 29, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Paul and Beulah (Phillips) Mazurek, the oldest of four children. His parents predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Danguole Jonusas), of 54 years; his three sisters; cousins, nieces, and...
Edward Phillips
Nov 1, 2024
Memorial and Celebration of Life for Edward “Buddy” Phillips, 86, will be from 2-7pm on Saturday, November, 9th, at the family home in Barrington. Military Honors presentation at 3pm. Remembrance service at 4pm and Food served at 5pm. Please call Davenport Family Funeral Home for more information 847-381-3411.
Born March 3, 1938, in Curtin, West Virginia, he entered into glory on...
Leslie Jean Lirgameris
Oct 31, 2024
Leslie Jean Lirgameris (nee Arnold) of Tower Lakes, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
She was born February 10, 1942 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Dorothy (nee Densmore) and Robert F. Arnold. She resided in Tower Lakes from 1967 until her passing. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High...
Babu Singh Brar
Oct 31, 2024
Services for Babu Brar, of Palos Hills, will be held Tuesday, November 5th, from 2:00 p.m. until the cremation ceremony at 4:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich.
Henny Frahm
Oct 31, 2024
Henny (Lewandowski) Frahm passed on to her heavenly home on October 31, 2024. She was born July 17, 1948 in Chicago to Henry and Edna (nee Wojtyska).
Henny and her beloved husband Ken recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Henny is survived by her husband Ken; five children, Ken, Peter (Anna), Matthew (Terry Keyes), Andy, and Sarah (Heri) Osorio; grandchildren, Hayley (TJ)...
Lucy Held
Oct 30, 2024
LUCY HELDMarch 8, 1940 – October 30, 2024
Lucy (Lucille Marie) Kofler was born in Forest Hills, New York, just outside of Manhattan, the oldest of four children of John and Lucille Kofler. She grew up as a true city girl, navigating the buses and subways to her Catholic school with her siblings in tow.
Lucy met Ed at a ski event,...
Daniel R. Firszt
Oct 28, 2024
Daniel Raymond FIrszt, 49 of Lakemoor, Il passed away at home, Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born December 23, 1974, in Chicago Il, father Raymond Firszt and Mother Sheila Comerer.
Daniel graduated from Elgin High School. He worked as a vendor at flea markets, construction projects, doing handy man work. Then in March of 2002, Daniel enlisted in the Army....
Christine Marie des Rochers
Oct 28, 2024
Christine Marie des Rochers (nee Goudie), age 62, cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully in Cary, at her beloved home on the Fox River, surrounded by her loving family following a 4-year battle with cancer.
“Inspiring,” “ A ray of light,” “Heart to help others,” “Blessed to have known her,” “So very kind,” “So positive,” “A wonderful...
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