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

Ann Parker

Ann Parker

Jun 16, 2024

Ann Parker, beloved mother and grandmother, as well as great friend and colleague to many, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, in Barrington. She was 86.

She was born Ann Elizabeth Ehrlich, on July 28, 1937, in Chicago, to Victor and Grace Ehrlich. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Bowen High School, class of ’55. She attended University...

Richard "Dick" Schmidt

Richard "Dick" Schmidt

Jun 15, 2024

Richard L. Schmidt, 85, of Barrington, Illinois passed away on June 15, 2024 at PrairieView after a brief illness. 

Dick was born June 22, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Wilma and Russell Schmidt. 

After graduating from Ball State University, Dick moved to the Chicago area where he began working for Ceco and helped develop the risk insurance category. He later...

Stephen "Laddie" Kramer

Stephen "Laddie" Kramer

Jun 15, 2024

Stephen “Laddie” Kramer, 81, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1943 in Barrington, IL to the late Harold and Edith Kramer.

Stephen grew up in Barrington and graduated from Barrington High School in 1961. While attending high school, Stephen was in a motorcycle accident that caused him to lose his leg....

Audrey Marlene Sidlo

Audrey Marlene Sidlo

Jun 14, 2024

Audrey Marlene Sidlo, 88, of Inverness, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 14, 2024. Audrey was born January 13, 1936, in Chicago to the late Jerry and Sylvia Kavale, and spent most of her growing up years in a bungalow in Berwyn. She was a wonderful and caring wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma. She was...

Joseph T. Madonia

Joseph T. Madonia

Jun 14, 2024

Joseph T. Madonia, of Hawthorn Woods, passed away suddenly Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 77.

Joe was born September 17, 1946 in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Strano) Madonia. After he graduated from Maine East High School in 1964, he attended Northern Illinois University, where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity...

John William Nelson

John William Nelson

Jun 11, 2024

John William Nelson, 74, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home in Chicago’s North Park. Born on November 18, 1949, John was a legend of a man, whose generosity and kindness knew no bounds. 

 

John (affectionately known as Big John) leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and...

Audelia Calderon de Duron

Audelia Calderon de Duron

Jun 9, 2024

Audelia Calderón de Durón, 87, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday morning, June 9th, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry. She was born in Durango, Mexico, on May 20, 1937.

In 1952, she married her beloved husband, Refugio Durón, and together they built a wonderful life together.  Audelia is survived by her children: José...

Carol Hayes Heck

Carol Hayes Heck

Jun 8, 2024

Carol Hayes Heck passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ray and Mildred Koch Johnson.She was employed at Baxter and Woodman Civil and Environmental Engineers of Crystal Lake for 25 years until her retirement on May 31 1994. She enjoyed playing bridge with her lady friends at...

Jaime Lopez Brondo

Jaime Lopez Brondo

Jun 8, 2024

Jaime Lopez Brondo, 78, of Crystal Lake passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  He was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on February 21, 1946, to Juan Lopez and Lilia Brondo Lopez.

Jaime married Maria Raquel on February 2, 1969. He was known for his ever-present smile and great sense of humor. He made everyone feel included and welcomed, always...

Vera J. Voitik

Vera J. Voitik

Jun 7, 2024

Vera Jean (Fabian) Voitik, 90, of Cary, IL, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. She was born at home on April 29, 1934 in the small town of Kittanning, nestled along the Alleghany River in Southwest Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Helen (Lovas) Fabian. She grew up with her older brother, Joseph Fabian, Jr. whom she adored. She...

Bernard "Bernie" A. Hellgeth

Bernard "Bernie" A. Hellgeth

Jun 6, 2024

Bernie Hellgeth, 81, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Bernard J. and Florence Hellgeth.Bernie bravely served his country as a proud member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, demonstrating courage and valor in the face of adversity.Beyond his military service, Bernie...

Charles "Chuck" A. Schroeder

Charles "Chuck" A. Schroeder

Jun 6, 2024

Charles “Chuck” A. Schroeder, 75, a long time resident of Valley Hi in Woodstock, IL, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Elgin, IL to Charles M. and Evelyn Schroeder.Chuck worked for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent for 37 years. Chuck was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed sunsets, flowers,...

Timothy "Tim" Toczylowski

Timothy "Tim" Toczylowski

Jun 5, 2024

Timothy Toczylowski, known as Tim by his friends and family, passed away in his hometown of Lake Zurich Illinois, on June 5,2024. He was born in Chicago, Il. on November 28,1946. Tim left behind two siblings, a sister Paulette (Michael) Huss from Clearwater, Florida, and a brother John Toczylowski also from Clearwater, Florida and will be deeply missed by all...

Gerald "Jerry" Theodore Drasen

Gerald "Jerry" Theodore Drasen

Jun 4, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Theodore Drasen, 86, of North Barrington, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Margaret Drasen.Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Eileen Drasen on September 29, 1962; together they celebrated 62 beautiful years...

Michael "Mike" Charles Flynn

Michael "Mike" Charles Flynn

Jun 3, 2024

Michael “Mike” Charles Flynn, 85, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1939 in Tiffin, OH, to the late Paul & Elsie Flynn.Mike was a 1957 graduate of Calvert High School before pursuing higher education. He earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Notre Dame in 1961, followed by his medical degree from...

Olga "Pat" Patricia Mayer

Olga "Pat" Patricia Mayer

Jun 3, 2024

Olga Patricia “Pat” Mayer of Genoa City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday June 3,2024, at the age of 89. Pat spent a good part of her life and Career in the North side of Chicago as an Administrative Secretary to the Vice President of Dr. Scholls Foot Products, where She was employed for over 20 years. While at Dr. Scholls,...

Marie Thomas

Marie Thomas

Jun 3, 2024

Marie Therese Thomas, 75, of Cary passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024 after a long illness. She was born on June 3, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Rosemary Holbach.Marie’s love of libraries began at the age of 5 when her father took her to the Independence Branch of the Chicago Public Library and helped her...

Ann M. Bales Yazel

Ann M. Bales Yazel

Jun 2, 2024

Anna May Frances Bales Yazel (lovingly known around town as Ann Yazel), age 97, passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2024, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Born on October 4, 1926, in Elmhurst, Illinois, Ann was the beloved child of Frances Mary (Case) Bales and Leonard John Bales.Ann left Elmhurst in the late 1950s to move to the...

Carol Fern Carter Morrison

Carol Fern Carter Morrison

Jun 1, 2024

Carol Fern Carter Morrison, of North Barrington, passed away June 1, 2024 at the age of 86.Born July 5, 1937 in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of the late Calvin and Fern (nee Williams) Carter, Carol grew to become a woman who was fond of tennis, grand gardens, the growth of children, the beauty of mathematics, Christmas, the 4th of July,...