Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Ronald M. Johnston
Aug 7, 2023
Ronald M. Johnston of Crystal Lake, was born on July 21, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Mernie and Florence (nee Kendall) Johnston. He passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 at the tender age of 95 at the JourneyCare Pepper Family Hospice Center in Barrington.
Ronald was in the ROTC during his school days...
John David Walbaum
Aug 5, 2023
John David Walbaum , 84, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023 in Arizona. His beloved wife, Mary Ann Walbaum (Carefree, Arizona) at his side.
John was born March 5, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois. His parents, Herb and Esther Walbaum preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, and his loving sister, Mary...
Rodney N. Maruyama
Aug 5, 2023
Rodney Nobuo Maruyama, 73, of Crystal Lake, died on August 5, 2023 of natural causes while on his way home from an afternoon walk. He was a licensed clinical social worker who helped so many and was a very respected member of the community. Rod was the definition of a family man and spent as much time as he...
Vicki L. (Kingsbury) Deutsch
Aug 4, 2023
Vicki Lynn Deutsch, 64, of Woodstock, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in DeKalb, IL on November 10, 1958, to Ralph and Rosemary (Jordal) Kingsbury.
Vicki was always full of life. Her passions included spending time with her family, dancing (especially disco), crafting and making custom cards for special occasions. She was a...
Ila A. Sethna
Aug 4, 2023
Visitation for Ila A. Sethna, of Round Lake, IL will be visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 10 AM until 12 Noon with a ceremony starting at 11:30 AM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Born November 24, 1934 in Bharuch,...
Dale Frederick Medendorp
Aug 3, 2023
The skies have lost another frequent flyer.
Dale Medendorp of Crystal Lake passed away at home on August 3, 2023 after a year long battle with cancer. Dale was born on March 21, 1946 to John and Juella Medendorp in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he grew up, ultimately earning a degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State....
Thomas C. Reiner
Aug 3, 2023
Thomas C. Reiner passed away peacefully August 3, 2023 in Barrington with his loving family at his side. He was born July 9, 1955 in New York City to Robert E. and Clare T. Reiner. Tom is survived by his daughter, Stacy Iardella and son, Raymond (Victoria) Iardella; and grandchildren, Audrey and Emilia Iardella. He was preceded in death...
Nancy Lynn Bohren
Aug 2, 2023
Nancy Lynn Bohren, 81, of Barrington, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, in her treasured home of more than 35 years. Nancy was born June 17, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ernest and Margaret Bohren.
Nancy received her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University and her masters in Education from St. Francis...
Maureen R. (Kelly) Remsing
Jul 31, 2023
Maureen Kelly Remsing of Prairie Grove, IL died Monday July 31, 2023 at Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care at age 68 after a multi years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born June 24, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Kathleen (nee O’Connor) Kelly and Robert “Emmett” Kelly.
She is survived by her Husband, Robert Remsing;...
Seth Austin Janschek
Jul 30, 2023
Seth Austin Janschek, 25, of Lake in the Hills, left this world in a tragic accident on July 30, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1998, in Winfield, KS, to Steven and Mary Janschek.
Seth lived life to the fullest. From a young age, he worked endlessly with his hands taking things a part and putting...
Gerald E. Johnson
Jul 30, 2023
Gerald E. Johnson, 87, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away July 30, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 26, 1935 to the late Everett and Florence Johnson.
Gerald enjoyed playing bridge in his free time, he was an excellent player and earned himself the title of a Bridgemaster. He worked in the field of...
Charles A. White
Jul 28, 2023
Charles A. White, distinguished English teacher at Barrington High School, who made a memorable impression on scores and scores of students, passed away July 28, 2023. He was 91.
Mr. White was born in Lisle, IL on one of the original farms of what is now the Morton Arboretum. His father worked for the growing...
Gerald "Jerry" Celano
Jul 28, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Celano passed away July 28, 2023 in Barrington. He was born May 24, 1944 in Chicago to Webster (Bernard) Celano and Stella Celano.
Jerry served the Chicago Police Department for over 25 years before retirement. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robin; daughter, Victoria; sons, Gerald B. and James (Carolyn) Celano; grandchildren,...
Robert William Hartnett
Jul 27, 2023
Robert William Hartnett, 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Born premature at St. Anne Hospital, Bob fought hard and was released one and a half months later to relieved and overjoyed parents who had lost their oldest child, Evelyn Marie, to a crib death. Bob grew up on the northside of Chicago; attended...
Ronald Reynolds Mills
Jul 27, 2023
Ronald Reynolds Mills, Jr. passed away peacefully July 27, 2023 in Deer Park. He was born February 5, 1949 in Evanston, IL to Ronald Sr. and Millicent Mills.
Ron grew up in Evanston with his three siblings. He graduated Evanston Township High School in 1966, where he was active in theater and glee club. He spent his...
Thomas M. Lehner
Jul 25, 2023
Thomas M. Lehner, 79, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1943, in Chicago, to Edward and Ann (Morrison) Lehner.
Tom attended Quigley Seminary for one year before graduating from De La Salle High School in Chicago. He enlisted in the Marine Corps...
Susan L. Engbrecht
Jul 23, 2023
Susan L. Engbrecht, 63 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1960 to the late George and Helen (nee Blanke) Engbrecht.
Susan was a treasure to all of us. She loved to entertain all her life. She was always kind, upbeat and fun to be with. She will be...
Dennis A. Konkey
Jul 23, 2023
Dennis A. Konkey, Sr., 73, formerly of Crystal Lake, currently of LaFeria, TX passed away on July 23, 2023 in Madison, WI. He was born in Chicago to Arthur and Mary (Swionder) Konkey.
Dennis leaves behind his wife, Terry; son, Dennis (Phillis) Konkey, Jr. and Nicholas (Deanna Pusey) Konkey; and granddaughter, Courtney Konkey.
As an...
Harry Christian Sloth
Jul 23, 2023
Harry Christian Sloth, age 99, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023.
Harry was born on August 30, 1923, in Chicago, IL.
Harry served our country as a Marine in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Fighting in the bloodiest and most notorious battles of the war, including the Battles of Saipan,...
James Scott Pirie
Jul 23, 2023
Jim S. Pirie, age 60, passed away at home on July 23, 2023, with his loving family by his side, after a year-long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Melissa Pirie of 29 years. Loving father of Nash (24) and Dylan (19) Pirie of Barrington, IL. Jim was a greatly loved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew,...


