Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Gloria McKinney
Dec 20, 2025
Gloria E. McKinneyDecember 20, 2025
Gloria Edson McKinney passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 20, 2025, in Barrington, Illinois, at the age of 98. Gloria was born in 1927 in Rockford, Illinois, to Cornelius “C.J.” and Jeanette Edson. Her father owned Edson Motors, a successful car dealership in Rockford, and her mother was a teacher, homemaker and talented pianist.
After...
Brian Dennis Duffy
Dec 20, 2025
Brian Dennis Duffy, 67, of Barrington Hills, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20th at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
Brian was predeceased by his parents, T. Dennis and Beatrice McCann Duffy and his sister-in-law Karen Elizabeth Staib. Brother to M, Tom, Karen Mary, Brendan, Dan, Tara and Neil, and brother-in-law to Joanna Moore and Rick Dunn. Uncle to Dasha, Kristina,...
Joseph James Riha
Dec 19, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Riha passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, his 84th birthday. He was born on December 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Lillian Riha, and remained deeply connected to the city and its surrounding communities throughout his life.
Joe was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He valued education...
Nancy Greenwald
Dec 18, 2025
Nancy Greenwald, 62, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1963, in Oak Park, Illinois, to James and Elaine Carver.
Nancy grew up in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove and graduated from Western Illinois University. Nancy married her high school sweetheart, David Greenwald. They later moved to Crystal Lake, where they raised...
Christopher M. McCreary
Dec 18, 2025
Christopher Michael McCreary, 49, of Ringwood, Illinois, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1976.
Chris was the devoted husband of Connie Lynn (Haines) McCreary, and together they shared 27 years of marriage. He was a proud and loving father to Bailie Jean McCreary and Ryley Christopher McCreary, who were the center of his world.
He is...
Jeffrey Layman
Dec 15, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Layman, age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Jeania M. Layman (née Dillard), and passed on what would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jeffrey was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, on September 25, 1956.
Jeffrey had a long and distinguished...
Norbert P. Kunz
Dec 15, 2025
Norbert P. Kunz, 84, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1941, in Germany to the late Arthur and Christine Kunz. Raised near the Danish border, in Flensburg, Germany, Norbert grew up with a deep appreciation for both cultures. As a youth, he spent cherished time in Denmark on his family’s farm, where his...
Adeline W. Tunison
Dec 13, 2025
Adeline Wiegel (Tunison) was born on September 9, 1932, to Friederich and Sophia Wiegel. She was the third child and first daughter in the Wiegel family.
Adeline had two older brothers, Friederich and Christ, and six younger siblings: David, MaryAnn, Gilbert, Darlene, Karin, and Sharon.
The Wiegel family lived in Chicago on Keating Avenue, an area now occupied by the west-bound lanes...
Joseph A. Schutz
Dec 10, 2025
Joseph A. Schutz, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the age of 87.
He was born March 19, 1938 in Chicago, the son of the late Adam and Adeline (Gallo) Schutz.
A dedicated car enthusiast and skilled restorer, Joe was a longtime member of the Model A Restorers Club and CAATS - Centerville Antique Auto Touring Society....
Gene A. Bengston
Dec 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Gene A. Bengston of Crystal Lake announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 93. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Barbara Dubow; John (Cheryl) Bengston; Susan (Kevin) Diebold; grandchildren: Kari (Cody) Whirry; Andy Dubow; Katelyn (Alex) Schuman; Michael Bengston; Courtney Diebold; and Erin...
Lynne Babinsky
Dec 8, 2025
Lynne Sharon Faris Babinsky, age 81, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 8, 2025, in Barrington, Illinois. Lynne was born on December 14, 1943, in Evanston, Illinois, to Paul Faris and Helen (Lind) Faris. She grew up in Downers Grove with her parents and three siblings, where her many talents in design, art, and sports...
Dennis "Buck" Ahrens
Dec 8, 2025
Dennis “Buck” Ahrens, 81, of Crystal Lake passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born in Elgin on October 29, 1944 to Gerald and Aileen Ahrens.
Buck proudly served in the United States Navy. In 1969, he married Sherry Niswander and together they shared more than 56 years.
He was the 3rd of 4 generations to serve the City of...
Deanna Jo Veugeler
Dec 7, 2025
Deanna Jo (Spillane) Veugeler, known to friends and family as "Dee," 87, of Lakewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Margaret and Nicholas Spillane.
Dee graduated from Loyola University in Chicago and dedicated much of her life to education as a school teacher and to raising her family....
Anne McKneally
Dec 7, 2025
Anne McKneally, 91
November 15, 1934 – December 7, 2025
Anne McKneally, a woman of wit, independence, and flair, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of ninety one. She was born on November 15, 1934, in Newburgh, New York, to George and Alice (nee Fogarty) McKneally.
The eldest of four siblings, Anne was a fond older sister to Martin,...
Onkar N. Sharma
Dec 7, 2025
Onkar N. Sharma, 85, of Palatine, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Doretta Elizabeth Schwarz
Dec 6, 2025
Doretta E. Schwarz, 65 years of age and resident of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.
She was born on December 10, 1959, daughter of the late Beniamino and Christina Mazzone. Doretta was a graduate of Buffalo Grove High School. On October 14, 1978, she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Michael Robert Updike
Dec 5, 2025
Michael Robert Updike, 60, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 30, 1965, Mike was the son of Robert and Kathleen (Kraft) Updike of Aurora, Illinois. Mike grew up in Palatine and was a proud graduate of St. Theresa, Palatine High School, and St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota....
Paul J. Georgy
Dec 5, 2025
In the end, it was his heart. The doctors said it was weak. But to anyone who crossed his path, they would believe the opposite. Paul’s heart was his compass with service to others as his North Star.
Paul’s happy place was in nature and on a farm. From an early age, he loved working with animals, tending to fields, and...
Laura Jean Anderson
Dec 4, 2025
Laura Jean Anderson, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born in Chicago to Roy and Jeanette Anderson.
Laura was unforgettable in every way. She was funny, full of classic Laura-isms, a riot, and always a lot of fun. She would give you a run for your money and keep you laughing the whole time. She liked her coffee with two...
Jack T. Smerecky
Dec 4, 2025
Jack Thomas Smerecky, 62, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025.
Born on March 2, 1963, Jack was the beloved son of the late John J. and Frances (née Niewinski) Smerecky. He grew up with a strong sense of family and community, values that guided him throughout his life.
Jack had a deep love for country music, a...
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