Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Dianna Katherine Poulos
Mar 8, 2026
Dianna Poulos, age 44, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. She will be remembered for her compassion, her dedication to helping others, and the deep love she shared with her family, friends, and the many lives she touched through her work.
Dianna was a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who spent her career working with children diagnosed with autism...
Steven A. Pinkley
2026
Steven A. Pinkley, 66, of Cary, IL, passed away in early March, 2026. Born in Elgin, IL on May 13, 1959 to Thomas and Joyce Pinkley, Steve built a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, loyalty, and a goofball spirit that could light up any room.
Steve attended Barrington High School, where he was an accomplished wrestler. During those years he...
Bill Speechley
Mar 8, 2026
William Edwin Speechley, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the age of 80.
He was born November 24, 1945 in Elgin, the son of the late Edwin Joseph and Evelyn Bernice (Nuhn) Speechley.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, earning the Vietnam Service Medal. On October 17, 1987,...
Teresa Ann Knaack
Mar 7, 2026
Terri Ann Knaack, 63 years of age and resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Palatine, Illinois.
She was born on October 1, 1962, in Elgin, Illinois, to Kurt and Shirley (Noles) Knaack. Terri went on to study education, graduating from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She pursued her passion cultivating...
Frances Edna Parker
Mar 7, 2026
Frances E. Parker, 92, of Encore Village in Schaumburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully after a courageous 12-year battle with complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Fran is survived by her three devoted sons: George, John and his wife Heather, and David and his wife Tracy; her four cherished grandchildren: Nicholaus, Michaela, Sarah, and Daniel; and one beloved great-grandchild, Amelia. She was a loving...
Sharon Ruth Myers
Mar 7, 2026
Sharon Ruth (Stene) Myers passed away on March 7, 2026, following prolonged health challenges. She was born on October 23, 1946, in Elgin, IL, and was the daughter of Arvin and Erna (Loechelt) Stene.
Sharon attended Lowrie Grade School, Abbott Junior High, and was in the first class to graduate Larkin High School in 1964. She graduated from Ellis Business College...
Mary J. Gehrke
Mar 7, 2026
Mary J. Gehrke, of Hoffman Estates, passed away peacefully with her beloved family at her side on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 79.
She was born May 28, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Rita (Bucur) Jacob.
Mary devoted 34 years to teaching at Spalding High School in Chicago, where she left a lasting mark...
Nita Louise Bialk
Mar 7, 2026
Nita L. Bialk, of Buffalo Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 83.
She was born November 2, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Isabel Mendicino.
Nita found joy in many simple pleasures. She loved shopping and had a passion for baking, sewing, and crocheting. She also enjoyed reading, especially The Power...
Martha S. Istvan
Mar 7, 2026
Martha S. Istvan, 94, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. She was born December 11, 1931 on a farm in rural Berlin Heights, OH. A private family celebration of life will be held.
Born on a farm in rural Berlin Heights, Ohio 94 years ago, Martha was the seventh child of Christina and Michael Sekerak. As the...
Robert Michael Casey
Mar 6, 2026
Bob Casey passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2026, 9 days before his 46th wedding anniversary. He was surrounded in love by his wife, Kathy (aka Flo) and his sister-in-law, Janet (aka Nurse Kratchitt).
Bob was born on August 27, 1944 to Johanna Elaine Bonhorst and Theodore Matthew Casey at New York Hospital in New York City. Bob was...
Juris "Huey" Girgens
Mar 6, 2026
Juris “Huey” Girgens passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Huey leaves behind his devoted wife, Geraldine “Gerri” Girgens, whom he married on January 15, 1977, as well as his loving sons: James M. Miller (married to Alma), Gary K. Miller (married to Kelli), and Scott A. Miller (married to Tracy).
Huey was a man who...
Michael J. Chiodo
Mar 4, 2026
Michael J. Chiodo, 85, of Wood Dale, died peacefully on March 4, 2026.
Michael was born in Chicago on July 27, 1940, to parents Anthony and Marion (nee Cipperoni) Chiodo.
Michael spent his career working for the Chicago Police Department where he ascended the ranks from patrol to vice to detective, then sergeant, and lieutenant. He sought early retirement to care for...
Dario Francescatti
Mar 4, 2026
Darius S. Francescatti, MD, JD, FACS, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Dario was born in 1940 on the north side of Chicago. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959-1965. He was married to his wife, Janet, for 53 years. Together they raised six children.
Dario earned his Bachelor...
Edith Jones
Mar 3, 2026
Edith Jones, 90, a long time resident of Buffalo Grove, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1935 in Rostock, Germany to the late Karl and Kate Konow.
Full obituary is pending.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 10 AM until the funeral mass at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish, 10...
Anne Andrzejewski
Mar 2, 2026
Anne Andrzejewski, 77, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 12, 1948, in Waterford, Ireland to the late William and Margaret Shanahan.
As a young woman, Anne studied in London, where fate stepped in at a dance. There she met her future husband, David, who was serving in the...
Richard A. Hall
Feb 28, 2026
Richard Alvah Hall, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 13, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, Richard (Dick) was the son of Alvah and Mary Hall. He grew up in Burbank, CA. At the age of 18, he joined the...
Andrew Reynolds Snarski
Feb 27, 2026
Andy, 66, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 after 553 days living with, adapting to, and trying to defy the sh*tty disease - ALS.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cindy Ritt, and two children, Nicole (Zack) Brickhouse and Alex Snarski (Nicole Aarts). He also leaves two grandchildren, Wyatt and Nicole ‘Coco’ Brickhouse.
Andy is also survived by...
Sharon Lee Cobb
Feb 27, 2026
Sharon Lee Cobb, 69, of North Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1957 at Fort Benning, GA to the late William and Joyce Storms.
Sharon grew up in Westchester County, New York and was immensely proud to be a New Yorker. She graduated in 1975 from Barrington High School and went...
Georgene Frances Besse
Feb 25, 2026
Georgene Frances Besse, 92, formerly of Huntley, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1933, in Congress Park, Illinois, to Mariano and Virginia (Rocca) Guzzardo.
Georgene was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to her two daughters, Ginny and Donna. As a single mother, she exemplified strength, determination, and love. Later in life,...
Stan Jakopin
Feb 25, 2026
Summing up a person’s life in a few paragraphs is impossible…and Stan’s story is no exception. This is an attempt to relay the story of a strong, joke-loving, deeply loved, smart-as-a-whip, charming, Silvester-Stallone-look-alike, incredible individual whose life took quite unusual twists and turns.
Stan’s early life was a difficult one. He was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during World War II. He...
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