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...
Marsha Ann Ulbrich
Jan 8, 2026
Marsha Ann Ulbrich (nee Minton), 77, of North Barrington, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 in the company of family, after a period of declining health. She was born May 17, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Bernie and Dorothy (nee Groene) Minton. At six years old, her family moved to Mount Prospect, IL where...
Jennifer Lynn Umlauf
Jan 8, 2026
Obituary for Jennifer is currently pending.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue the following day, Saturday, January 17, from 8:30 a.m. until prayers at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to follow to St. Thomas...
Bӓrbel Ziegler
2026
Barbel was all about family. Beloved mother to her 4 children and Oma to her 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Generous in life and soul. Landscaper. Painter. Photo album enthusiast. Reader. Baker. She had many amazing stories and her laughter could fill a room and everyone’s hearts. Those who knew her well will remember her love and never forget her...
Haig Pedian
Jan 7, 2026
Haig Pedian, Sr., of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 101.
Born on May 29, 1924, in Chicago, Haig was the son of the late Vartan and Araxie (Shahinian) Pedian. He proudly served his country during World War II as a B-17 bomber pilot, flying 36 missions. During...
Denise A. Krysciak
Jan 7, 2026
Denise Ann Krysciak, 71, of Hawthorn Woods, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospital.
Denise was born in Peoria County on October 9, 1954, to parents William Joseph “Joe” and Beverly (nee Nuss) Blank while en route to the hospital. While standing up in a friend’s wedding, Denise caught the eye of one of the groomsmen, Andrew Krysciak....
Steve Koscinski
Jan 7, 2026
Steve Koscinski, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous fight with ALS on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born June 22, 1969, in Chicago.
Proudly choosing a life of sobriety in 2015, Steve found purpose and belonging in the Jiu-Jitsu community at Team Curran. Team Curran and...
John Hagedorn
Jan 6, 2026
John Hagedorn, 74, of Deer Park, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1951 to the late William and Marion Hagedorn.
Full obituary and services are pending.
John Thomas Weaver
2026
John T. Weaver, born November 8, 1939, in Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026.
John was the devoted husband of Patricia Weaver, with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of marriage and a lifetime of love, partnership, and adventure.
He was a proud father to two daughters,Patricia (Jon) Stickney and Kate (Phil) Tucker. John was a loving grandfather to JC...
Nancy Jean Gierach
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy J. Gierach, 79, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on January 5, 2026.
Nancy was born on January 28, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Eugene and Barbara (Cue) Lane. She grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and attended Washburn University. She later attended Iowa State University, where she met her future husband, Stephen Gierach.
Nancy and Stephen were married for more than...
James "Jim" Nelson
Jan 4, 2026
James "Jim" Nelson, 71, of Deer Park, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 4, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to the late Lawrence and Elaine Nelson.
Jim was a talented mechanical engineer who demonstrated his entrepreneurship and dedication by running his own company for many years. He was a true outdoorsman who looked forward...
James A. Happel
Jan 4, 2026
James Allan Happel, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, was called home to his Savior on January 4, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1956, in Elgin to Edmund and Betty (Marolf) Happel.
Jim was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dundee and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lombard. His faith remained a guiding part of...
Frank Stadler
Jan 4, 2026
Frank Stadler, 87, of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1938, in Yugoslavia to Joseph and Elisabeth Stadler. As a young boy, Frank came to the United States with his family, beginning a new chapter far from his birthplace.
From an early age, Frank was always on the move. His love of sports...
Michael Bryniarski
Jan 3, 2026
Michael Stanley Bryniarski, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 3, at his home in Barrington, Illinois, in the company of his wife, two daughters, and sister.
Michael is survived by his loving wife Marisa (Greco) Bryniarski, elder daughter Laura Bryniarski and her husband D. David Johnson; younger daughter Carolyn (Bryniarski) Murphy and her husband Joseph Murphy, son Connor and daughter...
Beatrice A. Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
Beatrice A. Johnson, 92, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday evening, January 2, 2026. She was born April 12, 1933, in Cobden, Illinois, to Harvey and Betty (Mungle) Pearson.
In August of 1970, she married Ernie Johnson and together they formed a big, blended family that became the center of her life.
Bea worked as a purchasing agent at Farr Company in Crystal Lake...
Lester E. Krol
Dec 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lester E. Krol, age 65, of Palatine, who left us on December 29, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Chicago to the late Thaddeus and Helen Krol.
Lester was a devoted son, a cherished brother, a loving father, and a proud grandfather whose warmth and humor...
Mary Kay Schnitzius
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Kay Schnitzius, 85, of Huntley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 28, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1940 in Chicago to the late Michael and Annamae O’Connell.
On July 13, 1963, she married the love of her life, Edward Schnitzius, at Visitation Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois. Together, they shared 62 beautiful years of...
Elizabeth Marie Thornton
Dec 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Beth” Marie Thornton (née Hamilton), a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, who passed away quietly at her home in Barrington, IL, on December 27, 2025.
Beth was born in Elmira, NY, on June 23, 1965. She graduated from South Side High School in 1983 and...
Joyce D. Schwabe
Dec 27, 2025
Joyce D. Schwabe (nee Belot), 100, of Ellisville, Missouri, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Libertyville, Illinois; and Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Joyce was born on January 9, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Anthony and Apalonia Belot, and stepdaughter of Raymond Mitten. On August 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Robert V. Schwabe. They shared...
Lynne D. Sherman
Dec 27, 2025
Lynne D. Sherman, 84, of Crystal Lake, died after a brief illness on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by family at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Barrington.
Lynne was born in Chicago on June 19, 1941, to Howard and Hazel Sherman.
She worked for 36 years at the Chicago law firm Chapman and Cutler, starting as a legal secretary and advancing to being...
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