Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Patricia Vance
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia Ann Vance (née Campana), age 76, of Palatine, Illinois, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1949, the daughter of Tony and Genevieve Campana of Mount Prospect, Illinois. She graduated from Sacred Heart of Mary High School in Rolling Meadows and went...
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...
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...
Nijole Grigaliunas
Feb 24, 2026
Nijole J. Grigaliunas nee Teiserskaite, age 89, beloved wife of the late Kazimieras “Al” Grigaliunas; devoted mother of son Victor Grigaliunas, his wife Anne, and granddaughter Danielle Grigaliunas; daughter Ramona Grigaliunas and granddaughter Samantha Nemoda.
In past years Nijole was very active in The American – Lithuanian Community, Child’s Gate Learning Organization, Lithuanian World Center, and was a member of The...
William James O'Brien
Feb 24, 2026
William James O’Brien, 94, Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. He was born in Taylorville, Illinois September 27,1931 to William and Tina O’Brien.
After completing his early education in Taylorville, his father, a coal miner who felt strongly about higher education wanted his son to be able to earn a “white collar” job someday. William attended...
Andrew "AJ" Whitt
Feb 24, 2026
Andrew “AJ” Jackson Whitt, 89, of Palatine, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2026, in the very home he built with his own hands — a home filled with faith, laughter, and generations of love.
AJ was born on February 15, 1937, to Charles and Viola (Hill) Whitt in the small coal mining town of Anawalt. Raised with...
Ralph Ronald Radosh
Feb 23, 2026
Ralph Ronald Radosh, known fondly as "Ron", passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 83 in Bonita Springs, FL. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son and a friend to all who knew him.
Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Radosh; his children Caryn (Kyle) Behrens of Fountain Hills,...
Ruth B. Degner
Feb 23, 2026
Ruth Degner, loved ones at her side, died peacefully at her home on February 23. She was just two months shy of her 100th birthday.
Ruth is survived by her children Jeffrey (Marcia), Janice (James), Mark (Karen), Karen (Michael), Mary (Louis), and John (Delia), 14 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, whose birthdays she never forgot. She was preceded in death by...
Irene Sass
Feb 22, 2026
Irene Sass, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 22, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home with her family near.
Irene was born on June 5, 1930 in Bensenville, Illinois to Paul and Edna Grischow. She worked at Mars Chocolate factory as a young woman to help support her parents and to care...
David E. Janssen
Feb 22, 2026
David E. Janssen, 83, of Algonquin, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born January 12, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Herman and Henrietta (Reese) Janssen.
David proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He went on to build a 40-year career with United Airlines, where he met the love of his...
Jon Eric Surch
Feb 21, 2026
Jon Surch, 57, of Crystal Lake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday morning, February 21, 2026.
Jon was born on May 19, 1968, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Wayne and Elaine (Foondel) Surch.
Jon enjoyed playing golf and deer hunting alongside his brothers, son, and nephews. He loved working outdoors and took pride in growing vegetables each...
Gloria Jean Carney
Feb 19, 2026
Gloria Jean (Klasky) Carney, 81, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2026.
Born on February 16, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Gloria was the daughter of Ruth and Jacob Klasky, both of whom preceded her in death.
Gloria grew up in Chicago and later married the love of her life, James Carney. Together they raised four children in Schaumburg, Illinois,...
Dr. Douglas Alan Larson
Feb 19, 2026
Dr. Douglas Alan Larson, 82, of West Dundee, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Elgin.
Doug was born in Turlock, California, on January 16, 1944, to parents Harold and Hildur (née Ahlberg) Larson. He grew up in the Central Valley of Northern California, along with his brothers, Dale and Darryl, and his sister, Gretchen. After...
Gerhard Ludwig Schultz
Feb 18, 2026
Gerhard Ludwig Schultz entered Heaven’s Glory with his Saviour. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2026. He was born on November 21,1930, in Chicago, IL to Adolf and Rosalie Schultz.
He is lovingly remembered by his two surviving daughters, Dawn Bandolik and Beth (James) Walsh; daughter-in-law Noreen McGuire; brothers, Hans (late Diane) Schultz, Sophie (late Norman) Earl;...
Nancy Lee Wandzel
Feb 18, 2026
Nancy Wandzel, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of Algonquin, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2026 at the age of 79.
Born January 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn (Whitam) Boyd, she was raised in Highland Park, New Jersey. She graduated from Upsala (N.J.) College and received her Masters Degree from Rutgers (N.J.) University.
She later moved to Southern...
JoEllen Roach
Feb 18, 2026
JoEllen Roach, of Oakwood Hills, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the age of 81.
Born December 29, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Carmelita (Scimeca) Gale, she was raised in Chicago by her mother and stepfather, Chester Tokarczyk.
JoEllen found great joy in caring for others, especially through her cooking. Her kitchen was a place of warmth and...
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