Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
John Richard Burgess
May 13, 2026
John Richard Burgess, 76 of Barrington, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Edgar Herbert and Edna Marie (nee Shadden) Burgess.
John was raised in Cranston, Rhode Island alongside his 5 siblings and he carried a deep appreciation for family, hard work and education throughout his life....
J. Ramiro Velazquez
May 12, 2026
In loving memory of Ramiro Velazquez
Passed on May 12, 2026.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will always be remembered with love.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, from 4pm until 8pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake. Mass will be on Saturday,...
Alan Stuart Noparstak
May 11, 2026
Alan Noparstak, 83, passed away peacefully in Barrington Hills, Illinois, on May 11, 2026. Born on May 4, 1943, in Chicago to Victor and Anne Noparstak, Alan’s life was defined by an extraordinary blend of resilience, ambition, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. At just sixteen, Alan helped assume head of household to support his family after the...
David Torrey Garrett
May 11, 2026
David Torrey Garrett, 60, of Barrington, died on May 11, 2026.
David was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts on April 11, 1966, to parents George and Mary Lou (nee Chubbuck) Garrett.
David loved boating, spending time with his family, and maintaining his front yard. He was proud of his New England roots and loved the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He...
Birgitta V. Block
May 10, 2026
Eira Birgitta Block (née Vetterlein), 89, of Bronxville, New York and La Grange, Illinois, passed away on May 10, 2026 — Mother’s Day. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Stockholm, Sweden to the late Gunnar and Eira Vetterlein and had 3 siblings: Ajan, Einar and Eira.
Birgitta, or ”Gittan,” was beautiful, tenacious, adventurous and intelligent. During her youth she...
Maria Guadalupe Lasso
May 10, 2026
Maria Guadalupe Lasso, 75, of Fox Lake, died peacefully on May 10, 2026, in McHenry.
Maria was born in Quito, Ecuador on January 25, 1951, to parents Adolfo and Maruja Lasso. She married Eduardo Izurieta Torres in 1968, and together they had four children.
Maria met the love of her life at a young age, and together they built a beautiful life...
Shawn W. Gibbons
May 9, 2026
Shawn W. Gibbons, 59, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 14, 1967 in Elgin to Floyd and Marilyn Gibbons.
Shawn graduated from Central High School and dedicated 42 years of service to Jewel- Osco in Crystal Lake, where he was known for his strong work ethic and familiar smile.
Shawn...
Ann C. Geighes
May 9, 2026
Ann C. Geighes, 83, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 14, 1943, in New Castle, PA to the late Russell and Margaret Cansler.
Ann devoted more than 40 years of her life to the banking industry. She took great pride in her career, but nothing...
Earline Amber Asmussen
May 8, 2026
Earline Amber Asmussen, 93, of Barrington, died on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Earline is survived by her sister, Mary Lou (Bob); brother-in-law, Richard; and children, Mark (Laura) Asmussen and Linda (Fred) Radecki. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 13, from 10am until a funeral service at 11am a Lutheran Church of the Atonement...
Ruben Solis Simon
May 8, 2026
Ruben Solis Simon, 88, of Prairie Grove, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born in Cebu City, Philippines on February 22, 1938, to Alfonso and Primetiva Solis Simon.
Ruben met the love of his life, Zenaida Cabellon, in Punta Princesa, Cebu. They shared 48 years of marriage before her passing on November 13, 2014.
Ruben was a man of...
Steve Newton
May 7, 2026
Stephen Bruington “Steve” Newton, 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1934, in Freeport, Illinois, to Milledge and Pauline Newton.
Steve lived a life marked by curiosity, compassion, intelligence, and quiet dedication to others. His early years were shaped by both hardship and resilience, including the loss of his father and...
Barbara Ellen Bishop
May 6, 2026
Barbara Ellen Bishop, 77, of Huntley, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026.
She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on June 29, 1948, to Leland and Eleanor (Green) Smiley. Barb grew up as a farm girl in the Stanley, Thorp, and Curtiss areas of Wisconsin, where she developed the strong work ethic, warmth, and down-to-earth spirit that would define her throughout...
Emily Frazer McHugh
May 5, 2026
Emily Frazer McHugh, 88, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1938 in Tennessee.
Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4 PM until the memorial service at 6 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington. A Celebration of Emily's life will take place...
Ramesh Kumar
May 5, 2026
Ramesh Kumar, 68, of Chicago, passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1957 in India.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 9 AM until 11 AM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Chander P. Wadhwa
May 3, 2026
Chander P. Wadhwa, 92, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026.
He was born on October 19, 1933 in the area of India that is now Pakistan. He lost his father at a young age and was raised by his mother alongside his older brother Gulshan and younger sisters Krishna and Bimbla.
Chander told stories of selling sweaters at...
Thomas John Lyons
May 2, 2026
Thomas (Tom) John Lyons, age 72, of Barrington, Illinois, died on May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 30, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to James Edward Lyons and Kathryn Lauretta Cooney Lyons.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Scott Lyons; his daughter, Sarah Lyons (Ananda Sawmynaden); his brother, James Lyons (Dr. Margaret...
Irene Lake
May 2, 2026
Irene Lake, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at the age of 94.
She was born December 8, 1931 in Urmston, England, the daughter of the late John Alfred and Florence (Williams) Vanstone.
Irene enjoyed spending time with her British club, Trans-Atlantic Brides.
Irene is survived by her children, Deborah (Jim) Zuhlke, Bryan (Lisa) Lake, and Lee (Sally) Lake;...
Maurice A. Vanden Eykel
May 1, 2026
Maurice “Maury” A. Vanden Eykel, a retired American Airlines Captain, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL.
Maury was born in Pipestone, MN on December 25, 1946 to Wilma Jean and Martin Dahlberg Vanden Eykel, also a retired American Airlines Captain.
Maury is survived by his beloved wife of almost 45 years, Ginny, his brother Ike...
Herbert P. Schmidt
Apr 30, 2026
Herbert Paul Schmidt "Herb" passed away in Barrington, IL on April 30, 2026.
Herb was born to parents, Carolina (nee Schinabeck) and Roman Schmidt in Chicago, IL on March 18, 1937, and was the youngest brother to Walter and Roman Jr.
Herb graduated from Lane Technical High School in 1955 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute...
Dennis J. Howard
Apr 30, 2026
Dennis J. Howard, 77, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1949 in Chicago to the late William and Rosann Howard.
Dennis was a fun loving, kind, and caring man who would do anything for anyone. He was a hard worker and worked up until his sudden death. He was deeply loved...
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