Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Mary L. Heath
Aug 31, 2026
Mary L. Heath, 87, of Inverness, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1939 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada to the late Clifford and Helen Lamb.
Full obituary and services are pending.
Antony Joseph Peter Arulappan
Aug 30, 2026
Antony Joseph Peter Arulappan, 45, of Vernon Hills, died on August 30, 2026.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Charlotte L. Szczesny
Aug 29, 2026
Charlotte L. Szczesny, 95, passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born November 17, 1930, in Chicago, to Stanley and Rosalie (Jarocki) Olejnik.
Charlotte was raised in Chicago, where she later met Sylvester Szczesny. The two married and built a life together filled with family, travel, and many wonderful memories. Sylvester preceded her in death in 2003.
Charlotte and Sylvester loved to travel and...
Theresa M. Riggle
Aug 28, 2026
Theresa M. Riggle, 73, was born May 15, 1953, to parents Edwin and Gloria Dudzinski of Arlington Heights, IL. She entered eternal life August 28, 2026, at the age of 73 years.
Theresa was employed for over 30 years at Motorola, Inc., assembling wiring harnesses and performing other assembly processes. She married the love of her life, Robbin L. Riggle, on...
James Kenneth Kordik
Aug 28, 2026
James Kenneth Kordik, 87, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1938, in Chicago to Edward and Marie Kordik.
Jim was a talented woodworker who took great pride in crafting beautiful furniture. A true handyman, he seemed able to fix just about anything and was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever someone was in...
Julie Ann Antongiovanni
Aug 28, 2026
Julie Antongiovanni (nee ford), 57, of Crystal Lake passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 28, 2026. She was born on February 12th, 1969 in Evanston, IL to Richard and Dolores (nee Felicicchia) Ford, and later a big sister to Brian Ford.
Julie was a graduate of Lake Park High School’s class of 1987 and of Illinois State University’s...
Marion Lee Madeya
Aug 28, 2026
Marion Lee Madeya, of Crystal Lake, passed away August 28, 2026, at JourneyCare in Barrington at the age of 82. She was born June 3, 1944, in Chicago, the daughter of the late David and Anna Marie (Prignano) Baustian. Marion was raised in Melrose Park and graduated from Proviso East High School.
Marion worked for Juno Lighting in Des Plaines. She...
Paul Joseph McFadden Sr
2026
A Life Well-Lived, Shared, and Captured
Born a farmboy, he never lost his connection to the land or his appreciation for honest work.
His adventurous spirit led him to serve his country as an Airman, which later paved the way for a career as a dedicated American Airlines employee.
He was a man of diverse passions, an artist who captured the world with...
Edward Carlton
Aug 28, 2026
Edward S. Carlton, Jr. died peacefully on August 28, just five weeks shy of his 90th birthday.
He is survived by the love of his life, Dorothy (née McAvoy), to whom he was married for 61 years and who was by his side when he entered into the loving arms of Jesus and eternal rest. An inseparable couple, Ed often said...
George Dickens Hitchcock
Aug 27, 2026
World War II B-17 pilot George D. Hitchcock, 102, of Barrington Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2026. He lived a remarkable life defined by courage, service, and a determination to preserve the stories of his generation.
Born February 9, 1924, George grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His early years shaped the character that would remain...
Leland Karolak
Aug 27, 2026
Leland Karolak, of Westchester, IL, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in Chicago on September 20, 1933 to the late Adam and Jane Karolak.
Leland proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. On November 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Alma Anthony. Together they shared...
Sharon Lucille Anderson
Aug 26, 2026
Sharon Lucille Anderson, 87, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Until very recently, Sharon had taken great pride in her natural healthy life and avoided all doctor visits for the past several decades! She told everyone, “my grandmother lived to be 103, I plan to make it to 104!” Sadly, following a serious fall on...
Susan Lynn Koehler
Aug 25, 2026
Susan Koehler, precious daughter of Richard and Jeanne, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. She was born on March 28, 1968 in Hinsdale, Illinois.
Along with her parents, Susan is survived by aunts and uncles, Joan (John) Dumelle and Joanne Zielinski; cousins, John (Cindy), Debbie (Kurt), Richard, Marc (Nancy), and David; as well as...
Joan M. Olson
Aug 24, 2026
Joan M. Olson, née Killinger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Barrington Hills, Illinois, on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan married her high school sweetheart, Donald “Don” Olson, and together they celebrated an extraordinary 67 years of marriage. Their life together was a true partnership—one built on love, family, hard...
Anthony "Tony" Daniello
Aug 23, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Edward Daniello, 85, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late James and Emily Daniello.
Tony shared 52 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Diane, whom he married on October 6, 1973. Together, they built a life...
Yvonne E. Idec
Aug 23, 2026
Yvonne E. Idec, 102, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Ida Smith.
Full obituary is pending.
Graveside service will be held privately by her family.
Grayce Joan Tyszko
Aug 21, 2026
Grayce Joan (Puttkover) Tyszko, just shy of 92, from Lake Zurich, Illinois entered her eternal rest on Friday, August 21, 2026. A faithful servant, loving matriarch, social advocate, and friend to all, Grayce lived life to its fullest, stating there was still so much she wanted to do at the age of 91. She was said to have rose-colored glasses,...
Donald Philip Rubino
Aug 19, 2026
Donald Philip Rubino, MD, FACP, age 90, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2026, in Marion, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Don was born on August 26, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Angelina Rubino.
Don was a devoted husband, father, and family man. He grew up in Chicago where he met his wife,...
Casey Joseph Deibel
Aug 19, 2026
Casey Deibel, of Oakwood Hills, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026, his 45th birthday, following a long and valiant health battle. He was born on August 19, 1981, in Barrington, Illinois, to Karen (nee Kovarik) and Scott Deibel.
Casey was a man who enjoyed keeping busy and always had something to tinker with. A talented mechanic, he loved figuring out...
Norbert Edgar Schuelke
Aug 18, 2026
Norbert E Schuelke, lovingly known as “Norb”, of Algonquin, IL, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 18, 2026. He was 70 years old.
He was born to parents Elvin & Esther (Voland) Schuelke, October 14, 1955 in Treysa, Germany. The family moved to Chicago and later to Palatine, Illinois. Norb graduated from...


