Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Tamara Samul
Jun 28, 2026
Tamara Samul (née Prokopczyk), 90, passed away on June 28, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.
She was born on May 4th,1936 in the Village of Swidziałowka (now Nowa Swidziałowka) outside of Białystok, Poland to Michał Prokopczyk and Olga Lisowska. At the age of four, her father was murdered during the Second World War, after which she...
Jun Yang
Jun 28, 2026
Jun Yang, 59, of Vernon Hills, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. She was born on September 8,1966 in Shanghai to Zizhi Yang and Wenjin Yang.
Jun is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Yimin “Philip” Yan, her children, David and Angelina, her mother, Wenjin, and her sister, Sheng.
Jun spent her early years in Shanghai before she moved...
John Angelo Laskey
Jun 26, 2026
John Angelo Laskey born April 3rd 1941, passed away on June 26,2026.
A most cherished husband of 64 years to Ruth Laskey (nee Galison)
Amazing father to John (Dawn), Stacy, and Chuck (Terri) Laskey
And a special man (Gramps) to granddaughter Brandie Laskey
He was a caring man in the lives of his siblings.
He was one of seven children.
Sisters Pat Dills , Mary VanTil,...
Jean "Sue" Jannusch
Jun 25, 2026
Jean “Sue” Jannusch, of Lake Zurich, passed away June 25, 2026 at the age of 80.
She was born May 31, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL, the daughter of the late Norman and Ruth Eleanor (nee Jonson) Erickson.
Sue spent her career in education, retiring as a teacher.
Sue is survived by her husband, Les Jannusch, whom she married June 15, 1968; her...
Ronald Sessions
Jun 25, 2026
Ronald "Ron" John Sessions of Algonquin, IL, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and honorable fire service professional, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 at the age of 79.
Born on September 4, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho, Ron answered the call to serve his community early in life. He began his 50+ year distinguished career with the...
Arthur S. Anderson
Jun 25, 2026
Arthur S. Anderson, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the age of 88.
He was born December 1, 1937 in Chicago, the son of the late Arthur, Sr. and Margaret Anderson.
Arthur was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He cherished the simplicity of enjoying lake time on his boat in Winneconne, WI. Above all, Arthur’s...
Phyllis Reese
Jun 22, 2026
Phyllis's obituary is pending at this time. However, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11, at First Congregational Church in Crystal Lake. The time is still pending, and will be updated as soon as it is set.
Carol C. Myers
Jun 22, 2026
Carol C. Myers passed away on June 22, 2026 in Barrington, IL. She was born on March 18, 1936 to Millard and Edna (Mulcahy) Crittenton. Full obituary is pending. No services will be held at this time.
Rita McGregor
Jun 22, 2026
Rita McGregor, 75, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lewis and Lois Rockmore.
Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose kindness, faith, and love for her family touched the lives of all who knew her. She found great joy in...
Elena M. Phelan
Jun 21, 2026
With breaking hearts, we announce that Elena M. Phelan, 41 years old, died on June 21, 2026 at home in Arlington Heights, IL after courageously battling lingering illnesses. She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Marianne (nee Trippon) and Bernard A. Phelan and the dear sister of Daniel M. Phelan. She was dearly loved by her many aunts, uncles,...
Frank H. Caiazza
Jun 21, 2026
Frank Caiazza, 88, of Lake Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 17, 1938, in Berkeley, California, Frank lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and a spirit of curiosity and adventure. A lifelong Catholic, he found strength and purpose in his faith.
He is survived by his loving...
Hai Chan Chung
Jun 21, 2026
Hai Chan Chung, 93, of Cary, formerly of Chicago, passed away on June 21, 2026.
Hai was born on February 25, 1933, in Seoul, Korea, to Insoo Chung and Suck Eon Woo. After earning his bachelor's degree from Chung-Ang University in Seoul, he came to the United States and built a successful life through hard work and determination. He owned Hana...
Joanne M. Zednik
Jun 20, 2026
Joanne Marie Zednik, 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on June 20, 2026.
Born on June 8, 1959, in Waukegan, Joanne spent her entire life in McHenry County. She attended Ringwood Grade School and graduated from McHenry High School. On August 28, 1981, she married Brad Zednik in Woodstock, and together they shared nearly 45 years of marriage,...
Frank Giacomino
Jun 20, 2026
Frank Giacomino, 96, of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1929 in Chicago to the late John and Carmella Giacomino.
Frank was eternally devoted to his late wife Helen and his family was the center of his world. Whether it be his own children and their families...
Sandra Jean Konaszewski
Jun 20, 2026
Sandra Jean (Guse) Konaszewski, 77, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Sandy graduated from Jacobs High School in Algonquin and went on to work as a computer programmer. She met her future husband, Eugene Konaszewski, at the Bowl-Hi bowling alley in Huntley. The two were married in 1970, and Sandra lovingly embraced Gene's children as her own.
Sandy was...
Jeffrey T. Hampton
Jun 19, 2026
Jeffrey T. Hampton passed away on June 19, 2026 in Barrington, IL. He was born on November 25, 1984 to Mark Hampton and Maribeth Dawson in Royal Oak, Michigan. Full obituary is pending at this time.
Joan Wu Hwang
Jun 18, 2026
Joan Wu Hwang, 72, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 18, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1953, in Taichung, Taiwan, to R.C. and P.K. Wu.
Joan came to the United States to earn her master's degree at North Carolina State University, a journey that reflected her determination and love of learning.
On June 6, 1985, she married Lih-Tyng Hwang in Raleigh, North...
Marc D. Erickson
Jun 18, 2026
Marc Daniel Erickson passed away on June 18, 2026 in Barrington, IL. He was born on March 29, 1982 to William and Kathleen (Krumes) Erickson. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. No services will be held at this time.
Shannon Carlene Morreale
Jun 18, 2026
Shannon Carlene (Nagel) Morreale, 43, of Cary, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 18, 2026, at JourneyCare in Barrington.
She was born on September 27, 1982, in Taylorville, Illinois, to Douglas and Anne (Springs) Nagel. Shannon graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 2000 and later earned her degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...
John F. Regan
Jun 15, 2026
John F. Regan, 66, of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 15, 2026. A Palatine, Illinois native, John graduated from Palatine High School before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University in 2003, and a Master of Fine Arts, also from Northern Illinois University in May 2006.
John was the owner and principal designer of...


