Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Georgia J. Kostur
Apr 1, 2026
Full obituary for Georgia is currently pending. Please check back.
Friends are welcome to visit with Georgia’s family on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue the following day, Monday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. until prayers held at 9:30 a.m. at...
Rosemary Kurtz
Apr 1, 2026
On August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified and women finally had the right to vote. 10 years later, August 11th, 1930, Rosemary Kurtz was born.
Rosemary Magner Kurtz passed away on April 1, 2026. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Jennifer Kurtz Crooks (Tom), Donna Kurtz (Paul Minkus) and Tamara Kurtz; 4 grandchildren, Jim...
Hedy Dagher
Mar 31, 2026
Hedy Dagher, 94, of Wheeling, died peacefully on March 31, 2026.
Hedy was born in Iraq to parents Issa and Elly (née Toma) Jazrawi and emigrated to the United States in 1958 to study advanced nursing. After studying in Washington DC and Boston, she relocated to Chicago.
While Hedy was an active church member, volunteer with various political candidates, a real estate...
Nellie Lorraine Jackson
Mar 31, 2026
Nellie Lorraine Jackson, 96, of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Elbert and Nellie Rouse.
Services and obituary are pending.
Vinodbhai Patel
Mar 30, 2026
Vinodbhai Patel, 68, died peacefully on March 30, 2026.
Funeral will be Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 10 am to 12 noon at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Madeline Willard
Mar 29, 2026
Madeline Willard, 87, of Crystal Lake, died peacefully on March 29, 2026, in her home.
Madeline was born in Chicago on June 26, 1938, to parents Anthony and Jeanette (nee Zawlik) Gattuso.
Madeline worked for Willow Creek Community Church for many years in the food court, and took pride in all that she did. She loved being outside and greatly enjoyed gardening...
Elizabeth H. Wilson
Mar 28, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Hayward Wilson passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
Betty shared 68 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Donald Anderson Wilson. They were married on August 27, 1958, and built a life centered on family, faith, and time spent together. They...
James "Jack" E. Gryczka
Mar 28, 2026
James “Jack” E. Gryczka, age 97, of the Village of Lakewood, IL, died March 28, 2026.
He was born August 14, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Constantine and Eva (Rybicki) Gryczka.
Jack served in the United States Army and graduated from the University of Detroit with an Accounting degree. He was united in marriage to Bernice M. Grifka on September 13, 1952....
Thatcher "Tick" Allen
Mar 28, 2026
Thatcher “Tick” Newton Allen, age 86, passed away after a life centered on his family, strong faith, and a gift for bringing love and laughter to those around him.
Tick graduated from Rockford East High School in 1957. He served two years in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960, stationed in Germany as a Radio Radar Repairman, and was...
H. Virginia Anderson
Mar 28, 2026
H. Virginia Anderson (née Robson), 95, passed away in Lake in the Hills, IL, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Born on March 13, 1931, in Abilene, KS, to Leila and Harry Robson, Virginia grew up in Abilene, along with her older brother Robert, who preceded her in death. Virginia was married to Lyle Anderson for 71 years. He preceded her in...
Dr. Eric Turner Vaughn
Mar 28, 2026
Colonel Eric T. Vaughn, MD was born July 22, 1960 to Emmett and Katherine (Wood) Vaughn in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the second son born to the Vaughn family following his brother Emmett T. Vaughn Jr. From his early childhood, Eric was exceptionally smart, and academically gifted as well as talented in sports and art, Eric would lead a...
Gerald "Jerry" Trahan
Mar 27, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Trahan, 85, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Herman and Rose Trahan and grew up in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
In 1959, Jerry proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country with honor until his discharge in 1961. During his service, he traveled extensively...
Robert E. Towell
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Eugene Towell, 87, of Mt. Prospect, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born on February 11, 1939, in Oakland, IL, the second of nine children born to Dennis and Marcella (Fitzgerald) Towell.
Bob grew up in the small town of Brocton, Illinois. He later moved to the Chicago area to begin his career,...
Florence M. Compton
Mar 25, 2026
Florence M. Compton, 95, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Klementine Wyszynski.
Full obituary and services are pending.
Mike Trelford
Mar 24, 2026
Michael “Mike” Trelford, 74, passed away on March 24, 2026 in Barrington, Illinois. He was born on June 27, 1951 in Marquette, Michigan.
Mike met the love of his life, Linda, at Harper College in Palatine, IL. What began with the “biology chick” quickly turned into a lifelong love story. They were married on April 5, 1980. Their son, Jack, arrived...
Kathleen "Kathy" Harth
Mar 23, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Harth went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on March 23, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on December 10, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois.
Kathy was a beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, friend, and Christian.
As a sister, she was supportive, thoughtful, reliable, and present.
As an aunt, she was loving, kind, wise, and generous.
As a great aunt, she...
Mary Bernadette Abraham
Mar 22, 2026
Mary Abraham, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1934, in Belfast Ireland to the late William and Catherine McCarthy.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Abraham, and her sister Shelia Demauro. Mary is survived by her children; Kathleen (John) Kruse of Torrington, Connecticut, and Karen (John) Mitmoen of Cary, Illinois and...
Leslie Witt
Mar 21, 2026
Leslie Witt, 61, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1964, in Normal, Illinois, to Samuel and Barbara Heer.
Leslie attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where she met Robert “Butch” Witt Jr., in 1983. They were married on September 5, 1987, and built a beautiful life together centered on love, family,...
Charlotte Marie Heuer
Mar 21, 2026
Charlotte Marie Heuer, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the age of 86.
She was born August 22, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (nee Filipiak) Stopka.
Charlotte was united in marriage to Richard Heuer on September 20, 1958. Together they shared a life dedicated to love,...
Wladyslawa Tomkiewicz
Mar 20, 2026
Wladyslawa “Eva” Helena Tomkiewicz, 68, of Lake in the Hills, IL, originally of Głubczyce, Poland was found passed away on March 20, 2026 in her home of natural causes. Born on September 22, 1957, to Wladyslaw and Eugena (Mereszczak) Andrejczuk, Eva led a life marked by love for her children, grandchildren, and faith.
Eva arrived in the United States from Poland...
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