Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Abra Frances Shapiro
Apr 7, 2026
Abra Frances Shapiro, 85, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stan and Eda Goldberg.
Full obitiuary and services are pending.
Dr. John Allan Hasdal
Apr 5, 2026
Dr. John Allan Hasdal, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the age of 84.
He was born March 17, 1942 in Oak Park, IL, the son of the late Carl and Muriel (Kirkham) Hasdal.
John was united in marriage in 1988 to Bonnie in Kawaii, Hawaii. In addition to his loving wife, he is...
Arlene Leona Humphrey
Apr 4, 2026
Arlene L. Humphrey, 94, of Crystal Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake.
Arlene was born in Chicago on June 12, 1931, to parents Joseph and Frieda (nee Zessin) Sutter.
On New Year’s Eve, 1956, she met the love of her life, James Humphrey, on a blind date. They were married on April 19,...
Charles Keller
Apr 3, 2026
Charles Tilford KellerMarch 29, 1973 - April 3, 2026In Loving Memory of CharlieCharlie passed away on April 3, 2026. He will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.Charlie was a kind, generous, and selfless man who would give anything he had if it meant helping someone else. He carried a quiet strength and often kept his emotions to himself,...
Grazyna Loza
Apr 3, 2026
Grazyna Loza, 76 year of age, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, passed away at her home on April 3, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1949 in Jedlicze, Poland to Tadeusz and Aniela Drozdowicz.
Grazyna is survived by her husband Michal Loza, son Marek Loza, daughter Monika Loza, grandchildren Patrick, Helena, Maximilian, Nevalyn and Gavin, as well as her brother Henryk...
Joanne Marie "Jo" Ratcliff
Apr 1, 2026
Joanne Marie “Jo” Ratcliff, 87, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert Ratcliff; her parents, Walter and Pauline Paulson; and her brother, Carroll Paulson.
Jo was a devoted mother to Lori Ratcliff, Steve (Cindy) Ratcliff, and Mike (Doreen) Ratcliff; an adoring grandmother (“Nana”) to Matthew and Kyle...
Jim Liddell
Apr 1, 2026
James "Jim" Liddell, 94, of Sturgeon, Missouri, died peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Arlington Heights.
Jim was born in Chicago on July 27, 1931, to parents James and Gertrude (nee Hybke) Liddell. After his mother's death he was raised by his grandparents until his father's marriage to Christina Bresters. He met Suzanne Shaw while attending the University of Illinois. After...
Georgia J. Kostur
Apr 1, 2026
Georgia J. Kostur, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026 at the age of 93.
She was born May 1, 1932 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Bernard Callahan and Annie Giese.
Georgia was the loving wife of 45 years of the late Joseph Kostur, Jr.; beloved mother of Joseph Kostur, III, Cathey (Kevin) Tank, Joan (Sam) Danial, and...
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,...
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