Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Mary Mell Vada Hopper
Mar 13, 2026
Mary Hopper, 86, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1940, in Dowagiac, Michigan, to Stanley and Frankie Gajewski. She was the second youngest of five children and grew up in a loving family that meant so much to her throughout her life.
Full obituary and services are pending.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Robert J. Olach
Mar 12, 2026
Bob's obituary is pending at this time. However, a memorial visitation will be on Friday, April 10, from 10am until the time of mass at 12 noon, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crystal Lake.
Cynthia Denny
Mar 12, 2026
Cynthia's obituary is pending at this time. However, a visitation will be on Friday, April 10, from 9am until a service at 11am, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake.
Adie Gartner
Mar 12, 2026
Adrian “Adie” Gartner, 81, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. Adie was born on April 11, 1944, in Evanston, Illinois, to Walter and Alles Dowey. She grew up in Skokie, Illinois, the middle child in a close-knit family. Her older sister, Pat, and younger brother, Jim, were her constant companions, and the three of them spent much of their...
Marilyn McLendon LeFager
Mar 11, 2026
Marilyn McLendon LeFager, 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was the beloved wife of James LeFager for 52 wonderful years and the loving mother of James (Amy) and John (Elizabeth). Her grandchildren—Oliver, Isabel, Kennedi, Myles, and Brooks—were the joy of her life and filled her days with pride and happiness.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents,...
Cheryl Grzybek
Mar 11, 2026
Cheryl Grzybek, 78 years of age and long-time resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 3, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Martin Altman and Laverne McMahon (Ehlebracht). She was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” J. Grzybek on February 27, 1971.
Cheryl is survived by her loving...
Joseph E. Tuszynski
Mar 10, 2026
Joseph E. Tuszynski, 89, of Lake Barrington Shores, passed away on March 10, 2026. He was born in Chicago on March 22, 1936 to Albert and Mary Tuszynski.
Full obituary and services are pending.
Richard Charles Carzoli
Mar 10, 2026
***MASS HAS BEEN CHANGED and will be held at 1:30pm on Monday, March 16, due to the winter storm.***
Richard Charles Carzoli, 90, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Barrington. He was born July 7, 1935, in Oak Park, to Charles and Ruby (Stonehouse) Carzoli.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1960....
Herbert James Meyer Jr
Mar 10, 2026
Herbert James Meyer Jr., 70 years of age and resident of West Dundee, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
He was born on January 26, 1956, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Herbert James Meyer Sr. and JoAnne Louise McDonnell. On October 8, 1983, Herb married Dawn Lynn Stevens in Mount Prospect, Illinois. They...
Jason Alexander Binzel Sr
Mar 9, 2026
Jason Alexander Binzel Sr., 52, of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1973 in Arlington Heights, IL and was lovingly adopted and raised by Theodore “Ted” and Priscilla Binzel.
He grew up in Lake Barrington where he went to school and lived with his sister Beth, and his parents Theodore and Priscilla...
Max Sahinoglu
Mar 9, 2026
Maximilian C. Sahinoglu passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Max was born on December 20, 2008, in Chicago to Yigit Sahinoglu and Jennifer Ceran Sahinoglu, joining his proud older brother, Alex. He was raised in Barrington, Illinois, where life was all about sports, friends, and finding a way to make every day more fun. He...
Dianna Katherine Poulos
Mar 8, 2026
Dianna Poulos, age 44, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. She will be remembered for her compassion, her dedication to helping others, and the deep love she shared with her family, friends, and the many lives she touched through her work.
Dianna was a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who spent her career working with children diagnosed with autism...
Steven A. Pinkley
2026
Steven A. Pinkley, 66, of Cary, IL, passed away in early March, 2026. Born in Elgin, IL on May 13, 1959 to Thomas and Joyce Pinkley, Steve built a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, loyalty, and a goofball spirit that could light up any room.
Steve attended Barrington High School, where he was an accomplished wrestler. During those years he...
Bill Speechley
Mar 8, 2026
William Edwin Speechley, of Crystal Lake, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the age of 80.
He was born November 24, 1945 in Elgin, the son of the late Edwin Joseph and Evelyn Bernice (Nuhn) Speechley.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, earning the Vietnam Service Medal. On October 17, 1987,...
Teresa Ann Knaack
Mar 7, 2026
Terri Ann Knaack, 63 years of age and resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Palatine, Illinois.
She was born on October 1, 1962, in Elgin, Illinois, to Kurt and Shirley (Noles) Knaack. Terri went on to study education, graduating from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She pursued her passion cultivating...
Frances Edna Parker
Mar 7, 2026
Frances E. Parker, 92, of Encore Village in Schaumburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully after a courageous 12-year battle with complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Fran is survived by her three devoted sons: George, John and his wife Heather, and David and his wife Tracy; her four cherished grandchildren: Nicholaus, Michaela, Sarah, and Daniel; and one beloved great-grandchild, Amelia. She was a loving...
Sharon Ruth Myers
Mar 7, 2026
Sharon Ruth (Stene) Myers passed away on March 7, 2026, following prolonged health challenges. She was born on October 23, 1946, in Elgin, IL, and was the daughter of Arvin and Erna (Loechelt) Stene.
Sharon attended Lowrie Grade School, Abbott Junior High, and was in the first class to graduate Larkin High School in 1964. She graduated from Ellis Business College...
Mary J. Gehrke
Mar 7, 2026
Mary J. Gehrke, of Hoffman Estates, passed away peacefully with her beloved family at her side on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 79.
She was born May 28, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Rita (Bucur) Jacob.
Mary devoted 34 years to teaching at Spalding High School in Chicago, where she left a lasting mark...
Nita Louise Bialk
Mar 7, 2026
Nita L. Bialk, of Buffalo Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 83.
She was born November 2, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of the late John and Isabel Mendicino.
Nita found joy in many simple pleasures. She loved shopping and had a passion for baking, sewing, and crocheting. She also enjoyed reading, especially The Power...
Martha S. Istvan
Mar 7, 2026
Martha S. Istvan, 94, of Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. She was born December 11, 1931 on a farm in rural Berlin Heights, OH. A private family celebration of life will be held.
Born on a farm in rural Berlin Heights, Ohio 94 years ago, Martha was the seventh child of Christina and Michael Sekerak. As the...
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