Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Judith Mae Swienton
Jul 1, 2026
Judith Mae Swienton, 80, of Lake Zurich, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1946 in Evanston, IL to the late Carl and Ida Abrahamson.
Full obituary is pending.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 10 AM until the funeral service at 11 AM at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake...
Zein M. Bertacchi
Jun 30, 2026
Zein M. Bertacchi, 79, of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. Her full obituary is pending at this time, however service times are as follows.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 6, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Virginia Zambito
Jun 30, 2026
Virginia Zambito, 75, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1950 in New York, NY.
Full obituary and services are pending.
Shelia Mae Dunfee
Jun 29, 2026
Shelia Mae Dunfee, 87, of Crystal Lake, died peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Shelia was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 28, 1939, to parents Evan and Irene (nee Wolff) Philp with twin sister Shannon. She was raised in Loup City, Nebraska and graduated from Loup City High School in 1957. She went on to earn her nursing degree...
Deborah Palmisano
Jun 29, 2026
Deborah Palmisano, 72, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1953 to Walter and Olga (nee Pasquini) Ray in Chicago, IL.
Full obituary is pending.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 3 PM until 8 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave,...
Linda Louise Carlson
Jun 28, 2026
Linda Louise Carlson, a woman of unmatched color, singular wit, and undeniable presence, peacefully transitioned on June 28, 2026, at the age of 73.
To know Linda was to experience a whirlwind of vibrant, dramatic flair and a spirit that refused to be boxed in. She had a truly singular sense of humor—expressing herself through funny, impromptu poems and unique doodles...
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...
Stephen Raymond Kugelman
Jun 24, 2026
Stephen Raymond Kugelman, 75 of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1951 in Union City, New Jersey to Raymond and Hyacinthe (nee Lepore) Kugelman.
Stephen was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served for 7 years as E5 silent service; a member of the Free Masons lodge 337, Boy...
Phyllis Reese
Jun 22, 2026
Phyllis McFarland Reese, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She was 85 years old.
Phyllis was born on December 7, 1940, in Alpharetta, Georgia, to Herschel and Evelyne McFarland. She grew up with a strong sense of family and faith that would guide her throughout her life. After...
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...
Donald Ritter
Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, 2026, heaven welcomed home a very special angel, Donald Lyle Ritter (Don). Don died peacefully at home with his wife Pat at his side and the Ritter family lost our beacon of love and wisdom. He will be cherished, honored and remembered always.
Don was born on April 1, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Lyle and Frances Ritter....


