Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Mary Kay Schnitzius
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Kay Schnitzius, 85, of Huntley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 28, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1940 in Chicago to the late Michael and Annamae O’Connell.
On July 13, 1963, she married the love of her life, Edward Schnitzius, at Visitation Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois. Together, they shared 62 beautiful years of...
Lynne D. Sherman
Dec 27, 2025
Lynne D. Sherman, 84, of Crystal Lake, died after a brief illness on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by family at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Barrington.
Lynne was born in Chicago on June 19, 1941, to Howard and Hazel Sherman.
She worked for 36 years at the Chicago law firm Chapman and Cutler, starting as a legal secretary and advancing to being...
Stan Pasieka
Dec 26, 2025
Stan Pasieka, of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, December 26. 2025 at the age of 67.
He was born May 19, 1958 in Bakersfield, CA, the son of the late Roman and Helena Pasieka.
Stan is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pam; his children, Stas’ Pasieka and Mallory Pasieka; and his beloved grandchildren, Zoe, Abby, Dylan, and Kenadie.
Visitation will...
Mahesh Shah
Dec 26, 2025
Mahesh K. Shah, 89, of Lake Zurich, died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Services will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. all at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Larry Kent Dagley
Dec 25, 2025
Obituary for Larry is currently pending.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue the following day, Friday, January 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson St, Crystal...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Yacono
Dec 24, 2025
Betty was welcomed home for Christmas by Jesus on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith and love.
Born on March 12,1941 in Chicago, Betty leaves behind her beloved husband of 63 years, Joe; children, Camie (Mark), Joe (Karri), and Dan (Jennifer); grandchildren, Sarah (JJ), Jason (Sam), Aaron (Andi), Elizabeth (Michael), Karoline (Bo), Katherine, Alex, Emily and Lauren. She...
James B. Condill
Dec 24, 2025
James Blanchard Condill, of Barrington, IL, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve 2025, at the age of 87.
He was born January 15, 1938 in Elgin, IL, the son of the late Buck and Fern (Pederson) Condill.
Raised in Barrington, Jim’s faith was formed at Salem United Methodist Church, spending many years attending Church Camp at the Barrington Camp Grounds with family...
Judy Ann Berg
Dec 23, 2025
Judith Ann (Meek) Berg died, in Christ, on Tuesday, December 23, at the JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.
Judy was born May 14, 1940 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Paul & Edith (Olson) Meek. She grew up in Danville, attending and graduating from Collette Grade School and Danville High School. Her family were members of the Church of Christ and...
Brian Dennis Duffy
Dec 20, 2025
Brian Dennis Duffy, 67, of Barrington Hills, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20th at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Brian was a 1976 graduate of Barrington High School and he received his bachelors degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1980.
Full obituary and information on Brian’s services are pending, and will be posted soon on this site.
Joseph James Riha
Dec 19, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Riha passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, his 84th birthday. He was born on December 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Lillian Riha, and remained deeply connected to the city and its surrounding communities throughout his life.
Joe was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He valued education...
Nancy Greenwald
Dec 18, 2025
Nancy Greenwald, 62, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1963, in Oak Park, Illinois, to James and Elaine Carver.
Nancy grew up in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove and graduated from Western Illinois University. Nancy married her high school sweetheart, David Greenwald. They later moved to Crystal Lake, where they raised...
Christopher M. McCreary
Dec 18, 2025
Christopher Michael McCreary, 49, of Ringwood, Illinois, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1976.
Chris was the devoted husband of Connie Lynn (Haines) McCreary, and together they shared 27 years of marriage. He was a proud and loving father to Bailie Jean McCreary and Ryley Christopher McCreary, who were the center of his world.
He is...
Jeffrey Layman
Dec 15, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Layman, age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Jeania M. Layman (née Dillard), and passed on what would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jeffrey was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, on September 25, 1956.
Jeffrey had a long and distinguished...
Norbert P. Kunz
Dec 15, 2025
Norbert P. Kunz, 84, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1941, in Germany to the late Arthur and Christine Kunz. Raised near the Danish border, in Flensburg, Germany, Norbert grew up with a deep appreciation for both cultures. As a youth, he spent cherished time in Denmark on his family’s farm, where his...
Adeline W. Tunison
Dec 13, 2025
Adeline Wiegel (Tunison) was born on September 9, 1932, to Friederich and Sophia Wiegel. She was the third child and first daughter in the Wiegel family.
Adeline had two older brothers, Friederich and Christ, and six younger siblings: David, MaryAnn, Gilbert, Darlene, Karin, and Sharon.
The Wiegel family lived in Chicago on Keating Avenue, an area now occupied by the west-bound lanes...
Joseph A. Schutz
Dec 10, 2025
Joseph A. Schutz, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the age of 87.
He was born March 19, 1938 in Chicago, the son of the late Adam and Adeline (Gallo) Schutz.
A dedicated car enthusiast and skilled restorer, Joe was a longtime member of the Model A Restorers Club and CAATS - Centerville Antique Auto Touring Society....
Gene A. Bengston
Dec 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Gene A. Bengston of Crystal Lake announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 93. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Barbara Dubow; John (Cheryl) Bengston; Susan (Kevin) Diebold; grandchildren: Kari (Cody) Whirry; Andy Dubow; Katelyn (Alex) Schuman; Michael Bengston; Courtney Diebold; and Erin...
Dennis "Buck" Ahrens
Dec 8, 2025
Dennis “Buck” Ahrens, 81, of Crystal Lake passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born in Elgin on October 29, 1944 to Gerald and Aileen Ahrens.
Buck proudly served in the United States Navy. In 1969, he married Sherry Niswander and together they shared more than 56 years.
He was the 3rd of 4 generations to serve the City of...
Deanna Jo Veugeler
Dec 7, 2025
Deanna Jo (Spillane) Veugeler, known to friends and family as "Dee," 87, of Lakewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Margaret and Nicholas Spillane.
Dee graduated from Loyola University in Chicago and dedicated much of her life to education as a school teacher and to raising her family....
Anne McKneally
Dec 7, 2025
Anne McKneally, 91
November 15, 1934 – December 7, 2025
Anne McKneally, a woman of wit, independence, and flair, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of ninety one. She was born on November 15, 1934, in Newburgh, New York, to George and Alice (nee Fogarty) McKneally.
The eldest of four siblings, Anne was a fond older sister to Martin,...
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