Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Thomas E. Banasiak
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas E. Banasiak, 88, of Barrington, formerly of La Grange and Chicago, died peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Arlington Heights.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. all at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 Ela Street, Barrington, IL 60010.
Burial to follow Mass at 1:30 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery...
Charles "Chuck" Mollenkamp
Oct 19, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Mollenkamp passed away October 19, 2025 in Barrington. He was born February 10, 1942 in Des Plaines to Leroy and Berniel Mollenkamp.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol; children, Timothy (Paula) Mollenkamp, Diane (Mark) Siegwald, and Mark (Katie Shannon) Mollenkamp; grandchildren, Anna, Alyssa, Maksym, Maddox, and Marci; and sister in law, Helen Mollenkamp. He was...
William "Liam" Merrick Lacey
Oct 18, 2025
William “Liam” Merrick Lacey, 11, of Lake in the Hills, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025. He was born on November 27, 2013 in Park Ridge, Illinois. Liam was a bright, beautiful soul whose light touched everyone who knew him.
Full obituary and services are pending.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family in this difficult time,...
Paul Dreiske
Oct 18, 2025
Paul Benjamin Dreiske, 78, returned to his Heavenly Father on October 18, 2025. While his death was sudden and unexpected, his legacy of love and devotion to family and friends will carry on forever. Dreiske, currently of Lakewood, Illinois, was born in Chicago to Benjamin Dreiske and Ivelyn (Arnold) Dreiske on May 3, 1947. Two sisters Ruth (Dreiske) Schermer and...
Marguerite "Peggy" Grzelak
Oct 16, 2025
Marguerite “Peggy” Dalton Grzelak passed away peacefully October 16, 2025 in Lake Zurich. She was born December 18, 1950 in Chicago to Cornelius “Con” Dalton and Cecelia (Tesmer) Dalton.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Michelle “Shelley” Grzelak; siblings, Mary (late Bernie) Uccello, John (late Cathy) Dalton, Tom (late Kay) Dalton, and Pat (late Bill) Paulick; sister in law, Laura Dalton;...
Ratan K. Punwani
Oct 15, 2025
Ratan K. Punwani
February 29, 1948 – October 15, 2025
Ratan Kotumal Punwani peacefully departed for his heavenly home on October 15, 2025, in his residence of Long Grove, IL, with his children, sisters, extended family, and dog by his side. Ratan will forever be remembered for his soft, charismatic smile, resilience, and easy-going spirit.
Ratan was born on February 29, 1948 (yes,...
Edward H. Klingberg
Oct 14, 2025
Edward Hugh Klingberg, a man defined by his faith, integrity, and remarkable character, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Ed’s discipline, quick wit, and innate ability to connect with anyone were his hallmarks. As his beloved wife, Renee, often said, "He could fit in anywhere and talk to anyone." Ed had a rare gift for putting people...
Coreen Therese Cassidy
Oct 14, 2025
Coreen Therese Cassidy, 62, of Mount Prospect, Ill., left this world peacefully on October 14, 2025. Cory is the daughter of the late Ron and Arlene Cassidy; sibling to Kathleen (John) Langelund, Laureen Cassidy, Ronald Cassidy, Jr.; aunt of Kailey Cassidy; a loving cousin; and cherished friend to an extensive community.
Cory earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and...
Rosemary Gilly
Oct 14, 2025
Our beloved mother Rosemary Gilly passed away on October 14, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1929, in Chicago, the third of four children born to Rose Mayerhofer Krause and Henry Krause.
Rosemary is lovingly remembered by her children, Linda Wegner, Marcia (Jerry) Ciffone, Donna Mirro, and Michael (Michelle) Gilly; grandchildren, Kelly (John) Klehm, Nicole Farrow, Michael (Meghan) Ciffone, Nicholas...
Thomas "Randy" Wright
Oct 12, 2025
Thomas “Randy” Wright, 67, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the comforting presence of family. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith, devotion to those he loved, generous spirit, and unmistakable sense of humor.
Born on December 25, 1957, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, to the late Patsy (nee Owens) and Gean Wright, Randy carried...
Barbara Immel
Oct 12, 2025
Barbara Immel, 87 years of age and resident of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
She was born on August 18, 1938, in Hartford, Wisconsin, to the late Leonard and Paula Polster.
Private family services to be held at a later date.
Robert "Rob" Frenz
Oct 11, 2025
Robert John Frenz, age 50, of Wonder Lake,IL passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1975. A beloved husband, son, and friend, Rob was known for his generous spirit, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved. He enjoyed sports, most notably the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs, golf with friends,...
Donald Louis Holland
2025
Donald Louis Holland, 95, of Hawthorn Woods, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025.
Don was born in what was called Mundelein at the time, but is now Hawthorn Woods, on August 3, 1930, to parents Gus and Rose (nee Smith) Holland.
Don was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be remembered as a man with a huge heart....
Orrin Grant Solheim Jr. "Butch"
Oct 11, 2025
Orrin Grant Solheim Jr., “Butch”, 76 years of age and resident of Forest Lake in Lake Zurich, Illinois for 53 years, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025.
He was born on August 17, 1949, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to the late Ava (nee Vaughn) and Orrin Grant Solheim Sr. He was united in marriage to Carol Jean (nee DeMarco) Solheim on...
Lisa S. Labuda
Oct 10, 2025
Lisa Satkovich Labuda, 60 years of age and resident of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1965 to Robert and Alice Satkovich.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Mike Labuda; daughter, Elena Labuda; mother, Alice Satkovich; brothers, Jim and Bob (Joella) Satkovich; and nieces and nephews, Jessica, Jay,...
Samuel Andrew Denton III
Oct 10, 2025
Samuel “Sam” Andrew Denton III of Island Lake, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Highland Park, IL.
Sam married the love of his life, Monica Denton, on July 17, 1976, in Blue Island. He was a quiet but strong man, kind, honorable, and deeply devoted to his family.
A proud...
Spiro A. Giotis
Oct 10, 2025
Spiro A. Giotis, age 69, fell asleep in the Lord October 10, 2025. Loving father of Kristina Giotis, Rebecca (Troy) Potter, and Michael Giotis. Loving grandfather of McKenna, Jackson, and Mason. Treasured brother of Maria Simos, Aristoula Tsilikos, the late Sophia Dalapas, and stepsister Miranda Zacharakis. Beloved uncle, godfather, and cousin. Devoted son of the late Anastasios and Eleni Giotis...
Ted Johnson
Oct 10, 2025
Theodore J. (Ted) Johnson, age 82, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home following a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer.
Preceded in death by his father Theodore O. Johnson, mother Gertrude M. Johnson, brother Paul J. Johnson, and Son-In-Law David Van Camp Sr., Ted was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and lived his entire life in the Midwest among Milwaukee, Troy,...
Mark Paul Buchholz
Oct 10, 2025
Mark Paul Buchholz, 60, of Fox River Grove, passed away at home on October 10, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1964 in Park Ridge to the late Wayland and Dorothy (née Krinker) Buchholz.
Mark was a proud graduate of Wheeling High School and carried with him a deep love for nature throughout his life. He enjoyed feeding the birds,...
Elzbieta Stanislawska
Oct 10, 2025
Elzbieta Stanislawska, 77 years of age and resident of Richmond, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Service will be held the same day at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Deacon...
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