Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Ruth B. Degner
Feb 23, 2026
Ruth Degner, loved ones at her side, died peacefully at her home on February 23. She was just two months shy of her 100th birthday.
Ruth is survived by her children Jeffrey (Marcia), Janice (James), Mark (Karen), Karen (Michael), Mary (Louis), and John (Delia), 14 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, whose birthdays she never forgot. She was preceded in death by...
Jane Kunzie-Brunner
Mar 19, 2026
Jane Kunzie-Brunner, 67, of Lake Barrington, IL, passed away gracefully on March 19 after a fierce and heroic battle with cancer. A former pastor at Lutheran Church of the Atonement of Barrington and Bethlehem Lutheran Church of St. Charles, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois (UIUC), a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from...
Ravinder Kaur Sandhu
Mar 18, 2026
Ravinder Kaur Sandhu, 84, of Chicago, died peacefully on March 18, 2026.
Funeral will be held on Wendesday, March 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Andrew V. Shambo
Mar 16, 2026
Andrew V. Shambo, 54, of Lake Zurich, died on March 16, 2026.
Andrew was born in Arlington Heights on June 19, 1971, to parents Gary and Carol (nee Sebek) Shambo. Following Carol’s death in 1980, Gary married Geraldine Codilis, who went on to adopt and raise Andrew and his siblings.
Andrew was a very intelligent man and graduated Valedictorian of Wauconda High...
Christopher Meron
Mar 16, 2026
Christopher Meron, 80, of Cary, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was born in Poland to Wladyslaw and Leokadia Meron.
He married Halina Flanc in August of 1975, and together they shared 50 years of marriage filled with devotion to their family. Christopher was a quiet and hardworking man who cared for his family. He enjoyed doing crosswords and watching...
Frank J. Munao, Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Frank Joseph Munao, Jr., of longtime dedicated resident of South Barrington, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the age of 91.
He was born October 21, 1934 in Chicago, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Helen (nee Hafferkamp) Munao.
Frank was the loving husband of 71 years of Connie Munao; beloved father of Frank (Julie) Munao III and Cheryl...
Jacqueline Mary Bielat
Mar 15, 2026
We are very sad to share the news of the sudden passing of Jacqueline “Jackie” Mary Bielat on March 15, 2026. Jackie was born February 11, 1967, to the late Myron and Florence Bielat, and was a long-time resident of Schaumburg IL.
Jacqueline was a wonderful sister to Karen (Craig) Rojek, Kimberly (Kurt) Weidler, and the late Cameron (Diana) Bielat. She...
Sven "Gus" Ljunggren
Mar 14, 2026
Sven “Gus” Gustav Ljunggren, 88, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 17, 1937, to Sven and Lillian (Oglesby) Ljunggren, the third of four children.
On February 18, 1956, Gus married the love of his life, Janet Rinkle. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and welcoming others. They...
Raymond R. Kopp
Mar 13, 2026
Raymond Richard Kopp April 4, 1940 – March 13, 2026
Raymond Richard Kopp, 85, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Frances (née Straube) Kopp.
Raymond earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and built a long and respected career with Oliver Hoffman...
Mary M. 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.
She moved to Crystal Lake right after high school where her life...
Robert J. Olach
Mar 12, 2026
Robert J. Olach, 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away on March 12, 2026. He was born March 18, 1945, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Helen (Chabak) Olach.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era while stationed in Vietnam and Thailand. He later continued his service in the...
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...
Raymond Jon Peterson
Mar 9, 2026
Raymond Jon Peterson, 71, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 in Hawaii. He was born on December 3, 1954 to Robert and Carolyn (nee Prince) Peterson in St. Louis, Missouri.
After graduating from the University of Tulsa in 1977, he began a successful career, primarily working in technology sales. Ray loved to work and was a mentor to...
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...
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