Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Skip Fisher
Jul 21, 2026
Bernard M Fisher (Skip), 73, of Hoffman Estates, IL, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, after a courageous and lengthy illness.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Kristen (Kempf) Fisher; his three children; and many extended family members and cherished friends who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts.
Born on March 18,1953, in Indianapolis, IN, Skip was...
Susan Lynn Koehler
Aug 25, 2026
Susan Koehler, precious daughter of Richard and Jeanne, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. She was born on March 28, 1968 in Hinsdale, Illinois.
Along with her parents, Susan is survived by aunts and uncles, Joan (John) Dumelle and Joanne Zielinski; cousins, John (Cindy), Debbie (Kurt), Richard, Marc (Nancy), and David; as well as...
Joan M. Olson
Aug 24, 2026
Joan M. Olson, née Killinger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Barrington Hills, Illinois, on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan married her high school sweetheart, Donald “Don” Olson, and together they celebrated an extraordinary 67 years of marriage. Their life together was a true partnership—one built on love, family, hard...
Anthony "Tony" Daniello
Aug 23, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Edward Daniello, 85, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late James and Emily Daniello.
Tony shared 52 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Diane, whom he married on October 6, 1973. Together, they built a life...
Yvonne E. Idec
Aug 23, 2026
Yvonne E. Idec, 102, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Ida Smith.
Full obituary is pending.
Graveside service will be held privately by her family.
Grayce Joan Tyszko
Aug 21, 2026
Grayce Joan (Puttkover) Tyszko, just shy of 92, from Lake Zurich, Illinois entered her eternal rest on Friday, August 21, 2026. A faithful servant, loving matriarch, social advocate, and friend to all, Grayce lived life to its fullest, stating there was still so much she wanted to do at the age of 91. She was said to have rose-colored glasses,...
Donald Philip Rubino
Aug 19, 2026
Donald Philip Rubino, MD, FACP, age 90, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2026, in Marion, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Don was born on August 26, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Angelina Rubino.
Don was a devoted husband, father, and family man. He grew up in Chicago where he met his wife,...
Casey Joseph Deibel
Aug 19, 2026
Casey Deibel, of Oakwood Hills, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026, his 45th birthday, following a long and valiant health battle. He was born on August 19, 1981, in Barrington, Illinois, to Karen (nee Kovarik) and Scott Deibel.
Casey was a man who enjoyed keeping busy and always had something to tinker with. A talented mechanic, he loved figuring out...
Norbert Edgar Schuelke
Aug 18, 2026
Norbert E Schuelke, lovingly known as “Norb”, of Algonquin, IL, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 18, 2026. He was 70 years old.
He was born to parents Elvin & Esther (Voland) Schuelke, October 14, 1955 in Treysa, Germany. The family moved to Chicago and later to Palatine, Illinois. Norb graduated from...
Lilavati V. Patel
Aug 17, 2026
Lilavati V. Patel, 81, died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston.
Funeral will be Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Franz E. Wolff
Aug 16, 2026
Franz Wolff, 81, died on August 16, 2026, after a protracted battle with a progressive respiratory condition. Born into a family of watchmakers, Franz was the youngest of three sons of Katherine Wolff (née Schmidt) and Leroy Wolff.
Growing up in Elgin, Franz attended Illinois Park Elementary School and graduated from Elgin High School, where he co-edited the school newspaper, The...
Roy Eugene Prince Jr
Aug 15, 2026
Roy Eugene Prince, Jr., 78, of Cary, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1948 in Chicago, the son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Nebel) Prince, Sr.
Roy was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War from 1969 until he was honorably discharged in 1972.
Roy met Donna...
Darleen Volant
Aug 14, 2026
Darleen Volant, 66, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. She was born February 23, 1960, in Oak Park, Illinois, the only child of the late Richard and Marion (Czarny) Janowick.
Darleen worked for the McHenry County Health Department and was a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crystal Lake. Strong, selfless and compassionate,...
Bob Foster
Aug 12, 2026
Charles “Bob” Robert Foster, 93, of Lake Barrington Woods, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in his home.
Bob was born in Blue Island, Illinois on August 9, 1933, to parents Theodore Guest and Gladys Helene (nee Young) Foster. In 1952, Bob was the Illinois State Wrestling Champion. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his...
Gregory Robert Lewis
Aug 11, 2026
Gregory Robert Lewis, 83, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on August 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Katherine (nee Ekholm), his three children Brooks (wife Suzanne), Heather (husband Aaron) and Andrea (husband Brian), and his grandchildren Connor, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Isaiah, Ethan, Cole, Brynn, Annika and bonus grandson Jonah. Greg is also survived by his two brothers,...
Lawrence "Larry" Robert Cotter
Aug 11, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Cotter, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 11, 2026. Deeply loved and remembered as a bright light by his family and friends, he will be dearly missed by all.
Larry was born on February 22, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Donald and Betty (Weber) Cotter. The youngest of four children, he...
James "Jim" C. Thompson
Aug 11, 2026
James “Jim” Thompson, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1942, in Chicago, to Curtis and Helen Thompson and grew up in Evanston.
Jim attended Loyola Academy and graduated from Evanston Township High School. He later earned his MBA from the University of Georgia, becoming a...
Bradley James Hewitt
Aug 9, 2026
Bradley James Hewitt, 33, of Geneva, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1993 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to Patricia and James Hewitt.
Brad found great joy and purpose in his work as a baker at Gather Bakery in Geneva. Baking was more than a job to him—it was an expression of his creativity and...
Walter H. Stein
Aug 7, 2026
Obituary for Walt is pending. Please check back.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until prayers at 11:00 a.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Procession will follow to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for the funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held...
Edward John Zielinski
Aug 6, 2026
Edward John Zielinski, 72, of South Barrington, died peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Arlington Heights.
Edward was born in Chicago on December 2, 1953, to parents Edward and Helen (nee Jurczak) Zielinski. He met Lee Kledzik through friends and the couple were married on March 9, 1985, at St. Eugene Church in Norridge. Together Edward and Lee raised their two...
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