Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries

Margaret Leslie Segersten

Margaret Leslie Segersten

Jul 23, 2024

Margaret L. Segersten passed away peacefully July 23. 2024 in Arlington Heights. She was born March 27, 1968 in Waukesha, WI.

Margaret had an outgoing personality and lived life to the fullest. Whether bartending or working in an office she lit up the room. Margaret loved animals of all sorts and was an avid sports fan. She loved the Georgia Bulldogs,...

Laura Ann Montgomery

Laura Ann Montgomery

Jul 22, 2024

Laura Ann Montgomery “Nipper”, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July, 22, surrounded by family and dear friends. Laura was a long-time resident of Mount Saint Joseph in Lake Zurich Illinois.

Laura was born in Oak Park, IL on April 16, 1952 to S. Dean and N. Virginia (Kozlowski) Montgomery. Laura’s journey through life was not without...

Debra Sue Medow

Debra Sue Medow

Jul 22, 2024

Debra Sue Medow, 54, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on July 22, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1969 in Elmhurst, IL to Alan and Linda Nelson.

On July 24, 2005, Debbie married Michael Medow in Lake in the Hills, IL; together they celebrated nearly 20 beautiful years of marriage and were blessed with a...

Harold D. Jahnke

Harold D. Jahnke

Jul 21, 2024

Harold D. Jahnke, 84, of McHenry, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on the North Side of Chicago on December 21, 1939, to Harold and Catherine (nee Swain) Jahnke.

On July 22, 1961, Harold married Audrey Mansk. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before her passing in 2012. Harold was a loving father to his children,...

Thomas L. McCarthy

Thomas L. McCarthy

Jul 19, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the loss of our brother, Tom McCarthy, also known as Driver Tom, to the many people who knew him in the Elgin/Chicago area. Tom passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2024 of natural causes. He was born on August 30, 1959 to the late Harry and Theresa (nee Dixon) McCarthy. 

In 1978 Tom graduated...

Robert "Bob" Frederick Smead

Robert "Bob" Frederick Smead

Jul 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Frederick Smead, 65, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on July 18, 2024. Bob was born on April 4, 1959, in Galesburg, Illinois to William Sr. and Patricia Smead. He graduated from Palatine High School and worked as a tool and die maker. Bob enjoyed playing the guitar, teaching others about Jesus, painting, spending time with family and watching...

Robert A. Bischoff

Robert A. Bischoff

Jul 18, 2024

Robert Alfred Bischoff, 64 of Oakbrook Terrace, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1960 in Neu Ulm, Germany to Heinrich and Elizabeth (nee Engelhardt) Bischoff. 

Roberts passion for Soccer started at a young age. Having played for many different teams in his younger years, he went on to play for Fremd High School and...

Captain Harry "Vince" Vinson Hammond III

Captain Harry "Vince" Vinson Hammond III

Jul 17, 2024

Captain Harry Vinson Hammond III, 83, of Crystal Lake, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Dallas, TX to Harry and Clydie Myrl Hammond.

Married on January 26, 1963, Vince leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Dana Dill Hammond; children, Vince Hammond and Tracy (Todd) Stegall; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and...

Doni Patterson

Doni Patterson

Jul 16, 2024

Doni Patterson, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Doni was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 10, 1946. She worked and volunteered at many special needs homes, schools, and hospitals in the 1970s and 1980s to help with her daughter, Debra. Later, in the 1990s and 2000s, Doni got the opportunity to travel with her other daughter,...

Pauline Dray

Pauline Dray

Jul 16, 2024

Pauline Dray, 82, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on July 16, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1942, to the late Thomas and Mary Mistretta.

Pauline is survived by her sons; Donald O’Brien and Thomas (Tracy) O’Brien; grandchildren, Beth (Robert) Schuldt, Kaci O’Brien, and Madison O’Brien; and brother, Joe (Brenda) Mistretta. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Patricia Cornelia Ricks

Patricia Cornelia Ricks

Jul 16, 2024

Patricia Cornelia (Suderman) Ricks, was a devout Christian whose faith was exemplified by her life. She was a woman of prayer. Jesus was her rock and salvation and her faith remained strong to the end. Patricia married Walter Ricks in 1951 in Kankakee, Illinois. They were married for nearly 50 years until his death in 2001. Pat and Walt had...

Rosemary A. Forster

Rosemary A. Forster

Jul 16, 2024

Rosemary A. Forster, 86, of Chicago, formerly of Barrington, passed away on July 16, 2024 at home. She was born on November 9, 1937 in Chicago to the late John Patrick and Rose Mary Collins.

Rosemary was the beloved wife of nearly 50 years to the late William J. Forster and loving mother to Debbie Owen of Barrington, Bill Forster of...

John G. Reckamp

John G. Reckamp

Jul 15, 2024

John Reckamp, beloved husband and brother, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, surrounded by family and friends. Two days earlier, he celebrated 56 years of marriage with his great love, Ria Putman-Reckamp, with singing, cake, champagne and flowers. John lived each day of his life with tremendous joy, curiosity and integrity.

John loved being outdoors. He started swimming and bicycling...

Gloria Joyce Procuniar

Gloria Joyce Procuniar

Jul 15, 2024

Gloria “Skip” (Fink) Procuniar, 93, of Crystal Lake, Illinois died on July 15, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1931, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Sophie and Fred Fink. She attended the University of Minnesota and worked as Executive Secretary to the Director of the Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago until she later became a homemaker to...

Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson

Jul 15, 2024

Linda J. Anderson (nee Few), age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 15, 2024. 

Linda was born in Chicago, IL on February 19, 1954. She was a devoted mother and wife. She worked at Riverwood Elementary School as a speech language pathologist until she retired to become a stay-at-home mother after traveling to China to adopt her daughters....

Charlene A. Benz

Charlene A. Benz

Jul 15, 2024

Charlene Anne Benz, of McHenry, passed away Friday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 79. 

Born April 27, 1945 in Evanston, she was the daughter of Charles Joseph and Dolores Josephine (nee Sifferman) Benz. 

Charlene is survived by her sisters, Bonnie (Tom), and Jeanne (Mike); her sister-in-law, Paula; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

In addition to her parents and grandparents,...

Amanda Jean Siuta

Amanda Jean Siuta

Jul 13, 2024

Amanda Jean Siuta passed away at her home in Chicago on July 13, 2024. She was born July 5, 1985 in Barrington, IL to Frank and Marjorie (Hamilton) Siuta.

Amanda was a loyal Local 63 Ironworker and talented artist. She will be deeply missed by her family.

Memorial visitation will be held from 3-9pm Friday, July 19 at Davenport Family Funeral Home,...

Marion Sheppard

Marion Sheppard

Jul 13, 2024

Marion Sheppard, 95, of Kerrville, TX; Brecksville, OH; recently of Lake Zurich, IL passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024. She was born at home on July 30, 1928 in Hammond, IN to William and Wanda Misch.

Marion was a loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. She was a dedicated volunteer to many causes, most recently she devoted many hours to...

Linda Jeanne Naleway

Linda Jeanne Naleway

Jul 12, 2024

Linda Jeanne Naleway, 75, of West Branch, Iowa, passed away July 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born April 3, 1949, in Woodstock, Ill., a daughter of the late Donald H. and Phyllis A. (nee Huffman) Holtz.

Visitation is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 East Terra Cotta Ave....

Donald F Ritter

Donald F Ritter

Jul 11, 2024

Donald F. Ritter, 72, of Crystal Lake passed away suddenly on July 11, 2024. Donald was born on January 21, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Wilbert and Thelma Ritter.

Donald is survived by his wife of nearly 11 years, Dolores Edfors; stepdaughters, Trisha (Rick) Vallee and Julie (Dave) Stone; grandchildren; Jacob (Cierra Volpendesta) Vallee, Logan Vallee, Zoey Vallee, Savannah...

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