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

Alan H. Swanson

Alan H. Swanson

Nov 21, 2025

Alan H. Swanson, JD, age 90, born in Chicago, Illinois on June 2, 1935, passed peacefully at his home on November 21, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Arline (nee Rusin), his son, Bradford (married to Melissa, nee Wells), and his daughter, Holly (married to William Erdman). He is also survived by four cherished grandchildren, Wesley Swanson and Riley,...

Edwin George Voss II

Edwin George Voss II

Nov 21, 2025

Edwin “Ed” George Voss II of Woodstock, formerly of Forest Park, born November 24, 1947, passed away on November 21, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family members.

Ed was the beloved husband of 52 years of Colleen (née Payne); the loving father of Jeanette (Abiodun Oladimeji), Leanne (David Cailles), Alfred Edwin II and Maureen (Thomas Hopman); and the proud...

George L. Sundberg

George L. Sundberg

Nov 21, 2025

George Leonard Sundberg, 80 years of age and resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois, passed away on November 21, 2025.

Full obituary is currently pending.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, beginning at 12 p.m., at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014; followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m.

Nadiya-Lyubov Yaremko

Nadiya-Lyubov Yaremko

Nov 21, 2025

Nadiya-Lyubov Yaremko, 79, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on May 15, 1946, Nadiya-Lyubov grew up in Lviv, Ukraine. She was the daughter of Petro and Yevgenia Kravets, and the sister of Ihor Kravets.

Nadiya attended Lviv secondary school, where she formed lifelong friendships and interests. She played an accordion and...

Eileen Marchi Brandel

Eileen Marchi Brandel

Nov 19, 2025

Eileen's obituary is pending at this time.  However, a memorial service will be held at 11am with a visitation prior at 10am, on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Willow Creek Community Church, 67 Algonquin Rd., South Barrington. 

Mary Kay Vandernald

Mary Kay Vandernald

Nov 19, 2025

Mary Kay Vandernald passed away on November 19, 2025. She was 82 years old.

Born on April 14, 1943, Mary Kay grew up in Lake Villa, Illinois. She was the daughter of Warren O. Brown and Eloise Brown, and the sister of Warren H. Brown.

Mary Kay attended Grayslake High School, where she formed lifelong friendships and began shaping the interests and values that...

David Anthony Rios

David Anthony Rios

Nov 18, 2025

David Anthony Rios, 36 years of age and resident of Crystal Lake, passed away on November 18, 2025.

He was born on August 12, 1989, in Hoffman Estates, to Lizette S. Torres and Roland David Rios.

An HR Specialist for a Consulting Company, David enjoyed sports such as football, baseball, and frisbee golf in his free time. He was also an avid...

Robert "Bob" D. Morrison

Robert "Bob" D. Morrison

Nov 18, 2025

Robert “Bob” D. Morrison, 79, of Long Grove, passed away at home on November 18, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1946 in Waukegan, IL to Robert and Pearl Morrison.

On October 7, 1978, Bob married the love of his life, Shirley (nee Taylor), at Immanuel Baptist Church in Waukegan, Illinois. Together they celebrated 47 beautiful years of marriage, building a...

Nancy M. Kase

Nancy M. Kase

Nov 18, 2025

Nancy passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 surround by her family. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She was born May 13, 1936 in Chicago to Roy and Nancy Johnson. 

While she lived on the south side for most of her life, she moved to Lake Zurich ten years ago and made many new...

Marguerite Hontos

Marguerite Hontos

Nov 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marguerite Hontos

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marguerite Hontos, who left us peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a beloved mother, friend, and Yi Ya whose kindness, warmth, and laughter touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

A Life of Love and Dedication

Born in Chicago,...

Carolyn Peterson

Carolyn Peterson

Nov 15, 2025

Carolyn Peterson, 93, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, with her family gathered closely around her. Her gentle passing was a reflection of the life she lived—quietly strong, surrounded by love, and rooted in deep devotion to her family.

Born on July 3, 1932, in Chicago, Carolyn spent her entire life in the Chicagoland area. She...

Glenn V. Wayman

Glenn V. Wayman

Nov 15, 2025

Glenn Vernon Wayman, born May 4, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, loving husband of 40 years to Susan Wayman (nee Boehmke), passed away on November 15, 2025. Together, they built a life and family they loved including their children John (Laura), Laura (Bill), Sarah (Kyle) and Ryan (Allison). He had 10 grandchildren, Anna, Ella, Leah, Luke, Emma, Shayla, Olivia, Adalyn, Charlie...

Janet Lynn Voss

Janet Lynn Voss

Nov 14, 2025

Janet Lynn Voss, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.

She was born on May 4, 1952 in Kokomo, Indiana, and lived in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg before settling in McHenry County near Woodstock, where she spent the past 38 years.

Janet is survived by her husband, Gary, her son, Kyle, and her siblings...

Chester "Chet" Hoover

Chester "Chet" Hoover

Nov 14, 2025

Chester “Chet” Hoover, Jr., 89, of Grayslake, died peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Chet was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1936, to Chester and Mae (nee Gunzenhauser) Hoover. He married Judith Stoner on May 14, 1960, and together they raised their two children, Cathy and David.

Chet will be remembered as a kind and generous person. He offered his...

Mary Halwix

Mary Halwix

Nov 14, 2025

Mary L. Halwix, 91, of Marengo, IL, formerly of Las Vegas, NV and Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1934 in Chicago to the late John and Anna Muschetto.

Mary lived her life with a heart full of love and joy. She devoted herself to her family, who were always at the center...

Carol Marie Nordbrock

Carol Marie Nordbrock

Nov 13, 2025

Carol Marie Nordbrock, of Crystal Lake, passed away November 13, 2025 at the age of 77.

She was born March 27, 1948, the daughter of the late Edwin and Eleanore Marie (Stieg) Kolb.

Carol worked in the mortgage lending industry for 20 years, helping people in the process of finding their new home. An avid reader, Carol loved to frequent Half Price...

Norine Auclair

Norine Auclair

Nov 11, 2025

Norine D. (nee Hackman) Auclair, loving wife of nearly 50 years to Raymond Auclair. Together they built a family with their two children, Aaron Auclair and Andrea (Geoffrey) Potts; and Granddogs Myles and the late Mollie. 

Norine was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Eleanor Hackman (nee Lazar). She was a beloved sister to Michael (the late Joanne) Hackman,...

Robert "Bob" Lano Brownell, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Lano Brownell, Sr.

Nov 10, 2025

Robert L. Brownell, Sr., 92, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

On January 28, 1956, Bob married his soulmate, Phyllis Brownell. Together they built a wonderful life, raising their two children, Robert Jr. and Kelly. They shared 59 years filled with love, laughter, and plenty of adventures before her passing in 2014.

Bob proudly served his country in...

William "Bill" H. Bajorat

William "Bill" H. Bajorat

Nov 9, 2025

Dr. William H. Bajorat, 78, passed away on November 9, 2025 leaving a legacy of consistent commitment to family, education, and the community. Bill was born on January 1, 1947 to Walter and Martha Bajorat in Chicago, IL. He was raised in Cicero, IL and a resident of Crystal Lake, IL for the majority of his adult life. He graduated...

Marion J. Mitchell

Marion J. Mitchell

Nov 8, 2025

Marion Joanne (Walsh) Mitchell, 89, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 8, 1936, in Chicago to Edward and Luella (Emerson) Walsh.

Marion married the love of her life, Ronald Mitchell, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, and they shared a wonderful life together until his passing in...