Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Marie Fletcher
Feb 2, 2026
Marie Fletcher, 86 of Hawthorn Woods, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Chicago to Samuel and Josephine (nee Fischella) Geraci.
Marie grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood. At just 10 years old, she met Carl Fletcher when he sat behind her in class – a small childhood moment that would grow into...
Anna Grandolfo
Feb 2, 2026
Anna Grandolfo, age 82, passed away on February 2, 2026 after a brave and unwavering battle with cancer. She was called home to the Lord surrounded by her loved ones.
Anna was the definition of a devoted mother and Nonna— the iconic image, the true picture of an Italian nonna; she lived and breathed the title. Her deeply rooted love, family,...
William Francis Bey
Feb 1, 2026
William F. Bey, age 92, of Barrington, Illinois passed peacefully, surrounded by family on February 1, 2026. Bill was born on January 14, 1934, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Gertrude Oettinger Bey.
On November 11, 1961, Bill married the love of his life, Barbara, and together they shared more than 64 years of marriage filled with adventure, laughter,...
Carol Ann Horning
Feb 1, 2026
Carol A. Horning, the Queen of celebrations, parties and get-togethers. She loved company, laughter and a great vodka gimlet.
Beloved mother, devoted grandmother and great grandmother who packed more joy, laughter and love into her 84 years than anyone thought possible. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of being a trusted confidant, generous, loving,...
James Martin Jennings
Feb 1, 2026
James Martin Jennings, age 56, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Jimmy grew up in Crystal Lake and proudly called it home his entire life. He found great pride in contributing to the family business as a JA Frate driver, serving McHenry County for more than 35 years. One of his greatest honors was transporting freight in...
Kristin Michelle Frerichs
Jan 31, 2026
Kristin Michelle Frerichs (Iddings), age 57, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 31, 2026, in Barrington, Illinois.
Born on July 18, 1968, in Elgin, Illinois, Kristin was the beloved daughter of Carol Iddings (Carlson) and the late James "Jim" Iddings. She grew up with a close-knit family and carried that sense of connection and warmth throughout her life.
Kristin...
Paula Jean Winston
Jan 31, 2026
Paula Winston was born June 7, 1959 in Colorado Springs, CO and passed away January 31, 2026 in Barrington, IL leaving a legacy of compassion, service and deep love for family, friends and community.
She spent most of her childhood in St. Joseph, MO where her strong values and lifelong dedication to helping others were formed. During her career, she resided...
Surinder Kaur
Jan 30, 2026
Surinder Kaur, 76, of wheeling, died peacefully in her home on January 30, 2026.
Funeral Service will be Friday, February 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. all at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Margot L. Schmidt
Jan 30, 2026
Margot L. Schmidt, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026 at the age of 72.
She was born October 14, 1953 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Lowell and Jeanette (Gransee) Durham.
Margot was a devoted mother and cherished her family above all else. The loss of her beloved son, Matt, was something she carried in her heart...
Carlene Dwyer
Jan 29, 2026
Carlene Dwyer, beloved mother, devoted spouse, and cherished friend, was a remarkable woman whose warmth, intelligence, and humor touched everyone who knew her.
She had a passion for sewing, cooking, gardening, and caring for her beloved dogs, and her home was always filled with love, laughter, and the comforting aroma of her kitchen creations.
As a mother, Carlene was extraordinary. She raised...
James Henry DeBolt V
Jan 27, 2026
James Henry DeBolt V, 72, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully under hospice care on January 27, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois, to James and Lillian (nee Shiley) DeBolt.
James was united in marriage to Eileen Mary Ciullo Skoglund on July 27, 1997, and they shared 29 years together.
James worked in telecommunications for much of...
Margaret Ruffner
Jan 26, 2026
Margaret “Margo” Ruffner ( Maxwell), 85 of (The Garlands in Barrington, IL), passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1941 in Boonville, Missouri.
Margo met the love of her life Kemp Ruffner in July of 1959 and they were married on June 27, 1964. Together, they enrolled in and attended University of Missouri. While earning...
Patricia Annyce Butzen Fraser
Jan 26, 2026
Patricia Annyce Butzen Fraser, of Lake Barrington, passed away January 26, 2026 at the age of 101.
She was born November 22, 1924 in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of the late Francis and Marie (Slivensky) Butzen.
Pat was a devoted mother to her seven children and dedicated her life to caring for and supporting children in every stage of her life....
Mildred Helen Granger
Jan 25, 2026
Mildred Helen Granger, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 at the age of 87.
She was born April 20, 1938 in Swanton, VT, the daughter of the late Robert and Jane (Menard) Raine.
Millie was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving her country with honor from 1956 to 1958. She found great joy in life’s...
Pat Organ
Jan 25, 2026
Services are currently pending for Pat for mid-February. Please continue to check back.
Patricia Ruth Organ, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 at the age of 96.
She was born during The Great Depression, July 6, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Sadler) Kornoelje.
Patricia was a woman of many creative gifts, especially with her hands....
Robert R. Dunham
Jan 25, 2026
Robert R. Dunham, 85, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1940 to the late Raymond and Clara Dunham in Woodstock, Illinois, where his life of hard work, faith, and devotion to others began.
Bob’s first career choice was a barber. He owned a barbershop right next to a One Hour Martinizing. He...
Harold "Skip" Hahn
Jan 23, 2026
Harold ‘Skip’ Hahn passed away January 23, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Skip proudly raised two stepchildren, Greg Zimmerman (Ann) and Stacey Zimmerman, with former partner Phyllis, and was the very proud grandpa of Rachel and Benjamin Zimmerman. Son of Harold and Joyce Hahn, and brother to Ronald (d. 2007) (wife...
Jim Podzimek
Jan 23, 2026
James Clyde Podzimek, of Cary, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the age of 80.
He was born May 21, 1945 in Elmhurst, the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Moldenhauer) Podzimek.
Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country from 1962 to 1966 in the Philippines. On September 21,...
Stanislav Bogdan
Jan 23, 2026
Stanislav Bogdan, 54, of Lake Zurich, died peacefully in his home on January 23, 2026.
Stanislav was born in Belarus on December 12, 1971, to parents Joseph and Apolonia Bogdan.
He is survived by his beloved wife and three children.
Stanislav was a man of strong values, strict but always fair. Behind his firm character was a kind heart and a generous soul....
Carol Jean Anderson
Jan 22, 2026
Carol Jean Anderson, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the age of 91.
Carol married her sweetheart, Jim, and they were married just shy of 67 years until Jim's passing in 2024. She loved to spend her free time sewing and attending craft shows, being active with her church, and had a passion for cooking.
Carol...
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