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

Mary L. Heath

Mary L. Heath

Aug 31, 2026

Mary L. Heath, 87, of Inverness, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1939 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada to the late Clifford and Helen Lamb.

Full obituary and services are pending.

Antony Joseph Peter Arulappan

Antony Joseph Peter Arulappan

Aug 30, 2026

Antony Joseph Peter Arulappan, 45, of Vernon Hills, died on August 30, 2026.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 941 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

Charlotte L. Szczesny

Charlotte L. Szczesny

Aug 29, 2026

Charlotte L. Szczesny, 95, passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born November 17, 1930, in Chicago, to Stanley and Rosalie (Jarocki) Olejnik.

Charlotte was raised in Chicago, where she later met Sylvester Szczesny. The two married and built a life together filled with family, travel, and many wonderful memories. Sylvester preceded her in death in 2003.

Charlotte and Sylvester loved to travel and...

Theresa M. Riggle

Theresa M. Riggle

Aug 28, 2026

Theresa M. Riggle, 73, was born May 15, 1953, to parents Edwin and Gloria Dudzinski of Arlington Heights, IL. She entered eternal life August 28, 2026, at the age of 73 years.

Theresa was employed for over 30 years at Motorola, Inc., assembling wiring harnesses and performing other assembly processes. She married the love of her life, Robbin L. Riggle, on...

James Kenneth Kordik

James Kenneth Kordik

Aug 28, 2026

James Kenneth Kordik, 87, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1938, in Chicago to Edward and Marie Kordik.

Jim was a talented woodworker who took great pride in crafting beautiful furniture. A true handyman, he seemed able to fix just about anything and was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever someone was in...

Julie Ann Antongiovanni

Julie Ann Antongiovanni

Aug 28, 2026

Julie Antongiovanni (nee ford), 57, of Crystal Lake passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 28, 2026. She was born on February 12th, 1969 in Evanston, IL to Richard and Dolores (nee Felicicchia) Ford, and later a big sister to Brian Ford.

Julie was a graduate of Lake Park High School’s class of 1987 and of Illinois State University’s...

Marion Lee Madeya

Marion Lee Madeya

Aug 28, 2026

Marion Lee Madeya, of Crystal Lake, passed away August 28, 2026, at JourneyCare in Barrington at the age of 82. She was born June 3, 1944, in Chicago, the daughter of the late David and Anna Marie (Prignano) Baustian. Marion was raised in Melrose Park and graduated from Proviso East High School.

Marion worked for Juno Lighting in Des Plaines. She...

Paul Joseph McFadden Sr

Paul Joseph McFadden Sr

2026

A Life Well-Lived, Shared, and Captured

Born a farmboy, he never lost his connection to the land or his appreciation for honest work.

His adventurous spirit led him to serve his country as an Airman, which later paved the way for a career as a dedicated American Airlines employee.

He was a man of diverse passions, an artist who captured the world with...

Edward Carlton

Edward Carlton

Aug 28, 2026

Edward S. Carlton, Jr. died peacefully on August 28, just five weeks shy of his 90th birthday.

He is survived by the love of his life, Dorothy (née McAvoy), to whom he was married for 61 years and who was by his side when he entered into the loving arms of Jesus and eternal rest. An inseparable couple, Ed often said...

George Dickens Hitchcock

George Dickens Hitchcock

Aug 27, 2026

World War II B-17 pilot George D. Hitchcock, 102, of Barrington Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2026. He lived a remarkable life defined by courage, service, and a determination to preserve the stories of his generation.

Born February 9, 1924, George grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His early years shaped the character that would remain...

Leland Karolak

Leland Karolak

Aug 27, 2026

Leland Karolak, of Westchester, IL, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in Chicago on September 20, 1933 to the late Adam and Jane Karolak.

Leland proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. On November 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Alma Anthony. Together they shared...

Sharon Lucille Anderson

Sharon Lucille Anderson

Aug 26, 2026

Sharon Lucille Anderson, 87, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Until very recently, Sharon had taken great pride in her natural healthy life and avoided all doctor visits for the past several decades! She told everyone, “my grandmother lived to be 103, I plan to make it to 104!” Sadly, following a serious fall on...

Susan Lynn Koehler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...