John A. Podraza
Nov 5, 2024
John A. Podraza passed away peacefully November 5, 2024 in Crystal Lake. He was born January 9, 1946 in Chicago to John and Virginia Podraza.
John graduated from Gordon Technical High School in 1964 then served in the U.S. Army until honorably discharged in 1971. He attended Wright College earning an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration in 1977. John...
Sophia Nikolich
Nov 5, 2024
Sophia Nikolich of Lake Barrington, IL passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the age of 90, after a brief illness. Sophia was the loving wife of John, her husband of 53 years (deceased), and devoted mother of John (Annette) and Gregory (Tricia) and loving grandmother of Reed (Lena Nelson), Tyler (Jordan Voller), Juliana & Emily. Adored aunt to...
David "Chet" Ray Parcheta
Nov 4, 2024
David Ray Parcheta, 67, of Lake Zurich, IL passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 4, 2024. David was born on December 8, 1956 in Seoul, South Korea and was adopted into the loving Parcheta family as a young child.
David, also known as ‘Chet’ to most, and Papa P to some, will be deeply...
Sharon A. Lichard
Nov 2, 2024
Sharon A. Lichard passed away November 2, 2024 in Barrington surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1961 in Chicago to Frank and Lorraine Witek.
Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Glen; children, Melody Lichard, and Shannon Emery; grandchildren, Ciara, Norman, and Emma; and sister, Audrie Witek. She was preceded in death by her...
Rosemary Blazier
Nov 2, 2024
Rosemary Blazier, 96, a longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1928 in Spring Valley, IL to the late James and Rose Riva.
On June 11, 1949, Rosemary married the love of her life, Robert Blazier, and together they built a warm and supportive home. In 1962, they moved to...
Steven P. Mazurek
Nov 2, 2024
Steven Paul Mazurek, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Lake Barrington, Illinois. He was born on July 29, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Paul and Beulah (Phillips) Mazurek, the oldest of four children. His parents predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Danguole Jonusas), of 54 years; his three sisters; cousins, nieces, and...
Edward Phillips
Nov 1, 2024
Memorial and Celebration of Life for Edward “Buddy” Phillips, 86, will be from 2-7pm on Saturday, November, 9th, at the family home in Barrington. Military Honors presentation at 3pm. Remembrance service at 4pm and Food served at 5pm. Please call Davenport Family Funeral Home for more information 847-381-3411.
Born March 3, 1938, in Curtin, West Virginia, he entered into glory on...
Leslie Jean Lirgameris
Oct 31, 2024
Leslie Jean Lirgameris (nee Arnold) of Tower Lakes, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
She was born February 10, 1942 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Dorothy (nee Densmore) and Robert F. Arnold. She resided in Tower Lakes from 1967 until her passing. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High...
Babu Singh Brar
Oct 31, 2024
Services for Babu Brar, of Palos Hills, will be held Tuesday, November 5th, from 2:00 p.m. until the cremation ceremony at 4:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich.
Henny Frahm
Oct 31, 2024
Henny (Lewandowski) Frahm passed on to her heavenly home on October 31, 2024. She was born July 17, 1948 in Chicago to Henry and Edna (nee Wojtyska).
Henny and her beloved husband Ken recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Henny is survived by her husband Ken; five children, Ken, Peter (Anna), Matthew (Terry Keyes), Andy, and Sarah (Heri) Osorio; grandchildren, Hayley (TJ)...
Lucy Held
Oct 30, 2024
LUCY HELDMarch 8, 1940 – October 30, 2024
Lucy (Lucille Marie) Kofler was born in Forest Hills, New York, just outside of Manhattan, the oldest of four children of John and Lucille Kofler. She grew up as a true city girl, navigating the buses and subways to her Catholic school with her siblings in tow.
Lucy met Ed at a ski event,...
Daniel R. Firszt
Oct 28, 2024
Daniel Raymond FIrszt, 49 of Lakemoor, Il passed away at home, Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born December 23, 1974, in Chicago Il, father Raymond Firszt and Mother Sheila Comerer.
Daniel graduated from Elgin High School. He worked as a vendor at flea markets, construction projects, doing handy man work. Then in March of 2002, Daniel enlisted in the Army....
Christine Marie des Rochers
Oct 28, 2024
Christine Marie des Rochers (nee Goudie), age 62, cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully in Cary, at her beloved home on the Fox River, surrounded by her loving family following a 4-year battle with cancer.
“Inspiring,” “ A ray of light,” “Heart to help others,” “Blessed to have known her,” “So very kind,” “So positive,” “A wonderful...
David Edmund Byrnes
Oct 28, 2024
David Edmund Byrnes, age 84, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Chicago on February 13, 1940, David was one of twelve children of Thomas and Virginia (Howell) Byrnes, raised with a deep sense of love, faith, and commitment to family and community.
A proud US Army veteran,...
Daniel Jimenez
Oct 27, 2024
Daniel Jimenez passed away October 27, 2024. He was born May 15, 1997 in Des Plaines to Ricardo Jimenez-Tovar and Damaris Escobedo Jimenez. Danny is survived by his father Ricardo; mother Damaris (Jamie); brother, Ricky; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; his beloved dogs, Nacho, Skinny, Addi, Mia, Loco, Rosie, and Fifi; and his cat, Boo Boo.
Visitation will be from 4pm...
Joseph Freund
Oct 27, 2024
Joseph Freund, 90, of Lake Barrington passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1934 in Steinerleinbach, Germany to Georg and Maria Freund. He was the third of seven children. While in Germany, Joe completed the sixth grade then went on to study and train to be a master cabinetmaker. In the late...
Elizabeth F. Valdez
Oct 25, 2024
Elizabeth F. Valdez, age 86, passed away on October 25, 2024. Born in Chicago on April 8, 1938, to Klem and Alice (Piontke) Wittek, Elizabeth grew up helping in her family’s business, Wittek Golf, which sparked a lifelong love for the game. On June 16, 1956, she married Gordon Valdez and moved to France while he served in the Army....
Thomas P. Graan
Oct 24, 2024
Thomas Paul Graan, age 71, of Lake Zurich, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on June 22, 1953, in Chicago to Ralph and Mary (Mazzocco) Graan, Tom lived a full life defined by humor, hard work, curiosity, and a passion for learning.
Growing up on the southeast side of Chicago, Tom’s childhood was marked by time spent surrounded by family...
Dennis Charles Zonsius
Oct 23, 2024
Dennis Charles Zonsius, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1930, in Chicago, IL to John and Helga Zonsius.
Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lorraine Zonsius (nee Kendzior); loving children, Valerie (John) Holaday and Bryan (Janet) Zonsius; loving grandchildren, Steven (Brittany) Zonsius, Kristyn (John) Dowd, Nathan (Shannon)...
Richard G Capcik
Oct 22, 2024
Richard “Dick” “Gizmo” Capcik, age 82, was a larger-than life character with a great sense of humor, deeply devoted to his family, and a true people person. Known for his raw language and standout personality, Richard found joy in cooking, building restaurants and fishing. He built numerous pizza restaurants and fast-food locations, and also owned his own bars and restaurants...
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