obituaries

Jan 15, 2024

The obituary and service are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Jan 13, 2024

Mary Louise Wasz, 70, from Wauconda left us far too soon on Saturday, January 13, 2023 after battling pneumonia. She was born in Chicago to her loving parents George and Rita (nee Steinke) on December 15, 1953. Mary grew up in Homewood, Illinois. Attending Marion Catholic High School in Chicago Heights and Northern Illinois University, she received...

Jan 8, 2024

Edward Charles Bender, 86, of McHenry, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born September 15, 1937, in Chicago.

Ed grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois. He attended Hillside Grade School and Proviso East High School and went as far in his educational career to graduate from DePaul University. He continued to further...

Jan 3, 2024

Services will be private.

Dec 31, 2023

Robert John Catalano, 76, of Romeoville, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet.  He was born January 28, 1947, in Chicago.

Bob grew up in Chicago and was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and Illinois Benedictine University.  He went on to serve in the Army from 1967-1970 and have...

Dec 30, 2023

A celebration of Charles' life will be announced for a future date.

Dec 28, 2023

There will be no services.

Dec 22, 2023

Frank D. Brill, age 89, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in Gurnee, IL. Born January 5, 1934 in Chicago to the late Frank and the late Irene. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth June for 66 years; loving father of the late Katherine, Robert, Thomas, the late James, Patrick, and Joseph;...

Dec 16, 2023

Henry A. Hoes, passed away peacefully, December 16, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Henry and Jeanette Hoes, February 15, 1943.  Henry was happily married to Geraldine "Jerry" (nee Kitten) for 39+ years, he was a loving father of Jody L. Gerretsen and Jeff R. Gerretsen, cherished grandfather of Alyssa M. Nicholas, great...

Dec 15, 2023

Virginia M. Sutton, age 78, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023.  She was the loving mother of Jamie Hasenstein, Lisa (Chris) Poulson and Andrew (Doug Bash) Sutton.  Cherished grandmother of Jakob Wickert, Grace Hasenstein and Kameron Hasenstein and Zach, Hannah and Jack Poulson.  Virginia was the dear sister of Lorrayne (Kenny) Herring, Mikie (Bil) Meyer, Frannie (John) Blanford and...

Dec 12, 2023

Micheal A. Barndollar, 40, died suddenly Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at home. He was born to Sharon Barnard and the late David Barndollar August 27, 1983, in Libertyville, Ill. Micheal was a longtime resident of Lake County, Ill., and spent some of his life in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Arizona.

He was described as a charismatic,...

Dec 8, 2023

Carol R. Nelson-Krueger, of Round Lake, peacefully passed away at home Friday, December 8, 2023.  She was born in Elgin, September 12, 1954, to the late Obal "Elmer" and Kathleen (nee Long) Nelson.

Carol grew up in Wauconda and attended Wauconda High School.  She went on to earn a degree from College of Lake County. ...

Dec 4, 2023

The service for Mrs. Barksdale was private.  Burial was in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago.

Dec 3, 2023

Services were privately held in Virginia.

Dec 3, 2023

Marguerite (Marg) Soderman (nee Johnston), 91, of Lake Villa, IL peacefully passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born April 9, 1932 in Rockford, IL, to the late Amzi and Clara (nee Peters) Johnston of Byron IL.

She attended Byron Grade School graduating in 1946. Marguerite also attended Byron High School graduation in 1950...

Nov 30, 2023

Donna Lucille Raasch (nee Lemarr), 53, of Round Lake, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at home.  She was born December 19, 1969, to the late Lowell and Dixie (nee Parker) Lemarr.

Donna was a registered nurse, who worked in the Intensive Care Units of Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital (NIMC) and several other Northern...

Nov 28, 2023

Beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandpa, Thomas "Big Tom" Kackert Sr., was born June 16, 1951, in Chicago, and peacefully passed away at home November 28, 2023.

Big Tom had a big heart, did things in a big way, and would do anything for the people he loved. He's best described as being strong...

Nov 27, 2023

Theresa C. Sticklus (nee Gracz), 75, of Fox Lake, at rest November 27, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Steven V.; loving mom of Steven S. (Jackie); cherished daughter of the late Aloysius and Charlotte (nee Paterkiewicz/Patters); dear sister of Lois (Brian Cox) Gracz, Donna Gracz Cotter, and Geri (the late Kevin) Vogt; fond aunt of Christen,...

Nov 26, 2023

Mary Holowka Bochonko, 90, of McHenry, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her home in McHenry, IL. She was born April 13, 1933 in Novasilka, Ukraine at the height of the Great Famine.

She came to America at the age of 16 with her parents and her two brothers and settled in...

Nov 25, 2023

Richard "Dick" W. Michaels, 86, of Ingleside, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  He was born March 14, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Mroczek) Michaels.

Dick, an area resident for 70 years, was a 1955 graduate of Grant Community High School.  He worked as a typesetter for...