obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Aaron R. Best, an only child, was born December 1, 1937 to Sylvia and Roy Best in Detroit Michigan.  He died peacefully in his sleep February 12, 2024.

Aaron grew up in Detroit accomplishing a four-year apprenticeship at the Tool and Die Institute while working with his Uncle Rudy.   Aaron also achieved the high recognition...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas Weldon Wolf, 70, of Zion, formerly of Libertyville and Waukegan, passed away February 2, 2024.

Tom was born May 19, 1953, in Waukegan, to the late Fred and Bernice (nee Brinton) Wolf of Fox Lake.  Tom was creative and artistic with painting and drawing.  He also enjoyed and wrote music and played the guitar.  ...

Jan 24, 2024

Nancy E. Koske (nee Tipperreiter), 72, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, January 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 13, 1951, in Chicago, to the late John and Theresa Mae (nee Heffernan) Tipperreiter.

Nancy began life in the Ravenswood/Jefferson Park neighborhoods of Chicago.  Her...

Jan 24, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Wiltberger, 82 years old of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Fox Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 4, 1941 to the late Dale and Flores Wiltberger. Charlie very proudly served in the Air Force, stationed in Tripoli. After the service, he...

Jan 19, 2024

Justine J. Spiegl.  Born February 19, 1933.  Passed away January 19, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert U. Spiegl, loving mother of three children, eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Justine's family would like to thank all of those who were there to care for Justine.

Services will be private....

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...