obituaries

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...

Nov 19, 2023

Gary Henningsen of Fox Lake, IL, passed peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 19. Gary is survived by Debbie (wife), Cy and Curt (sons), Sarah (daughter-in-law), Hunter (grandson), Sue (sister), and Arlene and Harry (parents).

Gary was a gentle guy, involved in his community, and focused on his family.  He was a successful salesman of...

Nov 14, 2023

Janice A. Kohl (nee Costello), 83, of McHenry, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  She was born July 29, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Arthur and Alice (nee Smith) Costello.

Prior to returning to McHenry, Janice had a very successful career as a real-estate agent in...

Nov 3, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" M. Armondo, 86, of Fox Lake, at rest November 3, 2023. Husband of Kim (nee Billow); father of Joseph; grandfather of Elle and Emily; brother of the late Joann Thrun; cousin of Karlene Becker and Pat Flanagan.  Private family service.  Private inurnment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Please, no flowers.  Memorials in Larry's name to Grant Township,...

Oct 27, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Rooney, Sr., 71, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, peacefully passed away at home Friday, October 27, 2023.  He was born December 30, 1951, in Chicago.  Andy married Dawn Lameka on May 8, 1993.

Andy was the life-of-the-party, he had a talent for making people laugh, his sense of humor will be missed. He...

Oct 24, 2023

Connie Petrillo, age 57, while still fighting cancer, Connie was in a tragic car accident and passed away suddenly, October 24, 2023.  Connie was a cherished daughter of Janet (Joseph Trkovsky) Cancian and the late Luigi Cancian and loving mother of Alex and Nicole Petrillo.  She was a caring grandmother of Noah, Cole and Oden.  Connie was a niece...

Oct 23, 2023

Kevin G. Foy, 34, of Lake Villa, unexpectedly passed away October 23, 2023.  He was born June 17, 1989, in Evanston, to Gladys and Joseph Foy, Sr.  Kevin was very artistic and creative and expressed himself through his woodwork and would give his belongings an artistic one of a kind look. Kevin was honorably discharged from the...