obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

George V. Giannakakis, 73 passed away suddenly, February 03, 2023.  He was born July 11, 1949 in Kokla, Greece to the late Vasilios and Panagoula Giannakakis.  George was married to the "love of his life" Fotini "Fay" (nee Koutsopodiotis) for 52 years. He was an endearing father of Patty (Nick) Stianos, Demetra Giannakakis and Maria (Thomas) Earth,...

Feb 3, 2023

Helen E. Sherman (nee Gross), 91, of Lake Park, FL, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.  She was born October 15, 1931, in Chicago, to the late Wilhelm and Amalie (nee Rothfelder) Gross.

Helen retired from Baxter Laboratories, where she worked in quality control.

Survivors include her children, William Sherman and Patricia (Dave)...

Feb 2, 2023

George J. Yeaton, 78, of McHenry, Il.  George passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2023.  He was born July 22, 1944 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Roger and Rose Yeaton.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Miller) for 52 years, cherished father of Heather (Jason) Folbrick and Erin (Jason) Napolitano, loving grandfather of Max...

Jan 30, 2023

Lisa E. Howsam, 52, of Round Lake Beach, unexpectedly passed away at home Monday, January 30, 2023.  She was born September 3, 1970, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to the late Kenneth and Gladys (nee Bedony) Howsam.

Lisa was a 1988 graduate of Round Lake High School who went on to College of Lake County and Barat College...

Jan 29, 2023

Services for Carol Ann Weitzel, 81, of Antioch, will be private.

Jan 26, 2023

Leroy John Kvaas passed away with love in his heart on January 26, 2023, at age 81. He was born in Chicago, IL May 20, 1941, to Leif E. Kvaas and Marie (Olson) Kvaas. Lee was a member of IBEW Local 117, vested in 1978, and retired in 2001. Lee hooked the love of his life in...

Jan 26, 2023

Samantha "Sammy" Ann Rowden, 53, of Antioch, unexpectedly passed away at home Thursday, January 26, 2023.  She was born September 21, 1969, in Waukegan, to Roberta (the late Earl) Trier and Donald E. Rowden, Jr.

Sammy was a 1987 graduate of Grant Community High School and went on to earn her commercial driver's license.  She...

Jan 25, 2023

Joan E. Bennett (nee Lindstrom), 86, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at The Pearl of Crystal Lake.  She was born June 11, 1936, in Chicago.

She worked for many years as certified nursing assistant at Alden Terrace in McHenry.  Prior to working at Alden, Joan worked at Woolworth's in Fox Lake...

Jan 25, 2023

Walter A. Korpan, 40, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away at home Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  He was born May 26, 1982, in Chicago, to Walter J. and Ann (nee Lull) Korpan.

Walter grew up in McHenry and was active in Scouting, youth soccer, and was on a bowling league in Johnsburg.  He graduated McHenry East...

Jan 16, 2023

Marianne Naydol (nee Enright), 70, loving wife and mother, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 3, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Philip and Geraldine Enright. She was a resident of Spring Grove, Illinois, and before living in Spring Grove was a long time resident of Ingleside, Illinois. ...

Jan 16, 2023

David Anthony Schram, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home, January 16, 2023.  He was born June 05, 1965 to Eugene and Marie Schram, McHenry, Illinois.  He was the beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Herdegen), dear brother of Jerry (Karla) and Ed Schram, loving uncle of Ben and Elizabeth Schram and Brittany (Adam) Tjardes...

Jan 7, 2023

Elaine Carol Janke (nee Munch), 83, of Lindenhurst, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at home. She was born November 9, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Clarence and Elsie Munch.

Elaine enjoyed opera (she was a Lyric Opera season-ticket holder) and, in retirement, traveling and camping around the United States with her husband in...

Dec 28, 2022

John Paul (Jack) Falcus, of Fox Like, Illinois, 81 years old

Jack was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 17, 1941 and adopted by his loving parents John C. (Jack) Falcus and Pauline O. Price Falcus.  He was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin and attended Appleton West High School where he was involved in a variety...

Dec 22, 2022

Susan Marie Stefka (nee Lehner), 81, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Manhattan, New York on March 30, 1941, to the late Joseph Lehner and Elizabeth Coon (nee Clark). She was married to the love of her life, John Stefka, on July 15,1961 at St. Sylvester's...

Dec 21, 2022

Thomas W. Fanella, 84, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, formerly a resident of the Fox Lake area since 1969, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. He was born November 25, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Michael and Emilia "Emma" Fanella.

Tom was raised in Elmwood Park, IL and moved to...

Dec 17, 2022

After a love filled life, Cindy passed peacefully at home and was given her angel wings.  She was able to spend her final days with her immediate family who she devoted her life to.  Cindy impacted so many people throughout her memorable life.  In her last act of giving, she was an inspiration for many for the...

Dec 16, 2022

Aloysius "Al" Stanislaus Gort, 95, of McHenry, formerly a longtime resident of Fox Lake and Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at home.  He was born June 7, 1927, in Chicago, to the late Aloise and Vallie (nee Kozakiewicz) Gort, and married the late Helen V. Zak on August 10, 1947, at St. Mary's of...

Dec 16, 2022

Richard P Bellows passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home.

He enjoyed an extensive career with Berger Excavating Contractors, and the wonderful retirement party they threw for him.

He was an antique car enthusiast especially anything to do with Pontiacs. He enjoyed traveling to visit his children and spending time with...

Dec 11, 2022

Carol Ann Walsh nee Longley passed peacefully on Sunday December 11, 2022 in McHenry Illinois.

Born April 29, 1946 to John and Verda Longley, "little" big sister to John (Diana) Longley.  Carol was married February 26, 1966, to Charles "Chuck" David Walsh, who was in the Navy on the USS America. They settled in Ingleside...

Dec 9, 2022

Matt Wood, 54, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, in Fox Lake.  A memorial visitation will be Saturday, December 17, from 9 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11 a.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Burial of Matt's urn will follow in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.