obituaries

Feb 18, 2023

Geraldine "Geri" Karz (nee Joerger), 94, died Saturday, February 18, 2023.  She was born November 23, 1928, in Chicago, to Carl and Marguerite (nee Kulleck) Joerger.

She is survived by her loving son Paul (Sylvia) Karz and daughter, Lynda Karz.  Cherished granddaughters, Eryka Karz and Elizabeth (Brandon) Selby, grandson, Lucas Karz and great granddaughter, Nina...

Feb 7, 2023

The obituary and memorial service information for Glenn are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Feb 7, 2023

Lawrence E. Reinwald, 72, of Fox Lake, IL (formerly from Northfield, IL; Rothschild, WI; and Greenwood, IN), passed away February 7, 2023, of heart failure.  Larry served our country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He then worked for the US Postal Service until he retired.  He loved sports and was an amazing baseball player...

Feb 6, 2023

George L. Secor Jr., 96, of Ingleside, formerly a 65-year resident of the Round Lake area, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at home.

Born in Chicago February 2, 1927, to the late George W. and Evelyn (nee Hennebury) Secor, he married Gloria A. McPherson February 3, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Round Lake Park....

Feb 6, 2023

Daniel W. Borke Sr. 89, a long-time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 27, 1933.

He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1953 to 1956.  He received the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service...

Feb 3, 2023

Alexandria Marie Wagner, 80 years old of Ingleside, Illinois passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by many of her loving and caring family members.   Known to family & friends as Sandra, Sandy and Sas, she was born on February 19, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank Joseph and Helen Bernice Wagner (nee Michalak).  Sandra grew...

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...