obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Jeanette M. Hill (nee Culotta), 91, of Lindenhurst, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born April 20, 1931, in Cicero.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 63 years, William G. Hill; loving children, Frances (Tom) Newby, Frank (Donna) Hill, and Connie (Brian) Miller;...

Jul 28, 2022

The inurnment and celebration of Jerry's life will be private.

Jul 19, 2022

Lester "Les" James McCaffery passed away July 19, 2022, at his home in Ingleside, at the age of 93.  He was born June 29, 1929, to Michael and Rosella McCaffery, on the Southside of Chicago (Sacred Heart Parish).

As a young man, he proudly served as a Seaman First Class, US Navy Seabee, 103rd Division, during World...

Jul 18, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Fowler, 81, of Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully Monday, July 18, 2022, in Surprise, AZ.

Tom was born August 3, 1940, in Lake Forest, IL, to Everett and Lulu Fowler.  Tom graduated from McHenry Community High School in 1958.  Tom married the late Arlene Oeffling on May 28, 1960, at St. John...

Jul 18, 2022

Steven V. Sticklus, 75, of McHenry, at rest July 18, 2022.  Beloved husband of Terri (nee Gracz) for 53 years; loving dad of Steven S. (Jackie); cherished son of the late Victor and Stella (nee Rzasa); dear brother of Linda (Fred) Kitz; fond cousin of Barbara (Joe) Stachon, Charlene (Jimmy) Miller, and Alex Siedlecki; and many beloved...

Jul 4, 2022

The fabulous Marty "Martha" Kvaas, passed away at her home on July 4, 2022.

Marty (Martha Belke) was born in Highland Park, IL on February 14, 1946, to parents Theodore and Virginia May Belke. Marty attended Lake Villa Grade School and began at Antioch High School, graduate of Grayslake High School. Marty owned her own...

Jul 2, 2022

Donald "Don" Lake, 92, of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at home.  He was born January 27, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Agnes (nee Sweeney) Lake.

Don served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He received his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University and his...

Jun 29, 2022

Marion Brunner (nee Eriksson), 83, of McHenry, former longtime resident of Fox Lake and Mount Prospect, peacefully passed away June 29, 2022.  She was born January 24, 1939, in Göteborg, Sweden.

Marion came to this country in 1959.  She soon met her soulmate, Alfons Brunner, and they married November 21, 1964, in Chicago.  She will...

Jun 17, 2022

Helen Mackenzie, 70, of Henderson, NV (formerly Rockford, IL) peacefully passed away June 17, 2022 at Nathan Adelson Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Helen was born January 6, 1952 in Owensboro, KY.  She grew up in Chicago, and raised her family in Rockford before moving to the Las Vegas area.

Helen spent many...

Jun 17, 2022

Peggy Smyth (nee Smalley), 81, a resident of Ingleside since 1968, unexpectedly passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at home.  She was born March 20, 1941, in Alabama.

Peggy was a wonderful, devoted, and loving wife, mom of five, grandma, and great-grandma.  She was active in her children's lives by being a Little League team...

Jun 16, 2022

James "Jim" Driscoll, 79, a resident of Fox Lake since 1985, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1943, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where he was also raised.

Jim graduated from McKeesport Area High School. He enlisted in the Navy for...

Jun 11, 2022

Pamela "Pam" Renaker (nee Miller), 73, of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Florida, surrounded by family.  She was born August 26, 1948.

Pam taught home economics at Grant Community High School for 33 years, was the Lake County Fair Building Superintendent and board member, and served on the Fox Lake...

Jun 10, 2022

Judith Ann Best (nee Miller), 79, of Grayslake, formerly of Ingleside, passed away June 10, 2022, at Wauconda Care, Wauconda.  She was born November 4, 1942, in Milwaukee, to the late Charles and Adelyne (nee Rogahn) Miller.

Judy worked as a sales manager at Onsrud Cutter in Waukegan for many years.  She was a faithful...

Jun 7, 2022

Mark Charles Schmitz, 71, passed away on June 7th, 2022, at home after battling years of medical issues. He faced them head-on like the bull-headed man we knew to love.

Mark is known for his love of the water and boating. He loved to hang out in the yard with friends and family and cook...

May 29, 2022

Joseph Sylvester Mould, 76, of Largo, Florida, formerly of Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed away May 29, 2022, in Florida.  He was born July 4, 1945.

Joe was a retired research and development chemist, who worked for a large ink-manufacturing company in New Jersey.  He was an Army veteran. Joe was an avid traveler going from...

May 28, 2022

Edward "Ed" C. Naydol, 80, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, surrounded by family members.  He was born March 28, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Florence A. Miller (nee Mirabella) and Edward C. Naydol.  He is survived by three brothers and two sisters.

He was a resident of Woodstock, Illinois for many years and, before living in Woodstock, he...

May 26, 2022

Rosemary "Mama Rose" Stone, 82, of Ingleside, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at home.  She was born January 9, 1940, in Chicago.

Rosemary was the beloved wife to her late husband of 62 years, Carnell; devoted mother to her five children; and beloved grandma and great-grandma to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed spending...

May 22, 2022

Walter James Zielinski, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home, May 22, 2022.  Walter is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marilee (nee Laird); and was the cherished father of Debbie (Scott) Sienko, Carrie Zielinski (Cheryl Luick), and Susan (Kevin) Wiggen; the adoring grandfather of Jacob and Kelly Sienko and Calvin and Cassidy Wiggen; dear brother...

May 19, 2022

David F. Wehrstein, 84, of Ingleside, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on May 19, 2022. He was born June 23, 1937, the son of the late Frank Peter Wehrstein and Catherine Muschong, who were both first generation Danube-Swabian Americans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Hlava Wehrstein; brothers, Richard, Donald, and James...

May 15, 2022

Rosemarie Emily Podraza, "Rosie", age 78, of Fox Lake.  Rosie was the beloved wife of the late Peter of 12 years,  loving mother of Shelia (Jose) Valdes, cherished grandmother of Isabella (Justin) Klein, Alexis Valdes, Diego and Antonio Valdes.  Rosie was the dear sister of Geraldine (Theodore) Barnas, the late Frank (Vera) Strnad Jr., Richard (Donna) Strnad,...