obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

​Michael Kacner, 71, passed away on December 20, 2025, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. A dedicated chemist and a man of quiet intellect and humor, Michael's life was defined by his curiosity for how the world worked and his devotion to his family.

​A Career of Innovation

​Born on November 15, 1954,...

Dec 14, 2025

Services for Sharon Ann will be private.

Dec 3, 2025

Randy Glen Swikle, 80, ended his earthly cycle of life on December 3, 2025, and his soul journeyed for heavenly judgment, joining his beloved wife, Eileen Marie (Kiehl) Swikle, the heart of his happiness. He once wrote, "My lifespan embraced love, faith, and countless blessings of God's creations." He loved his journey along the sunny side of...

Dec 2, 2025

Cindy Mary Hill (nee McGill), 71, of Ingleside, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born August 10, 1954, in Highwood, to the late Farrell and Mary McGill.

Cindy had a successful, 25-year career as a salesperson with Medline Industries.  Prior to working...

Nov 29, 2025

Richard "The Turkey Man" Reynolds, 76, of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born October 4, 1949, in Chicago.

Richard enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and boating.  He was a retired machinist.

Survivors include his wife, Christina "Chris" (nee Kahl); children, Matthew (Charlotte) Reynolds...

Nov 25, 2025

Elaine Beegle Tredinnick, 87, of Ingleside, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Avantara Libertyville after an extended illness.

Elaine was born May 17, 1938 in New Jersey, the daughter of Hilda E . Mershon Beegle and Harold L. Beegle.

Elaine graduated from Hillside High School...

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Kemper (nee Kenny), 77, of Ingleside, peacefully passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  She was born June 26, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Thomas and Katherine (nee Maresch) Kenny.

Survivors include her son, Bill (Vanessa Raasch) Kemper; grandsons, Michael Liskey and Alec Milbratz; siblings, Noreen Bohlman and Terry (Jan) Kenny;...

Nov 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Adams (nee Mestan), 85, of Round Lake, peacefully passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Village at Victory Lakes, Lindenhurst.  She was born April 20, 1940, in Roulette, PA.

Pat was a graduate of Immaculata Catholic High School, Chicago.  She enjoyed playing bingo at St. Bede and the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire...

Nov 11, 2025

Dixie Lynn Jaranson, 84, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.  She was born on August 5, 1941, in Fox Lake, IL to the late John and Floradine (nee Garretsen) Samec.

Family & Relationships

Dixie was a loving wife for 66 years...

Nov 5, 2025

Elroy Michael Geger, 70, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines.  He was born October 16, 1955, in Chicago, to the late Elroy A. and Angeline "Angie" (nee Basowski) Geger.

Elroy was a 1974 graduate of Grant Community High School where he excelled in sports—especially football.  He...

Nov 2, 2025

Mary Ruth Wozniak, 81 of McHenry, IL passed away on Sunday, November 2nd at Ignite Medical Resort, McHenry, IL. She was born on September 2, 1944, in Waukegan, IL.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many. She grew up in Waukegan, IL as an only child, eventually marrying (Gerold...

Nov 2, 2025

Services will be private.

Oct 31, 2025

Tracy Jean Hamm, 54, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home. She was born November 16, 1970, in McHenry,  to the late Frank and Jean (nee Bloss) Hamm.

Survivors include her children, Alexia Rosenbush, Tyler Hamm, and Olivia Pedraja; siblings, Lorrie (Bob) Gavros, Sheila (Mike) Chrissman, Renee (the late...

Oct 24, 2025

Services will be private.

Oct 19, 2025

Carol Elizabeth Burgess (nee Burke), 78, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  She was born June 7th, 1947, in Chicago, to the late John (my Papa) and Vera (nee McKillip - my Gramma) Burke.  I've been dragging my feet on writing her obituary, because I just can't believe this...

Oct 19, 2025

Carol Elizabeth Burgess (nee Burke), 78, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  She was born June 7th, 1947, in Chicago, to the late John (my Papa) and Vera (nee McKillip - my Gramma) Burke.  I've been dragging my feet on writing her obituary, because I just can't believe this...

Oct 14, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Oaf, 51, of Fox Lake, passed unexpectedly Tuesday, October 14, 2025.  Born June 28, 1974, in Waukegan, he grew up in Round Lake.

Survived by brothers, John (Connie) Oaf Jr. of McHenry and David Oaf of Rockford; nephews and niece, Robert Oaf, Jessica (Michael) Bundy, and Bryan (Morgan and Michael) Haulbrook; great-nephews and nieces, Cody, Mason, Sophia and Evelyn...

Oct 12, 2025

Services will be private.

Sep 27, 2025

William "Bill" Mortensen, 72, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born on September 7, 1953, in Davenport, Iowa, Bill was the cherished son of the late Leroy "Bud" and Mildred "Millie" (née Hansen) Mortensen. He spent his early years on the family...

Sep 19, 2025

Marlene Randall 85 yrs Marlene was Born in Owosso, Michigan December 22nd, 1939. She had 2 sons with her husband Ron, whom she was married to for 61 years. She resided in Ingleside, IL in the house her and Ron lived in since they got married in 1963. It was there that they raised their 2 sons...