obituaries

Feb 6, 2022

Ruth Esther Hannah Sutton, 97, long-time resident of Ingleside, Illinois, passed peacefully on February 6, 2022, in Lombard IL, of natural causes. She was born on March 30, 1924, in Duluth MN to Herbert and Edna Hannah, and moved to Chicago at the age of 16. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence Sutton...

Feb 3, 2022

Alfred "Al" Zapasnik, 87, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away at home Thursday, February 3, 2022.  He was born to the late Peter and Ethel Zapasnik October 27, 1934, in Dearborn, MI, where his dad worked under Henry Ford.

Al served in the Marines and went on to work as a forklift...

Feb 1, 2022

Robert "Rob" Lance Goebel, 38, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at home.  He was born August 19, 1983, in Webster, Texas, to Carol (nee Pletz) and the late Ronald R. Goebel.

Survivors include his former wife and best friend, Jennifer Goebel and his beloved dogs, Dixie, Mason,...

Jan 27, 2022

Charles Alan Mikrut, 57, peacefully passed away January 27, 2022 at his home in Fox Lake, Illinois. Charles was born on January 10, 1965 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Charley W. and Masae L. Mikrut. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1983 where he was a member of the ice hockey team. He enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 27, 2022

Mark Degand, 56, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home.  He was born June 25, 1965, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Stemper) Degand.

Mark was a huge movie buff—and big fan of Jamie Lee Curtis.  He enjoyed 80's music—especially electronica.

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Jan 25, 2022

William "Bill" Prange, 78, a resident of Ingleside since 1987, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  He was born September 30, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Walter and Gertrude "Ditty" (nee Richter) Prange.

Bill was raised in Chicago and, growing up, spent much time at his family's cottage in Ingleside, which he eventually made his family's...

Jan 22, 2022

Pamela K. Sarasas, 72, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born December 1, 1949, in Chicago, to the late Kenneth and Josephine (nee Lorenzi) Mach.

Pam worked for many years at White Hen/7-Eleven and Val's in Fox Lake.

Pam was the...

Jan 16, 2022

James E. Glidden, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly a 39-year resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Randall Residence of McHenry.  He was born to the late Kenneth and Phyllis (nee Kessler) on May 25, 1943, in Franklin Park.

Jim grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and was a 1961...

Jan 10, 2022

Jamie Lynn Chavez (Patterson) of Antioch, Illinois passed away January 10th, 2022. She was born in Waukegan to John A Patterson Jr. and April Lynn Desoto on October 1st, 1989. Jamie enjoyed kayaking, bike rides, swimming, and spending time with her dogs, friends, and family. Jamie is remembered by her husband Roberto Chavez, his parents Juanita and...

Jan 8, 2022

Mary Hedge (nee Pappas), 97, of Woodstock, formerly a longtime resident of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Valley Hi Nursing Home.  She was born January 20, 1924, in Chicago, to the late Nicholas and Chrysothemis (nee Verriopoulos) Pappas.

As a grandma, Mary earned her BSN from Northern Illinois University, and had...

Jan 8, 2022

Harold "Harry" Lester Gorman, 78, of Johnsburg, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at home.  He was born June 20, 1943, in Chicago.

Harold worked as a maintenance man at Wells Manufacturing in Woodstock for 40 years.  He loved fishing, coffee, off-track betting, and eating.  Most of all, he enjoyed time with his grandchildren and...

Jan 6, 2022

Ronald C. Knight, 67, of Fox Lake, IL went home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born September 29, 1954, in Elgin, IL to the late Fulton and Estelle (nee Topar) Knight. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Karen; four children, Dawnann (Bill) Little, Dawn...

Jan 3, 2022

Dorothy Nadine Harrison, 91, of Park City, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Pavilion of Waukegan.  She was born February 25, 1930, in Fort Yates, ND, and a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Growing up in rural North Dakota, Dorothy learned the value of hard work, having...

Dec 31, 2021

Nancy Christina Thielsen (nee Casolari), 89, of McHenry, died unexpectedly Friday, December 31, 2021, at home.  In Chicago, on August 22, 1932, she was born to the late Joseph and Nancy Marie (nee Riggi) Casolari.  She Married the late Donald F. Thielsen February 16, 1952, in Chicago.

Nancy worked for Lakeland Press in Grayslake and...

Dec 30, 2021

William F. Jenkins, 88, a resident of Lake Villa since 1962, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 30, 2021.  He was born May 8, 1933, in Libertyville, to the late William F. and Grace (nee Taylor) Jenkins.

Bill grew up in Ivanhoe and regularly visited his hometown.  He was a veteran of the Korean...

Dec 29, 2021

A memorial visitation for Christopher Limbrick, 59, of Gurnee, formerly a longtime resident of Ingleside and Fox Lake, will be held Saturday, February 19, from 10 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11 a.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Inurnment will be private.

Dec 28, 2021

A memorial for Audrey A. Gosser will be held at a future date.

Dec 18, 2021

Harold Paul Henkel, 81, of Lake Zurich, formerly of Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.  He was born August 23, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Harold James and Frieda (nee Lipps) Henkel.

Harold was a retired bricklayer who enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, slots and gambling, sports (especially the Chicago Bears), and spending...

Dec 15, 2021

Ramona A. Bracher, 89, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away December 15, 2021, at home.  She was born November 13, 1932, in Chicago.

Survivors include her son, Ken, Jr.; granddaughter, Tonya Bracher; many nieces and nephews; and many beloved friends.

Ramona was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, a lover of chocolates,...

Dec 15, 2021

Lanna Lavonha Lever (Tan) age 69 was born November 9, 1952, in Chicago. She spent the majority of her life in Fox Lake, IL. She passed away suddenly on December 15, 2021. Services will be held in honor of her but will be private.

Lavonha had a beautiful smile, that lit up every room she...