obituaries

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...

Dec 13, 2021

Mary Anne Collins (Burke), beloved mother and grandmother, was born on July 26, 1930 and passed away at home December 13, 2021. She was 91 years old.  She was born in Joliet, Illinois, to William Bernard Burke (a Joliet police officer) and Mary Evelyn Gorman Burke. She was the oldest of two daughters in a strong Irish Catholic family....

Dec 7, 2021

George Joseph Knotek, 96, of Ingleside, at rest Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  George was an honorably discharged Marine who served in and was a veteran of World War II.  Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Ludwig); beloved second father to Richard (the late Gail) Bernard; loving papa to Lisa (Mark) Lauffer and their son Brayden; son of the...

Dec 6, 2021

Services for Mrs. Wendy Lee Wendt will be private.

Dec 4, 2021

Verda Rebecca Longley passed away peacefully Saturday, December 4, 2021, with her children at her side.  She was born April 29, 1922, on a farm near Purdin, Missouri.  On July 19, 1942, she married John Longley and became an Army wife for 12 years.

Verda loved to share stories about her family and life growing...

Dec 3, 2021

The graveside inurnment of Priscilla A. Dragas, 80, of Orland Park, formerly of Fox Lake, Spring Grove, and Chicago, will be private.

Dec 3, 2021

Services for Mr. Gallinati, Sr. will be private.

Dec 3, 2021

James "Jimmy" D. Trinski (76) a Chicago native was born June 16, 1945 and passed away in his home in Zion, Illinois December 3, 2021.  Jimmy was a lover of golf, music, and was an avid Chicago sports fan! GO CUBS! He was also a lover of animals, especially his dog Jasper who preceded him in death...

Dec 1, 2021

Francis "Frank" Jennings, 87, of Chicago, formally of Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021.  Frank was a veteran of the Korea War, a newspaper pressman, bar owner, and real estate agent during his long life. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen (Jeffers) and his brother Joseph (Leona).  He leaves behind his loving...

Dec 1, 2021

Loren C. Hrbek, 76, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at home.  He was born September 5, 1945, in El Paso, TX, to the late Frederic and Rose Mary (nee Bell) Hrbek.

Loren served in the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a registered nurse for many years....

Nov 28, 2021

The obituary and services for Mr. Richard Keith Redemski, 77, of Fox Lake, are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Nov 28, 2021

Marlene Gast (nee Mihalik), 78, a resident of Ingleside since 1968, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at The Springs, Crystal Lake.

Born March 1, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Casimer and Delia (nee Nowicki) Mihalik, she married the late Charles "Chuck" M. Gast May 16, 1964.

Marlene worked as an Administrative Assistant...

Nov 26, 2021

No services will be held.

Nov 24, 2021

Arthur E. Drdla, 84, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Deerfield Crossing, Northbrook.

Arthur was born March 8, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Robert and Dorotha (nee Buroker) Drdla.  As a child, he moved with his family to Ingleside, graduated from Grant Community High School in1955, and attended the University...

Nov 19, 2021

On the morning of November 19, 2021, the entire immediate and extended Graff Family suffered a huge loss when Mark Anthony Graff collapsed from a heart attack. He was born December 13, 1949. His parents, Frank and Elizabeth raised, four older siblings (Frank, Mary Gretchen, David, Mary Elizabeth), Mark, and two younger brothers (Pete and John) in...