obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

***Please note, according to the Lake County Department of Health and CDC recommendations, face masks should be worn and physical distancing practiced when large groups of people are gathering indoors.***

James "Jimbo" Gertz, 49, of Fox Lake, passed away at home Thursday, July 29, 2021.  He was born February 11, 1972, in Waukegan, to Carolyn...

Jul 25, 2021

Henry Kalski (Henryk Kazimierz), 90, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, at rest Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, St. Constance Catholic Church, 5843 W. Strong St., Chicago, IL 60630.  There will be no visitation prior to the Mass, all are invited to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in...

Jul 21, 2021

Ron Randall, 82, a resident of Ingleside since 1953, unexpectedly passed away at home, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  He was born June 26, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Francis and Helen (nee Kotras) Randall.

Ron had a long, successful career in the heavy-equipment industry.  He enjoyed working on cars, was a fan of NASCAR...

Jul 16, 2021

Natalie "Nikki" Mueller, 78, of Lakemoor, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington.  She was born April 25, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  A memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 25, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  A reception will...

Jul 15, 2021

Darlene Alice Sullivan Leitsch, unto God July 15, 2021.

Darlene was very much loved by all who knew her.

Darlene Leitsch was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas D Leitsch, Sr.; as well her parents, Harold E. and Alice W. Sullivan; sister, Patricia Damerjian; brother, Michael Sullivan;  sister-in-laws, Mary...

Jul 12, 2021

Betty J. Niemi, 86, a resident of Grant Township for 73 years, passed away at home Monday, July 12, 2021, surrounded by family.  Betty was born April 24, 1935, in Watseka, Illinois and moved to Fox Lake with her family in 1948.

Betty was very active in community and civic activities and served as Grant Township Assessor...

Jul 8, 2021

Claude S. Cope-Morris, 92 years of age, passed away July 8, 2021, at home in Fox Lake of natural causes.  He was born July 3, 1929, in Pittsburgh, CA.

Mr. Morris is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen; two daughters, Claudia (Randy) Kelch and Julie (Ric) Regnier; five grandsons, Patrick Kelch, Jonathan (Krystal)...

Jun 21, 2021

Dominga "Minga" Saldivar (nee Ramirez), 87, of Cotulla, Texas, recently of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021.  She was born March 29, 1934, in Cotulla, to the late Domingo and Miquila (nee Gonzales) Ramirez.

Minga worked for Deringer Manufacturing in Mundelein for more than 25 years.  She enjoyed coloring books for adults and watching...

Jun 20, 2021

Andrew M. Korpan, 69, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, in McHenry.  He was born June 2, 1952, in Waukegan, to the late Walter H. and Anna N. (nee Nakutny) Korpan.

Andy grew up in his family's business, Korpan's Landing, and was instrumental in building the business into what...

Jun 19, 2021

Patti Boles Eckert, 69, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Victory Lakes, Lindenhurst.  She was born August 4, 1951, in Chicago, to the late Lee and Dorothy (nee Kiersch) Boles.

A 1969 graduate of Grant Community High School, Patti went on to have a successful career as...

Jun 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" G. Kuhfuss, 79, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at home.  He was born July 27, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Wilbert and Dorothy (nee Geisler) Kuhfuss.

Bob was raised in Chicago, and went on to have a long career as a tool and die maker.  He was an avid motorcycle...

Jun 15, 2021

Entrepreneur and natural salesman, Joe Merolillo's love of life didn't end with his death on June 15, 2021, at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with cancer.  His loved ones will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives by being kind to others.

He was born December 12, 1943, in Youngstown,...

Jun 11, 2021

Virginia "Gini" Theresa Smolinski, 94, of Round Lake, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born September 18, 1926, in Chicago, to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (nee Heil) Mohr.

Virginia was an active volunteer with Our Lady of the Lakes-St. Bede Church, the Round Lake Police Records Department and Round Lake Library, as...

Jun 9, 2021

Warren E. Mroz, Jr., 73, of Lake Villa, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born January 11, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Warren E. and Lorraine (nee Froelich) Mroz.

He was a graduate of Grant Community High School and retired as a project manager with Rock-Tenn in Bolingbrook. ...

Jun 7, 2021

Frank Jiracek, 86, of Fox Lake, formerly of Lake Villa, passed away June 7, 2021, at home surrounded by family.  He was born November 8, 1934, in Chicago, to the late Anton and Josephine (nee Peck) Jiracek.

In the 1950s, Frank served in the Army and was stationed in Germany and Lebanon.  He...

Jun 5, 2021

Dennis Hruby, 76, of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born January 30, 1945, in Berwyn.

A 1963 graduate of Grant Community High School, Dennis went on to have a 39-year career with ComEd.  He was a jack-of-all trades, who was always working on fixing...

May 20, 2021

Dorothea P. Stekl (nee Prosek), 99, passed away on Thursday May 20,2021. She was born September 8, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Ernestine (nee Herrmann) Prosek.

Dorothea, a longtime resident of Ingleside, IL loved crafting, quilting, and crocheting. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary. She spent...

May 12, 2021

Keith Kolff, 64, of Spring Grove, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at home.  He was born January 16, 1957, in Freeburn, KY, to the late Henry and Alene (nee Chapman) Kolff.

An avid fisherman, Keith especially enjoyed spending time with and taking his grandchildren fishing.

Survivors include his longtime significant other, Cindy...

May 11, 2021

Valerie Claire Grzegorczyk (nee Lewis), 85, a resident of Ingleside since 1968, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at home.  She was born November 11, 1935, in Derby England, to the late Sidney and Nellie Violet (nee McDonald) Lewis.

Valerie met the love of her life, Andrew, at a dance in England.  While emigrating to Canada,...

May 8, 2021

Services for Sharon Rae Stoczynski Skozen, 74, of Spring Grove, will be private.