obituaries

May 3, 2021

Norma Sue Crock (nee Thompson), 80, a longtime resident of Spring Grove, passed away at home Monday, May 3, 2021, surrounded by family.  She was born July 25, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (nee Nygaard) Thompson.

Norma was a graduate of Lotus Grade and Grant Community High Schools.  She went on...

May 3, 2021

Peter (Pete) George Townsend, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2021. Our comfort and strength are knowing that he has no more suffering and pain, that he is in heaven with his heavenly father, and that he is reunited with his father George. We imagine the fishing is good in heaven and that father and...

Apr 24, 2021

Betty Lou Hill (nee Turnau), died peacefully on April 24, 2021 surrounded by family at 88 years of age. She was a lifelong resident of the Fox Lake, Illinois area.

Betty was born on January 29, 1933 to Betty and Heinrich (Henry) Turnau in Chicago. After graduating from Grant High School in Fox Lake Illinois in 1950,...

Apr 20, 2021

Barbara N. Polley (nee Roeder), 77, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away at home Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  She was born June 27, 1943, in Mount Vernon, to the late Russell and Mary Nadine (nee Newton) Roeder.

Barb was an accomplished floral designer, who began her career at D&W Floral Haven in Nokomis.  She went on to...

Apr 18, 2021

Anna Kathryn Main, 34, of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  A complete obituary will be posted at a future date, as well as her celebration of life.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Apr 13, 2021

Doug Kolian, 72, of Fox Lake, at rest April 13, 2021.  Beloved husband of 17 years to Donna (nee Yankala); loving dad of the late Mark; devoted son of the late George W. and Lois (nee Lippert); fond stepdad of Ember (Aaron) Sven and Brittany (Jim Cookas) Bindrim.  Doug was a career firefighter/Paramedic serving over 25 years with the...

Apr 12, 2021

William "Bill" R. Schroeder, 83, formerly of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born July 3, 1937, in Chicago, to the late William C. and Elna (nee Ostergaard) Schroeder.

Bill grew up in Chicago, was a longtime resident of Fox Lake Hills, and retired from...

Apr 11, 2021

The celebration of life for Sheila K. Carani, 74, of Fox Lake, formerly of Highland Park and Highwood, will be private.

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Merle Clark (nee Goddard), 94, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away at home Friday, April 9, 2021.  A private committal service will be held at East Fox Lake Cemetery, Lake Villa.

Apr 8, 2021

Fred H. Stettner, 85, of Fox Lake, formerly of Fort Myers, FL, at rest April 8, 2021.  Father of John (Cheryl) Stettner, Kerry Sirtl, the late Roger Stettner, Gabriele (the late Dan) Carnow, and the late Cynthia Green; Opi of Kevin, Felix, Tonya, and the late Troy Stettner, Amanda Green, Shawna and Daniel Carnow, and Sascha, Jay, and Marco...

Apr 7, 2021

Evelyn A. Bazata, 98, a resident of Ingleside for more than 40 years, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  She was born December 27, 1922, in Cicero.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Evelyn loved gathering her family at her home for annual, holiday get togethers.  An excellent cook and...

Apr 4, 2021

Services for Mary Taylor-Glaser (nee Schultz), 83, of Spring Grove, will be private.

Apr 4, 2021

Don Schiller, 58, of Huntley, formerly of Palatine, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.  He was born March 6, 1963, to Maryanne (nee DeSalvo) and the late Glenn Schiller.

An avid outdoorsman, Don enjoyed taxidermy, fishing, and camping.  He was also an artist who was skilled at carpentry, painting, and...

Apr 2, 2021

Tim Harrington, 54, of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by family at home.  He was born December 10, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Deisy (Cabrera) and the late John "Jack" Harrington. Growing up in Keokuk, Tim attended St. Vincent Catholic Grade School and was a 1985 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School.  He earned a...

Apr 2, 2021

William "Bill" C. Schramm, 71, a 41-year resident of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away at home Friday, April 2, 2021.  He was born June 21, 1949, in Chicago, to the late William K. and Wilhelmina (nee Kreher) Schramm.

Bill had a long career as a manager in the telecommunications industry.  He loved living on Fox Lake and...

Mar 27, 2021

J'Ann H. Norlander (nee Lewandowski), 73, of Ingleside, at rest Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Beloved wife of Walter "Wally" Norlander; loving mom of Brian and Michele Norlander of Ingleside; loving daughter of the late Dominic and Helen (nee Telma) Lewandowski; dear cousin of Dominic (Nancy) Sulimowski of Norridge, and second cousins, Matthew (Marian) Sulimowski (and their children, Taylor and...

Mar 20, 2021

Dennis E. Frey, 88, of Ingleside for 48 years, peacefully passed away at home Saturday, March 20, 2021.  He was born March 18, 1933, in Highland, Illinois, to the late Edward and Mathilda (nee Luber) Frey.

Dennis had a long career with the Archdiocese of Chicago, having worked for 31 years at St. Alphonsus Liguori...

Mar 16, 2021

Bernie Schmitt, age 82, passed away March 16, 2021, at his home in Johnsburg. He was born August 5, 1938, in Johnsburg, and was the fourth child of Bernard N. and Gertrude Schmitt.

Bernie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy (nee Baur) Schmitt of McHenry; children, Linda Schmitt-McQuitty of Woodland CA, and Steve Schmitt...

Mar 15, 2021

Debra L. Piccolo (nee Pokorney), 53, of Ingleside, died Monday, March 15, 2021, in Inverness.  Services will be private.

Mar 12, 2021

Susan M. Podolski (nee Davis), 72, of Fox Lake, formerly of McHenry, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born May 2, 1948, in Oak Park, to the late Robert and Jeannette (nee Gries) Davis.

Sue was an active and beloved member of the community and a longtime school secretary at St. John the...