obituaries

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...

Mar 10, 2021

Raymond "Ray" J. Rappe, 59, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born April 7, 1961, in Woodstock, to Raymond A. and Joanne (nee Larson) Rappe.

Ray is survived by his son, Dalton Rappe of Fox Lake; mother, Joanne, of Ingleside; siblings, Michael (fiancée Anjala Lagenour) of McHenry...

Mar 6, 2021

Jo Ann Armondo Thrun, 79, of Aurora, formerly of Barrington, passed away on her birthday, Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Edward Hospital Naperville.  She was born March 6, 1942, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Marion (nee Ross) Armondo.

Jo Ann was a graduate of Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa.  She went on to...

Feb 26, 2021

Stephanie Alyce Stafford, 33, of Johnsburg, unexpectedly passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at home.  Private funeral services were held Friday, March 5, 2021, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, Fox Lake.  Private burial was in East Fox Lake Cemetery, Lake Villa.

Feb 22, 2021

Haritini "Joy" Tadavich (nee Giortamelis), 70, unexpectedly passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home.  She was born September 6, 1950, in Greece, to the late Dimitris and Andriana Giortamelis.

Joy and her late husband, Carl, enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, and boating.  She was active in her Woodhills Bay community, where she served on the...

Feb 14, 2021

Ronald E. Vermillion, Sr., 85, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born October 25, 1935, in Elmhurst, to the late Delmar and Blanche (nee Pinta) Vermillion.

Ronald worked for over 55 years as an operating engineer with International Union of Operating Engineers Local...

Feb 12, 2021

Carol Gorski (nee Schmidt), a longtime resident of Lake Villa, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born February 27, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Mary (nee Hanson) Schmidt.

Carol greatly enjoyed being with her family—especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her dog, Bo.

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