obituaries

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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Feb 7, 2021

John Henry Craver, 77, of Spring Grove, at rest Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (nee Klein); loving dad and best friend of Kevin Craver; dear son of the late John Henry and Rhea Craver, Sr.; brother of Bill (Julie) and the late Bob Craver; uncle of Robby, Donna, Lenny,...

Jan 22, 2021

Please note: Face masks will be required to be worn, and social distancing practiced, while inside the funeral home.  Depending on number in attendance, only a handful of people may be allowed inside funeral home at a time.  You may contact a family member for link to view funeral online. Thank you for your understanding.

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Jan 14, 2021

Barbara Acuff (nee Hughes), 82, a Lake Villa resident for the past 64 years, formerly of Tennessee, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, peacefully at home.

She was born July 26, 1938, in Knoxville, TN to Fred and Lela (nee Merritt) Hughes.  Barbara married the late James Acuff June 23, 1956, in Knox County, TN.

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Jan 12, 2021

Lyle "Grandpa" Rosendahl, 83, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights.  He was born December 22, 1937, in Westhope, ND, to the late Arthur and Minnie (nee Klokstad) Rosendahl.

Lyle will be deeply missed by his loving children, Rick (Suzanne) Rosendahl, Rob (Aracelly) Rosendahl, and Lenayn...

Jan 10, 2021

Services for Josephine McDevitt, 99, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, will be private.

Jan 9, 2021

Warren W. Stippich Sr. passed on to heaven due to Covid-19 on Saturday, January 9, 2021 surrounded in spirit by his loving family.  He was greatly loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, their families and all the lives he touched throughout the course of his life.

Warren was born November 11th, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Anna...

Jan 6, 2021

Marino Delgado, 53, of Ingleside, died January 6, 2021.  His funeral service and burial were private.

Dec 29, 2020

Frank J. Lamberty, Jr., 75, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  He was born June 10, 1945, in Springfield, to the late Frank and Beulah (nee Stone) Lamberty, Sr.

Frank worked as a meat cutter for more than 40 years and had worked at Jewel, Eagle, and retired...

Dec 29, 2020

The Lord took her home peacefully the morning of Dec 29, 2020. Delores was born in Chicago, IL to Edward and Mildred Eckhart.

The family moved to Oak Park, IL where Delores attended grade school and high school. During this time she was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. Soon after high school she married Roy Kantenwein...

Dec 29, 2020

***Please see celebration of life information below***

David V. Olsen, 70, of Johnsburg, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  He was born November 30, 1950, in Geneva, to the late James and Phyllis (nee Johnson) Olsen.

David grew up on Long Lake and was a 1968 graduate of Grant Community...

Dec 28, 2020

Thomas D Leitsch Sr, Unto God December 28, 2020

Thomas D Leitsch is survived by his wife Darlene.  The proud father of 7 children, Lori (Mario) Trentanelli, Ivy (Nick) Lenarz, Margaret, Thomas Jr (Kelly), Amy Klein, Sean (Linda), and Sarah Finn.  Grandfather to, Patricia, Phillip, Corinne, Michael, Melissa, Allison, AJ, Jonathan, Tommy, Ryan,  Kevin, Tony, Meaghan and...

Dec 27, 2020

Helen Mary Balcer (nee Stoczynski), 96, a longtime resident of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020.  She was born January 18, 1924, in Chicago, to the late Adam and Louise (nee Ziamba) Stoczynski.

Helen worked as a clerk and, when needed, assisted in various other capacities at the Antioch Post Office.  She enjoyed being social...

Dec 27, 2020

A celebration of Barbara Kathryn Jackson's life will be announced for a future date.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Dec 21, 2020

Jack F. Frost, 78, of Fox Lake and St. James City, FL, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  He was born October 22, 1942, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Lucille (nee Peters) Frost.

Jack attended Gavin Grade School, graduated from Big Hollow Grade School, and was a 1961 graduate of...