obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

Lars V. Parker, 95, of Round Lake and former longtime owner of Ralph's Greenhouse, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Storypoint, Libertyville.  He was born July 16, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Lars J. and Karin (nee Paulson) Parker.

Lars was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater.  He...

Nov 26, 2020

John Francis Sweeney, 88, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020.

He was born October 14, 1932, in Chicago, to the late Hugh and Alice Patricia Sweeney.  John married Margaret Anne Healy on October 11, 1958, in Chicago.

Survivors include his children, Eugene (Margaret), Robert (Carolyn), Ellen and Mary Sweeney, and...

Nov 25, 2020

Henry P. Hertel, 83, a longtime resident of Ingleside, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  He was born August 11, 1937, in Grayslake, to the late Henry and Charolotte "Kate" (nee Billings) Hertel.

Survivors include his children, Tom, Don, Mike, and Jean; and sister, Connie Vanderspool.

In addition to his parents,...

Nov 22, 2020

Lonnie Ruiz, 54, of Round Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born January 14, 1966, in Uvalde, TX, and was a 1984 graduate of Mundelein High School.

Survivors include his wife, Julie (nee McCoy); daughter, Raquel (Auston Sack); parents, Arturo and Noemi; brother, Rodney (Aminty); nephews, Ryan...

Nov 22, 2020

Lou Worklan, 95, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Ingleside, entered eternal life Sunday, November 22, 2020.  He was born February 22, 1925, in North Chicago, to the late Frank and Eva Worklan.

Lou was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army as a Military Police Escort Guard, and was part of the D-Day invasion...

Nov 21, 2020

Miriam Betancourt (nee Govea), 78, of Fox Lake, passed away November 21, 2020.  She was born January 29, 1942, in Holguin, Cuba.

She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Betancourt; devoted mother of Alexander and John (Karen) Betancourt; and loving grandmother to Gabrielle, AJ, and Kyle Betancourt.

In addition to her...

Nov 17, 2020

Diane Lynn Putnam (nee Jenkins), age 70, passed away November 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 5, 1950 to the late Robert and Dorothy Jenkins.  From them she inherited her tremendous strength and resilience, along with her wonderful sense of humor.  Her keen intellect and quick wit made any conversation with her...

Nov 13, 2020

The obituary for Mr. Richard James Rees II, 60, of Lakemoor and McDonald, Ohio, is pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Nov 10, 2020

We lost Butch suddenly this week.  Know that he died peacefully in his sleep.  Butch was born in Chicago in 1958 to his mother Lori Leaper and father Richard Hanson, who are now deceased.  The family moved to Fox Lake when Butch was around two years old, and Butch lived the rest of his life in this...

Nov 6, 2020

Services for Mrs. Chin Fung Fong (nee Yee), 88, of Fox Lake, will be private.  Private burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney.

Nov 5, 2020

Jean Pemble Kratunis (nee Schultz), 85, of Fox Lake passed away peacefully at home, and surrounded by family, Thursday, November 5, 2020.  She was born April 11, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Arthur and Clara (nee Langbein) Schultz.  She retired after working at Intermatic for 31 years.

Affectionately known as "Ma Pemble, Beanie, and...

Nov 3, 2020

Glenn J. Raasch, 72, of Round Lake, peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at his home.  He was born December 24, 1947, in Waukegan, to the late Roman and Emily (nee Reiff) Raasch.

Glenn, who grew up in Ivanhoe, was a 1967 graduate of Mundelein High School who went on to honorably serve in...

Nov 2, 2020

Services for Mr. Victor Nordgren Barcroft, 88, of North Barrington, will be private.

Oct 29, 2020

Sonja Maki (nee Lindstrom), 81, of McHenry, formerly a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Alden Terrace, McHenry.  She was born January 11, 1939, in Chicago.

Sonja graduated from College of Lake County with an accounting degree.  She worked for many years at Baxter, prior to working for more than...

Oct 22, 2020

Helge Børge Fruhstuck, 84, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington. He was born August 23, 1936, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to the late Børge and Emiele (nee Hemmingsen) Fruhstuck.

Helge was a veteran of the United States Army, who served as a guard for the Berlin Wall.  He went on to...

Oct 20, 2020

Anthony J. Vallango, Sr., 84, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Advocate Condell Hospital, Libertyville.

Born May 13, 1936, in Chestnut Ridge, PA, Anthony married the late Marion J. (nee Stanzel) February 7, 1959, in Smock, PA.

A veteran of the Army, Anthony was a member of Fox Lake American Legion...

Oct 15, 2020

Elaine Agnes Nazar (nee Fogel and Winter), 90, of Fox Lake, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Bella Terra, Streamwood.  There will be no services.

Oct 2, 2020

Joseph Louis Matusek, 101, of Salem, WI, at rest October 2, 2020.  Son of the late Louis and Barbara (nee Riendl) Matusek; brother of the late Mary Ann (Edward O.) Kujat; uncle of Randy (Suzanne) Kujat, Patty (David) Russ, Kathy Eldridge, the late Lance Kujat, and many great nieces and nephews.  Joe served in the Navy during...

Oct 1, 2020

Services for Eva B. Ritchie, 81, of McHenry, will be private.

Sep 29, 2020

Roy Adam Rzechula, Jr., 44, of Genoa City, WI, unexpectedly died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born January 12, 1976, in Waukegan, to Lorraine "Martie" (nee Johnson) Bowman and the late Roy Adam Rzechula, Sr.

Survivors include his children, Ty Adam and JennaV Rzechula; mom and stepdad, Martie and Rich...