obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Sharon Lynn Graves, age 77, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020. She was born August 14, 1942 in Evanston, IL to the late Thomas and Victoria Ward. Sharon loved spending time with her family and pets. She was a feisty woman who didn't mind showing it. Sharon was a hard worker...

Jul 23, 2020

James "Jambo" Kazumura, 72, of Ingleside, at rest Thursday, July 23, 2020.  Husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Zilinger); father of Brian (Chris) Kazumura, Dawn (Robert III) Holm, and Tomeko (Oscar) Mendez; grandfather of Katrina Kazumura, Robert Holm IV, Jessanna and Jacquelyn Sambrano, and Javier and Alex Mendez; brother of George (Caroline), Harold, Robert (Terri), and...

Jul 17, 2020

Thomas Nash, 81, of McHenry, Illinois, passed away July 17, 2020, at Alden Terrace Rehabilitation Center in McHenry, Illinois. He was born June 20, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Spencer and Lucille (Westerberg) Nash. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marlene Nash; and many friends. Services and interment are private. Arrangements...

Jul 4, 2020

David A. Mullenhoff, 61, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Chicago Ridge, unexpectedly died at home Saturday, July 4, 2020.  He was born in Chicago, to the late William and Rosemary (nee Kustard) Mullenhoff, November 18, 1958.

David had a 43-year as a Building and Bridge Engineer with Amtrak, and was supposed to retire in a month. ...

Jul 2, 2020

Larry Hook, 71, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at home.  He was born April 27, 1949, in Chicago, to the late John and Genevieve (nee Moore) Hook.

Larry was a veteran of the Army and Vietnam War, who went on to serve for 28 years as a fireman/paramedic for the Morton...

Jun 29, 2020

Ted Preidis, 94, of Fox Lake, formerly of Minocqua, WI, died June 29, 2020.  A veteran of WWII, 78-year member of the American Legion, and skilled bridge player.  Husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Arlauskas); dad of Judith Gentry, Morgan (the late Glenn) Rosamond, Patricia (Mike) Long, Thomas (Peggy), Richard, and the late Tim; grandpa of nine; great-grandpa...

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Eugene Karol Jakubowski, 84, of Fox Lake, died Friday, June 26, 2020, in Fox Lake.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, from 3 p.m. until the time of wake service at 7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

Mr. Jakubowski's funeral Mass will be...

Jun 16, 2020

Carol Wilson, 76, of Huntley, IL, formerly of Fox Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. She was born on January 29, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Rose (nee Opyt) Burmeister. On August 5, 1961, she married Val "Pat" Wilson, whom passed away in 2015. Carol was...

Jun 11, 2020

Lydia Susan Riedle Reca, 72, of Ingleside, IL, passed away June 11, 2020, at JourneyCare Hospice, Glenview, IL. She was born October 1, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to the late Stephen and Heleene (nee Kovalcik) Riedle. On August 30, 1969, in Chicago, Lydia married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Reca. Lydia is survived by her...

Jun 11, 2020

Maxine Marian Wingren, 87, of Antioch, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020, at her daughter's home in Gurnee, IL. She was born on September 12, 1932, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Jean (Schlieben) Zaborowski. Maxine was a member of the Antioch Moose Lodge for more than 40 years. She enjoyed playing Cribbage and...

Jun 8, 2020

Helen A. Hubert-Lewis (nee Linden), 85, of Fox Lake, formerly of Crystal Lake, unexpectedly passed away at home Monday, June 8, 2020.  She was born September 30, 1934, in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Chester and Helen (nee Hilander) Linden.

Helen grew up on her family's dairy and cherry farm in Door County, Wisconsin, and loved...

Jun 2, 2020

Kathleen "Kathy" S. Smith, 70, of Belvidere, formerly of Palatine and Spring Grove, died suddenly Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at home.  She was born January 19, 1950, in Melrose Park, to the late William G. Smith II and Evelyn (nee Moore) Smith.

A thoughtful and well-liked person, Kathy is survived by her siblings, William G....

May 31, 2020

Mrs. Ora L. Abrams, 88, formerly of Lake Villa, died Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Services will be private.

May 31, 2020

Timothy Ryan Keel died peacefully in Chicago, IL, on May 31, 2020, after suffering a heart attack ten days earlier. He was 41 years old. Tim grew up in Lake Villa, loved to fish and camp, and was a die-hard Bears fan. Tim obtained his food service certification, became a certified mechanic, and was also a licensed...

May 28, 2020

Please note: the family will be scheduling a Celebration of Bill's Life for June 2021.  Please check back for updates.

William D. Etten, 56, of Richmond, died suddenly at homeThursday, May 28, 2020.  He was born February 11, 1964, in Woodstock, to William G. and the late Elaine (nee Freund) Etten.

A very athletic and...

May 22, 2020

Rodger J. Zielinski, age 50, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer Friday, May 22, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Rodger was born January 7, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois to Roger and Carol (Even) Zielinski. He grew up and attended school in Chicago, graduating from Gordon...

May 19, 2020

Services for Theresa J. Dodge, 86, of Johnsburg, were private.

May 17, 2020

Frank A. Geu, 81, of Spring Grove, died May 17, 2020.  There will be no services.

May 17, 2020

The services for Amanda M. Villagomez, 29, of Fox Lake, were private.  A celebration of her life will be announced for a future date.  Please check back for updates.

May 12, 2020

Bill Grams, co-founder of the Volo Auto Museum, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the age of 77. He was a tremendous father, devoted husband, cherished brother, uncle and grandfather, and generous, caring brother-in-law. Often seen in the front row of the auctions of his longtime friend Dana Mecum, Bill was highly regarded and widely recognized by...