obituaries

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...

May 11, 2020

Christina "Chris" Lake (nee Rybowicz), 63, of Fox Lake, suddenly passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at home.  She was born February 20, 1957.

Survivors include her husband, Donald "Don" Lake; children, Mike Rybowicz, Joni (Tom) Sokic, Michael (Karen) Lake, and Rick Lake; grandchildren, Jasmine and Tashi; great-grandchildren, Valkyrie and Zephyr; and brothers, Mark and...

May 9, 2020

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James "Jim" S. Mann, 76, of Wauconda, unexpectedly passed away May 9, 2020, at home.  He was born to the late Kenneth and Vera (nee Goodwin) Mann September 18, 1943, in Chicago.

Jim had a long and successful, 40-year career as a heavy equipment operator with International Union...

May 7, 2020

Tonya Lynn (Keel) Ridge died unexpectedly in Champaign, IL on May 7, 2020, at the age of 42.

Tonya grew up in Lake Villa and graduated from Antioch Comm. High School in 1995. She attended Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and graduated with degrees in both Biological Sciences (2000) and Microbiology (2002). Tonya was a...

May 6, 2020

Judith Ann "Judy" McGarry, 73, a longtime resident of the Fox Lake area, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born February 25, 1947, in San Diego, California.

Judy grew up in Fox Lake Hills, and was a 1965 graduate of Grant Community High School.  A very devout Catholic—who regularly prayed...

May 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" J. Kerner, 76, of Fox Lake, formerly of Buffalo Grove, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home with his wife at his side.  He was born February 6, 1944, in Chicago, to the late Karl and Betty (nee Groeller) Kerner.

Bob had a 55-year career in law enforcement having worked for the Winnetka...

May 3, 2020

Alwine Pluntke, 83, of Vreden, Germany, residing in Ingleside, Illinois, entered eternal rest on May 3, 2020, at home peacefully with her family.  She was born in Vreden, Germany on July 24, 1936, to Bernard and Maria Heming.  She was a loving wife of Herbert Pluntke for 59 years.  Devoted mother and wife, Alwine is survived by...