obituaries

Mar 24, 2020

The funeral service for Cheryl A. Skinner (nee Leutz), 49, of Fox Lake, formerly of Lindenhurst, will be private.  A public celebration of her life will be held in the future.  Please check back for updates and obituary.

Mar 20, 2020

William Beran Vokac, 77, of Mansfield, Illinois, passed away in Urbana on March 20, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann (Miller) Vokac and his daughters and sons-in-law Amy Vokac Bland and Steve Bland and Joy Lynn (Vokac) Henderson and Jason Henderson.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Dylan, Brielle, Charlie, Zachary, and Ryan...

Mar 10, 2020

The obituary and memorial service for Mr. Roger Dumke, 78, of Wonder Lake, are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Mar 7, 2020

Glen Fruhstuck, 57, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  He was born June 8, 1962, in Lake Forest, to Helge and Tove (nee Schnell) Fruhstuck.

Glen worked for Northrop Grumman for the past 38 years, most recently in supply-chain management.  He was an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast...

Mar 6, 2020

Helen A. Bobek (nee Osmolak), 94, of Ingleside, formerly a longtime resident of Norridge, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at home.  She was born September 13, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Ozimkiewicz) Osmolak.

Helen had a 43-year career with Mars Candy, during which she held many positions.  She enjoyed baking...

Feb 27, 2020

***PLEASE NOTE, the Mass scheduled to celebrate Mrs. Meyer's life has been postponed.  Please check back for updated service information.***

Rosemary Meyer (nee Kramer), 96, of Fox Lake, formerly a longtime resident of Marengo, died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.

Rosemary was born in Woodstock on October 21, 1923, and...

Feb 19, 2020

Mr. Harry W. Shippers, Jr., 90, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  Private services have been held.  Private burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville.

Feb 13, 2020

Mrs. Florence D. Wrobel (nee Wiatr), 93, formerly of Lake Villa and Mundelein, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire.  She was born June 15, 1926, in Chicago.

Visitation Monday, February 17, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lakes-St. Bede Church, 36455 N. Wilson...

Feb 12, 2020

Carnell Stone, 84, of Ingleside, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at home.  He was born February 11, 1936, in Madison, TN.

Carnell was honorably discharged from the Armed forces of the United States in 1955.  Once back from service, Carnell and Rosemary married and moved from Madison, Tennessee to Chicago, Illinois where they had five...

Feb 11, 2020

Cheryl Lois Dobosiewicz, 75, of Fox Lake, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  She was born March 30, 1944, in Chicago, to the late Elmer and Anna Hintz.

Survivors include her husband, Charles "Chuck" Dobosiewicz, whom she married October 16, 1965, in Waukegan; two sons of which she was very...

Feb 9, 2020

Kristie Lynn Dippong, 43, of Ingleside, passed away on February 9, 2020, at home. She was born on January 28, 1977, in Elgin. On June 25, 2005, in Waukegan, Kristie married the love of her life, Chad Dippong. Kristie loved her family, especially her husband and children. She was very active in the Girl Scout community, and...

Feb 3, 2020

Judith F. Myers (nee Dungan), 78, of Ingleside, died February 3, 2020.  She was born July 20, 1941, in Corinth, KY, to the late William M. and Mary Elizabeth (nee Jackson) Dungan.

Survivors include her sons, Frank Myers and Mitch (Linda) Myers; grandchildren, Cammie, Sierra, Cole, and Lauren Myers; and siblings, Ronald (Judy) Dungan and Kimberly Maines....

Feb 2, 2020

Jeffrey M. Comastro, 59, of Long Grove, died Sunday, February 2, 2020.  Services will be private.

Feb 1, 2020

William "Bill" Wieczorek, 78, a longtime resident of Ingleside and Fox Lake, died February 1, 2020, at home.  He was born in Chicago, July 23, 1941, to the late William A. and Marie E. (nee Wold) Wieczorek.

At an early age, Bill's family moved to a home on Dunn's Lake.  Here, Bill enjoyed trapping, fishing, and hunting. ...

Jan 27, 2020

Laverne Sarver, 96, of McHenry, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at home.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mom of Kathy (the late Elmer) Jent and Cindy (Michael) Boening; dear grandma of Michelle Boening and Jake (Erina) Iwasaki Boening.  Private burial in Avon Cemetery, Grayslake.

Jan 23, 2020

Lenard Geraci, 78, of Fox Lake, died January 23, 2020.  Husband of Rosalie; father of Charles (Louella), Andrew (Marjorie), and Edward; grandfather of Charlene, Rosella, Leia, Alexis, Lorenzo, and Miriella; brother of Ronald (Susan); uncle of John (Laura) and Nick.  Visitation Sunday, January 26, 2-7 p.m., Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Funeral...

Jan 20, 2020

Thomas R. Newcomer of McHenry, formerly of Glenview, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 20, 2020, with his wife by his side.

Tom was born on August 24, 1950, in Chicago to the late Raymond and Sophie Newcomer.  Tom grew up in Chicago where he attended Taft High School. After high school, Tom...

Jan 19, 2020

Joeann Mize (nee LaRocca), 83, of Lake Villa, died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  Services will be private.

Jan 11, 2020

**PLEASE NOTE** Mr. Thullen's Mass will be rescheduled to a future date.  Please check back for details.  Henry J. Thullen, 86, of Franklin, IN, died peacefully on January 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.   He was born March 9, 1933, in Chicago, IL to the late Henry J. and Catherine (nee Hammes) Thullen.  He married Gail...

Jan 5, 2020

Pamela Jean Rogge (nee Shumate), age 72, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2020, in Waukegan, IL.  Pamela was born on September 26, 1947, in Waukegan, Lake County, IL.  She was a lifelong resident of Lake County, Illinois.

Her greatest joy in life was seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...