obituaries

Dec 17, 2019

Carrie L. Verjinski (nee McElhaney), 57, of Spring Grove, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at home.  She was born December 3, 1962, in Norman, OK, to the late Ray and Norma Kay (nee Barham) McElhaney.

Carrie worked as a senior loan specialist at ALEC Credit Union, where she provided excellent care and service...

Dec 14, 2019

Joan Hogan (nee Edwards), 75, of Fox Lake, formerly of Northlake, at rest December 14, 2019.  Wife of the late Thomas; mom of Kelleen Iandolo; grandma of Ashley (Jose Camargo) Hogan and Kelsey Iandolo; great grandma of Evan and Theodore; and aunt to many.  Memorial visitation Saturday, December 21, 1 p.m. until memorial service at 4 p.m.,...

Dec 10, 2019

Roger E. Swiss, 72, of Ingleside, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Husband of Marie (nee Laibach); dad of Nicole (Rick) Collins, Tim (Sarah), Kateri (Art) Evans, and Greg (Trisha Bruecken); gramps of Ele, Bade, Ari, and Liam; brother of Tom (Eva) and the late Ron (MaryAnn); and godfather to Donna and Greg.  Visitation Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m. until...

Dec 9, 2019

Elfriede Steffens (nee Hoell), 79, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, died Monday, December 9, 2019, at home.  She was born March 31, 1940, in Germany, to the late Bernard and Brigette (nee Ziegler) Hoell.

Elfriede was a hardworking woman, fantastic cook and baker, who enjoyed gardening, tennis, cross-country skiing, and traveling.  Above all, she was...

Dec 7, 2019

Theresa A. Quinn, 75, known to her family as "Chickie," was born in Chicago, Illinois and died at her home in Round Lake Beach, Illinois on December 7, 2019.  Theresa was employed by Master Controls in Lake Bluff, Illinois for 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed her retirement. She loved baking for her neighbors, gathering her extended family...

Dec 2, 2019

A funeral Mass for Regina "Joanne" Heidler, 86, a resident of Pistakee Highlands, McHenry, IL for almost 50 years, will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, December 9, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg, IL.  Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Johnsburg.

Born September 6, 1933, in...

Nov 27, 2019

Luz Albrecht, 81, of McHenry, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  She was born May 28, 1938, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to the late David and Maria (nee Orozco) Reza.

Luz enjoyed line dancing and lunching with Norm and his line-dancing ladies, traveling, weekend-getaways to Chicago with Mrs. Bello and Dolores; and craft...

Nov 21, 2019

Michael "Mike" Sepsakos, 73, of Johnsburg, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at home surrounded by family.  He was born November 6, 1946, in Mavrovouni, Gythio, Greece, to the late Giorgios and Stavroula (nee Botsarkos) Sepsakos.

Mike grew up in Greece and ventured to America in his early twenties.  Upon arriving in America, Mike became a...

Nov 20, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Ann Nelson (nee Douglas), 81, of Fox Lake, passed away on November 20, 2019 after an almost 28 years valiant and courageous battle against bladder cancer.  Devoted wife of the late Richard Sr. "Dick" (2008).

Survived by her four sons, Richard Jr. (Anna), Robert (Bruce), Randy (Traci), and Russell (Linda); six grandchildren: three great-grandchildren; and...

Nov 18, 2019

Richard "Rick" Gross, 76, a life-long resident of Chicago, peacefully passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at his home.  Services will be private.

Nov 14, 2019

Betty J. Moore (nee Sellers), 81, a 53-year resident of Fox Lake, died Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Aperion Care, Palatine.  She was born in Mayersville, MS, to the late Luther and Julia (nee Hallman) Sellers, on April 3, 1938.

Betty retired from Intermatic in Spring Grove, where she had been a coil winder for more than...

Nov 2, 2019

Frances "Joyce" Matthei (nee Parker), 87, of Ingleside, formerly of  Spring Grove, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Wauconda Care.

She was born November 16, 1931, in Evanston, to the late Franklin and Maude (nee Glass) Parker.  Joyce married the late Arndt "Ted" Matthei on August 12, 1950, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Spring Grove.

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Oct 26, 2019

William "Bill" Hock departed this world on October 26, 2019, at the age of 67.  Devoted husband of Lynda (nee Garcia); loving father and stepfather to Karen, Lauren, Odessa, Jose, Rafael, and Fawn; proud grandfather to Savanna, Hayden, Rosie, and Elijah; brother to Mary, Patricia, and Robert.  An Air Force veteran who served with the 928th Air...

Oct 25, 2019

Susan Laurie Weston, 52, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at home. She was born May 18, 1967, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan. Susan is survived by her loving parents, Patrick and Laurel "Laurie" Mullally; siblings, Carolyn Mullally-Moore and Robert (Robin) Mullally; aunt, Margaret Wallis; her beloved dog, Sadie; many nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and...

Oct 24, 2019

Services and inurnment for Darrin Conrad Reimers, 55, of Ingleside, will be private.

Oct 22, 2019

Francis Jerome "Jerry" Maloney, 93, of Fox Lake, at rest October 22, 2019.  Born May 21, 1926, in Chicago, the son of the late Martin and Ellen Maloney.  Dear brother of the late William (the late Dorothy) Maloney, the late Mary Jane (the late James) Larkin, the late Neil (the late Eileen) Maloney, and the late Rev. Fr. Edward...

Oct 22, 2019

Donald F. Thielsen, 87, of McHenry, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family.  In Chicago on May 13, 1932, he was born to the late Henry and Anne (nee Sroka) Thielsen.  He married Nancy Casolari February 16, 1952, in Chicago.

Donald was an auto-body technician by trade who had a...

Oct 21, 2019

Donald A. Ukleja, 86, of Spring Grove, formerly of Bensenville, died Monday, October 21, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.  On January 7, 1933, he was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Mildred (nee Dary) Ukleja.

Don grew up in Chicago, where he coached and managed the neighborhood softball team he...

Oct 18, 2019

Claire Jennings, 80, of Fox Lake, formerly of Kenosha, Oak Lawn, and Leicester, England, died unexpectedly Friday, October 18, 2019, at her home.

Survivors include her children, Wayne (Mary) Pepperdine, Anne (Don) Sandmore, and Mark (Donna) Pepperdine; and grandchildren, April, Crystal, Derek, and Cam; and she was GGJ to Eva, Costello, Penny, and Lukas.

Oct 17, 2019

Emil F. Sipolt, 99, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his son's home.  On November 29, 1919, he was born in Chicago to the late Marcus and Anna (nee Grega) Sipolt.  He married the late Casmira "Casey" Zak on August 20, 1941, in St. Louis.

Emil grew up in Cicero...