obituaries

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. ...

Jan 4, 2020

Kenneth "Ken" Bowers, 74, of Spring Grove, unexpectedly died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his home.  He was born November 27, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Kenneth Hunter and Mary Ellen (nee King) Bowers.

Ken was born and raised in California and ventured to the Midwest in his 30s.  Here he met the love-of-his-life,...

Dec 29, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Heman Gardner, 83, of Huntley, Died December 29, 2019, in Des Plaines.  He was born June 2, 1936, in Chicago, to the late Heman "Lefty" Bangs and Roselle Margaret (nee Eisenbart) Gardner.

Early on, Jerry became an honored Eagle Scout in Fox Lake—where his family lived for many years.  He was a 1950 graduate of...

Dec 29, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Veselka (nee Husar), 92, of Twin Lakes, WI, formerly of Ingleside, IL, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Geneva Lake Manor, Lake Geneva, WI.  She was born February 22, 1927, to the late John and Katherine (nee Jurco) Husar.

A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, Betty always had a smile on her face...

Dec 28, 2019

Judith "Judy" Hubbard (nee Leber), 76, of Wonder Lake, formerly of Ingleside, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine—McHenry Hospital.

Judy was born March 17, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Julius and Evelyn (nee McBride) Leber.  She married the late James A. Hubbard July 11, 1965, at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chicago.

Judy...

Dec 26, 2019

The obituary and memorial for Mrs. Marybeth H. Haynal, 63, of Lake Villa, are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Dec 18, 2019

Dolores F. Clausen (nee Larsen), 85 of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach.  She was born July 25, 1934, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Frances (nee Pasierbinski) Larsen.

Survivors include her son, Ronald L. (Dawn) Clausen; grandchildren, Matthew (Lee Ann) Clausen, Kevin Clausen, Alyssa (Brandon)...

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...