obituaries

Oct 17, 2019

Gail Thullen, 84, of Franklin, IN, died peacefully on October 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.   Born May 6, 1935 in San Francisco, CA to the late Richard C. and Gertrude (nee Shea) Harvey.

Gail grew up in San Francisco.  She moved to the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Henry, in 1954 where they...

Oct 17, 2019

Margaret "Peggy" Tanneberger (nee Gihl), 89, of Genoa City, WI, formerly of Fox Lake, died Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Burr Oak Manor, Genoa City.  She was born to the late Anton and Margaretha (nee Mueller) Gihl September 14, 1930, in Boston, MA.

At age six, during the depression, Peggy helped support her many family...

Oct 15, 2019

Christine Marie Zanzola (nee Johnson), 65, of Johnsburg, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2019, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  She was born April 11, 1954, in Waukegan, to the late Lorraine and Rosemary (nee Piquette) Johnson.

Chris loved to craft, and was known to create Christmas gifts for her entire family.  Most of all, she...

Oct 12, 2019

Mae Stringer (nee Cook), 87, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 12, 2019.  Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Clyde F.; dear daughter of the late Burton and Pearl (nee Peters); loving mother of Kathy (Ed) Jakaitis, Gale (Miguel) Ree, and Karen Stringer (Jenny Shedosky); cherished grandmother of Angie (Pedro), Eddie (Kacie), Bill...

Sep 30, 2019

James "Jim" Haynie, 75, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, died Monday, September 30, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born November 26, 1943, in Waukegan, to the late J. Henry and Marjorie (nee Weber) Haynie.

He grew up on a farm in Antioch.  After graduating from high school in Flourissant, MO, he moved to Fox...

Sep 29, 2019

Richard "Richie" J. Sipolt, 73, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, died Sunday, September 29, 2019.  He was born December 21, 1945, to Emil and Casmira (nee Zak) Sipolt, in Berwyn.

Richard was a hardworking and dedicated husband and father.  He was a skilled machinist and a great friend who could make anyone laugh, with his...

Sep 27, 2019

Marcy Heinrich (nee Johnson), 54, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at Manor Care, Libertyville.

She was born September 4, 1965, in Evanston, to Henrietta (nee Grigsby) and the late James Johnson.

Marcy loved to write poetry and was known to be an incredibly generous, giving and loving person.

Survivors include...

Sep 25, 2019

Services for Mr. Wayne M. Mikulski, Sr., 73, of Lake in the Hills, will be private.

Sep 22, 2019

Michael "Mike" A. Collins, 57, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019.  A celebration of Mike's life will be held at a later date.

Sep 20, 2019

Mark D. Meier, 55, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away suddenly Friday, September 20, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.

He was born July 28, 1964, in McHenry, to the late Francis "Frank" and Vivian (nee Rosendahl) Meier.

Mark loved The Lord and enjoyed spending time with his family watching Wolves and Blackhawks...

Sep 15, 2019

Sandra L. Hansen (nee Shimuk), 76, of McHenry, died September 15, 2019, at home.  She was born June 23, 1943, in Chicago.

Sandra worked in retail management, retiring from Menards after working there for 20 years.  She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed bowling, planting, gardening, and camping with her grandchildren.  She...

Sep 13, 2019

Michael Justin Butts, 38, of Chicago, formerly of Ingleside, died Friday, September 13, 2019.

A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, October 20, at Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin St., Spring Grove, IL, 60081. Please arrive at 11 a.m. for the 11:30 a.m. celebration of Mike's life.  A potluck will follow until 5 p.m.   All...

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. Richard Edward Arendarczyk, Jr., 56, of McCullom Lake, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines.  Services will be private.

Aug 26, 2019

Services for Yvonne "Tommie" Hickman (nee Millsapps), 83, of Lake Zurich, will be private.

Aug 22, 2019

Walter Victor Boutin, 80, of Fox Lake, formerly of Johnsburg, died Thursday, August 22, 2019, at home.  He was born in Chicago April 12, 1939, to the late Walter Robert and Elsie (nee Louda) Boutin.

A lithographer by trade, Walter served in the Air Force, and was an active member of Lutheran Church of All Saints.  He...

Aug 22, 2019

Carol Ann Green (nee Gehringer), 75, a longtime resident of Ingleside, died Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born in Hampshire October 30, 1943, to the late John and Alice (nee Hegelshafer) Gehringer.

Carol was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend, who was always willing to lend...

Aug 16, 2019

Raymond "Ray" W. Writz, 92, of Fox Lake, IL, formerly of The Ozarks, MO, died Friday, August, 16, 2019, at The Cottages of Fox Lake.

He was born July 26, 1927, in Poniatowski, WI, to the late Stanley and Eleanor (nee Myszka) Writz.

Ray left high school and the family dairy farm at age 17...

Aug 15, 2019

Gloria A. Secor (nee McPherson), 94, a resident of the Round Lake area for 65 years, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.

Born in Chicago on July 7, 1925, to the late Frank and Bertha (nee Krull) McPherson, she married George Secor February 3, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Round...

Aug 10, 2019

The celebration of life for Anthony "Tony" Mikrut, 72, of Fox Lake, will be held Thursday, August 15, with memorial visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of service, remembrances, and Army funeral honors at 5 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake. Private inurnment with be held with full...

Jul 29, 2019

Services for Ken "Butch" C. Smith, 68, a longtime resident of Lake Villa, will be private.