obituaries

May 11, 2019

John "Jay Jay" Michalski, 64, of Woodstock, formerly of Johnsburg, died Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Disabled since birth, he was lovingly cared for by his family—especially his late mother, Catherine Michalski-Podblieski (nee Spengel) and uncle and aunt, the late Theodore and Virginia Spengel.

He was also preceded in death by his father, John...

May 8, 2019

Janine Ann Bique (nee Keller), 87, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surrounded by her family at home.  She was born December 9, 1931, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Helen (nee Adams) Keller.

Janine was a retired Nurse Technician, who had worked for many years at the McHenry Hospital (later...

May 5, 2019

Sandra D. Petrasko, 72, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  She was born April 2, 1947, in Chicago.

Sandra is survived by her loving companion, Mike Born of Fox Lake; was the best damn mother whoever walked the face of the earth to sons, Richard (Sherri)...

May 4, 2019

Elaine Mae Purdom (nee Raska), 85, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at home.

She was born February 1, 1934, to the late Laddie and Viola (nee Schmidt) Raska, in Ingleside.  Elaine married the late Tarvin "Harry" Purdom on September 7, 1952.

Elaine was an alum of Gavin and Grant Community High...

Apr 22, 2019

Pola Ann Damian (nee Kaider), 86, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mount Prospect, died Monday, April 22, 2019, at Sunrise Memory Care, Crystal Lake. She was born in Grant Town, West Virginia, September 2, 1932, to the late Thomas and Nellie (nee Kolbash) Kaider. She was the oldest of five children. She met the love of her...

Apr 21, 2019

Vincent "Vince" Paul Bendinelli, 50, of Round Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.

He was born in Woodstock to Shirley (nee Schnordt) and the late Dr. Walter P. Bendinelli on August 25, 1968.

Vince was very well-known and liked in the Fox Lake/Ingleside area where he had previously...

Mar 27, 2019

Mary Antionetta Rak, 96, of Lakemoor, formerly of Palos Hills, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Alden of McHenry.

She was born September 23, 1922, in Chicago, to the late Frank and Jennie (nee Logese) Laiacono, and married the late Anton F. Rak on June 20, 1943.

Mrs. Rak was a member of Sacred Heart...

Mar 23, 2019

Dorothy L. Jenkins, 90, a long-time resident of Pistakee Highlands, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born August 4, 1928, in Chicago, to Harold and Clara (nee Franke) Weld.

Dorothy was a family woman.  She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Her ever-growing...

Mar 18, 2019

Frank E. Hampton, 59, of Lake Villa, died March 18, 2019.  Beloved husband of Annette; loving dad of Samantha and Kaitlyn Hampton; loving son of Jackie (the late John) Perez; dear brother of Ed (Eileen) and Nancy (Chris) Valenziano; fond godfather of Eddie Hampton and devoted uncle to the late Eric Hampton and many other living nieces and nephews. ...

Mar 10, 2019

Mr. Eugene A. Reimers, 75, of Antioch, formerly of Ingleside, died unexpectedly at home Sunday, March 10, 2019.  There will be no services.  His urn will be buried in Abraham National Cemetery, Elwood.

Mar 9, 2019

Rachel K. Chabowski (nee Dolderer), 64, of Ingleside, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge.

Born July 24, 1954, in Oak Park, to the late William and Delores (nee Garron) Dolderer, Rachel married Bobby A. Chabowski on July 9, 2005.

Rachel was raised in Carpentersville and went on...

Feb 26, 2019

LeRoy "Lee" J. Bast, 96, of Fox Lake, IL died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at home.  He was born December 13, 1922, on the family farm in Appleton, WI, to the late Gregor and Clara (nee Morgen) Bast.

Raised in Fond du Lac, WI, Lee was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School who went on...

Feb 25, 2019

Richard P. Basiak, 34, of Fox Lake, died Monday, February 25, 2019.  Services will be private.

Feb 20, 2019

Evelyn (nee Larson) Ullberg passed gently from the now into the next on February 20, 2019.  She lived for a long time with dementia growing more simply living and loving.  The sparkle in her eyes and her smile endured all.

Like may unsung heroes, she was second mother to hundreds of Big Hollow School children...

Feb 17, 2019

Ruth E. Ellerson of Fox Lake, was called home February 17, 2019, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday with her family. Born in Berwyn, IL to Marie (Stark) Bozis and William Bozis, she was a long time resident of Leisure Village. Ruth loved bowling and did so up until her 90th birthday, she also enjoyed a spirited...

Feb 13, 2019

June L. Taveirne (nee Dalziel), 94, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at home.

She was born June 16, 1924, in Waukegan, to the late Guy and Gladys (nee Lumber) Dalziel, she married the late Edmond H. Taveirne, June 16, 1951.

June was a graduate of Illinois State Normal University...

Feb 12, 2019

Mary Bernadette Cedzidlo, 63, of Spring Grove, passed away unexpectedly February 12, 2019, at home. She was born January 26,1956, in Chicago to the late Albert and Anna Woods. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe, and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 2019, at 10 am with visitation from...

Feb 10, 2019

Richard "Rich" L. Podolski, 72, of McHenry, passed away at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Sunday, February 10, 2019.

He was born August 29, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Arlene (nee Urban) and Roman Podolski.  He was the oldest of three brothers.

Richard was a loving husband and devoted father.  He was a Navy veteran...

Feb 10, 2019

Keith A. Lantz, 55, of Ingleside, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born September 30, 1963, in Libertyville, to Jack and Eva (nee Schoen) Lantz.  He married Lisa Noesen October 14, 1995, in Buffalo Grove.

Keith was a veteran of the Marines Corps, who went on to have an...

Feb 2, 2019

Charles "Chuck" M. Gast, 78, a resident of Ingleside since 1968, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his home.

Born September 23, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Fred and Anna (nee Czarnota), he married Marlene Mihalik May 16, 1964.

Chuck was a US Marines Corps veteran, and retired from ComEd (Libertyville) in August of...