obituaries

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...

Jan 19, 2019

Maxine "Maki" F. Kennedy, 77, Pistakee Highlands, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at her home.

She was born August 17, 1941, in Waukegan to the late John and Amelia (nee Hervoy) Slovnik.  Maki married the late Donald "Don" Kennedy on June 20, 1964.

Maki was a lifelong railroad worker, retiring as a ticket agent...

Jan 14, 2019

Arthur "Al" Horton, 80, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born November 19, 1938, in Missouri, to the late Arthur and Dorothea (nee Riley) Horton.

Al was a proud Marine, who served in the Korean Conflict.  He went on to become a proud...

Jan 9, 2019

Stanley James Gerretsen, 67, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  His services will be private.

Jan 7, 2019

Judith "Judy" Wright (nee Seegert), 80, of Gurnee, formerly of Spring Grove, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.  She was born January 18, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Betty (nee Johnson) Seegert.

Judy was an avid crafter who excelled at sewing and crocheting.  She was a...

Jan 7, 2019

The obituary and celebration of Daniel's life are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Jan 5, 2019

Services for Mrs. Shirley Johnson will be private.

Jan 1, 2019

Patrick "Paddy" Watson, 75, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born May 31, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Dennis and Catherine (nee Malone) Watson.  He married the late Sharon Lee Watson (nee Kretsch) May 20, 1967.

Paddy, an avid outdoorsman...

Dec 18, 2018

Robert L. "Bob" Peisert, 88, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home.  He was born October 29, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Evelyn (nee Schmidt) Peisert.

Bob was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Johnsburg VFW Post 11496, and a longtime member...

Dec 15, 2018

Feliciano "Felix" Hernandez Saucedo, 23, of Fox Lake, died suddenly Saturday, December 15, 2018, in Ingleside.

Visitation will be Friday, December 21, from 4-8 p.m.  A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 22, at La Iglesia Episcopal Sarada Familia, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa.  Burial will be private....

Dec 11, 2018

Felicia "Phyllis" K. Sobie (nee Kazmierski), 90, of McHenry, formerly of Fox Lake, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Alden Terrace, McHenry.  She was born May 19, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Feliks and Martha (nee Wysocki) Kazmierski.

Mrs. Sobie was an active member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church of Spring Grove, where...

Dec 10, 2018

A private, family Celebration of Life for Mrs. Evelyn Boltz (nee Black), 84, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, will be held at a later date.

Dec 6, 2018

Robert Emmett Conway, Jr., formerly of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 6, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born November 28, 1956, in Chicago, to the late Robert Emmett and Mary Jane (nee McDonald) Conway, Sr.

A devout Catholic and faithful servant of Christ, Bob served as the president of the...