obituaries

Nov 24, 2018

Services for Elizabeth Maksos (nee Dierkes), 79, of Spring Grove, will be private.

Nov 22, 2018

The funeral service and burial for Mrs. Diane Marie Prescott Vasey (nee Ballantyne), 71, of West Allis, Wisconsin.  Will be private.

Nov 15, 2018

Elizabeth A. Suchor, 95, of McHenry passed away peacefully Nov. 15, 2018, at Journeycare in Woodstock. She was born June 15, 1923, in Alpha, MI to the late Richard and Emma (Walz) Dunkel. Elizabeth was a longtime member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Fox Lake, and was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by...

Nov 15, 2018

Richard Charles Fisher (Dick) passed away Thursday, November 15th at the age of 83.  With his beloved wife of 57 years, Maureen (nee Groth), he built a fulfilled life in Fox Lake and Franklin Park.  Loving father and father-in-law of Laura (Donna Karpavicius), Tim (Jane), and Greg (Terri).  Proud grandfather of Gregory Jr. (Stephanie), Katie, Matthew, and...

Nov 12, 2018

Nicholas Allen Spadaro, 43, of Twin Lakes, WI, died unexpectedly Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home.

Nick was born on May 1, 1975, with his twin sister, Jamie, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, the son of Richard James Spadaro and Linda Jean (Hlava) Spadaro.

He was a loving father, husband, son, brother,...

Nov 12, 2018

Barbara Engelhardt Shoulders, 84, of Fox Lake, formerly of Libertyville, unexpectedly passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at her home.  She was born March 29, 1934, in Chicago.

Survivors include her children, Donald and Mike Engelhardt, and Barbara Valente; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial visitation Sunday, November 18, from 1-3 p.m., at...

Nov 10, 2018

Annette Irene Lupo (nee Wrona), 71, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington, with her son and daughter at her side.

Born June 21, 1947, in Oak Park to the late Leo and Olympia (nee Alcuni) Wrona, she married Peter Lupo November 1, 1969, in St. Bede Church,...

Nov 3, 2018

Leonard "Lenny" Schmieglitz, 60, of Antioch, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, in Kenosha, after a long, courageous battle with ALS.  He was born July 21, 1958, in Waukegan, to the late Arthur and Miriam (nee Nagle) Schmieglitz.

Lenny was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish.  He worked as a bricklayer and was a...

Oct 30, 2018

The service for Mr. Larry J. Thomas, 67, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Oct 27, 2018

Elaine J. MacDonald, 88, of Ingleside, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Lake Forest Hospital.

Born April 4, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Walter and Thelma Lyon, she married the late Louis S. MacDonald, Jr. on December 4, 1948, in Waukegan.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elaine was a longtime and active...

Oct 19, 2018

Tracie Elizabeth Musich, 25 of Spring Grove passed away on Friday, October 19th at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, IL.  She was born on December 4, 1992 in McHenry, IL.

Tracie's biggest gift to the world is her one-year old son, Cameron James Clemons.  She was a strong willed, fiercely independent woman and doting mom. ...

Oct 16, 2018

Charles "Marty" Cashmore, Sr., 73, of Lake Villa, formerly of Long Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at home surrounded by family.  He was born September 12, 1945, in Waukegan, to the late Fredrick and Maryellen (nee Stanton) Cashmore.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, Marty honorably served in the Navy, and went on...

Oct 15, 2018

The service and burial for Mrs. Bertha V. Strass, 96, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Oct 14, 2018

Steven Michael Grischeau, 31, of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 14, 2018.  He was born June 18, 1987, in McHenry, to Linda (nee Appel) and the late Steven D. Grischeau.

Steven was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing on Duck Lake and the Chain of Lakes.  He was also a very creative person who enjoyed...

Oct 6, 2018

Sandra Lee Gabriel, 76, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Chicago to the late Samuel and Catherine (Miedzianowski) Huddleston.  On March 17, 1962, in Chicago, Sandra married Arthur W. Gabriel, Jr.

Sandra is survived by her loving...

Oct 4, 2018

James A. "Jim" Kaplan, 81, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 in McHenry.  He was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Chicago to the late John and Edna (Kunowski) Kaplan.

Jim was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Bears and Cubs, and he loved snowmobiling. His wealth of selflessness, honesty and friendly smile...

Oct 4, 2018

Gene "Spooter" Kubis, 54, of McHenry, was born Jan. 9, 1964 in Waukegan, and passed away Oct. 4, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Spooter was a Certified Master Chevrolet Technician for more than 30 years, and was an avid car enthusiast. He was kind in spirit, generous of heart, and always willing to lend a hand....

Oct 1, 2018

Susan J. Carl, 71, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 1, 1947 in Chicago to John and Patricia (nee Ruane) Carl. Susan is survived by her sister-in-law, Donna Carl; niece, Melissa (Brandon) De Vries; great niece, Abigail Hermes; friend, Linda (Joel)...

Oct 1, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Dorothy Cook, 98, of McHenry, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at home.  The obituary is pending.  Services will be private.

Sep 29, 2018

Olivia Paige Thormo, 3, of Ingleside, passed away at home Saturday, September 29, 2018, in her parents' arms.  She was born November 3, 2014, in Park Ridge, to Robert and Natosha (nee Degand) Thormo.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 6, from 2 p.m. until the celebration of Olivia's life at 4 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside...