obituaries

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...

Sep 24, 2018

Patricia A. Jennes (nee Bowling), 87, formerly of Chicago and Bloomington, died Monday, September 24, 2018, at home.  She was born January 27, 1931, in Bloomington, to the late Rollo and Florence (nee Kistner) Bowling.

Patricia was a Registered Nurse, who graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing, Chicago. She went on to work in Chicago at...

Sep 24, 2018

Dolores E. "Snookie" Dumelle (nee Wilson), 79, of Spring Grove, formerly of Pistakee Highlands, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 29, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Anna (nee Nelson) Wilson.

Dolores was an excellent artist, who recently enjoyed painting birdhouses and...

Sep 23, 2018

Robert John Johnson, 70, a past resident of Fox Lake, Illinois and Lakeland and Port Orange, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at the Captain James Lovell Medical Center, North Chicago.

He was born November 27, 1947, in Waukegan, to the late Lorraine and Rosemary (nee Piquette) Johnson.

Bob proudly served in the Army 4th Infantry Division during Vietnam and earned...

Sep 22, 2018

Keith Solko, 68, of McHenry, died Saturday, September 22, 2018, at his home.  He was born January 19, 1950, in Chicago, to Henry and Virginia (nee Blasic) Solko.  During his high-school years, he earned the nickname "Fabulous Dog," "Dog," or "Y.A.".

Keith enjoyed a 25-year career with Budweiser in Arlington Heights, where he retired as a supervisor. ...

Sep 17, 2018

Mr. Floyd Pauley, 71, of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 17, 2018.  His services will be private.

Sep 13, 2018

Nancy Lynn Kocher (nee Gast), 60, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.  She was born September 23, 1957, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Eileen (nee Carlson) Gast.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 16, 2018, from 2-7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake...

Sep 12, 2018

Walter "J.R." Richard Lang, Jr., 39, of Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at home.

He was born September 21, 1978, in Waukegan, to Frances (nee Wiser) and the late Walter Richard Lang, Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Frances; siblings, William, Ginger Coull, Ricky (Cindy), Gregory, Ted, and Joe; and nephew...

Sep 6, 2018

Robert Paul Pischke, 81, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at home. He was born March 18, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Lawrence and Adortha (nee Kirsch) Pischke, Sr. Robert is survived by his two loving sons, Michael (Shannon) Pischke and Ryan (Holly) Pischke; five grandchildren who he loved an adored, Landyn,...