obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

John C. Carl, Jr., 61, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1957 in Chicago to the late John and Patricia (nee Ruane) Carl. On July 30, 1981 in Chicago, John married the love of his life, Donna M. Malik. John...

Sep 3, 2018

Donald "Don" Guest, 71, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 at home. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Chicago. Don graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and became a professional photographer. Don and his wife, Marcia, lived, owned and operated a photography studio in Carpentersville, IL...

Sep 1, 2018

Barbara A. O'Neill, 79, of Johnsburg, passed away Sept. 1, 2018 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington. She was born in Chicago on Aug. 17, 1939. In her early years she was a Den Leader for the Boy Scouts. Barbara was an artist, avid golfer and member of McHenry Country Club. She enjoyed boating and retired to Nokomis...

Aug 29, 2018

Rudy K. Muehle, 82, of Ingleside, passed away August 29, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born June 16, 1936 in Chicago to the late Rudolf E. and Julia (Korntheuer) Muehle. Rudy was a US Navy Corpsmen Veteran, and an amazing chef. He is survived by his longtime friends, Bob Cada, Bill (Lynda)...

Aug 23, 2018

Vincent J. Konwent, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

Born September 8, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Vincent and Lucille (nee Kategian) Konwent, he married Bernice Sakowicz November 14, 1959, in Chicago.

Vince was an avid car enthusiast, who was...

Aug 22, 2018

Suzanne P. Bell, age 89 and a resident of Lakemoor, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, at 5:57 a.m., in Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

Born in Nice, France on December 4, 1928, Suzanne was one of three daughters born to Francois Rosetti and Emma (nee Depot) Rosetti. Suzanne attended schools in France and worked as a...

Aug 21, 2018

Julia "Mae" O'Donnell (nee LaRocca), 92, a resident of Victory Lakes for the past 10 years, died peacefully Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Victory Lakes.  She was born June 27, 1926, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Martha (nee Welch) LaRocca.

Mae was a co-owner, with her husband, of Mattias and Son Hardware Store in Chicago,...

Aug 7, 2018

Elaine Theresa Neuroth, age 84, a long-time resident of Ingleside, died at home Tuesday, August 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born on October 25, 1933, in Chicago.  Although she was a twin, her twin sister died at birth.  Elaine attended Resurrection Academy, Chicago, graduating in 1951.  Art, music, and dancing were...

Aug 5, 2018

LaVerna Stone (nee Freund), 94, a lifelong resident of Johnsburg, peacefully passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Fox Point, McHenry.

She was born September 15, 1923, on the Peter F. Freund Dairy Farm in Johnsburg, to the late Peter F. and Susie (nee Miller) Freund.  LaVerna was united in marriage to the late John...

Jul 25, 2018

Scott "Swanny" Swanson, 60, of Ingleside, was freed from ALS Wednesday, July 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 26, 1957, in Fargo, ND, and was a 1976 graduate of Libertyville High School.

A devoted family man, Scott was co-owner of Northstar Concrete Corporation in Grayslake, and a great handyman.  He was also...

Jul 23, 2018

Ofelia Noreña, 94, of McHenry, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, at her home.  She was born April 17, 1924, in Colombia.

Memorial visitation will be Monday, July 30, from 4 p.m. until the Mass celebrating her life at 5 p.m., at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Rd., McHenry.

Inurnment...

Jul 19, 2018

Anthony "Tony" Trevithick, 52, of Round Lake Beach, formerly of Spring Grove, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at JourneyCare, Glenview.

He was born May 28, 1966, in Lake Forest, to Tony and Mary (nee Schmit) Trevithick.

Tony had a 35-year career in plumbing, beginning in the shop at age 15, and going on...

Jul 17, 2018

Dominic F. Sacramento, 69, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Lake Villa, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.

He was born January 22, 1949, in Waukegan, to the late Paul and Rose (nee Drinkwine) Sacramento.

A 1967 graduate of Waukegan High School, Dominic went on to bravely serve as an...

Jul 13, 2018

Ian J. Wilson, 37, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 13, 2018, in Antioch. He was born August 18, 1980, in Waukegan.

Ian was the owner and operator of Wilson Automotive in Fox Lake.

He is survived by his two sons, Christian Wilson and Nicholas Wilson; mother, Susan Wilson; father, James Mackey; maternal grandfather,...

Jul 4, 2018

Marcella E. Mathisen, 94, a former longtime resident of Wheeling, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Burr Oak Manor, Genoa City, WI.  She was born June 1, 1924, in Gladstone, MI, to the late Alphonse and Amilia Belongie.

Survivors include her children, Carole (Larry) Widmer, Ralph Mathisen, and Julie (Ken) Quitschau; grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Widmer, Shawn...

Jun 24, 2018

The services for Melonie Lynn Rowden, 34, of Ingleside, will be private.

Jun 19, 2018

Edward "Eddie" John Noga, 67, of Fox Lake, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, surrounded by his family at home.

He was born June 24, 1950, in Chicago, to the late Joseph Noga and Anna (nee Dudek) Warwick.  Eddie married Carolyn Moore September 8, 1984.

Eddie enjoyed being a father, he would do anything for all...

Jun 11, 2018

Rev. Edward J. Maloney, of Fox Lake, at rest June 11, 2018.  Born April 22, 1929, in Chicago, the son of the late Martin and Ellen Maloney.  Dear brother of Francis "Jerry" Maloney, the late William (the late Dorothy) Maloney, the late Mary Jane (the late James) Larkin, and the late Neil (the late Eileen) Maloney.  Dear...

Jun 7, 2018

William C. Vanderhei, 75, of Fox Lake, formerly of Cicero, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at JourneyCare, Arlington Heights.

He was born January 16, 1943, in Oak Park, to the late Victor and Frances (nee Rose) Vanderhei.

William was an entrepreneur, having founded and owned several businesses, and was an avid boater.

May 24, 2018

Leonard "Len" Kratz,  83, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at home.  He was born June 9, 1934, in Marion, South Dakota, to the late Dr. Leonard and Viola (nee Johnston) Kratz.

Len was a Fox Lake Police Officer, Fireman, and Paramedic, security guard at Northern Illinois Medical Center and Rank Video, associate at K.K....