obituaries

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,...

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...