obituaries

Aug 16, 2025

Richard Edward Laskowski passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life, following a lengthy, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's disease. Beloved father of Deborah, Kathryn, Richard G., Gail, and Linda. Adored grandfather of thirteen grandchildren: Ashlen (Phil), Renee, and Madisen (John), children of Deborah and John Meyer; Adison (Amanda) and Krystal (Joey),...

Aug 9, 2025

Michael James Ferrigan, 84, of Sterling, formerly a longtime resident of Ingleside, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at home and surrounded by his family.  He was born October 27, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Howard and Esther (nee Neuroth) Ferrigan.

Mike was a 65-year member of Plumbers Local 130 (45 years active,...

Aug 5, 2025

On the morning of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, Robert Ravenscraft was called home to Heaven. He would have turned 84 next month.  Born September 9, 1941, Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He dedicated his life to his family and to God. At...

Aug 5, 2025

Michael J. Kruk, age 87, of Ingleside, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Chicago, Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose quiet strength and generous spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Mike worked for many years as a skilled...

Aug 4, 2025

Anna Pedowski (nee Piotrowski), 100, of McHenry, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at home.  She was born January 2, 1925, in Poland, to the late Josef and Maria Piotrowski.

Anna enjoyed flowers and gardening and spending time at Woodhaven near Dixon, IL.

Survivors include her children, Zofia (the late...

Jul 30, 2025

Judy Ruprecht (72) passed away on July 30, 2025 in Fox Lake, Illinois after a yearlong struggle with small cell lung cancer. Judy was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois and grew up in Paradise Valley, Arizona. From a young age, she seemed determined to experience the world on her own terms. She graduated from Saguaro High School...

Jul 25, 2025

Private services.

Jul 20, 2025

A private, graveside service will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.

Jul 19, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Shastal (nee Baron), 95, a longtime resident of Spring Grove, formerly of PistakeeHighlands and Chicago, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Northwestern Hospital, McHenry.  She was born May 23, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Ann (nee Lipinski) Baron.

Millie retired from the A&P Grocery in Fox Lake after...

Jul 15, 2025

David Paul Sterbenz, 70, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago.  He was born April 22, 1955, in Lake Bluff, to the late Paul and Carol Juul Sterbenz.

David was a 1973 graduate of Grant Community High School, who went on to attend Southern Illinois...

Jul 13, 2025

David Winscom, 68, of Ingleside, passed away from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident on July 13, 2025, in Racine County, WI.  He was born May 8, 1957, in Chicago, to the late John and Nancy (nee Folsom) Winscom.

Dave served in the Air Force as a heavy-equipment operator from 1975 until he was honorably...

Jul 12, 2025

Linda M. Karg (nee Malik), 71, of Ingleside, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  She was born October 9, 1953, in Chicago, to the late Louis and Dolores (nee Fochesato) Malik.

Prior to retiring, Linda was a Senior Claims Adjuster for State Farm Insurance.  In her free time, she enjoyed ceramics...

Jul 11, 2025

Betty Ann Smith (nee Schoener), 70, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born October 3, 1954, in Marinette, WI.

A 1973 graduate of Marinette Central Catholic High School in Marinette, she went on to receive a bachelor's degree in physical...

Jul 10, 2025

Carolyn Lee Grams (nee Miller), 81, of Volo, peacefully passed away at home Thursday, July 10, 2025.  She was born December 23, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Nicholas and Ramona (nee Borski) Miller.

In 1963, William Jr., Greg, Myra, and Carolyn founded the Volo Auto Museum.  Carolyn and Myra went on to found the...

Jul 8, 2025

Sophie Ann Blackley (nee Degand), 75, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born June 11, 1950, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Stemper) Degand.

Sophie had a big, loving and generous heart, and kind soul.  She would readily give to anyone...

Jun 14, 2025

Service for Mary T. Smith, 75, of Lindenhurst, will be private.

Jun 12, 2025

James Henry Biere

A longtime resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  James was the dear son of the late Irwin and Theresa Biere. James was the loving husband of the late Marion G. Biere and devoted father of Mary (Rick) Robey, Cathy (Jesse) Miller, Jay Biere, Ann (Bob) Soderman, Pat...

Jun 10, 2025

Sergeant First Class Logan Wehde, 39, of Niceville, FL passed on June 10,2025. Logan was born May 24, 1986 in Chicago, IL and grew up on the water in Ingleside, IL.

Logan was the loving husband of Kirsten Wehde (nee Rizer). Logan was the proud father of Evangeline Grace Wehde and of Liam Logan Wehde...

Jun 10, 2025

James Augustus Thomason Jr. left us in the early morning of Tuesday, June 10th, 2025. Jim was a dedicated manager, golf enthusiast, Scrabble champion, joke lover, sudoku enthusiast, devoted father, proud grandfather, and loving husband. He was a credit analyst and division manager at Dun & Bradstreet for 21 years. He took incredible pride in his career,...

Jun 3, 2025

Ronald "Ron the Painter" S. Kucharski, Sr., 71, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mundelein and Chicago, unexpectedly passed away June 3, 2025, at home.  He was born in Chicago June 22, 1953, to the late Leonard and Marie (nee Costa) Kucharski, Sr.

Ron was a union painter with Local Painters District Council14 for over 20...