Patrick Carl Westin
Aug 22, 2025
Patrick "Pat" Westin, 78, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2025. Patrick was born on March 17, 1947, in Chicago, IL to the late Carl Helga Westin and Helen (nee O'Neill) Westin, and was raised in Fox Lake/Ingleside, Illinois area.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean (nee Pinkham)...
Lester C. Rieck, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Lester C. Rieck of Fox Lake, IL died on August 20,2025. He was born to Lester and June Rieck on July 19,1943. He grew up in the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago. He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1965. He was Vice President of Cleveland Cotton Products for 12 twelve years and later opened Fox Valley Towels...
Richard Edward Laskowski
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),...
Michael James Ferrigan
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,...
Robert Ravenscraft
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...
Michael J. Kruk
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...
Anna (Nee Piotrowski) Pedowski
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...
Judy Ruprecht
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...
Socorro Benitez-Vinasco
Jul 20, 2025
A private, graveside service will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.
Millie (Nee Baron) Shastal
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...
David Paul Sterbenz
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...
David Winscom
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...
Linda Marie (Nee Malik) Karg
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...
Betty Ann (Nee Schoener) Smith
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...
Carolyn Lee (Nee Miller) Grams
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...
Sophie Ann (Nee Degand) Blackley
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...