obituaries

Jan 23, 2018

Mildred D. Jones "Millie," age 94 died, peacefully on January 23, 2018.  She was born in North Chicago, Illinois on June 26, 1923.  She lived and raised her family in Waukegan until she moved to New Port Richey, Florida where she resided for over 30 years until she moved back to the Waukegan area three years ago. ...

Jan 21, 2018

Services and Mr. James W. Hall, 75, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Jan 20, 2018

The services for Marylou Mieritz, 75, of McHenry.  Will be private.

Jan 20, 2018

Clyde F. Stringer, 84, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2018.  He was born December 7, 1933, in Ashford, WV, to the late William and Orpha Stringer.  Beloved husband of 62 years to Mae; loving father of Kathy (Ed) Jakaitis, Gale (Miguel) Ree, and Karen Stringer (Jenny Shedosky); cherished grandfather of Angie (Pedro), Eddie...

Jan 18, 2018

Catherine "Cathy" M. Cyrzan (nee Wehrstein), 68, of Ingleside, formerly of Spring Grove, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 7, 1949, in Waukegan, to the late Catherine (nee Muschong) and Frank Wehrstein.  Cathy married Bryce Cyrzan April 15, 1972, at St. Bede Catholic Church.

Jan 16, 2018

Norman Fischer, 76, of Spring Grove passed away Jan. 16, 2018, at Alden Terrace Rehabilitation Center in McHenry. He was born Aug. 7, 1941 in Chicago to the late Erich and Else (nee Kellner) Fischer. On Sept. 20, 1969, in Chicago, Norman married the love of his life, Mary Ann Bieschke. Norman was a US Navy Veteran...

Jan 15, 2018

Ruth Ann Walter, 58, died January 15, 2018.  Ruthie was paralyzed in 1991 in a car accident.  She battled health issues for almost 27 years, but never lost her zest for life.  She had a giving spirit and tried to help others when she could.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard "Rusty" and Georgia;...

Jan 13, 2018

Agnes Mary Unruh, 98, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, died Saturday, January 13, 2018, at her home.

Born December 18, 1919, on the family homestead in Fox Lake, to the late Louis and Therese Tonyan, she married the late Edwin Unruh.

Agnes briefly lived in California and Washington States prior to returning...

Jan 13, 2018

Barbara Elaine Friddle, 85, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. She was born June 27, 1932 in Kenosha, WI. Barbara was a member of the DAR's. In addition to spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, she loved riding with her...

Jan 8, 2018

Joann Susan Fendius (nee Borucki), 82, of McHenry, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, at home.

She was born August 1, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Leo and Anna (nee Czepiel) Borucki.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; daughters, Julie (Tim) Welsh and Susan Dimaso; grandchildren, Katie (Brennan) Lucado, Nicole Welsh,...

Jan 8, 2018

Fred W. Holland, 80, of Grayslake, passed away Monday January 8, 2018, at his home.

He was born November 10, 1937, in Chicago, to the late William and Loretta (nee Beisse).  An electrical engineer, he was a member IBEW Local 134 for 16 years.  Fred was an Army veteran who served in France from 1955-1959. ...

Jan 4, 2018

Dawn Marcomb Lavender (nee Lawrence), 91, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  She was born October 14, 1926, in Owen, Wisconsin.

She leaves behind five children, Janice (Roger) O'Dell, Barbara Pike, Steve (Karen) Marcomb, David (Anna) Marcomb, and Frank (Michelle) Marcomb; and many grandchildren...

Jan 1, 2018

Mr. Gary M. Szczesny, 65, of McHenry, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018.  A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Dec 29, 2017

Arlene H. Cappa (nee Albrecht), 72, of Fox Lake, formerly of Wheeling, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, at Alden Long Grove.

Born August 30, 1945, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Mary Albrecht, she married the late Jesse Cappa, December 5, 1970.

Survivors include her son, Andrew "Andy" (fiancée Lisa Heckel) Cappa of Fox Lake; siblings, Al (Cathy) Albrecht of...

Dec 28, 2017

Captain Brett Johnson was born February 7, 1965 and left this life December 28, 2017, after a 9-year journey fighting a rare cancer.

He was a 1983 graduate of Grant High School. He attended Spartan School of Aviation where he received all of his aviation licenses. He was an instructor at Palwaukee Airport. In 1989, he became...

Dec 28, 2017

Patrick "Pat" William Scott, 53, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 28, 2017, at his home.

He was born June 28, 1964, in Chicago, to the late Patrick Joseph and Mary Ann (nee Warnimont) Scott.  Pat married Linda Gleason on May 29, 1993, at St. Joseph's Church, Medway, MA.

In 1986,...

Dec 11, 2017

Richard "Rich" J. Boelkow, 76, of McHenry, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Crystal Pines, Crystal Lake.  He was born August 7, 1941, in Chicago, to the late William and Lillian (nee Mueller) Boelkow.

A veteran of the Army, Rich enjoyed regularly walking his beloved dog, Cody, at Chain O'Lakes State Park and meeting up with...

Dec 5, 2017

Donna Tomaszewski (nee Radiker), 80, of McHenry since 2006, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born October 7, 1937, in Springfield, to the late John and Eliza (nee Cline) Radiker.  Donna married the late Ronald Tomaszewski on October 23, 1976, in Glen Ellyn.

Donna was...

Dec 4, 2017

Wayne A. Schmidt, 72, of Fox Lake, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at JourneyCare, Barrington.

He was born November 15, 1945, in Libertyville, to the late William and Marion (nee Gustafson) Schmidt, and married Nancy J. Cates on June 10, 1967.

Wayne was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the Navy,...

Dec 4, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Rinkenberger, 71, of Fox Lake, Ill., passed away December 4, 2017, at JourneyCare, Woodstock, Ill.  He was born January 16, 1946, in Bloomington, Ill.

Bob served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart.  He went on to work for many years at Nicor Gas.

Survivors include his...