obituaries

Nov 30, 2017

Irene I. Warner (nee Kratunis), 71, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017, in her home.

She was born November 20, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Alan and Lorraine (nee Hunt) Kratunis.  Irene married the late William "Bill" J. Warner on July 20, 1980.

Irene was known for loving life, giving...

Nov 29, 2017

JoAnne Phyllis Turpel, 89, of Johnsburg, formally of Fox Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her home.

Born January 2, 1928, in Hayward, Wisconsin to Edwin and Agnes (nee Lumbar) Sorlie, she married her late husband, William H. Turpel, on August 8, 1948.

She received great happiness being with her family and visiting with her friend, Tina.  JoAnne enjoyed visiting...

Nov 21, 2017

Services for Mr. Robert L. Kunkle, 86, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Nov 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" Gaylor, 79, a resident of Ingleside since 1946, died Friday, November 17, 2017, surrounded by his family, at home.

Bob was born March 1, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Pauline (nee Tralewski) Gaylor.  He was a graduate of Big Hollow School and a 1956 graduate of Grant Community High School who went...

Nov 15, 2017

Greg Murrey, 61, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born February 21, 1956, in Waukegan.

Greg was a senior trustee for the Village of Fox Lake and a longtime member of the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department, achieving the rank of Chief Engineer and honorably retired.  He was...

Nov 2, 2017

Melvin Scott Savage, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly of Wildwood, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, November 2, 2017.  He had previously worked at Enterprise Ready Mix in Waukegan and Home Depot in Gurnee.  Scott was also an accomplished musician and lead singer/guitarist with The Versalaires.  He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Adamowski); father of Vicki (Kimble)...

Oct 28, 2017

Lennox Joseph Broderick, age three weeks, died peacefully in his mom's arms, surrounded by his dad and extended family members, Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford.

Lennox was born October 7, 2017, at 23 weeks and one day gestational age.  He was so strong, tiny but mighty, and fought hard the entire time in...

Oct 17, 2017

Angeline Geger "Angie", at the age of 91, has been called home to our Lord on October 17, 2017. She was born to Edward and Rose Basowski on November 11, 1925 Chicago, IL. Angie was united in marriage to Elroy A. Geger August 10, 1946, his wife of 57 years, he preceded her in death. They made...

Oct 14, 2017

Mary Margaret Pejril, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly of Park Ridge, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

She was born December 1, 1938, in Chicago, to Burton and Zelpha (nee Rosenow) Scheidt.

Mary received her Masters of Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign...

Oct 11, 2017

Edward J. Zalatoris, 100, of Antioch, died October 11, 2017, at Paradise Park, Fox Lake.

He was born February 23, 1917, in Chicago, to the late Annie (nee Nekoven) and Peter Zalatoris.

Mr. Zalatoris was a supervisor with Johns Manville, and retired after working there for over 30 years.  He was a life-long...

Oct 8, 2017

Robert Eugene Orton, 63, of Fox Lake, formerly of Wheeling, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 8, 2017, at his home.

He was born December 11, 1953, in Oceanside, California, to the late Eugene Bergeron and Martha (nee Schuetzer) Orton.

Robert was a longtime and active member of the Fox Lake Community Church, who...

Oct 3, 2017

Myrtle "Faye" Cook (nee Salyers), 86, of Ingleside, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood.  She was born July 21, 1931, in Jackson, Kentucky.

Faye, known for her baking and cooking, was an avid bowler until her death who enjoyed spending time with her many friends, going out to dinner, and vacationing...

Sep 30, 2017

Amelie Marie Hagen, 86, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on the morning of September 30, 2017 with her daughter Susan by her side.

Born January 25, 1931 in Chicago she was a first generation American of German parents, Hans and Johanna Meinen.  She attended school in Palatine, IL, and after marrying Emerson Sander they moved...

Sep 27, 2017

Ann Lawrence (nee Rebhan), 78, of Johnsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington.

She was born September 21, 1939, in Chicago, to the late William and Katherine.

Survivors include her sons, Mike (Kathleen), Richard, and Dave (Katie); grandchildren, James and Stephen, and Matthew and Sam; siblings, Gerry (the late Frank) Blumm,...

Sep 25, 2017

Ken LaMargo, 68, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at his home.

He was born September 8, 1949, in Chicago.  A veteran of Vietnam, he served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1970.

Survivors include his children, Kenny LaMargo and Brie LaMargo; and his cat, Alice....

Sep 18, 2017

Betty June McGraw (nee Grandsart), 83, of Fox Lake, died September 18, 2017.  She was born June 30, 1934, in Chicago, to the late Clement and Aurelia Grandsart.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank McGraw; and dear sister of the late Francis (Joan), Grace "Eileen" (Larry), Lillian (Frank), Vivian (Willie), Clement "Sonny", Leon "Bumpy"...

Sep 16, 2017

Norman Otto Bauske, of Arlington Heights and Fox Lake, Illinois, was born in Chicago on March 16, 1925, to the late Otto and Myrl Bauske, and died Saturday, September 16, 2017.  He grew up in Des Plaines, graduating from Maine Township High School in 1943.  That year he was drafted into the US Navy, serving during WWII. ...

Sep 9, 2017

Kevin L. Foster, 64, of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his home.

He was born May 29, 1953, in Kankakee, to the late Lee and Darlene (nee Moore) Foster.  Kevin married Cindy McDonough May 26, 2006.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy; children, Kevin, Sean, Krista, Jennifer, and Kelly; siblings,...

Sep 7, 2017

Margaret "Peggy" Craver (nee Klein), 73, of Spring Grove, at rest Thursday, September 7, 2017.  Beloved wife of John; loving mom of Kevin; daughter of the late Arthur and Veronica.  Private services have been held.  Burial was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Johnsburg.

Aug 31, 2017

Darlene Straman, 83, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017, at her home.

She was born July 3, 1934, in Chicago, to the late Walter and Lillian (nee Leonhardt) Steidle.

Mrs. Straman's services will be private.