obituaries

Jul 3, 2017

The services for Elizabeth Martz, 91, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Fox Lake will be private.

Jul 1, 2017

William Mack, 88, of Cary, IL, passed away July 1, 2017, at his home from Leukemia.

Our dad was a perfectionist. If you were going to do a job, "do it right". Our dad in our minds could fix anything we broke as kids. Needless to say, he was always fixing something. You also did...

Jun 30, 2017

Mark Wolford, 56, of Antioch, formerly of Des Plaines, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home.  He was born, in Oak Park.

Survivors include his son, Blake Wolford of Spring Grove; parents, Gail (Ed) Karpiel of Naperville and Robert (Charlotte) Wolford of Naples, FL; brothers, Michael Wolford and Edward (Maria) Karpiel, Jr;...

Jun 29, 2017

Bozo circus is on the air: the amazing and strong Susan L. Field (nee Portalatin and Leonhart), 57, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Condell Medical Center, after a long, courageous, and well-fought battle against breast cancer.  She was born February 13, 1960, in Waukegan, to Jose and the late Betty Portalatin.

Jun 17, 2017

Earl H. Thomas, formerly of Spring Grove, passed peacefully, at age 95, on June 17, 2017.  He was the youngest and last surviving child of 10 children born to William H. Thomas and Ella Enright Thomas.  In his life, he had a wide range of experiences, including farm life in Iowa and Wisconsin, dairy delivery in McHenry...

Jun 16, 2017

Luana E Kratz (nee Lumber), 72, of McHenry, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017.  She was born April 5, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio.

A member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Ingleside, her passions in life included her family, her Grant High School family, the Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Cubs (one of her proudest...

Jun 14, 2017

Charles "Big Chuck" Eric Scharlow, 60, passed away suddenly at home in Lakemoor, Illinois on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 6, 1956 to the late Allen and Lorraine (nee Hintz) Scharlow. He attended Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, Illinois and the College of Lake County in...

Jun 9, 2017

Peggy E. Jones (nee Henkel), 58, of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 9, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

Born in Chicago, May 3, 1959, Peggy grew up in Lake Zurich and was a 1977 graduate of Lake Zurich High School.  She loved bird watching, boating, cooking, and entertaining her family and friends.  She was looking forward...

Jun 8, 2017

Bonnie Jean Minkler-Harris, 50, of Fox Lake, passed away June 8, 2017, surrounded by family at JourneyCare in Woodstock.  Bonnie was born October 31, 1966, in Waukegan, to Anne and Terry Minkler.  She was Miss Lake Villa of 1984.  Bonnie's passion was horses and she won many trophies and ribbons at horse shows.  She had a love...

Jun 7, 2017

John Joseph Lumber, 51, of Antioch, Ill., beloved son of John W. Lumber of Ingleside, Ill., and Eva Maria (Erich) Schlott of Naples, Fla., and Germany, passed away Wednesday June 7, 2017, after a battle with cancer.  A graduate of Grant High School, he also attended the College of Lake County.  In his work life, he held positions as...

May 31, 2017

Erich Scharlow, 55, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at his home.

He was born April 12, 1962, in Chicago, to the late Allen and Lorraine (nee Hintz) Scharlow.  A graduate of Grant Community High School, Erich went on to honorably serve his country in the Army, in...

May 29, 2017

Virginia Lee Weinmann, 66, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born November 11, 1950, in Waukegan, to the late James and Irene Weinmann.

Services for Virginia will be private.

May 27, 2017

Constance "Connie" Margaret Malato, nee Jennes, 59, of Wauconda, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Alden of Long Grove.

She was born April 11, 1958, in Chicago, to Patricia Ann and the late William Francis Jennes.

Connie was a graduate of Good Counsel High School and was a fashion artist.  Spending time...

May 22, 2017

Anthony Randall Balsano, 47, of Ingleside, died unexpectedly Monday, May 22, 2017, at his home.

His services will be private.

May 18, 2017

The memorial visitation for Athena Noelle Bullard will be Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 5 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations.

May 18, 2017

Fay Mary Aughinbaugh, 91, of Fox Lake, died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her home.

She was born November 20, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Harry and Fay (nee Minahan) Aughinbaugh.

A graveside service for the burial of her urn will take place later this summer at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles.

May 18, 2017

Maria Martha Weiss, 82, of Ingleside, formerly of Lincolnshire, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her home.

She was born April 22, 1935, in Oberlienz, Austria, to the late Josef and Notburga (nee Winkler) Lang.

Maria and her husband, Manfred, owned Manfred's Alpine Inn for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with...

May 12, 2017

Kathy Liskey Milbratz (nee Kemper), 48, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born March 1, 1969, in Chicago, to Mary (nee Kenny) and the late Clifford Kemper.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Liskey and Alec Milbratz; mother, Mary Kemper; brother, Bill (Vanessa Raasch) Kemper; and many aunts,...

May 12, 2017

Anna H. Sexton (nee Stabulonis), 85, recently of McHenry, and a former long-time resident of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born April 29, 1932, in Chicago, to the late Alphonse and Valeria (nee Paukstis) Stabulonis.

Anna's number-one love in life was her family and...

May 8, 2017

Judy Stevens (nee Schultz), 77, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born February 24, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Charles and Lillian (nee McMahon) Schultz.

Judy was a shopaholic, who loved spending time at Fish Lake Beach Campground and with her dogs, Kady and Colt. ...