obituaries

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. ...

Apr 27, 2017

Sophie Hansen (nee Blaskowski), 94, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home surrounded by family.

She was born June 5, 1922, in Hawkins, Wisconsin, to the late Julia (nee Swerczynski) and Frank Blaskowski.

Sophie owned, operated, and was groomer of Kai Hansen's Boarding Kennels on Brandenburg Road in Ingleside.  After selling...

Apr 24, 2017

Joseph Metzger, age 89, of Johnsburg, IL passed away following surgery at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.

Joseph was born on January 24, 1928 in Pomaz, Hungary. He was the son of Stefan Metzger and Rosa Weiszhar. Joseph married Elizabeth Harrer of Mosonszentpeter, Hungary on January 26, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McHenry, IL. They had...

Apr 19, 2017

Wayne T. Grothe, 56, of Johnsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born January 18, 1961, in Elgin, to the late Warren and Evelyn Grothe.

Survivors include his beloved, Renee Nugent; children, Mitch (Nicole) Grothe and Jill (Phil) Berry; grandchildren,...

Apr 11, 2017

Walter R. Lang, Sr., 75, of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born August 13, 1941, in Mosinee, WI.

Survivors include his wife, Frances (nee Wiser); children, Bill, Ginger Coull, Ricky (Cindy), Gregory, Ted, Joe, and JR; grandchildren, Jared, Jessica, and Kylee; and siblings, Roger (Margo)...

Mar 28, 2017

Friends of the family of Helen Burdick (nee Dziak), 91, of Ingleside for 37 years, formerly of Stone Park, may call from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 3, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, at the funeral home, with...

Mar 22, 2017

Carl J. Neiss, 88, of Johnsburg, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by family at his home.

He was born October 6, 1928, in Woodstock, to the late Peter and Theresa (nee Freund) Neiss.  Carl married Diane Marie Freund on September 29, 1951.

Carl was a graduate of McHenry High School, who went on...

Mar 17, 2017

Mary Lou Kazumura (nee Zilinger), 69, of Ingleside, at rest Friday, March 17, 2017; survivors include husband, James Kazumura; children, Brian (Chris) Kazumura, Dawn (Robert III) Holm, and Tomeko (Oscar) Mendez; grandchildren,  Katrina Kazumura, Robert Holm IV, Javier  and Alex Mendez, and Jessanna and Jacquelyn Sambrano; brother, Frank (Helen) Zilinger; and nephew, Mario Zilinger.  Visitation Friday, March 24, from...

Mar 15, 2017

Allen Raymond McGuire, 48, of Round Lake Beach, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 14, 2017.  Mr. McGuire's services will be private.