obituaries

Dec 24, 2016

Nicholas David "Nick" Battis, 24, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his home in Ingleside.

Nick was born November 3, 1992, in McHenry, to Gary and Susan (nee Connary) Battis.

Nick was a 2011 graduate of Grant Community High School and a 2016 graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree...

Dec 21, 2016

Rev. Mr. Jack W. McMahon, age 89, beloved husband of Margaret M. McMahon (nee Feeley), loving father of Maureen McMahon, Mary Kocourek (John), Rosemary Rosen (James), Meg Christensen (Lance), Eileen McMahon, Daniel McMahon, Jacqueline Floan (David), John McMahon, and Paul McMahon (Ruth).  Proud grandfather of 16, and great grandfather of 5, and dear uncle of many nieces...

Dec 15, 2016

Tommy Owens Payton, 69, of Round Lake Beach, IL and Twin Lakes, WI, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 15, 2016.

He was born January 13, 1947, in Jonesboro, AR, to the late Charles and Maybelle (nee Thomas) Payton.

Tommy was a long-time, heavy equipment operator with Local 150.  He enjoyed bird watching, being outdoors, and...

Dec 14, 2016

Debra J. Larson, 60, of Spring Grove, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at her home.

She was born October 7, 1956, in Libertyville, to the late Harold and Nancy Larson.

Debra's favorite past time was being a grandmother, who was a creative artist, avid reader, and a music lover.

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Dec 14, 2016

Esther E. Grzesinski, nee Ludwig, 89, of Spring Grove, formerly of Chicago, was born April 29, 1927, and died December 14, 2016. Survived by son, Greg; daughter, Debbie (Glenn) Lingle; grandchildren, Joan and Bill (Michelle) Grzesinski and Kim (Rick) Herda; and her beloved great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  Preceded in death by husband, William. Memorial visitation Thursday, January...

Dec 4, 2016

Loren Duke Abdalla, 91, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016.  He was a long time resident of Fox Lake, IL, formerly of Wagner, SD, and a member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe.

During WWII, he served his country with distinction as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps.  He received a Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Medals,...

Dec 3, 2016

Ruth T. Nick (nee Clarkens), 91, of McHenry, formerly of Ingleside, Skokie, Morton Grove, and Wheeling, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Fair Oaks Health Care Center, Crystal Lake.

She was born January 1, 1925, to the late William E. and Theresa (nee Betz) Clarkens, and married the late Raymond Nick November 25, 1950, at St....

Nov 21, 2016

Mr. Rickie D. Linn, 62, of Ingleside, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, at his home.  A visitation will be held from 1-5:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  There will be no service and inurnment will be private.

Nov 21, 2016

Henry M. Retek, Sr., 78, of McHenry, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, at his home.

He was born October 12, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Frank and Amelia (nee Trent).

Henry was a plumber who enjoyed fishing, boating, tennis, pool, being on the water, and spending time at the cabin he...

Nov 10, 2016

Dolores Louise Naspinski (nee Conoscenti), 79, of Des Plaines, at rest Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Wife of the late Bruno; mother of Denise (Ray) Eimerman; and sister of Vincent (Marilyn).  Friends are invited to celebrate Dolores' life at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 19, at Lino's Ristorante, 265 Peterson Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org, 800-272-3900, appreciated....

Nov 10, 2016

The services for Mr. Klaus Olesch, 77, of Spring Grove, are pending.

Nov 10, 2016

The services for Tracy L. Cross, 45, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Nov 6, 2016

The memorial gathering for Charles R. Lowes, 80, of Spring Grove, is pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Nov 2, 2016

Kenneth L. Andrews, Sr., 81,  of Salem, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

He was born February 25, 1935, in Barrington, to the late Donald and Francis Andrews.  Kenneth married the late Carol Buchman on February 29, 1960, in Sherman, IL.

Kenneth was a dedicated father and, with his wife, foster parent...

Oct 21, 2016

Darlene T. Siddons (nee Kotarba), 68, of McHenry, formerly of Johnsburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home.

She was born February 5, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Alexander and Johanna (nee Burke) Kotarba, and went on to work at Abbott Laboratories as a quality analyst for over 15 years.

Darlene enjoyed crafting,...

Oct 20, 2016

Celestine "Sally" Bieschke (nee Rolling), 91, a resident of Leisure Village in Fox Lake for the past 11 years, formerly of Ingleside and Chicago, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016, at home surrounded by family.

She was born March 7, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Gregor and Catherine (nee Pettinger) Rolling, and married the...

Oct 17, 2016

Jeanne E. Svindland (nee Schwerdtmann), 69, of Adams, WI, formerly of Lake County, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016, at her home.

The visitation will be Friday, October 21, from 3-8 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

There will also be visitation Saturday, October 22, from 1...

Oct 17, 2016

Karen M. Halverson (nee Brichta), 74, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest.

Mrs. Halverson's visitation will be Sunday, October 23, from 2-6:00 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be...

Oct 12, 2016

The wise, the witty, the wonderful Clifford "Cliff" Garfield Evenson, 93, died peacefully in his home the evening of October 12, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was a beloved husband of 65 years to Mary (nee Anderson) Evenson and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Cliff was born to Clarence and Grace (nee...

Oct 10, 2016

A memorial service for Mr. Thomas G. Pettigrew, 95, of Lindenhurst, will be held at a later date.  Private burial was in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago.  Please check back for memorial service information.  Thank you.