obituaries

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.

Oct 3, 2016

Leroy A. Greffin, Sr., 85, of Ingleside, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016.  His visitation will be Thursday, October 6, from 4-8 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 7, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.  In...

Oct 3, 2016

Joseph G. Suhajda, 53, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 8, from 12:00-4 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

Sep 30, 2016

Sally Canko Sullivan, 72, of Lake Villa, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at her home.

Survivors include her husband, Barry Sullivan; and brother, Steve (Sally) Jeltema.

The visitation will Tuesday, October 4, from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N....

Sep 22, 2016

Mary-Kathryn Ball, 40, of University City, MO, was born December 27, 1975.  She passed away unexpectedly after the sudden onset of tragic illness on September 22, 2016.  She will be remembered as a generous, beautiful, and caring woman who was known for her willingness to drop everything and be there for friends and family when they needed her.

Sep 15, 2016

Wallace Bochonko, 85, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at his home.

He was born May 6, 1931, in Krysch Topiwka, Ukraine, and married Mary Holowka on November 9, 1957, in New York City.  Mr. Bochonko served in the Army and went on to retire from Motorola after working there for 37 years.  He enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2016

Frank Joseph Urman, 55, a lifelong resident of Ingleside, was born July 10, 1961, and passed away at home September 2, 2016, following a long illness.

He was a 1979 graduate of Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, and was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church, where he also attended elementary school.  Frank...

Sep 2, 2016

Terry Allen, 64, of Fox Lake, formerly of Waukegan, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 2, 2016, at his home.

He was born December 20, 1951, in Evanston, to the late Philip and Marie (nee McLellan) Allen.  Terry went on to serve in the Air Force during Vietnam in the 35th SPS K-9 unit as a...

Sep 1, 2016

Dale D. Villiger, 66, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.

She was born March 14, 1950, in Wild Rose, WI, to the late Charles and Mildred Drmolka.

Survivors include her daughters, Ann (Brad) Miller, Kimberly (Jeff Letizia) Beres, and Kathryn (Adam) Cashmore; grandchildren, Bradley Miller,...

Aug 30, 2016

Candy L. Steinbauer, 65, of Round Lake Beach, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2016, at Centegra Condell Hospital, Libertyville.

Born September 17, 1950, in Chicago, to the late Ronald and Phyllis (nee Wiswell) Krantz, she married the late Charles "Charlie" Steinbauer on May 7, 1970.

An avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, Candy...

Aug 29, 2016

Mary Ann LeMieux-Bellows, 80, of Ingleside, passed away surrounded by her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease Monday, August 29, 2016, at her home.  She was born in Chicago on May 8, 1936.  She retired from customer service at Medline Industries, to help raise her four grandchildren.  Survivors include her husband, Richard Bellows;...

Aug 28, 2016

Randy Krotz, 70, of Ingleside, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

He was born February 11, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Lonnie and Bonnie (nee Carey) Krotz.  Randy remarried Judi Krotz on March 23, 2001.

In addition to his wife, Judi, survivors include his son, Troy (Aileen) Krotz of Williamsburg,...

Aug 26, 2016

Anneliese Block, age 84, of Spring Grove, IL died Friday, August 26, 2016 at her home. She was born in Czechoslovakia to Otto & Anna (roz.Merkelova) Siegmund; she enjoyed quilting, knitting & ice fishing. Survivors include her son, Samuel (Mary) Busch of Antioch, IL; two grandsons, Keith (Selina) Busch of Genoa City, WI and Clinton (Kelly) Busch...