obituaries

Jul 26, 2016

Gloria L. Radtke (nee Picha), 91, a resident of Fox Lake for 60 years, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at JourneyCare, Woodstock.

She was born October 11, 1924, in Chicago, to the late Jerry and Mae (nee Rokos) Picha.

Gloria enjoyed Bible studies, gardening, crossword puzzles, and dancing.  Most of all, she...

Jul 25, 2016

Daniel S. Pugh, 61, of Johnsburg, formerly of Ingleside, died July 25, 2016 after a long battle with complications from a car accident in 1974 which left him a quadriplegic. Son of the late George (2000) and Dolores (2008) Pugh; brother of George A. (Carla) Pugh, Jr., William T. Pugh and Kathleen A. (Michael) Pugh-Sepsakos; uncle of five; great-uncle...

Jul 19, 2016

The visitation for Nathan Ariel Hernandez-Diaz, 3 months, of Ingleside, will be held at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, July 23.  A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., at  La Iglesia Episcopal  Sagrada Familia, 25291 W Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa.  Inurnment will be private.

Jul 18, 2016

The funeral service for Mary P. Livermore, nee Watson, 86, of Round Lake Beach, and formerly of Lake Villa and Wildwood, will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville.

Jul 16, 2016

Linda L. Miller (nee Wilde), of Spring Grove, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the age of 66.

Born January 17, 1950, in Chicago, to Patricia and John Wilde, she was the eldest of seven.  Linda married her beloved husband, William Miller, in 1968, and together they raised three children.

Linda...

Jul 14, 2016

Gladys L. Ratliff (nee Kelly and Anderson), passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born November 21, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Theodore and Mildred (nee Sandin) Anderson.

Gladys owned Club G and S on Grand Avenue in Fox Lake for 38 years, and was a devout Cubs and Packers fan.  She was a great lady...

Jul 11, 2016

Raymond E. Colander, 86, of Lincolnwood, died Monday, July 11, 2016.  Born February 25, 1930, in Chicago, he served in the Army, received his PhD in Humanities from Northwestern University, and was a Professor of Humanities at Kennedy King College.  Survivors include his wife, Diane; sons, John, David, and Michael; granddaughter, Jennifer; and brother, William.  He was...

Jul 9, 2016

June Patterson (nee Kaufmann), 88, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, at her home.

She was born April 11, 1928, in Grand Forks, ND, to the late Fredrick and Edith (nee Haueter) Kaufmann.

June began playing the piano at age four, began teaching piano at age 12, and taught piano up...

Jul 8, 2016

Cassandra Lin Hayden, 28, of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 8, 2016.  She was born May 12, 1988, in Kokomo, IN, to Sam and Donnalin (nee Bensen) Hayden.

Cassandra was an artist who loved to sing, dance, and act.  She was bright, beautiful like roses, sweet as sugar, full of sunshine, and could...

Jul 2, 2016

Rosemarie Panek (nee Grzenia), 88, of Orient, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Spring Grove, was greeted in Heaven by her husband, Ed, July 2, 2016.

She was born June 4, 1928, in Oak Park, to the late John and Irene (nee Shaver) Grzenia.

A devout Catholic and true Renaissance woman, Rosemarie received...

Jul 1, 2016

Jon Raymond Leasure, 68, of Ingleside, passed away quietly in his sleep, the evening of July 1, 2016.  He was born in Lansing, MI, on January 8, 1948.

Jon attended Sandwich Community High School, Sandwich, from 1963-1965, and was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School, Washington.  He went on to graduate in 1971 from Northern...

Jun 27, 2016

The services for Mr. Robert David Ward, 56, of Ingleside, will be held in Dixon, Kentucky.  Please contact the following funeral home for service information:

Townsend Funeral Home

270-639-9301

www.TownsendFuneralHomeInc.com

Thank you.

Jun 26, 2016

Tanya Marie McDonough, of Spring Grove, formerly of McHenry and Fox Lake, went to spend eternity with her brother, Harley, on her 33rd birthday, Sunday, June 26, 2016.

Survivors include her mother, Cynthia (Kevin Foster) McDonough of Fox Lake; father, Don Villiard of Lake Villa; beautiful and vivacious daughter, Ila Rice; fiancé, Thomas Rice; grandma,...

Jun 21, 2016

Barbara J. Coleman,82, of McHenry, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Alden of Long Grove.

She was born December 26, 1933, in Kansas City, KS, to the late John and Lucille Paxton.

Survivors include her sons, Scott (Ruth) and Steve (Kimberly) Coleman; grandchildren, Adam Coleman, Dan (Alicia) Emslie, and Jim (Jessica), Robert,...

Jun 18, 2016

A memorial visitation for Joyce Ann Suchanek, formerly Koclanis (nee Cuzas), 68, of Fox Lake, Illinois, will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. with a celebration of her life beginning promptly at 3:00 p.m. at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, Illinois.

Born March 19, 1948 in Chicago,...

Jun 14, 2016

The services for Maryann Olsen, 75, of Fox Lake, will be private.

Jun 11, 2016

Marion J. Vallango (nee Stanzel), 75, of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016, at University of Chicago Hospital.

Born November 14, 1940, in Connellsville, PA, Marion married Anthony J. Vallango, Sr. on February 7, 1959, in Smock, PA.

In addition to her husband, Anthony; Marion is survived by her sons, Mark (Carol Flatley),...

Jun 9, 2016

Kathleen P. Kaplan (nee Cunningham), 79, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at her home.  She was born March 25, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Monica (nee Marren) Cunningham.

Her enormous personality, wealth of selflessness and friendly smile will be greatly missed by all of her family, as well as her friends....

Jun 4, 2016

Margaret Anne Sweeney, 82, of Ingleside, formerly of Berwyn and Fox Lake, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born September 14, 1933, in Oak Park, to the late Frank and Della Healy.  Margaret married John F. Sweeney on October 11, 1958, in Chicago.

In addition to...

Jun 4, 2016

Jack F. General, 85, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 26, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Helen (nee Tamillo) General.

Survivors include his daughters, Christine Gier and Jodi (John Cencula) General; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Nicholas Gier, Sydnee Heipp, Crystal (Nathan)...