obituaries

May 31, 2016

Elsie Mae Farris-Gallo (nee Cole), 74, of Genoa City, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, May 31, 2016, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee.

She was born March 26, 1942, in Kenosha, to the late David and Margaret (nee Ours) Cole.

Survivors include her husband, Ettore "Rocky" Gallo, whom she married September 6,...

May 31, 2016

The services for Gerald Mathesius, 60, of Ingleside, will be private.

May 18, 2016

Russell Edward Hucker, 64 , of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born February 5, 1952, in Waukegan to the late George and Sophie (nee Weber) Hucker, Sr., and married Cindy Melton on August 28, 1971, at St. Bede Catholic Church.

Russ grew up in Ingleside,...

May 18, 2016

Shirley M. Knotek (nee Ludwig), 86, of Ingleside, at rest Wednesday, May 18, 2016.  Beloved wife of 64 years to George; dear sister of Charline Bernard, Patsy Morphew and the late Lillian, Dorothy, Margie, Lorraine, Betty, Carl, Norine, Sheila, and Bobby; and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews—especially Richard (Gail) and Lisa Bernard.  Visitation Friday, May...

May 14, 2016

If you're attending Mike's visitation and service on Sunday, you're welcome to pre-register by clicking the following link: bit.ly/mikekorpan .  Otherwise, you're welcome to complete the digital registry when you visit the funeral home on Sunday.  Thank you.

Michael Andrew Korpan, 38, of Wauconda, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, May 14, 2016.

May 11, 2016

Barbara Kemnetz, 84, of Fox Lake, formerly of Ingleside, at rest Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Survived by daughter, Dolores "Dee" (Robert) Ferrigan; grandchildren, Mathew and Christine Reynolds; great-grandson, Trey Reynolds; and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by husband, George; son, Bruce Kemnetz; parents, Louis and Mildred (nee Rajsky) Krabec, Sr.; and brother, Louis Krabec, Jr. ...

May 9, 2016

Richard "Dick" Ano, 73, of McHenry, formerly of Zeeland, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, May 9, 2016.

Dick was born February 11, 1943, in Waukegan, to the late Woodrow and Vera (nee Manning) Ano.

Dick grew up in Waukegan and was an avid golfer.  A lover of music, Dick was...

May 3, 2016

Lawrence Frank Pichotti, of Round Lake Beach, was born on October 13, 1934, in Chicago and passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at his home.

Larry was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margie Pichotti; a loving father to Doreen Pichotti and the late Victoria (Eddy Sowizdrzal) Pichotti; proud grandfather...

May 3, 2016

The service and inurnment for Mrs. Tromblee will be private.

May 1, 2016

Margaret Gerretsen (nee Laage), 93, of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, at JourneyCare, Woodstock.

She was born November 28, 1922, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Anna  (nee Ruth) Laage.

Survivors include her children, Judith (Thomas) Marzullo, Laura Cunningham, and David (Dawn) Gerretsen; grandchildren, Linnea, David, James, Amanda, and...

May 1, 2016

Justin Joseph Fredricks, 26, of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 1, 2016.

He was born February 16, 1990, in Libertyville, to John Thompson and Wendy Fredricks.

Justin loved making and teaching music and collecting and playing guitars.  He was passionate about his work and was working towards starting his own business.  Justin...

Apr 22, 2016

Carol A. Ganzer, 68, of Johnsburg, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at Presence Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines.

She was born October 12, 1947, in Waukegan, to the late Bernard and Georgia (nee Lubeck) Walter.

Carol was a dedicated, special-education teacher with S.E.D.O.L. for over 40 years.  She was a modest, patient, and...

Apr 22, 2016

Mary Ellen Freund (nee Ziegler), born October 20, 1932, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016, from complications from recent heart surgery. She was surrounded by family.  Mary is preceded in death by Benno (husband of 48 years) and Denise (daughter). She is survived by Kathy (Don) Pierce, Kim (Larry) Laycock, Julie (Steve) Serres, Kevin (Darby) Freund, Jamie Freund,...

Apr 12, 2016

Pauline "Paula" Jean Cerny (nee Krasny), 70, of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington.

She was born November 18, 1945, in Ingleside, to the late John and Irene (nee Sawchak) Krasny.  Paula married Anton "Tony" Cerny on October 12, 1968.

Paula worked as an Executive Secretary for Milwaukee Road...

Apr 9, 2016

Click the following link to sign Mary's register book: http://bit.ly/maryannconway

Mary Conway (nee Krezel), 59, of Lake Villa, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.

Mary was born May 17, 1956, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Lucille Krezel.  She married Robert Emmett Conway, Jr. on June 30, 1979.

Apr 8, 2016

Susan T. Emmerich, 57, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.

She was born March 11, 1959, in Waukegan, to the late John and Virginia (nee Krutz) Emmerich.

Sue worked for Zurich in Schaumburg for over 10 years.

Survivors include her siblings, John (Janet) Emmerich of Ingleside, William...

Apr 2, 2016

A memorial service for Robert Fling, 93, of Fox Lake, will be held at a later date.

Mar 28, 2016

The visitation for Seth Jacob Goodwin, 24, of Grayslake, will be held Sunday, April 10, from 12 noon until the celebration of his life at 4 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Inurnment will be private.

Born May 31, 1991, in Ingleside to Tom and Shari Goodwin, Seth passed...

Mar 24, 2016

Gladys Rogers (nee Grogan) 100, of Elkhorn WI, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016.

She was born September 28, 1915, in Chicago, to the late John and Ethel (nee Archambault) Grogan.  Gladys married the late Franklin P. Rogers on March 17, 1934, in Notre Dame Church, Chicago.

Gladys worked at Inga's...

Mar 20, 2016

Shirley Hope Trinski, 93, passed away in her Fort Myers, Florida home surrounded by family on March 20, 2016.  The most important thing to remember is not how Shirley died but how she lived!

Born in Sioux City, Iowa to Mildred Morris and Harry Newberg, one of three children, Shirley, was an accomplished Dancer, Model...