obituaries

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)...

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...