obituaries

Mar 14, 2016

Viola C. Snyder (nee Freund), 96, of McHenry, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at home surrounded by family, dear friends, and her beloved caregiver, Josephina Leib.

She was born July 29, 1919, in Johnsburg, to the late Peter and Susie (nee Miller) Freund.

Viola worked as a supervisor for Oak Industries for over 30...

Mar 12, 2016

Jake Mosansky, 27, of Round Lake, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Ingleside.

He was born October 31, 1988, in McHenry, to John C. and Darlene E. (nee Kobuch) Mosansky.

Jake loved musky fishing, being outdoors, sitting by his fire, walking his beloved dog, Chad, and showing off his pet alligator,...

Mar 2, 2016

Albert P. Masciola, 97, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his home.

He was born February 22, 1919, in Chicago, to the late Anselmo and Theresa (nee Tiritilli) Masciola.  Al married the late Betty A. DiChristofaro November 29, 1941, at Resurrection Church, Chicago.

Al loved sports--especially baseball, golf, boating, and snowmobiling.

Feb 27, 2016

The graveside inurnment of Richard, J. Dragas, 73, of Fox Lake, formerly of Spring Grove and Chicago, will be private.

Feb 22, 2016

Edward F. Kelley, 75, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, at his home.

He was born March 3, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Frank and Eileen (nee Parkins) Kelley.  Ed married Catherine "Kay" Hansen August 26, 1961, in Arlington Heights.

Known as "Honest Ed," Ed was a prominent, long-time salesman at...

Feb 15, 2016

Theresa Calamia (nee Fichera), 99, a longtime resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach.

She was born January 25, 1917, in Chicago, to the late Thomas and Theresa (nee Graziano).

Theresa retired from Johns Manville in Waukegan.  She was also an avid...

Feb 4, 2016

Shirley A. Kucia, 79, of Fox Lake, formerly of Antioch and Genoa City, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.

She was born September 18, 1936, in Chicago to the late William Enochs and Mildred Walker.

Shirley worked for Intermatic for many years.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her...

Jan 30, 2016

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee, Illinois.

Jan 28, 2016

Charles R. Fanning, 77, of Springdale, AR, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale.  He was born December 4, 1938, in Peoria, OK.

Charles loved fishing, hunting, and growing tomatoes.

Survivors include his wife, Loretta (nee Helms); children, Chuck (Mary) Fanning of Borden, IN, Lynnette Fanning of Boise, ID, and...

Jan 28, 2016

Harold Thelen, 87, born August 20, 1928, in McHenry to Arthur and Celia (nee Miller) Thelen, passed away January 28, 2016 at Northwoods Care in Belvedere.

Harold enjoyed the outdoors, yard work, working around the farm, camping/traveling and boating on the Chain of Lakes. He loved singing (and could be heard yodeling too). He was...

Jan 27, 2016

Services for Bonnie Von Bergen will be private.

Jan 27, 2016

The services for David L. Gibson will be private.

Jan 25, 2016

Christopher "Chris" Liska, 60, of Lake Villa, formerly of Ingleside, passed away suddenly, Monday, January 25, 2016, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

He was born June 24, 1955, in Chicago, to the late Henry and Edna (nee Hedstrom) Liska.  Chris married Cheryl Bruning January 15, 1977, in Dade County Florida.

Chris was a retired...

Jan 20, 2016

Helen "Peanuts" Adams, 77, of Richmond, formerly of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Wauconda Healthcare.

She was born August 28, 1938, in Elmwood Park, to the late Oddy and Pauline (nee Dobesch) Alsbury.  Helen married the late Gust "Gus" Adams October 6, 1956, in Long Lake.

Survivors include her children,...

Jan 19, 2016

Gary W. Zobrist, 76, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at his home.

He was born September 21, 1939, in Highland, Illinois, to the late Orville and Maye (nee Neubauer) Zobrist.

Gary worked as a mechanical engineer at S&C Electric Company for over 35 years.

Survivors include his...

Jan 16, 2016

Michael James Butts, "Mike", 55, formerly of Lake Villa, IL passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Chicago, IL

He was born March 9, 1960 in Niles, Michigan, to the late Edwin and Verlene (Folker) Butt.

Survivors include his son, Michael Butts of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Lindsey Maginn, and grandson Miles...

Jan 15, 2016

Georgia Theresa Walter (nee Lubeck), 91, died January 15, 2016.  Our mom was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always thinking of everyone else.  She was a stay-at-home mother who cared for her children and grandchildren.  She also did all of the housework and yard work, as our dad was always working long hours as we...

Jan 13, 2016

The memorial service and inurnment for Mary Hankes, of Spring Grove, will be private.

Jan 11, 2016

Margaret Ann Burke (nee Bruha), 68, of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 11, 2016, at her home.

She was born in Chicago March 15, 1947, to the late George and Margaret D. (nee Troccko) Bruha.  Margaret went on to have a 40-year career as a customer service representative with AT&T, retiring in 2006.

Survivors...

Jan 10, 2016

The service and inurnment for Sheryl Grooms Herr, of Spring Grove, will be private.