obituaries

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.

Jan 7, 2016

Mary "Mamie" Fulkerson, nee Davies, 74, of Ingleside, passed away suddenly, Thursday, January 7, 2016, at her home.

She was born June 3, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Robert and Arlene (nee Mosher) Davies.  Mamie married Barry Fulkerson on June 28, 1975, in Toledo.

Mamie was a very devoted, wife, mother,...

Jan 6, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Zalatoris, 99, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, died Thursday, January 6, 2016, at Paradise Park, Fox Lake.

She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Zalatoris; and stepson, Jeff (Vicky) Zalatoris.

Betty was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Kent.

A memorial service will be held at a...

Dec 31, 2015

Timothy G. Welton, 61, of  Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday,  December 31, 2015.

He was born March 21, 1954, in Waukegan, to the late Chandler and Delma (nee Kendall) Welton.

Survivors include his daughters, Kendall Welton of Round Lake Beach, Melissa (Jason) Grooms of Spring Grove, and Michele (Shannon) Fagiano of Round Lake...

Dec 29, 2015

Regina Eidrich, 98, of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015.

She was born January 16, 1917, in Yugoslavia, to the late Johann and Marianne (nee Lehman) Weinmueller.

Regina was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Spring Grove and the German Club of Antioch.

Survivors include her daughters,...

Dec 22, 2015

Michael A. Kaminski, 57, of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at his home.

He was born September 12, 1958, in Chicago, to the late Anthony and Lillian Kaminski, and grew up in Cicero.

A graduate of Roosevelt University, Mike was a database administrator for Trustmark Insurance for the past 18 years.  He...

Dec 18, 2015

Geri Chadwick (nee Cadwallader), 67, of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015, at Centegra Hospital—McHenry.

She was born October 1, 1948, in Detroit, to the late Earl and Mable (nee Sharrett) Cadwallader.

Geri is survived by her "Keith" Sellig of Fox Lake; daughters, Shellie Chadwick of Grayslake, Shannon (fiancé Jeremy Schultz) Chadwick of...

Dec 12, 2015

Caroline Carmen Suhajda (nee Costabile), 63, of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her home.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, December 19, from 12:00 noon until the time of the celebration of Caroline's life at 4 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake....

Dec 9, 2015

Robert L. Leff, 64, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, peacefully in his home.

He was born July 26, 1951, in Elkhorn, WI, to the late Leonard and Dorothy (nee Lee) Leff.

Bob had a love and need to always see the brighter side in everything...

Dec 2, 2015

Laura Ann Pashke, 62, a lifelong resident of Lake County, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  She was born November 26, 1953.

Laura was a proud member of the IBEW Local 150, and worked many years as a phone-company lineman until she retired in 2005.

Laura enjoyed sports and was an avid golfer.  She enjoyed...

Nov 26, 2015

Denise Freund, 54, died Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was a friend to some, Karaoke partner to others and yet always the life of the party. She always made people laugh. Denise passed away peacefully after complications from flesh‐eating bacteria. She fought a good fight for 6 months before leaving this world to entertain those who have...

Nov 24, 2015

The Reverend Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 87, of St. Bede Catholic Church, Ingleside, was born into eternal life Tuesday, November 24, 2015.  Born December 31, 1927, in Chicago to Bernard and Margaret (nee Kelly), he was ordained into the priesthood, May 5, 1954, and served the following churches: St. Cletus LaGrange, Immaculate Conception Waukegan, St. Therese Hospital Waukegan, St. Bede...

Nov 16, 2015

Donald "Don" R. Kennedy, 80, of Pistakee Highlands, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015, at Alden Terrace, McHenry.

He was born June 11, 1935, in Waukegan, to the late William and Dorothy (nee Gossard) Kennedy.  Don married Maxine Frances Slovnik on June 20, 1964.

Don was a lifelong railroad worker, retiring as a conductor for...

Nov 4, 2015

A memorial Mass for Mrs. Rodriguez will be held at a later date.

Nov 3, 2015

Mary Ann Moran (nee Smith), a lifelong resident of Johnsburg, died November 3, 2015, in Lake Zurich, due to a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 75.

Born May 19, 1940, in Steele, MO, to Charles and Pauline, Mary Ann was second-born of six sisters.

In 1960, she married Wayne Edward Moran (who died...