obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2015

George S. Hoefle, Sr., also known to many as "SONNY", "MR. H", "BUCK", "UNCLE BUCK" AND "BOB THE MECHANIC," passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, at his home.

George was born in Evanston, Illinois to the late George and Muriel Hoefle. George attended Mary Queen of Heaven elementary school in Elmhurst Illinois, his freshman and sophomore year...

Oct 20, 2015

Theodore "Ted" Beskow, Jr., 83, a lifetime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at his home.

He was born November 15, 1931, in Chicago to the late Theodore and Irene (nee LiGue) Beskow.

Ted retired from the Lake County Division of Transportation.  He was a former Fox Lake Village...

Oct 17, 2015

Gregory A. Parker, 57, of Bakersfield, CA, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015.

He was born June 24, 1958, in Woodstock, to Richard L. and Carol Parker.

Greg is survived by his children, Devin Parker of Round Lake Beach and Robin (Adam) Longtin of Fox Lake; grandchildren, Matthew and Faith Parker and Kalee,...

Oct 16, 2015

Dorothy M. Szymanski (nee Diedrich), 98, formerly of Spring Grove, peacefully passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, at Alexian Village of Elk Grove Village.

She was born August 29, 1917, in Chicago, to John and Katherine (nee Kiel) Diedrich, and was united in marriage to Bruno P. Szymanski on September 4, 1937, in Chicago.

Oct 8, 2015

Venen Taulbee, 92, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, in Libertyville.

He was born September 10, 1923, in Jackson, KY to the late Marion and Della Taulbee.  Venen married Isabell Neace on October 15, 1949.

Venen served in the Army during WWII  as a rifle scout in the 390th Infantry...

Oct 3, 2015

Francis "Fritz" Schnoor, 98, a longtime resident of Fox Lake and Ingleside, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Radford Green, Lincolnshire.

He was born June 2, 1917, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late William and Jennie (nee Walter) Schnoor.  He married Letra "Lee" McNeil on February 24, 1950, at Ingleside United Methodist Church.

Oct 2, 2015

James "Jimmy" Walton, 63, of Lake Villa, formerly of Lindenhurst and Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 2, 2015.

He was born September 21, 1952, in Chicago to the late Robert and Lorraine (nee Finley) Walton.

Jimmy loved music—especially Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Presley.

Survivors include his brother, David (fiancée...

Sep 28, 2015

Robert V. Snyder, 99, of McHenry, passed away suddenly,  Monday, September 28, 2015, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

He was born October 24, 1915, in Fulton, IL, to the late Kirk and Nora (nee Stichter) Snyder.

Bob was an avid tennis player into his 60s and a meticulous home owner.  He took great pride in his...

Sep 23, 2015

Joseph T. Gasiorowski, 77, of McHenry, a beloved husband, father and loving and affectionate grandpa, passed away suddenly on September 23, 2015, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

He was born October 18, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Joseph F. and Dorothy (nee Lindstrom) Gasiorowski.  Joseph married the late Patricia Owen on May 10, 1958, in Chicago.

Sep 21, 2015

John F. Bogdala, Jr., 77, of Fox Lake, formerly of Round Lake Beach, passed away September 21, 2015, at his home.

He was born August 18, 1938, in Chicago, to the late John F. and Adeline (nee Frank) Bogdala.

John retired from United Parcel Service (UPS) in Gurnee and was a Third Degree Knights of...

Sep 14, 2015

Eric Jason Willis, 32, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.  He was born May 14, 1983, in Elgin.

Eric was an avid pool player, loved Karaoke, but most of all he was known for his humor and big heart.

Survivors include his parents, Kathy and Roger Johlfs of...

Sep 14, 2015

Johnny Robert Griskenas, 56, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015.

He was born November 13, 1958 to Anna (nee Stabulonis) and John Griskenas, Jr.

John grew up in Fox Lake, graduating from Grant Community High School in 1976.  He went on to serve our country in the US Army.  He...

Sep 8, 2015

Marilyn Clark (nee Bluthardt), 65, of  Richmond, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at her home.  She was born October 29, 1949, in Chicago.

Marilyn was a long-time teller at the Currency Exchange in Fox Lake.  She loved pets, fishing, Bingo, and gambling, but most of all she loved cows.

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Sep 3, 2015

George Owen Clinton, 71, of Spring Grove, was born August 4, 1944, in Chicago and passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015.  He attended St. Angela Grammar and St. Ignatius High Schools.  A veteran, George served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as a radioman aboard the USS Walker DDE517 out of Pearl Harbor.  George is...

Aug 28, 2015

Elzbieta "Ela" Perricone, 57, of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at her home.

She was born November 23, 1957, in Gizycko, Poland to the late Joseph and Irena (nee Katonicz) Rynkiewicz.  She married Nick Perricone on July 29, 2001.

Elizbieta was the owner of Ela's Euro Deli in Fox Lake and had...