obituaries

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...

Aug 25, 2015

Dorothy M. Wolf (nee Buchanan), 87, of Spring Grove, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born January 11, 1928, in Chicago.  Dorothy owned Dorothy's Resort on Grass Lake for many years.  Survivors include her children, Diane Gleespen, Donald (Sandy) Wolf, Gerald (Mary) Wolf, Joseph Wolf, and Christine (Bob) Jones; grandchildren,...

Aug 23, 2015

George J. Kozisek of Fox Lake, IL and Cape Coral, FL, passed away on August 23, 2015. He was an amazingly, loving and devoted husband of Vera.  He was a wonderfully, devoted and loving father of Linda (Michael) Pastorello, the late George O. (Gabriela nee Olsovska) Kozisek, and the late Diana (Michael) Drenth.  He was an adoring and devoted...

Aug 23, 2015

Richard "Dick" Wick, 95, of Fox Lake, formerly of De Pere and Green Bay, WI, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at The Springs, Crystal Lake.

He was born August 20, 1920, in Chicago, to the late Hjalmar and Helen (nee Kwarneberg) Wick.  Dick served in the Navy during WWII.

Survivors include his son, Richard...

Aug 10, 2015

Val "Pat" Wilson, 73, of Fox Lake, passed away at his home, Monday, August 10, 2015.  He is survived by his wife Carol Ann (nee Burmeister), whom he married August 5, 1961; daughter, Shelley (Tony) Lavelle; surrogate daughter, Christine (Scott) (nee Keel) Herbold; grandchildren, Nick and Tony Lavelle, and Alanna Rose Sullivan; and sisters, Barbara (Delbert) Poff and Cynthia...

Aug 4, 2015

Georgia Rae Bailey (nee Stroker), 86, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Cudahy, WI, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington.

Born October 4, 1928, in Wauconda to the late Harold and Georgiana (nee Wait) Stroker, she married the late Allen K. Bailey on December 12, 1970.

She was an active member of...

Jul 23, 2015

Adele E. Connell (nee Gulbrandsen), 77, of Ingleside, at rest Thursday, July 23, 2015.  A dedicated teacher at Gavin Central Elementary School for 36 years.  Survived by children, Ed (Eileen) Connell, Ron (Sindi) Connell, and Kelly (Steve) Sears; grandchildren, Coryn, Colin (Tara), Chelsey, Steven (Ashley), Alicia, Breeanna, and Tyler; great-grandsons, Makaio and Brody; father, George Gulbrandsen; sister,...

Jul 20, 2015

Heaven gained another angel.  In loving memory of Susan Richardson, 69, who was born May 12, 1946, and died July 20, 2015. She was kind, loving and selfless.  She impacted so many people throughout her life and career.  Susan, known by many of her students as "Miss Rich", taught physical education, personal fitness, and coached volleyball, softball, basketball, and...

Jul 12, 2015

Alfred A. Juras, 60, of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at his home.

He was born May 25, 1955, in Chicago, to the late Dr. Frank and Isabella (nee Frank) Juras.  Alfred married Cynthia Trygar on September 1, 1988.

Alfred earned master's degrees in engineering and computer graphics from Northwestern University...

Jul 11, 2015

Dolores "Dolly" Busscher (nee Raffel), 86, of Antioch, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 2, 1928, in Waukegan.  Dolly married the late Albert "Bud" Busscher on April 2, 1948.

Dolly was a member of the Fox Lake American Legion Post 703...

Jul 11, 2015

Lawrence "Larry" Piasecki, 57, of McHenry, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 28, 1957, in Chicago, to the late Edwin and Vera (nee Brady) Piasecki.

Larry was a long-time car salesman, most recently at Pauly Toyota in Crystal Lake.  He had previously worked...

Jul 5, 2015

John Franklin Belt, 90, of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach.

He was born May 19, 1925, in Springfield.

Survivors include his children, Carol (Ken) Ward, Alice (Robert) Paulsen, and John "Rick" (Cathy) Belt; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death...