obituaries

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...

Jul 3, 2015

Mass of Christian Burial for Joan M. Clark (nee Quillinan) 86 of Johnsburg will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 Church St, Johnsburg. Father Michael Nacius will be the celebrant. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass at the Church.

Jul 3, 2015

Gladys M. Gort (nee Rose), 65, of Fox Lake, passed away after a long battle with colon cancer, Friday, July 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Carecenter, Glenview.

She was born July 14, 1949, in Chicago, to the late Clair Rose and Frances (nee Farrow) Grimm.  Gladys married James...

Jun 29, 2015

Joahn "Jonnie" Vickery (nee Lohrke), 71, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at Centegra Hospital, McHenry.

She was born February 5, 1944, in Washington, DC, to the late Ralph and Ardyth (nee Preice) Lohrke.  Joahn married the late David A. Vickery on August 14, 1965, at Santa Maria Popolo Catholic Church in...

Jun 23, 2015

Brandon Michael Richardson, 24, of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Indiana University Health Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis.  Our beloved Brandon fought a short, determined battle to beat cancer.  He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

He was born May 12, 1991, in Waukegan, to Pamela (nee Schultz) and...

Jun 16, 2015

Anita Marie Crofoot, 61, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Round Lake Beach.

She was born July 23, 1953 to Cecilia (nee Hofbauer) and the late Wendell Crofoot.

Anita had a big heart and was a wonderful caregiver.  She enjoyed fishing and gardening, but most of...

Jun 8, 2015

The funeral service for John J. Horan, 92, a resident of Ingleside since 1982, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service.  Burial will be in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.

Born November 7, 1922,...

Jun 7, 2015

Leonard "Lenny" Joseph Nemeth Jr., 41, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 7, 2015, in Georgia.

He was born January 31, 1974, in Waukegan, to Leonard and Lynne (nee Larson) Nemeth Sr.  Lenny enjoyed fishing and baseball.

Survivors include his father, Leonard; brother, Dan (Andrea) Nemeth; son, Jordan Nemeth; uncles, John (Ruth)...

May 31, 2015

John J. Palinski, Sr., 75, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015.  He was born August 28, 1939, to the late Stanley and Leola (nee Fairgrieve) Palinski.

John worked in the carpentry industry for almost 50 years.  He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  His family was...

May 31, 2015

Elizabeth Metzger

Elizabeth Metzger, age 90, of Johnsburg, IL passed away at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, IL after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years.

Elizabeth was born on April 12, 1925 in Mosonszentpeter, Hungary.  She was the daughter of Michael Harrer and Theresia Perlinger.  Elizabeth married Joseph Metzger of Pomaz, Hungary on January...

May 28, 2015

Reitz, Karrie Keeler, 38

Karrie was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 30, 1976 but spent most of her life in the Chain of Lakes area. Karrie attended St. Bede Catholic School, grades 1-6 and St. Angela's in Brea, CA for grades 7 & 8. She and her mother then returned to Fox...

May 25, 2015

The celebration of Diana Jo Madl's life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Calvary Assembly of God, 5906 South Route 31, Crystal Lake, where there will also be memorial visitation from 12 noon until the time of service.  Pastor Terry Reilly will officiate.  Refreshments will be served after the service.

Born...

May 9, 2015

The memorial visitation for John Michael Boerman, Sr., 67, of Fairfield Glade, TN, formerly of Antioch, will be held Friday, July 10, from 5-9 p.m., with memorial service at 7:30 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Pastor Michael Ryczek will officiate.  Inurnment will be private.

Born May...

May 7, 2015

Claudine Ardis Vollmer

Claudine Ardis Vollmer, of McHenry Co., formerly Chicago, passed away May 7, 2015. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 21, 1932 to Arthur Theodore and Eva Nettie (nee Hoganson) Berg.

Claudine was an avid reader and loved movies. She also loved music, and showed her passion by playing...

May 7, 2015

Thomas "Tom" Luzar

Thomas "Tom" Luzar, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 28, 1944 in Virginia, MN to Clifford and Ethel (nee Lewis) Luzar.

Tom's lifelong career in IT began by chance when he joined the Air...