obituaries

Apr 1, 2015

Donna K. Beal

Donna K. Beal, a longtime resident of the Fox Lake and McHenry area, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 26, 1938 in Chicago to William and Helen (nee Vachout) Lov.

Donna will be deeply missed by her...

Mar 20, 2015

Eileen Marie Swikle

Eileen Marie Swikle, 63, passed to her eternal reward on March 20, 2015, the first day of spring, in Peoria, IL, fortified with the rites of Holy Mother the Church and surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on June 1, 1951, in Lancaster,...

Mar 14, 2015

Jean E. Stevenson

Jean E. Stevenson, nee Fuller, 88, beloved wife of Kenneth E. Stevenson of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2015. She was born in Glenview and was a lifetime member of Glenview New Church.

She is survived by her husband, her children, Diane (nee Hibbard) Jones, Shannon (nee...

Mar 13, 2015

Robert Klier

Robert Klier, a resident of Spring Grove for over 35 years, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1925 in Chicago to Hugo and Gertrude (nee Ulrick) Klier, and Served in the United States Army during WWII.

Robert was a...

Mar 6, 2015

Priscilla L Mazur

Priscilla L Mazur, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, mother, wife, lover of "the bling" and accomplished traveler, died on Friday, March 6, 2015.  She was born in Chicago to William and Evelyn (nee Rybarczyk) Domrese.

Priscilla was whipping up family meals in her kitchen long before...

Mar 4, 2015

James Thomas Paul

James Thomas Paul, 39, of Fox Lake passed away suddenly on March 4, 2015.  He was born February 9, 1976 to Margaret Sahli and Daniel Paul.

James will be dearly missed by the love of his life and soul mate for 25 years Anastasia...

Feb 26, 2015

Mary C. Schroth

Mary C. Schroth, Age 90 Mary C. Schroth (nee McManmon), resident of Round Lake Beach, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2015. She was born on October 28th 1924 in Chicago, IL. to Patrick and Margaret (nee McGrea) McManmon, a retired office manager working at the Chicago Title...

Feb 24, 2015

William Mikulcich

William Mikulcich , 90, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2015. He was born April 29, 1924 in Chicago to Andrew and Frances (nee Vulo) Mikulcich.

William is survived by his brother, Andrew and sister in law; 2 nieces, Rosealine and Donna;...

Feb 22, 2015

Jerry Anderson

Jerry Anderson a long time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2015. He was born May 23, 1936 in Chicago to Carl and Georgianna (nee Beauchamp) Anderson.

Jerry was an avid sailor, hot-rod enthusiast, artist and a builder. He also loved to travel, ride...

Feb 6, 2015

Barbara "Ba" M. Corcoran

Barbara "Ba" M. Corcoran, a longtime resident of Fox Lake since 1955, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2015. She was born May 16, 1942 in Chicago to Leonard and Winona (nee Hagen) Schultz.

Ba loved camping, cooking, watching old movies and shopping. Ba took care of everyone and...

Feb 5, 2015

Lillian R. Kazlausky

Lillian R. Kazlausky, an eighty year resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Winchester House Healthcare Center in Libertyville at the age of 99.

Lillian is survived by her dear children, Fritz (Bunny) Kazlausky, Carol Meyer, Richard (Jan) Kazlausky, Sandra (Dave) Kruger and...

Jan 24, 2015

William "Bill" D. Lewis, Sr.

William "Bill" D. Lewis, Sr., a long-time Lake County resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2015. He was born in Chicago on May 13, 1943 to William L. and Audrey A. (nee Wright) Lewis.

Bill loved fishing, skydiving and riding his motorcycle....

Jan 20, 2015

Peter "Pete" Lishamer Sr.

Peter "Pete" Lishamer Sr., 71, a 28 year resident of Ingleside, formerly of Spring Grove and Antioch, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at NIMC in McHenry, IL. He was born November 13, 1943 in Chicago to Joseph and Lorraine (nee Stoltman) Lishamer.

Prior to his retirement, he was a...

Jan 19, 2015

Joanne B. Nevins

Joanne B. Nevins, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away January 19, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1929 in Reading, PA to John and Erma (nee Baer) Brunner.

Joanne enjoyed spending time with her family.

Joanne will be deeply missed by her loving daughter, Bradley (David)...

Jan 2, 2015

Lawrence Hagen

Lawrence Hagen, 84, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 2, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.

Born on June 11, 1930 in Chicago, Larry moved to the Spring Grove area in the mid-1960s.  He was employed with Illinois Bell Telephone/AT&T for 37 years until his...

Dec 30, 2014

Barbara J. Hudson

Barbara J. Hudson, a 40 year resident of West Lake County area and of Fox Lake for over 25 years, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. She was born on August 4, 1934 in Chicago to Emil and Barbara (nee Behounek) Wahlstrom.

Barbara will be deeply...

Dec 27, 2014

Mary Piff

Mary Piff, 90, a long time resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Spring Grove and Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. She was born on March 5, 1924 in Chicago to John and Virginia (nee Dugo) Divita.

Mary enjoyed watching movies, dancing, doll collecting, cooking...

Dec 27, 2014

Joseph J. Gunnell

Joseph J. Gunnell, 72, a long time resident of Ingleside and Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Chicago to Francis and Mary (nee Maloney) Gunnell. Joseph was a member of the Grant Historical Society, the Republican's Club and also worked with...

Dec 22, 2014

Estelle Borowczyk

Estelle Borowczyk (nee Tanana), our most giving and loving mother, entered the presence of the Lord peacefully on December 22, 2014.

She was born on May 29, 1920 in Chicago to Catherine and Cyprian Tanana. Estelle was one of five children, Jean (Leonard) Firlick, Ben (Carmen) Tanana, Emil (Mona) Tanana and...

Dec 13, 2014

Carol A. Jayko

Carol A. Jayko, a long time resident of McHenry since 1967, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2014. She was born on December 15, 1942 in Chicago to Carl and Elizabeth (nee Bodnar) Piekut.  Carol was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing. Carol was a secretary at Terry's Sportswear for...