obituaries

Jun 22, 2014

Kenneth K. Hamsher

Kenneth K. Hamsher, age 91, former resident of Johnsburg, and longtime resident and business owner of K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, Ltd.  in Fox Lake, IL died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

He was born in Flint, Michigan on Oct. 22, 1922, and was...

Jun 18, 2014

James H. Taylor

James H. Taylor, former resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2014 surrounded by his children. He was born on December 28, 1928 in Yuma, AZ to Jason and Lila (nee Hanson) Taylor. He spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Montana. It was there...

Jun 16, 2014

Lucille H. Becker

Lucille H. Becker (nee Sonntag), longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2014. Prior to living in Fox Lake, she was a resident of Hudson, FL and Chicago, IL.

She was born on October 24, 1916 in Chicago, IL to Victor and Charlotte (nee Dargatz) Sonntag....

Jun 13, 2014

Mike Duwe

Mike Duwe, longtime resident of Chain O' Lakes, passed away on June 13, 2014.

He was born on March 2, 1958 in Ludwigsburg, Germany to Jack Duwe and Margaret (nee Schmidt) Fields. Mike loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping.

Mike will be deeply missed...

Jun 11, 2014

Elizabeth R. "Betty" (nee Klauer) Schaer

Elizabeth R. "Betty" Schaer, a long time resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2014. Betty was born August 30, 1933, in Detroit, MI to LaVerne and Eileen (nee Mayhew) Klauer.

Betty had many passions. She fell in love with ice skating at a young...

Jun 9, 2014

Christopher J. Howard

Christopher J. Howard, 64, longtime resident of Lake Villa and Fox Lake,  passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. Chris was born on May 24, 1950, Waukegan, IL to William and Doreen (nee Ellingworth) Howard.

Chris was a member of the Fox Lake – Grant Township Historical Society, an avid history...

May 20, 2014

Eleanore A. Bieder

Eleanore A. Bieder, a long time resident of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2014. She was born April 27, 1922 in Chicago to Arthur and Ella (nee Folkens) Holder.

She loved traveling the country with her sister Edyth. Eleanore  wintered in Arizona for the...

May 4, 2014

Walter J. Ream III

Walter J. Ream III, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. Walter was born on September 20, 1944 in Peru, IL to Walter J. II and Leona (nee Michael) Ream.

Walter attended Marmion Military Academy and continued his education at Parks Aeronautical College. Walter served...

May 3, 2014

Baby Edward, our precious little boy.

Those big deep blue eyes, lovely smile, and chunky cheeks gave us so much joy and happiness.

You stayed with us for a short time but you will be in our hearts forever....

Apr 24, 2014

Michael D. Emerick

Michael D. Emerick, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Ottawa, IL and New York, passed away on April 24, 2014. He was born on January 4, 1968 in Niagara Falls, New York to David and Shirley (nee Kirby) Emerick.

Michael was a member of the Knights of Columbus in...

Apr 23, 2014

Tarvin "Harry" Purdom of Fox Lake

Tarvin "Harry" W. Purdom, 85, was born on August 4, 1928 in Chicago to Tarvin A. and Emily (Wolter) Purdom.  He passed away peacefully on April 23, 2014 in the company of his loving family.

Harry's career was in the grocery...

Apr 20, 2014

James S. Kozik

James S. Kozik, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2014. He was born on August 23, 1948 in Waukegan to Stanley, Jr. and Helen (nee Drozd) Kozik.

Jim worked for the Illinois Toll Highway Authority- M4, and was a member...

Apr 18, 2014

Paul W. Waltz, Jr.

Paul W. Waltz Jr., a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away on April 18, 2014. He was born in 1939 in Tucson, AZ to Paul, Sr. and Ernestine (nee Fay) Waltz.

Paul was a University of Chicago Alumnus, where he completed both an undergraduate degree...

Apr 15, 2014

John "Jack" R. Turnwall

John "Jack" R. Turnwall, a 40 year resident of Schaumburg, recently of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully and joined his beloved wife Lorrie on April 15, 2014.  He was born on August 29, 1935 in Chicago to Roy and Ruth (nee Bjorklund) Turnwall.

Jack was a graduate...

Apr 12, 2014

Joseph W. Rougeau

Joseph W. Rougeau , of Fox Lake, passed away on April 12, 2014. He was born on May 11, 1965 in Oak Park, IL to Glennard and Josephine (nee Miller) Rougeau.

Joseph was a very kind-hearted person who loved to spend time with his...

Apr 7, 2014

Leona Hope Taylor

Leona Hope Taylor, a long time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2014. She was born on August 16, 1947 in Chicago to Harry and Estelle (nee Thompson) Bogseth.

Leona was a dependable, caring, nurturing and loving person, a good friend, loving sister and...

Mar 31, 2014

Catherine M. Freund

Catherine M. Freund, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2014. She was born on January 2, 1928 in Chicago to Joseph and Catherine (nee Martini) Wagner.

Catherine was an avid fan of Chicago Cubs, Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks and knew the averages of many of...

Mar 28, 2014

Ronald Roman Malanchuk

Ronald Roman Malanchuk , a 25 year resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on March 28, 2014. He was born on June 9, 1936 in Manitoba, Canada to Michael and Pearl (nee Kuruchka) Malanchuk.

Ronald proudly served...

Mar 19, 2014

Gibson, Gary M. of Leisure Village in Fox Lake for 27 years, joined his Mom and Dad in Heaven on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was born on January 15, 1951, in Chicago to Bill and Jackie Gibson. He loved trains and old steam engines. He enjoyed talking about his yearly trip to the Sycamore Steam Show....

Mar 15, 2014

Kalyn R. McCart, of Fox Lake, passed away on March 15, 2014. She was born in Wichita, KS on May 3, 1988 to Wade McCart and Margaret (nee Qualls) Wert.

Kalyn will be deeply missed by her loving parents, Wade McCart and Margaret (Troy) Wert, her companion, Matthew Bock, her son, Jacob Matthew Bock, her siblings, Bo...