obituaries

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...

Mar 14, 2014

Kathryn Eileen Hastings, a longtime resident of Ingleside since 1968, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014. She was born in Chicago on May 1, 1929 to Edward and May (nee Ryan) Dempsey.

Kathryn was an avid card player and played in her Bunco group for many years. She enjoyed being with her family, especially with her...

Mar 12, 2014

Donald T. Williams Sr., 72, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was born in Chicago on September 29, 1941 to Joseph and Stephanie (nee Kowatch) Williams.

Don owned and operated Don Williams Concrete Construction, he enjoyed traveling up North to his cabin, loved his dog "Murphy," enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Mar 11, 2014

Carol Andrews passed away peacefully on March 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Salem, WI for over 30 years; prior to living in Wisconsin, she lived in Illinois for over 30 years. She was born on December 4, 1940 in Hazard Co., KY to Oscar and Beulah "Marcella" (nee Abel) Buckman. Carol was...

Mar 9, 2014

Janice Noah, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away on March 9, 2014. She was born on February 3, 1957 in Blue Island to Frederick and Jean (nee Johnson) Noah.

Janice enjoyed playing Bingo and Words with Friends. She also loved to go fishing and traveling to Ludington, MI for family reunions.

Janice ...

Mar 6, 2014

Richard A. Jones, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Ardmore, Alabama to David and Laura (nee Cobble) Jones.

Richard worked for Oscar Mayer foods and retired from there after 30 years of service. He was an avid Cubs fan...

Mar 3, 2014

Viola C. Dam, longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014. Prior to living in Fox Lake, she was a longtime resident of Kenosha and Mercer, Wisconsin.

She was born on September 12, 1915 in Somers, WI to August and Stella (nee Fonk) Neu. Viola was united in marriage to Leo A. Dam,...