obituaries

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,...

Mar 1, 2014

John K. Longley, Sr., 93, a resident of McHenry since 1957, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014. He was born in Little Falls, Minnesota to Lawrence D. and Helga (nee Wilburg) Longley.

John was a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force with service in WWII and Korean War. He...

Mar 1, 2014

Julio Ojeda passed away peacefully Satuday, March 1, 2014.

He was born July 12, 1946 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Julio and Luz (nee Colon) Ojeda.

Julio worked as a custodian for the May Whitney School in Lake Zurich for many years and enjoyed interacting with the children and staff. He loved spending...

Feb 23, 2014

Fred "Bud" L. Schaer, Jr., longtime resident of Fox Lake and Ingleside, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2014. He was born on February 17, 1935 in Chicago to Fred L. Sr. and Gladys (nee Ballard) Schaer.

Bud attended Fox Lake Grade School and graduated from Grant High School. After graduating he served in the U.S. Army...

Feb 21, 2014

David A. Murrey, a life time resident of Fox Lake, passed away on February 21, 2014. He was born on March 27, 1948 in Oak Park, IL to Thomas D. and Loretta (nee Buikema) Murrey.

In 1973 David, along with his brother Greg, formed a partnership and began Murrey Trucking until 1979 when they purchased...

Feb 19, 2014

Norman Wayne Robinson, of Lake County, formerly of Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 19, 2014. He was born on January 24, 1956 in Booneville, Mississippi to Leland and Mary (nee Cartwright) Robinson. Wayne, as he was known by everyone, was one of #1 salesmen at Rockenbach Chevrolet as well as Ray Chevrolet in...

Feb 19, 2014

Loretta M. Murrey , a life time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2014. She was born on December 26, 1928 in Berwyn to Ralph and Marie (nee Everetts) Buikema.

Loretta enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as attending the Fox Lake Senior Luncheon. She also worked for many...

Feb 6, 2014

Karen D. Eichhorst passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2014.

She was born February 26, 1937 in Chilton, Wisconsin to Doc and Ruth (nee Neslon) Humlecker.

Karen enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading and traveled throughout the United States.

She is survived by her cherished children, Peggy Eichhorst of Ingleside, James Eichhorst of Boston, Massachusetts,...

Feb 3, 2014

Stanley DiDomenico

Stanley DiDomenico, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2014. He was born October 22, 1930 in Chicago to Flostano and Maria (nee Tiritelli) DiDomenico. Stanley was a generous, genuine and kind person who was an avid Cubs fan and loved The Three Stooges. Stanley served as a mechanic in...

Feb 2, 2014

Jim Boesch

Jim Boesch, 79, a long time resident of Ingleside, passed away on February 2, 2014. He was born on March 8, 1934 in Primrose, Nebraska to Leo Peter and Helen (nee Schafer) Boesch.

Jim served in the Sea Bees in Gulf Port, Mississippi. He was an expert wood worker and enjoyed...