obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2014

Matthew J. Scholle

Matthew J. Scholle, a 10 year resident of Antioch, former longtime resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Chicago to John "Jack" and Genevieve (nee Czajkowski) Scholle.

Matthew was a devout Catholic for his entire life and was a...

Jan 23, 2014

Martin A. Freund

Martin A. Freund, a life time resident of the Fox Lake/Ingleside area, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2014. He was born in Elmhurst, IL on June 7, 1931 to Alfred and Carrie (nee Falkenstein) Freund.

Martin greatly enjoyed bowling and boating in his younger years. He enjoyed building and...

Jan 22, 2014

Justin M. Radcliffe

Justin M. Radcliffe, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away on January 22, 2014. He was born in Chicago on March 31, 1990.

Justin was the proud father of Michael, loving son of Timothy Radcliffe and Denise McMahon, loving brother of Brian, Vince, Nick, Amber, Brandon and Jake, beloved grandson...

Jan 21, 2014

Mavis A. Sheridan

Mavis A. Sheridan, a 17 year resident of Ingleside, formerly of Highwood, IL, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2014. She was born on October 3, 1929 in Harmony, Minnesota to Theodore and Leona (nee Johnson) Opsahl.

Mavis loved to garden, travel and was an avid Cubs fan. She enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2014

Cynthia M. Reimers

A longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Advocate Condell  Hospital in Libertyville. She was born December 8, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Al and Eleanor (nee Doneski) Anderson.

Cynthia went back to school in her later years to become a registered nurse, a proud accomplishment...

Jan 5, 2014

Sandra O. Howsam

Sandra O. Howsam, a long time resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on January 5, 2014. She was born on February 25, 1966 in Waukegan to Kenneth and Gladys (nee Bedony) Howsam.

Sandra was a very loving and giving person who loved being outdoors, especially in her garden. She...

Jan 3, 2014

Russell J. Smetana

Russell J. Smetana, recently of Winthrop Harbor, formerly of Fox Lake since 1968, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014. He was born on December 15, 1933 in Chicago to John and Leona (nee Wozniak) Smetana.

Russell was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean...

Dec 22, 2013

Marion Joan Greenwald, a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away on December 22, 2013. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Oak Park, IL to Fred "Red" and Catherine (nee Richling) Schulze.

Marion was an avid gardener who also enjoyed cooking, most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Marion...

Dec 21, 2013

Diana Marie LaBelle Murgatroyd died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at home, surrounded by family.  She was born and raised in Chicago.  She graduated from Alvernic High School.  Through her brothers, she met the love of her life, Charles Murgatroyd.  They were married December 23, 1951.  In April of 1957 the Murgatroyds moved their growing family to Pistakee Highlands.  There...

Dec 17, 2013

Bernice A. Cummings 92, a resident of Wauconda, formerly of Fox Lake and Chicago, passed away peacefully at Wauconda Health Care Center. Born on June 13, 1921 in Eagle River, WI to John and Kazimera (nee Judis) Sarkauskas.

Bernice was a very avid gardener and artist who painted beautiful oil paintings of landscapes. She enjoyed time spent...

Dec 16, 2013

Melvin Harrison

Melvin Harrison, of Fox Lake, formerly on Kentucky, passed away on December 16, 2013. He was born on August 26, 1927 in Farmington, KY to Edgar and Lovie (nee Wiggins) Harrison.

Melvin loved to fish and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Melvin will be deeply missed...