obituaries

Sep 21, 2013

Evelyn Florence Janus, a longtime resident of Wauconda, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2013. She was born on December 14, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Florence (nee Mossey) Raskow.

Evelyn loved to spend her time watching Westerns, particularly ones starring John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. She was an avid reader who also...

Sep 17, 2013

Honey Jesse, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of California, Arizona, Hawaii and Kuwait, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2013. She was born on December 5, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to Alvin and Irene (nee O'Donnell) Crane.

Honey was a devoted military wife and mother, often taking in single servicemen and make them...

Sep 9, 2013

Daniel Joseph Suchanek, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away on September 9, 2013. He was born on January 8, 1943 in Brighton Park in Chicago to Joseph and Wanda (nee Kaleta) Suchanek.

Daniel was a Chicago Police Officer and retired after 24 loyal years. Like many proud Chicagoans, he loved all Chicago teams,...

Sep 8, 2013

Patrick Stepler

Patrick Stepler, a resident of Ingleside, passed away on Spetember 8, 2013. He was born October 4, 1958, in Andersonville, Indiana to Robert and Bonnie (nee Nicholas) Stepler. Patrick was a Harley enthusiast who loved to cook, enjoyed boating, playing guitar and was an avid reader of mysteries. He was known for fixing...

Aug 30, 2013

Irene Hartmann, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2013. She was born on March 4, 1926 in Chicago to Frank and Theresa (nee Sidlo) Loncsar. Kupkake- as she was known by her professional clown name- enjoyed bringing joy to others as a clown and had graced the cover of TV guide as the Grand...

Aug 30, 2013

Agnes Helen Writz, of Fox Lake since 1959, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2013. She was born on November 6, 1932 in Marshville, WI to Anton and Mary Barbara (nee Hornick) Rausch.

She was a Postal Carrier in Lake Villa and retired after 28 years of proud service. Prior to that, she was employed...

Aug 27, 2013

Esther Weber, a long time resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2013. She was born on August 6, 1931 to Philip and Katherine (nee Schneider) Weber in Gering, Nebraska. Esther spent her life as a candy maker, bringing joy to all those who ate the treats she made. She enjoyed working in her garden,...

Aug 25, 2013

Dr. Gordon L. Stastny, 87, formerly of Berwyn, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2013. He was born on April 22, 1926 in Berwyn, IL to Louis and Dr. Lillian (nee Kadlec) Stastny.

He was a nature lover who especially enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was an associate professor of dentistry for University of Illinois....

Aug 21, 2013

Celia Patyk, a resident of Ingleside, formerly of Chicago, was born on October 5, 1927 and passed away on August 21, 2013.

She was a great cook who enjoyed socializing and telling her one-liners. She loved to gamble, play cards and Bingo as well as travel, especially to Las Vegas.

Celia will be...

Aug 18, 2013

Opal A. Blackman

Opal A. Blackman, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2013. She was born on March 7, 1923 in Hillsboro, Oregon to George and Emma (nee Hornecker) Taylor. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and boating. Opal is survived by her dear children, Cecil (Evelyn) Blackman, Theresa (Dennis) Gimpert and Timothy...

Aug 8, 2013

Bruce W. Beck, a long time resident of Spring Grove, passed away on August 8, 2013. Born on April 7, 1938 in Maywood, IL to Burr and Esther (nee Fortun) Beck. Bruce loved his family and greatly enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a wonderful and devoted Christian. He also enjoyed being...

Aug 6, 2013

Randell "Randy Cash" Underwood, a long time resident of Spring Grove, passed away on August 6, 2013.He was born on March 29, 1938 in Fulton, Mississippi to Carmon and Edith (nee Justice) Underwood. He was an avid Johnny Cash fan and loved singing and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing on Fox Lake....

Aug 2, 2013

David S. Peters, a long time resident of Spring Grove since 1963, passed away on August 2, 2013. He was born on December 9, 1960 in El Paso, TX to Joseph D. and Rose Marie (nee Kerscher) Peters. He was a music lover whether it was listening to music, collecting records or singing songs in German. He...

Aug 1, 2013

Alice Sanderson, 83, of Spring Grove passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2013. She was born February 21, 1930 in Vicksburg, MI to William & Agnes (nee Nutting) Lowery. She was cherished by her foster mother, Ellen.

Alice was a treasured bartender for over 35 years. She loved sewing, making quilts, cooking, gardening, canning...

Aug 1, 2013

Karen Stephens, a resident of Lake County for 37 years, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 9, 1946 in Chicago to Elmer and Marjorie (nee Jones) Kranz.

She was very involved with church where she sang in the choir. She maintained the beauty of...

Jul 28, 2013

Dolores Bacchi (nee Grasso), passed away Sunday, July 28 at her home.She is survived by her daughter, Sandra M. Yinger, her son-in-law Ronald G. Yinger,Jr., her grandsons, Nicholas A., Jordan J., Timothy M. Yinger and granddaughter, Jessica M. Yinger and her two great-granddaughters, Isabella Pauline and Lily Mae Yinger and her great-grandson, Nicholas Allen Yinger, Jr. She...

Jul 27, 2013

Frank Fencl

Frank Fencl, 73, of Fox Lake for more than 35 years, formerly of Oak Park/Berwyn, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Springs of Crystal Lake. He was born on April 29, 1940 in Chicago, to Frank and Irene (nee Janura) Fencl.

Frank was a three sport high school star, played...

Jul 10, 2013

Axel Ullberg pushed away from the dock into his next great adventure with grace and humor on July 10, 2013. Carpenter, inventor, ingenious problem-solver, boater, pilot, and renowned gentle soul, the long-time pillar of the Chain of Lakes Community was born in Chicago on March 22, 1928 to Oli and Ruth (nee Erickson) Ullberg. A veteran of...

Jul 9, 2013

Katherine "Kathy" S. Orbeck, a resident of Spring Grove for 35 years, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 23, 1941 in Roubidoux, Missouri to George and Maude (nee Jackson) Hart. She was a founding member of Spring Grove Lions Club as well as...

Jul 7, 2013

Fran Clemons, 67 A resident of McHenry, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 7, at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. She was born July 16, 1945 in Mayfield, KY to Henry T. and Emma (nee Stacy) Frizell. Fran belonged to Las Vegas Ltd. Club, in her early years enjoyed working at the newspaper stand in...