obituaries

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...

Jul 5, 2013

William E. "Ed" Landwer, Jr., a resident of South Beloit formerly of Fox Lake, passed away on July 5, 2013. He was born on July 26, 1961 in Waukegan to William and Virginia (nee Sander) Landwer, Sr.

He was an avid NASCAR fan and also enjoyed boating and snowmobiling.

Ed is survived by...

Jul 3, 2013

Marian Urbanski, a Fox Lake resident of 38 years, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2013. He was born on March 20, 1924 in Poland. He was the proud owner and operator of Fox Lake Motel. Marian will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 6 years, Krystyna (nee Widlak) Urbanski; his dear children, Leo (Sue)...

Jun 29, 2013

Shirley M. Heffernan, a Lake County resident of 50 years, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2013. She was born on July 14, 1926 in Ortonville, MN to Clifford and Marie (nee Hausauer) Oswood. She loved having fun and spending time with her family. Shirley will be deeply missed by her dear children,...

Jun 27, 2013

Richard J. Perham, a long time resident of Lake County, passed away on June 27, 2013. He was born on August 10, 1937 in Chicago to Edward and Helen (nee Fijalek) Perham. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Korean War. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading...

Jun 27, 2013

John P. Klickmann, 42, a resident of Lakemoor, IL. Passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 27. He was born on October 9, 1970 in Elk Grove, IL, to George and Barbara (nee Hardt) Klickmann.

He was a United States Marine, having served in the Gulf War Infantry. He loved to go fishing, enjoyed carpentry, snowmobiling, fast...

Jun 17, 2013

Donna G. Bielski

Donna G. Bielski (nee Miller) , 67, a resident of McHenry. Passed away peacefully, Monday, June 17, after a courageous six year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on Sept. 27, 1945 in Waukegan, to George and Marcy (nee Smith) Miller.

She loved to go "couponing," enjoyed, boating, ceramics,...