obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Esther N. Schuerr (nee Janssen), 104, of Johnsburg, formerly of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  She was born at home February 3, 1921, in Round Lake, to the late Henry and Emma (nee Krepel) Janssen.

Esther was a very loving mother and known as "mom" and "grandma" to...

Mar 4, 2025

Dawn L. Howland, 53, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at home, in the house she was raised in.  She was born December 26, 1971, in Aurora, to the late James Bernard Howland Sr. and Doreen Dennehy-Ostrowski.

Dawn grew up and attended schools in Fox Lake and graduated from Richmond-Burton High School. ...

Feb 12, 2025

Arthur "Art" W. Gabriel, Jr., 83, of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his Winter home in Fort Pierce, FL.  He Was born July 23, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Bernice and Arthur Gabriel, Sr.

Art is survived by his sons, Michael Gabriel and Mark (Michelle) Gabriel; grandson, Alex Gabriel;...

Feb 11, 2025

It is with sorrow that we mourn the loss of David B Gale, 89, who passed away peacefully at home in Crystal lake, Il on February 11, 2025.

He was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Bryant T. Gale and Margaret (nee Casterline) Gale and grew up in Webster Groves, MO. He was preceded...

Jan 29, 2025

Rosemary Thelen of Johnsburg, passed away January 29, 2025, in her home, after being cared for by her loving family and the support of JourneyCare Hospice.

Rosemary was born July 1,1931, in Forest Park to Umberto and Rose (LaPaglia) Ripani.  She attended St. Bernadine's Catholic School in Forest Park and graduated from Proviso High School, during which...

Jan 18, 2025

Leroy "Lee" LeJeune passed away peacefully in his home in Ingleside on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born December 14, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Eugene and Marguerite (nee Leider) LeJeune.

Lee served in the US Army and Reserves and went...

Jan 15, 2025

Corinne Cetner Pashke Urman General died peacefully January 15, 2025, and joined her parents Joseph and Rose Cetner, brother Joseph Cetner, sister and brother-in-law Roberta and Peter Joyce and their son Timothy, her own beloved children Laura Pashke and Frank Urman, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Pashke, and husbands Jerome Pashke, Frank Urman, and Jack General.  She was born April...

Jan 14, 2025

Deborah "Debi" Tichy, 68, of Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville.

Debi grew up in Bolingbrook and Romeoville.  She married Phill Tichy on November 16, 1984, and they spent over 40 wonderful years together.  Debi enjoyed spending time in Las Vegas and at Ho-Chunk Casino.  In her...

Jan 4, 2025

James D. Paulsen, 81, of Ringwood, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital.  He was born November 18, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Gordon and Lydia (nee Hageli) Paulsen.

In his youth, James enjoyed the outdoors and exploring with his brothers.  He was a car and heavy equipment enthusiast, who...

Jan 3, 2025

Debbie Jean Stetz (nee Mumpy), born July 28, 1954, Wauwatosa, WI to Wendell and Jean (nee Marshall) Mumpy (deceased).  Passed to her eternal reward January 3, 2025, in Lindenhurst, IL.  Former resident of Buffalo Grove, IL for over 40 years.  Beloved wife of Terrence Stetz (43 years).  Loving daughter-in-law of Ernest Sr. and Virginia Stetz (deceased).  Loving...

Dec 24, 2024

Joyce Lynn Deligio passed away peacefully, December 24, 2024.  She was born February 17, 1962 to the late James D. and Diane J. Becchetti.  Joyce was the loving mother of Sam, Dominick (Mara), Daniel (Dana Rhea), Tianna (Steven Monroy) and Nina (D. Gunther) Balensiefer, adoring grandmother of Amayah, Alayna, Ava, and Aylah Monroy and Mable Balensiefer and...

Dec 18, 2024

Gabriel J. Lojdl of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born January 15, 1939, in Slovakia, to Belo and Zofia (nee Chilo) Lojdl.

He and his parents came to the United States in 1952, where they settled in...

Dec 12, 2024

Services will be private.

Dec 7, 2024

Lawrence T. Quirk, 81, a resident of the Ingleside area for 38 years, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Victory Lakes, Lindenhurst.  He was born September 12, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Frank and Sylvia (nee Larsen) Quirk.

Lawrence grew up in Chicago and was a graduate of Carl Schurz High School. ...

Dec 6, 2024

Marian "Mae" S. Streb (nee Kortas), 87, of Fox Lake, formerly of Palatine, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at home.  She was born April 13, 1937, in Chicago, to the late Lawrence and Genevieve (nee Sweda) Kortas.

Survivors include her children, Jackie (Steve) LeBreck, Michelle Lomas, Anne Marie (John) Robinson, and Albert V. (Stacy)...

Dec 5, 2024

Betty L. Williams (nee Rider), 88, of Lake Bluff, IL, formerly a longtime resident of Grand Blanc, MI, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Sheridan of Green Oaks, Lake Bluff.  She was born August 30, 1936, in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late H. Kenneth and Ruby L. (nee Smith) Rider-Reynolds.

Betty...

Nov 27, 2024

Patricia "Patti" Ann Messling-Wysocki, 75, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at home.  She was born November 12, 1949, in Springfield, IL, to the late Alvin and Kathryn (nee Felker) Messling.

Patti grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Ursuline Academy.  She went on to earn a bachelor's degree...

Nov 24, 2024

"Big Al" Matheson, 73, of Fox Lake, Illinois and Grand Rivers, Kentucky, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Kentucky.  He was born March 2, 1951, in Chicago, to the late Wallace and Phyllis (nee Jacobson) Matheson.

Al grew up in Wonder Lake, Illinois and did custodial work for S.C. Johnson & Son and...

Nov 21, 2024

Aloysious "Al" Zaremba, Jr., 85, of Lakemoor, formerly of Pistakee Highlands, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Alden Terrace of McHenry.  He was born August 6, 1939, in Chicago, to the late Aloysious Sr. and Veronica (nee Lapinski) Zaremba.

Al worked for over 40 years as a certified mechanic at Rouse's Auto Repair in...

Nov 20, 2024

HEY THERE COWABUNGA DUDES . . . Ron, 77, of Lake Villa, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  He was born, in Chicago, January 10, 1947, to the late Marie and Arne Anderson.

Ron graduated from Grant Community High School and went on to serve his country in the Army from 1966-1969.

He...