obituaries

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...

Nov 14, 2024

James "Jim" Schroth, 66, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.  He was born November 9, 1958.

Jim grew up in Fox Lake and was a 1976 graduate of Grant Community High School.  He began his career at the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for the Fox...

Nov 6, 2024

Gene "Butch" Zachar, 77, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home.  He was born March 11, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Stanley and Barbara "Tillie" (nee Eichermueller) Zachar.

Butch enjoyed boating, fishing, and snowmobiling.  He retired from AT&T after working there for over 30 years.

Survivors include his...

Nov 5, 2024

Louis David Olandese "Bud", 76, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington.  He was born April 13, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Louis Peter and Marilyn (nee Wager) Olandese.

Bud grew up in Fox Lake and was a 1966 graduate of Grant Community High School.  ...

Oct 16, 2024

***A celebration of Matthew's life will be held:

Saturday, November 9 : 2pm-5pm Riverside Pizza and Pub 102 E Main St St Charles, IL 60174

Matthew S. Connelly, 60, passed away October 16, 2024.  Matthew was born April 20, 1964, Lagrange, Illinois to the late John and Jeanne Connelly.  Matt was the cherished...

Oct 13, 2024

Services will be private.  Burial will be in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.

Oct 6, 2024

Jude Camillo Pinto, MD, 79, of Ingleside, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born July 19, 1945, in Belgaum, Karnataka, India.

Dr. Pinto attended medical school at Bombay University, and immigrated to the United States for post-graduation studies.  With his best friend from medical school, Dr. Thomas Thandupurakal,...

Oct 5, 2024

Thomas "Pops" Ward, 77, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born in Evanston, December 19, 1946, to the late Thomas Henderson Ward VII and Victoria "Vickie" (nee Freeder) Ward.

Pops was a 1965 graduate of Grant Community High School. He...

Sep 24, 2024

Services will be private.

Sep 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donna Kazmier, who left us peacefully on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at the age of 87. Donna was a beloved sister, aunt, and cousin, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Donna was the cherished daughter of the late...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas "Doc" Fowler, 63 of Johnsburg, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Tom was born March 29, 1961 in Harvard, Illinois to Thomas and Arlene Fowler.  Tom graduated from Johnsburg High School in 1980. He was a proud member of the 1978-1979 sectional championship basketball team and the Johnsburg High...

Sep 2, 2024

Louise Marie Carter (nee Kay), of St. Petersburg, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully September 2, 2024, in St. Petersburg.  She was born August 6, 1932, in Chicago, to the late Henry and Lena Firesinger.  Louise was the beloved partner of the late Leanne Saar; loving mother of Joann (Michael) Young and the late John William...