obituaries

Jun 7, 2013

Carol A. Parker (nee Bartlett), 75, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry. She was born in Chicago to Eleanore (nee Wulf) and Robert Bartlett. She was married in 1956 to Richard L. Parker and was a resident of Fox Lake for 45 years, growing up in McHenry and wintering in Harlingen, TX....

Jun 4, 2013

Robert "Cadillac Bob" Madlener, a 20 year resident of Fox Lake , passed away peacefully on June 4, 2013. He was born on March 27, 1959 in Chicago to William and Dolores (nee Good) Madlener. He was an avid fisherman and an amazing father of three. He was a deep tunnel miner, working all across the United...

May 14, 2013

Elbern E. Kraus 76 A longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 14. He was born February 6, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Edmund and Fay (nee Stone) Kraus. Elbern enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, and was a lifetime member of the Lake Villa VFW Post 4308. Survivors left to cherish...

May 7, 2013

Nacy K. Romano, a long time resident of Ingleside, formerly of Northbrook and Chicago, passed away on May 7, 2013. He was born September 26, 1925 in Chicago to Ross and Mary (nee Gatto) Romano and was united in marriage to Mildred G. Chapman, November 10, 1945 in Chicago. Nacy was a veteran of WWII having served...

Apr 22, 2013

Michael J. Wiznerowicz, 54 of Fox Lake, passed away on April 22, 2013 at his home. Michael lived in the Chain-o-Lakes area all of his life. He owned LaVerne's Catering/Catering by Cory until 2002. Michael had a special skill for cooking, he could make delicious entrees without even having to measure out the ingredients. Michael was a...

Apr 13, 2013

Richard William Stueber, a long time Lake County resident, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1942 in Chicago to William and Dorothy Gerhardt-Stueber.

Richard was very active in the community. He was a Grant Township Trustee, on the Board of Directors for Landmark...

Apr 3, 2013

Carmine M. Chirichella, 60, of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born on April 20, 1952, at Long Island, New York. After serving in the Air Force, Carmine worked as a consultant and director in the health information management profession.

A unique and caring soul, Carmine enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family...

Apr 2, 2013

Harland F. Roettiger, a longtime resident of Spring Grove IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 2, 2013. He was born on June 19, 1922 in Platteville, Wisconsin to John and Cora "Floyd" (nee Adkison) Roettiger. He was a veteran in WW II having served with the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division. On May 21, 1949 he...

Mar 23, 2013

Alfred "Al" Boyd Sr. 97

A longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away at Centegra Hospital in McHenry with his Daughter Cindy by his side. Al was born in Chicago on August 20, 1915 to Edward and Felicia (nee Kowalski) Bogucinski . Al took flying lessons at a young age and enjoyed flying and was...

Mar 21, 2013

Wendall Algot Wiserich, age 77, of Fox Lake, IL, formerly of Naperville, IL, was born in Chicago. Dearly beloved husband of Esther(nee Lenauskas). Son of the late Eva Nelson Wiserich and the late Alexander Wiserich. Loving and devoted grandson of the late Elin Carlstrom Nelson Sasenberg, "Gram", and the late Fred Sasenberg, "Gramps." Also preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2013

Joseph "Joe" Richard Usalis, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at his home in Harrison, TN. He was born on December 6, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Joseph R. Usalis, Sr. and Blanch Petak Usalis. Joe grew up in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Grant High School in Ingleside, IL. He attended the University of...

Mar 19, 2013

Glen R. Knack, a life time resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1951, in Chicago to Frank and Elberta (nee Krefft) Knack. He was an Indian Motorcycle enthusiast and loved to spend time with his family. He was a devoted husband, dad...

Mar 14, 2013

Mr. Tromblee was born on May 27, 1937 and passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013.

Mr. Tromblee was a resident of Fox Lake, Illinois at the time of his passing.

Mar 13, 2013

Isabella Juras, a longtime resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2013. She was born on September 18, 1925 in Lithuania to Emilis and Frances Mary Frank. She enjoyed spending time with her family, celebrating Christmas and driving around town in her car. Isabella will be deeply missed by her loving son, Alfred (Cindi)...

Mar 7, 2013

Nicola C. Votino, 91, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Thursday, March 7, at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. He was born February 9, 1922, in Schenectady, NY to Clemente and Maria (nee DiPasquale) Votino. He proudly served in the United States Army, 104th Infantry, "Timberwolves." Nicola was an active member of VFW 4703 where he served as...

Mar 6, 2013

Anthony "Tony" DiPiero, a resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Wheeling, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2013. He was born on March 11, 1962 in Arlington Heights, IL to Bernard J. and Elayne (nee Grechner) DiPiero. Tony will be deeply missed by his uncles Robert "Bob" (Linda) of WI and Matthew "Matt" DiPiero of FL, many...

Mar 2, 2013

Roselle M. Kwak, a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2013. She was born on March 23, 1946 to Roy "Mickey" and Antoinette (nee Damiano) Ross. She was a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 703, chairman for the 10th District Auxiliary and Chairman for Ladies Bingo for 5 years....

Feb 23, 2013

Thomas E. Scott of Ingleside, IL, born March 30, 1960, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the age of 52.

Tommy, as he was affectionately known, lived in the Fox Lake area most of his life. He worked for several marinas selling boats since he was a young boy. He will be remembered most...

Feb 22, 2013

Keeghan Drake McCormack

Keeghan McCormack, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was 19 years old. Keeghan was born in McHenry, IL on September 27, 1993 son of Brendon McCormack and Melissa Stevens Steele. He attended school in Crystal Lake, IL until the age...

Feb 22, 2013

William J. Clausen passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 Born on Oct. 18, 1946, in Waukegan, Ill, to William and Ella (nee Dykstra) Clausen. William was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and hunting on the Chain O' Lakes. William is survived by his loving wife Georgina, with whom he has been united in marriage for...