obituaries

Dec 28, 2012

Patricia A. Gasiorowski, a long time resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2012. She was born in Chicago to Charles and Jane (nee Downing) Owen. She loved children, animals, doing crafts, camping and gardening. She was also a member of The McHenry Women of the Moose. Patricia will be deeply missed by her loving...

Dec 25, 2012

Rose R. Kendra Nee Drabek, age 101 A resident of Fox Lake since 1977; former resident of Long Lake since 1954 died on Wednesday, December 25 in Libertyville. Rose was born on March 23, 1911 in Chicago, IL to Peter P. and Julia (nee Nowak) Drabek. She was a longtime member of St. Bede Catholic Church in...

Dec 23, 2012

William Delbert Flury, a resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012. He was born in Saskatchewan, Canada where he was then adopted by Delbert Leland and Erma Lucille (nee Pick) Flury. He passionately devoted his life to the United States Navy and as a chief warrant officer CWO-4. After retirement he assumed the position...

Dec 23, 2012

James C. Seplak, of Leisure Village, formerly of Berwyn, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012. He was born on May 10, 1927 in Chicago to Stefan and Mary (nee Janksy) Seplak. He loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and fishing. James will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Ilse (nee Nickel)...

Dec 21, 2012

Richard Clarence Flood, a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2012. He was born on October 6, 1958 in Chicago to Robert and Darlene (nee Johnson) Flood. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed boating, wave running and playing his guitar. He also loved to sing karaoke and ride his motorcycle. Richard...

Dec 21, 2012

Eileen McGuire, nee Enright

Eileen McGuire, a Chain-o-Lakes resident since 1971, formerly of Chicago, , passed away peacefully on December 21, 2012. She was born on October 19, 1920 in Chicago to John and Anne (nee O'Laughlin) Enright. She was an active member at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church as well as various Johnsburg/McHenry...

Dec 17, 2012

Veronica "Ronnie" Behnke

Veronica "Ronnie" Behnke, a resident of Spring Grove for most of her life, lately of McHenry, passed away on December 17, 2012. She was born on May 19, 1916 in Rietbrock, WI to Albert and Hatie (nee Jakubowski) Stencil. She was a past member of American Legion Auxiliary Women of the Moose...

Dec 16, 2012

Georgianne Palinski

Georgianne Palinski, of Round Lake Beach, passed away on December 16, 2012. She was born on October 10, 1943 in Chicago to Adam and Georgia (nee Hayden) Rzechula. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. Family was first and foremost to her. She enjoyed attending all children's events and creating her...

Dec 10, 2012

Grace Viola (Schrack) Salava

Grace Viola (Schrack) Salava, 91, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2012 in McHenry, IL, at the McHenry Villa under hospice care. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 1921, the only child of Frederick Conrad Schrack and Mildred Matson Schrack. She was raised in Chicago and educated in...

Dec 4, 2012

Arthur W. Soderlund, 83, of Ingleside, formerly of Rolling Meadows, passed away peacefully Dec. 4, 2012 at Hillcrest Retirement Village in Round Lake Beach. Arthur was born June 21, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to Erick and Hilma (nee Rolfson) Soderlund. He served in the Army as a paratrooper and jumped during the 1951 Atom Bomb tests in...

Nov 27, 2012

Marie "Kathy" McClain, a resident of McHenry for the past 15 years, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2012. She was born on March 29, 1953 in La Mesa, CA to Chester and Winifred (nee Workman) McClain. She was a longtime employee of McHenry Dental Center. Kathy will be deeply missed by her loving children, Bryan Thompson...

Nov 26, 2012

Danielle Nicole Waltz, 14, of Ingleside. Beautiful daughter of Craig and Nancy (nee Hayes) Waltz was born in Libertyville on August 7, 1998 and passed away November 26, 2012. She was precious, smart, pretty, funny, and a joy to be around. She was deep-spirited, very artistic, enjoyed writing and was also a cheerleader. She loved everyone; she...

Nov 23, 2012

Joseph Diedrich, 81, passed away peacefully November 23, 2012 at Paradise Park Assisted Living, in Fox Lake, Ill. Joseph was born August 18, 1931, in Volo, Ill. to Jacob and Barbara (nee Brown) Diedrich. He was raised in Volo, Ill. on the family farm and joined the United States Army and served his country for two years....

Nov 21, 2012

Susan Palmieri Susan Palmieri 55, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 in Barrington. Born on April 8, 1957, in Shelbyville, IN, to Robert and Diane (nee Merritt) Andreas. Sue loved everything and everyone around her. She loved her family to the moon and back, fighting for...

Nov 5, 2012

Bruce D. Heimark, 86, of Fox Lake, Formerly of Minneapolis, peacefully passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. Born on January 2, 1926, in Fargo, ND, to Dr. Julius J. and Esther (nee Moe) Heimark.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Leone (nee Highland); his dear children, Kristine (James) Schneiter, The late...

Oct 30, 2012

Harry Gorski, Jr., a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012. He was born on June 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Sophie (nee Cwierz) Gorski, Sr.

He greatly enjoyed being with his family, spending time with his grandchildren and especially attending his grandson's baseball games.

Oct 29, 2012

Paul Jesus John Minkalis was born on July 9, 1955, in Chicago, IL, to George and Anna (nee Kowan) Minkalis. He passed away peacefully on October 29, 2012.

He was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. To Paul, nothing was more important than his family. He was an avid fisherman and, as a long-time...

Oct 22, 2012

Alfons "Al" Brunner 76, of Fox Lake, Former longtime resident of Mt. Prospect, peacefully passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. Born on September 10, 1936, in Chicago, Ill, to John and Theresa (nee Kampitch) Brunner. Al was an avid, loyal, Blackhawks Hockey Fan,was a "comedian" who joked around all of the time, enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 12, 2012

Mark Jarocki Mark Jarocki 42, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 Born on April 18, 1970, in McHenry, Ill, to Michael and Carol (nee Marunde) Jarocki. Mark was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the "Snow Seekers" snowmobile club, enjoyed woodworking, and was a Captain Pilot who proudly worked his way up to his personal...

Oct 11, 2012

Richard John Jokela, a long time resident of Johnsburg, passed away on October 11, 2012. He was born in Bessemer, MI on April 20, 1949 to Arne and Linda (nee Kompsie) Jokela. He was a lifetime Detroit Lions fan, an avid boater and basketball fan. Richard will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Karrie (nee Killoren)...