obituaries

Jan 27, 2011

Richard Krause, Jr. of Spring Grove passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was born on February 13, 1947 in North Carolina. Richard proudly served as a Marine in Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna (nee Huffine); his son Richard (Hope) Krause III; and by his dear grandchildren Russell and Quintin. Many other...

Jan 17, 2011

Urban Verschuren of Spring Grove Died Monday January 17, 2011. He was born November 6, 1920 in Chicago to Herbert and Clara (nee Lisk) Verschueren.

Urban will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service is being planned by the family and will be held at a later time.

Jan 14, 2011

Howard "Bud" Scott life long resident of Fox Lake and well known figure in the community died early Friday morning at the age of 75.

Scott was a trustee and former president of the Lake Villa Fire Protection District Board and helped preside over the construction and 2008 opening of its new substation in Lindenhurst....

Jan 8, 2011

Thea Berta, age 90 Devoted wife of the late Charles Berta Loving mother of Michael Berta and Susan (Jim) Moulis Beloved grandmother of Melissa (Steve) Banaszynski and James Moulis Dear sister of the late Russell Reum Service and interment are private. Memorials in her name may be made to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 606 Potter Road,...

Jan 7, 2011

Edward R. Connell, 75, of Ingleside, passed away on Friday, January 7th, 2011. He was born in Chicago on July 31st, 1935 to Edward and Emily (Milanowski) Connell.

Edward was the scout master of troop 179 and was instrumental in helping 12 young men become Eagle Scouts. He also enjoyed fishing and painting with oils....

Jan 6, 2011

Stephanie M. Korytowski, 86, a long time resident of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was born February 2, 1924 in Chicago to Jan and Mabel (nee Plandowski) Sadowski.

Stephanie was a longtime parishioner at St. Wenceslaus Church in Chicago and then became an active member at St....

Jan 6, 2011

Visitation for Joan D. Kunkle, 79, of Fox Lake will be Saturday, January 15, 2011, 1 PM until the 3 PM memorial service at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.

Born February 16, 1931 in New Kensington , PA , she passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Advocate...

Jan 3, 2011

Karla J. Lyons, 51, a resident of Antioch, IL passed away on Monday January 3, 2011. She was born on April 25, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Valeta DeMoss.

Karla enjoyed being with her pets and gardening. She is survived by her loving husband Bill Lyons and many dear relatives and friends....

Dec 27, 2010

Mary Louise O'Donnell, 63, of Cripple Creek, Colorado formerly of Lake Villa, IL has passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010. She was born on June 26, 1947 in Chicago to Chester P. and Bernice C. (nee Potoniec) Savage.

A 1965 graduate of Grant Community High School in Ingleside, she earned her BA in Elementary...

Dec 10, 2010

Eugene Bartoszek, 87, of Fox Lake, and recently of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2010. Eugene was born on May 21st, 1923 to Adalbert and Francis Bartoszek.

Eugene was a member of the Lakes Region American Legion Post 703 of Fox Lake as well as a member of the Fox...

Dec 2, 2010

Marion Kay Koske, age 90, passed away on December 2, 2010. She was born on August 30, 1920 in Chicago to George and Elizabeth (nee Alexander) Kay.

Marion retired from IBM in 1985 after 25 years. She enjoyed knitting and baking and her cookies were "legendary". Marion was a regular at the local McDonald's for...

Dec 2, 2010

Please go directly to the church for the visitation/service. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL

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Nov 30, 2010

Charlotte Vicek age 79

A resident of Ballwin MO formerly of Ingleside and Chicago passed away November 30, 2010. She was born October 7, 1931 in Chicago to Robert and Rose Vlasta (nee Vokac) Minarik.

Charlotte enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working on puzzles, gardening, arts and crafts, travel, and celebrating...

Nov 28, 2010

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Nov 21, 2010

Nicholas Dohrn, 86, a resident of Schaumburg, formerly of Naples, FL and Norwood Park, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010. He was born on March 25, 1924 in Chicago to Nicholas and Anna Dohrn. Nicholas was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he was stationed in France and Germany. He was employed at American Brake...

Nov 17, 2010

Claire A. Driscoll, age 69, a long time resident of Arlington Heights, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. She was born on Nov. 3, 1941 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Charles and Delsia (nee Kuhn) Driscoll. Claire was employed at Marmot Corporation, Thomas Organ Co., and DaMiano & Graham for over 21 years as Vice President of Operations. She...

Nov 16, 2010

Hill, Arthur E., Jr. Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. He was born in Fox Lake on July 27, 1929 to Arthur E. and Margaret (nee Bubbels) Hill, Sr. Arthur was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Gurnee American Legion, Post 771...

Nov 14, 2010

Kathleen Larson, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010. She was born June 26, 1946 in Chicago to Edward and Ann (nee Musser) Wieczorek. Kathleen love reading, spending time with her family and traveling. She also loved cooking and going to plays. She was also a cook at the Marine Grill in Fox Lake for 10...

Nov 13, 2010

A lifetime resident of Fox Lake, Il. died on Sat. Nov. 13, 2010 at home. She was born on December 5, 1952 in Chicago to Ralph "Hoot" and Jeanette "Jean" Conroyd.

Annie graduated from St Bede Catholic grade school. She attended Grant Community High School where she was an active 4 yr. member of the...

Nov 12, 2010

Terry Smith, 63, a resident of Johnsburg, passed away on Friday November 12, 2010. He was born on June 18th, 1947 to Leonard and Opal (Cauble) Smith.

Terry loved to garden and loved spending time with his family, especially his 11 grandkids.

Terry is survived by Janet, his loving wife of 44 years,...