obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2024

Lee A. Morley passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024.  He was born April 30, 1951, to  Leroy and Arlene (nee Bracher) Morley and grew up in Round Lake, IL.

He was the loving father to Clint Morley, Carrie (Jimmy) Costa, Brett (Melissa) Morley, and Jason Morley; cherished grandfather to Cade Morley, Brooke Costa, Skyler...

Aug 26, 2024

Mae R. Boesch, 83, of Ingleside, unexpectedly passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at her home.  She was born December 16, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Maurice and Margaret (nee Bonja) Britt.

Mae enjoyed music, playing the piano, and horses.

Survivors include her children, Sharon (Scott) Cole and Rich Boesch; and grandchildren,...

Aug 25, 2024

Stanley A. Luta, Jr., 79, of Trevor, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024.  He was born October 26, 1944, in Chicago, to the late Stanley and Mabel (nee Konopacz) Luta.

Stanley was a past President of the Kiwanis Club and Historical Society of Des Plaines and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  He was a member of the...

Aug 23, 2024

William Parry Thomas, Jr. passed away peacefully,  August 23, 2024.  He was born in Rockland, Maine, February 08, 1941 to the late William Parry Thomas, Sr. and Edith Thomas.

William was the beloved husband of Anne L. (nee Morrissey) for almost 58 years.  He was the loving father of Michael W. (Jennifer) Thomas and Megan (Ryan) Carney...

Aug 23, 2024

Michael "Mike" Carroll, 59 of Colorado Springs, CO passed away peacefully in his home with wife, Tamra by his side, on August 23, 2024. Mike was born in Northlake, IL on December 3, 1964.

Services for Mike will be held Friday, August 30, 2024. Visitors are welcome from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hamsher Lakeside...

Aug 22, 2024

Linda S. Mazan, 69, of Fox Lake, Illinois.  Passed away peacefully at home, August 22, 2024.  Linda was born July 31, 1955 to Don and Lola Arlene Buss, Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Linda's was the long time companion of Kurt Freund, it would have been 39 years on August 25, 2024, she was the loving mother...

Aug 21, 2024

Carol Marie Jarocki, 85, passed away peacefully, August 21, 2024.  Carol was born in Forest Park, Illinois, March 15, 1939 to the late Emil and Marie Marunde.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Thomas Jarocki, Sr., loving mother of Michael Thomas (Jennifer Lynn) Jarocki, Jr. and the late Mark Emil Jarocki and Matthew Ernst...

Aug 10, 2024

The visitation for Mr. Rafael Roa, 63, of Fox Lake, will be Thursday, August 15, from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Interment will be private.

Aug 8, 2024

Kimberley "Kimmy" Michelle Schneider-Lowrey, age 38, of Round Lake, Illinois, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2024. Kimmy was born on October 8, 1985, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. She graduated from Grant High School in Fox Lake. Kimmy later earned a degree with honors from ITT Technical Institute in web design.

Kimmy was the loving...