obituaries

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...

Aug 2, 2024

Rosemary Worklan (nee Quin) was born on November 10, 1930, in Elizabeth, NJ to L.P. "Bill" and Mary Quin. She left this earth as she lived her life, graciously and peacefully on August 2, 2024.

Rosemary, along with her family, moved to Waukegan, IL as a young child and spent the rest of her life...

Jul 28, 2024

Diane M. Neiss (nee Freund), 94, of Johnsburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at The Cottages of Fox Lake.  She was born May 12, 1930, in Woodstock, to the late Martha (nee Miller) and Leo Freund.  Diane married the late Carl J. Neiss September 29, 1951.

Diane was a graduate of McHenry High School. ...

Jul 27, 2024

Audrey Roettiger (nee Carlson), 96, of Round Lake Beach, formerly a longtime resident of Spring Grove, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born October 11, 1927, in Chicago, to the late John and Elsa (nee Segermark) Carlson, and was united in marriage to the late Harland F. Roettiger at Trinity...

Jul 26, 2024

Linda F. Drews (nee West), 75, of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2024.  She was born January 31, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Charles and Frances (nee Pauline) West.

Linda was the beloved wife of the late William G. "Billy" Drews, who passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024; loving...

Jul 24, 2024

Charles W. Wozniak, 71, of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.  He was born January 31, 1953, to the late Carl and Mary Wozniak.

Chuck grew up in Detroit and Chicago, attended DeVry, and went on to have a successful career as a software engineer.  He worked at Motorola,...

Jul 23, 2024

James C. McLeod, Jr., 85, of Fox Lake, formerly of Spring Grove, at rest July 23, 2024.  Husband of Tina (nee Hansen/Peterson); stepfather of Martin Peterson, Sarah Peterson, and Rachel (Eric) Rolenaitis; grandfather of two.  Preceded in death by parents, James and Emily Louise (nee Johnson); and sisters, Mary Louise Aaggard and Penny Heatley.  James retired as...

Jul 17, 2024

Michael T. Kowalski, passed away after a long illness, July 17, 2024.  He was born July 25, 1951 to Robert and Joan Kowalski.  He lived in Fox Lake 35 years. His occupation was as a plumber but enjoyed classic cars, Fish Tanks and was a history buff.   Michael was the beloved husband of Sheila (nee:  Waldin) Kowalski, loving father...

Jul 17, 2024

William "Billy" G. Drews, passed away peacefully, July 17, 2024.  He was born March 15, 1944, Waukegan, Illinois to the late William and June Drews.  Billy was the beloved husband of Linda F. (nee: West) Drews, loving father of Nicole Sprague and Katlyn Drews, grandfather of Patrick and Kathryn Sprague and Iverson Inzurriaga.  He was a dear...

Jul 15, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Hyde, 79, of Spring Grove, peacefully passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at home.  She was born April 22, 1945, in Waukegan.

Kathy grew up in Spring Grove/Fox Lake and then Chicago.  She was a 1963 graduate of St. Sebastian High School, Chicago, and who went on to marry the late Charles Stanton,...

Jul 15, 2024

Randy Jon Koppen, 70, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away Monday, July 15, 2024.  He was born April 5, 1954, and is survived by his wife, Maureen, and their family.  A memorial visitation will be Friday, July 19, from 4-6 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake. In lieu of flowers,...

Jun 29, 2024

Larry Lee Moore, 74 of McHenry IL passed away on June 29, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital, McHenry IL. He was born on October 13, 1949 in Evanston IL to Richard and Loretta Moore.

He grew up in Glenview IL and was a 1967 graduate of Glenbrook South High School. Larry served in the Army during...