obituaries

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...

Jun 26, 2024

Dorothy Ruth Hoehne, (nee: McClain), born December 14, 1926 to the late Lewis D. McClain and Doris (nee: Anderson) McClain in Libertyville, Illinois.

She was the loving mother of Richard (Carole Jo) Hoehne, Nancy (Jimmy) Rogers, Ronald (Rose) Hoehne and Lawrence (the late Veronica) Hoehne.  Dorothy was the cherished grandmother of Richard E. (fianc'ee Valerie...

Jun 20, 2024

Frances M. "Fran" Helmandollar (nee Cadero), 81, a resident of McHenry for 51 years, peacefully passed away at home Thursday, June 20, 2024.  She was born to the late Frank and Ann (nee Jamrozik) Cadero on September 17, 1942, in Chicago.

Fran worked as a customer service representative at Federal Life Insurance Company, Riverwoods for...

Jun 18, 2024

Lois Walk, 94, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

In the early 1950s, Lois met Tom "Ray" Walk, the love of her life, at the Puppet Bar in Fox Lake.  They married and resided in Fox Lake, where her late husband grew up.  She had a love for the...

Jun 15, 2024

Thomas M. Code, Sr., 77, of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Loving father of Thomas M. (Lisa) Code, Jr.; and proud Papa of Nicholas (fiancée Jessica Rotstein) and Colin Code.

Proceeding him in death were his beloved wife, Sonja; his beloved son, John; and parents, Joseph...

Jun 8, 2024

There will be no services.

Jun 6, 2024

Jeffrey Richard Janos, 65, of Volo, IL, formerly of South Lyon, MI and Grayslake, IL, peacefully passed away at home Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born August 10, 1958, in Berwyn, IL, to the late Richard and Shirley (nee Valenta) Janos.

Jeff grew up in Berwyn and Des Plaines, graduating from Maine North High...

May 30, 2024

Margaret Mary McMahon (nee Feeley), born October 17, 1928, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Port Royal, SC. She was born in Chicago, IL in Our Lady of Sorrows parish on the West Side and was the daughter of Francis P. Feeley and Margaret V. Feeley (nee Hanlon) She was the widow of Deacon John "Jack"...

May 26, 2024

Diana Lynn Rohlmeier, 79, of Fox Lake, formerly of the Northwest side of Chicago, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at home.  She was born January 5, 1945, in Chicago, to the late Earl and Anna (nee Sawka) Rohlmeier.

Diana grew up in Chicago and was a 1963 graduate of Steinmetz High School.  She...

May 22, 2024

Services will be private.

May 16, 2024

Services will be private.

May 8, 2024

Scott W. Williams, 71, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at JourneyCare, Barrington.  He was born August 23, 1952, in Milwaukee.

Scott enjoyed golfing, roasting pigs for cookouts, watching his grandchildren play sports, coaching his children in sports, and watching and coaching wrestling.  He loved all of his dogs and was an avid Packers and...

May 1, 2024

Mary Moats (nee Wolf), 83, of Johnsburg, passed away May 1, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  She was born February 4, 1941, to the late Raleigh and Pearl (nee Voy) Wolf.

Survivors include her children, Cyndi (Ron) Prosser, Stacey (Brad Meyer) Gilbertson, and Mark (Tracey) Moats; grandchildren, Lindsay, Amanda, Nate, Max, Taylor, and Grant; great-grandchildren, Ava,...

Apr 26, 2024

Janice Joy Bockhaus (nee Anderson), 81, of McHenry, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, Friday, April 26, 2024.  She was born October 24, 1942, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late John and Marsha (nee Adams) Anderson.

Janice worked as a nanny for wonderful families, as a lunch/recess aide at Chauncey H. Duker School,...

Apr 25, 2024

Gloria Roedl (nee Rodriguez), 68, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. She was born January 30, 1956, in Elmhurst, to the late Pedro and Manuela (nee Allen) Rodriguez.

A loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Gloria was a fierce protector and defender of those she...