obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

Gene Holland, 80, passed away peacefully March 14, 2024.  Gene was born October 10, 1943, in Iuka, MS to the late Tebus and Grace Holland.  Survived by his lifetime "sweetheart" and beloved wife of 60 years, Marguerite "Margie" (nee Cimmarusti). He was also the loving father of Rocco John Holland and Ann Marie (Phillip) Boruszewski; cherished grandfather of Brandy...

Mar 11, 2024

Scott Jerome Suddeth, age 45 passed away March 11, 2024.  Scott was born July 17, 1978, Waukegan, Illinois to Cecil and his beloved mother, Maureen A. Suddeth.  He was a loving brother of Leslie (Donald) Lauritzen and the late Christopher M. Suddeth, endearing grandson of the late Jackie and Mary Schroth, dear uncle of Calvin (Aida) Torres,...

Mar 10, 2024

Rogelio Albiter Puebla, 53,  passed away peacefully March 10, 2024.  He was born December 09, 1970 in Almoloya de las Granadas, Tejupilco, Mexico to Rogelio and Teresa Albiter.  He was the beloved husband of Erendida (nee:  Jaramillo) and loving father of Lizbeth, Jocelyn, Alexander and Arixa.  Rogelio was the dear brother of Arminda, Enelida, Maidalith,Costantino, Javier, Almilkar,...

Mar 9, 2024

Gerry H. Lorenz, 82, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.  He was born in Evanston January 09, 1942, to the late Herman and Ada Lorenz.

Gerry was the dear brother of Jay (Jean) Lorenz; fond uncle of Bill (Jill) Lorenz; great-uncle of Robert Jay Lorenz, Christopher (Erica) Popik (and their children Hayden and Louden Popik)...

Feb 24, 2024

Isabelle L. Imig, passed away peacefully at her home,  February 24.  Isabelle was born in Chicago, Illinois, January 13, 1933 to the late Frederick and Edith Roeske.  She was the beloved wife of the late Harold R. Imig and loving mother of Debra (Mark) Reed, Frederick Jr. (Terry Ann) Wilson, Raymond (Denise) Imig and Patricia Imig.  Isabelle...

Feb 22, 2024

Audra Kaye Kowalski (nee Moe) passed away peacefully at her home, February 22, 2024.  She was born April 26, 1968, Chicago, Illinois, to Rolf and Christine Moe.  Audra was the beloved wife of Kenneth D. Kowalski, loving mother of Gary Moe, Ken (fiance Nicole) Kowalski, Jr., Chris (fiance Carli) Kowalski, Anthony Kowalski, Erik Kowalski and Brandon Moe,...

Feb 16, 2024

James Edward Tybor, 62 of Fox Lake, formerly of Chicago, IL. passed away February 16, 2024.  Jim was born July 23,1961, to Arlene Talbot and the late Daniel Tybor. Jim was a proud father, and even more proud grandfather. He enjoyed nature, boating and being out in the sun. He had a deep passion for music, playing...

Feb 16, 2024

John Philip Schaefer passed away February 16, 2024 at his home in Lake Villa.  He was born in Chicago on February 21, 1942 to Emil and Marie (nee O'Connor) Schaefer.  John joined the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married Lynn Roberts on November 10, 1973.  They were members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Feb 16, 2024

Steven Louis Johnson, passes away suddenly, February 16, 2024.  Steven was born December 21, 1962,  the youngest son of David Louis and Barbara (nee:  Merkel) Johnson, Chicago, Illinois.

He was the loving brother of Raymond D. Johnson and dear friend of Dee Kupsky.  Steven loved fishing in Mississippi, watching a Chicago Cubs game, golfing and...

Feb 12, 2024

Aaron R. Best, an only child, was born December 1, 1937 to Sylvia and Roy Best in Detroit Michigan.  He died peacefully in his sleep February 12, 2024.

Aaron grew up in Detroit accomplishing a four-year apprenticeship at the Tool and Die Institute while working with his Uncle Rudy.   Aaron also achieved the high recognition...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas Weldon Wolf, 70, of Zion, formerly of Libertyville and Waukegan, passed away February 2, 2024.

Tom was born May 19, 1953, in Waukegan, to the late Fred and Bernice (nee Brinton) Wolf of Fox Lake.  Tom was creative and artistic with painting and drawing.  He also enjoyed and wrote music and played the guitar.  ...

Jan 24, 2024

Nancy E. Koske (nee Tipperreiter), 72, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, January 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 13, 1951, in Chicago, to the late John and Theresa Mae (nee Heffernan) Tipperreiter.

Nancy began life in the Ravenswood/Jefferson Park neighborhoods of Chicago.  Her...

Jan 24, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Wiltberger, 82 years old of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Fox Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 4, 1941 to the late Dale and Flores Wiltberger. Charlie very proudly served in the Air Force, stationed in Tripoli. After the service, he...

Jan 19, 2024

Justine J. Spiegl.  Born February 19, 1933.  Passed away January 19, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert U. Spiegl, loving mother of three children, eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Justine's family would like to thank all of those who were there to care for Justine.

Services will be private....

Jan 15, 2024

The obituary and service are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Jan 13, 2024

Mary Louise Wasz, 70, from Wauconda left us far too soon on Saturday, January 13, 2023 after battling pneumonia. She was born in Chicago to her loving parents George and Rita (nee Steinke) on December 15, 1953. Mary grew up in Homewood, Illinois. Attending Marion Catholic High School in Chicago Heights and Northern Illinois University, she received...

Jan 8, 2024

Edward Charles Bender, 86, of McHenry, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born September 15, 1937, in Chicago.

Ed grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois. He attended Hillside Grade School and Proviso East High School and went as far in his educational career to graduate from DePaul University. He continued to further...

Jan 3, 2024

Services will be private.

Dec 31, 2023

Robert John Catalano, 76, of Romeoville, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet.  He was born January 28, 1947, in Chicago.

Bob grew up in Chicago and was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and Illinois Benedictine University.  He went on to serve in the Army from 1967-1970 and have...

Dec 30, 2023

A celebration of Charles' life will be announced for a future date.