All Obituaries

Judith “Judy” Horton (nee Lauer), 76, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at home.  She was born April 1, 1943, in Waukegan, to the late Lester Lauer and Loretta (nee Card) Turnpaugh. Judy enjoyed gardening, antiquing, collecting, and going to and selling at flea markets.  She was very artistic, especially with woodworking, and known for her good cooking and baking.  Most of all, she was a kind and gentle person who loved everyone with an...

Kenneth G. Buchardt, 77, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, in the home he was born in on February 28, 1942. A carpenter by trade and veteran of the Navy, Ken had a passion for community service and involvement.  Committed to helping improve the Village of Fox Lake, he served as a former chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission, twice as Building Commissioner, and finally as a village trustee.  He went on to serve as the first village administrator...

Rose Glashagel (nee Marin), age 95, passed away peacefully May 13, 2019. She was born August 21, 1923, to Joseph and Angelina Marin. Rose will be remembered for her love to love on people--hugging and kissing everyone she would meet. In her younger years, Rose greatly enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family.  In her years living in Arizona, she was a very proud volunteer at the local senior center. In addition to her parents Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

John “Jay Jay” Michalski, 64, of Woodstock, formerly of Johnsburg, died Saturday, May 11, 2019. Disabled since birth, he was lovingly cared for by his family—especially his late mother, Catherine Michalski-Podblieski (nee Spengel) and uncle and aunt, the late Theodore and Virginia Spengel. He was also preceded in death by his father, John Michalski; and step-father, Alexander Podblieski. Mass 10 a.m., Thursday, May 16, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W Church...

Janine Ann Bique (nee Keller), 87, a longtime resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surrounded by her family at home.  She was born December 9, 1931, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Helen (nee Adams) Keller. Janine was a retired Nurse Technician, who had worked for many years at the McHenry Hospital (later NIMC), was a member of St. Bede Church for 67 years, and a devout Catholic.  Most importantly, she was a loving mother of 12. Survivors include her...

Sandra D. Petrasko, 72, of Fox Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  She was born April 2, 1947, in Chicago. Sandra is survived by her loving companion, Mike Born of Fox Lake; was the best damn mother whoever walked the face of the earth to sons, Richard (Sherri) Kusek of Antioch, John Kusek of Mercer, Wisconsin, and Steven (Michelle) Kusek Sr. of Antioch; was the beloved grandmother of Laura Kusek, Dylan Czerlanis, Ashley...

Elaine Mae Purdom (nee Raska), 85, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at home. She was born February 1, 1934, to the late Laddie and Viola (nee Schmidt) Raska, in Ingleside.  Elaine married the late Tarvin “Harry” Purdom on September 7, 1952. Elaine was an alum of Gavin and Grant Community High Schools, who went on to be a co-owner, with her husband Harry, of Harry’s IGA in Huntley.  She was a member of Ingleside United Methodist Church (now...

Pola Ann Damian (nee Kaider), 86, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mount Prospect, died Monday, April 22, 2019, at Sunrise Memory Care, Crystal Lake. She was born in Grant Town, West Virginia, September 2, 1932, to the late Thomas and Nellie (nee Kolbash) Kaider. She was the oldest of five children. She met the love of her life, Eugene Paul, at the age of 15.  They were married on her 18th birthday and enjoyed nearly 69 years of marriage. Determined to be a mother, she had five children;...

Vincent “Vince” Paul Bendinelli, 50, of Round Lake, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. He was born in Woodstock to Shirley (nee Schnordt) and the late Dr. Walter P. Bendinelli on August 25, 1968. Vince was very well-known and liked in the Fox Lake/Ingleside area where he had previously been a UPS driver for over 15 years and a Fireman/Paramedic with the Fox Lake Fire Department.  An avid body builder, he enjoyed...

Mary Antionetta Rak, 96, of Lakemoor, formerly of Palos Hills, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Alden of McHenry. She was born September 23, 1922, in Chicago, to the late Frank and Jennie (nee Logese) Laiacono, and married the late Anton F. Rak on June 20, 1943. Mrs. Rak was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg. Survivors include her daughter, Joanne (Al) Zaremba; grandchildren, Daniel, Jodi, Anthony, and Nina Zaremba,...