All Obituaries

Helge Børge Fruhstuck, 84, of McHenry, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at JourneyCare, Barrington. He was born August 23, 1936, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to the late Børge and Emiele (nee Hemmingsen) Fruhstuck. Helge was a veteran of the United States Army, who served as a guard for the Berlin Wall.  He went on to have a 35-year career at International Harvester, retiring as Shop Foreman.  He enjoyed boating, tending to his koi pond, loved celebrating...

Anthony J. Vallango, Sr., 84, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Advocate Condell Hospital, Libertyville. Born May 13, 1936, in Chestnut Ridge, PA, Anthony married the late Marion J. (nee Stanzel) February 7, 1959, in Smock, PA. A veteran of the Army, Anthony was a member of Fox Lake American Legion Post 703 for more than 25 years.  He also had a proud, 40-year career as a sign hanger with the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 73. Survivors include his sons,...

Elaine Agnes Nazar (nee Fogel and Winter), 90, of Fox Lake, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Bella Terra, Streamwood.  There will be no services.

Joseph Louis Matusek, 101, of Salem, WI, at rest October 2, 2020.  Son of the late Louis and Barbara (nee Riendl) Matusek; brother of the late Mary Ann (Edward O.) Kujat; uncle of Randy (Suzanne) Kujat, Patty (David) Russ, Kathy Eldridge, the late Lance Kujat, and many great nieces and nephews.  Joe served in the Navy during WWII and had a 30-year career with the Chicago Tribune as a pressman.  Services and interment will be private.  Condolences may be left at...

Services for Eva B. Ritchie, 81, of McHenry, will be private.

Roy Adam Rzechula, Jr., 44, of Genoa City, WI, unexpectedly died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was born January 12, 1976, in Waukegan, to Lorraine “Martie” (nee Johnson) Bowman and the late Roy Adam Rzechula, Sr. Survivors include his children, Ty Adam and JennaV Rzechula; mom and stepdad, Martie and Rich Bowman, Jr.; sisters, Jody (Jeff) VanCleve and Lori (John) Sperandeo; nieces and nephews, Jenna VanCleve and Nathaniel, Hannah, Daniel, Emmanuel,...

Private family services for Mrs. Lois E. Greffin (nee Stephan), 88, of Ingleside, will be held.  Burial will be private in Grant Cemetery, Ingleside.

Patricia “Pat” J. Termini (nee Gregorash), 70, of Gurnee, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.  She was born September 23, 1949, to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Erymian) Gregorash, in Gary, IN.  Pat married Jack Termini September 16, 1989. Raised in Indiana, Pat attended Thomas Edison High School in Gary, IN, graduating from Crown Point High School, Crown Point, IN.  She went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees...

Lorraine Vlasta Sadilek (nee Minarik), 95, a 68-year resident of Ingleside, and former summer resident, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at home.  She was born January 11, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Robert and Rose (nee Vokac) Minarik. Lorraine had a long career at the Lake County Courthouse, retiring as Secretary of the Department of Court Services .  She enjoyed bowling—especially on her husband’s team, Chain of Lakes Aviation Service—at Lakes Bowl in...

Myrna D. Schindler, 63, of Fox Lake, died peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She was born in the Philippines January 2, 1957, and married Mark Schindler May 20, 1992. Myrna enjoyed fishing, music, dancing, and playing Briscas with her daughters.  She had a passion for cooking and baking and was known to be the glue holding her family and friends together.  Most importantly, Myrna loved spending time with her family, friends, and especially her...