All Obituaries

Dominga “Minga” Saldivar (nee Ramirez), 87, of Cotulla, Texas, recently of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021.  She was born March 29, 1934, in Cotulla, to the late Domingo and Miquila (nee Gonzales) Ramirez. Minga worked for Deringer Manufacturing in Mundelein for more than 25 years.  She enjoyed coloring books for adults and watching Jerry Springer and Cheaters—with the volume turned off.  Above all, Minga was very devoted to her family and...

Andrew M. Korpan, 69, a lifelong resident of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, in McHenry.  He was born June 2, 1952, in Waukegan, to the late Walter H. and Anna N. (nee Nakutny) Korpan. Andy grew up in his family’s business, Korpan’s Landing, and was instrumental in building the business into what it became: a successful resort, bar, and marina on Fox Lake. He was involved in all roles including, resort manager, bartender, and boat mechanic.  Most of all,...

Patti Boles Eckert, 69, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Victory Lakes, Lindenhurst.  She was born August 4, 1951, in Chicago, to the late Lee and Dorothy (nee Kiersch) Boles. A 1969 graduate of Grant Community High School, Patti went on to have a successful career as a service manager for A&P Grocery Stores.  She also worked for 30 years, with her brother Bob, at Hello Folks in Fox Lake. Patti was a lover of animals,...

Robert “Bob” G. Kuhfuss, 79, of Ingleside, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at home.  He was born July 27, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Wilbert and Dorothy (nee Geisler) Kuhfuss. Bob was raised in Chicago, and went on to have a long career as a tool and die maker.  He was an avid motorcycle and automobile enthusiast—who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles and babying his ’67 Firebird. Survivors include his wife of 18...

The obituary for Mr. Joe Merolillo, 77, of Ingleside, is pending.  Services will be private.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Virginia “Gini” Theresa Smolinski, 94, of Round Lake, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  She was born September 18, 1926, in Chicago, to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (nee Heil) Mohr. Virginia was an active volunteer with Our Lady of the Lakes-St. Bede Church, the Round Lake Police Records Department and Round Lake Library, as well as being a member of the St. Bede Women’s Club.  An avid Chicago Cubs fan, she...

Warren E. Mroz, Jr., 73, of Lake Villa, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born January 11, 1948, in Chicago, to the late Warren E. and Lorraine (nee Froelich) Mroz. He was a graduate of Grant Community High School and retired as a project manager with Rock-Tenn in Bolingbrook.  An avid bowler and 16-inch softball player, Warren was also a big fan of the Chicago Bears and enjoyed boating. Survivors include his wife of 51...

Frank Jiracek, 86, of Fox Lake, formerly of Lake Villa, passed away June 7, 2021, at home surrounded by family.  He was born November 8, 1934, in Chicago, to the late Anton and Josephine (nee Peck) Jiracek.   In the 1950s, Frank served in the Army and was stationed in Germany and Lebanon.  He went on to have a proud, 60-year career in the sheet-metal industry where he was a lifelong union member.  Frank also owned Indian Point Marina (now Captains Quarters) for more...

Dennis Hruby, 76, of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born January 30, 1945, in Berwyn. A 1963 graduate of Grant Community High School, Dennis went on to have a 39-year career with ComEd.  He was a jack-of-all trades, who was always working on fixing or improving something.  Generous with his time, he enjoyed working with his kids on projects and spending time with his grandchildren.  Dennis was a...

Dorothea P. Stekl (nee Prosek), 99, passed away on Thursday May 20,2021. She was born September 8, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Ernestine (nee Herrmann) Prosek. Dorothea, a longtime resident of Ingleside, IL loved crafting, quilting, and crocheting. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary. She spent most of her life caring for others. Dorothea is survived by her children, Robert (Darlene) Stekl and Michael (Diane) Stekl; and grandchildren Rebecca...