All Obituaries

Maxine “Maki” F. Kennedy, 77, Pistakee Highlands, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at her home. She was born August 17, 1941, in Waukegan to the late John and Amelia (nee Hervoy) Slovnik.  Maki married the late Donald “Don” Kennedy on June 20, 1964. Maki was a lifelong railroad worker, retiring as a ticket agent for the Milwaukee Road/Metra Line.  She had previously worked on the Northshore Line.  Maki enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Arthur “Al” Horton, 80, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born November 19, 1938, in Missouri, to the late Arthur and Dorothea (nee Riley) Horton. Al was a proud Marine, who served in the Korean Conflict.  He went on to become a proud heavy-equipment operator and member of Local 150 Operators Union, and was the current president of its retiree club.  He was a former racecar driver,...

Stanley James Gerretsen, 67, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  His services will be private.

Judith “Judy” Wright (nee Seegert), 80, of Gurnee, formerly of Spring Grove, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.  She was born January 18, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Carl and Betty (nee Johnson) Seegert. Judy was an avid crafter who excelled at sewing and crocheting.  She was a devoted, caring, and beloved friend and neighbor who touched many hearts.  She had worked as a tax preparer at Liberty Tax in Libertyville and...

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Services for Mrs. Shirley Johnson will be private.

Patrick “Paddy” Watson, 75, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  He was born May 31, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Dennis and Catherine (nee Malone) Watson.  He married the late Sharon Lee Watson (nee Kretsch) May 20, 1967. Paddy, an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shooting, was a lifelong member of the NRA and longtime member of Ducks Unlimited and Fourth...

Robert L. “Bob” Peisert, 88, a longtime resident of Johnsburg, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home.  He was born October 29, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Evelyn (nee Schmidt) Peisert. Bob was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Johnsburg VFW Post 11496, and a longtime member and usher at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by sons, Wayne (Patricia), Edward, Brian (Tammy), and Robert (Kathy)...

Feliciano "Felix" Hernandez Saucedo, 23, of Fox Lake, died suddenly Saturday, December 15, 2018, in Ingleside. Visitation will be Friday, December 21, from 4-8 p.m.  A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 22, at La Iglesia Episcopal Sarada Familia, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa.  Burial will be private.

Felicia "Phyllis" K. Sobie (nee Kazmierski), 90, of McHenry, formerly of Fox Lake, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Alden Terrace, McHenry.  She was born May 19, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Feliks and Martha (nee Wysocki) Kazmierski. Mrs. Sobie was an active member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church of Spring Grove, where she had been a eucharistic minister, member of the Christian Mother’s Club, and various prayer groups. Survivors include her nephew,...