All Obituaries

John Miller, 58, of Lake Villa, IL peacefully passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Libertyville, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born July 12, 1964, in Watseka, IL, to George and Judith Miller.  He married Linda Burnside October 14, 1989, in Rensselaer, IN. John grew up on the family farm in Rensselaer, where he learned to take things apart and put them back together.  He had a lifelong love of the farm and enjoyed spending time there with his...

Services for Kathryn will be private.

Maureen Fisher (nee Groth) passed away Friday, March 3rd just shy of her 83rd birthday. With her beloved husband Dick (deceased), she built a fulfilled life in Fox Lake and Franklin Park.  Her family meant everything to her. Loving mother to her three children and their spouses that she loved like her children- Laura and partner Donna Karpavicius, Tim and wife Jane, Greg and wife Terri.  Proud grandmother of Gregory Jr and wife Stephanie, Katie, Matthew and wife Rachel, and...

Carolyn J. McGuire (nee Welnicke), 76, of McHenry, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  She was born November 26, 1946, in Chicago, to the late Raymond and Stephanie (nee Polchlopek) Welnicke. She was a 1965 graduate of Tuley High School.  Carolyn worked for many years at Baxter as a lab technician and Intermatic, where she held many different positions.  She was a very loving, giving, and creative person who enjoyed...

Geraldine "Geri" Karz (nee Joerger), 94, died Saturday, February 18, 2023.  She was born November 23, 1928, in Chicago, to Carl and Marguerite (nee Kulleck) Joerger. She is survived by her loving son Paul (Sylvia) Karz and daughter, Lynda Karz.  Cherished granddaughters, Eryka Karz and Elizabeth (Brandon) Selby, grandson, Lucas Karz and great granddaughter, Nina Karz. Geri was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Karz, sister, Benita Kolasinski,...

Obituary Pending

Lawrence E. Reinwald, 72, of Fox Lake, IL (formerly from Northfield, IL; Rothschild, WI; and Greenwood, IN), passed away February 7, 2023, of heart failure.  Larry served our country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He then worked for the US Postal Service until he retired.  He loved sports and was an amazing baseball player and competitive horseshoe player.  He was a talented artist and a gifted, self-taught musician. Larry is survived by his siblings, Steven...

The obituary and memorial service information for Glenn are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

Daniel W. Borke Sr. 89, a long-time resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 27, 1933. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1953 to 1956.  He received the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.  He married Darleen (Chuk) Holland on August 5, 1966 at Trinity Lutheran Church and they...

George L. Secor Jr., 96, of Ingleside, formerly a 65-year resident of the Round Lake area, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at home.  Born in Chicago February 2, 1927, to the late George W. and Evelyn (nee Hennebury) Secor, he married Gloria A. McPherson February 3, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Round Lake Park. George attended RC High School in Chicago and served in the Army stationed in Europe.  George worked for over 30 years for Outboard Marine Corp in Waukegan.  He...