All Obituaries

Frances “Joyce” Matthei (nee Parker), 87, of Ingleside, formerly of  Spring Grove, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Wauconda Care. She was born November 16, 1931, in Evanston, to the late Franklin and Maude (nee Glass) Parker.  Joyce married the late Arndt “Ted” Matthei on August 12, 1950, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Spring Grove. Joyce worked as a bookkeeper at Adams CPAs, was the treasurer at Grant Community High School and Gavin School, and...

William "Bill" Hock departed this world on October 26, 2019, at the age of 67.  Devoted husband of Lynda (nee Garcia); loving father and stepfather to Karen, Lauren, Odessa, Jose, Rafael, and Fawn; proud grandfather to Savanna, Hayden, Rosie, and Elijah; brother to Mary, Patricia, and Robert.  An Air Force veteran who served with the 928th Air Guard and Civil Engineering Squadron.  Bill wore many hats in his life.  Continuing a tradition of service that Bill...

Susan Laurie Weston, 52, of Ingleside, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at home. She was born May 18, 1967, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan. Susan is survived by her loving parents, Patrick and Laurel "Laurie" Mullally; siblings, Carolyn Mullally-Moore and Robert (Robin) Mullally; aunt, Margaret Wallis; her beloved dog, Sadie; many nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and many, many friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 3pm-7pm at...

Services and inurnment for Darrin Conrad Reimers, 55, of Ingleside, will be private.

Donald F. Thielsen, 87, of McHenry, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family.  In Chicago on May 13, 1932, he was born to the late Henry and Anne (nee Sroka) Thielsen.  He married Nancy Casolari February 16, 1952, in Chicago. Donald was an auto-body technician by trade who had a long career with area automobile dealerships.  He enjoyed bowling, loved golf, but above all spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 67...

Francis Jerome “Jerry” Maloney, 93, of Fox Lake, at rest October 22, 2019.  Born May 21, 1926, in Chicago, the son of the late Martin and Ellen Maloney.  Dear brother of the late William (the late Dorothy) Maloney, the late Mary Jane (the late James) Larkin, the late Neil (the late Eileen) Maloney, and the late Rev. Fr. Edward J. Maloney.  Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.  Guided by his faith in God and his commitment to the Gospel, Jerry touched the...

Donald A. Ukleja, 86, of Spring Grove, formerly of Bensenville, died Monday, October 21, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach.  On January 7, 1933, he was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Mildred (nee Dary) Ukleja. Don grew up in Chicago, where he coached and managed the neighborhood softball team he founded, The Cadets.  He went on to serve and be honorably discharged from the Air Force.  Don worked for many years at Sears Roebuck, and cut grass at Lotus...

Claire Jennings, 80, of Fox Lake, formerly of Kenosha, Oak Lawn, and Leicester, England, died unexpectedly Friday, October 18, 2019, at her home.   Survivors include her children, Wayne (Mary) Pepperdine, Anne (Don) Sandmore, and Mark (Donna) Pepperdine; and grandchildren, April, Crystal, Derek, and Cam; and she was GGJ to Eva, Costello, Penny, and Lukas. Memorial visitation Saturday, November 9, from 1 p.m. until the celebration of Claire's life at 3 p.m., at Hamsher...

Gail Thullen, 84, of Franklin, IN, died peacefully on October 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.   Born May 6, 1935 in San Francisco, CA to the late Richard C. and Gertrude (nee Shea) Harvey.   Gail grew up in San Francisco.  She moved to the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Henry, in 1954 where they raised their three children.   Gail enjoyed bowling, boating, bingo and playing card games with friends and family.  She was a member of the Fox Lake...

Emil F. Sipolt, 99, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his son’s home.  On November 29, 1919, he was born in Chicago to the late Marcus and Anna (nee Grega) Sipolt.  He married the late Casmira “Casey” Zak on August 20, 1941, in St. Louis. Emil grew up in Cicero and graduated from J.S. Morton High School.  Prior to being drafted into the Navy during WWII, he worked at Chicago Flexible Shaft Company/Sunbeam...