All Obituaries

James E. Glidden, 78, of Fox Lake, formerly a 39-year resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Randall Residence of McHenry.  He was born to the late Kenneth and Phyllis (nee Kessler) on May 25, 1943, in Franklin Park. Jim grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and was a 1961 graduate of Prospect High School in Mount Prospect.  He went on to obtain his degree in 1968 from Roosevelt University and, after working briefly in Brookfield, became an...

Jamie Lynn Chavez (Patterson) of Antioch, Illinois passed away January 10th, 2022. She was born in Waukegan to John A Patterson Jr. and April Lynn Desoto on October 1st, 1989. Jamie enjoyed kayaking, bike rides, swimming, and spending time with her dogs, friends, and family. Jamie is remembered by her husband Roberto Chavez, his parents Juanita and Roberto Chavez and the Chavez family, her younger siblings Anton Lutz and Tehya, Alana, and Makaylee Martin, nephews Jayden and Jeremiah Smith,...

Harold “Harry” Lester Gorman, 78, of Johnsburg, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at home.  He was born June 20, 1943, in Chicago. Harold worked as a maintenance man at Wells Manufacturing in Woodstock for 40 years.  He loved fishing, coffee, off-track betting, and eating.  Most of all, he enjoyed time with his grandchildren and family. Survivors include his wife, Kay; children, Theresa Coleman, Cindy (Charlie) Barger, and Chris (Tracy) Gorman;...

Mary Hedge (nee Pappas), 97, of Woodstock, formerly a longtime resident of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Valley Hi Nursing Home.  She was born January 20, 1924, in Chicago, to the late Nicholas and Chrysothemis (nee Verriopoulos) Pappas. As a grandma, Mary earned her BSN from Northern Illinois University, and had a long and successful career as a Registered Nurse.  She was also very active at Mount Hope United Methodist Church, in Pistakee Highlands,...

Ronald C. Knight, 67, of Fox Lake, IL went home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born September 29, 1954, in Elgin, IL to the late Fulton and Estelle (nee Topar) Knight. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Karen; four children, Dawnann (Bill) Little, Dawn (Andy) Dow, Rhonda Rhodes, and Nathan (Rebekah) Knight; one son-in-law, Jim Parker; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy (David Young) Knight...

Dorothy Nadine Harrison, 91, of Park City, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Pavilion of Waukegan.  She was born February 25, 1930, in Fort Yates, ND, and a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Growing up in rural North Dakota, Dorothy learned the value of hard work, having to milk 40 cows daily.  She went on to become a nurse and worked at St. Theresa, Victory, and McHenry hospitals. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, bird watching, walking, and eating...

Nancy Christina Thielsen (nee Casolari), 89, of McHenry, died unexpectedly Friday, December 31, 2021, at home.  In Chicago, on August 22, 1932, she was born to the late Joseph and Nancy Marie (nee Riggi) Casolari.  She Married the late Donald F. Thielsen February 16, 1952, in Chicago. Nancy worked for Lakeland Press in Grayslake and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, where she was a member of the BVM Sodality.  She enjoyed sewing,...

William F. Jenkins, 88, a resident of Lake Villa since 1962, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 30, 2021.  He was born May 8, 1933, in Libertyville, to the late William F. and Grace (nee Taylor) Jenkins. Bill grew up in Ivanhoe and regularly visited his hometown.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Marines from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1956.  He went on to have a 50-year career as an operating engineer for International Union of...

The obituary and memorial service for Christopher W. Limbrick of Gurnee, formerly of Ingleside, are pending.  Please check back.  Thank you.

A memorial for Audrey A. Gosser will be held at a future date.