Joyce Kalsch (nee Hallas) age 75, a resident of Pistakee Highlands McHenry since 1959, died on February 18, 2012. She was born on August 5, 1936 in Waukegan, IL to Jasper and Violet (nee Stolarik) Hallas. She was formerly employed at Sears Dept Store in Fox Lake in Catalogue Sales. She was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, and had enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, bowling, playing canasta and working...

Josephine V. Geraci Josephine passed away peacefully, Monday, February 13, 2012 in Rockford. She was born September 07, 1929 in Chicago, to Thomas and Millie (nee Tegtow) Paravola. She enjoyed square dancing, ceramics, bingo and casinos. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed traveling. Josephine is survived by her beloved children Joy (William) Boysen, Judy (George) Meindl; her brother Thomas Paravola; and grandchildren Melissa and...

Virginia L. Starostovic 75 Virginia L. (nee Peters) Starostovic, a long time resident of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Pleasant Prarie WI. She was born June 20, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Albert and Harriet (nee Grines) Peters. She loved to play bingo, put puzzles of all kinds together, loved animals, was an avid parade-goer, and especially enjoyed spending time with her loving grandchildren. Virginia will...

Donald J. Villeneuve went home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born June 14, 1924 in Escanaba, Michigan to Ernst and Ann Villeneuve. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War I, Don was a member of the Printers Union, working for several major newspapers as a type setter. Don was an active member of the McHenry Moose Lodge, Waukegan Elks, Knights of Columbus, the Democratic Party and the American Legion. Don...

Don M. Goodwin, a long time resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012. He was born on December 31, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert Paul and Helen (nee Mason) Goodwin. He was a Scoutmaster for 20 years for Boy Scout Troop #85 as well as an advisor for Venture Crew #185. He was also a member of Cub Scout Pack #179. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus. Don will be deeply missed by his dear mother, Mary Cochrane;...

Jeanette M. Sladek, a resident of Genoa City, WI passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 21, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to William and Julia (nee Kufner) Fastner. Jeanette loved God and her family. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a beautiful, fun-loving and energetic lady who loved singing and bowling. She loved animals and all of God's creation. Jeanette will...

Eileen C. Smith, a Round Lake Beach resident since 1972, passed away on January 26, 2012. She was born on October 12, 1937 in Ontario, Canada to James and Mary (nee Colette) O'Neill. She was involved with the Round Lake Park District Senior Center and a member Happy Seniors. She was a former member and volunteer at Villa Desiderata in McHenry. Eileen will be deeply missed by her dear daughters Michelle (John) Letarte of Lecanto, FL and...

Ronald "Ronnie" M. Hill, 78, a lifetime resident of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2012. He was born in Waukegan to Arthur E. and Margaret (nee Bubbels) Hill, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Fox Lake American Legion, Post 703. He was an avid New York Yankees Fan and enjoyed bowling and spending time with his grandchildren. Ronald will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Angeline ...

Irene Ann Horan, a resident of Ingleside since 1982, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2012. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Chicago to Bruno and Anna (nee Liss) Swiatecki. She enjoyed doing craftwork and loved animals, especially dogs and cats. Irene will be deeply missed by her loving husband, John J. Horan, to whom she was united in marriage on April 25, 1981; her siblings Raymond and Elsie Swiatecki; her niece and nephews Robert ...

Frances "Polly" West, a Spring Grove resident of 4 years, formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1926 in Jefferson City, Tennessee to John Monroe and Trula Bell (nee Wolfenbarger) Adcock. She was church oriented and enjoyed attending church and reading her Bible. She was a quilter who liked dogs and keeping things clean and organized. Most of all, she enjoyed...