All Obituaries

Janice Joy Bockhaus (nee Anderson), 81, of McHenry, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, Friday, April 26, 2024.  She was born October 24, 1942, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late John and Marsha (nee Adams) Anderson. Janice worked as a nanny for wonderful families, as a lunch/recess aide at Chauncey H. Duker School, McHenry, and as a door greeter at Meijer, McHenry.  She enjoyed her work—always talking, joking, and visiting with the kids and...

Gloria Roedl (nee Rodriguez), 68, of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. She was born January 30, 1956, in Elmhurst, to the late Pedro and Manuela (nee Allen) Rodriguez. A loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Gloria was a fierce protector and defender of those she loved. Gloria had a very large family whom she enjoyed spending time with. During football season, you would often find her watching her favorite team,...

John H. Lewey, 66, of Richmond, was born June 11, 1957 in Waukegan, and passed away April 11, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, Roxanne Lewey, for 43 years and many other family members. John was a very skilled mechanic specializing in transmissions. Later in life he worked as a security guard at Northwestern in McHenry.  John enjoyed camping, skeet shooting, and fishing. He loved his family and was always helping people. He is loved and will be missed by his wife and...

James “Jim” Curran, 78, of Lake Villa, died March 28, 2024. He was an avid outdoorsman, an active member of his church, and a contributor to multiple charitable organizations. Jim enjoyed woodworking, traveling the country, and visiting family in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Avie; children, A.J. (Sarah Taulman-Curran) and Lisa (Mike Cumings); his beloved granddaughter, Amelia and his brother Leon (Linda) and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Jim...

Diana M. Haddick (nee Clemens), 73, of McHenry, suddenly passed away March 27, 2024.  She was born January 8, 1951, in Chicago, to the late John L. and Irene (nee Gronkowski) Clemens. A beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend, Diana loved woodworking, crafting, fishing, camping, family time, exploring, and was the best “room mom” ever. Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey; children, Jeffrey (Denise) Haddick II and Amy (Steve) Reardon; grandkids, Chloe Reardon,...

A private graveside service for Ullainee Diane Staworski, 85, of McHenry, formerly of Chicago, will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice.

Michael “Pickle” or “Marvin” James Lee, 59, of Round Lake Heights, unexpectedly passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville.  He was born May 27, 1964, in Chicago, to Robert and Margaret (nee Koons) Lee. Michael grew up in Northbrook and was a 1983 graduate of Glenbrook South High School.  He went on to become a drywall taper first working with his dad, and then working for Altmann Drywall and Taping in...

Gail Lee Martin, nee Marsh, 81, passed away peacefully, March 15, 2024.  Gail was born February 14, 1943, Elgin, Illinois to the late Marvin and Eleanor Marsh.  She was a loving mother of Russel Mayfield and Lorie Koop, cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Lexi) Koop and Ryan Mayfield.  Gail was a dear sister of Linda (David) Gates, Pat (Robert) May, Carole (Paul) Layer and the late Joan (Kay) Bradford.  She was the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.   Gail...

Gene Holland, 80, passed away peacefully March 14, 2024.  Gene was born October 10, 1943, in Iuka, MS to the late Tebus and Grace Holland.  Survived by his lifetime "sweetheart" and beloved wife of 60 years, Marguerite "Margie" (nee Cimmarusti). He was also the loving father of Rocco John Holland and Ann Marie (Phillip) Boruszewski; cherished grandfather of Brandy Lee (Josh) Zeller, Anika Lee (Dan) Wichmann, Cassandra (Jamie) Quintanal, Melissa Falster, Matthew...

Scott Jerome Suddeth, age 45 passed away March 11, 2024.  Scott was born July 17, 1978, Waukegan, Illinois to Cecil and his beloved mother, Maureen A. Suddeth.  He was a loving brother of Leslie (Donald) Lauritzen and the late Christopher M. Suddeth, endearing grandson of the late Jackie and Mary Schroth, dear uncle of Calvin (Aida) Torres, Cassondra Leo and Nicholas (Sandy) Lauritzen, great uncle of Gavin, Avery, Layla and Colton, fond nephew of James (Bari) Schroth and cousin of...