Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations
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Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations has been serving Fox Lake, Ingleside, Spring Grove, Johnsburg and McHenry since 1953. We are a family-owned funeral home here to assist you in personalizing a service that celebrates and reflects your loved one's life. Should you have questions or need assistance while viewing our site, you are welcome to call us at 847-587-2100.

We are available to you 24 hours a day. Take a few moments to express your wishes now and help to ease the burden on your loved ones.
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For 62 years, the goal of Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations has been to provide exceptional, personalized service to every family who calls on us for help. We offer all of the ammenties and services of a large funeral home, but are small enough to personally attend to every detail. At Hamsher Lakeside, you will only meet with the owner, Mat Olejniczak, and have access to him 24 hours a day.
Eddie was a 1954 graduate of Rolfe Consolidated High School. He went on to honorably serve in the Air Force, and had a successful, 42-year career with American Airlines. He loved to fish and enjoyed watching. Robert simply loved his family.

Devoted husband of 46 years to the late Jane Ellen (nee Klein); committed father to Robert (Patricia) Misiek, Jr. of Antioch, Illinois; Mark (Lesley) Misiek of Lindenhurst, Illinois, and Matt (Christine) Misiek of Hebron, Illinois; loving grandfather to Hannah, Rachel, Robert Paul, Sydney, Will, Johnathan, and Lily Misiek; loving uncle to Kenneth Gardner, Tricia White (nee Gardner),.
Raised in Saint Germain, WI, Mat began his funeral-service career in 1992 at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, WI. While attending college, he worked for Ermenc-McLeod Funeral Home in Milwaukee. Mat received his bachelor's degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee and is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling.
When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
Have the Talk of a LifetimeSM was developed by FAMIC to help people in your community understand the value of talking with loved ones about life, the things that matter most to them and how they want to be remembered when they die. Have the Talk of a Lifetime will help people see the value in remembering and honoring the unique lives of the people who matter most to them.
Reviews (8)
Chantal Pearson
Chantal Pearson
Oct 31, 2021
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I cannot say enough good things about Hamsher Lakeside and the Funeral Director Mat. The facility was perfect for my father's funeral and the whole staff went ABOVE and BEYOND to make what could have been one of the worst days of my life so pleasant. Anything we needed, any questions we had, any ideas we wanted to try, Mat made a reality and made us feel so comfortable and at ease with the whole proces. We were so fulfilled in the service we were able to give for my father all because of Mat. Not to mention the facility being right on the water was absolutley gorgeous and perfect setting for my
Andrea May
Andrea May
May 19, 2021
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you Mat. I truly believe no one could have created a better experience for my family and I as we mourned the loss of my mother, Valerie. You responded promptly and with great care to all of our questions and concerns. We felt confident that events would evolve smoothly because you anticipated our needs and resolved each issue. We are forever grateful.
Cool Darlene M. Saywhat
Cool Darlene M. Saywhat
Jun 02, 2020
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Matt, your the best. You went above & beyond when my techy skills impeded my ordering trees. Your upbeat " can do" spirit made my ordering experience one of exception and ultimately a positive experience under these trying times.
Cmw G.
Cmw G.
Jun 14, 2019
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I can't say enough about how wonderful Mat was after my father's passing. Professional, sincere, and caring. My family will never go anywhere else.
Alice Fitzgerald
Alice Fitzgerald
Oct 04, 2018
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Mat was the best funeral director ever. He went far beyond his duties to make sure all our needs were met. A very personable and detailed director. He really cares about the living as well as the deceased. Thank you again for handling all our needs so professionally.
E. Moe
E. Moe
Sep 27, 2018
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There isn't enough thanks in the world for how Mat made this so easy on our family in such a terrible time in our lives. Mat not only answered every question thrown at him, he balanced answering the whole family. Mat, THANK YOU a million times for handling all of our needs with excellence. In a time when you think everything is crumbling, you sure did make it easy on us. The facility is beautiful, your service was remarkable and the little things you do to honor our loved ones, does not go unnoticed. The picture you made in honor of my Dad was perfect and the video as well. We even had some last
Carole Widmer
Carole Widmer
May 22, 2018
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We can't thank Matt enough for going above and beyond to support our family during such a difficult time. We highly recommend Hamsher Lakeside
Sandie Flackus
Sandie Flackus
Sep 09, 2017
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Mat the owner treated us like family. Open to help and do what ever we wanted to do. He went beyond what we expected for my mother Dorothy Peterson. How at peace we felt during A difficult time in life. Thank you Mat and his staff. Hugs sandie