OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Richard J Bahnsen
Feb 7, 2026
Richard Joseph Bahnsen, 75, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1951 in Cleveland, OH to Anne (nee Mazzolini) and Norman Bahnsen. He graduated from Miami University, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He enjoyed a long and successful career in packaging sales.
Rich is...
Deborah D Oszkandy
Feb 6, 2026
Deborah D. Oszkandy, 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on February 6, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born on September 30, 1951in Chicago to Richard and Audrey McKee.
Deborah was a very caring person who loved Christmas time so much. She also loved taking vacations like family trips to the Dells with her...
Mary M. Stang
Feb 4, 2026
Mary M. Stang, 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2026 at her home. She was born May 15, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Harriet Sheehan. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother.
Mary was a long standing member and usher of St. Gilbert Catholic Church. She was a registered nurse for Winchester House,...
Terry C. Albert
Feb 4, 2026
Terry C. Albert, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2026, at Advocate Lutheran General in Park Ridge, IL. He was born January 28, 1938, in Sturgeon Bay, WI, to Elmer and Myrtle Albert.
Terry Albert, a lifelong lover of craftsmanship, curiosity, and connection, passed away surrounded by the legacy of a life well-lived. Born and raised in...
Pamela M. Notariano
Feb 3, 2026
Pamela M. Notariano, 82, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away February 3, 2026, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born April 24, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Ruth Smith.
Pamela enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and playing Bingo. She loved spending her time with family and being the keeper of all the photos being...
Barbara J. Czuczor
Feb 2, 2026
Barbara J. Czuczor, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Aitkin, MN on February 2, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on March 5, 1944 in Chicago to William and Lillian Sorensen.
Barbara was a loving wife of 49 years, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother (GG). Barbara was a long time resident of Round Lake Beach IL. She attended St....
Laura A. Miner
Jan 29, 2026
Laura A. Miner, 54, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away January 29, 2026, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born December 31, 1971 in Waukegan, IL to George and Josephine Miner.
Laura enjoyed making crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.
Laura is survived by her children Joseph Miner, Matthew Miner, and Kayla Miner, her...
Karen Louise Rich
Jan 27, 2026
Karen Louise Rich, 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1934 in Chicago to Walter and Johanna Vandernald.
Karen is survived by her children, Kathe (Frank Popp) Rich of Fairbanks, AK, and Kent (Robyn) Rich of Monson, ME; his granddaughter, Annie Rich of Portland, ME; her brother, Walter H. "Bud"...
Mary Strauss
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Strauss, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libteryville. She was born on July 24, 1941 in Graberje Ivaničko, Croatia to Jakob and Theresia Fischler.
Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Frank Strauss; her daughters, Lisa (Wayne) Cobb of McHenry, and Linda (Mark) Budner of New...
Ronald K. Bonk
Jan 26, 2026
Ronald K. Bonk, 75, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2026. He was born June 15, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Marion Bonk.
Ronald is survived by his children Brandy (Chuck) Gagnon, Crystal (Frank) Batura, Trevor (Vanessa) Bonk and Dustin Bonk; grandchildren Chase Gagnon, Collin Gagnon, Addison Batura, Blake Batura, Miranda...
Carol A. Jensby
Jan 26, 2026
Carol A. Jensby, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 26, 2026, at her home. She was born September 25, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to William and Mary Kuebler.
Carol was a pioneer in her field having become a CRNA after graduating from high school. She was known for her kindness, being selfless, and having a wonderful sense...
Kazimiera Szafran
Jan 24, 2026
Kazimiera Szafran, 76, a resident of Norride, IL, passed away at her home on January 24, 2026. She was born on November 2, 1949 in Poland to Mieczyslaw and Zofia Mezyk.
Kazimiera is survived by her husband of 52 years, Zbigniew; her sons, Rich (Joanne) of Norridge, and Mark of Norridge; her grandsons, Max and Benji of Norridge; her siblings, Annie...
Judy Aileen Ayala
Jan 23, 2026
Judy Aileen Ayala, 68, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on January 23, 2026 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago. She was born on September 19, 1957 in Sterling to Richard and Patricia Scott.
Judy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rodolfo; her children, Richard (Clarissa), Estela (Arturo), Rudy, Amy, Jennifer (Miguel), and Rebecca...
Conrad A. Gutraj
Jan 23, 2026
Conrad Alan Gutraj - Ret. Sgt. GLPD, age 74, of Grayslake, Illinois, was peacefully received into God’s arms on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife of more than 51 years,Vivian, and his children, Bryan, Tiffany, and John.
Conrad was born on March 4, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Dolores Gutraj. He attended St. Bonaventure High School and later...
Glenda Mae Wray
Jan 22, 2026
Glenda Mae Wray, 74, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1951 in Ridgely, Tennessee to JW and Clodie Braddy.
Glenda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ronald Wray, whom she married on January 15, 1972 in Chicago; her children, Tammy (Summer) Wray of Island Lake, IL, Tina (Steve)...
Anthony Daniel Spodark
Jan 21, 2026
Anthony Daniel Spodark was born in Chicago January 3rd, 1942. He graduated CVS high & went onto college. He completed trade school in the military & came home to be a licensed electrician at IBEW local 134. He met & married Alberta Tabor straight out of the military & continued on until her passing in 2006.
He is survived by one...
Barbara Ann Hansen
Jan 20, 2026
Barbara Ann Hansen passed away on January 20, 2026. Born on May 12, 1952, she was a beloved sister whose presence shaped our lives in meaningful and lasting ways. We grew up side by side, sharing both the challenges and joys of life, and her steady kindness and laughter remain woven into our memories.
Barb had a gift for connection. She...
Robert Frank Kula
Jan 20, 2026
Robert Frank Kula, 92, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on January 20, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1933 in Waukegan, IL to Walter and Katherine Kula. From a young age, he developed a deep love of family, country, and tradition- values that guided him throughout his life.
A...
Carolyn Mae Zimmerman
Jan 16, 2026
Carolyn Mae Zimmerman passed away on January 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on March 7, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Mary Holmstrom and was raised in Oak Park, Illinois.
On November 7, 1959, Carolyn married the love of her life, Ronald G. Zimmerman, and in the early 60’s they settled down in Antioch,...
Robert R. Krueger
Jan 15, 2026
Robert R. Krueger, 70, a longtime resident of Ingleside, IL. passed away January 15, 2026, at Advocate Lutheran General in Park Ridge, IL. He was born July 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Waldemar and Julia Krueger.
Bob was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved Fords and muscle cars in general. He was a Supervisor at Watlow in Spring...
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