OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
David Lee Feltner, III
Apr 19, 2026
David Lee Feltner, III, age 44, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1981 in Waukegan to Deborah and David Feltner,Jr.
David is survived by his wife, Kendall Feltner of 20 years; his mother, Debbie Feltner; his father, David Feltner, Jr; his children, Taylor Feltner of Orlando, FL, David Feltner,...
Sreekakuleswara Swamy Manikonda
Apr 19, 2026
Sreekakuleswara Swamy Manikonda, 79, a resident of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away April 19, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born July 15, 1946 in Gudivada, A.P, India to M.V. Satya Narayana and M. Sitaramamma.
Mr. M.S.K. Swamy, as he was commonly known, was always ready with a helping hand. He was deeply caring, persistent in...
Barbara June Gielow
Apr 18, 2026
Barbara Gielow was born in Evanston, IL on May 24th 1938. Barbara lived her life full of love for her family and time with them is what she loved the most.
Barbara is proceeded in death by her parents, Bob and Betty Ahl and her late husband Terry Gielow. She leaves behind her wonderful, huge family including her sisters Peg Steinberg...
Dean P. Tragos
Apr 17, 2026
Dean Peter Tragos, 67, mostly known as “Papou” of Fox Lake, Illinois, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter and Aphrodite Tragos.
Dean was a man whose life was defined by connection—to his family, his friends, and especially to his grandchildren, who were the center of his world. He took...
Ester N. Dizon
Apr 17, 2026
Ester Nolasco Dizon, 97, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1928, in Manila, Philippines, to Jose Nolasco and Hipolita Galang.
Ester is lovingly remembered by her children: Jonathan (Digna) Martin of Las Piñas, Philippines; Maridi (Mar) dela Cruz of Princeton, Texas; and Jonas (Marian) Martin of Parañaque, Philippines. She is also...
Elaine M Francke
Apr 16, 2026
Elaine Mildred Francke 1928-2026
Elaine, the daughter of Mildred Groot and Otto Jacobsen, came from humble beginnings. She was born in Chicago (at home) during the Great Depression, when life in America and elsewhere was truly a struggle. It was during these early formative years that she learned hard-life lessons that gave her the resolve she would need to overcome obstacles...
Mary Petersen
Apr 16, 2026
Mary L. Petersen (nee Ward) of Gages Lake, Illinois passed away on April 16, 2026 following a short illness.
Mary was born on April 3, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois to Wendell Ward Sr. and Milly Kozina Ward. On September 9, 1989 she married Paul Petersen, Sr. of Waukegan, Illinois and lived and raised a family together in Gages Lake, Illinois for...
Jane C. De Bello
Apr 15, 2026
Jane C. De Bello, 79, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away April 15, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born February 21, 1947 in Springfield, IL to Elmer and Marjorie Luebke.
Jane was an avid shopper who never passed up a good sale. She enjoyed long chats and reminiscing with everybody. One of her favorite...
Ernest J. Pietrowiak
Apr 14, 2026
Ernest J. Pietrowiak, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away peacefully with his wife and children beside him at home on April 14, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Ignatius and Stasia, nee Niedziela, Pietrowiak.
Ernest dedicated part of his life to public service, retiring from the Glenview Police Department. During his time...
Henry K. Paluch
Apr 14, 2026
Henry Paluch was born on January 16, 1941 and passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband and best friend for 61 years to Patricia. He was the loving and devoted father to Lisa Kurowski and Monica Paluch and the adored grandpa to Curtis and Alex Kurowski. He was also a...
Donald A Vick
Apr 7, 2026
Donald A. Vick, 94, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1932 to Adolph and Mary (nee Vermeerch) Vick .
Donald is survived by his wife, Catherine; his children, David Vick, Sheila (Glen) Vick Polanski, Luanna (Jay) Vick Studer, Melina Vick, Paul Vick, Andrew (Shannon) Vick, and Dawn Boyle; his grandchildren,...
Blanca Alicia Sanchez de Gallegos
Apr 6, 2026
Blanca Alicia Sanchez de Gallegos, 92, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away April 6, 2026, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born August 20, 1933 in Mexico to Andres and Gertrudis Sanchez.
Blanca is survived by her daughter Blanca (Alfonso) Salazar, her grandchildren Maritza Salazar, Maria de Jesus Salazar, and Lucio Alfonso Salazar, and her sister...
Barbara A. Olsen
Apr 4, 2026
On the afternoon of April 4, 2026, Barbara Ann Olsen (nee Raysby) slipped peacefully into Eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus, while being cared for by her precious family in the comfort and coziness of their home. She was born on June 20, 1954 to Myrtle Lorraine Raysby and David Raysby Sr. She lived most of her early life...
Grace E. Findley
Apr 2, 2026
Grace Evelyn Findley, 87, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away April 2, 2026, at her home. She was born June 27, 1938, in Charlotte County, VA, to Howard and Annie Robinette.
Grace was a faithful member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake.
Grace is survived by her children Mark Findley of Michigan, Greg (Kris) Findley of Ingleside, IL, Carol (Matt)...
Rita M. Peers
Apr 2, 2026
Rita M. Peers, born June 23, 1942, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a unique joy found in the simple pleasures that brightened her days.
Rita was a devoted fan of Roy Orbison, whose music brought an enduring sense of comfort and inspiration to her life. She...
Elisabeth DeKind
Mar 28, 2026
Elisabeth DeKind, 91, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away March 28, 2026, at Avantara in Lake Zurich, IL. She was born October 22, 1934 in Belgium to Leo and Bertha Polfliet.
Elisabeth is survived by her grandchildren Brian (Monika) DeKind, David (Ashley) DeKind, and Kevin (Cori) DeKind, her great-grandchildren Anthony DeKind and Sara DeKind, and her siblings Jerry Polfliet and...
Sheila M. Anderson
Mar 22, 2026
Sheila M. Anderson, 62, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 22, 2026, at her home. She was born March 2, 1964 in Massachusetts to Carl and Kathleen McKenzie.
Wow, what a lady! Sheila was an amazing wife, mother, sibling, daughter and friend! She loved well and cared for those around her with thoughtfulness and grace. She was always a...
Suzanne Oehrlein
Mar 21, 2026
Suzanne (“Sue”) Oehrlein passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Villa, Illinois on March 21, 2026, at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Burke Oehrlein.
Sue was born on May 30, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Wilfred and Maralynn Young. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Stephen Young.
She is...
Gregory Michael Corcoran
Mar 20, 2026
Gregory Michael Corcoran, 64, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away on March 20, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.
Gregory is survived by his wife, Laura, of 44 years who he married on November 14, 1981 in El Paso, TX; his children, Patrick (Shivani) of Mundelein, Heather (Joseph) Ergish of Round Lake, Rachel (Richard) Edwards of...
Sheila Quane
Mar 19, 2026
Sheila Quane, 74, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away March 19, 2026, at her home. She was born February 21, 1952 in Hammond, IN to Lawrence and Willie Schultz.
Sheila enjoyed Bingo, reading, and her arts and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with in the Victory Lakes Community and especially enjoyed her grand kids and great-grand kids.
Sheila is survived by...

