OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

Charles Lee Goodman

Charles Lee Goodman

Feb 20, 2026

Charles Lee Goodman "Chuck", 75, a resident of Park City, IL, passed away on February 20, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born on February 27, 1950 in Elgin, IL to Kenneth and Theresa (nee Engel) Goodman. 

Chuck was an extraordinary person known for his caring nature, generosity, and mischievous streak, always ready with a warm...

Devy A. Lee

Devy A. Lee

Feb 19, 2026

Devy A. Lee, 67, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away February 19, 2026, at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL.  She was born July 29, 1958 in British Colombia, Canada to Reginald and Amy Aldoff.

Devy was a member of the Cree Nation and enjoyed partaking her the cultural and spiritual connections through her tribe....

Raymond J. Beinlich

Raymond J. Beinlich

Feb 16, 2026

Raymond John Beinlich, 93, a resident of Round Lake, IL, formerly of Northbrook, IL, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 at his home.  He was born February 7, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Elizabeth (nee: Everett) and Roy Beinlich.

Raymond was a veteran of the US Army.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Beinlich, his children Mark...

Brian Paul Joseph

Brian Paul Joseph

Feb 15, 2026

Brian Paul Joseph, 79, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on February 15, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born on November 11, 1946 in Chicago to Paul and Miriam Joseph. He served as the Financial Officer for the Round Lake Lions Club until it dissolved.

Brian is survived by his wife of 55...

Bronwyn Ann Kolb

Bronwyn Ann Kolb

Feb 13, 2026

Bronwyn Kolb, 62, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 13, 2026, at her home. She was born November 16, 1963 in Bloomfield, NJ.

Bronwyn grew up in Libertyville and was known by all who knew her as warm-hearted and generous. She had an artist’s soul. Whether she was making pottery, creating beautiful stationery, or carefully scrapbooking memories, her art...

Robert A. Bendull

Robert A. Bendull

Feb 13, 2026

Robert A. Bendull, age 73, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at his home after a brief illness.

Robert was born May 14, 1952, in Waukegan, IL to John and Dorothy (nee: Fortner) Bendull.  He was educated in the Round Lake and Lake Villa schools and was a graduate of Antioch High School.  Robert "Bob" married Joleen...

Laura Lee Variny

Laura Lee Variny

Feb 11, 2026

Laura Lee Variny, 79, a longtime resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on February 11, 2026 in Barrington. She was born on April 27, 1946 in Chicago to Gus and Della (nee Vick) Sandahl

Laura devoted 25 years of dedicated service as a Senior Specialist with the Warren Township Assessor’s Office, where she was respected for her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment....

Sheila M. Rader

Sheila M. Rader

Feb 8, 2026

Sheila M. Rader, 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 8, 2026, at her home.  She was born May 20, 1951, in Evanston, IL to Raymond and Virginia Powroznik.  

Sheila retired from Motorola, as an electrical engineer after 38 years and having developed 13 patents.  She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle.  Sheila enjoyed sailing on...

Jacquelyn Ann Wickersheim

Jacquelyn Ann Wickersheim

Feb 7, 2026

Jacquelyn Ann Wickersheim, 33, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away February 7, 2026 at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, IL.  She was born July 3, 1992 in Waukegan, IL to Roger and Carolyn (nee: Seminary) Wickersheim.

Jacquelyn is survived by her parents, Roger and Carolyn Wickersheim, her daughter Haylee of Elgin, IL, and her siblings Kevin (Stephanie) Seminary...

Richard J Bahnsen

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

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...

Robert Evensen

Robert Evensen

Feb 5, 2026

Robert D. Evensen, age 60, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026.

Robb was born on April 28, 1965, in Ripon, Wisconsin, to Robert N. and Sharon A. (Stoer) Evensen. He grew up in Ripon and graduated from Ripon High School in 1983. He received his bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Mequon, Wisconsin, in 1987.

Robb...

Mary M. Stang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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