OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
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...
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...
Don J. Thompson
Jan 13, 2026
Don J. Thompson, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away at home on January 13, 2026 after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was born on April 15, 1957 in Chicago to Roy and Nancy Thompson.
Don is survived by his son, Ahri Thompson; and his siblings, Michael (Marie) Thompson and Kathleen (Jerry) Ogden. He was preceded in...
Albert G. Sparrow
Jan 10, 2026
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Albert G. Sparrow, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born November 16, 1942, in Bethlehem, PA to Albert and Irene Sparrow.
Al was the beloved husband of Vicki Sparrow, father of Cathy Christensen, Jeff Sparrow, and Gloria Sparrow, grandfather of Kyle Christensen, Cody Christensen, Kelly Christensen, Mya Sparrow, and Kellen Herspold,...
Vanessa Kathryn Nyland
Jan 7, 2026
Vanessa K. Nyland, 45, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1980 in Royal Oak, MI to Miles and Jill Nyland.
Vanessa attended Grayslake Central High School (class of ‘98), where she was active as an athlete in cheerleading, basketball, softball, and track and field. She won the state championship in...
Lauran Fox-Jurka
Jan 7, 2026
Lauran Fox-Jurka, 72, of Johnsburg, IL, passed away on January 7, 2026. A woman whose presence could brighten any room, Lauran lived her life with a rare combination of joy, generosity, and unwavering compassion.
Born into a loving family, she was preceded in death by her father, Larry Fox, her mother, Bernice (nee Niva) Fox, and her sister, Brenda Fox. Their...
Carlen R. Brinser
Jan 6, 2026
Carlen R. Brinser, 88, a resident of Gurnee, IL and formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away January 6, 2026 at Bickford of Gurnee. She was born August 19, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH to Carl and Helen Schuehler.
Carlen graduated from Withrow High School in Cincinnati, OH and later received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Cincinnati where she...
Mary Katrina Fey
Jan 4, 2026
Mary Katrina Fey, 75, of Wauconda, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and cherished grand puppies.
Born on January 2, 1951, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Arthur and Clara Gegenheimer, Katrina spent her early years moving frequently due to her father’s career before the family eventually settled in Pennsylvania. These formative experiences...
Laurence "Pat" Clemens
Jan 3, 2026
Laurence Patrick “Pat” Clemens was born on March 7, 1935, in Chicago to Emmerson and Lucille (Clarke). He passed away on January 3, 2026, at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.
Pat married Jennie (Heard) on December 27, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa. They shared 73 years of marriage.
Pat joined the Marines in 1953; he proudly served and was based at Quantico. After leaving...
Kenneth E. Horcher
Jan 3, 2026
Kenneth E. Horcher, 67, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away January 3, 2026 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born February 3, 1958 in Evanston, IL to Harold and Helen Horcher.
Ken is survived by his wife of 46 years, Terry Horcher, his daughters Beth (Jeff) German and Sara (Bradley) Petersen, his grandchildren whom lovingly called him...
Yolitzma Garrido
Jan 1, 2026
Yolitzma Garrido, 65, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 1, 2026, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL, surrounded by family. She was born July 10,1960 in Chicago, IL to Gilberto and Hilda Garrido.
Yo dedicated her life to caring for others, from her early career as a nurse to her role as the heart of the...
Darrel R. Hendrickson
Dec 31, 2025
Darrel R. Hendrickson, 79, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away December 31, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born January 21, 1946 in Greenbush Township, IL to Leroy and Lucille Hendrickson.
Darrel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Susan Hendrickson, his children David (Sharon Finley) Hendrickson and Rebecca (Rick) Cappelli and...
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