OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Raymond L. Norkus
Oct 10, 2025
Raymond L. Norkus, 96, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 10, 2025, at his home. He was born April 17, 1929, in Chicago, IL to Louis and Elizabeth Norkus.
Raymond was a veteran having served with the US Army during the Korean War. He had worked for 41 years for Bell & Howell and Akie International before his retirement....
Kenneth L. Anderson
Oct 8, 2025
Kenneth Lee Anderson, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital, surrounded by family. Kenny was born on February 15th, 1946 in Spencer, West Virginia, to the parents of Paul and Juanita Anderson. He was a proud resident of Reedy, WV, and was a 1964 graduate of Spencer High School. He married his high school...
Michael J. Rink
Oct 6, 2025
Michael J. Rink, 71, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1954 in Joliet, IL.
Mike was known for his lifelong enthusiasm for sports, animals, and the things he believed in. A proud graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy, he remained a dedicated supporter of JCA football throughout his life, rarely...
John L. Smiskol
Oct 6, 2025
John L. Smiskol, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 6, 2025, at his home. He was born December 8, 1942 in Chicago, IL to George and Minerva Smiskol.
John is survived by his loving companion Barbara Herek, his nieces and nephews Elise Matusek, Lori (Vince) Heywood, Jim Matusek, and Kristi (Dan) Rosen, and numerous great nieces and nephews....
Carol S. Domain
Oct 2, 2025
Carol S. Domain, 92, a beloved longtime resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Chicago to William and Bertha Cannaven. A talented artist known for her warmth, creativity and gentle spirit, Sue filled her life with color and kindness. Her art touched those around her-...
Arlene A. Rowe
Oct 2, 2025
Arlene A. Rowe, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 2, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on October 20, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to Anthony and Julia Lascola. Known for her warmth and fun, Arlene was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and daughter. She endlessly loved and supported her whole family and...
Imelda M. Maravillas
Oct 1, 2025
Imelda M. Maravillas, 59, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born on April 16, 1966 in Mexico to Antonio Cancino and Imelda Garcia.
Imelda is survived by her husband, Pedro Maravillas, of 22 years whom she married on February 28, 2003 in Waukegan, IL;...
Eladia A. Suris
Sep 28, 2025
Eladia A. Suris, 98, of Grayslake,IL. passed away September 28, 2025 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born February 27, 1927 in Cuba to Eladio and Amalia Milanes. She graduated from the University of Havana with a PhD in Education in 1951. Eladia married Rodolfo A. Suris on June 11, 1952. They emigrated to the United States and...
Robert F Blasius
Sep 28, 2025
Robert F. Blasius, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Villages of Victory Lakes.
Born August 16, 1940 in Fremont Center, the son of Louis and Lucille Blasius, Bob was a lifelong Grayslake resident. He married Sue Behm in 1964, and together raised three children. A pillar of Grayslake, Bob worked at the Post Office for 40...
John P. Byrne
Sep 27, 2025
John P. Byrne, 68, a resident of Salem, WI, passed away September 27, 2025 at his home. He was born October 15, 1956 to Thomas and Helen Byrne.
John (Jack) was a supportive and adoring father and husband who loved his grandchildren and grand-dogs.
Jack is survived by his children Josh (Ashley) O'Neill, Kristen Byrne, and Meghan (Cody Grant) Byrne, his grandchildren...
Valerie E. Jones
Sep 25, 2025
Valerie E. Jones, 64, sadly passed away September 25, 2025 from unexpected natural causes. She was born December 30, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Ronald and Verlee Jones, and grew up in Grayslake Il. Ever since she was a little girl, Valerie had a very strong love of family. She always wanted to know how everyone was doing, what they...
Edward J. Baumeister
Sep 24, 2025
Edward J. Baumeister, 85, a resident of Park City, IL, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. He was born on October 24, 1939 in Burlington, WI to Edward and Dorothy Baumeister.
Edward (also known as Bud or Sonny) passed away surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband...
Richard Baum
Sep 24, 2025
Richard Baum, a long-time resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on September 24, 2025 at the age of 84. Richard and his wife, Corrine, were Grayslake business owners in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They owned Richie’s Kitchen (now known as Whitney Street Inn). It was frequented by sports legends, Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita. Richard and his brother, Billy were...
Edward R. Sikora
Sep 24, 2025
Edward R. Sikora, age 74, a resident of Spring Grove, IL passed away on September 24, 2025 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL. Ed was born on June 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Rose and Louis Sikora.
Ed was a proud three-sport athlete in his youth and carried that competitive spirit throughout his life. He was a single father for...
Vincent L. Sassano
Sep 19, 2025
Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Faithful Servant With profound sadness and abiding faith in the promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Vincent Louis Sassano, who departed this world peacefully on Friday, September 19th, surrounded by his loving family. Guided by his Catholic faith throughout his life, Vincent now finds everlasting rest, joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Nancy,...
Patrick Albert Maculan
Sep 19, 2025
Patrick Albert Maculan, 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 19, 2025. He was the kind and caring husband of Diana for 33 years (Sept anniversary) and loved the retired life he spent simply with their English Setter dogs Dorian, Maya, and Bella and cat Jefferson. Always an animal lover, he gave a loving home to...
Harry H Swieca
Sep 15, 2025
Harry H. Swieca, Jr. age 75, died on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Alta Rehab in Wauconda, IL. He was born in Chicago to Harry and Helen Swieca. He grew up in the Damen and Armitage area of Chicago and attended Tuley High School, graduating in 1968. While at Tuley, Harry played the trumpet in a Drum and Bugle Corp...
Marilynn R. Walters
Sep 13, 2025
Marilynn R. Walters, 83, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away September 13, 2025 at her home. She was born October 8, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Anne Roelle.
Marilynn was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake, IL, Wildwood Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, IL, and the Grayslake Lions Club. She taught for 32 years primarily at...
Juan Pasillas Zamora
Sep 13, 2025
Juan Pasillas Zamora, 81, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away surrounded by family September 13, 2025 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha, WI. He was born June 26, 1944 in Mexico to Jose Zamora Cardoza and Ma. de la Luz Pasillas.
Juan retired from Anderson Die Castings after many years of service. He enjoyed telling stories, watching old TV...
Eric Donald Haisch
Sep 4, 2025
Eric D. Haisch, 46, a resident of Merrillville, IN, passed away September 4, 2025. He was born June 29, 1979 in Chicago, IL to Carol and Donald Haisch.
Eric was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed fast cars, working with his hands, and sports, especially baseball. Eric was the life of the party, was known for his goofy...
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