OBITUARIES

Jul 4, 2025

Deborah L. Christiansen, 60, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Highland Park, IL surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1965, in Chicago, IL to David and Carole Roy.

Debbie will be remembered most for her generous heart and unwavering love. She found her greatest joy in spending...

Jul 2, 2025

Maria Magdalena Vela , age 84, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Northwestern McHenry Hospital. She was born on February 18, 1941, in Hondo, Texas, to Marcello and Esther Gonzales.

Maria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved spending time with her family, shopping, and caring for...

Jun 30, 2025

Michael E. Scott, 58, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away June 30, 2025, at his home.  He was born July 11, 1966, in Fremont, NE to Augie Castillo and Pamela Phillipe.

From a young age, he loved sports and competition.  He played baseball, football and wrestled while growing up.  He loved following and cheering on his...

Jun 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Scott Michael Wentz announces his passing into the arms of Jesus, on June 28, 2025, at the age of 60.

He was the beloved husband of his wife Cheryl Wentz (née Grubb); devoted father of his children Elisa (Jonathan) Metzger, Karis (Jackson) Wentz, Michael Wentz, and Emma Wentz;...

Jun 25, 2025

James M. Ellison, 78, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away June 25, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born November 9, 1946, in Waukegan, Il to Catherine and Grover Ellison.

James was a veteran of the US Navy.

James is survived by his son Tom (Sanjuanita) Ellison, his...

Jun 23, 2025

Carol Lou Rysso, 87, of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 23, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born April 15, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Albert and Elsa (nee: Boonstra) Zielke.

Carol is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert Rysso, whom she wed on July 27, 1962 in Round Lake,...

Jun 20, 2025

Leona "Tina" A. Frum, 82, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away June 20, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.  She was born March 1, 1943, in Round Lake, IL to Anthony and Anna (nee: Balcer) Lange.

Tina is survived by her children Ron (Angie) Frum of AZ, Linda (Mark) Mahoney Sr. of Spring Grove,...

Jun 19, 2025

Denise Marie Hughes, 63, a resident of Gages Lake, IL, passed away June 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 3, 1962, in Chicago, IL to Mary (nee: Heischberg) and Donald Fisher. Denise's father Donald died unexpectedly while Denise was just 5 years old. Mary later married Ted Soder who Denise would affectionately know as "Dad"...

Jun 14, 2025

Sharon Kay Siddon, age 76, of Carterville, IL, passed away on June 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born on April 18, 1949, in Robinson, IL, to Glenn and Hazel Gaddis. She spent her early childhood in Robinson before moving to Joliet, IL, at the age of 11. It was there she built a...

Jun 10, 2025

Robert "Bob" Joseph Higgins, 59, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away June 10, 2025, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born December 21, 1965, in Oak Park, IL to Marianne and Robert Higgins.

Bob was a graduate of Grayslake High School in 1984 and was employed with Campanella and Sons...

Jun 7, 2025

Bruce David Allen Shaw (1953-2025)

Bruce David Allen Shaw, 71 years old, of Lake County, IL died peacefully on June 7, 2025. Bruce was born in Chicago on August 3, 1953 to Joe and Mary Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary; sisters Ilene Shaw and Susan Ekman; brother-in-law Barry Ekman; and...

Jun 6, 2025

Reyes Atilano, 45, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away June 6, 2025, in Chicago, IL.  He was born on December 26, 1979, in Evanston, IL to Reyes Atilano and Maricela Ortiz.

Reyes will be remembered for his boundless warmth, infectious laughter, and the genuine love he shared with everyone around him. He had a gift...

Jun 6, 2025

Arthur Jacob Harris, 89, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away, June 6, 2025, at Condell Hospital. He was born May 3, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Thomas Wolf and Blanche (nee: Mott) Harris.

Arthur loved to talk with everyone, he never met a stranger and was known for coming up with a nickname or a...

Jun 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Esther Kroll (Brefeld) announce her passing on June 5, 2025 at Lake Forest Hospital.

Joan was born February 15, 1929 to John and Lona Brefeld, joining her sister Norma and just a few years ahead of her brother, John "Jack." She attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and...

Jun 4, 2025

Bonnie Kay Gewalt, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away on June 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on November 7, 1941 in Chicago to Harold and Florence (nee Wentzel) McGrath.

Bonnie spent her life dedicated to her family. She loved her children fiercely, and her grandchildren even more. She was a mother figure to...

Jun 2, 2025

Dolores K. Spapperi, 93, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away surrounded by her family, June 2, 2025, at her home.  She was born March 3, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Fran and Erna (nee:  Bauer) Juganheimer.

Dolores was a graduate of Grant High School, Fox Lake, IL, and Northern Illinois University with a Masters in...

Jun 2, 2025

John Edward Barry, 64, of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away on June 2, 2025 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born on December 3, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Doris Barry.

John loved his grandchildren more than anything in the world. His greatest accomplishment in life was the strong and...

May 31, 2025

Aloysius John Kaczmaryn, 88, a long time resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on May 31, 2025 at The Laurel of Vernon Hills. He was born on September 15, 1936 in Waukegan, IL to Aloysius and Anne Kaczmaryn. He was the second oldest of six children and the only son. He was known affectionately by his family and...

May 27, 2025

Mark A. Russell, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 27, 2025, at Endeavor Hospital in Evanston, IL after a short but valiant fight against esophageal cancer.  He was born May 30, 1958, in Louisville, KY to the late Allen Russell and Anna Sullenger Russell.

Mark graduated from the University of Louisville in 1982 with...

May 25, 2025

Lake Villa, Illinois — Glenn Robert Miller Jr., age 79, entered into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on May 25, 2025.  Born on July 13, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Glenn lived a life marked by faith, love, and devotion to family, friends, and God. Glenn was a member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois....