OBITUARIES

Feb 8, 2013

Sandra A. Adams, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Galesburg, IL, passed away Friday February 8, 2013, at the age of 56. She was born April 4, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Mildred Gearhart. Sandra was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church and a member of the choir at church for the past 7...

Feb 7, 2013

Roger W. McKee, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday February 7, 2013, at the age of 54. He was born March 18, 1958 in Lake Forest, IL to Richard and Audrey McKee. Roger was an employee for Allstate in Northbrook for 32 years. One of his favorite pastimes was snowmobiling. Roger is survived by his wife of...

Feb 7, 2013

Diane J. Krueger, a resident of Menasha, WI, passed away Thursday February 7, 2013, at the age of 66. She was born April 9, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Charlotte Barr. Diane is survived by her children Denise (Charlie) Kilburg and Thadd Krueger, her grandchildren Lyndsey and Marissa Kilburg, her brother Dennis (Audrey) Barr, a niece, a...

Feb 6, 2013

Joseph A. "Papa Joe" Schlicht Jr., age 86, of Gages Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at ManorCare in Libertyville.  He was born January 12, 1927 in Chicago to Joseph A. and Mary A. (nee Benda) Schlicht.  He served in the Army during World War II and retired from the Great Lakes Naval Base.  He was...

Feb 5, 2013

Amy C. Krajewski, born January 14, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH, a resident of Third Lake, IL, died unexpectedly on February 5, 2013. Amy was the beloved wife of thirty years to Cliff Krajewski, and mother of Natalie, Christian and Daniel. Immediate family includes her sister Lisa Sutherlin (Steve), and brother Rex Carroll (Ruth). She was the daughter-in-law of John...

Feb 4, 2013

Leopold Arispe, Jr., a 78-year-old Waukegan resident, passed away Mon. Feb. 4, 2013 at Vista East in Waukegan.  He was born in San Antonio, TX on June 27, 1934 to the now late Leo Sr. and Lorenza {nee Garcia} Arispe.  Leopold worked for McLean Fogg in Mundelein for over 20 years.  He loved his family, especially the...

Feb 2, 2013

Dorothy Elizabeth Skalla, formally of North Chicago, Waukegan and Grayslake, Illinois passed away February 2, 2013. Dorothy was born to Murray and Vida Bangs Dow on May 1st, 1917 in Xenia, Illinois.  She grew up on a small family farm there and attended a one-room, country schoolhouse. Dorothy lost her mother at an early age and later...

Jan 23, 2013

Blaine G. Young passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born in Chicago to Blaine Gladstone and Mae (Higgins). He was the youngest of three children including Mary and George who preceded him in death. Blaine and Nancy (Fraser) were married for 50 years and lived in Grayslake for over 40 years. A salesman for Federal...

Jan 23, 2013

Judith F. "Judy" Erdmann, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday January 23, 2013, at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry, IL, at the age of 67. She was born August 24, 1945 in Bexar, AL to Daulton and Evelyn (nee: Riddings) Lindsey. Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Glenn, whom she wed on December 23,...

Jan 21, 2013

Richard G. Theisen, of Grayslake, passed away Mon. Jan. 21, 2013 in Libertyville.  Born in Chicago on Jan. 3, 1927 to the now late Joseph L. and Anna M. {nee Mann}.  Richard was a Catholic Priest and teacher in Chicagoland for over 25 years.  Beloved husband of Carol {nee Laursen} Theisen; loving step-father of four, step-grandfather of...

Jan 19, 2013

William H. Peters passed away at his home in Round Lake on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 63. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 5, 1949. He graduated from Grayslake High School in l968. He was retired at the time of his death. Bill was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed playing for his...

Jan 15, 2013

Richard Louis Scholz, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013 at his residence at the age of 86. He was born February 25, 1926 in Chicago, IL. Richard was a World War II veteran having served with the US Navy. Richard is survived by his wife Margie Lavern Scholz, whom he wed on May 28, 1960,...

Jan 14, 2013

Verna Bork, an 88-year-old longtime Lake County resident, passed away Mon. Jan. 14, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born in Avon, IL to the now late Clement and Delia {nee Porchmann} McElhiney. Verna was the beloved mother of Joyce (Allen) Greenspon, Joseph (the late Carol) Hommrich, William (Joan) Hommrich, John (Pam) Hommrich, and Chris...

Jan 13, 2013

Shirley Alice Bero, a 76-year-old Grayslake resident, passed away Sun. Jan. 13, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born in Chicago on June 24, 1936 to the low late Robert and Alice {nee Andrews} Brown.  Shirley was the beloved mother of Daniel and Cynthia Bero.  Friends of the family may join them at...

Jan 8, 2013

Virginia Ruth Damos (nee Whitson) died on January 8, 2013.. She was born on April 14, 1924 in Waukegan to Vera and Clair Whitson. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, her brothers Clair and Frank Whitson, and her sister Lois Downer. She is survived by her daughter Diane, her son-in-law Bryan Coolican, six nieces, and eight...

Jan 8, 2013

Robert C. Kuzelka, a resident of Grayslake for 25 years, passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013 at the age of 79. He was born February 21, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Marie Kuzelka. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War having served for the US Navy aboard the USS Hickory and the USS Olmstead. He was...

Jan 7, 2013

Anna M. Toll, a resident of Palatine, passed away Monday January 7, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born September 27, 1918 in Libertyville to Edwin and Martha Krase. Anna was a lifelong member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Grayslake, where she was also a kindergarten teacher for 25 years. Anna is survived by her daughter...

Jan 4, 2013

Michael K. Jeffers, 52, of Wildwood, passed away Saturday January 4, 2013 at his home. He was born August 31, 1961 in Waukegan to Edward and Nancy (nee: Knapp) Jeffers. Michael was an avid Cubs and Bears fan who like to fish and play golf. He loved to listen to Styx and just being with family and friends. Michael...

Jan 3, 2013

Gertrude M. "Gert" Zieman, an 84-year-old longtime Grayslake resident, passed away at home late Thursday evening, Jan. 3, 2013.  She was born in Chicago on Feb. 4, 1928 to the now late Frank and Daisy Heynis.  When she was able, Gert attended United Protestant Church in Grayslake.  She loved to knit and crochet.  Gert was the loving...

Dec 31, 2012

Helen M. Mount

Helen M. Mount, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday December 31, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born January 8, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Sophie (nee: Menich) Milichevich. Helen moved from Chicago at the age of 15 when her father bought a farm in Milburn. She later...