OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2024

Heidi L. Johnson, 74, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away December 16, 2024, at her home.  She was born September 22, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Donald and Kathryn (nee: Kirkwood) Johnson.

Heidi was a strong, loving, caring, helpful, funny person.  Her strength was an inspiration. She loved spending time with her family and her fur...

Dec 15, 2024

Lester "Ray" Linder, age 84, of Hainesville, IL, formerly of Salem IL, passed away on December 15, 2024, at home.  He was born July 14, 1940, in Randolph, IL.  An army veteran, he was the son of the late Henry and Leota (Wells) Linder.

Ray married his high school sweetheart, Gloria "Jean" (Buchanan) Linder on June 14,...

Dec 10, 2024

Rae Anne (Utermark) Yost, 88 of Grayslake, IL formerly Gurnee, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and attended Carl Schurz High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, James W. Yost.  They were married for 61 years. Rae Anne began her work career as a telephone operator...

Dec 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Bryan Gerwin, of Round Lake, Illinois, who suddenly passed in his home on December 9, 2024, at the age of 42. Matthew is survived by his loving wife, Milena of 11 years of marriage, whom he married on October 11, 2013; his sons Lucas Mathew and Benjamin...

Dec 8, 2024

Julie Ann Abbinanti, 61, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away December 8, 2024 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1963 in Libertyville, IL to Dale and Loretta Zoe Steinhaus.

Julie was an avid gardener especially gardening in her flower beds.  She loved her dogs and worked part time as a Vet Tech.  Julie liked...

Dec 8, 2024

Harry D. McDonald, 88, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on December 8, 2024. He was born September 25,1936 in Libertyville, Illinois to Harry and Rebecca (nee Black) McDonald. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Libertyville. He served in the army, stationed in Germany. In 2001 Harry retired from the biomedical department at the VA Medical...

Dec 6, 2024

John Vincent Majerowski passed away on Friday December 6, 2024, at his home.  He was born January 18, 1971, to Robert & Suzanne Majerowski of Niles, Illinois.  John is the proud father of John "Jack" Montgomery and Landin Jacob and the dear loving friend of former spouse Amanda.  He's the loving brother of Rob and Laura.

John...

Dec 6, 2024

James L. Willer, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away December 6, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 5, 1941 in Blue Earth, MN.

James was a veteran having served with the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion.  He was also a member...

Dec 6, 2024

William Z (Bill) Karda, born in Germany on Nov. 27, 1948. Died peacefully at his home on December 6, 2024 with his loving wife at his side.

A retired Chicago Firefighter; Bill also proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a United States Marine Corps Sniper.

Bill is survived by his wife Patricia...

Dec 3, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Ruiz on December 3, 2024. Born in Tsingtao, China, Martha was a cherished mother, wife, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many.

Martha was a strong and independent woman whose passion for learning earned her a degree from Florida State College. Martha was adventurous; she began...

Dec 1, 2024

Mary A. Stangel, 93, a resident of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away in December 2024 at Community Hospice Care in Fernandina Beach, FL. She was born on June 2, 1931 in Oak Park, IL to Mary Alice and Henry Schwagerman. Mary was a resident of Fernandina Beach, FL for the past 30 years, prior to that she lived in Libertyville,...

Nov 29, 2024

James Edmund Nykol, Jr., age 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 9, 1933 in Chicago to James and Cecelia (nee Hawkinson) Nykol.

James, a loving husband is survived by his wife, Carol, of 67 ½ years whom he married on...

Nov 25, 2024

Kyle Eric Latz, age 65, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on November 25, 2024 at his home.  He was born on August 28, 1959 in Waukegan, IL to Clifford and Virginia (nee Prorock) Latz.

Kyle is survived by his wife, Martha of 39 years; his son, Zachary of Grayslake, IL; his siblings, Mark...

Nov 25, 2024

Patrick P. Orlowski, age 75, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Pat was born on March 17, 1949 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Anthony Orlowski and Agnes (nee Van Slate) Orlowski.

Pat was a man who loved the outdoors. From a young age, he was drawn to hunting and fishing,...

Nov 23, 2024

Nancy Lee Zielonka, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born November 5, 1956 in Chicago to Gilbert and Shirley (nee Logan) Adams.

Nancy is survived by her children, Adam of Grayslake and Katie (Brandon) Borre of Winthrop Harbor; her grandchildren,...

Nov 23, 2024

Sherry L. Volpendesta of Pleasant Prairie WI passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024.  She was born in Highland Park, IL on April 17, 1949 to Robert and Evelyn Kellner,

Sherry is survived by her son Jon (Nancy) Volpendesta, her daughter Melanie (Eric) Guenther, her grandchildren Kaitlin (Alex)Bader, Daniel Volpendesta, Emma, Taylor and Peyton Guenther, and her...

Nov 22, 2024

Alice Barry, age 61, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on November 22, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on December 27, 1962 in Chicago to Leonard and Doris Barry.

Alice is survived by her son, Joshua; her siblings, Lora Barry, John (Carrie) Barry, and Tim Barry; and many...

Nov 22, 2024

Nicolasa Nava de Pineda, 79, a resident of Mundelein, passed away November 22, 2024 in her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born September 10, 1945 in Mexico to Clemente and Catalina Nava.

Nicolasa was a loving mom and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, and playing Bingo. Nicolasa was a strong, resilient, kind...

Nov 19, 2024

Linvel Keith Jackson, 75, of Silverlake, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born February 7, 1949 in Orange California to Wanda Gene (Grene) & William Richard Jackson. He married Roxanne Mary Ogden on July 1, 1989 in Silverlake, WI. As a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, Keith found so much...

Nov 14, 2024

Debra Lynn Gabl, 67, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away November 14, 2024 at her home.  She was born May 13, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Leonore (nee: Simoncelli) Gabl.

Debby had a heart of gold and her generosity was endless.  She loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed cooking for others and...