OBITUARIES

Sep 21, 2024

Gregory Edward Troken, age 77, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on September 21, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 17, 1947 in Chicago to Edward and Minnie (nee Literski) Troken.

Greg was a proud US Army Veteran. He had a passion for travel, especially to Puerto...

Sep 21, 2024

Alfonso Posterli, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on September 21, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Fontanaluccia, Italy to Ettore and Gelsomina (nee: Bimbi) Posterli. Where he also met the love of his life at first glance, Osanna, and began their beautiful family of four.

Alfonso immigrated to the United States ...

Sep 17, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Olejcak, age 85, a resident of Gurnee, passed away on September 17, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1939 in Chicago to Gustaf and Estelle Jacobson.

Born Elizabeth Ann Jacobson, she was often referred to as "Boots" in her early years and went by "Betty" later in life. Betty grew up...

Sep 12, 2024

Janet Loretta Shaver, age 86, passed away on September 12, 2024 in Portage, Wisconsin.  She was born on November 5, 1937 in Waukegan, Illinois to John and Loretta (nee Keyser) Opeka. Janet loved spending time in her garden, arts and crafts, making ceramic objects, supporting the Green Bay Packers, and playing volleyball.  She was a lover of animals, especially...

Sep 9, 2024

Kay Frances Libertore, age 91, a resident of Grayslake, ILleft this world on September 9, 2024 at her home and joined the love her life, Jim.  She was born on June 8, 1933 in Chicago to Leroy and Darlene Meineke. She was the sister to Joan Gibson and James Meineke.  Kay was a longtime dog groomer, avid fan of...

Sep 9, 2024

Susan Faye Jensen, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Sue was known for her passion for gardening, interior design, vacationing with family and friends (specifically Hawaii), the love for her grandchildren and 2 fur babies (Rosie and Koa). She was a wonderful support/advocate for animal adoption....

Sep 8, 2024

Mark Anthony Stang, 57, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away September 8, 2024 at Lutheran General in Park Ridge, IL.  He was born January 20, 1967 in Waukegan, IL to George and Shirley (nee: Dietz) Stang.

Mark was an avid Cubs and Bears fan, loved playing Bingo, and visiting casinos. He loved spending time...

Sep 7, 2024

Elvira Racelis, 77, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away September 7, 2024 at Northwestern Medical Center in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born November 5, 1946 in the Philippines Fausto Zaragoza Santos and Lydia Causio Santos.

Elvira enjoyed cooking, singing Karaoke, dancing, and Bingo. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Sep 5, 2024

Gary Brian Beggan, age 81, a resident of Third Lake, passed away on September 5, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1943 in Watertown, WI to Oliver and Agnes Beggan,

All services were held privately at Ft. Sheridan Cemetery. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For...

Sep 4, 2024

Austin Scott Raysby, 34, a resident of Park Ridge, IL, was called home to our Lord on September 4, 2024. Austin was born on May 17 th , 1990, and is survived by his parents, Arthur Raysby Sr. and Susan (Barry) McCarty (nee: Torok), his partner in crime Kellie Laudani, his grandparent Ingeborg Torok, his siblings Arthur Raysby Jr....

Sep 3, 2024

Claudia Nocker Venegoni, 64, of Gurnee passed away on September 3, 2024, at her home. Claudia was born on January 7, 1960, in Oak Park to Andrew and Gisela Nocker. She was the oldest of four daughters.

Claudia graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School and the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in Education....

Sep 2, 2024

Harold Free Parmly, 89, was born in Cobden, Illinois to Cecil Free Parmly and Esther Marie (nee: Messsamore) Parmly on March 1, 1935.

Harold married Norma Lucille Cavaness on December 4, 1954. Harold is survived by his children Debra Parmly of Maryville, TN and Jeffrey (Vivian) Parmly of Lindenhurst, IL and three beloved grandchildren (who call him...

Aug 26, 2024

Irenia Perez, 89, passed away August 26, 2024 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. She was born September 4, 1934 to Juan Sr. and Adelfina Sanchez from Uvalde, TX.

Irenia is survived by her husband Pedro Perez, her children Petra (Rafael Sr.) Cardona from Austin, TX, Erenia (Raymundo Sr.) Martinez of Ingleside, IL, San Juanita (Francisco)...

Aug 25, 2024

Debbie Ann Purol, age 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on August 25, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA to Richard and Edna Pokorney. Debbie taught at St. Joseph Catholic School in Round Lake and St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr in Chicago.   She most recently was a paraprofessional at...

Aug 25, 2024

Rosemarie Squillaci, 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 25, 2024 at Alto of Grayslake.  She was born July 23, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Angelo and Mary (nee: Saviano) Di Christofano.

Rosemarie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dominic, whom she wed on October 2, 1955 in Chicago, IL, her children Grace...

Aug 24, 2024

Christine M. Evensen, age 61, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on August 24, 2024 at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Barrington, IL.  She was born on June 5, 1963 in Park Ridge, IL.

Chris grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois, and graduated from Maine West in 1981.  She continued her education at Northern Illinois, but ultimately...

Aug 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Ann Damptz announce her passing. Sharon passed away on August 22, 2024, unexpectedly due to complications of a surgery. . She was born on December 2, 1946 in Chicago to Chester and Nell (Haynes) Wojtanek.. Sharon was the beloved wife of Donald, Sharon is survived by her children: Tracie...

Aug 21, 2024

Maria de la Luz Tovar, 71, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away August 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born July 10, 1953 to Isidro and Lucina Cordova.

Maria is survived by her husband of 49 years, Santiago Tovar, her children Blanca (Jesus) Luna, Faviola Tovar, Alejandro Tovar, Daniel Tovar, Vidal Tovar, Alfred...

Aug 16, 2024

In loving memory of James Bartz (92), of Libertyville, IL, passed away August 16, 2024. Jim was a loving husband of 72 years and survived by his wife Joan Bartz.

A devoted father and survived by his son David Bartz, preceded in death by his son Michael Bartz and survived by his daughter-in-law Barbara Bartz.  Jim's is...

Aug 14, 2024

Jerzy Morawski, age 69, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on August 14, 2024 at his home.  He was born on February 27, 1955 in Poland.

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1pm.  A visitation will be...