OBITUARIES

Nov 5, 2024

Lottie Elizabeth Carter, age 93, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on November 5, 2024 at her home.  She was born on September 14, 1931 in Hawkins, Wisconsin to John and Mary Sokolowski.

Lottie was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Lake Villa, IL.

Lottie is survived by her son, Kevin...

Nov 3, 2024

Kelly E. MacDonald, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 3, 2024 at Northwestern Medical Center in Lake Forest, IL. She was born July 5, 1960 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Thomas and Marlene Stemlar. Kelly spent her career working as a special education teacher, changing the lives of countless students over the years. Her true passion...

Nov 2, 2024

Barbara Elaine Bucci, age 85, passed away on November 2, 2024 at her home in Lindenhurst, IL.  She was born November 3, 1938 in Chicago to Joseph and Emma (nee Allermann) Schultz. Beloved wife to the late Enio Bucci, devoted  mother of Natalie (Paul) Blachowicz, Kathy (Frank) Brown, and Anthony Bucci; loving Nana to Matthew, Brian, Nicole, Kaley, Julia,...

Oct 31, 2024

Maria Irma Carlon, age 80, passed away in her home on October 31 st , 2024 at 8:06am. She was born May 4th, 1944 in Carácuaro Michoacán, Mexico daughter to Graciela and Alejo Cardenas.

As a Mexican immigrant, Maria deeply believed in the American Dream migrating to the U.S. in 1978, seeing it as an opportunity to...

Oct 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Laura L. Jendrzejewski, 72, of Wheeling, Illinois, formerly of Antioch, Illinois, on October 31, 2024. After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Laura embraced her eternal rest, surrounded by love.

Born on February 17, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Laura was a bright light from the very...

Oct 30, 2024

Theodore Lynn Rebstock, 99, a resident of Grayslake, IL, and formerly of LeMars, IA, passed away October 30, 2024, at his home. He was born June 24, 1925, in Elkhart, IN, to Adolph and Redna Rebstock.

A graduate of North Central College in Naperville, IL, Theodore continued his education with a master's degree and a PhD in...

Oct 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Armstrong, a beloved teacher, bus driver, devoted father, husband, and cherished member of his community. John passed away October 24, 2024 at the age of 68 after a life spent giving, guiding, and making a difference in the lives of those around him. Born in Michigan and...

Oct 23, 2024

GAIL JO ROCKENBACH VITOLS – AUGUST 26, 1952 – OCTOBER 23, 2024

Gail Vitols passed into eternity peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in the presence of loved ones. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, John, her brother Gregg Rockenbach (Marlene), her mother-in-law Aida Vitols, her uncle Mark Winters (Helen), her nieces and...

Oct 21, 2024

Steven Allen Karr, age 71, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on October 21, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 18, 1953 in Des Plaines to Norman Karr and Margaret (nee Schrimpf) and raised by George Wold.

Steve grew up in Lake Villa, IL and graduated from Grayslake High School.  Steve worked in his family's bakery...

Oct 18, 2024

Roy R. Newberry, 74, a resident of Arkansas, passed away October 18, 2024 in Union Grove, WI.  He was born December 8, 1949 in Tennessee to Hughie and Mattie Pulley.

Roy was a member of the New Life Bibleway Baptist Church in Gamaliel, AR.  He enjoyed watching stock car races, fishing, and pulling pranks and jokes.  Roy...

Oct 17, 2024

Douglas M. Schneider, 37, a resident of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away October 17, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 1, 1987 in Libertyville, IL to Donna and Donald Schneider.

In spite of his multiple medical ailments, Doug never let that hold him back from getting the most out of life. He was the strongest...

Oct 14, 2024

Pearl Fugate passed away October 14, 2024.  He was 77 years old and a resident of Round Lake, IL. He was born in Blue Diamond, KY to Hobert and Becky Fugate on August 20, 1947. He married Ruth Fugate for 58 years and had two sons, William (Meenoo) Fugate and Joseph Fugate.  Also, a granddaughter Sophia Fugate. He had...

Oct 12, 2024

George Robert Plancon, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. George was loved and cared for by his daughter, Denise and son-in-law, Jamie Fuller, especially during a brief stay at an assisted living facility close to their home. George was the oldest of six children to George and Dorothy (Anderson) Plancon.  He...

Oct 7, 2024

Gladys M. Pahl, age 86, a resident of McHenry, passed away on October 7, 2024 at White Oaks of McHenry.  She was born on April 26, 1938 in Chicago to Edward and Alice Burback. She graduated from Waller High School in Chicago in 1957 and married her husband, Robert H. Pahl, Jr, in February 1958. They lived and raised...

Oct 6, 2024

Patricia Rock, 75, passed away on October 6, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Center, after a short illness, surrounded by her daughter and grandson. She was born on November 22, 1948 to Michael (Jack) and Gloria Moran in Elkins, West Virginia. She later grew up and lived in Warren, Ohio until the death of her husband, John Rock, in 2005....

Oct 6, 2024

Virginia M. Peters, 92, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away October 6, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL to John and Catherine Lange.

There was no job too big or too small for Virginia, as she took on the task of raising her siblings from a young age....

Oct 2, 2024

Douglas "Doug" Anthony Dunbar, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on October 2, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 11, 1946, to the late Kenneth Dunbar and Margaret Doyle Dunbar. He graduated from Little Flower High School in Chicago, Illinois, and from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he met the...

Oct 1, 2024

Soledad Pineiro 84, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away October 1, 2024 at her home.  She was born June 10. 1940 in Irapuato, Gunajuato, Mexico.

Soledad lived in Chicago for 50 years only recently moving to Third Lake.

Soledad is survived by her children Rosa of Chicago, Marta Patricia of Irapuato Mexico) Soledad...

Oct 1, 2024

Barbara Lange, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 1, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born on September 24, 1941 in Chicago to Walter and Angeline Ptak.

Barb treasured her time with her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for music, finding joy in playing the piano...

Sep 30, 2024

William Robert Schroeder, age 46, a resident of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on September 30, 2024.  He was born November 4, 1977, in Libertyville, IL to Evan Schroeder and Nancy Miltier.

Will entered the Air Force and proudly served our country for four years. He had a beautiful mind that often-sparked intense debates but...