OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 31, 2012

Elevi Torres of Mundelein passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 in Chicago.  Friends of the family may visit Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org .

Dec 27, 2012

Harold R. "Ross" Martin, an 84-year-old Saddlebrook Farms (Grayslake) resident, formerly of Wayzata, MN passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Dec. 27, 2012 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born in Toronto, Canada on September 12, 1928.  Ross worked for Moore Business Forms for 46 years, in both the United States and Canada, retiring...

Dec 25, 2012

Frances Aleckson, a 90-year-old Round Lake resident, passed away Tues. Dec. 25, 2012 at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born in Chicago, IL to the now late Francis and Isabelle {nee Crowe} Howell on June 1, 1922 and raised by her now late grandparents John and Harriet Crowe. Frances was the loving mother of Bob (Dana)...

Dec 19, 2012

Bonnie B. Wolff, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away December 19, 2012 in Libertyville, IL. She was born November 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Alta Henry. Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Antioch, IL and the Antioch Woman's Club. She was also a member and active participant at the Antioch...

Dec 12, 2012

Alex Lancaster, 12, was taken suddenly from the world on December 12, 2012 when he was practicing a Batman stunt in his bedroom that went horribly awry. Alex was a 6th grader at Big Hollow Middle School in Ingleside, IL where he was a member of the Honor Roll, active in Newspaper Club, Ski Club, Set Design, and Backstage...

Dec 10, 2012

Raymond Lucien Lacroix, a 73-year-old Round Lake Beach resident, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Mon. Dec. 10, 2012 in Panama City, FL. He was born on May 25, 1939 in Holyoke, MA to the now late Lucien Joseph and Yvonne Marie {nee Quenneville} Kestler Lacroix. Raymond served proudly for eight years in the U.S. Army...

Dec 10, 2012

William Herbert Behenna, age 80, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at home Mon. afternoon, Dec. 10, 2012. Born Oct. 17, 1932 to the now late Lester and Helen {nee Gilman} Behenna. William retired from American Airlines after 36 years of service. Beloved husband of 60 years to Chloe {nee Brown} Behenna; loving father of William M....

Dec 9, 2012

George E. Drymalski, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Sunday December 9, 2012, at Highland Park Hospital, at the age of 72.  He was born April 22, 1940 in Chicago to Edwin and Harriette (nee: Kozicki) Drymalski.  George was an avid family man who loved being with his grandkids.  He was a broadcast executive for 38 years.  George...

Feb 4, 2012

Jacqueline Berger, a resident of Grayslake, passed away February 4, 2012 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit Friday, February 8, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. A funeral services is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 also at the...

Jun 27, 1960

Pamela Marie Kut-Rankin, born February 5 th , 1960, in Chicago, to Diane and Deacon Bernard Kut, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 27 th .  Pam enjoyed 16 wonderful years of marriage to Thomas Rankin.  Pam had a huge heart and was a very generous and open person.  She was definitely a foodie, loving cooking, eating,...

Shirley Rita Valdez, 93, a resident of Long Grove and formerly of Cape Coral, FL and Oak Lawn, IL, passed away at New Perspective in Long Grove, IL.  She was born December 20, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to Marceline (nee: Moody) and Jerry Cosidine.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Mary Kay (Kurt) Kolseth of Hawthorn Woods,...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Nathaniel Kyle Zapata Lee.  He was 24 years old and a resident of Round Lake, IL.  Nathan was born October 22, 2000, in Island Park, IL to Maria Luisa Zapata and Manuel Lee.

Despite all the challenges that came with his health conditions,...

Barbara Linskey (nee Kokum) was born October 4, 1932, in Chicago. Her parents were Isabelle (nee Wheeler) and Barndt Kokum, and her older brother was John Kokum. After moving to Skokie, Barbara attended St. Peter's Catholic School and Niles Township High School, where her writing days began as the editor of the school newspaper. She went on to Beloit...

Judy A. Fonseca-Johnson, 55, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away at her home.  She was born March 10, 1969 in Yonkers, NY to Americo and Cecelia Fonseca.

Judy enjoyed writing, music, and being a poet.

Judy is survived by her children Deven Johnson, Linnea Johnson, and Miles Stanczak, her siblings Donna (Alan) Newton, Rick...