OBITUARIES

Apr 20, 2025

Albert A. Rizzo, 82, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away April 20, 2025, at Aperion Care in Elgin, IL.  He was born June 8, 1942, to Albert and Mary Rizzo.

Albert served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Germany in the early 1960's.  He enjoyed going to the local watering holes to...

Apr 19, 2025

June Y. Braden, 83, passed away on April 19, 2025 from complications of her strokes.

June was born on April 2, 1942, in Oglesby, OK to William Junior Yates and Louise Marie Benefiel Yates. June was a member of the Cherokee Nation and grew up in Oklahoma and southern Kansas with her parents, brothers and large extended...

Apr 17, 2025

Loyeen Jo Woodruff – December 31, 1941 – April 17, 2025

Loyeen Jo Woodruff, 83, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1941, in McCook, Nebraska, Loyeen developed a lifelong love of learning, leadership, and service. She was active in the Rainbow Girls organization, serving as President, and...

Apr 16, 2025

Arthur Joseph Mulholland, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away surrounded by his family,  April 16, 2025.  He was born August 2, 1938, in Granite City, IL to Ellen (nee: Brennan) and Edward Mulholland.

Art was a proud veteran having served for the US Army.  He loved to fish and travel and research his Irish genealogy,...

Apr 14, 2025

Austin W. Hudson, 87, of Round Lake, Il passed away on April 14, 2025, at Warren Barr North Shore in Highland Park, Il.

Life reflections of Austin W. Hudson…

Austin Walker Hudson was born April 23, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virgina.  He was the oldest of six children parented by Ruth Davis and Alfred Hudson....

Apr 10, 2025

Mary A. Eager, 95, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1929 to William and Sophia Rich. She retired from Abbott Labs, and loved to travel all over the world.  She enjoyed spending her time tending to her flowers and garden and listening to Elvis. Mary loved birds and enjoyed watching...

Apr 9, 2025

Ronald Allan Spriester September 17, 1953 – April 9, 2025

Ronald Allan Spriester, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on April 9, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was only 71 years old.

Born at Great Lakes Naval Base in...

Apr 8, 2025

Cleotilde Rojas, 79, of Mundelein, IL, passed away on April 8, 2025, at her home in Mundelein, IL. She was born on July 9, 1945, in Mexico to Candelario Lopez and Soledad Rojas Hurtado.

Cleotilde is survived by her children, Julia (Salvador) Abonce of Vernon Hills, IL, Socorro (Mariano) Garcia of Mundelein, IL, Salomon Rojas of Mundelein,...

Apr 8, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Crowell, 60, of Third Lake, IL, passed away on April 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 2, 1965 in Racine, WI.  He was the kind of man who helped anyone who needed it.  He was trustworthy and dependable. He was proud to have served his country in the Army during the Cold War,...

Apr 8, 2025

Wayne Murphy, of Round Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on April 8th 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Libertyville, IL, by his parents Wyatt Murphy and Helen Ann Sowatzke. His siblings were Pat and Brenda Murphy. Wayne attended Libertyville High School, where he played football and forged friendships that lasted a lifetime. During his teenage years,...

Apr 6, 2025

Hilda Thomas, 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away April 6, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 13, 1950, in Cuttula, TX to Thomas and Tomasit Osrio.

Hilda is survived by her children Steve (Peggy) McNutt of Round Lake, Karen McNutt of Round Lake, Lynn (Jerry) Pounds...

Apr 6, 2025

Michael Patrick Bradburn April 29, 1985 – April 6, 2025 Grayslake, IL It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Patrick Bradburn, age 39, a dedicated critical care, paramedic and traveling nurse, who left us unexpectedly on April 6, 2025. Born on April 29, 1985, in Lake Forest, IL, Michael was the beloved son of...

Apr 4, 2025

John William Hill, Jr., 81, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away April 4, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born March 25, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Gwendolyn and John W. Hill Sr.

John was a former volunteer with the Fox Lake Fire Department and a member of the Rising...

Apr 3, 2025

Ana M. Marquez, 57, of Round Lake, IL, passed away on April 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 29, 1967, in Mexico to Francisco and Clemencia Marquez.

Ana grew up in Mexico and relocated to the United States as a teenager with her family. She had many challenges but always found a way...

Mar 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Funari, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, who left this world on March 24, 2025 at the age of 85.

Judy was a woman whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Her family was everything to her. She had an extraordinary ability to build...

Mar 24, 2025

James Joseph Miller, aged 83, a current resident of Third Lake, IL, and long time resident of Grayslake, passed away March 24, 2025, at Bickford of Gurnee.  He was born May 30, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Eugene and Ludina Miller, where he grew up with a strong sense of family and community.

James was a beloved...

Mar 22, 2025

Bruce E. Thorson (75) of Round Lake Park, Illinois, passed away at home on March 22, 2025. Bruce was born June 3, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to Kenneth and Lois (Swanson) Thorson. He graduated from Westside High School, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and North Park Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Evangelical Covenant Church. Throughout his life in ministry,...

Mar 19, 2025

Carmelo Palmayra Zapata, 82, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away March 19, 2025, at Integrated Palliative Care in Libertyville, IL.  He was born July 16, 1942, in the Philippines to Fredrick and Patrocinio Zapata.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere...

Mar 18, 2025

John K. Wilen II, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL formally of Glenview IL, passed away March 18, 2025 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 26, 1956, in Evanston, IL to John K. Wilen Jr. and Mary Wilen (prev. Miller nee DeRoque).

After going to art school, he was hired by...

Mar 18, 2025

Elizabeth Kay Woodworth, 44, passed away peacefully March 18, 2025 after an extended illness.

Beth was born on April 17, 1980, to Donn and Barbara (Goethe) Woodworth.  She was a cherished only child who grew up on the west side of Rockford, always active, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors.  Beth loved spending time playing cards and games...