OBITUARIES

Aug 10, 2024

Deanna B. Hinkley, age 82, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away on August 10, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 17, 1941 to Charles and Mary (nee Dahmer) Becker.  She graduated from SIU-Carbondale, taught elementary and junior high school in Carterville, Illinois, in Missouri, and Woodland Schools, Grayslake. She worked in Public Relations and as a...

Aug 8, 2024

Edward L. Grooms, 80, a resident of Round Lake and formally of Mundelein, IL, passed away August 8, 2024 at Thrive in Mundelein, IL.  He was born November 2, 1943 in Grooms Holler, AL to Aster and Irene Grooms.

He worked at MacLean & Fogg for 52 years and made incredible contributions to success of the company....

Aug 7, 2024

Dr. Barry A. Coddens, 72, a resident of Pleasant Prairie, WI and formerly of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 3, 1952 in Lafayette, IN to Dr. Avery L. and Mary Z. Coddens and raised in Earl Park and Fowler, IN.

Barry attended Benton...

Aug 6, 2024

William (Bill) H Lyons

4/20/1937 – 8/6/2024

William (Bill) H Lyons 87 of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 6 th 2024 at Elevate Care in Riverwoods IL. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 20 th 1937.

Bill served in the US Navy and was mostly stationed...

Aug 3, 2024

Diane C. Caldwell, 78, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 3, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 24, 1946 in Lake Forest, IL to Arne and Elaine Johnson.

Diane had a passion for golf and loved attending her book clubs with her dear friends.  She loved going...

Aug 1, 2024

Kevin Clayton Berner, age 50, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on August 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1974 in Skokie, IL to Victor and Gloria Berner.

Kevin loved music, video games, and movies. He worked for many years in movie theaters and a movie rental store where he...

Jul 29, 2024

Francis R. McNeill of Grayslake, IL was born August 31, 1927, to Cecil and Iva McNeill in Flint, Michigan and grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Gould City.  He passed away on July 29, 2024.  As a young man, his family owned a team of Percheron horses which they used for logging.  As an adult, Fran...

Jul 24, 2024

Helen Kerner of Ingleside, Illinois, on July 24, 2024, left this earth to join her beloved husband Hadyn, parents and sister who preceded her in death. She was born on November 28, 1938, in Kiev and emigrated to the United States where she met her husband and started a family in Glendale Heights and later moved to Ingleside. She...

Jul 19, 2024

Dale Lee Sphatt, a resident of McHenry, passed away on July 19, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL after visiting with his wife and many dear friends.  Dale was born to William and Bernice Sphatt on September 13, 1955 in Elgin, IL, where he grew up and attended school.  In 1972 he became one of Jehovah's Witnesses and...

Jul 16, 2024

Joseph Richard Washco, age 67, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away on July 16, 2024 at his home.  He was born on June 7, 1957 in Chicago to Richard J. and Judith C. Washco.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Karen Borgias of Mesa, AZ; his nephew and niece, Branden Reece of Mundelein, and Heather...

Jul 16, 2024

Benjamin J. Ranes, age 33, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on July 16, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL.  He was born on December 21, 1990 in Lagrange, IL to Lawrence and Elizabeth (nee Fick) Ranes.

When he was young, Ben's family thought he would be a diplomat. He was good at keeping...

Jul 15, 2024

Joseph E. Mazzie, 53, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away on July 15, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 24, 1970 in Chicago, IL.

Joseph was loved by many and  he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife...

Jul 13, 2024

Richard Ivan MacDuff passed away in the early hours of July 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.  Richard was born on July 1,1956 at St. Anne's Hospital in Chicago, IL to his parents Richard and Rose MacDuff.

Rich is survived by his mother, Rose MacDuff; his son, Ronald (Molly O'Roark) MacDuff; his siblings, Robert...

Jul 13, 2024

Viktoria Golkosky, 69, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away July 13, 2024 at Advocate Condell Hospital I Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 12,1954 in Roznava Slovakia to Jan and Alzbeta (Tencova) Brostak.

Viki was kind, generous, patient, caring, giving, full of life and funny. She brightened up anY room she walked in. She loved children,...

Jul 12, 2024

Jeanette "Jan" Margaret Swanson (nee Haag), 88, born June 18, 1936 in Chicago, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family on July 12, 2024.

Jan was an extremely kind, caring and giving person who was an inspiration to all. She enjoyed playing Mahjong, Bunco and cards with her friends, and loved reading, being involved at...

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Therese Jermalowicz, 90, a resident of North Chicago, IL, passed away July 7, 2024 at Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.  Mary was born October 4, 1933 in North Chicago, IL to Andrew and Mary Jermalowicz.

Mary retired from AT&T/Illinois Bell after more than 30 years of employment.  She was a member of the Illinois...

Jul 7, 2024

Shirley S. McRoy, age 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on July 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on December 11, 1937 in Woodstock, IL to John and Eleanor (nee Stenberg) Peters.  She was a long-time bookkeeper and personal assistant.

Shirley is survived by her brother, David (Judy)...

Jul 7, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Huber, 82, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, in Grayslake, IL, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Born on March 10, 1942, in Chicago, Chuck grew up in Spring Grove, where he spent many childhood hours on the Chain of Lakes, fostering a lifelong love of fishing.

Since the 1970's, Chuck...

Jul 6, 2024

Mildred Ann Lee, 85, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away July 6, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 4, 1939 in Matoaka, WV to Eldridge and Savannah Vines.

Mildred loved gardening, reading, and hosting family gatherings.

Mildred is survived by her children Debbie (Bill) Vanderborg of Grayslake...

Jul 1, 2024

Kathryn Ann Bevan died on July 1 2024, in Lindenhurst, Illinois at the age of 73. She is survived by her brother, Donald Romanik of New York City, her daughter Alexandra Louise Bevan of Brisbane, Australia, her son John Rhys Bevan of Third Lake, Illinois, her daughter in law, Marie Catherine Bevan, and her granddaughters, Betty Alice Bevan and...