OBITUARIES

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...

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,...