OBITUARIES

Jul 1, 2024

Gwendolyn Rowe-Hall, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on July 1, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born on April 16, 1943 in Jamaica. Gwendolyn is preceded in death by her Mother and Father Norman Rowe and Beatrice Dixon as well as 9 siblings that she loved dearly. Gwendolyn leaves behind...

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Hacker, 80, of Mount Pleasant, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2024. Barbara was born in Miami, FL on October 16, 1943 to Charles and Lorraine Gunther. They moved to Mt. Prospect, IL where she would eventually graduate from Mt. Prospect High School in 1960. She met her future husband, Larry...

Jun 23, 2024

Patricia M. Costabile, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born January 25, 1952 in Evanston, IL to Leroy and Janice Blinn.

Patricia loved raising her West Highland Terriers.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 45 years, Anthony Costabile, her...

Jun 21, 2024

Ray "Nick" Thomas Nicholas, Jr., 70, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away June 21, 2024 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born June 28, 1953 in Waukegan, IL to Ray Sr. and Willadene Nicholas.

Nick is survived by his childhood sweetheart, his wife of 50 years, Debra Nicholas, whom he wed on August...

Jun 11, 2024

Berta "Bea" L. Fitzgerald , 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 11, 2024 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She born January 22, 1943 in Riga, Latvia to Leo and Vera Libigs.

Bea is survived by her husband of 59 years Gerry Fitzgerald, her children, Kimberly (David) Anthony, Christine (Patrick) Albright, and Kevin Fitzgerald,...

Jun 10, 2024

John Thomas Pedigo passed away peacefully at home on June 10th, 2024 at the age of 78.  John was born November 18th, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois.  He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School. His family later moved to Wildwood, IL and he graduated from Warren Township High School in 1963. John was drafted into the Army in 1966 and served...

Jun 9, 2024

Barbara J. Mikolitis, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 9, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born October 23, 1938 in Chicago, IL to William and Bernadette Starvel.

Barbara was an avid poker player and enjoyed travelling.  She was a wonderful aunt, godmother, grandma, GiGi., and a truly strong...

Jun 8, 2024

Jochen "Joe" Schorler, 87, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away June 8, 2024 at his home. He was born July 24, 1936 in Erfurt, Germany to Kurt Bruno Hans Schorler and Elizabeth Frieda Thekla Graubner.

Joe immigrated to the United States in 1959 and moved to Elgin, IL.  He was drafted into the United States Army...

Jun 8, 2024

Emily Lois Gallo, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 8, 2024 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1942 in Cicero, IL to Richard and Helen Larson.

On September 26 th , 1964, she married Anthony Gallo, the love of her life. They lived in Schaumburg and raised three boys. On December 16...

Jun 7, 2024

Vicki Lynn Sparrow, age 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on June 7, 2024 at her home.  She was born June, 4, 1952 in Kankakee, IL to Charles and Gloria Pierson.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Albert of 45 years whom  he married on April 14, 1979 in Kankakee; her daughter, Gloria Sparrow of...

Jun 6, 2024

Gary Sedlacko, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 6, 2024 surrounded by his family, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 31, 1956 in Streator, IL to Stephen and Julia (nee: Yedinak) Sedlacko.

Gary and his twin brother, Greg, were the fourth and fifth of six boys. The majority...

Jun 5, 2024

Thomas Arthur Lee, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 5, 2024 at his home in Grayslake, IL.  He was born November 30, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Patrick and Barbara Lee.

Thomas was a veteran having served for the US Navy and achieved the rank of 1 st Class Petty Officer as a GSE1...

Jun 4, 2024

Freddie Aranda, age 34, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away on June 4, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on November 17, 1989 in Waukegan, IL to Maria Carmen Jacobo and Ascencion Aranda.

Se llevará a cabo un velorio en Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake,...

Jun 2, 2024

Hildagard M. Zentner, 86, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away June 2, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach.  She was born May 29, 1938 in Yugoslavia to Heinrich and Leni Blassman.

Hildagard enjoyed playing dominos, spending time at the Senior Center, and shopping at garage sales.

Hildagard is survived by...

Jun 1, 2024

Donald Drew Chatten, 61, of Racine, formerly of Grayslake, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born in Park Forest, Illinois on August 23, 1962, the son of Daniel Franklin and Joan Louise (nee Anderson) Chatten. Don received his bachelor's degree from Winona State University and had a successful career in sales. Don enjoyed...

May 31, 2024

Richard R. Quinn 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1953 in Evanston, IL to Clarence and Dolores Quinn.

Richard grew up in Lake Zurich and was a member of the 1971 graduating class of Lake Zurich High School.  He attended...

May 25, 2024

Lee A. Zielonka, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on May 25, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL.  He was born on February 22, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Rose Ackerman and John Zielonka. Lee loved to ride his three-wheel motorcycle every Sunday in the summer.

Lee is survived by his wife of...

May 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Brian: Educator, Leader, Coach, Mentor

Brian J. Rogers, 59, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 8, 1964 to Robert and Dolores Rogers in Park Ridge, IL.

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Brian (Bri, Rog, BRog) a remarkable...

May 23, 2024

Victoria Libelia Lasso, age 90, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on May 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 12, 1933 in Ecuador.

Victoria is survived by her children, Cecilia Knopfhart, Carlos Lasso, Mariana Lasso, Raul Lasso, Elena Lasso, Patricia Lopez, Maurico Lasso, Giovanni Lasso, and Liz Vazquez;...

May 21, 2024

Herbert S. Ardell III, 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 21, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 1, 1932 in Williamsport, PA to Herbert and Kathryn Ardell.

He grew up in Marlinton, WV.  After high School he joined the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in the 82 nd Airborne.  In...