OBITUARIES

Apr 19, 2024

Paula Schmidt Clauser, 75, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 19, 2024 at her home.  She was born June 1, 1948 in Chicago, IL to William and June Schmidt.

Paula found solace in the simple joys of life, relishing her passion for reading, crocheting, and long walks/runs on the trail.

Paula is survived...

Apr 14, 2024

Sonja "LaVaughn" Barnes, age 86, a resident of Round Lake, IL and Pewaukee, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 14, 2024 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI.  She was born on January 18, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Paul and Myrtle Runions.  LaVaughn loved going out for ice cream, listening to country music and...

Apr 13, 2024

Joy (Francis) DeGraff, 89, of Saddlebrook in Grayslake IL, passed away April 13, 2024. She was born February 10, 1935, in Waukegan to Carlyle and Dagmar Francis. In 1957 Joy married her husband of 60 years Forrest DeGraff where they then settled in Grayslake, IL.

Joy, worked at Baxter healthcare for 25 years. She was a member...

Apr 11, 2024

Joan A. Johnston, 90, a lifetime resident of McHenry, IL, passed away April 11, 2024, at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry, IL. She was born October 31, 1933, in Milton, WI to George and Hazel Schmaling.

Joan, also lovingly known as Josie, is and will always be one-of-a-kind. She was a wonderful mother and best friend who...

Apr 11, 2024

Philip Sherwood Howe, age 76, a distinguished resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born on October 22, 1947, in Johnstown, PA, to Sidney and Elizabeth (nee Barrett) Howe, Philip led a life marked by service.

After growing up in Ossining, NY, Philip graduated from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT in 1969 with...

Apr 11, 2024

Roberto Arroyo, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away April 11, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.He was born June 7,1950 in Xochitepec Mexico to Pardo and Enemesia Arroyo.

After Roberto's long battle with kidney disease now able to join his two infant children and his beloved mother-In-law Eufemia in heaven.

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Apr 10, 2024

Kathleen Claire Sweeney, age 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 10, 2024 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.  She was born on April 4, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Margaret G. (nee Sargent) and Clair A. Sweeney.

Kathleen is survived by her friends, Nancy Torres and Lois Brondy.  She was preceded in death by...

Apr 10, 2024

Marlene Helen Keefe, age 91, passed away on April 10, 2024 at her home in Ingleside, IL.  She was born on December 22, 1932 in Chicago to James and Marie (nee Tonyan) Casey.

Marlene is survived by her son, Pat (Dawn) Keefe; and her sisters, Marge Meade and Donna Cushing.  She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 8, 2024

Shirley Lee Murray was born on August 11th, 1935, in Baltimore City, Maryland, and died on April 8th, 2024, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Shirley grew up in Maryland with her parents, four sisters, and two brothers. As an adult, she started working as a waitress at the Mary-Bo Restaurant &Truck stop and met the love of her life,...

Apr 3, 2024

Laurel Jean Bruggen (nee Dodge) passed away on April 3rd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben B. Bruggen Jr. and her brother, Frank Dodge. She is survived by her two sons, Paul Bruggen (Lisa) of Lake Villa, IL, and Karl Bruggen (Elizabeth) of West Chester, OH. She is also survived by four grandchildren- Jessica, David....

Apr 3, 2024

Marilee A. Hart, 93, a resident of McHenry, IL, passed away on April 3, 2024 surrounded by her four children at her home.  She was born March 27, 1931 in Walnut, IL to Homer and Violet Winger.

Marilee was an elementary school teacher in North Chicago for many years.  Along with her husband, she owned and operated...

Apr 2, 2024

John Dynes Jr., 98, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away peacefully with family at his side April 2, 2024, at the Bickford of Crystal Lake, IL.  He was born August 1925 in Donora, PA to John and Anna Dynes.

A veteran of World War II, John served with the US Navy in the Asiatic Pacific area. ...

Apr 2, 2024

John "Hans" H. Koenig, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 16, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Anna Koenig.

John was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Marines.  He retired from the Chicago Police Department after serving for over...

Mar 30, 2024

Barbara Ann Baer, of Johnsburg, Illinois passed away in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  She was the daughter of George Robert Baer Sr. and Mary Margaret (Newkirk) Baer of Hagerstown, Indiana.

Her Education included primary grades at Hagerstown, Hagerstown High School class of 1964, her undergraduate at Columbus College Georgia, and her Masters at...

Mar 29, 2024

Ann Callaway, 82, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away March 29, 2024 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  She was born October 14,1941 to Robert and Elizabeth Callaway

Ann is survived by her sons, Mark (Beth) Polelle, David, and Daniel, her grandchildren Tim (Grace) Polelle, Paul Polelle, Emily Polelle, Ellen Polelle, and Claire Polelle, and two...

Mar 29, 2024

Roger Oliver Richardson a longtime (58 years) resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 93.  He was born June 23, 1930, in Ingleside, IL to Zella and Leo (Mike) Richardson.

Roger was a graduate of Grant High School in Fox Lake, Illinois. After high school, he started working for Illinois...

Mar 26, 2024

Ruth Alice Woodruff: 07/25/1936 – 03/26/2024

Ruth Alice Woodruff passed away quietly, at home, surrounded by her family and dogs on 03/26/2024. Born on 07/25/1936, Ruth grew up in Grayslake, IL, and raised her family in Libertyville, IL. Ruth's life was filled with hobbies, adventures and in the service of others. She was a life-long educator, helping...

Mar 26, 2024

Beverly DeQuaker, 85, was taken to be with the Lord on March 26, 2024.  She was the devoted and loving wife of Donald for over 64 years.  She was born September 1, 1938 in Mt. Horeb, WI to Richard Sr. and Eleanor (nee: Opsal) Plzak.

Bev's legacy is honored by her 6 children, multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...

Mar 22, 2024

Joyce E. Hanlon passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 99 in Round Lake Beach, IL.

She was born on October 22, 1924, in England, the town of Woolwich to Minnie Maud Meyers and Sydney Albert Rayner. She attended Kings Warren (Brown School) boarding school.

She lived in Zion, IL for...

Mar 21, 2024

Maureen P. Schroeder, age 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on March 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born on February 23, 1934 in Hollywood, CA to John and Dorothy (nee Bending) Clooney.

Maureen was a lifelong parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake, IL.

Maureen is survived by her...