OBITUARIES

Apr 25, 2024

Sandra D. Callahan, 90, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 25, 2024 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Kent, Washington.  She was born December 15, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Sander and Dorothy (nee: Rooke) Swanson.

Sandra grew up in Round Lake Beach and was a member of the first graduating class of Grayslake Community High...

Apr 25, 2024

Elaine Kathleen Smith Schultz, 90 passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Library Lane Senior Apartments in Grayslake, IL surrounded by her daughter, son, and daughter-in-law.  She was born January 13, 1934 to Oden Weaver and Louise (nee: Stewart) Smith.

She was known as Kathleen, Kate, and Katie.

Kate is survived by her children...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert "Bob" D. Frazier, 90, a resident of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away April 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 23, 1934 in Milan, TN to Paul and Inas Frazier.

Bob was a veteran having served with the US Air Force.  He enjoyed dancing to country music, bass fishing, playing pool, and was a...

Apr 21, 2024

Victoria C. Samano, 29, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away suddenly April 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 19, 1994 in Libertyville, IL to Silvia Gallegos and Guadalupe Samano.

Vicki was a graduate of Mundelein High School, and afterwards continued her education at the College of Lake County. While there, she obtained an...

Apr 21, 2024

Melissa A. Grost, 40, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away April 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born October 24, 1983 in Lake Forest, IL to Clifford Grost and Diane Abbinanti.

Melissa is survived by her parents, Diane Abbinanti (Ernest Mategrano), Clifford (Peggy) Grost; her sister, Heather (Jeff) Hummert; and her grandparents, Jean...

Apr 20, 2024

Rosemarie G. Prisel, 86, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away April 20, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 4, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to George and Rosemarie Lucas .

Rose enjoyed travelling and was an artist having enjoyed painting for many years.

Rose is survived by...

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...