OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2024

Frank T. White, Jr., 84, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away February 10, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born August 9, 1939 to Francis and Sophie White.  Frank co-owned and operated Dawn Enterprises which was a construction and woodworking company.

Frank is survived by his children, Scott (Mindy)...

Feb 10, 2024

Roger Carl Johnson, 81, a resident of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away February 10, 2024 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was born August 20, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur and Marion (nee: Widman) Johnson.

He was a graduate of East High School in Rockford, Illinois.  He achieved his bachelor's degree in mathematics...

Feb 9, 2024

Rosetta Carolina (Place) Gernon, age 87, a resident of Evanston, IL, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on February 14, 1936 in Isola Rizza to Vito Moretto and Adele Lonardi.  Rosetta was a member of St. Mary's in Evanston.

Rosetta is survived by her son, Michael Mario (Laura...

Feb 8, 2024

Rose Marie Shaver, 99, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away February 8, 2024 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL.  She was born December 11, 1924 in Farimont, WV to Louis and Catherine Schmidt.

Rose Marie was a member of the Mundelein Coin Club.

Rose Marie is survived by her son Dave Shaver,...

Feb 7, 2024

Yvonne Jean Richards, age 85, a resident of Libertyville, IL passed away on February 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on June 13, 1938 in Nashville, TN to Charles and Ruth Mabry.

Yvonne is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Keegan) Sands, Karen (Mark) Dettloff, and Diane Johnson; her grandchildren, Jordan...

Feb 4, 2024

Anna Marie Fish, age 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born on October 29, 1952 in Key West, FL.

Anna was a former long time resident of Wadsworth Il. She loved to cook and was often asked for her recipes.  She...

Feb 4, 2024

Ellen H. Kerrigan, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2024 at The Auberge at Lake Zurich.  She was born August 20, 1943 in Oak Park, IL to Carl and Muriel Hasdal.

Ellen was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Grayslake, IL.  She enjoyed gambling with friends and volunteering for Save-A-Pet, and...

Feb 2, 2024

Robert Charles Fragassi

November 30 th 1948 – February 2 nd 2024

Born to Amelio and Cecilia Fragassi in Highland Park Il.  Bob attended Holy Cross Grade School in Deerfield and graduated from Deerfield High School where he received the nickname Harpo.  He then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy...

Jan 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Cowin-Buga, age 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach on January 30, 2024, at her home.

Born on December 7, 1945, in Chicago, Susan lived a life that touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her grandchildren held a special...

Jan 29, 2024

Harry R. Goar, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 29, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 30, 1940 in Moline, IL to Harry and Ruth Goar.

Harry served during the Korean and Vietnam War and retired from the US Army having reached the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.  He enjoyed playing golf...

Jan 28, 2024

Nestor Camacho Valencia, 31, a resident of Round Lake Prak, IL, passed away January 28, 2024 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born August 28, 1992 in Mexico.,

A visitation is scheduled at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL 60030 from 4:00pm to 8:00am on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  The...

Jan 26, 2024

William Henry Holich, age 70, a resident of Chicago, passed away on January 26, 2024 in North Lake, IL.  He was born September 8, 1953 in Chicago to John and Dorothy Holich.

William is survived by his siblings, Raymond (Karen), Frank (Barbara), Margareta (Dave) Krieman, and Thomas; his sister-in-law, Nancy Holich; and many nieces and nephews.  He...

Jan 26, 2024

Lorraine Elizabeth Amann (nee Deinlein), formerly of Round Lake, IL, died on January 26, 2024 at the home of her devoted daughter, Doris Robers, in Sycamore, IL.  She was born on July 5, 1930 to Frederick G. and Christine Mabel (nee Behm) Deinlein on the family farm in Fremont Center, IL, the sixth of seven children.  She graduated from...

Jan 23, 2024

Michael Robert Kropp, 75, of Round Lake Beach passed away on January 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center after a respiratory illness.

Mike was a caring and generous man whose gruff exterior and wry sense of humor kept a loose cover on his deep well of feelings. He is survived by his wife, Liz, sister-in-law, Margaret,...

Jan 22, 2024

Velora Eva Wilhelm, 96, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 22, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born October 11, 1927 in Waukegan, IL to Michael and Marie (nee: Bobene) Jaremus.

Velora always had a knack for creating beautiful and unique crafts for others to enjoy. Whether it be her...

Jan 21, 2024

Karl Molek, 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 21, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born August 26, 1949 in Hallifax, Yorkshire to Wladyslaw "Wally" and Anna Molek.

Karl worked for the County of Lake Planning and Zoning until his retirement and was Chairman of the Village of Grayslake...

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Ann Spillman, 80, of Grayslake formerly of Highland Park Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2024. Born on September 6, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary Ann was the loving mother of Jeff (Amy) Spillman, Diane Spillman, and Brian (Melanie) Spillman. She was also a cherished grandmother to Olivia, Evan, Ella, and Owen.

Mary Ann taught at...

Jan 17, 2024

Glenn Pekelsma, 84 years old, died January 17, 2024, at home in Third Lake, Illinois. Glenn was born September 28, 1939, in Chicago, the son of Lloyd Michael Pekelsma and Mildred Ruth (Erickson) Pekelsma.

Glenn's parents found Third Lake because of the U. S. Navy. His dad's tour of duty from the Korean War was to finish...

Jan 16, 2024

Daniel Piedra, age 25, passed away on January 16, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born on March 8, 1998.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 4pm until 8pm.  A funeral Mass will be held at St....

Jan 14, 2024

Margie Schnadt (nee Stupey), age 100, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Schnadt, and the devoted mother of Thomas Schnadt (Debbie Pregracke), Bonnie (Rick) Brayton, and Clarence (Hilary Ward) Schnadt.  She was the cherished grandmother of Erica (Paul) Kolodziej, Timothy Brayton,...