OBITUARIES

Nov 29, 2023

Jonah Alban Sison, infant son of Jonathan and Camille, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on November 29, 2023 at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 4pm...

Nov 28, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Donald L. Batz entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 28, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. He touched the lives of thousands having served for 71 years as a pastor under appointment in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference and then following retirement in the Iowa and Indiana Conferences. He retired (again) in December 2021. He was...

Nov 25, 2023

Norma Cara Sofo, age 75, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on November 25, 2023 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born on September 13, 1948 in Chicago to Leonard and Miriam (nee Dorf) Sofo.

Norma is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Jungers, of 23 years whom he married on September 13, 2000...

Nov 22, 2023

Daniel J. Bennington, 54, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away November 22, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 18, 1969 in Great Lakes, IL to Russell and Lynn Bennington.

Daniel enjoyed music, playing the drums for many bands in his younger days, and Rock and Roll especially KISS. He was an animal...

Nov 21, 2023

Margaret R "Marge" Porter, age 92 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21.  The daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Carey.  She was born on January 21, 1928 in Chicago, IL.  She attended Englewood High School in Chicago.  Marge passed away 38 years to the day that she lost her beloved husband of 34 years, Clarence (Buck)...

Nov 17, 2023

James Stacy Kaad, formerly of Wheaton, IL passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 78. James spent his childhood in Wheaton and his teenage years in Michigan before returning to the Chicagoland suburbs after getting married to his wife Dawn (Hathaway) in 1968. At that time, he began a 35 year career with the Ford Motor...

Nov 16, 2023

Olimpia Hidrogo, 83, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on November 16, 2023 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She was born on March 7,1940 in Jaralillo, Nieves, Zacatecas to Jose Hidrogo and Rita Hernandez. She Married Francisco Cruz on March 4,1959 in Mexico.

Olimpia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Francisco Cruz;...

Nov 14, 2023

Deborah Faye Shearer, 73, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on November 14, 2023 at her home.  She was born on May 31, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to Ervin and Lenora Steil. Deborah was loved by all who knew her, she was a fun-loving person.  She loved her family, friends, and her time in her "Grandma's...

Nov 10, 2023

Maurice "Tom" Shepherd Jr., 82, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away November 10, 2023 at his home.  He was born October 7, 1941 in Waukegan, IL to Maurice Sr. and Virginia Shepherd.

Tom had worked for 24 years as a Corrections Officer with the Lake County Sheriff's Department and was a veteran of the US Army.  ...

Nov 8, 2023

Virginia Lee (nee Williams) Wagner, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023.  She was born on May 28 th in Chicago to George and Maurine (nee Verbick) Williams. Virginia was an accomplished and passionate artist in the kitchen, well known for her family meals and baked goods. She loved gardening and took horticulture...

Nov 7, 2023

Helene Hildegard Sywyk (born Hecker).

Helene, "Oma" was 90 years old when she passed away at her home early morning Saturday, November 7 th , surrounded by loving family and friends at her bedside. She died of complications from a heart attack that occurred earlier in the week.

Helene was born in Silesia, Germany in...

Nov 6, 2023

Roland W. Van Empel, age 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep with his beloved wife and family by his bedside on November 6, 2023.  He is now together again with all of his loved ones who have gone before him. He was born on January 29, 1951 in the Netherlands to...

Nov 4, 2023

Wilbur C. Metz, age 91, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on November 4, 2023.  He was born on May 29, 1932 in Chicago to William and Willemina Metz.

Wilbur and family are all a long time St. Gilbert Parishioners. All His four children and 1 grandson are all St. Gilbert School Alumni and one grandson currently...

Nov 3, 2023

Emma Canlas, 80, a resident of Wauconda, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023.  She was born on November 15, 1942 in the Philippines to Policarpio and Miguelita (nee Salazar) Cruz.

Emma is survived by her children, Aimee (Reno) Sioson, Alex (Marieleth) Canlas, Armand Roy Canlas, and Alvin (Jeanette) Canlas; her grandchildren, Noah Sioson, Isabel Sioson,...

Nov 3, 2023

Evelyn R. Jereb, 96, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away November 3, 2023, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born August 23, 1927 in Round Lake Park, IL to Roy and Alice Davis.

Evelyn was an avid bowler having bowled on St. Joseph Ladies League for 44 years and a...

Nov 3, 2023

John C. Abrahamson, age 80 of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on November 3 rd .

John was born August 17 th , 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Jeanette. Also, his three children, James, Denise (Bobby), and Susan (Dru) and his three beautiful grandchildren Rebecca, Emily and Tyler.

Services will be...

Nov 1, 2023

Joan Alyssa Duerig (nee Clark), 60, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away November 1 after a hard fought battle with cancer. An incredible wife, mother, sister, and friend, she will be remembered for her humor, wit, and fierce advocacy for those who needed it.

Born June 23, 1964, Joan was raised in Northbrook, Illinois, the youngest of John...

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Lillian Moran, 90, a resident of Grayslake Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. She was born June 9th, 1933, in Chicago to John Stanton and Helen McKenny. Mary graduated from Marywood High School in Chicago where she played girls basketball as team captain. While working at Vern E. Alden, she met her future husband and love of...

Oct 28, 2023

Char Briggs, age 71, a resident of Ivanhoe, IL, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born on February 22, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert and Evangeline (nee Garbe) Hansen. Char loved to travel, and she especially loved the beach and water. She was a member of the Ivanhoe...

Oct 26, 2023

Fergal Patrick Joseph Gallagher "Pat", passed away on October 26, 2023. Born April 1, 1936 in Grafton, North Dakota to Farigal Gallagher and Marguerite Gagnon. Marguerite's family has been in North America since the 1640s.  The family visited the home town St. Prosper, Quebec which is near Montreal in 1967 and saw the world's Fair.  The Gallagher's have farmed...