OBITUARIES

Dec 17, 2023

Francisco Gonzales, age 95, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on December 17, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on June 4, 1928 in New Braunfels, TX to Jose and Candelaria Gonzales.  He loved carpentry, working on cars, and watching tv especially "Caso Cerrado".

Francisco is survived by...

Dec 17, 2023

Anastasia Scott, age 56, a resident of Spring Grove, IL, passed away on December 17, 2023 at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Barrington, IL.  She was born on October 16, 1967 in Quincy, IL to Charles Haynes Scott and Ella Lou (nee Wiedieman) Scott.  Anastasia worked in upper management in the pharmaceutical industry for 16 years.  She received her MBA...

Dec 16, 2023

Sharon Lee Warren, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was the beloved sister of Sandra Warren, and was preceded in death by her parents George and Florence Warren and brother Richard Warren. Cherished cousin to Carol (Terry) Breese, Kenneth (Jackie) Novak, Lawrence (Celine) Zigmont, Dianne Janus, Julie (John) Havemann, Dave (Elizabeth) Breese, Carrie (Todd)...

Dec 15, 2023

Raymond William Listman, age 54, a resident of Ingelside, IL, passed away on December 15, 2023 at his home.  He was born on October 17, 1969 in Libertyville, IL to Raymond and Jane Listman.

Ray is survived by his wife, Debby of 7 years whom he married on September 17, 2016 in Kenosha; his brother, Ron (Harla);...

Dec 15, 2023

Donald Hilmer Kolseth, 91 passed away December 15th at Warren Barr Lincolnshire. He was born on April 3, 1928, in Chicago to Esther Kristina Kolseth nee Nilsen and Knut Hilmer Kolseth. Don graduated from Steinmetz High School (Chicago, IL), and graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduating from college, Don served...

Dec 13, 2023

Brian K. Katona, 62, a resident of Hainesville, IL, passed away December 13, 2023 at his home.  He was born June 25, 1961 in Wisconsin to Norman and Shirley Katona.

Brian was an avid Packer fan and for many years coached baseball and football in Grayslake.  He enjoyed working at Snap-On-Credit for 24 years and had made...

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,...