OBITUARIES

May 11, 2024

Grazyna "Grace" C. Niemczura, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, IL.  She was born October 15, 1940 in Poland to Jozef and Stefania Niemczura.

Grace being a U.S.A. citizen, she came to the United States in 1957, graduated from the University of Illinois...

May 10, 2024

Robert J. Rutecki, 80, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away May 10, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born June 16, 1943 in Chicago, IL to John and Mildred Rutecki.

Robert was a Vietnam War veteran having served with the US Army.  He worked for the Round Lake Schools...

May 10, 2024

Our beloved mother, Marvis Leone Brinegar, born January 8 th , 1939, in Milaca, Minnesota. She passed away, May 10 th , 2024, in Lindenhurst, Illinois.

Marvis was born to Carl Albert Borg and Clara Belle Johnston, had five sisters – Doris, Joyce, Barbara, Melva, and Gloria.

Marvis and her sisters, Barbara and Melva, were...

May 7, 2024

Jo Ann (Joie) (nee Robinson) Bledsoe, age 91, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Brookdale Hawthorn Parkway Senior Living Facility in Vernon Hills. She was born April 26, 1933 in Chicago to Eldridge and Katherine (nee Rafferty) Robinson. She worked at the Waukegan office of Chicago Title and Trust during the 1970's. Jo Ann...

May 6, 2024

Arline June (nee: Jarrett) Norkus, 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 6, 2024 at her home.  She was born January 8, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Walter and June Jarrett.

Arline is survived by her husband of 66 years, Raymond Louis, whom she wed on October 19, 1957 in Glenview, IL, her children John...

May 5, 2024

Robert "Bob" Michael Rozzoni, 78, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL with his wife, Barbara, at his side.  He lost a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Bob was born in Racine, WI on October 8, 1945 to Mario and Anna (nee Greco) Rozzoni.  He was united in marriage to Barbara...

May 5, 2024

Steven Glenn Feltner, 54, tragically left us on Sunday May 5th, 2024. He was born on February 9th, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to Drenda Saylor (Feltner).

Steven lived a full life and never met a stranger that didn't become a friend. He loved his family, ice fishing, boating, camping and grilling. Never without a Marlboro and music,...

May 1, 2024

Sharon M. Gregory, 72, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on May 1, 2024.  She was born August 7, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Gerald and Nora Lee Kopanksi.

Sharon dedicated her career to A Safe Place (Waukegan/Zion, IL) as a director for more than 20 years before she retired.  Sharon...

May 1, 2024

Steven Kinderman, 67, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away May 1, 2024 at his home.  He was born April 23, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Marjorie Kinderman.

Steven is a fan of martial arts, and in 1989 he became a black belt in Tai Kwon Do.

Steven is survived by...

Apr 29, 2024

Helen Monica (Donahue) Hintz, age 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 29, 2024, at her home.  She was born on August 25, 1937, in Stillwater, MN to John and Agnes (Lavelle) Donahue.  She was the baby of eight siblings and was raised in Erin Prairie, WI on the family farm. Helen graduated from New Richmond...

Apr 27, 2024

Joseph C Calcese Jr,, 62, a resident of Round Lake Beach, Il, passed away April 27, 2024 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge IL.  He was born May 25 1961 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Georgette.

Joe was an amazing husband, grandfather, brother and friend.  His presence could fill a room. He had a...

Apr 26, 2024

Lorraine A. Johnson of Grayslake Illinois passed away on April 26, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family. Lorraine was the beloved wife of William James Johnson(deceased), a retired Chicago Firefighter.  Loving mother of Patricia (Tom) McGovern, Linda (Bill) Foley and David (Janet) Johnson, proud grandmother of Melissa and Cody Johnson and Heather (Rob)Bendorovich and great grandmother of Brooklyn and...

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...