OBITUARIES

Sep 26, 2023

Donna Lou Bahde, 75, passed away on September 26, 2023 in Libertyville, IL. Donna was born on April 7, 1948 in Grayslake to Orville and Cassie Andrews.  Donna loved to travel especially RVing, she enjoyed the movies and was passionate about the Cubs and NASCAR. She loved to decorate her home with art, attending craft fairs and seeing new...

Sep 25, 2023

Cheryl Ann Shebesta, age 62, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on September 25, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 28, 1961 in Waukegan to Raymond and Dorothy (nee Verenski) Shebesta. She was a 1979 graduate of Warren Township High School, Gurnee, IL. At the time of her passing she worked at AbbVie (Abbott Laboratories)...

Sep 24, 2023

Dorothy M. Bamber, 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 24, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born August 3, 1930 in Paris, Ontario, Canada to Henry and Mabel Wood.

Dorothy was a devoted member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and volunteered with the Altar Flower group.

Dorothy...

Sep 22, 2023

Eric W. A. McIntyre-Nicoline, age 37, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born on December 9, 1985 in Waukegan, IL.  He was baptized and confirmed at St Paul Lutheran church in Round Lake Park. He attended grade school at St. Paul in Round Lake Park, St Johns in Libertyville and high...

Sep 22, 2023

Mark W. Hamby, 67, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away September 22, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born November 28, 1955 in Kenosha, WI to James and Theresa (nee Lidwell) Hamby. Mark was a friend to all and always willing to help and would give anyone the shirt off his back...

Sep 19, 2023

Rick R. Ross, 75, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL with both his daughters by his side. He was born December 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Shirley Ross.

Rick was a lifelong Illinoisan and proud member of...

Sep 17, 2023

Scott Anthony Mitchell, 44, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away September 17, 2023 at Seventy Six Falls in Albany, KY. He was born December 27, 1978 in Merrillville, IN to Wayne and Barbara (nee Johnson) Mitchell.

Scott is survived by his mother, Barbara Mitchell; his sister Jennifer Mitchell (José Argüello); and his brother Wayne Mitchell Jr....

Sep 16, 2023

Jack M. Davis, 60, of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday September 16th at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born July 15th, 1953 in Libertyville, IL, the son of Julian (Jack) and Helen nee Vice. Jack graduated from Grayslake High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree...

Sep 15, 2023

Madeleine L. McDonald, age 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on September 15, 2023 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on May 19,1938 in Chicago, IL.

Madeleine was a Gagewood Lioness Club member. A current member of the residents council of The Village of Victory Lakes, and previously on the residents council at Anthology of...

Sep 12, 2023

Karen Louise Tomaszek, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on August 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Jacob and Muriel Besefske.  Karen was a Registered Nurse and former Director of Hospice at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois.  She also was an Alpaca breeder and animal rescue leader....

Sep 11, 2023

William "Bill" J. Lichon, 69, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away September 11, 2023 at his home he proudly built.  He was born December 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Esther Lichon.

Bill was a passionate fisherman and hunter.  He spent every season with his dad, brothers, grandsons and friends in the field...

Sep 7, 2023

Mark Edwin Shaver, 45, a resident of Lake Villa , IL, passed away September 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 1,1977 in McHenry, IL to David and Kathleen Shaver.

Mark was a talented musician.

Mark is survived by his parents, David Shaver, and Kathleen (Larry Hintz) Shaver, his sister Kerry Shaver, and...

Sep 5, 2023

Lily Saleh, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born July 7, 1934 in Gaza City, Gaza to Jacob and Victoria Tawil.

Lily emigrated from Palestine in September of 1962.  Lily was one of seven children to Jacob and Victoria Tawil.  She studied Home Economics at Cairo University. ...

Sep 4, 2023

Lillian Mischke, 91, a longtime resident of Grayslake for over 55 years, passed away September 4, 2023 at Bickford Nursing Home in Gurnee, IL.  She was born January 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Helen (nee: Pietewicz) Scharba.

Lillian worked at the Milwaukee Road in Chicago. She waitressed and worked at Marshall Fields and Wiebolts....

Sep 3, 2023

Imogene Mead, 83, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away September 3, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 1, 1940 in Grundy, VA to Homer and Virga (nee: Foster) Lane.

Imogene was a loving wife, mom, and grandma.

Imogene is survived by her husband of 64 years, Martin Mead, whom she wed on...

Aug 31, 2023

Darrell James Allie, 80, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away August 31, 2023 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  He was born April 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and LaVerne Allie.

Darrell was a graduate of Aurora College having earned a BA degree.  He worked for AIG and Aon as an insurance broker...

Aug 30, 2023

Ronnie Lee Williams, age 77, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on August 30, 2023 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. He was born on January 17, 1946 in West Frankfort, IL to Ruby Bernice (nee Owsley) and Edmond Walter Williams.

Ron retired from Abbott Labs in January 2001, after 38 years. He...

Aug 19, 2023

Leslie Leonard Marshall, age 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on August 19, 2023, at Wealshire Assisted Living, in Lincolnshire IL. He was born on January 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Merlin and Loretta Marshall.

Leslie was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Carmella...

Aug 18, 2023

Douglas L. Danielson, 77, a resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL and formerly of Wildwood IL and Mesa Az, passed away Friday August 18, 2023. He was born April 1,1946 in Waukegan, IL to Delbert and Mildred Danielson. Doug enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, fishing, stone crafting, watching old TV shows, and supporting the Chicago Sport Teams. He...

Aug 16, 2023

Mildred T. Laux, a first-generation American, was born in Chicago on July 30, 1927, to Nick Barsukewicz and Helen Krenz Barsukewicz. She died August 16, 2023, at the age of 96.

Mom lived a full life. A city girl who grew up in Chicago, she was adept at riding the bus with one hand holding the strap...