OBITUARIES

Oct 6, 2023

Ruth M. Gersch, 86, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away October 6, 2023 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 1, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Nils Axel and Ruth Larsen.

Ruth volunteered many years for the Round Lake Park Lions Club.

Ruth is survived by her children...

Oct 5, 2023

Mark Edward Hopper departed this life on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 64.  Mark was born June 20, 1959 in Chicago to the union of Lorraine (nee Nizzi) Hopper and the late Edward Hopper.

Mark grew up living with three siblings, Edward, Steven, and Mary.  Mark grew up in a very close knit family...

Oct 4, 2023

Chad Anthony Greenenwald, age 17, a resident of Fox Lake passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.  Chad was a senior at Grant High School.  Chad was an amazing young man whose heart was bigger than life and he would give anyone the shirt off his back if they asked.  Family was everything to Chad, he loved and respected...

Oct 3, 2023

Omar Alfaro, 77, passed away peacefully October 3, 2023.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 1:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 1:00pm.  Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org .

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Oct 2, 2023

Shirley A. Christian, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully October 2, 2023 at her home.  She was born July 11, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Donald and Rosella Oilschlager.

Teaching elementary school was Shirley's passion, she retired after 37 years at Grayslake School District 46. She served on the Board of Education at...

Oct 1, 2023

Salvador S. Tellez, 84, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away October 1, 2023 at his home.  He was born March 10, 1939 in Mexico to Regino and Maximiana Tellez.

Salvador was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake, IL.

Salvador is survived by his wife, Estela, his children Jaime...

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....