OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2024

Harry R. Goar, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 29, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 30, 1940 in Moline, IL to Harry and Ruth Goar.

Harry served during the Korean and Vietnam War and retired from the US Army having reached the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.  He enjoyed playing golf...

Jan 28, 2024

Nestor Camacho Valencia, 31, a resident of Round Lake Prak, IL, passed away January 28, 2024 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born August 28, 1992 in Mexico.,

A visitation is scheduled at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL 60030 from 4:00pm to 8:00am on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  The...

Jan 26, 2024

William Henry Holich, age 70, a resident of Chicago, passed away on January 26, 2024 in North Lake, IL.  He was born September 8, 1953 in Chicago to John and Dorothy Holich.

William is survived by his siblings, Raymond (Karen), Frank (Barbara), Margareta (Dave) Krieman, and Thomas; his sister-in-law, Nancy Holich; and many nieces and nephews.  He...

Jan 26, 2024

Lorraine Elizabeth Amann (nee Deinlein), formerly of Round Lake, IL, died on January 26, 2024 at the home of her devoted daughter, Doris Robers, in Sycamore, IL.  She was born on July 5, 1930 to Frederick G. and Christine Mabel (nee Behm) Deinlein on the family farm in Fremont Center, IL, the sixth of seven children.  She graduated from...

Jan 23, 2024

Michael Robert Kropp, 75, of Round Lake Beach passed away on January 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center after a respiratory illness.

Mike was a caring and generous man whose gruff exterior and wry sense of humor kept a loose cover on his deep well of feelings. He is survived by his wife, Liz, sister-in-law, Margaret,...

Jan 22, 2024

Velora Eva Wilhelm, 96, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 22, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born October 11, 1927 in Waukegan, IL to Michael and Marie (nee: Bobene) Jaremus.

Velora always had a knack for creating beautiful and unique crafts for others to enjoy. Whether it be her...

Jan 21, 2024

Karl Molek, 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 21, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born August 26, 1949 in Hallifax, Yorkshire to Wladyslaw "Wally" and Anna Molek.

Karl worked for the County of Lake Planning and Zoning until his retirement and was Chairman of the Village of Grayslake...

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Ann Spillman, 80, of Grayslake formerly of Highland Park Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2024. Born on September 6, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary Ann was the loving mother of Jeff (Amy) Spillman, Diane Spillman, and Brian (Melanie) Spillman. She was also a cherished grandmother to Olivia, Evan, Ella, and Owen.

Mary Ann taught at...

Jan 17, 2024

Glenn Pekelsma, 84 years old, died January 17, 2024, at home in Third Lake, Illinois. Glenn was born September 28, 1939, in Chicago, the son of Lloyd Michael Pekelsma and Mildred Ruth (Erickson) Pekelsma.

Glenn's parents found Third Lake because of the U. S. Navy. His dad's tour of duty from the Korean War was to finish...

Jan 16, 2024

Daniel Piedra, age 25, passed away on January 16, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born on March 8, 1998.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 4pm until 8pm.  A funeral Mass will be held at St....

Jan 14, 2024

Margie Schnadt (nee Stupey), age 100, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Schnadt, and the devoted mother of Thomas Schnadt (Debbie Pregracke), Bonnie (Rick) Brayton, and Clarence (Hilary Ward) Schnadt.  She was the cherished grandmother of Erica (Paul) Kolodziej, Timothy Brayton,...

Jan 13, 2024

Jack "Buzz" Andrews, age 90, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away on January 13, 2024.  He was born on July 27, 1933 in Chicago to Orville and Mildred Andrews.

Jack's career consisted of working construction, then for 19 years as superintendent of Street Department for the new Village of Elk Grove Village Public Works.  He retired...

Jan 9, 2024

Janet "Jan" M. Mills, age 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away at Wealshire Assisted Living in Lincolnshire on January 9, 2024 after a long illness.  She was born in Melrose Park, IL to Will and Jerry (nee Spiller) Lechelt on March 3, 1942, twelve minutes ahead of her twin sister.  She graduated from Round Lake...

Jan 7, 2024

Kenneth Leroy Grosvenor, Jr., age 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on January 7, 2024 at his home.  He was born on December 30, 1941 in Waukegan, IL to Kenneth and Viola (nee Ullrich) Grosvenor.

Ken served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps Reserves from 1964 until 1970, he was a Marine Corps League...

Jan 5, 2024

John Homer Patton, 79, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 5, 2024 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born April 25, 1944 in Chicago to Homer Patton and June Patton Speck.

John was a union carpenter for many years. He married the love of his life at 21 and had 58 years...

Jan 5, 2024

Timothy T. Tichy, 59, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away suddenly on January 5, 2024. He was the loving husband of Rene, and beloved father of Adam and Andrew.  Beloved brother of Kathy (John) Tichy, and Sandy (Buddy) Thompson.  Brother-in-law to Darick (Isabel) Kraj, Chris (Sue) Kraj.  Fond uncle of many.  Tim is preceded in death by...

Jan 4, 2024

Danny Ritchie, age 78, of Grayslake, IL passed away on January 4, 2024.  The youngest of 10 siblings, Danny was born on June 14, 1945 to Louise Sexton Ritchie in Hazard, KY.  Danny was delivered by the local midwife, his own grandmother, Mary Princess Griffith Sexton. Danny always had a smile on his face and a song in his...

Jan 4, 2024

Arturo G. Rodriguez, 62 passed away January 4, 2024 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born September 1, 1961 in Cuba to Rosa Valdez Sanchez and Osvaldo Rodriguez Pineiro.

Arturo is survived by his mother Rosa Valdez Sanchez, his children; Saul G. Rodriguez, Jose E. (Francisca) Colon, Jesus (Yesenia) Colon, his grandchildren; Destiny, Jesse (Brissette),...

Jan 3, 2024

Juan A. Colina, age 89, a resident of Lake Bluff, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL surrounded by family. He was born on June 17, 1934 in Santa Clara, Cuba to Juan and Bernardina Colina.

Juan worked in the medical laboratory field for 45 years, during...

Jan 3, 2024

Donald N. Finney, age 89, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away on January 3, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Donald was born on December 27, 1934 to Donald Brooks and Ruby Lucille (nee Dawson) Finney. He loved bowling, riding his bike, dancing, and traveling especially cruising. Donald was an active member at Living...