OBITUARIES

Apr 23, 2023

Kimberly L. (nee: Behenna) Donehey, 51, a resident of Franklin Park, IL, passed away April 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 24, 1971 in Chicago to John and Karen (nee: Fritz) Behenna.

Kimberly is survived by her boyfriend of 4 years, Daniel Garcia, her children Christina and Justin, her grandchildren...

Apr 22, 2023

John A. Irizarry, 42, passed away April 22, 2023.  He was born September 7, 1980 in Long Branch, NJ. He lived in Orlando, FL and Portales, NM where he met the love of his life, Tammy. He moved with Tammy back to her hometown of Grayslake, Illinois in 2016, where he made her family his own.

John...

Apr 22, 2023

Finley, Sheila M. age 91, passed away on April 22, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.  Sheila was raised in the St. Sabina parish in Chicago by her parents James and Mae Hogan, immigrants from County Clare, Ireland. A resident of Grayslake, IL for over 40 years, Sheila spent her final years living close to her children...

Apr 20, 2023

Frances C. "Dee" Schuster, age 93, a resident of Vernon Hills, passed away on April 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 3, 1929 in Chicago to Anthony and Frances Gullo. Dee's true love was art.  She painted in many different mediums; oils, watercolor, acrylics, chalk, and pencil over her lifetime.  She was in many different art...

Apr 16, 2023

Kevin John Hall, 69, passed away April 16, 2023 at his home in Round Lake, IL.  He was born March 14, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Dolores and John W. Hall. Kevin spent his early years in Park Ridge, IL where he graduated from Maine South High School in 1972, the same year he became Illinois State Juvenile Hockey...

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia Lea Chott, 92, a resident of Decatur, Illinois, and formerly of Wildwood, Illinois, passed away April 15, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. She was born March 4, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Francis and Helen Gary.

Pat began teaching at St. Gilbert Catholic School in 1963 and stayed for thirty years....

Apr 14, 2023

Andrew L. Carraro, age 69, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on April 14, 2023 at Rush Hospital in Chicago.  He was born on March 19, 1954 in Oak Park to William and Eleanor (nee Albiani) Carraro.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 49 years; his children, Kim (David) Nagle of Manhattan, Tony (Melanie)...

Apr 9, 2023

Larry A. Hacker 83, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2023. Larry was born in Chicago IL on February 16, 1940 to Carl and Oma Hacker. He grew up in Des Plaines, IL, but spent a few years living on his Uncle John and Aunt Grace's farm in Daggett, MI. Larry...

Apr 7, 2023

Shirley J. House, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home.  She was born October 4, 1937 in Dayton, OH to Charles A. and Ruth Iris Miles Helman.  She attended John H. Patterson Cooperative High School.

Shirley will be remembered for her kindness...

Apr 4, 2023

Dennis Eaton Shireman was an amazing son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, and it is with profound sadness that the family announces he passed away suddenly on April 4, 2023, at the age of 15.

Dennis was born October 2, 2007 in Lake County Illinois to Herschell and Denise (Eaton) Shireman.  Dennis is survived by his...

Mar 29, 2023

Roselyn D. Smith, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 29, 2023 at her home.  She was born April 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL.

Roselyn was a beautician from the age of 20.  She loved to travel the world and was a proficient painter and wood carver.  She loved to play tennis and golf.  She...

Mar 29, 2023

With great sorrow we announce the passing of our kind, strong and caring mother, Carol Sue Kuffel. Carol passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 in her Gurnee, Illinois home. She was surrounded by loving family. Carol was born on January 24, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her life, Carol is remembered for...

Mar 28, 2023

Martha R. Bucher (nee: Weddendorf), 81, of Grayslake, Illinois, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Martha was born on September 28, 1941 to Martha and Harry Weddendorf.  Martha was an accomplished musician, fabric artist, knitter, and lover of animals.

She was the beloved wife of John A. Bucher; devoted mother of Rebecca...

Mar 27, 2023

Joshua Ciesielski, 38, a resident of Park City, IL, passed away March 27, 2023 in North Chicago, IL. He was born May 2, 1984.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 6:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd....

Mar 27, 2023

Jorge Melquides Gutierrez, 61, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away March 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born September 5, 1961 in Laz Azucenas, Zacateras to Reyes and Adelina Gutierrez.

Jorge was a bus driver for many years and loved to garden, cook, and listen to music.  his favorite movie was Top Gun.

Mar 26, 2023

Floyd Pobre Rapanan, 52, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away March 26, 2023 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA.  He was born November 15, 1970 in Portsmouth, VA to Frank and Mercedes (nee: Pobre) Rapanan.

Floyd had worked for Discover for over 20 years.  He was a loving husband, proud father, and beloved son. ...

Mar 26, 2023

Jonny Fred Volpendesta of Pleasant Prairie WI passed away peacefully on Sunday March 26, 2023.  Born in Highwood on 10/27/48 to John and Tina, he lived most his life in Highwood, IL working for various construction contractors and later retiring from his local school district.  Surviving him is his beloved wife of 54 years Sherry (Kellner) Volpendesta, his son...

Mar 25, 2023

Georgeanna M. Ott, age 94, a resident of Chicago, passed away on March 25, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 6, 1928 to George and Anna Meixner.  She was born and raised in Chicago, living there for 60 years before moving to Grayslake for 31 years.  She most recently resided in Chicago for the past 3 years. ...

Mar 23, 2023

Glen Robert George-Baskin, 70, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away March 23, 2023 at his home.  He was born August 10, 1952 in Washington D.C. to A. David and Rosalind E. Baskin.

Glen is survived by his daughter Leah (Jason) of Wauconda, IL, his grandchildren Harris and Ambrose and his brother Carl Baskin of New Lenox,...

Mar 16, 2023

Patricia Figge, 92, a resident of Lindenhurst, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home in the Village of Victory Lakes.  She was born December 20, 1930, to Sadie and Richard Whiting in Chicago, Illinois.

Patricia grew up in Chicago and attended Taft High School. Pat met the love of her life, Walt Figge, and...