OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2023

Debbie Kay Harrington November 28, 1956 – February 4, 2023

Debbie Kay Harrington, age 66, and beloved wife of James C. Harrington, both longtime residents of Round Lake, IL passed away February 4, 2023.  The daughter of Donald and Kay Sauve of Bloomington, MN, Debbie graduated from Bloomington High School and later attended Normandale Community College.

Feb 4, 2023

Princella Donelson-Birch, 59, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 21, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Joe and Pearly Mae Donelson.

Princella was a veteran having served with the US Navy. She had worked as a seamstress and for The University of Chicago Medical Center as a...

Feb 4, 2023

Sue Marie Babuta, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2023 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.  She was born March 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Tom and Mary Moir.

Sue is survived by her children Lori (Russell) Reder, Tracey Babuta, Johnny Babuta, Stephen Babuta, Michael Babuta, David Babuta, and Ann-Marie...

Feb 3, 2023

Elisabeth Sarmiento-Betancourt, 38, a resident of Carpentersville, IL, passed away February 3, 2023 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. She was born April 5, 1984 to Javier and Teresa Arellano.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030....

Feb 2, 2023

Ronny Ray Curtis, age 56, a resident of Mundelein, IL passed away on February 2, 2023 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on July 17, 1966 in Waukegan, IL to Ronald Curtis and Carolyn Roberts.  Ronny worked as a maintenance supervisor at Libertyville High School for 31 years.  He loved playing guitar, wood working, gardening...

Jan 31, 2023

Kevin Dean Amburgey, age 52, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away as the sunset on January 31, 2023 in Mundelein.  He was born on October 19, 1970 in Millington, TN to Robert and Beverly (nee Ramdell) Amburgey. Kevin had many challenges in his life due to his many medical and physical disabilities but he was like the energizer...

Jan 31, 2023

Adrienne G. Will, 97, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, January 31, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 2, 1925 in East Moline, IL to Peter and Helena LeVrouw.

Adrienne touched many lives and was able to make friends where ever she went.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother...

Jan 29, 2023

Kenneth J. Wiemerslage, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 30, 1939 in Bensenville, IL to Gilbert and Edith (nee Neiter) Wiemerslage.  Ken worked for 40 years at AT&T as a repairman.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Linda, of...

Jan 28, 2023

Hugo A. Barajas Gomez, age 38,  a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on January 28, 2023 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.  He was born on April 21, 1984 in Linares, Mexico to Hector and Conchis Barajas.  He was a White Sox fan, enjoyed vacationing and fishing, spending time with his family, and napping with his dog, Milo....

Jan 24, 2023

Bonita M. "Bonnie" Scala, age 78, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on January 24, 2023.  She was born on January 28, 1944 in Chicago to Thaddeus and Mary Kusmirek.  She was a music lover, and avid player of the piano.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony E. Scala, of 53 years; her son, Anthony C....

Jan 21, 2023

Brad L. Stickels, 60, a resident of Island Lake, IL, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.  He was born February 18, 1962 in Lake Forest to Richard Stickels and Janice (Jorgensen) Reimers.

Brad was a member of the Grayslake Historical Society and an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed golf.

Jan 19, 2023

Erica Semenchuk passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a three-year battle with colon cancer on January 19 th .  Erica was born on July 4 th 1978 in Sandwich, IL, so every birthday was a celebration of fireworks for her.  Erica's family was her life, her love, and her everything.  She was known and loved...

Jan 16, 2023

Dolores E. Rogala, age 97, a resident of Lindenhurst IL, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville.  She was born on October 7, 1925, in Evanston to Edward and Esther (nee Henricksen) Miller.  Dolores was an avid reader, crossword puzzle master, loved gardening, and enjoyed sewing and doing crafts.  She loved to go shopping with...

Jan 16, 2023

Thomas Grabowski, age 85, a resident of Highwood, passed away on January 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born on December 16, 1937 in Chicago to Stanley and Wanda Grabowski.  Thomas grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago.  He enjoyed listening to the radio and reading the newspaper.  He was described as a kind man with a...

Jan 9, 2023

Cathy Wallace (Auslander/Petruczenko) 66, of Round Lake Beach IL, passed away on January 9, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the Mark Wallace and daughter of the late Catherine and Edward Petruczenko. Cathy is survived by her sisters, Diane (Tom) Dorner and Linda Abendroth. She was a proud Aunt and (step) grandmother. Her heart included her boys (dogs)...

Jan 8, 2023

Crystal I. Govas, age 86, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on January 8, 2023 at Highland Park Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1936 in Seattle, WA to Herbert and Mabel Anders.  Crystal and her husband, William owned and operated The Country Squire in Grayslake for many decades.

Crystal is survived by her children, Gus...

Jan 8, 2023

Tina M. Mikus, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 8, 2023 at her home. She was born February 27, 1940 in Holland to John and Ann Vandenbraak.

Tina passed peacefully on January 8, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Her strength and positivity were inspiring.  Tina was a talented artist and loved her family and...

Jan 7, 2023

Susan West Arnold Hughes passed away, comfortably at home, on January 7th, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was a graduate of Longmeadow High School. While away at Endicott College, Susan followed her heart and eloped after eight days of knowing John Stephen Hughes (and YES, to her, he was "THE" John Hughes), and...

Jan 7, 2023

Ronald James Snell passed away peacefully at home in Grayslake, IL on January 7, 2023, at the age of 80, surrounded by family and loved ones.

He is survived and missed by his loving wife, Astaire Snell, his two daughters, Alexandra Snell and Eleni Irene White, and his two grandsons, Jason Patrick White and Kelly Michael White. He is also survived...

Jan 7, 2023

Richard "Dick" A. Rogala, age 84, passed away at his home in Grayslake, IL on Saturday, January 7 th with his family by his side.  Dick was born on January 21, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to parents Alex E. and Mary E (nee Korjenek) Rogala.

Dick attended Holy Family Grade School, Loras Academy and was in the...