OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2022

Paul Daniel Gillig II, 64, of Chicago, IL, passed away December 4, 2022.  He was born July 30, 1958 in Park Ridge, IL to the late Paul Daniel Gillig I and Barbara Gillig.

He is survived by his children Lauren Gillig and Paul Gillig III, his grandchildren Aidan and Emily Gillig, his siblings Kathleen and Carl (Jill)...

Dec 3, 2022

George J. Polcyn, 96, a resident of Ingleside, passed away December 3, 2022 at his daughter's home in Round Lake, IL.  He was born December 19, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Helen Polcyn

George is survived by his daughters Patricia (Dave) Hirayama and Susan (Tim) Arnold, his grandsons Jason (Tamar) Arnold and Andrew (Milene) Arnold,...

Dec 1, 2022

James John Bauer, age 85, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on December 1, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born on September 17, 1937 in Ingleside, IL to Edwin and Elizabeth Bauer.

Jim is survived by his children, Debra (William) of Ingleside, James (Valerie) of Altamonte Springs, FL, Joan (Scott) of...

Nov 30, 2022

Ruth E. Sowa, 74, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away November 30, 2022 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL.  She was born in Picayune, MS on March 9, 1948 to Eugene and Audrey Hartfied.

Ruth was a veteran having served with the US Air Force and had worked as a bus driver for special...

Nov 30, 2022

Carlton W. Heiler, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Booneville, NY to Albert and Geraldine Heiler.

Carl will be remembered as a kind man with a good sense of humor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy  He was a loving and...

Nov 29, 2022

George K. Schroeder, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 29, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 25, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to George and Mildred Schroeder.

George graduated and attended High School in New York.  He worked in Brooklyn, NY making smoking pipes and later worked as a custodian for 10 years...

Nov 26, 2022

James E. Jobes II, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 26, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 1, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Gladys and James E. Jobes I.

Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjie Jobes, his children Sarah Jane (Cornelius) Carr, Jim...

Nov 25, 2022

Laura Ann Nesti Sulzer, age 56, of Grayslake passed on Friday November 25, following a stirring fight with illness. The daughter of Sergio and Iola Nesti, the sister of Rita Nesti, she lived with grace and dignity. The mother of Benjamin (19) and Dylan (17), the spouse of Glenn, she loved with fierce passion, humor, and song. Hers was...

Nov 23, 2022

Karen Marie Cohen, age 54, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 23, 2022 at her home.  She was born on April 27, 1968 in Waukegan, IL to Jay and Nancy Owens.

Karen was a proud member of the Lord of Glory Church for many years.

Karen  is survived by her husband of...

Nov 21, 2022

Kay Creger, age 83, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on November 21, 2022 at her home.  She was born on October 30, 1939 in Minnesota to Veryl and Louise Robinson.

Kay operated H.P. and Me gift shop in Round Lake prior to her retirement.  She was an AA member for 42 years. She...

Nov 20, 2022

Keith H. Johnson, 75, resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 23, 1947, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Phyllis Johnson.

Keith married the love of his life on February 6, 1982. During his lifetime he managed to ensure his family was always early for their adventures....

Nov 19, 2022

Alexander Skilling Stewart, Jr., age 60, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on the 19th of November, 2022. Born to Alexander and Roseanne Stewart, Alex was lifelong resident of Lake County, Illinois.

A lover of fishing and the outdoors, Alex initially worked for the Lake County Forest Preserve District. However, he found his true vocation in Transportation, spending...

Nov 18, 2022

David A. Barnes, 89, of Round Lake, Il, passed away on November 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Il. Dave was born on August 18, 1933 to William and Sarah Barnes, nee Hocket.

Dave was a hard working man all of his life. This began early in his life, as a child, working on his...

Nov 17, 2022

Joanne Marie Mumenthaler, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away November 17, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 4, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to John and Maxine (nee: Troop) Murphy.

Joanne was a patron of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake.

Joanne is survived her...

Nov 16, 2022

Scott R. Firth, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 16, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Eleanor Firth.

Scott was a Vietnam veteran having served for the US Army.  He enjoyed shooting, cards, cribbage, watching wrestling, and enjoying friends and family and dining out....

Nov 15, 2022

Carol J. Garrison of Lake Bluff, IL passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter at Lake Forest Hospital on November 15th, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born on May 23rd,1939 at Lake Forest Hospital to Sherman and Aileen (née Kangas) Shepherd.

She leaves behind two loving children Kelly (James) Hanrahan of...

Nov 12, 2022

Joel A. Richter, 47, a resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away November 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 10, 1975 in Burlington, WI to Larry and Patricia Richter.

Joel had worked at Richter's Sentry/ Marketplace in Twin Lakes, WI most of his life.  He later worked as an independent...

Nov 8, 2022

Juan Almanza Patino, age 46, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away on November 8, 2022 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 19, 1976 in Mexico to Isabel Patino Arreguin and Jose Almanza Gonzalez.  He was a fan of Jaripeo, addicted to work and a good cook and dancer.

Juan is survived by his...

Nov 7, 2022

Ernesto Martinez, 58, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 7, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 10, 1964 in Mexico to Manuel and Angela Martinez Flores.

Ernesto is survived by his wife, Silvia Martinez, his children Andrea Martinez, Alberto Martinez, Adriana Martinez, and Angel Ernesto Martinez, his mother and father Angela and Manuel...

Nov 5, 2022

Joseph W. Stupar of Ingleside died on November 5, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital.  Joe was born in Waukegan, IL the second son of Joseph L. and Joan (nee: Jorgensen) Stupar.  He attended Immaculate Conception grade school, Waukegan High School, and in 1978 Joe married MaryAnne (nee: Bertram) at Immaculate Conception Church.  He began his career at Dexter Corporation...