OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 15, 2023

Doris M. Craig, 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 15, 2023 at her home. She was born December 3, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Edna Hansen.

Doris was a teacher for the Waukegan Public Schools District for 25 years.  She was a member of the United Protestant Church, Women's Christian Fellowship, and...

Mar 14, 2023

Harold Wayne Holden, age 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on March 14, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born on September 7, 1942 to Howard Henry and Madeline Bernice Holden.  Harold was born and raised in Perrysville, Indiana and was a resident of Grayslake for the last 55 years.  He served his...

Mar 12, 2023

Erick R. Domain, 35, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away March 12, 2023 at his home.  He was born September 14, 1987 in Lake Forest, IL.

Erick attended Lakes High School.

Erick is survived by his father William (Cathy Butts) Domain, his brothers Ryan Domain, Kevin (Sarah) Domain, and Kyle Domain, his grandmother...

Mar 11, 2023

Daniel Todd Witikka, 81, of Gurnee, IL, passed away in Fox Lake on March 11, 2023.  He was born November 23, 1941, in Waukegan, IL. to the late Edgar and Alvina Witikka.  He is survived by his children, Robin Witikka, Scott (Rebecca) Witikka, his grandson Declan Witikka, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He grew up in...

Mar 10, 2023

Kenneth John Wodek, Sr., 84, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away March 10, 2023, at Advocate Condell Medical Center.  He was born June 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Rose Wodek.  Ken served his country with the United States Army.  He retired as a printer from OMC Johnson Motor.  He was a member of St. Paul...

Mar 8, 2023

Joan C. Franzen, 70, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away on March 8, 2023 at Journey Care in Barrington. She was born on November 1, 1952 in Chicago to Jessie and Joan Spoto.

Joan is survived by her sons, Aaron and Nicholas Franzen; her siblings, Michael Spoto and Jessica Bohl; niece, Michelle Sanfillipo; and former husband....

Mar 7, 2023

Patricia M. Hines, 86, a resident of Grayslake passed away on March 7, 2023 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born on March 8,1936 to Richard and Lenore Collins in Chicago, Illinois.

Patricia "Patt" Nanner Hines, beloved mother and grandmother to family and friends. She welcomed all she met Patt was a waitress at the Golden Bear, and...

Mar 2, 2023

Jack R. Bredahl, 83, of Grayslake, IL, was born April 21, 1939 in Milford, IA and passed away on March 2, 2023.  Jack was the loving husband of Ann for 64 years, loving father to Michael (Joan) and Mark (Lourdes); grandfather to Lyndsay (Scott) Felix, Gwendolyn and Christian Bredahl; great-grandfather to Anabel, Isaiah, Antonio, and Lorenzo Felix.  He was...

Mar 1, 2023

Christopher Alexander Schaffner, 28,the beloved son of Andrea (Jed) Gerstein and Chris (Cherise) Schaffner. Christopher is also survived by his sisters Kayla Campillo, Isaly Schaffner, and Haley Gerstein. Christopher lost his long battle with Type 1 Diabetes on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He will be remembered for his very kind and nurturing ability to make those around him feel...

Feb 24, 2023

Jonna M. Art, age 78, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 24, 2023 at her home.  She was born on April 27, 1944 in Chicago to John and Clara Melone.

Jonna is survived by her sons, Brian (Dawn) and Kevin (Elaine); her grandchildren, Makayla, Brien, Kalie, Delaney, Alex, Rylan, and Griffin; her step grandchildren, Ashley...