OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Bonnie Kay Gewalt
Jun 4, 2025
Bonnie Kay Gewalt, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away on June 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on November 7, 1941 in Chicago to Harold and Florence (nee Wentzel) McGrath.
Bonnie spent her life dedicated to her family. She loved her children fiercely, and her grandchildren even more. She was a mother figure to...
Dolores K. Spapperi
Jun 2, 2025
Dolores K. Spapperi, 93, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away surrounded by her family, June 2, 2025, at her home. She was born March 3, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Fran and Erna (nee: Bauer) Juganheimer.
Dolores was a graduate of Grant High School, Fox Lake, IL, and Northern Illinois University with a Masters in...
John E. Barry
Jun 2, 2025
John Edward Barry, 64, of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away on June 2, 2025 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born on December 3, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Doris Barry.
John loved his grandchildren more than anything in the world. His greatest accomplishment in life was the strong and...
Aloysius J. Kaczmaryn
May 31, 2025
Aloysius John Kaczmaryn, 88, a long time resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on May 31, 2025 at The Laurel of Vernon Hills. He was born on September 15, 1936 in Waukegan, IL to Aloysius and Anne Kaczmaryn. He was the second oldest of six children and the only son. He was known affectionately by his family and...
Mark A. Russell
May 27, 2025
Mark A. Russell, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 27, 2025, at Endeavor Hospital in Evanston, IL after a short but valiant fight against esophageal cancer. He was born May 30, 1958, in Louisville, KY to the late Allen Russell and Anna Sullenger Russell.
Mark graduated from the University of Louisville in 1982 with...
Glenn R. Miller Jr.
May 25, 2025
Lake Villa, Illinois — Glenn Robert Miller Jr., age 79, entered into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on May 25, 2025. Born on July 13, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Glenn lived a life marked by faith, love, and devotion to family, friends, and God. Glenn was a member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois....
Lynda M. Fuentes
May 23, 2025
Lynda Maria Fuentes, 52, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on May 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1972, in Evanston, IL to Dr. Rudolph and Barbara Salmeron. Lynda spent her whole life in the Chicago area until 2020 when she and her husband relocated to New Mexico. She graduated from...
Joyce A. Van Laeke
May 20, 2025
Joyce A. Van Laeke, 64, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on May 20, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1960, in South Bend, IN, to Donna and Robert O'Shea.
Joyce was a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, where she served as captain of the NIU Silverettes Dance and Drill Team. On...
Joan D. Schilling
May 19, 2025
Joan D. Schilling, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 19, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 2, 1944, in New York, NY to Henry and Bertha Drewes.
Joan enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and gardening. She donated many of her knitted and crocheted clothing to Knits for Kids. Joan...
Richard Hernandez
May 17, 2025
Richard Hernandez, 71, of Round Lake, IL, passed away on May 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1954 in Chicago to Humberto and Gloria Hernandez.
Rich is survived by his wife, Svetlana Hernandez; his children, Robert (Penny) Buehler, Wayne (Kim) Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, Richard (Melody) Hernandez, Pam Markus; his stepchildren, Igor (Yanina)...
Jack R. Quick
May 14, 2025
Jack R. Quick, 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 14, 2025, at his home. He was born March 27, 1938, in Waukegan, IL, to William and Irene Quick.
Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roberta Quick, his children Kelly (Thomas) Crowe and Patrick (Therese) Quick, and his grandchildren Emma (Tevin) Pielhau,...
Billie Rae Hill
May 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Billie Rae Hill (nee O'Neill) announces the passing of our beloved mother on May 13, 2025.
Billie Rae will be lovingly remembered by her children Eugene Jr."Gene" (Susan), the late David, Linda (Thomas)Thompson, Richard "Rick", Maureen (Larry)Kruse, Michael (Kristine);
Cherished Grandma B.R. to grandchildren, Brandy, Derek(Carrie),...
Alejandro Gonzalez Maldonado
May 10, 2025
Alejandro Gonzalez Maldonado, 54, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away May 10, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born September 25, 1970, in Mexico to Antonio Gonzalez and Teresa Maldonado.
Alejandro was a hardworking, a good husband, and a loving father. He enjoyed music, baseball, and soccer. He was...
Cindy Vaitonis
May 9, 2025
Cindy Vaitonis, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and tireless volunteer, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 75 at the time of her passing. Born on February 3, 1950, in Elkhart, IN, Cindy was a longtime resident of Round Lake Beach. Cindy's life was a testament to...
Martin J. Stumpf
May 8, 2025
Martin J. Stumpf, 59, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away May 8, 2025, in Libertyville, IL, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 1, 1966, in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Helen Stumpf.
Marty was a police officer with the Highland Park Police Department for 23 years. His measured, thoughtful and patient...
Margaret Hill
May 7, 2025
Margaret "Marg" Hill, 86, of Wildwood, IL, passed away on 07 May 2025. Born in Webster, South Dakota on 06 October 1938, Marg devoted her professional life to education. She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN and a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Arizona in Tucson.
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Anne M. Ayres
May 7, 2025
Anne Marie Ayres, 69, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on May 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 8, 1956, in Hinsdale, IL to Albert and Winnie May Grimmer.
Anne, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend was a beacon of warmth, compassion, and strength whose presence made the world a kinder place....
April C. Arnold
May 5, 2025
April Crystal Arnold, 61, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on May 5, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1964 in Anchorage, AK to Mildred and Ardie Arnold Sr.
April is survived by her son, Moshay (Danielle) Arnold of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Imre, Ilah, and Iris Arnold, all of Grayslake; and her siblings, Ardie (Marie) Arnold, Jr....
Adam E. Hoth
May 4, 2025
Adam Edward Hoth, 42, of Grayslake, IL passed away on May 4, 2025 in Waukegan, IL. He was born on February 25, 1983 in McKenzie, Tennessee to Dianna Causey and Steven Hoth.
Adam is survived by his parents, Dianna (Tyler) Causey and Steven (Maricela) Hoth; his son, Lucas; his grandmother, Margaret Tyler; his siblings, Jessica Hoth, Christopher...
Karen M. Lennes
May 4, 2025
Karen M. Lennes, 54, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away May 4, 2025, at her home. She was born July 27, 1970, in Camden, NJ, to Craig and Cheryl Hammond.
Karen was known to all as a fierce advocate for her family, students, and community. She received her Bachelor's in Education at the University...
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