OBITUARIES

Nov 4, 2022

Cully Jay Wasilas, 33, a resident of McHenry, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022.  He was born on January 26, 1989 in Waukegan to Jay Wasilas and Lisa (nee Henry) Walker.  Cully was a lover of music and avid sports fan.

Cully is survived by his father, Jay Wasilas; his mother, Lisa (Larry) Walker; his sisters,...

Nov 4, 2022

James A. Bechtel, age 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 in Grayslake, IL.  He was born on November 24, 1948 in Dover, Ohio to Robert and Myrtle "Sue" Bechtel.  He was the eldest of seven siblings.

Jim earned the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star for his service during the...

Nov 4, 2022

Edward Arthur Boehm, age 80, a resident of Fox lake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL.  He was born on April 22, 1942 in Chicago, Il to Edward and Lorna Boehm nee Bruce.

Edward is survived by his significant other of 50 years, Anna...

Nov 4, 2022

Michael Eugene Davis, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 26, 1954 in Kirksville, MO to Ken and Delores Davis.

Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah (née Kepler); his mother, Delores (née Bell) Davis; his sons,...

Nov 2, 2022

Kathy Ax, 65, born in Chicago, resident of Round Lake, was an extremely loving daughter, sister, and aunt who passed away on November 2, 2022. Raised in Edison Park/Norwood area. Kathy was in the first female class admitted to Lane Tech, and graduated from Taft High School. She loved music and was a member of The Chicago Youth Symphony...

Nov 2, 2022

Dawn Marie (Hathaway) Kaad of Wheaton, IL passed away early Wednesday, November 2nd. She died knowing the fact that the Cubs were about to win the World Series that night and having full faith that Hillary Clinton was going to be the first female president of the United States on Nov 8th. She was known for loving whole heartedly...

Oct 28, 2022

Josephine Vaccaro Schumacher passed away on October 28, at the age of 92 in Grayslake, IL. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and great grandmother who was always there when anyone needed her with a smile on her face, a happy disposition and ready to jump in and help out with anything anyone needed, everyone who met Jo...

Oct 24, 2022

Carol L. Harding, age 74, a resident of Grayslake, Il, passed away on October 24, 2022 at her home.  She was born on January 27, 1948 in Chicago to Leo and Gertrude Przekurat.

Carol is survived by her children, Cindy (Bob) Joncek of Henderson, NV and Brian (Amy) Harding of Germantown, TN; her grandchildren, Brianna (Cal) Harding...

Oct 23, 2022

Robert J. Guthridge, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 23, 2022, after a long battle with Pulmonary Hypertension at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, IL.  He was born October 21, 1949.

Bob was an award-winning artist. He was most recently a concert and nature photographer, a sculptor and cartoonist. He worked in Information Systems...

Oct 23, 2022

George John Skowzgird, 90, a resident of Wauconda, passed away on October 23, 2022 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL.  He was born on September 23, 1932 to Frances and Anton Skowzgird. George was born and raised on the southside of Chicago, and spent many summers at his stepsister's farm in Michigan.  He was a lifelong Chicago...

Oct 23, 2022

Marisa Marie Saylor, age 20, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on October 23, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 2001 in Park Ridge to Kimberly Dilollo and Ronald Saylor. Marisa was someone who lit up the room with her presence, had a contagious smile and...

Oct 22, 2022

George Anthony Balling, age 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 22, 2022 in Round Lake, IL.  He was born in February 24, 1948 in Chicago to Stephen Balling and Louise Kula.  George is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol (nee Miller) Balling; his children, Julie (Jason) Holdeman of Hainesville, Andrew (Meg) Balling of...

Oct 18, 2022

Jay Florian, 61, of Antioch, IL, passed away on October 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice Alliance's Hospice House, in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born on October 28, 1960, in Libertyville, IL, completing the family of Don and Marcia Florian and older sister, Cec Florian.  As a child he loved attending Avon Elementary School and...

Oct 17, 2022

Diane R. Harbecke, 72, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away October 17, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 3, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Rose Fester.

Diane was devoted to her faith and a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, IL.   She grew up...

Oct 17, 2022

Mary D. Bradbury, 81, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away October 17, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  She was born September 2,1941 in Chicago to Walter and Victoria Henk.

Mary was a Bronze Life Master bridge player.For many years she belonged to the Antioch senior center .

She is survived by her...

Oct 13, 2022

Peter A. Mikolitis, passed away on Oct. 13, 2022 at age 90 with family at his side. Peter was born on July 15, 1932, in Chicago to Peter and Helena Mikolitis (nee Dobbins).

Peter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Mikolitis (nee Starvel); his children Peter (Sharon) Mikolitis, Laurie (Mike) Donovan, Julie Johnson, and...

Oct 13, 2022

Sandra Ann Sliva Jasinski, 81, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Robin Way Assisted Living in Kenosha, WI. Born May 15, 1941, in Waukegan, IL, she married Henry Jasinski on May 21, 1960.

Survivors include husband, Henry; three daughters, Laurie (Thomas) Zerfass, Pamela (Howard) Lester, Julie (John) Chappell; six grandchildren, Garren (Melissa) Zerfass, Alyssa Zerfass, Kayla...

Oct 12, 2022

Kathleen M. Schippers, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Oct. 12, 2022 at age 69. She was a resident of Arlington Heights, IL and Lodi, WI.

Kate was born on Aug. 26, 1953, in Chicago to David P. Schippers and Jacquelin Schippers (nee Liautaud), the eldest of 10 children. Growing up in Chicago and Northbrook,...

Oct 11, 2022

Dorothy Ann Leber nee Kosch age 95 passed away October 11, 2022 the beloved wife of the late Harry Leber.  She was born February 15, 1927 to John and Helen (Mihalso) Kosch.  She is survived by her children Susan (Donald) Jankowski, Pamela (Michael) Andry, Linda (Michael) Newman, and William (Amy) Leber. Proud grandmother of Kimberly Williams, Jerald (Erin) Andry,...

Oct 10, 2022

Vivian I. Miller, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on October 10, 2022.  She was born on June 2, 1932 to Otto and Irene Bydalek.  She grew up in Grant Park IL and it is there where she met and married Carl Miller.  They moved to Grayslake and were married for 54 years.

She was an...