OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 6, 2023

Ninfa Bonilla, 61, a resident of Beach Park, IL, passed away January 6, 2023 at her home.  She was born January 29, 1961 in Mexico to Tirso and Alberta Martinez.

Ninfa was deeply religious and a faithful servant of God.  She taught her children that life was a great gift and meant to be lived to the...

Jan 6, 2023

Skyler Michelle Hammond, 25, passed away January 6, 2023 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born June 11, 1997 in Lake Forest, IL to Tommy and Deborah Long.

Skyler graduated from Grayslake Central High School and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  She attended St. Gilberts Catholic Church in Grayslake, IL.

Skyler...

Jan 4, 2023

Donna L. Freiburger, age 75, a resident of Gurnee, passed away on January 4, 2023 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. She was born on August 5, 1947 in Hazel Green, Wis to Henry and Helen (nee Behm) Hall.

During her healthier years prior to her long physical decline, Donna was a committed adorer at the Marytown Chapel...

Jan 4, 2023

Arthur A. Clark, age 92, of Bristol, Wisconsin, passed away on January 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on August 11, 1930 in Milburn, IL to Wayne R. and Ester J. (nee Ralph) Clark.  As a long time member of The Windy City Ramblers Camping Club where he and his...

Jan 3, 2023

Wilma Ruth Steward, 97, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  She was born on July 18, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to Curtis C. and Lillian J. Lavoy.

She is survived by her children, Lilly Ann (Terrance) Yoder, Gloria Ruth(David) Anslow, Phyllis Eileen (Mark) Pattee; son-in-law, Bruce Callison; her 20 grandchildren;...

Dec 27, 2022

Todd M. Tasker age 62, passed away Tuesday December 27,2022 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born November 6, 1960 in Waukegan to Jerome and Carol Tasker.

Todd enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with family, and sharing music with anyone who would listen. He was a Bears, Bulls, Cubs, and Blackhawks fan. He was quick with a...

Dec 22, 2022

Carol A. Rutter, 78, passed away December 22, 2022.  She was born June 26, 1944 in Cicero, IL to Lorraine and LeRoy Wilke.

Carol loved spending time with her family, movies, TV, and horses.

Carol is survived by her children David Rutter, Eric (Dafna Brown) Rutter, and Deborah (Jimmy) DeJesus, her grandchildren Dakota Rutter, Samantha...

Dec 19, 2022

Dino M. Cesa, age 98, of Pleasant Prairie, WI and formally of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022.  He was born on September 16, 1924 in the Bronx, NY to Louis and Catherine (nee Daba) Cesa. Dino served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and graduated from Rutgers University.  Dino worked for General Cable, Johnson &...

Dec 18, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Frank Kirch, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 11, 1940 in Oak Park, IL to Anton and Emily Kirch.

Tony was a member of Farragut HS, American Sokol Organization, ETHS, Dancers, Gardeners of Central Lake County, and Carillon...

Dec 18, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Frank Kirch, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 11, 1940 in Oak Park, IL to Anton and Emily Kirch.

Tony was a member of Farragut HS, American Sokol Organization, ETHS, Dancers, Gardeners of Central Lake County, and Carillon...