OBITUARIES

May 3, 2023

Richard T. Grenell, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, passed away May 3, 2023 at Presence Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines.  He was born on September 27, 1939 in Chicago to Ruth and Howard Grenell.

Richard is survived by his wife, Joanne Grenell of 63 years whom he married on January 16, 1960 at St. Bede...

May 1, 2023

Gary F. Grod, 71-years-old, of Grayslake, IL passed away suddenly on May 1, 2023 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  Gary was born on February 14, 1952 to Frank and Genevieve Grod in Chicago, IL.  He graduated from Gage Park High School and later from Control Data Institute.

One of Gary's most memorable jobs was selling men's...

Apr 30, 2023

Lynn Dale Torbeck, most recently of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on April 30, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was 78 years old. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Pauline Torbeck, and his in-laws who considered him their son, Jack and Edna Parker.

Born breech in a southern Illinois farmhouse without...

Apr 27, 2023

Gene E. Holmquist, Sr., 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 27, 2023.  He was born December 15, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Roy and Dorothy (nee: Franchi) Holmquist.

Gene grew up in Chicago and raised his family in Arlington Heights.  He worked in finance for most of his career in the food industry after...

Apr 26, 2023

Raymond J. Masionis, 80, of Round Lake Beach passed away April 26, 2023 at the Condell medical center in Libertyville. Raymond was born in Germany on January 23, 1943 to Juozas and Elia (nee Misch) Masionis. Raymond had a passion for physics, math, and, computers which he pursued throughout his life. A loving father and grandfather, who loved playing...

Apr 24, 2023

Linda Lee Proeber, age 63, a resident of Grayslake passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.  She was born on November 17, 1959 in Round Lake to Donald E. and Marilyn (nee McRoy) Obenauf.  Linda was an aerobics instructor for many years and a Chicago Cubs fan.  She was a loving wife and mother and she especially loved being...

Apr 23, 2023

Kimberly L. (nee: Behenna) Donehey, 51, a resident of Franklin Park, IL, passed away April 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 24, 1971 in Chicago to John and Karen (nee: Fritz) Behenna.

Kimberly is survived by her boyfriend of 4 years, Daniel Garcia, her children Christina and Justin, her grandchildren...

Apr 22, 2023

John A. Irizarry, 42, passed away April 22, 2023.  He was born September 7, 1980 in Long Branch, NJ. He lived in Orlando, FL and Portales, NM where he met the love of his life, Tammy. He moved with Tammy back to her hometown of Grayslake, Illinois in 2016, where he made her family his own.

John...

Apr 22, 2023

Finley, Sheila M. age 91, passed away on April 22, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.  Sheila was raised in the St. Sabina parish in Chicago by her parents James and Mae Hogan, immigrants from County Clare, Ireland. A resident of Grayslake, IL for over 40 years, Sheila spent her final years living close to her children...

Apr 20, 2023

Frances C. "Dee" Schuster, age 93, a resident of Vernon Hills, passed away on April 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 3, 1929 in Chicago to Anthony and Frances Gullo. Dee's true love was art.  She painted in many different mediums; oils, watercolor, acrylics, chalk, and pencil over her lifetime.  She was in many different art...

Apr 16, 2023

Kevin John Hall, 69, passed away April 16, 2023 at his home in Round Lake, IL.  He was born March 14, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Dolores and John W. Hall. Kevin spent his early years in Park Ridge, IL where he graduated from Maine South High School in 1972, the same year he became Illinois State Juvenile Hockey...

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia Lea Chott, 92, a resident of Decatur, Illinois, and formerly of Wildwood, Illinois, passed away April 15, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. She was born March 4, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Francis and Helen Gary.

Pat began teaching at St. Gilbert Catholic School in 1963 and stayed for thirty years....

Apr 14, 2023

Andrew L. Carraro, age 69, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on April 14, 2023 at Rush Hospital in Chicago.  He was born on March 19, 1954 in Oak Park to William and Eleanor (nee Albiani) Carraro.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 49 years; his children, Kim (David) Nagle of Manhattan, Tony (Melanie)...

Apr 9, 2023

Larry A. Hacker 83, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2023. Larry was born in Chicago IL on February 16, 1940 to Carl and Oma Hacker. He grew up in Des Plaines, IL, but spent a few years living on his Uncle John and Aunt Grace's farm in Daggett, MI. Larry...

Apr 7, 2023

Shirley J. House, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home.  She was born October 4, 1937 in Dayton, OH to Charles A. and Ruth Iris Miles Helman.  She attended John H. Patterson Cooperative High School.

Shirley will be remembered for her kindness...

Apr 4, 2023

Dennis Eaton Shireman was an amazing son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, and it is with profound sadness that the family announces he passed away suddenly on April 4, 2023, at the age of 15.

Dennis was born October 2, 2007 in Lake County Illinois to Herschell and Denise (Eaton) Shireman.  Dennis is survived by his...

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....