OBITUARIES

Dec 18, 2022

Albert Gammel, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville,IL.  He was born May 17, 1949 in Germany to Peter and Hildegard Gammel

Albert was a veteran having served for the US Coast Guard.  He enjoyed his side business "Al Can Paint" and was known for being...

Dec 17, 2022

Mary Ruth Sosinski-Fuller, age 75, a resident of Round Lake, Il, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.  She was born on April 18, 1947 in Chicago to Leonard and Marie Sosinski.  She worked as a computer programmer and in retirement she became a seamstress and dressmaker.  She loved gardening and baking; her apple...

Dec 15, 2022

Alan Scott Reasoner, 57, passed away peacefully December 15 th with his wife Angela and son Jackson by his side.  Alan is survived by his wife Angela, son Jackson, Daughters Madeline Reasoner and Lauren Shropshire (Greyson), granddaughters Beckham and Charley Shropshire, Sister Nancy Grant (Jim), Mother Barbara Reasoner, Mother-in-law Brenda Stried, Brother and sister-in-law Jason and Andrea Gillette, Nephews...

Dec 12, 2022

Lorraine A. Matelski, 101, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 12, 2022. She was born December 25,1920 in Chicago, IL to Bruno and Agnes Polak.

Lorraine is survived by her sons Michael (Gisela) Matelski and Thomas (Kathleen) Matelski, her grandchildren Derek (Sydney) Matelski, Ashley Matelski, Samantha Matelski, Zachary Matelski, Jesse Matelski, Alexander (Sally) Matelski, Grant...

Dec 11, 2022

Ronald Fred Essig, 67, a resident of Island Lake, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on December 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 21, 1955 in Highwood, IL to Frederick Melbourne and Elma May (nee: Putkonen) Essig.

Ron was an avid White Sox and Bears fan.  He enjoyed bowling, spin cycle classes, playing...

Dec 11, 2022

Richard H. Czarnecki, 77, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away December 11, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born May 7, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Lorraine Czarnecki.

A visitation and funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2022 from 10:00am until 2:00pm with the funeral service to...

Dec 10, 2022

Dolores E. Brearley, 83, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away December 10, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 20, 1939 in Iuka, MS the youngest child of William and Elvatine Daily.

Dolores attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Tuley High School in 1957.  She worked in Harris Bank...

Dec 9, 2022

Magdalena F. Duerig (nee Lachmann), 86, formerly of Skokie, Illinois passed away, December 9, 2022. Lena was born January 8, 1936 in Rothschoenberg, Germany to Frieda (nee Eulitzer) and Max Lachmann. She grew up helping her family tend to the church's farm and garden. In 1959, she left Germany to come to the United States. On May 25, 1959,...

Dec 5, 2022

Manuel Dy November 24, 1942 – December 5, 2022

Manuel Danoy Dy, affectionately called "Guani" by those who loved him, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2022, at 80 years of age in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA.  His quiet strength and intelligence is fondly remembered by many.

Manuel was born to...

Dec 4, 2022

Marilyn D. Bez, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 79, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away on December 4, 2022 at Anthology of Grayslake.  She was born on March 28, 1943 in Chicago to Franklin H. and Ruth M. (nee Christiansen) Hanson.  Marilyn liked to quilt and sew, loved to cook and bake, but most of all loved...

Dec 4, 2022

Paul Daniel Gillig II, 64, of Chicago, IL, passed away December 4, 2022.  He was born July 30, 1958 in Park Ridge, IL to the late Paul Daniel Gillig I and Barbara Gillig.

He is survived by his children Lauren Gillig and Paul Gillig III, his grandchildren Aidan and Emily Gillig, his siblings Kathleen and Carl (Jill)...

Dec 3, 2022

George J. Polcyn, 96, a resident of Ingleside, passed away December 3, 2022 at his daughter's home in Round Lake, IL.  He was born December 19, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Helen Polcyn

George is survived by his daughters Patricia (Dave) Hirayama and Susan (Tim) Arnold, his grandsons Jason (Tamar) Arnold and Andrew (Milene) Arnold,...

Dec 1, 2022

James John Bauer, age 85, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on December 1, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born on September 17, 1937 in Ingleside, IL to Edwin and Elizabeth Bauer.

Jim is survived by his children, Debra (William) of Ingleside, James (Valerie) of Altamonte Springs, FL, Joan (Scott) of...

Nov 30, 2022

Ruth E. Sowa, 74, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away November 30, 2022 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL.  She was born in Picayune, MS on March 9, 1948 to Eugene and Audrey Hartfied.

Ruth was a veteran having served with the US Air Force and had worked as a bus driver for special...

Nov 30, 2022

Carlton W. Heiler, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Booneville, NY to Albert and Geraldine Heiler.

Carl will be remembered as a kind man with a good sense of humor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy  He was a loving and...

Nov 29, 2022

George K. Schroeder, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 29, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 25, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to George and Mildred Schroeder.

George graduated and attended High School in New York.  He worked in Brooklyn, NY making smoking pipes and later worked as a custodian for 10 years...

Nov 26, 2022

James E. Jobes II, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 26, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 1, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Gladys and James E. Jobes I.

Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjie Jobes, his children Sarah Jane (Cornelius) Carr, Jim...

Nov 25, 2022

Laura Ann Nesti Sulzer, age 56, of Grayslake passed on Friday November 25, following a stirring fight with illness. The daughter of Sergio and Iola Nesti, the sister of Rita Nesti, she lived with grace and dignity. The mother of Benjamin (19) and Dylan (17), the spouse of Glenn, she loved with fierce passion, humor, and song. Hers was...

Nov 23, 2022

Karen Marie Cohen, age 54, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 23, 2022 at her home.  She was born on April 27, 1968 in Waukegan, IL to Jay and Nancy Owens.

Karen was a proud member of the Lord of Glory Church for many years.

Karen  is survived by her husband of...

Nov 21, 2022

Kay Creger, age 83, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on November 21, 2022 at her home.  She was born on October 30, 1939 in Minnesota to Veryl and Louise Robinson.

Kay operated H.P. and Me gift shop in Round Lake prior to her retirement.  She was an AA member for 42 years. She...