OBITUARIES

May 14, 2022

Bartosz E. Bielecki, age 37, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on May 14, 2022.  Bart was born on November 1, 1984 in Poland to Erwin and Violetta Bielecki.  He was a funny, loving, kind person who loved making people smile.  He was a loving son and brother.

Bart is survived by his parents, Erwin and...

May 14, 2022

Alfredo Tellez, 51, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away May 14, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He was born October 15, 1970 to Salvador and Estela Tellez.

Alfredo worked and enjoyed a passion for horticulture with the Fick family at Wilson Nurseries in Hampshire, IL.  He enjoyed music, being a DJ,...

May 14, 2022

Brian P, Marazas, of Mundelein, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May14, 2022.  He was born in Elgin, IL to Richard and Dorothy Marazas on May 6, 1961.

Brian married the love of his life Jolanta on February 27,1997. He was an employee of Honeywell Analytics in Lincolnshire for 34years.  Brian's favorite hobby...

May 13, 2022

William Edward Wollmuth, 69, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away May 13, 2022 at his home.  He was born December 28, 1952 in Libertyville, IL to William and Eileen Wollmuth.

Bill was a renaissance man of many interests and talents.  He was a musician, mechanic, electrician, traveler, and truth seeker.  Bill enjoyed playing his guitar for...

May 13, 2022

Ollie Ray Ferrell of Spring Grove, IL, passed away on May 13, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.  He was born in Park Ridge, IL on January 4, 1969 to James Ferrell and Jeanette Collins.

Ollie never met a stranger and had no filter. He will always be remembered for his big heart and his love for...

May 12, 2022

Carol Lynn Will, 57, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away May 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 18, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Larry and Irene Fletcher.

Carol loved to travel, crochet, and spend time with her grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her daughters Sara...

May 9, 2022

Michael Fred Carlson of Saddlebrook Farms, Grayslake IL, left his earthly home to meet his Heavenly Father on May 9, 2022.  He was born in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Edith Carlson.  Michael was a US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching Chicago sports. He was a lung cancer survivor.  Michael...

May 7, 2022

Bennie Lamont Nutall, Jr., age 21, of Lake Villa passed away on May 7, 2022 in Round Lake Beach, IL.  He was born on July 12, 2000 in Park Ridge, IL to Danielle Muehlenbeck and Bennie Nutall.  Bennie is survived by his parents; his siblings, Amiyah Nutall of Lake Villa and Khari Coleman of Lake Villa; and his grandfather,...

May 7, 2022

Michael Locke of Grayslake, IL

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Michael Locke (age 49) went to his heavenly home on May 7, 2022.  He leaves behind his wife Eva, sons Chris and Mikie, parents Jim and Pattie, and brother Kevin.  Michael was a quiet man who loved the Lord, his family, and close friends and had...

May 5, 2022

Vivian W. Kuzelka, 99, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 5, 2022 at St. Joseph's Little Sisters in Palatine, IL.  She was born October 8, 1922 in Grayslake, IL to Clarence and Bessie Ritta.

Vivian was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake, and a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary and...

May 4, 2022

Madelyn J Bowyer 76, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL passed away May 4, 2022 in Libertyville, IL. She was born December 16, 1945 in New York City, New York to Richard and Trudy Wodach.

Madelyn passed away shortly after the love of her life, Dean, whom she wed on April 16, 1966 at St. Andrews church in...

May 3, 2022

Juan Rodriguez, age 51, passed away on May 3, 2022 in Round Lake Beach, IL.  He was born on January 15, 1971 in Chicago to Juan J. Rodriguez and Maria R. Monarrez.

He is survived by his parents; his children, Dominique Rivera of Great Lakes, Alexis Rodriguez of Round Lake Beach, Briana Rodriguez of Round Lake Beach,...

May 3, 2022

Rita Irene Ramoser, age 86, passed away on May 3, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. She was born on November 04, 1935 in Chicago Illinois to John and Hazel (nee: Johnson) O'Reilley.

As a loving wife and mother, Rita is survived by her husband, Walter; her children Richard (Laurel), Walter, and daughter Lisa (Roger); her grandchildren...

May 3, 2022

Maria L. Archuleta, age 54, a resident of Round Lake Heights, passed away on May 3, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. She was born on August 25, 1967 in Mexico to Ismael Alamos and Gudelia Quiroz.

As a loving wife and mother, Maria is survived by her husband, Herminio, of 27 years; her daughters, Stephanie of...

May 2, 2022

Larry ("Gene") Hermon, age 82, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on May 2, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 19, 1939 in Creston, Iowa to Ross and Velma (Osborn) Hermon

Gene worked for Rockenbach Chevrolet in the body shop for 30+ years until the body shop was closed. He then worked for Lake...

Apr 27, 2022

Nancie R. Mitchell, 78, a resident of Round Lake, passed away April 27, 2022 at her home.  She was born April 5, 1944 in Wyandotte, MI to Natalie and William Mitchell.

Longtime Glenview resident, Nancie was extremely proud of her local heritage and enjoyed diving into genealogy. An avid learner, she obtained not only her Bachelors in...

Apr 25, 2022

Edeltraud "Edie" M. Rudolph, age 93, a resident of Antioch and formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away on April 25, 2022.  She was born on December 24, 1928 in Chicago, IL to John and Josephine (nee Heel) Mahler.  Edie was a graduate of Grant High School.  She was a member of the Lorelei German Club.  Edie loved singing, dancing,...

Apr 23, 2022

Nia Cherotich Ongalo, 12, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away April 23, 2022. She was born January 30, 2010 in Arlington Heights, IL to Raymond and Chebett Ongalo. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service...

Apr 23, 2022

Donald W. Dorsch, age 87, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on April 23, 2022 at Bethesda East Hospital in Boynton Beach, FL.  He was born on September 3, 1934 in Chicago to George and Lucille Dorsch.  In his youth, he became an accomplished accordionist. In 1958, Don founded Illinois Claim Service Ltd., and built a successful company. He...

Apr 23, 2022

The Reverend Kenneth Ernest Louis Hansen was called to God on 23 April 2022 in Lindenhurst, Illinois. Ken was born 5 November 1936 in Chicago to Kenneth and Anne (Bartels) Hansen, the older brother of four sisters. Despite an early ambition to be an archaeologist, in his late teens he felt drawn to ministry. He served his vicarage at...