OBITUARIES

Sep 20, 2022

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Always in our hearts Rajko Paldrmic1942 – 2022

Rajko was born in Grab, Montenegro to Dosta & Spaso and immigrated to USA in 1969.  Loving husband to Mara, father to Natalija, and Nick (Anne), grandfather to Isabella, Evan and Alexandra.

He was blessed with a large family, was a...

Sep 17, 2022

Isidro R. Juarez, 23, passed away September 17, 2022.  He was born June 29, 1999 in Kenosha, WI. Isidro is survived by his mother and stepfather Samantha (Isidro) Ayala, his father Armando Juarez, his grandparents Irma and Gerardo Juarez and Juan (Lupita) Delvalle, and his siblings Juan Juarez, Lisette Juarez, and Nicholi Ayala.  He was preceded in death by...

Sep 13, 2022

Vera Vivan Morris, age 103, a resident of Gages Lake/ Wildwood passed away on September 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on September 25, 1919 in Chicago to Arthur Kepler and Mary (nee Jessop) Kepler. Vera was smart, social, kind and adventurous.  She always believed in doing things well.  She was a devoted wife...

Sep 12, 2022

Doris M. Davis, 96, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away September 12, 2022 at Anthology in Grayslake, IL.  She was born November 18, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Edmund and Frida Becker.

Doris was a member of the Eastern Star, Karnak, and the Daughters of the Nile.  She was an avid Cubs fan.

Doris...

Sep 11, 2022

Earl J. Rinker Jr., 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 11, 2022 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL.  He was born April 11, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Agnes and Earl J. Rinker Sr.

Earl was a dedicated employee of Vapor Corp of Niles, IL as a machinist/prototype designer for 48 years.  He began...

Sep 11, 2022

Deanna Mary Daily-Jackimek, 63, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away September 11, 2022 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born March 23, 1959 in Rockford, IL to Maurice and Juliette Daily.

Deanna was the co-owner of Quality Dentistry, and volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America, She was also a long time member of the...

Sep 7, 2022

Kriston Hendricks, 32, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away September 7, 2022 at her home.  She was born April 14, 1990 in Waukegan, IL to Deborah and David Hendricks.

On Wednesday, September 7 2022 we lost an irreplaceable member of our family. If you knew Kriston you know that she lit up any room she walked...

Sep 5, 2022

Robert M. Walton, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on September 5, 2022.  Bob was the beloved husband of Jacqueline and the loving father of Christopher (Lauren).  He was preceded in death by his parents, JC and Margaret Walton; his sister, Jane Martinez; and his in-laws, Matt and Marguerite Heinen.

Bob was a proud Army veteran who...

Sep 2, 2022

Anita Lillian Simeone, age 88, a resident of Athens, IL, passed away on September 2, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on February 21, 1934 to Henry and Grace Vivolo.  Anita was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.  She was Italian through and through, an avid baker and amazing cook. Well-known for her cake decorating...

Aug 31, 2022

Margaret "Marge" Lemons (nee Lestina), passed away peacefully on 08/31/2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL at the age of 78. Marge is survived by her husband, Bruno Lemons of Hainesville, IL (Formerly Chicago,IL); Children, Robert Richard Lemons, Michael Allen (Ivette) Lemons; Siblings, Marilyn (Richard) Armstrong, Bobbie Lestina and Janice (Denny) Dubicz; Grandchildren, Madi and Dylan; Nieces and Nephews,...

Aug 28, 2022

The sun had just risen on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 when Melvin Arthur Bodenlos passed away at his home in Grayslake, IL.  He was born in Chicago, IL on August 13, 1942 to Melvin and Evelyn (Dost) Bodenlos.

His family moved from Chicago in 1949 to Wildwood, IL where they built one of the first houses...

Aug 26, 2022

Melysa Katherine Rice, 43, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away August 26, 2022 in Chicago, IL.  She was born February 10, 1979 in McHenry, IL to Michael and Christine Duffy.

Melysa is survived by her husband of 14 years, Tony, whom she wed on August 16, 2008 in Gages Lake, IL, her children Gage of Spring...

Aug 26, 2022

Donna Louise Knoth, age 80,  passed away on August 26, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge IL. She was born on April 19, 1942 in Libertyville, IL to Thomas and Martha Butler.

Donna loved to do all sorts of crafts in her spare time.

Donna  is survived by her daughter Tammy(Mike) Wood, and...

Aug 25, 2022

Robert Samborski, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 at The Springs of Vernon Hills.  He was born July 24, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Jean Samborski.  Robert was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion.  He began Bel-Aire Electric 60 years ago,...

Aug 17, 2022

Judith A. (nee Swierczek) Taylor, 68, a resident Round Lake, IL, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  Born November 14, 1953, Judy spent her childhood in Chicago, where she attended Amundsen High School and met her husband, Jim. She swam competitively at Portage Park before her family moved to Barrington, where...

Aug 16, 2022

Joseph V. Battisto, Jr., age 63, a resident of Lake in the Hills, passed away on August 16, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1958 in Chicago to Joseph V. Battisto, Sr. and Barbara A. (nee Novotny) Battisto.

Joseph is survived by his parents; his sisters, Laurie (John) Kramer and Julie (John) Schmidt; his niece, Shannon...

Aug 14, 2022

Nicholas F. Formica, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 14, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born April 2, 1934 in West Chester, PA to Nicola and Angelina Formica.

Nick's journey started out as a loving son and brother in Downingtown, PA. It was here where he met the...

Aug 13, 2022

Stephanie Ginger (Garbacz) Kozak, age 61, passed away as the sun rose on her new life in the morning hours of Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Stephanie, commonly known as Ginger by family and friends since birth, was born November 2, 1960, the youngest of seven children of the late Flavia and Ignatius Garbacz.  She grew up in...

Aug 12, 2022

Tajinder Singh Kalsi, 77, resident of Grayslake IL, passed away August 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville IL.  He was born January 20, 1945 in India.

An unshakeable optimist, Taj always maintained a positive outlook on life and found joy in each and every day.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Taj loved life...

Aug 12, 2022

Dolores R. Kerpan (nee: Orlowski), 88, passed away on August 12, 2022.  She was born October 31, 1933 in North Chicago, IL and attended Waukegan Township High School.  She retired in 1987 from Navy Public Works at the Great Lakes Naval Base after a career in Human Resources.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation in...