OBITUARIES

Apr 22, 2022

Frank Variny, age 78, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home.  He was born on April 28, 1943 in Chicago.  Frank was an avid Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks fan.  He loved Mickey Mouse, playing golf and his cats.

Frank is survived by his wife of 15 years, Laura Lee Variny;...

Apr 21, 2022

Brian Thomas Shields, 63, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 21, 2022. He was born in Evanston, IL to Roy and Lorraine Shields. Brian was passionate about history and space and was always happy to share his opinions on current events. He was big in size and in heart. Brian is survived by his wife of 27...

Apr 20, 2022

Deborah E. Mitchell, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 20, 2022 at her home. She was born November 7, 1957 in Chicago, IL.

Deborah is a God trusting, people Loving, caring, compassionate, giving Wife, Mother, Sibling, and Friend. Always forgiving, extending Grace, and looking to bring out the best in her Family and everyone...

Apr 16, 2022

Ronald C. Anderson, 81, of Grayslake Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 16th, 2022.  He was born to Chester and Frances Anderson in Ottawa Illinois.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother.  He loved spending time with his family and always talked  about his kids and grandkids.  He loved spending time in...

Apr 15, 2022

Joseph T. Fontana, 86, a resident of Grayslake, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1936 in Chicago to Anthony and Blanch Fontana and was one of seven children. On October 5, 1972, he married his wife, Lynn, of 49 years in Waukegan, IL. Joseph was a proud Army...

Apr 13, 2022

Corinne M Vesely, 77, went to her eternal glory, surrounded by the Angels and Saints, on April 13, 2022 at her daughters' farm in Kentucky. Her daughter was blessed to be present at the time of her death.

Corinne is survived by her daughter, Cherie (Robert) Griffin, and her grandchildren Joshua Devitt, Javon Devitt and Lauren Griffin....

Apr 9, 2022

John Mitchel Yoder, 84, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away on April 9, 2022 at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire, IL.  He was born May 21, 1937 in Goshen, IN. to Donald and Juanita Yoder.

John worked at Abbot Labs for 40 year. He earned many awards from The Boy Scouts of America.  He was a proud...

Apr 8, 2022

John E. Callahan, 89, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away April 8, 2022 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born January 15, 1933 in Hammond, IN to William and Catherine (nee: Schultz) Callahan.

John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra Callahan, his sons Kevin John (Patricia) Callahan of...

Apr 7, 2022

With the love of her family surrounding her and with our deepest sorrow, Helen Hallgren, 95, a resident of Beach Park, passed away April 7, 2022.  She was born November 4, 1926 in Waukegan, IL to John and Mary Fowler.

Helen spent most of her life as a resident of Beach Park where she met  and married...

Apr 6, 2022

Winfred "Mac" McClelland, 80, a resident of Vernon Hills, passed away Wednesday, April 6 th , 2022, at his home.  He was born July 25 th , 1941, in Eunice, Louisiana to James and Audrey McClelland. Mac was a member of the North Shore Unitarian Church in Deerfield.  He served in the US Air Force for 20 years, meeting...

Apr 6, 2022

Nancy J. Baron,46, a resident of Wauconda, IL, passed away April 6, 2022 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, IL.  She was born November 13, 1975 in Mexico to Atanacio and Olivia Baron.

Nancy is survived by her husband Miguel Moctezuma, her son Hans Moctezuma, her mother Olivia Baron, and her siblings Aldo Baron and Erika Baron....

Mar 28, 2022

Joseph Patrick Klask, Sr., age 77, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022.  He was born on August 7, 1944 in Dearborn, MI to Theofil and Rose Klask.  He loved bowling and gardening and was a collector of wood, but most of all he loved his grandchildren.

Joseph is survived by...

Mar 26, 2022

Ginny L. Abruzzo, 67, a long-time resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away March 26, 2022 after a fierce and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born December 2, 1954 in Lake Forest, IL to Raymond and Bette Michaels.

She retired in March 2021 after 25+ years as a dedicated employee of the Health Information Management team...

Mar 26, 2022

Nancy Gay (nee: MacVeigh) Merevick, 85, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away March 26, 2022 at Wauconda Care in Wauconda, IL.  She was born July 21, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Gladys (nee: Blakely) MacVeigh.

Nancy worked as a second-grade teacher for Northbrook Elementary and then at the Round Lake Park district...

Mar 21, 2022

Rev. Orrell Charles Ruth, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022.  He was born  November 13, 1937 in Elgin, IL to Charles and Jennie (nee Maule) Ruth. He grew up in Hampshire, IL and was a graduate of Hampshire High School, North Central College '59 and The Evangelical Theological Seminary '63.  He obtain his...

Mar 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Silvola, age 88, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022.  She was born on April 29, 1933, in Waukegan to Anthony and Helen ( nee Gust) Pipcius.

The youngest of five siblings, Patricia grew up in Lake County, Illinois. Patricia graduated from high school in 1951. She then worked as a...

Mar 14, 2022

On March 14th, 2022, Crystal Marie Reinhardt "CoCo" passed away at the young age of 36, unexpectedly, at Advocate Christ Medical in Oak Lawn, IL.

Crystal is survived by her Daughter, Aryana F. Reinhardt; her Parents Stephen and Diane Reinhardt; her Brother Justin C. Reinhardt; her Grandmother Crystal I. Govas; her Uncle Gus Govas; Uncles & Aunts...

Mar 14, 2022

Frances L. DeFranco, 99, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 14, 2022 at her home.  She was born September 14, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Theresa Mirro.

Frances is survived by her children Jim (Vickie) DeFranco and Terri (Richard Toole) DeFranco, her grandchildren Julie, Diana, and Louie, and her many nieces and nephews. ...

Mar 12, 2022

Clemente Rios, Jr., age 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on March 12, 2022.  He was born on January 19, 1933 in Argentina to Clemente and Concepcion Rios. Clemente was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was born and raised in the Argentina where he also served as a paratrooper in the Argentinean military. ...

Mar 12, 2022

Abby Leona Warchal, age 43, a resident of Twin Lakes, WI left us suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2022 as a result of a traffic accident.  Her passing has left an empty space in the heart of her family. She was born on November 20, 1978.

Abby was many things, an avid Harry Potter, Star Wars, and...