OBITUARIES

May 26, 2022

Phyllis M. Stickels, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital.  She lived independently in her own home and enjoyed an active full life until she passed.  She was born on April 20,1929 in Townsend, WI to Jennie and Walter Kilman. Her parents, and five loving siblings all preceded her in...

May 25, 2022

Robert K. Wegge passed away on May 25, 2022 at Charter Memory Care Facility. Robert was born in Burlington, WI on February 23, 1927 to Stella Emmerling Wegge & Herbert J. Wegge. He received a BA in Science from Marquette University. He was inducted into the Army in 1950. After his discharge from military service, he attended the University...

May 24, 2022

James M. Syler, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, peacefully passed away May 24, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 5, 1956 in Chicago, IL to James and Arlene Syler.

Jim along with his dad, "JR" owned and operated Mohave Trucking in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim's greatest passion was fishing and cheering...

May 22, 2022

Ora I Mills 90, a resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL, transitioned to paradise on May 22, 2022 in Kenosha WI. She was born February 19, 1932 in Itawamba County Mississippi to Thomas and Cora Davis. Ora was raised in Red Bay Alabama where she met and married Edward Mills on July 2,1950.  That unity brought forth six children, Beverly,...

May 20, 2022

Brenda R. Fox, age 65, a resident of Waukegan, passed away on May 20, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL after a three year battle with cancer.  She was born on July 3, 1956 in Waukegan to Lawrence and Bernice (nee Neva) Fox.  Bren retired from Cardinal Health after a 30 year career.  She worked very...

May 19, 2022

John P Reese, 77, passed away the morning of May 19. 2022 at the home in Wildwood that he shared with his wife, Alyce, for almost 30 years. He was born in Seattle, WA, to Otto and Marjorie (nee Wheeler) Reese on January 6, 1945 and raised near Decatur, IL.

He proudly served in the Army during...

May 19, 2022

Sammy Swanson, age 84, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on May 19, 2022.  He was born on January 16, 1938 in Lenoir, NC.  Sammy served in and retired from the United States Navy.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved working on wood projects.

Sammy is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

May 18, 2022

Karen J. Russo, 67, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away May 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 21, 1955 in Ohio to Raymond and Jean Russo.

Karen enjoyed making hook rugs.

Karen is survived by her daughter Tammy (Carl Deprima) Morrison, her grandchildren Amber,...

May 17, 2022

John William Ingoglia, age 75, of Richmond IL, passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022 in North Chicago. He was born in Waukegan IL, on July 19, 1946 to Salvatore and Lydia Ingoglia. John proudly served in the Vietnam War and was a member of Northshore Rods since 1994 and retired from the City of Highland Park. He enjoyed his...

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...