OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 11, 2022

Pamela Mae DeVore, age 69, a resident of Mesa, AZ, passed away on August 11, 2022 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.  She was born on July 2, 1953 in Tacoma, WA to Robert and Shirley Weidner.  Pam was a dedicated VA Nurse at the  North Chicago VA for 37 years until her retirement in 2017, when...

Aug 9, 2022

Our precious mother, Lennie Pearl Green passed away on August 9, 2022.  She devoted her life to loving and caring for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Lennie was born to the late Homer Smith and Louise Smith on October 20 th , 1933, in Colbert County, Alabama.  She married Alvie Green on November 10 th , 1949 and...

Aug 7, 2022

Miranda L. Gorski, age 28, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on August 7, 2022 at Condell Hospital with her family at her side. Miranda was a fan of anything Disney and loved to shop.  Miranda touched the heart of so many and will be greatly missed.

Miranda is survived by parents, Mark and Anita...

Aug 6, 2022

Phillip R Lanciloti , age 62, a resident of Woodstock, IL. passed away on August 6, 2022 at his home. Phillip was born January 12, 1960 in Waukegan IL. to Louis and Jean Lanciloti.

Phillip was a musician, avid motorcycle enthusiast, adventurist, juggler, jokester, avid camper, beloved father, son, brother, husband, grandfather and friend.

Phillip...

Aug 5, 2022

Leo J Nycz, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2022. Leo was born February 8, 1930, the son of the late Michael and Josephine Nycz. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Jean Venet and Rose Ostrowski, and his beloved wife of 52 years, Rosemary Nycz.

Always with a joke at...

Aug 1, 2022

Mark Joseph DeGroot passed away at the golden age of 95.

Mark was a decorated World War II Navy veteran serving in the South Pacific.  A member of the American Legion for 60 years, past 7 th District Commander and Skokie Post 320 serving as Adjutant for many years.

Mark was a beloved husband of...

Jul 30, 2022

Edward William Senkpeil, 91, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away July 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born April 2, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Elsie Senkpeil.

Edward was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Round Lake Park, IL.

Edward is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Jul 29, 2022

Dorothy Mary Rybarczyk 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 29, 2022 at Condell Hospital Libertyville, IL.  She was born August 31, 1931 in Chicago, IL.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Richard Rybarczyk, her children Rich (Heidi) Rybarczyk, and Ellen Haboush, her grandchildren Heather Rybarczyk, Doug Rybarczyk, Derek Haboush, and Danielle Haboush..

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Jul 27, 2022

Dr. Leticia Sulit Sioson, 87, a resident of Wauconda, IL, passed away July 27, 2022 at her home.  She was born November 27, 1934 in the Philippines to Valeriano and Nazaria Sulit.

Leticia is survived by her children Millette (Ron) Martinez and Reno (Aimee) Sioson, her grandchildren R.J. (Emily) Martinez, Mark Martinez, Uriah Martinez, Noah Sioson, and...

Jul 26, 2022

Linda C. Brissey, age 73, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away on July 26, 2022 in Libertyville, Il.  She was born on July 12, 1949 in Norwood, MA to Lloyd and Gladys Chase.  Linda graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College and was a welding instructor and inspector. Linda is survived by husband, Scott, of 51 years who she married...

Jul 25, 2022

Vera M. Lobono, 80, a resident of Joliet, Illinois, passed away July 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. She was born April 2, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Vera Wilder.

Vera was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who made a unique and positive impact on the lives of many.

Jul 25, 2022

Diana Elizabeth Ruiz (nee:Navas), age 56, resident of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on July 25th, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. She was born on July 29th, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois to Rene and Carmen Navas one of four daughters, known as the middle child.

In October 2020, she was diagnosed with terminal Stage IV (NSCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer...

Jul 22, 2022

Nicholas R. Kent, devoted father, partner, 'Grandpappy', and brother, passed away on July 22, 2022 at the age of 71. Nicholas was born on October 25, 1950 to the late James A. Kent and Anita C. Kent in Midland, MI. Growing up, he picked wildflowers for his mother on his way home from school. As a star Boy Scout...