OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2025

Samuel Gil, 31, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 30, 2025, at his home.  He was born April 15, 1994, in Libertyville, IL, to Ramon Gil and Maria Muñoz Villada.

Sam was a bright light in our lives who made the world a little lighter and funnier just by being in it. He had a...

Apr 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Lawrence, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 28, 2025, at her home.  She was born February 21, 1935, in Grayslake, IL to Ann and Roman Walz.

Pat married Evan 'Bud' Lawrence (Bernice & Evan Lawrence of Grayslake) after being introduced to her by his brother-in-law Norm.  Evan is one of seven children....

Apr 27, 2025

Janet L. Weaver, 88, a longtime resident of Arlington Heights and most recently of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away peacefully April 27, 2025 at Brookdale of Vernon Hills, IL.  She was born February 7, 1937, in St. Louis, MO to Herman and Lucille Pailer.

Janet is survived by her children, Kathleen Barone, John (Anne) Weaver, and Karen...

Apr 26, 2025

Chester F. Mazurek, 99, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away April 26, 2025, at his home.  He was born August 14, 1925, in Argo, IL to Piotr and Mary Mazurek.

Chester was a veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II.  He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Apr 24, 2025

Terrence E. Monahan, 81, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Brickford of Gurnee Assisted Living. He was born on December 9, 1943, in Chicago to Robert and Mary Monahan.

Terrence was a devoted husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was the proud owner of TRM Electric and a dedicated union electrician....

Apr 20, 2025

Karen S. Fenton, 64, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 20, 2025 at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL.  She was born on October 22, 1960 in Chicago to Vernon and Barbara (nee Hitch) Magnuson.

Karen, lovingly known as "Snow" by her husband Dino, was a devoted member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church. She gave back...

Apr 20, 2025

Albert A. Rizzo, 82, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away April 20, 2025, at Aperion Care in Elgin, IL.  He was born June 8, 1942, to Albert and Mary Rizzo.

Albert served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Germany in the early 1960's.  He enjoyed going to the local watering holes to...

Apr 19, 2025

June Y. Braden, 83, passed away on April 19, 2025 from complications of her strokes.

June was born on April 2, 1942, in Oglesby, OK to William Junior Yates and Louise Marie Benefiel Yates. June was a member of the Cherokee Nation and grew up in Oklahoma and southern Kansas with her parents, brothers and large extended...

Apr 17, 2025

Loyeen Jo Woodruff – December 31, 1941 – April 17, 2025

Loyeen Jo Woodruff, 83, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1941, in McCook, Nebraska, Loyeen developed a lifelong love of learning, leadership, and service. She was active in the Rainbow Girls organization, serving as President, and...

Apr 16, 2025

Arthur Joseph Mulholland, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away surrounded by his family,  April 16, 2025.  He was born August 2, 1938, in Granite City, IL to Ellen (nee: Brennan) and Edward Mulholland.

Art was a proud veteran having served for the US Army.  He loved to fish and travel and research his Irish genealogy,...

Apr 14, 2025

Austin W. Hudson, 87, of Round Lake, Il passed away on April 14, 2025, at Warren Barr North Shore in Highland Park, Il.

Life reflections of Austin W. Hudson…

Austin Walker Hudson was born April 23, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virgina.  He was the oldest of six children parented by Ruth Davis and Alfred Hudson....

Apr 10, 2025

Mary A. Eager, 95, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1929 to William and Sophia Rich. She retired from Abbott Labs, and loved to travel all over the world.  She enjoyed spending her time tending to her flowers and garden and listening to Elvis. Mary loved birds and enjoyed watching...

Apr 9, 2025

Ronald Allan Spriester September 17, 1953 – April 9, 2025

Ronald Allan Spriester, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on April 9, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was only 71 years old.

Born at Great Lakes Naval Base in...

Apr 8, 2025

Cleotilde Rojas, 79, of Mundelein, IL, passed away on April 8, 2025, at her home in Mundelein, IL. She was born on July 9, 1945, in Mexico to Candelario Lopez and Soledad Rojas Hurtado.

Cleotilde is survived by her children, Julia (Salvador) Abonce of Vernon Hills, IL, Socorro (Mariano) Garcia of Mundelein, IL, Salomon Rojas of Mundelein,...

Apr 8, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Crowell, 60, of Third Lake, IL, passed away on April 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 2, 1965 in Racine, WI.  He was the kind of man who helped anyone who needed it.  He was trustworthy and dependable. He was proud to have served his country in the Army during the Cold War,...

Apr 8, 2025

Wayne Murphy, of Round Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on April 8th 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Libertyville, IL, by his parents Wyatt Murphy and Helen Ann Sowatzke. His siblings were Pat and Brenda Murphy. Wayne attended Libertyville High School, where he played football and forged friendships that lasted a lifetime. During his teenage years,...

Apr 6, 2025

Hilda Thomas, 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away April 6, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 13, 1950, in Cuttula, TX to Thomas and Tomasit Osrio.

Hilda is survived by her children Steve (Peggy) McNutt of Round Lake, Karen McNutt of Round Lake, Lynn (Jerry) Pounds...

Apr 6, 2025

Michael Patrick Bradburn April 29, 1985 – April 6, 2025 Grayslake, IL It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Patrick Bradburn, age 39, a dedicated critical care, paramedic and traveling nurse, who left us unexpectedly on April 6, 2025. Born on April 29, 1985, in Lake Forest, IL, Michael was the beloved son of...

Apr 4, 2025

John William Hill, Jr., 81, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away April 4, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born March 25, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Gwendolyn and John W. Hill Sr.

John was a former volunteer with the Fox Lake Fire Department and a member of the Rising...

Apr 3, 2025

Ana M. Marquez, 57, of Round Lake, IL, passed away on April 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 29, 1967, in Mexico to Francisco and Clemencia Marquez.

Ana grew up in Mexico and relocated to the United States as a teenager with her family. She had many challenges but always found a way...