OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 12, 2022

Eugene "Gene" R. Frum, 79, a resident of Volo and formerly of Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital.  He was born May 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Ethel Frum.  Gene was born in Chicago and moved to Round Lake at the age of 9, where he grew up and lived...

Mar 8, 2022

James E. Cline, 75, passed away March 8, 2022 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL.  He was born December 31, 1946 in Iager, WV to Cosby (nee: Lester) and Clarence Cline.  James was born and raised in Iager and Panther, WV, but called Grayslake his home.  He loved his family, God, the Bible, and West Virginia.  James was a Christian...

Mar 7, 2022

Ronald F. Weiss, age 75, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Condell hospital in Libertyville, Illinois.  He was born on December 31, 1946 in Chicago to Frank and Louise (nee Helton) Weiss.  Ronald was a loving son, brother, husband, papa who will be greatly missed by so many. He as an accomplished artist...

Mar 5, 2022

Patricia Ruth Sunderman, 94, a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away March 5, 2022 at her home.  She was born January 23, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Alfred and Grace Krier. She moved to Park Forest, Illinois after marriage, and then to Homewood, where she raised her three children.

Pat worked as an executive secretary for...

Mar 2, 2022

Dean C Bowyer 76, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL. Passed away March 2, 2022 at Cancer Treatment Center in Zion, IL. He was born December 12, 1945 in Evanston, IL. to Lloyd & Helen Bowyer.

Dean is survived by his wife Madelyn, whom he wed on April 16, 1966 at St. Andrews church in Grayslake, IL, his...

Feb 27, 2022

Dorothy M. White, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 27, 2022 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach, IL.  She was born June 19, 1936 in Mondovi, WI to Myrtle and Phillip Heike.  Dorothy co-owned and operated Dawn Enterprises which was a construction and woodworking company.  She enjoyed music, playing the organ, piano, accordion and...

Feb 25, 2022

Nancy Jean Miltier, age 66, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Aperion Care of Elgin in Elgin, Illinois.  She was born on August 22, 1955 in Chicago to Elmer and Barbara (nee Erickson) Migalla.  Nancy was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, loved reading, a member of Mensa, but most of...

Feb 25, 2022

Susan Marie Blanton, age 71, a resident of Gurnee passed away on February 25, 2022 with her husband, Jim by her side at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on March 10, 1950 in Norfolk County, VA to James and Cecilia Kratohwil.

Sue was a loving, kind, and sincere woman, who deeply loved...

Feb 21, 2022

Tania Krzesinski (nee Kuśmierek), Age 79, born in Kurnos, Poland, died at her home in Round Lake, IL on February 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Chester (Czesiu) W. Krzesinski with whom she is now reunited. Preceded in death by her much loved siblings Stenia Ksiazczyk, Andrzej Kuśmierek, and Zygmunt Fiszer. Loving mother of Susan (Piotr) Niewiarowski and...

Feb 21, 2022

Henry Ma, age 91, a resident of Wadsworth, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022.  He was a member of Trinity Grace Church.  He is survived by his daughter, Grace (Jack) LeMieux of Wadsworth; his grandchildren, Sara (Brett) Moll of Union Grove, WI and Ryan LeMieux of Buffalo Grove; and one great grandchild.  He was preceded in death by...

Feb 20, 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our mother Dorothy Mae Hairston on February 20, 2022.  Dorothy, a resident of Lakewood Towers in Lake Villa, IL was born on January 16, 1939. She is survived by her daughters Paula (James) Winkowski and Henrietta (Terrance) Collins as well as 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by...