OBITUARIES

Jun 8, 2022

Domenica "Dee" Tucci 1924-2022 Domenica "Dee" Tucci, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2022 due to natural causes. She was born in New York City on August 25th, 1924 to Cologida and Ernesto Tricarico. Her parents immigrated from Palermo, Italy in 1900. She married Jerry Tucci, while he was in the service, on June 6th, 1943, who...

Jun 7, 2022

Donald L. Hintz, age 72, a resident of Wauconda, passed away on June 7, 2022 at Journey Care Hospice Center in Barrington.  He was born on April 6, 1950 in Chicago to Willis and Eveleen Hintz.  Don graduated from Grayslake Community High School Class of '68 and thereafter the College of Lake County.  He retired at age 66 from...

Jun 1, 2022

Neil Stephen Margeson passed away on June 1, 2022 after a short illness.  Neil was born on December 4, 1978 in Gurnee, IL.  He held a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College.

He was husband to Amy Margeson (nee Dietz) and proud father to Ava and Parker Margeson.  He was a beloved son to Kevin and Jaye Margeson and brother to...

May 30, 2022

Kathleen M. Friend, 72, passed away May 30, 2022, at Journey Care Barrington, IL. She was born September 7, 1949, in Chicago, IL to George and Dawn (Baber) Totino.

Kathleen is survived by her sisters; Sharon Pfister, Debra Vesecky, Laurie Totino-Rohl (Michael) Rohl. Her nephews: Andrew, Scott, Jeff, Michael, and Nicholas, her nieces: Jennifer, Jill, Bethany, and...

May 28, 2022

Vijaya Ramchandra Soni, a resident of Mumbai, India, passed away on May 28, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1943 in Bihar, India. She was one of four siblings. She had a Master's degree in Hindi and a Bachelor's degree in Education. She moved to Mumbai after her marriage to Late Prof. Ramchandra Soni, in December 1969. She...

May 27, 2022

Pentti Kulmala went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Pentti was born in Hollola, Finland in 1929. He married Anja Pollä in 1951, and came to America with a wife and 3 children by way of Canada in 1963. He established himself as a notable carpenter and contractor, eventually...

May 26, 2022

Elizabeth D. Lencioni, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 26, 2022, at Evanston Hospital, in Evanston, IL. She was born January 18, 1941, in Chicago, IL to Harold and Marion (nee: Farley) Brentlinger Elizabeth was a positive person with a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed many years working at Culligan where she developed numerous friendships....

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...