OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 22, 2022

Patricia Agnes Cutrano "Pat" (Olenick), age 85 of Wildwood, Illinois was called to eternal life in the early hours of Friday, July 22, 2022 in Byron, Illinois surrounded by the loving tenderness of family.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1937 to John & Mary Olenick (Kasprzyk). Devoted to her faith in God; she...

Jul 19, 2022

Heidi Witikka, 46, passed away on July 19, 2022, in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on July 3, 1976, to Daniel and Donna Witikka in Waukegan, Illinois.

She grew up in Gurnee, graduated from Warren Township High School in 1995, and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After working several office positions in the Gurnee area, Heidi...

Jul 19, 2022

Jon H. "Jack" Kordt, 84, passed away on July 19, 2022 at home with family by his side. Jack was born in Waukegan, IL, on May 28, 1938, to Herbert and Lorraine Kordt nee Kemnitz. Jack graduated from Grayslake High School in 1956. After attending Bradley University, he enlisted in the armed forces, where he spent three years in...

Jul 19, 2022

James Charles Garrett, age 73, a resident of Fox Lake, Il, passed away on July 19, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, Il.  He was born on December 7, 1948 to Charles and Dorothy Garrett. Jim was born in Chicago but his family soon moved to Lake Villa, Il where he grew up in a neighborhood called Venetian Village....

Jul 16, 2022

Charles (Charlie) E. Plaiss, 86, passed away July 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 27, 1936, in Edwardsville, IN to Nelson and Eleanor (nee Rogers) Plaiss.  Charlie was a graduate of Waller High School Class of '54. He started college in Chicago and studied Industrial Engineering until his father became ill.  He then chose...

Jul 12, 2022

Barbara Marie Coe Mette, 86, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away on July 12, 2022, surrounded by her immediate family.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Wendell & Gertrude McClure; her first husband, Jack Coe; and her second husband, William Mette. She is survived by one sister, Nancy (and Bill) DiGilio; three daughters: Milissa (and Mark Andrews) Gagin,...

Jul 11, 2022

Maureen Daly died on Jul. 11, 2022 in Grayslake, Illinois. The understood cause of death was congestive heart failure, but her death came suddenly and unexpectedly; in the days prior to her death she was preparing for a move to an assisted living center, a move that was supposed to happen later that week.  Ms. Daly was 83 years...

Jul 9, 2022

Eduardo Gonzalez-Perez, 83, a resident of Lake Villa, Illinois passed away on July 9, 2022 at his home. Eduardo is survived by his wife; Maria Alba, his children; Isidro Gonzalez Alba (Virginia Andrade Hernandez), Juana Gonzalez Alba (Ricardo Trejo), Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez Alba (Sergio Hernandez); Evelia Gonzalez (Rodolfo Frias); Laura Rodriguez (Efrain Rodriguez); Adriana Gonzalez (Roberto Hernandez Vazquez), and...

Jul 7, 2022

Ray P. Powroznik, 75, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 7, 2022 at his home. He was born March 29, 1947 in Evanston, IL to Raymond and Virginia Powroznik.

Ray attended St. Peter's Grade School and graduated from St. George High School in 1965. He went to College of St. Michael's which became the College...

Jul 4, 2022

Margaret Ann Radke, 101, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on July 4, 2022. Margaret was born on April 21, 1921 in Litchfield Minnesota to Oscar and Katherine Anderson nee Reagen.

Margaret was a member of St. Andrews Church in Grayslake. She was employed for many years to the city of Grayslake and received a certificate...

Jul 2, 2022

Carole Lynn Olmsted, age 60, a resident of Algonquin, IL passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home in Algonquin, IL.  She was born November 12, 1961 in Carpentersville, IL to James and Gladys (nee Carko) Carico.  She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary, IL.

Carole is survived by her partner...