OBITUARIES

Jun 30, 2022

Elizabeth (Liz)  A. Parkinson, 70, a resident of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on June 30, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois with her husband, Michael by her side.

Liz was born on February 14, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond C. and Rosemary C. Wilkins. Liz and Michael married on November 24, 1973 at...

Jun 26, 2022

Michael A. Boeckx, 31, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 26, 2022 at his home. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In...

Jun 23, 2022

Mark Zimmerman, 39, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born July 29, 1982 in Libertyville, IL to Deborah and Mark Zimmerman. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium...

Jun 22, 2022

Heather Waldoch, 70, of Grayslake passed away June 22, 2022, at home. She was born August 28, 1951, in Libertyville to the late Robert Gordon and Ruth (Larsen) Madsen. On May 22, 1976, in Chicago, Heather married the love of her life, Lee M. Waldoch. Heather loved animals, especially elephants, the outdoors, camping, nature, and swimming. She also enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2022

Lidwina "Lindy" E. Hertel, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 26, 1932 in Libertyville, IL to Aloysius Sr. and Evelyn Elfering.

Lindy was a longtime member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake.  She worked as a nurse for Condell Medical...

Jun 12, 2022

Nivardo Alcaraz, 25, a resident of Detroit, passed away June 12, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 20, 1996 in Libertyville, IL to Lucrecia Alcaraz de Luna.

Nivardo loved music and playing in his band "Puente Grande".

Nivardo is survived by his mother Lucrecia Alcaraz de Luna, his children Ariadne Guadalupe Perez Saucedo...

Jun 12, 2022

James A. Burk, 81, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away June 12, 2022 at his home.  He was born March 5, 1941 in Oneida, TN to James and Sally Burk.

James was a member Heartland Baptist Church where he enjoyed serving for the Lord.  He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, watching wrestling, football, and the...

Jun 10, 2022

Aloisia Hermann passed away on June 10, 2022 in Chicago IL

Aloisia was born in Croatia, Yugoslavia to Johann and Katharina Hermann.  She then immigrated to the United States in 1958,

Alosia is survived by her brother Johann (Rita) Hermann, sister Katharina Hermann, Brother in law Stefan Strauss.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 9, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Olson, 60, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 9, 2022 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born July 11, 1961 in Zion, IL to Curt B. and Nancy J. Olson .

Elizabeth was a loving daughter, sister, auntie, and friend that left this earth too soon.  She will...

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,...