OBITUARIES

Oct 3, 2021

Jacqueline B."Jackie" Swenson, age 77, of Lakemoor passed away on October 3, 2021.  She was born on June 20, 1944 in Chicago to John and Helen (nee Johnston) McGarry.  She is survived by her children, Robert T. Schmidt, Jr., Rita (Robert) Zydlo, Randy Schmidt, Kristi Sloan; her grandchildren, Logan (Amanda) Schmidt, Michael Burcham, Amanda Schmidt, Alex Schmidt, Katie Senkiw,...

Oct 2, 2021

Carolyn Sue (Bennett) Schuldt, age 81, of Grayslake, IL, passed away into the arms of her Lord on October 2, 2021, surrounded by her daughter, Deborah, and three sons Duane, Dirk, and Darryl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-one (plus three on the way) great grandchildren....

Oct 2, 2021

George A. Walton, 75, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at The Cottages of Fox Lake. He was born February 3, 1946 to Elmer and Fredericka Walton of Lake Bluff, IL. George graduated from Lake Forest High School and then served in the US Navy. George retired from S & C Electric after...

Oct 1, 2021

Edward B. Fey, 78, of Lindenhurst passed away peacefully on October 1, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1943, in Peoria, IL to the late Leslie and Bernice (Berry) Fey. Ed was the beloved husband of Katrina (Gegenheimer), dear brother to the late James (Nancy) Fey, loving father to Barry, Kristin (Brian) Smith, Nathan, and Melissa (Scott) DeBoor,...

Oct 1, 2021

Dena Ann Mitchell, age 78, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on October 1, 2021 at her home.  Dena was born on August 15, 1943 in Chicago to Elmer and Violet (nee Padgitt) Granberg.  She was a Spiritualist in her faith.  She was an original Mickey Mouse Club Member and lifelong Cubs and Bears fan.  Dena was a Girl...

Oct 1, 2021

Linda E. Reimers, 56, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  She was born May 20, 1965 in West Virginia to Salias Smith and Sierra (nee: Smith) Leffew.  Linda enjoyed watching movies and being with family, especially her grandkids.  She was a welcoming presence to all that...

Sep 30, 2021

Patsey L. Van Haecke, 80, a resident of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Crystal Pines Rehab in Crystal Lake.  She was born September 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Esther Erickson.  Pastey retired from Crate and Barrel Headquarters in Northbrook in 2007 after nearly 10 years of service.  Patsey is survived by...

Sep 30, 2021

Judith A. 'Judi' Ennesser, 81, of Grayslake, IL passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL after a short illness. She was born on April 24, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Emil Rindt and Ethel (Skau) Rindt. She loved her family very much and she was an avid animal lover. She often rescued...

Sep 28, 2021

Deanna Kay Medenwaldt, 59, was a loving and charismatic wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and beautiful person, inside and out. She passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28 th in her long-time home in Third Lake, IL. Deanna had a deep appreciation and love for art and music, often spending much of her time sketching while listening to her...

Sep 28, 2021

John E. "Jack" Burkett, 82, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on September 28, 2021. He was born May 9, 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois, son of William and Ella Burkett. His first marriage of 25 years was to Karen Brunette. On April 25, 1987 he married Diane Hagedorn (nee Walther) of Vernon Hills, Illinois. Jack is predeceased by his brother...

Sep 26, 2021

Cathy A. Dycus, 64, a resident of Third Lake , passed away September 26, 2021.  Cathy was born March 19, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Ellsworth and Virginia Peters.  She was a proud employee of Baxter Healthcare for 45 years .  Cathy enjoyed genealogy, bird photography, and traveling especially to  Panama. Cathy is survived by her husband Michael Dycus...

Sep 25, 2021

Donna Mae Roberts (nee: Green), 63, a resident of Hebron, IL, passed away September 25, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI.  She was born June 10, 1958 in Lake Forest, IL to Lennie and Alvie Green. To know Donna was to love her, because she loved life.  Donna Mae was a free spirit who lived life on...

Sep 25, 2021

Marianna Gettelman, age 49, of Round Lake, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood.  She was born on January 16, 1972 in Mexico. Parents are Juventino and Juanita (nee Rangel) Aldana.  Marianna owned her own taxi business since 2001 and loved to bring her beloved dogs with her to work.  Marianna was very creative and...

Sep 14, 2021

William M. Beckett, age 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach passed away on September 14, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born on September 22, 1942 to Mary Ellen (nee Williams) Kasin.  Bill owned and restored antique cars.  Car shows and showing his old cars were his passions.

William is survived by his wife...

Sep 13, 2021

Donna P. Witikka, 74, of Peoria, AZ, passed away at home on September 13, 2021. She was born in Moline, IL on October 8, 1946, to the late Irving and Virginia Livingston. She is survived by all five of her sisters: Jackie Pickus, Jill Newman, Ruth Dady, Elizabeth Hogan, and her identical twin sister Diane Sheptak. Donna loved to...

Sep 13, 2021

Marcia L. Ruth, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 19, 1939 in Belvidere, IL to Russell and Vernona Neufer.  Marcia was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and was currently a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake,...

Sep 12, 2021

Laurie Kay Knudson (nee: Hrdlicka), 67, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on July 21, 1954 to the late Bernice (Coppersmith) and Glenn Hrdlicka. She was a graduate of Maine Township High School West in 1972 and attended Carthage College in...

Sep 10, 2021

Jeffrey (Jeff) William Phillips, age 55 of Trevor, WI passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side on September 10th, 2021. Jeff was born the son of Roger and Lorraine (Krawczyk) Phillips on October 19th, 1965 in Waukegan, IL. Jeff grew up in Trevor, WI and enjoyed working on the family farm. Jeff met his wife AnnMarie...

Sep 9, 2021

Michael Paul Hare JrMike died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021 at the age of 41. Born on November 5, 1979 at the Millington Navel-Hospital, Millington, TN, Mike was the first-born child to Linnea and Michael Hare Sr. of Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Mike was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Riley and his aunt Karen Hare Taha. Mike is...

Sep 9, 2021

Juanita A. Lehman, 89, a resident of Lake Zurich and former resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.  She was born October 22, 1931 to Chester and Ruth (nee Klinger) Thatcher in Van Wert, Ohio.  Juanita was a teacher, beginning her career at an elementary school in Ohio.  She raised her family during a pause in her...