OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2021

Cristo A. Garza, 42, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away June 19, 2021.  He was born August 21, 1978 in Des Plaines, IL to Jose and Maria Garza.

Cristo was a loving husband, father, coach, and teacher. He could be found most days on a football field coaching, on the patio grilling, or beside his boys...

Jun 18, 2021

Vickie L. Raw, 69, of Round Lake, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.  She was born on May 18, 1952 in McHenry to George and Beverly (nee Brusso) Brefeld.  Vickie loved fishing, traveling and spending time with her family.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Raw; her son, Matthew Raw; her sister, Lorel Basile;...

Jun 17, 2021

Meredith "Merry" Anne Nessinger March 18, 1935 – June 17, 2021 Mom always said she wanted to live to be 100 so she could be around to watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up and to torment her children. Unfortunately, mom, 86, passed away peacefully at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea on Thursday, June 17 shortly after midnight. Mom was...

Jun 14, 2021

On June 14th, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Herholz entered into eternal rest at the age of 77 after a brave battle with ALS. Mary was born on May 1st, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She grew up in Wildwood, Illinois and graduated from Warren Township High School in 1962. Mary married her...

Jun 12, 2021

On June 12, 2021 at the age of 92 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest as he did, Alvie Green of Wildwood, IL passed away.

Alvie was a Cement Mason by trade and a proud and involved member of the Shriners, Eastern Star, and a...

Jun 9, 2021

Hassan M. Saleh, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 9, 2021 at Manorcare at Libertyville in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 16, 1935 in the Gaza Strip to Fatima and Abu Hassan Saleh.  Hassan emigrated from Palestine in the early 1960's and married the love of his life Lily.  He was a resourceful husband and...

Jun 8, 2021

Lee M. Waldoch, 75, a resident of Wildwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Libertyville.  He was born on August 22, 1945 in Chicago to Edward and Ingrid Waldoch.

Lee loved Corvettes, a good game of golf and spending time at the beaching and kayaking.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Heather...

Jun 8, 2021

Sandra Lynn Epping, 63, a resident of Volo and formally of Lakemoor, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at home with her family around her.  She was born June 28, 1957 in Freeport, IL to Donald and Gloria Epping.  Sandra loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.  She was a great cook and especially...

Jun 5, 2021

Diane M. Goldenberg, 67, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 5, 2021 at the Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.  She was born July 11, 1953 in Chicago, IL.  Diane was an animal lover, a wonderful mother, wife, sister and friend.  She was known as a strong fighter and putting others first.  Diane is survived by...

Jun 4, 2021

Anthony J. Mixan, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 4, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born October 24, 1936 in North Chicago, IL. A service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00am in the chapel at Ascension Cemetery 1920 Buckley Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048. All funeral arrangements...

Jun 3, 2021

Donald Garrison, 81 of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday in his home surrounded by his loving family June 3, 2021 after a short illness with Leiomyosarcoma. He was born April 19, 1940, the son of Leldon and Grace (Sharp) Garrison of Somerville, Al. Donald was a heavy equipment operator and developer for 64 years working in IL, WV, and...

Jun 3, 2021

John T "Jack" Snell of Hebron, Illinois, passed away on June 3, 2021, of natural causes. Jack was born on February 1, 1941, in Oneida, NY to Theodore "Kelly" Snell and Wyona Theresa Stone Snell. He was the oldest of seven children which included Ronald Snell, Irene (Stickler) Snell, Jeanne (Hand) Snell, Sheila (Koski) Snell, Jerry Snell and JoAnne...

May 31, 2021

Steven James Mumford, 56, a resident of Ingleside, IL passed away May 31, 2021. He was born February 9, 1965 to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Oshinski) Mumford. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Mumford Sr.; brother, Robert Mumford Jr.; sister, Susan Mumford; and nephews, Brian Berry and Chayse Mumford. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth...

May 26, 2021

Catherine, 98, was born on August 26, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Katherine & Frank Lenhardt. She lived her whole life in Chicago & the surrounding suburbs, most recently in Schaumburg, IL. She entered eternal life on May 26, 2021 at the Hospice House in Elk Grove Village, IL.

She is survived by her sons: Steven &...

May 23, 2021

Robin J. Rafiq, 61, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Elevate Care in Waukegan, IL.  She was born March 30, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Herbert and Gloria Blitzstein.  Robin owned and operated a coffee shop and managed Pizza 911.  She was a passionate and strong-minded business woman and enjoyed helping others.  Robin...

May 22, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Dostalek, 83, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Gurnee, IL. He was born December 27, 1937 in Highland Park, IL to Edward and Dorothy (nee: Dean) Dostalek. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956 and attended Parsons College in Iowa where he was a member of the Phi Sigma...

May 21, 2021

Kenneth N. Steward, 95, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021.  He was born on December 12, 1925 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Merle and Ethel Steward.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma; children, Lily Ann (Terrance) Yoder, Gloria Ruth(David) Anslow, Phyllis Eileen (Mark) Pattee; son-in-law, Bruce Callison; his 13 grandchildren;...

May 16, 2021

Billy R. Stanley Sr., 82, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away May 16, 2021 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL.  He was born in Kimberly, WV to on May 22, 1938.  Billy retired from Baxter Labs in 2019 after 30 plus years of service and was known as a great family man.  Billy is survived by his children...

May 13, 2021

Allen H. Schertz, 91, passed away on May 13, 2021.  He was born August 5, 1929 in Normal, IL to Lee and Gladys Schertz and was a native of El Paso, IL.  He graduated from the University of Illinois with a major in Political Science and did his graduate work in City Management at University of Kansas.  During the...

May 10, 2021

Ronald G. Baxley was born in Plant City, Florida in 1932 to Dewey and Ollie Baxley and passed away at home in Grayslake, Illinois on May 10, 2021. He leaves behind his wife, Chorine, his sons Daniel Baxley and Andrew (Fiona) Baxley, his daughter Valerie (Eric) Powley, his grandchildren Braden, Kristen, Joe, Haley, Meghan, Jason and Matthew and great...