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Apr 7, 2021

Kirk Channing Stateler, 48, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Round Lake, IL.  He was born August 2, 1972 in Libertyville, IL.

Kirk enjoyed an IPA and toke of the bud whenever possible.  This young man loved his heritage.  Being of the Campbell Clan he had a deep love...

Apr 7, 2021

Ronald H Holm, 79, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Loving brother of Sharon (Gary) Najdowski and Valerie (Richard) Hodge; cherished uncle to Melanie (Tony) Cacciottolo, Adam (Adel) Najdowski, Kristina (Tim) Davis, and Kelly (George) Starbuck; great-uncle to Connor, Havana, Rossi, Kendi, Erin and Emma.  He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 6, 2021

Norman A. Hertel, 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Elk Grove Village.  He was born February 14, 1929 to Frank and Katherine Hertel.  Norman worked and retired from International Harvester, and was a lifelong farmer.  In retirement, he worked for his wife Betty's cleaning business and enjoyed gardening.  Norman is survived by...

Apr 5, 2021

Lance H. Thickpenny, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 66 on April 5 th , 2021.  Lance was born in Libertyville, IL in 1954, the son of Robert and Gladys (Dowden) Thickpenny.  Affectionately referred to as "Howie", Lance graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Art. He pursued a career in carpentry,...

Apr 5, 2021

Nicholas John Stephen Teesdale, known as Christopher, 61, of Grayslake passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born on May 12, 1960 in Bristol, England to Keith and Angela Teesdale.  Christopher attended the England School of Music and graduated from Nottingham University.  He taught in English As A Second Language summer classes at Oxford...

Apr 4, 2021

Virginia M. Barlow, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born May 16, 1928 in Champaign, IL to Virgil and Helen (nee: Ward) Metzler.  Virginia enjoyed gardening and loved to golf.  She was a member of the Grayslake Garden Club and Spring Valley Swingers Golf League.  Virginia taught in...

Apr 1, 2021

On Thursday, April 1 st , 2021 Jacqueline Ounanian – Dayenian of Grayslake, Illinois; age 84; passed away suddenly at her home.  Jackie was born in Marseille, France to parents Khatchadour Ounanian and Mariam Arakelian.  When she was 21; she traveled overseas to the States.  Shortly after, she resided in  Waukegan, IL.   While attending a Church event at St....

Apr 1, 2021

Monico Rivera Danan, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 4, 1939 in the Philippines.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 11:30am until 1:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A Funeral Mass will be held at...

Mar 30, 2021

Eleanor (Ellie) A. (née Ludwikowski) Gorecki, 78, previously of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021. People will remember her sense of humor, love of good food and talking on the phone.  She traveled a lot and especially liked to go on her many bus trips. Born in Chicago on November 4th, 1942, to (the late)...

Mar 29, 2021

Dennis J. Brauner, 74, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away March 29, 2021, at his home.  He was born November 7, 1946 in Kenosha, WI to Rudolf and Frances (nee: Wachs) Brauner.  Dennis is survived by his wife of 10 years, Patricia Brauner, whom he wed on July 16, 2011 in Gurnee, 5 stepchildren, and 13 grandchildren.  He...

Mar 29, 2021

Ronald Ray Curtis, 75, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 6, 1945 in Granite City, IL to Lee and Margaret Curtis.

Ron enjoyed brick laying, gardening, working on cars, playing slot machines, he was a die-hard Green Bay Packers...

Mar 28, 2021

Michael William Kinahan, 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 25, 1939 in Ireland to William and Elizabeth (nee Kelly) Kinahan.  Michael emigrated from Ireland in 1957, at the age of 17, and married Kathleen Faloon at the age of 21.  They had four children and...

Mar 26, 2021

Barbara Lee Horn, 86, a resident of Azpira Place of Lake Zurich, IL, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL.  Previously, Barbara lived in Grayslake, Illinois at Saddlebrook Farms.  She was born October 25, 1934 in Youngstown, OH to Herman and Lillian Horn.  Barbara is survived by her children Ron (Vicki) Slesnick,...

Mar 26, 2021

Collette Marie Duba, of Lindenhurst, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1957 to Noel and Nona Duba of Libertyville, Illinois.

Those who were lucky enough to know Collette often referred to her as an angel who walked on earth. Collette was known...

Mar 24, 2021

Matt Piatek, 84, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on March 24, 2021 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.  He was born April 30, 1936 in Poland.  Matt loved to hunt and fish and read but most of all he was a dedicated and loving grandpa.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 24 years...

Mar 23, 2021

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wulf, 55, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away March 23, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL 60048. He was born November 10, 1965 in Evergreen Park, IL to Ron and Eleanor Wulf.

Family was very important to Jeff and he had so much love to share with anyone he came across....

Mar 23, 2021

Elias C. Mendoza, 65, a resident of Lakemoor, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 22, 1956 in Chicago, IL.  Elias was a veteran having served for the US Army.  He worked for Illinois Tool Works in Itasca for almost 35 years, enjoyed sports, and was an...

Mar 22, 2021

John Janowski, age 90 of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2021 due to complications from the COVID19 virus. John was born in Chicago on April 16, 1930 and started his own metal spinning business after he served 2 years in the Korean War. John was married to Josephine Larek on October 24, 1953, and they were married...

Mar 22, 2021

Betty J. Mack, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home with her daughter by her side.  She was born April 7, 1930 in Chicago, IL to John and Regina Kasian.  Betty was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church for over 60 years.  She enjoyed her social life by having friends...

Mar 19, 2021

Linda Suzanne Bertram, age 61, passed away March 19, 2021, following a long illness.  She resided in Deerfield, IL and Lake County, IL area.    She is survived by her mother, Gloria Bertram; her sister, Julie (Bertram) Magiera; her brothers, David Bertram, John Bertram, Stephen Bertram, and William Bertram; her sisters-in-law, Mary Bertram and Christine Bertram; her nephews, Anthony Vole,...