OBITUARIES

Aug 16, 2021

Kimberly Wessels Gherlone, 67, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 from the ravages of the Wuhan Flu. The wife of Kevin "Guido" Gherlone, she is also survived by her brothers Patrick (Jeff) and Christopher, sister Megan Curlee (Brett), nephew Tom and many cousins and grand cousins. Kimberly was born August 20, 1953 in Libertyville, and was the daughter of...

Aug 16, 2021

Joanne M. Reinbold, 81, of Lincolnshire, IL passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2021.  She was born December 16, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Edna Ramsey.  Joanne earned a Marketing degree from Marquette University where she met her loving husband, Robert.  They married shortly after graduation, moved to Chicago, IL and were blessed with...

Aug 15, 2021

Frank Link, 83, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Journeycare in Barrington, IL.  He was born August 30, 1937 in Austria and came to the United States at the age of 17.  He worked at Temple Steel in Libertyville for 39 years.  Frank is survived by his sons John (Carol) Link and Frank...

Aug 12, 2021

Joseph Janusz, 91 a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 12, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born May 10, 1930 in Poland to Frank and Helen Janusz. He and his family survived labor camps during the war in Germany. He came to the United States in 1949. Learning a new...

Aug 12, 2021

Mary I. Ruiz, 74, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Journeycare in Barrington, IL.  She was born May 10, 1947 in Houston, TX to Augustin and Concepcion Reyna.  Mary was an outgoing, friendly person, that enjoyed reading in her spare time.  She was always the life of the party and enjoyed making...

Aug 11, 2021

Louis S. Palka, passed away August 11, 2021 following a brief battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was born September 28, 1953 to Louis and Esther (nee: Chmura) Palka.  Louis leaves behind his wife, Susan, and his treasured daughters Dana Palka and Tracy (Christopher) Moscato.  He also leaves behind his 5 sisters and 2 brothers, Frances (Alex) Berlanga, Barbara Kuhns,...

Aug 6, 2021

Eleanor K. Basnik of Grasylake, Il passed away on August 6, 2021 at the age of 85.  Born on July 3, 1936 in Dodgeville, WI, she was the daughter of Dwight and Dellice Baumgartner.  Eleanor married Claude Sigrist (who passed on August 9, 1980) of Richland Center, WI and lived in Barrington, Il for 30 years. Eleanor moved to...

Aug 4, 2021

Douglas A Rockenbach, long time resident of Grayslake , Il passed away peacefully August 4, 2021 in Lake Forest, Il. Born on March 28, 1925 , he was 96 years young. Doug was preceded in death by his beloved wife Bonnie (2016), his cherished son Gary (1995), and his older sister Marjorie Rasmussen (2021).  He is survived by his...

Aug 2, 2021

On August 2, 2021, Brian E. Hilty passed from this world at the young age of 50 to start anew in the loving hands of the Lord and God our father.  Free from pain and medical challenges, he is at peace.

Brian is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Barowsky) Hilty; father, Harold "Bud" Hilty; pet cats,...

Jul 31, 2021

Ernest A. Van Es, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away at his home on July 31, 2021.  He was born on April 16, 1940 in Lake Forest to Antone and Gertrude Van Es.  Ernie was a proud Marine Corp Veteran and was a Marine through and through.  He loved downhill skiing, fishing, biking, golfing, and spending time...

Jul 31, 2021

James "Jim" Poremba passed away on July 31, 2021 at his home in Grayslake.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Pat) nee Oksinski for 58 wonderful years. Loving father of Susan (Paul) Skowronski, David (Keith Jerdee) Poremba, and Michael (Tanya) Poremba.  Caring grandfather of Amanda (Miguel) Escobar, Michael (Lela) Skowronski, Katie (Brandon) Franz, Allyson, Emily, Nicholas, Blake, Jonathan,...

Jul 29, 2021

Muriel M. McKee, 67, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 29, 2021 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Muriel and Paul D. McKee.  Muriel grew up in Chicago and worked for Marshall Fields for over 30 years.  She was a loving aunt to many of her nieces and nephews.  Muriel...

Jul 25, 2021

Marylyn Jean Kabealo Varitek, born on November 4, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, went to rest in the arms of the Lord on July 25, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Wildwood, Illinois. She is preceded by her father George and her mother Mary Angela. She is survived by Vince, her adoring husband of 52 years; her brothers...

Jul 23, 2021

Robert Joseph "RJ" Wegrzyn, Jr., age 30, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.  He was born on July 14, 1991 to Robert and Christine (nee Davis) Wegrzyn.

Upon graduating from Waukegan High School, he had several different jobs, while searching for the right opportunity.  Being mechanically inclined, he found the opportunity with CSC Service Works.  It...

Jul 20, 2021

Tina M. Verwijst, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home in Burlington, WI.  She was born in Holland on December 19, 1934. Oma (Tina) immigrated to America with her husband, Tony, their three young boys and 8-months pregnant with a daughter.  Her family was the center of her world.  Nothing could make her smile the...

Jul 19, 2021

Edward Leo Piggott, 65, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021.  He was born July 14, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Shirley Piggott.  Edward was known to be a great friend to those close to him.  Edward is survived by his wife of 32 years, Michele, his children Renee (Steven) Marino and Drew...

Jul 16, 2021

Arlene C. Heintz, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.  She was 88.  She was born on November 5, 1932 in Chicago to John and Caroline (nee Werba) Novak.

Arlene is survived by her children, Susan Marsala, Ellen (Joseph) Lawes, Jennifer Heintz, Thomas (Cynthia) Heintz, and Kenneth (Lisa) Heintz; her...

Jul 13, 2021

Elvia "Rosy" Taylor, 41 a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born July 25, 1979 in Mexico.  Rosy is survived by her parents Jose Silva and Irma Baez, her children Angelica, Ryan, and Julian, and her siblings Johana Silva and Alex Silva.  She was preceded...

Jul 13, 2021

Melinda "Mindy" Gonzales, a resident of Third Lake, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 41.  She was born on October 1, 1979 in Highland Park to Erasmo and Bertha (Talamantes) Gonzales.  Mindy was an avid reader.  She enjoyed doing puzzles.  She also loved gardening and flowers and had a fondness for...

Jul 9, 2021

Cathleen Mascheri, age 69, of Round Lake passed away on July 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born on July 17, 1951 in Chicago to John and Buenavista Sode.

Cathleen is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph W. Mascheri; her sons, Joseph, Daniel, Kenneth; her grandchildren, Amanda Mascheri, Brittany Adams, Jonathan Barres, Joseph T....