OBITUARIES

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...

May 10, 2021

Charles "Chuck" F. Spangenberg, 74, of Wildwood, Illinois, passed away on May 10, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago after battling a long illness. He was born in Evanston, to Gilmore and Augustine Spangenberg on January 11, 1947. He graduated from Grayslake High School in 1965 and then from DeVry Technical Institute before serving in the U.S. Army....

May 10, 2021

Suzanne "Sue" Hironimus, age 78, a resident of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Lake County, IL passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.  She was born September 2, 1942 in Waukegan, IL.  Sue was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Royal Order of the Moose, Lake County Assessor's Association, Illinois Assessor's Association, and the ABWA.  She worked as...

May 8, 2021

Robert Neal Clark, 80, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away May 8, 2021 at his home.  He was born June 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL, where he grew up on the Northwest side, to Scott and Clara Clark.  He was an avid HAM Radio operator and a veteran of the US ARMY.  Bob spent 30 years working at...

May 8, 2021

Christy Tola-Adefuye, 59, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  She was born on April 24, 1962 in Ido-Ani, Nigeria. Christy and her family immigrated to the United Kingdom and from the United Kingdom to the United States, finally making Grayslake their home.  While in the UK, Christy worked in special education.  In Lake County,...

May 8, 2021

Pamela D. Hegg, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.  She was born April 30, 1949 to Frank and Dorise Hegg.  She was a graduate of Augustana College where she enjoyed singing in the choir.  Pamela had worked as a Professor of Computer Science with Oakton Community College for 37 years. ...

Apr 28, 2021

Werner Ernst Wegener, 88, of Tucson, AZ passed away on April 28, 2021.  He was born on November 25, 1932 in Hamburg, Germany to Frieda (nee Schuster) and Emil Wegener.  Werner's father and grandfather were salt seaman and this lead to his love for the ocean.  He apprenticed in Hamburg as a marine engineer and sailed all over the...

Apr 26, 2021

Lillian R. Schmitt, 100, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 26, 2021.  She was born August 11, 1920 in Long Island, NY to John and Lillian O'Brien.  Lillian was a member of St. Mary of Annunciation in Mundelein.  She was an avid knitter, reader, and enjoyed Sudoku.  Lillian is survived by her daughters Carol Fletcher and Jeanne...

Apr 25, 2021

Malgorzata Z. Wolny, 61, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away April 25, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 6, 1959 in Oleszyce, Poland to Stefania Sadlo.  Malgorzata was a musician, teacher, and computer analyst.  Malgorzata is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mieczyslaw Wolny, whom she wed on...

Apr 24, 2021

Wayne P. Aiken, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.  He was born October 28, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA to Clyde and Margaret Aiken.  Wayne was a veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II.  He was a member of St. Mary of Annunciation in Mundelein.  Wayne...

Apr 21, 2021

Debra A. Finney, 63, a resident of Wheeling, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 16, 1957 in Hawaii to Donald and Marion (nee: Steinsdorfer) Finney.

She enjoyed time with her family and friends. Her favorite times were motorcycle rides with Tom, spending time in the U.P., meeting for her...