OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2021

Ronald William Wilde, Sr., 87, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.  He was born on July 26, 1933 in Chicago.  He was a devoted husband and father, who loved to fish and to work with his hands.

Ronald is survived by his son, Ronald, Jr of...

Feb 10, 2021

On Wednesday February 10 2021, Juan Francisco Salinas, loving husband and devoted father to three girls, passed away at the age of 67. Juan was born in Cotulla, Texas on February 11, 1953 to Francisco and Francisca (Morin) Salinas. He moved to Round Lake, IL as a young child where he grew up.

He was married to...

Feb 4, 2021

Melba Jezioro, 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born on November 24, 1946 in Monroe, LA to Billie and Myrtle Stripling. Melba is survived by her husband of 47 years, John; her children, David (Christy) of Island Lake and Amanda of Round Lake Beach; her grandchildren,...

Feb 3, 2021

Beverly J. Harter, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 3, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach, IL.  She was born April 10, 1947 in Chicago, IL.  Beverly was a member of Indian Hill Bible Church in Ingleside, IL.  She enjoyed crocheting.  Beverly is survived by her children Ruben Boling, Richard "Ricky" Fordham and...

Feb 2, 2021

John F. McMahon, 66, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away February 2, 2021 at his home. He was born August 2, 1953 in Libertyville, IL to John and Joan McMahon. A visitation is scheduled from 9:00am until 1:00pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The...

Jan 31, 2021

Jack L. Clooney, 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.  He was born February 1, 1933 in Hollywood, CA to John and Dorothy Clooney. Jack graduated from Grayslake HS in 1950 and then served four years in the Air Force, two of them in England. After the military, he worked at...

Jan 29, 2021

Michael Scott Cederberg, 67, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away January 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 3, 1953 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL to Richard Sr. and Arlene (nee: Haffner) Cederberg.  Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Arlene Cederberg, Michael was raised in Grayslake, Illinois along with his surviving brother...

Jan 27, 2021

Carol Lee Abbinanti, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born on January 9,1942 in Elwood, Indiana to Hurlbert and Elizabeth (Sackman) Gillespie.  She attended elementary and high school in Waukegan, graduating from Holy Child High School in 1959.

Carol married Donald Phillip...

Jan 23, 2021

John W. Ramel, 52, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021.  He was born January 8, 1969 in Chicago, IL.  John is survived by his father and step-mother William Ramel and Joan Wood-Ramel, his son Jayden Ramel, his siblings Nancy (Luke) Mudd and Christopher (Trisha) Ramel, and his niece and nephews Luke, Jack, Giana, and Nic.  He was preceded in...

Jan 21, 2021

Jack E. Roche, 69, a resident of Wonder Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 15, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Calvin and Mildred Roche.  Jack had worked for many car dealerships including Martin Chevy, Courtesy, Rockenbach, and Raymond Chevrolet.  He enjoyed working outside and had a passion for cars.  Jack...

Jan 18, 2021

Jeanne Haight, 85, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home. She was born May 9, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by her husband, David of 64 years; her daughter, Arian; son, Brian; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Jeanne's favorite relaxation was sitting in her big chair, reading a book and surrounded...

Jan 18, 2021

Boyd Edgar Gustke, was born on June 29, 1939 in Port Huron, Michigan. He passed away on January 18, 2021 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois at the age of 81. He was married to Marjorie Sue Gustke for 58 years.

He is survived by his wife and his sister, Shirley Struck, 89, who resides in Bloomfield...

Jan 15, 2021

Jeannine C. DeRose, 82, a resident of Monroe, WI and formerly of McHenry County, IL, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 25, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to Norman and Imogene Bensinger.  Jeannine was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.  She enjoyed music, singing in the choir, playing the organ, piano, violin...

Jan 13, 2021

Roger Michael DuBay, a resident of Grayslake passed on January 13, 2021 of the COVID-19 virus.

Roger was born in St Paul, Minnesota to the late Sophia and Lester DuBay on October 22, 1934.  Roger graduated from Certin High School in St. Paul, Minnesota and just a few months later enlisted in the US Navy.  Roger was...

Jan 12, 2021

Hildegard H. Pieger, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 17, 1930 in Romania to Leopold and Aurelia Traczek.  Hildegard was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, IL, the German-American Club in Antioch, and the DANK German American National Congress.  She enjoyed her garden,...

Jan 9, 2021

Bernice D. Pocius, 96, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst.  She was born April 5, 1924 in Gurnee, IL to Peter and Michalina Pocius.  Bernice was a retiree of Outboard Marine Corporation in Waukegan.  She was a member of a Lithuanian Club in Waukegan, enjoyed sewing and...

Jan 7, 2021

Dean Apple-Renee Starzec, 20, of Round Lake and formerly Grayslake, was born on June 19, 2000 and died peacefully in their home on Thursday January 7, 2021. Dean "Deanie" was known for their quick-wit, selfless nature, positive energy, infectious smile, amazing hugs, wisdom beyond their years, and compassion toward others. They made friends easily, had a keen eye for...

Jan 6, 2021

Peggy L. Burk, 70, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away at her home on January 6, 2021 surrounded by her family.   She was born on June 29, 1950 in Lexington , MS for Clyde and Annie Jones.  Peggy is survived by her husband, James; her mother, Annie Jones of Ingleside; her children, Tracy Burk of Round Lake...

Jan 4, 2021

Gus Beres was born on August 29,1937, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Gus and Charlotte Beres (nee Huber).   The family eventually settled down and resided in Ingleside, Illinois where he worked with his father in the beer distribution business which he ultimately did for his entire career.

Gus then met Dorothy and they eventually got married on...

Jan 2, 2021

Marco "Maco" Tulio Caal, from Guatemala was born on October 1, 1948. His first adventure to the U.S. was in 1968 where he shortly lived in Manhattan, New York. He went back to his home country until 1974, and returned to the US where he spent some time in Los Angeles, California, but later stayed in Chicago, Illinois making...