OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Funari, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, who left this world on March 24, 2025 at the age of 85.

Judy was a woman whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Her family was everything to her. She had an extraordinary ability to build...

Mar 24, 2025

James Joseph Miller, aged 83, a current resident of Third Lake, IL, and long time resident of Grayslake, passed away March 24, 2025, at Bickford of Gurnee.  He was born May 30, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Eugene and Ludina Miller, where he grew up with a strong sense of family and community.

James was a beloved...

Mar 22, 2025

Bruce E. Thorson (75) of Round Lake Park, Illinois, passed away at home on March 22, 2025. Bruce was born June 3, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska to Kenneth and Lois (Swanson) Thorson. He graduated from Westside High School, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and North Park Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Evangelical Covenant Church. Throughout his life in ministry,...

Mar 19, 2025

Carmelo Palmayra Zapata, 82, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away March 19, 2025, at Integrated Palliative Care in Libertyville, IL.  He was born July 16, 1942, in the Philippines to Fredrick and Patrocinio Zapata.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere...

Mar 18, 2025

John K. Wilen II, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL formally of Glenview IL, passed away March 18, 2025 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 26, 1956, in Evanston, IL to John K. Wilen Jr. and Mary Wilen (prev. Miller nee DeRoque).

After going to art school, he was hired by...

Mar 18, 2025

Elizabeth Kay Woodworth, 44, passed away peacefully March 18, 2025 after an extended illness.

Beth was born on April 17, 1980, to Donn and Barbara (Goethe) Woodworth.  She was a cherished only child who grew up on the west side of Rockford, always active, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors.  Beth loved spending time playing cards and games...

Mar 17, 2025

Marion A. "Mike" Wicinski, 87, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away March 17, 2025, at his home.  He was born April 10, 1937, to Casmir and Catherine Wicinski in Chicago, IL.

Mike was raised in Round Lake, IL and attended Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, IL. While in school, Mike could not...

Mar 17, 2025

Vitalina Gonzalez, 50, of Wheeling, IL passed away on March 17, 2025.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 4pm until 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073 on Saturday,...

Mar 15, 2025

Zbigniew J. Sadowski, 68, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on March 15, 2025 at Adocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on October 18, 1956 in Poland to Feliks and Eugenia Sadowski.

Zbigniew is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara; his sons, Lukasz (Teresa) and Matt; his grandchildren, Nathanial, Dominic, and Charlotte;...

Mar 14, 2025

October 22, 2021 – March 14, 2025

Our precious son, Bennett "Benny" David Nelson, left us far too soon on March 14, 2025, at the age of 3. Benny passed away peacefully at Lurie's Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, after falling ill and suffering an unexplained seizure with extraordinary complications. He leaves a legacy of kindness as...

Mar 14, 2025

Margaret Edith Kerr (June 3, 1955-March 14, 2025)

Margaret "Meg" Kerr, a resident of Round Lake, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Meg was a parishioner of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake and was for many years a member of its choir. She loved to travel (especially to Italy) and to cook (especially Italian...

Mar 9, 2025

Michaela Autumn Murphy-Stein (24) of Richmond, IL, was called home to her Heavenly Father on March 9, 2025, at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Tyler Stein; her father, Michael Murphy; her mother, Melissa Murphy (née Turnes); her brothers, Marshall (Amy) Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Malachi Murphy, Mannix...

Mar 8, 2025

Yvonne Harima,61, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away March 8, 2025 at Glenbrook hospital in Glenview, IL. She was born March 15, 1963 in Lima, Peru.

Yvonne is survived by her son Alekzander Harima of Round Lake, IL.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Strang...

Mar 7, 2025

Helen Dolores Lishka, 94, of Illinois and Florida, passed away on March 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1930 in Chicago to Charles and Dorothy (nee Crase) Campbell. Helen is survived by her children, Linda of Ingleside, Kathy of Johnsburg, and Laura (Joe) Grobarcik of Johnsburg; her grandchildren, Tim of Huntley, Jeff of Ingleside,...

Mar 5, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" A. Katauskas, 77, a resident of McHenry, passed away March 5, 2025, at the Captain Lovell Federal Health Center in North Chicago, IL.  He was born October 23, 1947, in Chicago, IL to John and Casimira Katauskas.

Jerry was a parish member of St. Bede the Venerable in Chicago.  Jerry was principled and unwavering in...

Mar 5, 2025

Mark A. Mirando, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 5, 2025, at his home.  He was born November 9, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, to Nicholas and Loretta Mirando.

Mark was a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He had a passion for boating, fishing, and classic cars, and his love for these...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary A. Howell, 78, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 28, 1947, to Joseph and Myrtle Skalla (Dreyer), Mary was raised in Waukegan and remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary...

Mar 4, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" S. Waldron, 50, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1974, in Waukegan, IL, to James and Jo Ann Waldron.

Jackie was a devoted member of Gurnee Community Church, where she found joy in volunteering and participating in various groups. She was...

Mar 4, 2025

Liliana Jian, 73, passed away the morning of March 4,2025 at her daughter's home in Grayslake, IL, after bravely battling mesothelioma for two years.

Born in Romania, Liliana was a woman of intelligence, strength, and deep devotion to her family. She earned her degree from the Politehnica University of Timișoara, where she went on to serve as...

Mar 3, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Alfred Smejkal, 81, a resident of Wildwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at home. He was born on April 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Irvin and Alice Smejkal. Ron moved to Wildwood, Illinois at age 7.

He was a graduate of Warren Township High  School in 1961, where he met his...