OBITUARIES

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....

Jul 6, 2021

Anna Myer, age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion.  She was born in Grayslake on November 11, 1927 to Art and Bertha Parr, long-time residents of the Grayslake and Round Lake area.  She graduated from Grant High School in 1945.  In 1950 she married William Myer, whom she shared many traveling vacations...

Jul 5, 2021

Luis Alberto Santiago, age 64, of Round Lake Beach passed away on July 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 29, 1956 in Puerto Rico to Gilberto and Cruzita (nee Heredia) Santiago.  Luis was a nature lover by heart, and he loved to spend his time fishing. But most of all he loved and cherished his...

Jul 4, 2021

Dennis Joseph Kane, age 74, of Round Lake Beach passed away on July 4, 2021.  He was born on June 7, 1947 in Chicago to Lucille (nee Collette) and Robert Kane.  In High School, he was a Golden Gloves Champion.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. He loved riding his motorcycle.  He enjoyed hunting and spending time...

Jul 4, 2021

Sandra Marie Ostrowski, 75, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away July 4, 2021 at her home. She was born August 24, 1945 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin to Lyman and Olga Krause.  Sandra is survived by her sons, Bradford Riffle of Round Lake Park and Clayton (Lucy) Riffle of Mauston, Wis; her grandchildren, Brad Riffle of Friendship,...

Jun 28, 2021

Dominique Ann Fogel (Cirone) from Antioch went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Monday, June 28th, 2021 after bravely battling brain cancer for 27 months. She was born on February 18, 1968 in Waukegan, IL to Philip and Kathy Cirone. She attended Antioch Community High School and was owner of Antioch Wallcoverings. Most recently, she was a stay-at-home...