OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Donna L. Langel
Jun 24, 2021
Donna Lynn Langel, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 24, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 6, 1940 in Waukegan, IL to Gustav and Anna Anderson. Donna was a member of the Northern Illinois AA. Donna is survived by her son Lonnie J. Langel of Antioch, IL, her grandchildren...
James L. Gibbons
Jun 22, 2021
James Lionel Gibbons, 70, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away June 22, 2021 at his home. He was born October 16, 1950 in Saginaw, MI to Charles and Beatrice Gibbons. James was employed for over 25 years through Teamsters Local Union #731 and #301. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Pendleton and loved...
Judith L. Plotner
Jun 22, 2021
Judith L. (Harrell) Plotner was born on April 29, 1948 in Kokomo, Indiana, and passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021 in Gurnee, Illinois. Judi was born to Ray and Mary Lou Harrell. She was a Kokomo Wildcat and a front row member of Cheer Block. She and (the late) John met and fell in love here and later...
Larry W. Thomas
Jun 21, 2021
Larry W. Thomas, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on May 29, 1955 in Chicago to William and Lyndell Thomas. He considered Iron River, Wisconsin his paradise. He recently retired from Jewel. Larry also deeply loved his family. He is survived by his...
Brandon M. Price
Jun 19, 2021
Brandon Michael Price, age 17, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Grayslake. He was born April 6, 2004 in Arlington Heights to Scott and Alison Price. Brandon was a brother, son, friend to many, an athlete, a musician, and a skateboarder. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Dean and Sue Kiesling; and siblings,...
Cristo A. Garza
Jun 19, 2021
Cristo A. Garza, 42, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away June 19, 2021. He was born August 21, 1978 in Des Plaines, IL to Jose and Maria Garza.
Cristo was a loving husband, father, coach, and teacher. He could be found most days on a football field coaching, on the patio grilling, or beside his boys...
Vickie L. Raw
Jun 18, 2021
Vickie L. Raw, 69, of Round Lake, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1952 in McHenry to George and Beverly (nee Brusso) Brefeld. Vickie loved fishing, traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Raw; her son, Matthew Raw; her sister, Lorel Basile;...
Meredith “Merry” Anne Nessinger
Jun 17, 2021
Meredith "Merry" Anne Nessinger March 18, 1935 – June 17, 2021 Mom always said she wanted to live to be 100 so she could be around to watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up and to torment her children. Unfortunately, mom, 86, passed away peacefully at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea on Thursday, June 17 shortly after midnight. Mom was...
Mary E. Herholz
Jun 14, 2021
On June 14th, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Herholz entered into eternal rest at the age of 77 after a brave battle with ALS. Mary was born on May 1st, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She grew up in Wildwood, Illinois and graduated from Warren Township High School in 1962. Mary married her...
Alvie L. Green
Jun 12, 2021
On June 12, 2021 at the age of 92 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest as he did, Alvie Green of Wildwood, IL passed away.
Alvie was a Cement Mason by trade and a proud and involved member of the Shriners, Eastern Star, and a...
Hassan M. Saleh
Jun 9, 2021
Hassan M. Saleh, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 9, 2021 at Manorcare at Libertyville in Libertyville, IL. He was born October 16, 1935 in the Gaza Strip to Fatima and Abu Hassan Saleh. Hassan emigrated from Palestine in the early 1960's and married the love of his life Lily. He was a resourceful husband and...
Lee M. Waldoch
Jun 8, 2021
Lee M. Waldoch, 75, a resident of Wildwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Libertyville. He was born on August 22, 1945 in Chicago to Edward and Ingrid Waldoch.
Lee loved Corvettes, a good game of golf and spending time at the beaching and kayaking. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Heather...
Sandra L. Epping
Jun 8, 2021
Sandra Lynn Epping, 63, a resident of Volo and formally of Lakemoor, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at home with her family around her. She was born June 28, 1957 in Freeport, IL to Donald and Gloria Epping. Sandra loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was a great cook and especially...
Diane M. Goldenberg
Jun 5, 2021
Diane M. Goldenberg, 67, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 5, 2021 at the Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL. She was born July 11, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Diane was an animal lover, a wonderful mother, wife, sister and friend. She was known as a strong fighter and putting others first. Diane is survived by...
Anthony J. Mixan
Jun 4, 2021
Anthony J. Mixan, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 4, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born October 24, 1936 in North Chicago, IL. A service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00am in the chapel at Ascension Cemetery 1920 Buckley Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048. All funeral arrangements...
Donald Garrison
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...
John T. Snell
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...
Steven James Mumford
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...
Catherine E. Rehwinkel
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 &...
Robin J. Rafiq
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...

