OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 31, 2020

Beverly Elaine Chan Hipona, 61, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away  Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home.  She was born September 10, 1959 in Quezon City, Philippines to Edison and Rebecca Hipona.  Beverly was recently recognized for her 30 years of service as a Medical Lab Technician at Skokie Hospital (NorthShore University HealthSystem).  She celebrated life by...

Dec 31, 2020

Jerold Wayne Leckman, 77, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away from ALS on December 31, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 16, 1943 in Orlando, FL to Curtis and Maxine Leckman.  Jerold graduated from University of Illinois Champaign Urbana with a Bachelors and Masters Degree and later earned his PhD at University of Illinois Chicago.  He...

Dec 31, 2020

Benjamin "Ben" Ruiz, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 3, 1937 in Waukegan, IL to Jose and Carmen Ruiz.  Ben was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the Sojourners SMC Motorcycle Club.  He worked for and retired...

Dec 30, 2020

Jack D. Wood, 84, a resident of Ingleside, IL, formally of Wheeling, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Anne Wood.

Jack was a SeaBee veteran of the Navy. He attended Western Michigan on a football...

Dec 27, 2020

Donna Marie Leider, age 80, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born on December 4, 1940 in Libertyville to Donald and Eleanor Otis.  She was a member of St. Gilbert Church. For many years she was a nurse at Condell and a secretary for a doctor. ...

Dec 27, 2020

Timothy Dodge, 72, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 6, 1948 to Nathan & Margery Dodge who preceded him in death. Tim is survived by his wife, Cherie, and children Kelley Dodge of Longmont, CO and Nate Dodge of Boulder, CO; two sisters, Jennifer (Mike)...

Dec 27, 2020

Robert C. Amburgey, 79, a resident of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at The Sheridan of Green Oaks in Lake Bluff, IL.  He was born March 17, 1941 in Franklin, OH to Hilliard and Amanda Amburgey.  Robert was a veteran of 20 years with the US Navy.  After retiring he was a teacher...