OBITUARIES

Jun 16, 2020

Nancy J. Robison, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2020, after a long illness. The youngest of three daughters, she was born on August 10, 1953 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Francis and Marianne Flaherty. When she was 13, her family moved to Lighthouse Point, Florida. Nancy fell in love with the beach, and even...

Jun 15, 2020

Jack Albert Deagon, age 94, of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away June 15, 2020 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville. He was born in Chicago on January 11, 1926 to the late Laurence and May (nee Jeffrey) Deagon. Jack was a World War II Navy veteran stationed in the South Pacific on the USS Dyson. He was a devoted employee...

Jun 9, 2020

Elizabeth "Bette" Pulaski, age 72, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at The Sheridan at Green Oaks.  She was born on April 26, 1948 to the late Anthony "Tony" and Violet (Kasper) Rukstales in Waukegan, Illinois.

Bette was a graduate of Waukegan High School and St. Francis School of Radiology in Evanston, Illinois. ...

Jun 8, 2020

Daniel Steven Novak, 59, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away June 8, 2020 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL.  He was born June 4, 1961 in Evergreen Park, IL to Constance and Edward Novak.  Daniel grew up in Hazelcrest, IL and lived for many years in the South Suburbs with his partner of 31 years,...

Jun 4, 2020

James Henry Brandes, age 71, a resident of Wildwood, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  He was born in Kenosha, WI on February 7, 1949 to Henry and Rita Brandes.  James worked at Abbott Labs and was a member of a golf association.   He is survived by his wife, Gloria, whom he married 29 years...

Jun 2, 2020

JoAnne Charlene Cross, 76, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  She was born on August 21, 1943 in Chicago to Salvatore and Anne (Catanzaro) Buccola.

JoAnne is survived by her husband, John of 57 years who she married on April 6, 1963 in Chicago.  She is further survived by her children, Donald...

May 30, 2020

Andrew D. Prokof, age 28, died peacefully on Saturday, May 30 th , 2020. Andrew was an avid fisherman and a lover of all sports who took great pride in his sheet metal work in the HVAC industry. He was a fan of the Chicago Bears and the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved his country and had great respect...

May 18, 2020

James "Jimmy" S. Diamond, of Grayslake, passed away on May 18, 2020.  He was born on September 10, 1962 in Chicago to James J. Diamond and Mary Ann Diamond (Stone).  He is survived by his loving daughter, Melissa Diamond; granddaughter, Melody; sister, Ann Wilson (Diamond); girlfriend, Mary Ciesemier (Avino); and close friend, Elizabeth Laske. He was preceded in death...

May 17, 2020

Linda Louise Shepherd, 61, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born August 30, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Vernon E. Shepherd and Elizabeth J. Bowers.  Linda was a member of the United Methodist Church in Waukegan.  She worked at in the library at CLC for over 20 years before...

May 15, 2020

Timothy P. Vergin passed away on Friday May 15, 2020. He was born in Chicago IL, to the late Mary Ann Vergin (née Raymond) and the late Rudolf A Vergin on November 26, 1960. Timothy is survived by his children: Matthew (Elizabeth) Vergin, and Cayleigh Vergin, his grandchildren: Charlie Vergin and Aubrey Vergin, and his siblings: Rudolf J Vergin,...

May 13, 2020

Raymond "Ray" Russell Hook, age 62, of Lake Villa, IL, passed into his eternal life with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Ray was born August 21, 1957 in Libertyville, IL to William and Delores (Vanderspool) Hook.  He grew up and attended school in Grayslake,...

May 12, 2020

Kathleen Louella Merker, age 70, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.  She was born February 11, 1950 in Chicago to John and Evelyn Geiser.  Kathleen enjoyed sewing and she loved her pets.  She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Merker of Lake Zurich and one sister, Marie (Leon) Brilliant of...

May 11, 2020

Philip Malizio, age 71, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 11, 1948 in Evanston to Frank and Arline Malizio.  Philip was a member of the American Legion and Teamsters local 731.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Philip was stationed in Panama from 1968-1970.  He was a...

May 11, 2020

Philip Malizio, age 71, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 11, 1948 in Evanston to Frank and Arline Malizio.  Philip was a member of the American Legion and Teamsters local 731.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Philip was stationed in Panama from 1968-1970.  He was a...

May 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Jo Kerz announces her passing on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 82.  She passed away at home surrounded by her family.

Rita was born April 21, 1938 in Virginia.  She loved to cook, bake, watch Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune with her family,...

May 10, 2020

Victor Teodoro Espino, age 78, a resident of Berwyn, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood.  He was born December 30, 1941 in the Philippines to Alejandro and Ligaya Espino.  Victor was a member of the Catholic Church.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, whom he married 50 years ago on November 28, 1969;...

May 8, 2020

Joseph Anthony Mazzocchi Sr., 73, a resident of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Round Lake Beach, passed away May 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Nick and Jean Mazzocchi.  Joseph was retired from Teamsters Local 705 and 301.  He owned his own company JAM Construction and he and his wife...

May 6, 2020

Esmeralda "Esmie" Carrasco, 37, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home.  She was born May 29, 1982 in Libertyville, IL.  Esmie had worked at Kindercare in Grayslake for the last 15 years, where she was greatly respected and admired by her students and her peers.  She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading,...

May 4, 2020

Charlotte "Lottie" Meronk (9/11/1930 – 5/4/2020), loving daughter to the late Steven and Mary Strawa, predeceased by husband, Saverio "Cookie" Venetucci; grandson, Christian Venetucci; husband, Charles "Chuck" Meronk; sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Robert Skaja.  She is survived by her children, James (Linda) Venetucci, Robert (Laurie) Venetucci, Donna Bogosh; step-daughter, Linda (Randy) Herhold; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces...

May 2, 2020

Joseph M. Ott, age 94, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born on June 2, 1925 in Chicago, Il where he married and raised a family.  Joe had been a resident of Grayslake and a parishioner of St. Gilbert Church for over 30 years.  He leaves behind Georgeanna, his loving...