OBITUARIES

Sep 10, 2020

Daniel Allan Lutka Jr., 50, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away September 10, 2020 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  He was born August 10, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Daniel Sr. and Lynda Lutka.  Daniel was employed at Raymond Chevrolet in Antioch for the past 10 years.  He was a devoted dad and wonderful son...

Sep 9, 2020

Virginia Ann Hagen, 85, of Third Lake, IL passed away on September 9, 2020. Virginia was born on August 27, 1935 to John and Helen Michalek in Oakland, California. Virginia was a Grayslake High School graduate and lived most of her life in Third Lake, IL. Virginia was a passionate and devoted school bus driver for handicapped students for...

Sep 9, 2020

Patricia Ann Lilo, age 87, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Freedom Square community in Seminole, FL.

Patricia was born March 13, 1933 in Syracuse, NY to George and Edna Alletzhauser as the youngest of four daughters.  She moved to Chicago as a young child and grew up on the North Side where she perfected...

Sep 7, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Josefa Gonzales, on September 7, 2020, she went to be with the Lord. She was 82 years old. She was a loving wife and mother, devoted Great-great-grandmother and a friend to all. She and her husband, Francisco Gonzalez took great pride in raising a large family of ten children.

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Sep 7, 2020

Elaine Rita Billeck, age 91, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after a sudden illness.  She was born in Chicago on May 4, 1929 to Edward and Stephanie Rakowski.  The family owned Franks Auto Center in Zion for years.  Elaine worked at Jewel Bakery for years  and she...

Sep 6, 2020

LeRoy Mathias Braun, age 93, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home.  He was born on December 19, 1926 in Evanston to Leo Bernard and Marie (Henrich) Braun.  LeRoy loved the Blackhawks, the Bears and Notre Dame football.  He also liked watching old time Westerns and listening to Big Band music, especially Lawrence...

Sep 4, 2020

Karin Hansen, 78, of Grayslake, IL passed away unexpectedly Sept 4, 2020. She was born August 1, 1942, in Stettin, Poland. She was given up for adoption twice. Once from her birth mother and again from a family who had briefly adopted her. She then grew up in an orphanage in post-World War II Schwerin, East Germany. Six months...

Sep 4, 2020

Michael L. Hawkins, 40, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away September 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 13, 1980 in Lakeland, FL.  Michael had served for the US Navy as a corpsman with the Marines for four years and served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He worked most recently at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital as an...

Sep 4, 2020

Marvin P. Schwartz, 92, loving husband of Roberta passed away September 4, 2020 at his home. Son of Frank and Margaret (nee: Kelly) Schwartz. Marvin is survived by his wife of 29 years, Roberta, his children Peter (Nancy) Schwartz of Genoa City, Brenda (Mark) Martinez of Crystal Lake, Penny (Ken) Hankel of Mesa, AZ, Beth (Patrick) Neary of Lake...

Sep 3, 2020

Bonnie J. Ross, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 3, 2020 at Sunrise in Gurnee, IL.  She was born November 27, 1927 in Roodhouse, IL to Howard and Dorothy Ferguson.  Bonnie moved to Highland Park following high school to work at Fort Sheridan.  She met Lawrence Ross and they married in 1948.  They lived in Waukegan...

Sep 3, 2020

Linda R. Schau, age 70, a resident of Grayslake and formally of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  She was born on October 10, 1949 in Chicago to Erwin and Ruth Grossmann.  After graduating from Concordia Teacher's College in 1973, she began a 20 year career in Christian education teaching 1 st graders and preschoolers.  She took...

Sep 2, 2020

Agnes "Jean" Jorgensen, 84, a resident of Avon Park, FL and formerly of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 2, 2020.  She was born September 10, 1935 in Evanston, IL to Harry and Elizabeth Youngberg.  Jean was a member of the American Legion.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, knitting, taking pictures, and most of all playing...

Aug 31, 2020

After a lengthy journey with leukemia, John passed peacefully on Monday August 31, 2020. He will be deeply missed by his wife Therese, daughters Maggie (Kelly) Heden and Emily (Anthony) Canelakes, granddaughter Nora Heden, mother Lavena (the late John) McDonald, siblings Mary Beth (Vito) Van Ornum, Tom (Tricia) McDonald, Kathleen (John) Serkowski, and David (Jennet Shepherd) McDonald, and many...

Aug 31, 2020

Donald J. Cantley, 76, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away after many years and battles with many cancers due to Agent Orange, Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 15, 1943 in Cook, MN to William and Minnie Cantley.  Donald was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served with the US Army.  He...

Aug 30, 2020

Robert J. Weaver, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 30, 2020 at Journeycare in Barrington, IL.  He was born December 15, 1930 in Chicago to R. Bertram and Jane T. (nee: Murtaugh) Weaver.   Robert, Bob to all who knew and loved him, had a rich and full life.  Born in Chicago, it is here he lived...

Aug 30, 2020

Reinhold Adam Fischer, 88, a resident of Ingleside, IL passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home in Ingleside, IL.  He was born September 12, 1931 in Bensenville, IL to Sam and Lydia Fischer.  Reinhold was the co-founder of Fischer Bros. Construction Inc., founder of Fischer Bros. Fresh Concrete Inc., owner and founder of Unique Auto Storage, and...

Aug 30, 2020

Rosemary Peterkort, 88, passed away on August 30, 2020. She was born to Ed and Lillian Taylor in 1932. The family moved from the city of Chicago to the small resort town of Round Lake in 1941. She attended Grant High School in Fox Lake and enrolled in beauty school in Waukegan. Rosemary earned her Cosmetology license at the...

Aug 28, 2020

Sharon Kay Houseman, 75, a resident of Beach Park, passed away August 28, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake.  She was born June 5, 1945 in Waukegan, IL to Allan and Frances Parker.  Sharon is survived by her children, Tracy (Chuck) Zack of Grayslake and Scott Houseman of Beach Park; her grandson, Keegan Zack of Grayslake; and...

Aug 26, 2020

Richard Ray Sr., 94, passed away on Aug. 26, 2020, after suffering a stroke. He was on his way to fly his remote control airplanes, his life long hobby. He lived independently, and on his own terms. He met on Tuesdays with a group of friends the R.O.M.E.O.s (retired old men eating out). He was a WWII veteran who...

Aug 25, 2020

Kevin James Wold, age 59, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 4, 1961 in Waukegan to George and Margaret (Schrimpf) Wold.  He is survived by his wife, Valerie, who he married 20 years ago on August 26, 2000 in Richmond Center, WI; his four children, Scott (Brittany)...