OBITUARIES

Mar 26, 2020

Robert H. Caldwell, 74, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 at home after a long illness.  Born March 3, 1946, Bob was a lifelong resident of Grayslake. He is survived by his loving wife Diane, two daughters Marni (Justin) Johnson and Courtney Caldwell (Erick Hansen). He lovingly cherished his granddaughter Stevie.  Bob was preceded in death by his...

Mar 25, 2020

Ronald John Ward, age 87, a resident of Grayslake passed away on March 25, 2020 at Captain James A. Lovell VA Hospital in North Chicago. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Chicago to John Joseph and Christine Marcelle Ward (nee Ullmann). Ronald was a member of the Fox Lake American Legion and St. Gilbert Catholic Church.

Mar 24, 2020

Dennis "Denny" Apostolou, age 75, passed away on March 24, 2020. Denny was born on March 13, 1945 in Chicago, IL before moving to Lake Villa, IL at the age of 2. He was a long-time resident of Lake Villa before building a home and moving to Spring Grove, IL. Denny is survived by Pat Apostolou, whom he was...

Mar 20, 2020

Angelita Palacio Berreles, 82, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away March 20, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 11, 1937 in Pearsall, TX to Trinidad and Eusbio Palacio. Angie was a homemaker and gardener but will be mostly remembered as a well known seamstress in the Round Lake Beach...

Mar 17, 2020

Craig Steven Hironimus, age 57, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on October 8, 1962 in Waukegan to Lonnie and Sue Hironimus.  Craig was no stranger to adventure in his life, but most of all he loved his children and grandchildren.  He was an avid Harley Davidson rider....

Mar 17, 2020

Virgil "Vic" E. Cottini, 81, a resident of Grayslake, and formerly of Spring Hill, FL and Schaumburg, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  He was born October 15, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Renato and Mary Cottini.  Virgil enjoyed traveling, going on several cruises and visiting Hawaii more than once.  He retired from Motor Coach Industries after 24 years...

Mar 16, 2020

Winifred Cesa (nee: Clark), 91, of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.  She was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ on February 25, 1929 to Martin and Mary (nee: Rupprecht) Clark.  After graduating from St. Peter's High School, she attended Drake's Business School.  She was a bookkeeper until she married.  After her children were grown she...

Mar 13, 2020

Timothy Scott Powell, age 71, a resident of Hainesville, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born on January 23, 1949 in Waukegan.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please...

Mar 12, 2020

Shin Chan "Johnny" Chang, age 76, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born in China on January 29, 1944.  Johnny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kin Ming Chang; two children, Caroline (Scott) Chang and Jeffrey (Sarah) Chang; his grandchildren, Jeanette  Chang, Ryan, Michael...

Mar 11, 2020

Florence "Flo" M. LeBlanc, 82, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 22, 1937 in Evanston, IL to Fred and Sophie Satter.  She enjoyed working out at Zip Fitness with her workout group.  Flo is survived by her husband William LeBlanc,...

Mar 11, 2020

Marilyn ("Marno") Ruth Benande passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at age 94.  Marno was born in Chicago on December 16, 1925 and attended Pierce grade school and Senn High School in Chicago.  She attended the University of Illinois, where she joined Kappa Delta sorority and graduated in 1948 with a degree in history.  In 1951, she moved...

Mar 10, 2020

Carl Francis Rossini, age 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born January 12, 1936 in New York.  He was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein and was founder and president of the Bocce Ball League at Saddlebrook Farms Retirement Community...

Mar 3, 2020

Mildred June Kulin, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born April 20, 1935 in Milford, IL to Russell and Gladys (Callahan) Schuringa.  Mildred June Kulin beloved wife of the late Eugene Emil Kulin and loving mother to her son Eugene Arthur and daughter Dyan Michelle. Known to friends and others...

Mar 3, 2020

Len Lambert, beloved husband of Vickie Lambert and loving father of Michael (deceased), Cristyn (Chad Kwapniewski) and Stefanie, went peacefully at home, to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  He was born on December 14, 1942 to Adlor and Mildred Lambert (both deceased).  He was a carpenter contractor and gifted at building homes and custom...

Mar 2, 2020

Sandra Lynn Stoneberg, age 76, passed away at her home in Lake Geneva, WI, on Monday, March 2, 2020.  She was born on April 29, 1943 in Evanston, IL to Frank and Bernice (Bestul) Key.

Sandy loved growing up in Evanston and told stories of working at her Dad's restaurants the Big Dipper and the Key. She...

Feb 28, 2020

Jerry J. Herron, Sr., age 73, of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Libertyville.  He was born on September 14, 1946 in Chicago to Garfield and Rose Herron.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Linda; son, Jerry (Chris) Herron, Jr.; granddaughter, Morgan Herron; and siblings, James (Joann) Herron, Carolyn Sowell, and Maryann (Raymond)...

Feb 26, 2020

Lorene Mary George-Baskin, 64, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1955 in Normal, IL to John and Ada George.  Lorene worked for NICASA in Round Lake for over 20 years.  She enjoyed reading, cooking, and all of her pets.  Lorene is survived by her husband of...

Feb 25, 2020

Ellie Jean Myers, recently of Kenosha, Wi and formally of Mesa, AZ and Wildwood, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was born December 31, 1932 in Giles County, Tennessee to JD and Christine (nee Miles) Abernathy.  On July 9, 1951 she married the love of her life, Hugh Myers.  He preceded her...

Feb 21, 2020

John C. Parmelee, 67, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and his loyal dog on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born June 14, 1952 in Elmhurst, IL to Dolores and Wade Parmelee.

John was a proud father of three who was heavily involved in coaching and supporting his...

Feb 20, 2020

Darlene M. Gallagher, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born November 6, 1936 in Manchester, IA to Vernon and Lillian Burns.  Darlene enjoyed crocheting, was a pottery artist, and made designer afghans.  She also enjoyed helping her husband, at Exchange Club and...