OBITUARIES

Feb 18, 2020

Betty I. Solberg (nee Beran), resident of Round Lake for over 50 years, formally of Ocala, Florida and recently of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin went to her eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  She passed comfortably at her home at Robins Way Assisted Living comforted by family including the exceptional team at Robins Way.

Betty was born...

Feb 17, 2020

Albert Henry Ragazzi, 68, a resident of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on February 17, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Ragazzi was born on May 19, 1951 in California to his parents Frank Ragazzi and Anita (Perkins) Ragazzi. Mr. Ragazzi was a retired Sales Representative for several toy manufacturers throughout his life.  Mr. Ragazzi enjoyed spending time between Illinois and...

Feb 16, 2020

Frida Navat Reyes, 69, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on October 6,1950 in the Philippines to Cresencio and Virginia Canonizado.

She attended Radford high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, received her Associates degree at Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA. She then retired...

Feb 16, 2020

Emilia Del Cid, 93, from Guatemala, was born May 22, 1926, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Beautiful mother of eight followed by Carlos (deceased), Rolando (deceased), Rene (deceased), and survived by Marco, Mario, Teresa, Maritza, and Walter. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 5...

Feb 15, 2020

Charles E. Gillham, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born July 13, 1955 in Chicago, IL to John and Pearl Gillham.  Charles was currently working for Video Jet Technologies in Elk Grove Village for over 40 years.  He was a member of Lord of...

Feb 15, 2020

Terrence S. Marusich (Terry), 74 of Grayslake, formerly of Mundelein passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2020.  Loving husband of 50 years to Judy Marusich (Schmerschneider), loving father to Mark Marusich and Jeffrey (Carrie) Marusich. Proud grandfather to Kyle, Cody, Brayden, Dylan and Giana.  Loving brothers to Richard and Bruce (Sarah)...

Feb 12, 2020

Drucilla Ann "Dru" Carlson: Longtime Glenview resident, Chicago film family matriarch If her life were a movie, Dru Carlson's story would defy categorization. She was, by turns, a talented actress, fiercely independent adventurer, devoted wife, good-humored and supremely organized mentor, union organizer, female film trailblazer, and beloved matriarch of a television and film industry family that extended well beyond...

Feb 12, 2020

Wanda J. Pokela, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL and formerly of Cloquet, MN and Park Falls, WI, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Lincolnshire, IL.  She was born September 30, 1946 in Anderson, IN.  Wanda was an antique dealer for many years in Duluth, MN and Cloquet, MN.  Wanda is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Feb 11, 2020

Julia (nee: Jones) Storc, 92, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, IL.  She was born July 3, 1927 in West Frankfort, IL to Pete and Helen Jones.  Julia was an avid reader, loved to cook, travel with friends, and drive.  She was a loving and...

Feb 10, 2020

Helen E. Friedle, 96, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 in Crystal Lake.  She was born January 25, 1924  in Skokie, IL to Henry and Minnie (nee Kasten) Eichholz.  Helen was an avid gardener, bowler and loved her family most.

Helen is survived by her children, Albert W. (Barbara) Friedle of Lake Villa, Edward (Starla) Friedle of...

Feb 7, 2020

Norman H. Thompson, 78, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL.  He was born February 10, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Robert and Gladys Thompson.  Norman was a veteran of the US Air Force having served for 20 years and worked as an attorney for the FAA for 20 years. ...

Feb 6, 2020

Raymond Cudworth, age 78, of Beach Park, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020.  He was born February 19, 1941 to George and Josephine Cudworth.  Raymond loved golf, country music and Menards.  He was a wise guy and prankster but once you met him you couldn't help but to become friends.  Raymond is survived by his children, Allen (Teresa) Cudworth,...

Feb 4, 2020

Marcell L. Diesterheft, 96, of Chicago, passed away February 4, 2020 at Sunrise in Gurnee, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 17, 1923 in Thorpe, WI, daughter of the late Karol and Frances Sikorski.  She was one of 15 children.  At the age of 18, she moved to Highland Park, IL, to serve as a family...

Jan 31, 2020

Luisa Bardales-Carcamo,69, has been called home to the Lord on January 31, 2020, surrounded by her family. Her life's mission has been completed.

Luisa was born in Salama Honduras on March 23, 1950, and at the age of 29 she made a life changing decision to move to Waukegan, IL for a better future, where she blossomed...

Jan 31, 2020

Penny Hammitt, 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in Libertyville after a long illness.  She was born November 17, 1946 in Chicago to Rex and MaeBelle Brennen.

Penny loved to laugh and did every day.  She loved her family, her dogs, shopping, and singing badly especially in public.  She enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2020

John S. Kokum, age 91, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Advocate Condell.  He was born December 10, 1928 in Chicago to Barndt and Isabelle Kokum.  John worked at U.S. Steel for 29 years in Human Resources in various management positions.  He was a reservist in the United States Navy.  Throughout John's life he...

Jan 30, 2020

Margaret "Meg" A. Lewis, 52, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home.  She was born June 28, 1967 to Dawn and Gerald.  Meg is survived by her mother Dawn Heinz, her father Gerald Lewis,  her son Christopher Lewis, her grandchildren Jaydyn, Carson, and Camren, her siblings Robert (Nicole) Lewis, Jerry...

Jan 27, 2020

Anton Vanderpas. 91, a long time resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL.  He was born November 24, 1928 in the Netherlands to Hendrikus and Lamberdina Vanderpas.  Anton was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and Choir for over 40 years.  He was a landscaper and enjoyed the outdoors but...

Jan 26, 2020

Andrew Norman Stoll McDoneld, 81, a resident of Racine, WI, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.  He was born August 9, 1938 in Chicago, IL and was adopted by Andrew and Helen Stoll.  Andrew was a veteran having served with the US Marine Corps, "Semper Fi".  He was a graduate of Waukegan High School and owned and operated Stoll...

Jan 21, 2020

Robert A. Kapustka, a resident of Gurnee, Illinois and formerly Chicago, passed away Tuesday January 21,2020 at his home in Gurnee at the age of 76. He was born on September 20, 1943 in Chicago to the late August and Josephine Kapustka.  Robert worked at the Chicago Post Office for 35 years until his retirement. He traveled the world...