OBITUARIES

May 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Billie Rae Hill (nee O'Neill) announces the passing of our beloved mother on May 13, 2025.

Billie Rae will be lovingly remembered by her children Eugene Jr."Gene" (Susan), the late David, Linda (Thomas)Thompson, Richard "Rick", Maureen (Larry)Kruse, Michael (Kristine);

Cherished Grandma B.R. to grandchildren, Brandy, Derek(Carrie),...

May 10, 2025

Alejandro Gonzalez Maldonado, 54, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away May 10, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born September 25, 1970, in Mexico to Antonio Gonzalez and Teresa Maldonado.

Alejandro was a hardworking, a good husband, and a loving father.  He enjoyed music, baseball, and soccer.  He was...

May 9, 2025

Cindy Vaitonis, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and tireless volunteer, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 75 at the time of her passing. Born on February 3, 1950, in Elkhart, IN, Cindy was a longtime resident of Round Lake Beach. Cindy's life was a testament to...

May 8, 2025

Martin J. Stumpf, 59, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away May 8, 2025, in Libertyville, IL, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 1, 1966, in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Helen Stumpf.

Marty was a police officer with the Highland Park Police Department for 23 years. His measured, thoughtful and patient...

May 7, 2025

Margaret "Marg" Hill, 86, of Wildwood, IL, passed away on 07 May 2025.  Born in Webster, South Dakota on 06 October 1938, Marg devoted her professional life to education. She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN and a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Arizona in Tucson.

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May 7, 2025

Anne Marie Ayres, 69, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on May 7, 2025, at her home.  She was born on January 8, 1956, in Hinsdale, IL to Albert and Winnie May Grimmer.

Anne, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend was a beacon of warmth, compassion, and strength whose presence made the world a kinder place....

May 5, 2025

April Crystal Arnold, 61, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on May 5, 2025.  She was born on April 21, 1964 in Anchorage, AK to Mildred and Ardie Arnold Sr.

April is survived by her son, Moshay (Danielle) Arnold of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Imre, Ilah, and Iris Arnold, all of Grayslake; and her siblings, Ardie (Marie) Arnold, Jr....

May 4, 2025

Adam Edward Hoth, 42, of Grayslake, IL passed away on May 4, 2025 in Waukegan, IL. He was born on February 25, 1983 in McKenzie, Tennessee to Dianna Causey and Steven Hoth.

Adam is survived by his parents, Dianna (Tyler) Causey and Steven (Maricela) Hoth; his son, Lucas; his grandmother, Margaret Tyler; his siblings, Jessica Hoth, Christopher...

May 4, 2025

Karen M. Lennes, 54, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away May 4, 2025, at her home. She was born July 27, 1970, in Camden, NJ, to Craig and Cheryl Hammond.

Karen was known to all as a fierce advocate for her family, students, and community. She received her Bachelor's in Education at the University...

Apr 30, 2025

Samuel Gil, 31, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 30, 2025, at his home.  He was born April 15, 1994, in Libertyville, IL, to Ramon Gil and Maria Muñoz Villada.

Sam was a bright light in our lives who made the world a little lighter and funnier just by being in it. He had a...

Apr 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Lawrence, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 28, 2025, at her home.  She was born February 21, 1935, in Grayslake, IL to Ann and Roman Walz.

Pat married Evan 'Bud' Lawrence (Bernice & Evan Lawrence of Grayslake) after being introduced to her by his brother-in-law Norm.  Evan is one of seven children....

Apr 27, 2025

Janet L. Weaver, 88, a longtime resident of Arlington Heights and most recently of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away peacefully April 27, 2025 at Brookdale of Vernon Hills, IL.  She was born February 7, 1937, in St. Louis, MO to Herman and Lucille Pailer.

Janet is survived by her children, Kathleen Barone, John (Anne) Weaver, and Karen...

Apr 26, 2025

Chester F. Mazurek, 99, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away April 26, 2025, at his home.  He was born August 14, 1925, in Argo, IL to Piotr and Mary Mazurek.

Chester was a veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II.  He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Apr 24, 2025

Terrence E. Monahan, 81, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Brickford of Gurnee Assisted Living. He was born on December 9, 1943, in Chicago to Robert and Mary Monahan.

Terrence was a devoted husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was the proud owner of TRM Electric and a dedicated union electrician....

Apr 20, 2025

Karen S. Fenton, 64, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 20, 2025 at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL.  She was born on October 22, 1960 in Chicago to Vernon and Barbara (nee Hitch) Magnuson.

Karen, lovingly known as "Snow" by her husband Dino, was a devoted member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church. She gave back...

Apr 20, 2025

Albert A. Rizzo, 82, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away April 20, 2025, at Aperion Care in Elgin, IL.  He was born June 8, 1942, to Albert and Mary Rizzo.

Albert served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Germany in the early 1960's.  He enjoyed going to the local watering holes to...

Apr 19, 2025

June Y. Braden, 83, passed away on April 19, 2025 from complications of her strokes.

June was born on April 2, 1942, in Oglesby, OK to William Junior Yates and Louise Marie Benefiel Yates. June was a member of the Cherokee Nation and grew up in Oklahoma and southern Kansas with her parents, brothers and large extended...

Apr 17, 2025

Loyeen Jo Woodruff – December 31, 1941 – April 17, 2025

Loyeen Jo Woodruff, 83, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1941, in McCook, Nebraska, Loyeen developed a lifelong love of learning, leadership, and service. She was active in the Rainbow Girls organization, serving as President, and...

Apr 16, 2025

Arthur Joseph Mulholland, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away surrounded by his family,  April 16, 2025.  He was born August 2, 1938, in Granite City, IL to Ellen (nee: Brennan) and Edward Mulholland.

Art was a proud veteran having served for the US Army.  He loved to fish and travel and research his Irish genealogy,...

Apr 14, 2025

Austin W. Hudson, 87, of Round Lake, Il passed away on April 14, 2025, at Warren Barr North Shore in Highland Park, Il.

Life reflections of Austin W. Hudson…

Austin Walker Hudson was born April 23, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virgina.  He was the oldest of six children parented by Ruth Davis and Alfred Hudson....