OBITUARIES

Dec 23, 2019

Loida B. Phelps, age 65, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 7, 1954 in the Philippines to the late Alfredo and Florida (nee Castillo) Busa. Loida was married on July 31, 1982 in Chicago and is survived...

Dec 21, 2019

Anja Kulmala, 88, of Lake Bluff went from her home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2019 after a long illness. She was born on January 20th, 1931 in Viipuri, Finland in a region lost to Russia in WWII. After escaping with her family to another area of Finland, Anja trained postwar as a professional seamstress to...

Dec 19, 2019

Nancy Noel Siedlecki (1955 – 2019)

Nancy Siedlecki, age 64, of Spring Grove, passed away unexpectedly in Lake Villa, IL on December 19, 2019. Nancy was born on December 12, 1955 in Evanston, IL and was a long-time resident of Lake Villa. Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Howard Siedlecki, children Nicole (Kevin) Mazur, Brandon Brecheisen,...

Dec 19, 2019

Bryce Quinn Mazur passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019.  He was not alone and lovingly carried to Heaven by his grandmother Nancy.  We were blessed with him June 28 th of 2018.  "Brycy" was the son of proud parens Kevin and Niky (nee: Brecheisen) Mazur of Lake Zurich.  He will be deeply missed by his adoring sister Teegan...

Dec 19, 2019

Anthony Karl Stanley, age 57, of Gurnee, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville from cancer.  He leaves his loving wife, Kathie; daughters, Dawn and Melissa; grandchildren, Colton, Zoe, Landry and Noel; brothers, Pat (Debbie), Mike (Debbie), Nick (Paula); and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and...

Dec 17, 2019

Richard Henry Boysen, 95, a resident of Libertyville and Gages Lake, IL, passed away December 17, 2019 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 1, 1924 in Libertyville, IL to Henry Hans and Eda Mathilda (nee: Schreck) Boysen.  Richard was a Packers fan and was the past owner of the Boysen Well Drilling.  He was retired...

Dec 16, 2019

Helen Frances Killian, age 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. She was born September 27, 1927 in Highland Park to Dominic and Frances (DeMilio) DeSanto. Helen loved gardening; baking for her family; her church family; and generously donating to her church food pantry. Helen is survived by...

Dec 13, 2019

Delores (Dee) M. Costello passed away peacefully at her beloved home on December 13, 2019.

Dee was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul J. Costello (PJ), and her significant other Richard (Dick) Rollins.  She was also long predeceased by her parents Elmer and Florence Gardt, her brothers Jack and Paul Gardt, and her sisters Maxine and Jacqueline...

Dec 6, 2019

Emily Lutz, age 94, of Lake Villa, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Manorcare in Libertyville.  She was born on December 13, 1924 in Chicago to Michael and Mary Schultz.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service commencing at 12:00 p.m. at Strang...

Dec 5, 2019

Walter J. Keller II, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Manorcare in Libertyville, IL.  He was born November 20, 1949 in Evergreen Park, IL to Walter Sr. and Mary Keller.  Wally retired as a truck driver from Central Transport in Hillside, IL after having worked there for over 10 years.  He enjoyed...

Dec 4, 2019

Edward W. Mayer, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 4, 2019 at Manorcare in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to Franz and Helen Mayer.  Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elaine Mayer, his children David (Elizabeth) Mayer, Michele (Christobal Roman) Mayer, Christine (Michael) Danter, Edward (Karen) Mayer...

Dec 3, 2019

William "Bill" J. Vance Jr., 86, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, IL.  He was born January 13, 1933 in Chicago, IL to William and Ruth Vance.  Bill worked as an electrical engineer for Hewlett Packard for over 25 years, was a devoted Catholic, and was a veteran of the US...

Dec 2, 2019

Lonnie E. Hironimus, age 80, of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.  He was born July 3, 1939 in Waukegan, IL.  Lonnie was an avid Cubs fan who also loved to read the Chicago Tribune and play cards.  He was a member of Tavern Owners Association of Lake County and was the past owner/operator of the Cottage...

Nov 28, 2019

On Thursday, November 28, 2019, Nancy Wachter Rolison, loving mother of two children and grandmother of five, passed away at the age of 74.

Nancy was born on January 19, 1945 in Geneva, IL to Frederick and Lucille Moore Wachter. She graduated from Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette, IL before attending Michigan State University (MSU).  At...

Nov 27, 2019

Ronald G. Kern, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 23, 1934 in Oak Park, IL.  Ronald was a veteran having served with the US Army National Guard.  He was a member of the Franklin Park Lions Club and worked as a salesman of building materials.  Ronald...

Nov 26, 2019

James Jasper Bledsoe, age 89, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville.  He was born March 14, 1930 in Chicago to William J. and Anna L. (nee Beyer) Bledsoe. James was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.  He owned his own music store, Bledsoe's Waukegan Music Mart for over 20 years. ...

Nov 24, 2019

Eugene Albert Schmidt, 84, of Grayslake passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.  He was born December 23, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI, to Albert and Hazel (nee Burns) Schmidt.  He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan.  He loved his church and was involved with ministries of the eucharist.  He also loved...

Nov 20, 2019

Stanley J. Szczesniak, 92, a resident of Lindenhurst since 1958, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at his home.  He was born November 8, 1927 in Chicago to Joseph and Marie Szczesniak.  Stanley was a veteran of the US Navy having served as a Fireman.  He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for over 40 years.  Stanley was family focused...

Nov 19, 2019

Michael Ralph Mattson, 62 of Lake Bluff, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at 10:40pm, from complications arising from recent medical treatment. Michael was born January 10, 1957 in Lake Forest, Il and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Lake Forest public schools and Western Illinois University. He spent most of his career as...

Nov 18, 2019

Paul Wayne Migasi, age 76, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  He was born May 31, 1943 in Chicago to Walter P. and Maude (Cain) Migasi.  Paul was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73 and a veteran of the United States Army.  He is...