OBITUARIES

Dec 2, 2020

Donald W. Leininger, 89, passed away at his home in Lindenhurst, IL on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Don was born in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Barbara Leininger on November 9, 1931 and then moved to Akron, IN where he spent his school years. He graduated from Indiana University in 1955 and married Lettie Jane Rentschler on October 30,...

Nov 29, 2020

Jim Rockwell, of Grayslake, IL passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.  Jim was born on March 2, 1948 and was the son of the late Don and Phyllis Rockwell from Rock Island, IL.  Jim graduated Rock Island High School in 1965 and attended and graduated from Illinois State University in 1970.  It was at Illinois State that Jim met...

Nov 29, 2020

Angel I. Baasch, age 80, of Paddock Lake, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020.  She was born on January 22, 1940 in River Grove to David and Ceceile Raysby. She is survived by her children, Jane, Tyrone (Shelli), Tyler (Lisa) and Timothy; her grandchildren, Anthony, Nicholas, Marina, Kira, and Abby; her great grandchildren, Bradley, Nicholas, Jr., Thomas, and...

Nov 29, 2020

Lina Williams DuBay passed away at home on November 29, 2020 after a more than 10-year battle with progressively worsening dementia.  Lina was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to the late Sally Linder and Percy Bryant Williams on October 25, 1934.  She was the last survivor of her 5 siblings.

Lina graduated from Central High School...

Nov 28, 2020

Oscar Muniz, 80, of Lake Zurich, Illinois passed away on November 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born to parents Benito and Andrea Muniz on January 10, 1940, in Raymondville, Texas. Being one of 10 children, Oscar didn't have the opportunity for much formal education. He helped provide for his family by working the fields of various...

Nov 28, 2020

Daniel Edward Hartlieb, 57, a resident of Round Lake, passed away at Condell Medical Center on Saturday, November 28, 2020.  He was born January 29, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Norman and Rosemary (Abt) Hartlieb.  Dan graduated from Grayslake Central High School and was currently employed at LifeFitness in Franklin Park.  He was a member of the DOMC and...

Nov 27, 2020

Mark Steven Williams, age 60, Grayslake passed away on November 27, 2020 at his home.  He was born on April 4, 1960 in Chicago to Pugh and Dorothy (nee Duenow) Williams.  Mark is survived by his wife, Catherine of 37 years whom he married on October 8, 1983 in Wauconda; his children, Matthew Williams of Round Lake and Amanda...

Nov 27, 2020

Margarete C. Molidor passed peacefully away at home on November 27, 2020. Born in Chicago in 1936 to first generation Dutch immigrants, Jacob and Elsie Stob, she moved to Lake County (Ingleside) in 1944. Maggie graduated from Grant High School in 1953, and in 1954, married Gerald C. Molidor, Sr. They were married 56 years, and raised five 'spirited'...

Nov 24, 2020

Kenneth Parrish, 86, passed away on November 24, 2020, following a brief illness.  Kenneth served proudly in the Marines for 21 years, worked with many Veteran groups after his retirement and was a lifelong member of the Marine Corps league.  He was excited to be apart of Lake County Honor Flight #8, and visiting the many military memorials and...

Nov 23, 2020

Marie-Louise Skylling, age 88, of Round Lake Beach passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 23, 2020 at Advocate Condell Hospital.  She was born November 27, 1931 in Stockholm, Sweden and emigrated with her family to Chicago in 1957.  For many years, she worked as a dental assistant retiring in 1996.  She was active with the Swedish Clubs in Chicago...

Nov 22, 2020

Constance Ann "Toots" Vitale, 91, a resident of Vernon Hills and formerly a 35 year resident of Skokie, IL, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020.  She was born May 14, 1929 in Chicago, IL.  Toots was the wife of 69 years to the late Michael Vitale.  She is survived by her children Lynda (Rod) Turner, Michelle Lee, Michael (Karen)...

Nov 20, 2020

HAWK Wayne D Kowalski age 75 of Fox Lake passed away on Friday November 20 2020 after a battle with Covid. The son of the late Casimir and Florence (Rakowski) Kowalski . He was born on January 10, 1945 in Chicago, IL .He was a graduate of Round Lake High School class of 1963. He was a police officer...

Nov 20, 2020

Gregory Allen Hansen, 60, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, in his home. He was born September 16, 1960, in Evanston, IL to Mardell (nee: Ulrich) and Arthur Hansen. Greg graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology where he built lifelong friendships as an alumnus of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He was a...

Nov 18, 2020

Kyle J. Nikitow, age 31, of Grayslake passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  He was born on February 8, 1989 in Arlington Heights to Nicholas and Tracy.  He graduated from Grayslake Central High School in 2007.  He worked for Dovenmuehle Mortgage as the online chat team lead.

He is survived by his father, Nicolas (Susan) Nikitow...

Nov 17, 2020

Gregory Rosenquist 73 of Gurnee, IL passed away on November 17, 2020.  Greg was born on November 7, 1947 in Chicago and grew up in Niles, Illinois.  Greg spent his entire life in the Chicago area and was an avid fan of Chicago sports.  Greg enjoyed rock collecting, astronomy, science & fishing.  He enjoyed camping trips with his children...

Nov 17, 2020

Audrey J. Valek, loving mother and wife, age 79 passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born on February 17, 1941 in Chicago Illinois to Laddie and Mildred Ruzicka. Audrey is survived by her four children Michele, Debbie, Tony and Dawn and by her many grandchildren, she will be greatly missed. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to...

Nov 13, 2020

Lois Anne DeAngelis, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 13, 2020 at her home.  She was born February 19, 1939 in Chicago, IL to R. Patrick and Vera Patrick.  Lois is survived by her husband, Vincent, whom she wed on March 12, 1967 in Melrose Park, IL, her sons Jerry (Laura) DeAngelis and Brian DeAngelis, her...

Nov 12, 2020

Sylvia M. Surek, 93, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away November 12, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 4, 1927 in Michigan City, IN to Walter and Hattie Gliniewicz.  Sylvia enjoyed crafting, knitting, quilting, and crocheting.  Sylvia is survived by her children Terry (Shirley) Surek, Wayne (Lucia) Surek, Christine Schad,...

Nov 11, 2020

Dr. Girard William Weber (Jerry) of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 11th, 2020 surrounded by family, due to pancreatic cancer at the age of 70. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and community college president. He was a man of big ideas, compassionate leadership, and eternal optimism. Jerry was born in Watseka, IL. He grew up in Arlington...

Nov 9, 2020

Barbara Ann Tucibat (née Marker), 83, went to be with the Lord late Monday November 09, 2020 after a brief period on hospice at The Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.

Barb was born on February 15, 1937 in Chicago, IL to parents Walter and Alice Marker. After graduating high school, she met and married the...