OBITUARIES

Oct 13, 2019

Merle Francis Pease, age 89, of Vernon Hills, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born on July 26, 1930 in Steelton, PA to Walter and Mildred Siegfried.  Merle grew up in Steelton, PA where she met her husband of 69 years, Sam.  She was a graduate of Steelton High School. ...

Oct 12, 2019

Donald E. O'Machel, 74, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born February 13, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Ann O'Machel.  Don was a Vietnam veteran having served for the US Navy.  Work was Don's hobby, he worked in Tool and Die most...

Oct 12, 2019

Robert "Bob" E. Martell, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Victory Lakes Nursing Center in Lindenhurst, IL.  He was born August 6, 1934 in Evanston, IL.  Bob was a member of St. Mary of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mundelein.  He was a retired firefighter having worked for the Glencoe Fire Department.  Bob...

Oct 7, 2019

John E. Joyce, 88, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at Travanse Living in Grayslake, IL.  He was born April 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Patrick and Margaret Joyce.  John was a veteran having served for the US Navy and was a retiree of People's Gas in Chicago.  John is survived by his many...

Oct 6, 2019

Inez L. Gemskie, 99, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Lexington Health Care in Lake Zurich, IL.  She was born April 18, 1920 in Chapin, IA to Eugene and Nell Ewens.  Inez is survived by her daughter, Paula (James) Cogar; her granddaughters, Jennelle (Patrick) O'Rilley and Laura (Daniel) Bertermann , her 5 great-grandchildren,...

Oct 1, 2019

Betty L. Vares, 98, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 2, 1921 in Chicago, IL to George and Belle Schlosser.  Betty volunteered with the Girl Scouts, American Legion Auxiliary Post 659, and was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake.  Betty is survived by her daughters, Linda...

Sep 30, 2019

Grace M. Finney, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.  She was born July 10, 1946 in Chicago to John Daniel Mitchell and Loretta Steffans. She was a member of Living Waters Church in Grayslake. She is survived by her husband, Donald of 15 years whom she married on May 1, 2004 in...

Sep 24, 2019

Maria Evangelina Alvarenga Pineda, age 81, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 16, 1937 in El Salvador.  Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake.  The funeral mass will be held on...

Sep 22, 2019

Julie A. Ridge, 34, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 26, 1984 in Chicago to Randy and Patty Ridge.  Julie was a member of Independence Park in Chicago and Warren Special Rec.  She participated in the Special Olympics enjoying the ice skating, broad jump, and...

Sep 22, 2019

Gerhardt "Gerry" Henry Linnemann, 76, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL.  He was born April 5, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Elizabeth Linnemann.  Gerhardt was a graduate of Luther North High School.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam...

Sep 20, 2019

Midge Templin, age 78, of Round Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019.  She was born on May 7, 1941 in Chicago to Walter and Florence Grabow.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James; children, Steven Smith and Sherri Schmidt; granddaughter, Samantha Schmidt; siblings, Gary, Bonnie and Suzette.  She was preceded in...

Sep 19, 2019

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, Denise Schlappi, daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, and grandmother moved on to Glory at the age of 63. We chose to Celebrate Denise on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Living Waters Assembly of God in Grayslake at 3:00 PM. This Celebration was a time for us to remember all that God accomplished in and...

Sep 17, 2019

Barbara A. Payton, age 75, passed away on September 17, 2019.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Lakeland Baptist Church, 24551 West Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046. Interment will be held after the services at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville,...

Sep 13, 2019

Mildred E. (Shipman) Lewis, age 88, of Round Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, September 13, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. The oldest of seven children, she was born at home on January 26, 1931 in Fountain Green, Illinois to Margie M. and Cecil A. Shipman Sr.

She married Marion W. Lewis...

Sep 13, 2019

Pearl Irene Nerroth, age 94, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 25, 1924 in Chicago to George and Elsie (nee Krumrei) Scherer.  Pearl was the long time owner of Nerroth's Spot-Lite Food Mart in Gages Lake, Il.  She loved and cared for her community greatly.  Pearl was...

Sep 10, 2019

Willard J. Clauser , age 96, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, September 10 th , 2019 at Advocate Condell Hospital.   He was born April 7 th , 1923 in Chicago to David C. and Olive K. (Kaufman) Clauser . He was a veteran of WW2 and the Battle of the Bulge, where his strong faith helped him...

Sep 7, 2019

After 94 years of life the Lord called Roger Skoglund home on September 7, 2019. His life was filled with the love of family and friends and he will be missed. Not a day went by that he wasn't brightening someone's day with a good joke. He truly loved his family and made sure to pass on the legacy...

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Clyde Elmo Jones, Sr., 92, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1927 in Montgomery County to John Carson and Beatrice Gertrude Shorts Jones. Mr. Jones was an active member and Deacon at Enon Baptist Church in Grenada and was a World War II Army Veteran. He retired as...

Sep 5, 2019

Angel M. Gomez, 53, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 11, 1965 in Mexico to Erasmo Gomez and Maria Concepcion Espinoza.  Angel loved work, music, dancing, food, and especially his grandchildren.  Angel is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Gomez, his children Ana...

Sep 3, 2019

Carol Ann Mede, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 after a 19 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She had a positive attitude throughout her treatment and saw joy in each day. Family and friends were very dear to Carol, and she treasured the simple gift of togetherness. Being a wife and mother was everything she ever wanted,...