OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2020

Conrad S. Udelle, age 85, a resident of Mundelein, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born March 4, 1934 in Chicago. Conrad worked for Hollister for many years in the accounting field, but left in the early 80's to enter into a completely different profession by opening up a small...

Dec 31, 2019

Raymond John Listman passed away on December 31, 2019, one day after his 75th birthday; an age he found as impossible to believe. His immediate family, his wife, JoEllyn Fredricksen, his sons, Raymond W. (Debby) and Ronald J. (Harla) and his sister, Rita (Ray) Kehoe, were with him. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brianna, Matthew and Bella,...

Dec 30, 2019

Harry "Bud" N. Faris II, 77, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 30, 2019 at Travanse Living in Grayslake, IL.  He was born August 6, 1942 in Kansas to William and Wanda Faris.  Bud was a police officer for Crystal Lake and Belvidere before becoming a professional wood worker.  He was most proud of having worked on...

Dec 30, 2019

Lynn Ann Hoeppner, age 68, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born March 18, 1951 in Chicago to Russell and Charlene (Neumann) Hoeppner.  All services were held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road in Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please...

Dec 27, 2019

Edward Skowron, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home.  He was born November 28, 1935 in Chicago to William and Helen (Kolodziej) Skowron.  Edward loved all Chicago sports teams, bought lottery tickets daily, and played the slots.  He also enjoyed reading just a sports section of the paper. He is survived by his...

Dec 25, 2019

Dorothy Mae Dubsik, age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL.  She was born April 22, 1929 in Chicago.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass will be celebrated...

Dec 24, 2019

Sherry Lee Messer, 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away December 24, 2019 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 12, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI.  Sherry is survived by her husband of 50 years, Brian L. Messer Sr., whom she wed on August 16, 1969, her daughter Kimberly D. (nee: Messer) (Robert) Sobczak, her son...

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...