OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2020

James Henry Brandes, age 71, a resident of Wildwood, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  He was born in Kenosha, WI on February 7, 1949 to Henry and Rita Brandes.  James worked at Abbott Labs and was a member of a golf association.   He is survived by his wife, Gloria, whom he married 29 years...

Jun 2, 2020

JoAnne Charlene Cross, 76, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  She was born on August 21, 1943 in Chicago to Salvatore and Anne (Catanzaro) Buccola.

JoAnne is survived by her husband, John of 57 years who she married on April 6, 1963 in Chicago.  She is further survived by her children, Donald...

May 30, 2020

Andrew D. Prokof, age 28, died peacefully on Saturday, May 30 th , 2020. Andrew was an avid fisherman and a lover of all sports who took great pride in his sheet metal work in the HVAC industry. He was a fan of the Chicago Bears and the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved his country and had great respect...

May 18, 2020

James "Jimmy" S. Diamond, of Grayslake, passed away on May 18, 2020.  He was born on September 10, 1962 in Chicago to James J. Diamond and Mary Ann Diamond (Stone).  He is survived by his loving daughter, Melissa Diamond; granddaughter, Melody; sister, Ann Wilson (Diamond); girlfriend, Mary Ciesemier (Avino); and close friend, Elizabeth Laske. He was preceded in death...

May 17, 2020

Linda Louise Shepherd, 61, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born August 30, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Vernon E. Shepherd and Elizabeth J. Bowers.  Linda was a member of the United Methodist Church in Waukegan.  She worked at in the library at CLC for over 20 years before...

May 15, 2020

Timothy P. Vergin passed away on Friday May 15, 2020. He was born in Chicago IL, to the late Mary Ann Vergin (née Raymond) and the late Rudolf A Vergin on November 26, 1960. Timothy is survived by his children: Matthew (Elizabeth) Vergin, and Cayleigh Vergin, his grandchildren: Charlie Vergin and Aubrey Vergin, and his siblings: Rudolf J Vergin,...

May 13, 2020

Raymond "Ray" Russell Hook, age 62, of Lake Villa, IL, passed into his eternal life with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Ray was born August 21, 1957 in Libertyville, IL to William and Delores (Vanderspool) Hook.  He grew up and attended school in Grayslake,...

May 12, 2020

Kathleen Louella Merker, age 70, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.  She was born February 11, 1950 in Chicago to John and Evelyn Geiser.  Kathleen enjoyed sewing and she loved her pets.  She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Merker of Lake Zurich and one sister, Marie (Leon) Brilliant of...

May 11, 2020

Philip Malizio, age 71, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 11, 1948 in Evanston to Frank and Arline Malizio.  Philip was a member of the American Legion and Teamsters local 731.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Philip was stationed in Panama from 1968-1970.  He was a...

May 11, 2020

Philip Malizio, age 71, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 11, 1948 in Evanston to Frank and Arline Malizio.  Philip was a member of the American Legion and Teamsters local 731.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Philip was stationed in Panama from 1968-1970.  He was a...

May 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Jo Kerz announces her passing on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 82.  She passed away at home surrounded by her family.

Rita was born April 21, 1938 in Virginia.  She loved to cook, bake, watch Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune with her family,...

May 10, 2020

Victor Teodoro Espino, age 78, a resident of Berwyn, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood.  He was born December 30, 1941 in the Philippines to Alejandro and Ligaya Espino.  Victor was a member of the Catholic Church.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, whom he married 50 years ago on November 28, 1969;...

May 8, 2020

Joseph Anthony Mazzocchi Sr., 73, a resident of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Round Lake Beach, passed away May 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Nick and Jean Mazzocchi.  Joseph was retired from Teamsters Local 705 and 301.  He owned his own company JAM Construction and he and his wife...

May 6, 2020

Esmeralda "Esmie" Carrasco, 37, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home.  She was born May 29, 1982 in Libertyville, IL.  Esmie had worked at Kindercare in Grayslake for the last 15 years, where she was greatly respected and admired by her students and her peers.  She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading,...

May 4, 2020

Charlotte "Lottie" Meronk (9/11/1930 – 5/4/2020), loving daughter to the late Steven and Mary Strawa, predeceased by husband, Saverio "Cookie" Venetucci; grandson, Christian Venetucci; husband, Charles "Chuck" Meronk; sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Robert Skaja.  She is survived by her children, James (Linda) Venetucci, Robert (Laurie) Venetucci, Donna Bogosh; step-daughter, Linda (Randy) Herhold; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces...

May 2, 2020

Joseph M. Ott, age 94, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born on June 2, 1925 in Chicago, Il where he married and raised a family.  Joe had been a resident of Grayslake and a parishioner of St. Gilbert Church for over 30 years.  He leaves behind Georgeanna, his loving...

Apr 29, 2020

Robert Martin Koch, age 89, a resident of Grayslake passed away on April 29, 2020.  Robert (Bob) was born October 21, 1930.  His parents were Martin Koch and Pearl (Unison) Koch.  He was the older brother to John Gerhardt Koch, deceased.  He attended the University of Illinois at Navy Pier for 2 years and graduated from Augustana College in...

Apr 28, 2020

Eva Acosta Meraz passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday April 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1932 in La Ceiba, Honduras. She was a loving mother to her four children. Mario R. Acosta (Lili), Judith E. Acosta, Rodolfo Acosta, Allan Acosta (Suyapa). She adored her nine grand-children, David E. Morales...

Apr 24, 2020

Jeffrey J. Reutter, age 58, of Grayslake, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2020 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. He was born on November 23, 1961 in Waukegan and graduated from Warren Township High School in 1979.  Jeff loved classic muscle cars, his dogs, and antiques.  He also enjoyed Wheel of Fortune, the Grinch, and rock-n-roll.  He was previously...

Apr 21, 2020

John R. Kolar, 72, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.  He was born November 29, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Ruth Kolar.  John was a veteran of the US Army having reached the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He worked as an electrician and was a career...