OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 13, 2019

Judith "Judie" Bundy, 77, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 13, 2019 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 5, 1942 in Chicago, IL.  Judie was retired from work as a Medical Records Admin.  She loved spending her free time gardening, gambling, and face timing her grandchildren.  Judie is survived by her husband Kenneth Bundy Sr., whom...

Nov 11, 2019

Roy F. Jarrett, 85, passed away at his home in Grayslake, IL, on Monday November 11t, 2019.  Roy was born January 17th 1934 in Bancroft WI. Roy was a loving and dedicated husband to his late wife Joan ( Tatum ) Jarrett. Roy was also a loving father of two children, daughter Kathleen (Jarrett) White and son Daniel Jarrett....

Nov 8, 2019

Stephen M. McMahon, age 74, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away Friday, November 8th, 2019 at Auberge Memory Care in Lake Zurich.  Stephen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 26th, 1945 to Rita and Joseph McMahon. He grew up in Hull, Massachusetts, surrounded by six siblings and graduated from high school when he entered into the US Army. He...

Nov 8, 2019

Patricia "Patty" Prather (nee: Peterson), a resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away November 8, 2019 at her home.  She was born January 18, 1964 in Park Ridge, IL to Robert and Ella Peterson.  Patty is survived by her husband of 10 years, Mark A. Prather, whom she wed on June 15, 2009 in the Virgin Islands, her children Desiree...

Nov 7, 2019

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Shirley Ann Grom, age 67, a resident of Waukegan, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Vista Hospital in Waukegan.  Retired from employment, Shirley was a member of the Leech Lake band of Ojibwe, a US Indian Reservation.  She is survived by her two sons, Michael and Timothy Grom; one daughter, Christina Grom; two grandsons,...

Nov 6, 2019

Sharlene Peter (nee Loef), 67 of Libertyville, Illinois passed away Wednesday November 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 21, 1951 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Ted and Eileen Loef.  She is survived by her husband, Helmut Peter; children Brian (Laura) Peter and Kristin (Randy) Cashmore; grandchildren Brandon and Amanda Peter and Zachary, Nathan and Abbie Cashmore; brothers...

Nov 6, 2019

James Milton Amburn, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Quincy on August 14, 1936 to Milton and Pearl Amburn.  Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. An avid baseball fan, he was a lifelong Cubs fan and...

Nov 6, 2019

John V. Raia, age 89, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst.  He was born August 15, 1930 in Chicago to Leo Luca and Celia (Provanzano) Raia.  John was an avid Cubs fan.  He loved cakes and sweets.  He was very handy, do-it-yourself guy who loved to travel with his family and always put his...