OBITUARIES

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,...

Sep 2, 2019

Diane S. Gabl, 59, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019.   A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. Memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA or the Lake County Humane Society.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel...

Aug 29, 2019

Raymond J. Cooley (CPD retired) age 71, August 29, 2019.  Son of the late Raymond and Lillian (Schumacher) Cooley.  Father of Kathleen (Jeff) Anderson and Shannon (Guadalupe Casillas) Cooley.  Brother of Kathleen (Robert) Sharkey, Maureen (the late Keith) Hagen and Mary Anne Cannon.  Grandfather of Jeffrey and Jessie Anderson and Lyndon and Brynn Casillas.  Uncle of Mark (Anna) Sharkey,...

Aug 29, 2019

Randall S. Kuras, 72, passed away August 29, 2019. A memorial visitation and service will be held Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.

Aug 28, 2019

Chad Paul Nielsen age 42 of Buffalo Grove passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was a 1995 graduate of Buffalo Grove High School, Inbound Team Leader at CDW and Logistics Coordinator at Zebra Technologies, Chad was the beloved son of John (Mary) Nielsen IV. Loving brother of Natalie (Bart) Hoppe, Michele (John Treichler) Nielsen, John Nielsen...

Aug 28, 2019

James W. Sassen, 88, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Libertyville Manor.  He was born December 18, 1930 in Springfield, OH, to Aloysius and Ellen Sassen.  James served for the Air Force during the Korean War, following his service he graduated from Xavier University in 1957 and later continued his education getting his Master's...

Aug 16, 2019

John H. "Jack" Idstein, 91, a resident of Lindenhurst and formerly of Grayslake, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst.  He was born November 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Joseph  and Anna Mae Idstein.  He was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church.  Jack met his wife, Mary, at a local...

Aug 13, 2019

Loann Frances Werner, 86, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 10, 1932 in Waukegan, IL to Willis and Loretta Holt.  Loann was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and the  Eastern Star.  Loann is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack Werner, her children...

Aug 7, 2019

Patrick Burke Richards, age 67, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  He was born on March 18, 1952 in Santa Monica, CA to Thomas E. III and Elizabeth A. (Burke) Richards. He is survived by his three children, Cathy (Tony) Gonzalez of Ingleside, Christy (Jorge) Martinez of North Chicago, and Drew (Dianna) Richards of  ...

Aug 3, 2019

Ada Fritts, age 58, of Third Lake passed away on August 3, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital.  She was born in Highland Park on September 12, 1960 to the late Erasmo and Bertha Gonzales.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Fritts, whom she married on May 13, 2000 in Sedona, AZ; her sister, Melinda Gonzales; many aunts and...

Aug 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Steven V. Brajcki announces his passing after a brief illness, on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 59.   Steven will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Robert J. and Patricia A. Brajcki; his children, Cheri' (David) Ferguson, Jessica (Robert) Berg, Stefanie, Ashley and Jason L. McWilliams-Brajcki; loving brother...

Aug 2, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Siedlecki was born in Whaley Bridge, England on March 27, 1924 and passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 95.  She was a 60 year resident of Grayslake.  In 1945, at the end of WWII, she met and married Eugene Siedlecki, a Polish Royal Airforce flier.  The couple immigrated with their two young...

Jul 28, 2019

Lloyd R. Sparks, age 70, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 6, 1948 in Colbert County, Alabama. He was a Mason, a veteran of the US Army and member of the American Legion.  He was retired from Drake Concrete. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Barbara Sparks, whom he married...

Jul 28, 2019

Lester "Les" E. Stang, age 89, of Grayslake passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born on December 22, 1929 in Libertyville. Les served in the US Army.  He was the owner of the Grayslake Bowling Alley and was also owner of  Les's Lounge for 24 years. He served as...