OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2025

Mark A. Mirando, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 5, 2025, at his home.  He was born November 9, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, to Nicholas and Loretta Mirando.

Mark was a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He had a passion for boating, fishing, and classic cars, and his love for these...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary A. Howell, 78, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 28, 1947, to Joseph and Myrtle Skalla (Dreyer), Mary was raised in Waukegan and remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary...

Mar 4, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" S. Waldron, 50, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1974, in Waukegan, IL, to James and Jo Ann Waldron.

Jackie was a devoted member of Gurnee Community Church, where she found joy in volunteering and participating in various groups. She was...

Mar 4, 2025

Liliana Jian, 73, passed away the morning of March 4,2025 at her daughter's home in Grayslake, IL, after bravely battling mesothelioma for two years.

Born in Romania, Liliana was a woman of intelligence, strength, and deep devotion to her family. She earned her degree from the Politehnica University of Timișoara, where she went on to serve as...

Mar 3, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Alfred Smejkal, 81, a resident of Wildwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at home. He was born on April 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Irvin and Alice Smejkal. Ron moved to Wildwood, Illinois at age 7.

He was a graduate of Warren Township High  School in 1961, where he met his...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Annamarie Bonelli, aged 80, on February 27, 2025. Born on June 11, 1944, in Palermo, Italy, Annamarie's remarkable journey took her from the shores of Sicily to the heart of America, where she built a life full of hard work, love, and generosity.

Annamarie is survived...

Feb 23, 2025

Betty Crabtree, born January 2, 1963, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family after losing her battle to Cancer on February 23, 2025. She was born in Chicago IL to Albert and Evelyn Coleman. She lived in Chicago most of her younger years before moving to Round Lake Park IL. She lived there until she met her husband...

Feb 21, 2025

Edwin James Kramer , 78, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on February 21, 2025. Edwin was born on June 25, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Harald H. and Mildred (Lee) Kramer.

Edwin attended grade school at Grace English Lutheran Church in Chicago and Foreman High School, also in Chicago, graduating in 1964. He then attended and graduated...

Feb 21, 2025

Michael Anthony DeRose, 57 years old, of McHenry, IL and formally of Libertyville, IL, passed away on February 21, 2025. He was born March 26, 1967, in Libertyville, IL, to Jerry and Doris DeRose. Michael loved his friends and family with all his heart. He wore his heart on his sleeve. He loved working on old cars, riding motorcycles...

Feb 20, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of William E. Carey, who left us peacefully from the comfort of his home on February 20th, 2025. Known for his sharp wit and generous heart, he was loved by all who had the pleasure of crossing his path.

An aficionado of cigars, aspiring pool shark, and lover of life,...

Feb 19, 2025

Tracy S. Banks, 60, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away February 19, 2025, at her home.  She was born July 2, 1964, in Fort Wayne, IN to Norman and Dolores Sanford.

She had a very caring heart. Loved her grand kids and teaching her students to swim. She was outgoing and charismatic. She was...

Feb 19, 2025

Carol Lee Prebianca, 75, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away February 19, 2025, at her home.  She was born April 18, 1949, in Elmhurst, IL to Raymond and Lorraine Yeakey.

Carol was the past President of the Transplant Support Group and the Homeowner's Association in Glen Ellyn.  She volunteered for the Antioch Senior Center for over...

Feb 17, 2025

Leslee C. Pope passed away at the age 63. She born in Chicago and moved to Glenview IL when she was 8 then moved to Grayslake, Illinois in the late 1980's where she passed at her home on February 17, 2025, she was 63.

Born Leslee Weiner on June 16, 1961, she was the only child of...

Feb 16, 2025

Anita P. Schuebel, 86, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 in Arlington Heights. She was born in Mayen, Germany, growing up during the difficult war years as a triplet with an older brother. With the loss of her mother as a child, she became an excellent cook and homemaker, caring for her siblings and widowed father at a...

Feb 14, 2025

David Dean Gray, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1936, to the late Helen and Eldean Gray. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, stepfather, step-grandfather, and step-great-grandfather whose legacy will be cherished forever.

David is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Patricia....

Feb 13, 2025

Warren Howard Sundberg, 79, of Hainesville, IL, passed away on February 13, 2025 at his home.  He was born on April 10, 1945 in Chicago to Carl and Ruth Sundberg. Warren proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW.

Warren is survived by his wife, Janet Sundberg of 40 years...

Feb 13, 2025

Thomas George Burchard, 60, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away February 13, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born April 3, 1964, in Park Ridge, IL to George and Josephine (nee: Seng) Burchard.

Tom was a member of Sheet Metal Workers' Local 73 for over 30 years. He was an...

Feb 9, 2025

Barbara Jo McLaren Williams passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2025.  Barbara was born April 4th, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the eldest of five, and the only daughter of Donald Robert McLaren and Ruth Annette Feley McLaren. Barbara was raised in Oak Park, IL where she attended Whittier Grammar School and Oak Park-River Forest High School. At...

Feb 9, 2025

John M. Kotarba, 75, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 9, 2025, at the Captain James Lovell Health Center in North Chicago, IL.  He was born March 9, 1949, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Helene Kotarba.  He grew up in Wheeling, Ill, and lived in Grayslake, Ill for 47 years.

John was a veteran...

Feb 7, 2025

Steven R. Cooper, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, unexpectedly passed away February 7, 2025, at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  He was born February 14, 1946, in Elkhart, IN to Robert and Betty Cooper.

Steve graduated Purdue University in 1972 with a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology and was employed with Switchcraft...