OBITUARIES

Jan 30, 2025

Inez Lucille "Lou" Guardino, 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 30, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 24, 1937, in Van Wert, IA to Wilber and Carrie Palmer.

Lou is survived by her sons Salvatore (Tami) Guardino, Jeffrey (Sue) Guardino, and Jack (Karen) Guardino, and her grandchildren...

Jan 28, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Fandrei, 79, a resident of Lincolnshire and formerly of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 28, 2025, at her home.  She was born July 23, 1945, in Beloit, WI to Paul and Gertrude (nee: Haugen) Ayres.

Helen was born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, the youngest of four siblings. The family later moved to Madison, where...

Jan 27, 2025

Jean M. Johnson 65, resident of Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2025, at home. Born October 10, 1959, to the late Don and Shirlee Gervens.

Jean grew up in Morton Grove, IL where she graduated from Main East High School.

After high school, she attended Ray Vogue Design Institute in Chicago to...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved "Papa", Vilmos Wesztergombby, on January 27, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born in Hungary in 1933, he immigrated to the United States in 1956, where he built a life full of love, family, and community. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Jan 26, 2025

Bert Kilian, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL and a longtime resident of Nekoosa, WI, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 18, 1934, in Berwyn, IL.

Bert is survived by his sons David (the late Debbie) Kilian of Beach Park, IL, Michael (Beth) Kilian...

Jan 25, 2025

Donna Jo Chellstorp, 65, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on January 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 21, 1959, in Libertyville to Donald and Marcia Niemi.

Donna was a beloved mother and friend. She was known for her culinary talents, both in cooking and baking, bringing family and friends together with her delicious...

Jan 24, 2025

Dorothy Wolski, 94, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 24, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born April 8, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Carl and Anna Sallaz.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John Wolski, and her parents.

An inurnment service was completed at St....

Jan 23, 2025

Victor F. Erdelac passed away in his sleep on January 23, 2025. He was 102.5 years old, born on July 5, 1922.

A graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Vic spent the majority of his life living in Gary, Indiana and then Valparaiso.

Vic was a WWII Veteran.  He was also an artist, a poet,...

Jan 22, 2025

Jeanette A. Karas, 88, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away January 22, 2025, at Bickford Memory Care in Gurnee, IL.  She was born January 22, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Catherine Romano.

Jeanette is survived by her children Steve (Sally) Karas of Round Lake Beach, Karen (Michael) Vitale of Gurnee, and Georgia (John Sr.)...

Jan 21, 2025

Mark Allen Lagoo, 60, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 at home with his wife Melissa by his side.  He was born on November 28, 1964 in Waukegan, IL to Leslie and Irene Lagoo.

Mark was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs, enjoyed all Chicago food and loved his hometown of Round...

Jan 21, 2025

Christopher James Knauf, 48, of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away on January 21, 2025, at his home.  He was born on January 23, 1976, in Waukegan to James and Jane (nee Koch) Knauf.

Christopher is survived by his father, James; his daughter, Emmie Jane; his loving partner for 3 years, Angela; his sister, Dawn Marie (John Bonnot); and...

Jan 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ralph Q. Calvelo on January 20, 2025, at the age of 59.  Ralph was born on September 16, 1965 in the Philippines.

Family was everything to Ralph, he was a devoted husband and a loving father.  Ralph found immense joy in traveling with his wife and...

Jan 20, 2025

Aurora Rios De Hernandez, 90, of Round Lake Beach, passed away on January 20, 2025.  She was born on April 5, 1934 in Mexico to Yssac Rios and Marie De Jesus Arroyo.

Aurora is survived by her children, Espiridion, Gloria, Francisco, Pedro, Angelina, Hortencia, Josefina, Leonel, and Isela; her 24 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Jan 18, 2025

Alida Johnson, nee Straszynski, age 97, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, Il, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan, WI where she called home for the last 8 years of her life, a place she absolutely loved.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Jerome Johnson, loving mother of Arlene (Randy)...

Jan 18, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Andrew Nannemann, 74, of Round Lake Beach, passed away suddenly January 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family after a short battle with bladder cancer. He was born on October 27, 1950 in Chicago to Gerald(Lefty) and Rose (nee Baumgartner).

Jerry was a devoted husband and a loving father. He was hard-working and dedicated...

Jan 17, 2025

Laura Anne Burnett, 59, of Waukegan, passed away on January 17, 2025.  She was born on March 30, 1965 in Dublin, Ireland to Rose and Dave White. Laura was a graduate of Grayslake High School, class of 1983.  She attended St. Gilbert Catholic School, where she excelled at playing the flute. She loved to sing to her children, especially...

Jan 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jean Nielsen on January 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 14, 1942 in Elgin, IL, she brought light and kindness into the world from the moment she arrived.

Mary was a woman of extraordinary strength, grace, and compassion. She...

Jan 15, 2025

Carolyn Elsie Hamrick, age 89, of Champaign, IL, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. In the days up to her passing, she was blessed to enjoy her favorite time of year this past Christmas, surrounded by family and friends.

Carolyn was born on July 28, 1935, in Pana, IL. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Hamrick, her mother,...

Jan 11, 2025

William John Zaksas, age 77, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away January 11, 2025.  He was born November 12, 1947 in Pueblo, Co.

Beloved husband of Debra Egger, son of the late Joseph and Ann (nee: Mostelka) Zaksas, brother of Joseph (Mary Jo) Zaksas of Sarasota, Florida, Margaret (Mark) Smith of Loudon, Tennessee, Richard (Laura) Zaksas of...

Jan 8, 2025

Laurdene B. Guy, 89, of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1935 in Chicago to Francis and Marie Blume. Laurdene served as a Eucharist Minister and volunteered in caring for the elderly by cleaning and giving companionship.

Laurdene is survived by her sisters-in-law, Nancy and Carmen; her nieces and...