OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2018

Elsie J. Bjerklund, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born July 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Jasper and Eline Nelson. Elsie enjoyed crafting and sewing on many different projects. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at Lutheran General Hospital for 35...

Aug 25, 2018

Kimberly Ann Hix (Kim) , age 53, formerly of LITH, Elgin, Park Ridge, Arlington Heights, and most recently Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, her "favorite place on the planet".

Kim graduated from St. Edward's Catholic High School in 1983; received an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Elgin Community College,...

Aug 10, 2018

Bruce Raske, 60, born Oct. 6th, 1957, passed away at his residence, Aperion Home, in Highwood, IL. on Friday, August 10th, 2018. Bruce left behind six siblings, sisters Julie, Gail, and Karen, and brothers Ken, Dennis, and Tom and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Eleanor Raske and his father Julius Raske.  Services...

Aug 10, 2018

Karen L. Hord, 65, a 31 year resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 surrounded by her family at Lake Forest Hospital. She was born May 1, 1953 in Chicago, IL to John and Lois Dama. Karen was an avid Cubs fan and a fan of Grayslake Central Baseball, Softball, and Cheer. She was even named honorary...

Aug 9, 2018

Joseph P. Beemsterboer, age 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to...

Aug 8, 2018

Terry Garrison, of Mundelein, Illinois, loving husband of Robin, passed away at age 67 on August 8, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lois Jean Gibson and the late Arlin Bruce Garrison. He graduated from Mundelein High School in 1969 and Western Illinois University...

Aug 7, 2018

Stacey Stadeker, age 42, a resident of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Kenosha, Wis. He was born December 25, 1975 in Chicago. Stacey is survived by his fiancé, Jennifer McKenzie; his children, Tyshawn Conwell Stadeker and Libby Elizabeth Stadeker; his mother, Barbara Anne Stadeker; his sisters, Adele Stadeker and Cheyenne McKenzie; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Aug 7, 2018

Michael F. Gehrls, age 63, of Park City passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home.  He was born November 21, 1954 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan. Mike enjoyed many things in life and was a kind heart who got along with those he passed in life. He was a very skilled painter and artist that loved...

Jul 31, 2018

Joshua James Talles Costello, age 34, of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Chicago. He was born May 21, 1984 in Waukegan to David Talles and Lisa Costello. Joshua was involved in a program that reached out to youths who struggled with drug addiction in an effort to educate them about the dangers of drugs. He is...

Jul 31, 2018

Armin S. Mauritz, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Barrington, IL.  He was born January 20, 1940 in Memel, Germany.  Armin was a veteran having served for the US Army and had retired from Tuxco Corporation in Gurnee.  Armin is survived by his children Syd (Darla) Mauritz, Sheila (Harold) Mauritz...

Jul 29, 2018

Wanda A. Mazurek, 86, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Alex and Josephine Bazydlo.  Wanda is survived by her husband of 67 years, Chester, her children Deborah Mazurek, John (Candie) Mazurek, David (Cheryl) Mazurek, and Dwayne Mazurek,...

Jul 26, 2018

Florence H. Dulak, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2018 in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born May 21, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Thaddeus and Florence Larkowski.  Florence worked as an eighth-grade science teacher for Aptakasic Junior High in Buffalo Grove, IL.  She enjoyed being a member of book clubs all of her...

Jul 25, 2018

Janyce A. Hodgson (nee Istvanek), age 80, of Wildwood passed away on July 25, 2018 at her home.  She was born on August 16, 1937 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  Janyce was a member of the St. Gilbert's Catholic Church and the Lake County Homemakers Extension.  She worked as a controller at Liberty Coach and F.K. Foundries...

Jul 24, 2018

Paitoon Kornkasem, 81, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away July 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA.  He was born July 15, 1937 in Bangkok, Thailand.  Paitoon worked as a Production Scheduler for AM Multigraphics.  Paitoon is survived by his wife Chuancheun Kornkasem, whom he wed on February 11, 1970, his brothers Morakot, Pathai, Suwitch, and Bundit, his...

Jul 24, 2018

Eligia Kazimiera Golemiec, 85, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Wauconda Care in Wauconda, IL.  She was born December 12, 1932 in Koczery, Poland. Eligia immigrated to United States in 1963 with husband Stanley "Stasz" and daughters. Lora Westbrook (Richard) sponsored the family's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on the now retired...

Jul 24, 2018

Mary Jean Nelson, age 74, of Round Lake Beach, passed away on July 24, 2018 in Sunflower County in Indianola, Mississippi. She was born on February 12, 1944 in Chicago to Lillian and Joseph Mikieta.  She is survived by her children, Deborah (Greg) Hinkley of Grayslake, Corinne (David) Ness of Antioch, and Sharon (Bobby) Donnellan of Lake Villa; grandchildren,...

Jul 19, 2018

Robert "Bob" G. Schultz Jr., 75, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Bob was born January 10, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Bob and Rose Schultz Sr.  Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan, his children Bob (Bobbie) Schultz III and Lynn (Keith)...

Jul 19, 2018

Angel L. Rivera, age 87, of Waukegan, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home.  He was born September 3, 1930 in Ciales, Puerto Rico.  A member of St. Dismas Church,  Angel was also a former member of the Puerto Rican Society and St. Joseph's.  Angel is survived by his wife, Elba I. Rivera, who he married on...

Jul 18, 2018

LaVerne K. Thompson, 91, a resident of Round Lake Heights, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at her home.  She was born November 2, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Matthias and Rene Groenwald.  LaVerne was a member of the Round Lake Lions/Lioness Club and a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake.  She was an avid bowler and...

Jul 16, 2018

Kay "Michelle" Merten (Campbell), age 54, Grayslake, IL Passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born in Kansas City, MO on December 20th, 1963 to James and Elizabeth (Davis) Campbell. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 26 years David Merten, children Alex and Kristina Merten and brother Tim Campbell. Michelle's passion in...