OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
David L. Campbell
Nov 27, 2018
David L. Campbell, age 65, a resident of Round Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was born on March, 5, 1953 to Julian and Josephine Campbell. Born in Chicago, he moved with his family to Mundelein when he was two years old. David graduated from Mundelein High School and attended the University...
Beverly H. Hubbard
Nov 23, 2018
Beverly H. Hubbard, age 67, a long-time resident of Grayslake, passed away November 23, 2018 after a hard-fought battle against breast cancer. Bev demonstrated her kindness, loving spirit and bravery until the end. As a devoted member of the Lake County community, Bev worked 30 years at the College of Lake County, retiring in 2014 from the Foundation Office,...
Krista M. Hook
Nov 18, 2018
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, Krista M. Hook, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away suddenly at the age of 31 years. Krista was born December 18, 1986, in Lake Forest, Illinois and grew up in Lake Villa, Illinois. She attended Grayslake High School and studied psychology at the University of Iowa and Northeastern Illinois University. Krista was endlessly giving,...
Rosemary E. Angstmann
Nov 17, 2018
Rosemary E. Angstmann, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Autumn Leaves in Gurnee. She was born August 16, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Ellen Angstmann. Rosemary worked for Mrs. Stevens Candy in Chicago and a number of bakeries in Chicago for many years. Rosemary is survived by her sister Dorothy...
Eileen M. Varisco
Nov 16, 2018
Eileen Maria Varisco, 71, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home. She was born January 20, 1947 in Chicago to Alfred and Vicenta (nee: Pereda) Thompson. Eileen loved to cook with her husband and spend time with her grandchildren. Eileen is survived by her husband of 48 years, Frank, whom she...
Marjorie Susan Bennett (Nee Newell)
Nov 11, 2018
Marjorie Susan Bennett, age 76, of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry. She was born in Chicago on May 21, 1942 to Creston and Ruth (Hill) Newell. She was a corporate travel manager during her lifetime. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Anthony) Ruscitti; her two grandchildren, Jennifer and Anthony; her...
Sophie Theresa Michno
Nov 11, 2018
Sophie T. Michno, 96, passed away on November 11, 2018. She was the beloved mother of Christina Ritter, Ronald Michno, and Ron's wife, Pauline; grandmother to Jessica and Alissa Ritter and Pauline's children, Elizabeth, Connie and Ray; sister of Joanne Boratyn; nephew, James Boratyn and Bernadette (Jimmy and Melissa Boratyn and Jackie Boratyn); nieces, Linda, Marilyn and Carol, and...
Lawrence R. Fox
Nov 6, 2018
Lawrence "Larry" R. Fox, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 6, 2018 at his home. He was born January 25, 1932 in Waukegan to Lawrence and Mary Fox. Larry was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War, earning the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Korea Medal, Nation Defense Service Medal, and...
Rita Maria Denison
Nov 5, 2018
Rita Maria Denison, age 88, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born September 12, 1930 in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy to Alberto and Francesca Cappano. The oldest of three girls, Rita grew up in the Italian countryside with her sisters, Eda and Emma. She met her husband, Malcolm,...
Jacquelin J. Schippers
Nov 3, 2018
Jacquelin J. Schippers (née Liautaud), 87, of Grayslake, Illinois, formerly of Northbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on November 3, 2018, fittingly on the feast of St. Martin de Porres; the Patron Saint of mixed race peoples. She was born April 17, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, to John Numa and Ethel May...
Michael Herman
Nov 2, 2018
Michael Herman, 45, of Gurnee passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 27, 1973 in Lake Forest, IL. He was a laborer for the Warren Township Highway Department. Michael is survived by his wife, Jennifer (nee Slobodzian) Herman; his children, Madison (age 16) and Andrew (age 11); his mother, Mary Geryol;...
Kathlene Utter
Nov 2, 2018
Kathlene "Kay" Utter, 79, of Grayslake passed away on November 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Kay was born January 3, 1939 in Lima, WI to Lee and Margaret Collins. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She was a beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Kay is survived by her children, Mark (Deb) Utter, Linda (Joe) Ludford,...
Ruth M. Mccandless
Oct 28, 2018
Ruth Marion McCandless (nee: Rosener), 91, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away Sunday October 28, 2018 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL. She was born on January 12, 1927 in St. Louis, MO. She moved to Libertyville in 1968 and worked as the secretary to the principal at Highland Middle School in Libertyville for many years. Ruth is...
Muriel M. Martin
Oct 22, 2018
Muriel M. Martin, age 74, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. She was born January 18, 1944 in Fall River, MA. Muriel was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. She was a retired teacher who had taught at Lake Shore Catholic Academy. Muriel was an avid, passionate...
Robert Bartel
Oct 20, 2018
Robert Bartel, 52, a resident of Hainesville, IL on October 20, 2018 at his home. Robert is survived by his wife Kristin, whom he wed on October 23, 1993, his son Gage, his daughter Annabella, his father Robert Bartel, his mother Georgia Verdonck, his brother Chris Bartel, sister Kathrine Bartel, his mother and father-in-law Anne and David Roche, and...
Daniel Diaz
Oct 20, 2018
Daniel Diaz, 30, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home. He was born January 24, 1988 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Marisol Diaz. Daniel is survived by his father and stepmother Robert and Chantha Diaz, his grandparents Concepsion Diaz and Geronima Bahena, his siblings Robert Diaz Jr., Prescila Diaz, Jenifer Diaz,...
Lynn M. Jacobs
Oct 20, 2018
Lynn M. Jacobs, 67, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her home. She was born May 21, 1951 in Chicago to Norman and Rosemary (nee: Abt) Hartlieb. Lynn was a diehard Bulls, Cubs, and Bears fan, an avid reader, but most of all loved spending time with her family. Lynn is survived by...
Janet K. Morris
Oct 17, 2018
Janet Kay Morris, 56, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. She was born on December 6, 1961 in Waukegan to Larry Gene and Barbara Hermon. Janet is survived by her husband, Ralph, of 32 years; her father, Larry Gene Hermon; her children, Cynthia Ryckman of Grayslake, Justin (Gina)...
Rosalind M. Schmies
Oct 16, 2018
Rosalind M. Schmies (Hess) was born on August 25, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI. Beloved daughter of Harry and Eva Hess, loving sister of Daniel Hess and wife of William W. Schmies passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 surrounded by love. Rosalind is survived by her loving children, Cynthia Holm (Bob), Lynda Turney (Dee), Karla Donohue (Michael) and...
Stella Keller
Oct 15, 2018
Stella Mary Keller, 85, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at her home. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2018 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more...

