OBITUARIES

Jun 27, 2019

Norbert J. Mitchell, age 94, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Wildwood.  He was born on October 25, 1934 in Chicago.  A veteran having served in the US Army, Norbert was a tool and die maker by trade. He was an incredible father and loving husband.  Norbert is survived by his daughters, Diana L....

Jun 26, 2019

Zachary "Zak" J. Verge, age 52, a resident of Ingleside, passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  He was born on January 20, 1967 in Waukegan to Donald and Rita (Lechelt) Verge.  Zak was free spirited with big personality. Hard working and self-reliant, Zak was very loving to his wife.  He enjoyed riding...

Jun 25, 2019

Mildred E. Vesely, 101, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at her home.  She was born August 5, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Emil and Susan Kardosh.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The...

Jun 23, 2019

Louis Michael Jens, 44, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away in Honolulu, HI on June 23, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1975 in Skokie, IL to Howard Jens and Gale Cook. Louis was a Local 130 Engineering Technical Journeyman. He lived every day to the fullest by being a mentor and inspiration to his children. He...

Jun 23, 2019

Patricia A. Morris, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 13, 1945 in Mishawaka, IN to Glenn and Mildred Hedman.  Patricia is survived by her son Michael (Bobbi) Morris.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Morris,...

Jun 22, 2019

Gail F. Grantschnig, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E....

Jun 20, 2019

Harriette A. Heppner, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Warren Barr in Highland Park, IL.  She was born July 4, 1934 in Bartlett, IL to Louis and Hattie Heppner.  Harriette had attended Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake.  She is survived by several first cousins in the Midwest, and her caregivers...

Jun 19, 2019

Rudolf Erich Malz, 81, of Hainesville, passed away June 19,2019 at his home.  Rudy was born on January 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Rudolf and Erna (Mudroch) Malz.  He attended Valparaiso University.  Rudy worked at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago for many decades.  He was an active member of Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and was involved in...

Jun 14, 2019

Karen A. Winandy, 70, a resident of Highland Park, IL, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL.  Karen was born June 16, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Therese and Joseph Winandy.  Karen is survived by her siblings Victor (Mary Kay) Winandy, Tim (Joanne) Winandy, Janice (David) Adkins, and Jody Veesenmeyer, her nieces and...

Jun 13, 2019

Linda C. Devine, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 21, 1950 in Bronx, NY to Nicholas and Gertrude Custis.  Linda is survived by her daughters Dianna Watschke and Nicole (Brian) Molinaro, her grandchildren Christian and Grace Watschke and Rylie and Morgan Molinaro, her sister Joanne (Ronald)...

Jun 9, 2019

Carol P. Olson, age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lutheran General Hospital.  She was born May 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Rudolph and Margaret Staats. Carol is survived by her children, Julie (Bill) Klicka and James K. Olson Jr., her grandchildren, Tyler, Maggie, and Jaimie Klicka and Garrett Olson, her brother, Ronald (Barbara) Staats,...

Jun 4, 2019

Denise L. Shefka, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to John and Eleanor Powers.  Denise is survived by her children Theresa (Jon) Leopold, Lyle Shefka, and Brian Shefka, her grandchildren Evan and Maggie Leopold, her siblings Pattye (Ed) Plants and Donald...

Jun 2, 2019

Christopher Juarez, age 36, of Round Lake Beach passed away on June 2, 2019 in Gurnee, IL.  He was born on January 29, 1983 in Chicago.

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Debra Juarez; sisters, Angela (Jennie) Juarez, Katherine Juarez, Dejah (John) Juarez Padon, Christina (John) Juarez Durante; Life-Long Friend, Crystal Brage; grandfather, Stanley Szczesniak;...

Jun 1, 2019

Lourdes "Ending" Juralbal Calulot, 81, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away June 1, 2019 at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire, IL.  She was born May 8, 1938 in Matayumtayum, Tarlac Philippines to Hermogenes Juralbal and Marcelina Martinez.  Ending was a loving mother who managed to raise her kids on her own.  She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren...

Jun 1, 2019

Vickie L. Hernandez, nicknamed "Nanny", age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry.  From her birth on December 3, 1950, she nourished everyone around her with love.  She enjoyed being a caretaker to her five children, along with her nine grandchildren. Nanny enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her loved...

May 30, 2019

Edmund Walter Carey, 93, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Marie Carey.

Passing away at 93 years young, Ed left his mark on everyone he met. Known for his keen sense of...

May 29, 2019

Mr. Ronald Dean Gardner of Grayslake, IL., and formerly of Benton, KY, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 29, 2019.  He was 78 years old, born in Barley, California February 23, 1941.  Ron was an over-the-road and local truck driver for over 40 years.  He was a "Friend of Bill W." for 35 years.  He...

May 28, 2019

Marie Therese Caviness, 76, a resident of Round Lake, passed away May 28, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 19, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Michael William and Lucille Martha (nee: Strzycki) Tunick.  Marie was a lover of nature and enjoyed taking photos of the beauty surrounding her .  She loved to travel and was an avid...

May 26, 2019

Joseph George Dinklenburg went home to his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on May 26, 2019 in his home surrounded by his wife, Anne, & two daughters, Lisa & Shelly.

Joe was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1937 in Libertyville, IL to George & Elizabeth Dinklenburg. He was a paratrooper in the 82 nd Airbourne Division...

May 26, 2019

Chester Gieruszynski, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 16, 1939 in Poland to Anthony and Jadwiga Gieruszynski.  Chester was a member of St. Mary of Annunciation in Mundelein.  Chester is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alicja, his daughters Beata (Peter) Lachowicz and Katarzyna (Robert)...