OBITUARIES

Jul 14, 2018

James "Scott" Mutter, age 36, a longtime resident of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2018. He was born February 11, 1982 in Evanston to Michael and Alison Mutter. Scott is survived by his parents, his sister Kristin Traut (David), his nephews Simon and Maxwell Traut, his extended family, and his cat Piglet. A memorial visitation...

Jul 12, 2018

Ana C. Escobales, age 38, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Chicago.  She was born December 13, 1979 in Puerto Rico.  She worked in customer service.  Ana is survived by her fiancé Chris Boltorf, whom she became engaged to in October 2016; her mother, Dora Agosto;  brothers, Ismael Agosto III and Javier...

Jul 12, 2018

Lonny Jones, 75, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 12, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI.  He was born November 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Howard and Margaret (nee: Dionice) Jones.  Lonny loved poker, shooting pool, gambling, golf, fishing and, most importantly, Lonny loved his family.  He also enjoyed taking long walks on the beach and poking dead...

Jul 12, 2018

Kathleen T. Tomasello, 79, a former resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 12, 2018 at Beecher Manor in Beecher, IL.  She was born July 8, 1939 in Chicago to Michael and Rose Ella Henaghan.  Kathleen is survived by her husband of 57 years, John, her daughter Roseann Mace, her grandson Brian Mace, and her siblings Patricia Henaghan, Ellen...

Jul 11, 2018

Wilfredo Ang Reyes, 73, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on July 11, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on March 24, 1945, in the Philippines to Ricardo and Magdalena Reyes. A proud Veteran, Reyes joined the US Navy in the Philippines in 1967, served in Vietnam and retired in 1989 after 22...

Jul 10, 2018

On July 10, 2018, Lisa Campos, age 52, of Round Lake, chose to be with God as he needed another angel.

Lisa was a dedicated employee with the Round Lake Library for approximately 10 years.

Lisa leaves behind 5 children, Zak, Emily, Kayla, Karla and Anne-Marie; also missing her are 3 grandchildren, Elisa, Gabriel and...

Jul 10, 2018

Melvin George Carlson, 77, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born June 22, 1941 in Chicago to Carl and Katherine Carlson. He was a retired English teacher at Glenbrook North High School and was a member of St. Peter Church in Volo. He is survived by...

Jul 8, 2018

John L. Schwartz, age 57, of Lake Villa passed away on July 8, 2018.  He was born August 4, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1984.  It was his last semester of college when he met his future...

Jul 3, 2018

David M. Anderson, 86, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Prairie View, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at his home.  He was born October 20, 1931 in Evanston, IL to Edward and Elizabeth Anderson.  Dave spent his early years in Lake County IL attending Half Day Grade School and Libertyville High School. He worked in the construction...

Jul 2, 2018

Nghiem Quang Nguyen, age 79, of Round Lake passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at his home.  He was born May 20, 1939 in Vietnam.  The visitation will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information on services, please call 847-223-8122...

Jun 29, 2018

Dale Marie Strzyz, age 65, of Des Plaines, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born on July 6, 1952 in Chicago. She was a former CSO with the Grayslake Police Department. She is survived by Cindy Georgoulis and Matthew Collin Georgoulis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Irene (Starzynski) Strzyz. All services were...

Jun 25, 2018

Frank D. Thielitz, age 69, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. He was born on March 7, 1949 in Chicago, IL. Frank is survived by his wife, Dian, whom he married on June 17, 1979. He is further survived by his son, Jonathan; daughters, Lisa (Craig) Leeper...

Jun 25, 2018

Gloria Jean Slipke, 91, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born June 2, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Angeline Difiore.  Gloria is survived by her children Robert (Linda Wegge) Slipke, Gary (Linda) Slipke, and Joyce Farley, her grandchildren Bryan Slipke, Gary Jr., Joseph...

Jun 24, 2018

Susan Marie Fitzgerald, nee Devaney, age 83, late of Round Lake, formerly of Libertyville, passed away on June 24, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank J. and late Susan (nee Campbell) Devaney; loving wife of the late John; dear sister of the late Patricia Walsh, late Mary Ellen Devaney, and late Kathleen McManaman; devoted mother...

Jun 23, 2018

Judith Ann Muhr, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on June 8, 1937 in Chicago, Il to Gladys Langford. She is survived by her children, Alan (Tammy) Muhr of Grayslake and Mark (Robbin) Muhr of Des Plaines; her grandchildren, Brett, Erica, Lauren and Jennifer;...

Jun 22, 2018

Dorothy Linda Groth died peacefully at her home in Grayslake, IL on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the age of 83.  She was born on April 1, 1935 in Chicago, Il to Ted and Lillian Waller.  She graduated from Grayslake High School where she met her husband, Charles, and they married on May 29, 1954. Dorothy retired from Grayslake...

Jun 19, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Franke, 90, a resident of Long Lake since birth, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach.  She was born September 23, 1927 to Albert and Elizabeth Behm.  Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Lake.  Betty is survived by her children Marlys (Ken) Nyberg of Hanover...

Jun 18, 2018

David John MacLagan, 66, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. He was born July 21, 1951 in Waukegan, IL to William and Elizabeth MacLagan. David was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a retiree from Abbott Laboratories after 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Bears...

Jun 11, 2018

Donald "Don" D. Steffen Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 17, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Pearl Steffen.  Don was a graduate of Grayslake Community High School in 1962 and was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic...

Jun 9, 2018

Brett M. Beckett, 52, a resident of Antioch, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.  He was born November 28, 1965 in Waukegan to William and Christina Beckett.  Brett was a graduate of Round Lake High School in 1983.  Brett is survived by his daughter Kylee Beckett, his dad William (Toni) Beckett, his girlfriend Donna Fruzyna, his brothers William (Tiffany)...