OBITUARIES

Jun 7, 2018

Doris Jean Gillespie, age 87, of Grayslake passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Holy Family Medical Center. She was born on February 5, 1931 in Chicago to Frank and Edna (Kohler) Rath. Doris was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Gurnee. Doris is survived by her daughter, Debra (Scott) Becker of Grayslake; grandchildren, Robert...

Jun 6, 2018

Roger Allen Schneider, age 69, a resident of North Chicago, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home. He was born March 31, 1949 in Waukegan to William and June Schneider. He graduated from Round Lake High School in 1967 and was an U.S. Army veteran. Roger is survived by his brothers, David (Doris) and Donald (Karlene); nieces...

Jun 6, 2018

Richard (Dick) P. Hink, age 85, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home which was his greatest desire. He was given very compassionate care by the nurses and CNA's of Vitas Hospice.

He is survived by his wife, Sharlene Guy of 53 years; his children, Patrick and Marcia (Jason Meyer); and...

Jun 1, 2018

Barbara Ruth Craig, 78, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. She was born to the late Kenneth and Violet Holmberg on April 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Grayslake High School where she met Richard Lynn Craig, her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. They would have...

May 27, 2018

Robin R. Dixon, 53, a resident of Park City passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her Illinois home. She was born January 1, 1965 in Chicago, IL to Carl DeKaiser and Elaine Watson. Robin worked for Carson's, Baxter Healthcare, and EHLS. She is survived by her son Adam Dixon and his wife Laura Dixon, and her sisters Tracy...

May 24, 2018

John Gale Plotner, age 71, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. He was born April 14, 1947 in Kokomo, IN to Warren and Jean Plotner. John was a member of UPC of Grayslake. He attended Indiana University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He worked as...

May 22, 2018

May A. Memenga, 89, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 27, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Leonardo and Lena Digangi. May was a member of the Round Lake Senior Club at the Round Lake Park District and a member of St. Joseph...

May 22, 2018

Steven Michael Strasheim, age 56, a resident of Park City, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest.  He was born on June 23, 1961 to Henry and Nancy (Pias) Strasheim.  Steven liked to shop and he especially loved being with his family.  He his survived by many nieces and nephews; his siblings, Robert...

May 15, 2018

Mark Allen Behenna, age 42, a resident of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  Born in Waukegan on June 13, 1975, he was the son of John and Karen Behenna.  Mark is survived by his son, Marcus, of Waukegan; his ex-wife and mother of Marcus, Laura Behenna; nieces and nephews, Michael Behenna,...

May 15, 2018

Samuel Carrillo, age 61, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Journey Care in Barrington. He was born June 21, 1956 in El Parral, Zacatecas, Mexico to Irineo and Josefa Carrillo. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. Samuel is survived by his wife, Maria, whom he married 42...

May 14, 2018

Francisco Hernandez, age 88, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home. He was born in Mexico on January 22, 1930. Francisco was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Round Lake. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Aurora Hernandez; 9 children, 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He is...

May 13, 2018

Walter Adrian Shank Sr., 94, a resident of Wildwood, IL on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Spring Meadows in Libertyville, IL.  He was June 11, 1923 in Tunnelton, WV to Walter and Anna (nee: Blotchett) Shank.  Walter was a member of Local 250 for over 50 years.  He was a highly skilled craftsman and worked professionally as a carpenter. ...

May 12, 2018

Michael L. Snyders, 74, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away May 12, 2018 at his home. He was born June 14, 1943 in Wheeling, IL to Andrew and Dorothy Snyders. Michael was a veteran having served for the US Navy from 1961 to 1965. He had worked for Lake Forest Hospital as Head Groundskeeper for 20 years. Michael...

May 12, 2018

Dorothy B. Leska, 63, a resident of Sugar Land, TX, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Houston, TX.  She was born September 29, 1954 in Chicago, IL.  She was retired and worked as a retail clerk.    Dorothy is survived by her husband of 32 years, William, her daughter, Heather Leska; her sister, Jeanne Strassburger; and her many nieces...

May 10, 2018

Daniel R. Wimmer, age 62, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville. He loved to play with his dogs, cook and plant flowers. Danny is survived by his sister, Janette Wimmer; 2 aunts, Violet Traub and Ruth Forster; 6 step children, Meredith Matthews, Calvin (Kayla) Moore, Jessica (Vince) LoPiccolo, Carla...

May 8, 2018

Jennifer L. Doherty, 34, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 8, 2018 at her home.  She was born May 2, 1984 in McHenry to Dan and Deborah Doherty.  Jennifer is survived by her parents Dan and Deborah Doherty, her daughter Abigail McGuire, her boyfriend and father of her daughter Nick McGuire, her grandfather Arnie (Pat Ryan)...

May 6, 2018

Richard "RF" D. Fitch, 71, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home.  He was born February 20, 1947 in Pineville, WV to Lance and Nellie Fitch.  Richard enjoyed karaoke, hunting, boating, and working on cars.  He was retired and worked for Ravenswood Hospital and Neurological Orthopedic Institute of Chicago.  Richard loved Miller...

May 4, 2018

William P. Dennis, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Riverwoods, IL.  He was born December 1, 1937 in Oak Park, IL to Nathaniel and Mary Dennis.  Bill was a Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War.  He worked as a Lake County Deputy and a bus...

May 1, 2018

Virgil (Dean) Hughes, 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1936 in Des Moines, IA. Dean's humor and love for his family was well known and admirable to all that knew him. Dean served in the US Army from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1959.  He...

Apr 28, 2018

Christopher J. Pickard, 32, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018.  He was born May 10, 1985 in Lake Forest to Kelly Pickard and Scott Buschick.  Chris loved the Chicago Bears and practical jokes.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his daughters.  Chris is survived by his parents, Kelly Pickard and Scott Buschick,...