OBITUARIES

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...

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...