OBITUARIES

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)...

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...