OBITUARIES

Dec 22, 2017

Carol J. (nee: Beard) Kurban, 75, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 in Crystal Lake.  She was born July 11, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Carroll and Jean Beard.  Carol worked for Peppermint Stick Preschools in both Grayslake and Round Lake for over 25 years.  Carol is survived by her children Lori Lindquist, and...

Dec 20, 2017

John Franklin Burchett, 66, a resident of Antioch and a long time resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born August 28, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Verna (nee: Gibbs) Burchett.  John is survived by his daughter Sarah Burchett of Prescott, AZ, his domestic partner Gail Knowles, his...

Dec 13, 2017

Judith Markus, age 68, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home.  She was born on April 10, 1949 in Chicago.  Surviving her are her husband, Harold, whom she married on February 12, 1999; her son, Daryl Wickersheim of Round Lake Beach; her son, Jason (Patty) Wickersheim of Medford, WI; brothers, Edward (Marge)...

Dec 11, 2017

Marilyn Joyce Walz, 87 of Lindenhurst, IL, joined Her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2017. She is welcomed into heaven by her daughter Barbara L. Geary, Great-Grandson Lane E. Geary, son-in-law Robert J. Fox, her brother-in-law Bill Blake and her loving parents Everette and Kathryn Hook.

Born in Waukegan, IL, Marilyn lived with her adoring husband,...

Dec 10, 2017

Bernard Robert Slesnick, 88, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Cleveland, OH and Greenville, PA, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 26, 1929 in Greenville, PA.  Bernard is survived by his wife Barbara Horn-Slesnick, whom he wed on July 26, 1953, his son Steven (Susan) Slesnick,...

Dec 1, 2017

Jesus Amaro, 72, a resident of Round Lake, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones, Friday, December 1, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 15, 1945 in Monterrey, NL. Mexico to Florencio and Belen Amaro.  Jesus was devoted to his church and family.  He made an impact to all those...

Nov 29, 2017

Patricia Rebecca Hunt, age 58, a resident of Rolling Meadows, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at her home. She was born December 15, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Donald and Mary Hunt. Patricia was an active member of the Chicago Collation Against War and Racism, Chicago Area Peace Action, Northwest Peace and Education Project. She was the Co-Founder...

Nov 27, 2017

Lou was born on February 5, 1915 to Fred and Martha Wagner.  She passed on Monday, November 27, 2017 at her home in Grayslake as she wished.  Lou grew up on her parents' farm on Peterson Rd. in what was then known as Fremont Center.  After her marriage to Louie Blasius in 1938, she moved to Grayslake where she...

Nov 26, 2017

Patricia "Pat" O'Malley, age 76, formally of Gurnee passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Arlington Heights, Il. She was born on August 22, 1941in Utica, NY to Dan and Peggy Sinnott. She lived in Northern Lake County for almost 50 years. She made many friends and had many wonderful experiences in that time. She taught high school...

Nov 23, 2017

Jack Charles Kasper, 63, a resident of Grayslake passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home.  He was born June 6, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Elaine Kasper.  Jack is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara, whom he married on June 5, 1982 at Prince of Peace.  He is further survived by his children...

Nov 19, 2017

Beverly Ann Cianciola, 74, a resident of Spring Grove and formerly of Hainesville, IL passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at her home.  She was born August 20, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Florence Latala.  Beverly was a previous member of St. Gilbert Parish and was a retiree of Abbott Labs after 20 years of service.  She...

Nov 15, 2017

Gearld James Dittmer, age 80, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at his home. He was born June 1, 1937 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Darlene, whom he married on June 6, 1958. Gearld is survived by his children, Kathleen, Geraldine (Steven) of Nebraska, Jeffery (Tracy),...

Nov 15, 2017

Lillian Louise Hayes, age 86, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach.  She was born November 24, 1930 in Bismark, MO to John Calvin and Jane "Jennifer" Abel.  Lillian was a born again Christian.  She is survived by her two children, Susan (Mark) McClellan of Oklahoma City, OK...

Nov 13, 2017

Robert E. Scofield Jr., 82, a resident of Mundelein, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 in Lincolnshire, IL.  He was born June 30, 1935 in Gary, IN to Robert and Shirley Scofield.  Robert enjoyed photography, astronomy, and stained glass.  Robert is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lynn, his children Katherine (Richard) Anderson, Michael (Kerri) McGowan, and Kelly...

Nov 12, 2017

Ellis "Randy" Ezell, 58, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was a veteran who proudly served in the US Navy for 9 years and retired as an Air Traffic Controller from O'Hare Airport. Randy is survived by his wife, Suzy; his children ("The Magnificent 7"), Nicole, Eric, Sarah, Kyle, Danielle, Eric, and...

Nov 12, 2017

Judith "Judy" E. Barna, 77, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.  She was born November 13, 1939 in Hungary to Laszlo and Esther Kaszonyi.  Judy worked as a secretary for Congressman Barrett O'Hara in Washington DC before opening her own ceramics shop, Judy's Ceramic Station, in Round Lake....

Nov 12, 2017

James "Jim" Erickson, 51, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with colon cancer since February of 2017.  He was born July 10, 1966 to Ronald and Judy Erickson.  Jim was a great man, compassionate and always willing to lend a hand to help.  He coached baseball, soccer, and was a former GNHS...

Nov 6, 2017

James F. Shelton III, 50, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2017.  A memorial service will be held in his honor on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 11am until 4pm with a 2pm firefighter ceremony at the Knollwood Fire Department 14 N. Skokie Highway Knollwood, IL 60044.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Nov 3, 2017

Gerald S. Baraksa, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 as his home.  Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go...

Nov 3, 2017

Brian K. Wilson, 55, a resident of Grayslake (formerly of Evanston, IL), passed away suddenly Friday, November 3, 2017.  He was born June 8, 1962 in Kansas City, MO.  Brian was very athletic and enjoyed playing rugby throughout his high school and college career as well as for the Lincoln Park Club.  He played softball with the Grayslake Park...