OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2019

Antoinette Lenzen Reimers, 92, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.  She was born December 1, 1926 in Grayslake, IL to Michael G. and Eva Theresa Lenzen.  Antoinette retired from Abbott after 35 years.  She was a long time member of St. Gilbert's and loved to bowl and play bingo.

Antoinette is...

Jan 13, 2019

Robert L. Thorp, 82, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Autumn Leaves in Gurnee.  He was born September 25, 1936 in Waukegan, IL to Alfred and Amanda Thorp.  Robert was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War and worked over 40 years civil service as a computer programmer and...

Jan 12, 2019

Dorothy A. Fitzgibbons, 90, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Autumn Leaves in Gurnee, IL.  She was born November 24, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Ellen Angstmann.  Dorothy grew up and lived in Chicago for most of her life until moving to Lake County.  She enjoyed baking and giving away...

Jan 10, 2019

Jeanne Marie Hansen, age 84, of McCullom Lake passed away January 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 17, 1934 in Chicago to David and Helen (Workowski) Poirer.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the McCullom Lake Village Hall, 4811 West Orchard Drive in McCullom Lake.  In lieu of flowers...

Jan 10, 2019

Paul W. Rateike, 87, a  resident of Hainesville, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL.  He was born on August 8, 1931 in Palatine, IL to Paul and Anna Rateike.  Paul was a veteran having served for the US Army and worked for over 40 years as a plumber with Union #130.   He was...

Dec 6, 2018

Jeanie D. Wiles passed on Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was born in Lima, OH on February 5, 1961. She lived most of her adolescent life in northwest Ohio. She came from a large family which include her brothers, Robert (Amy) Mohler and Michael (Cindy) Derrow; sisters, Dawn (Michael) Schilling, Laura Mann, Ginger Dempsey, Debra (Michael) Baker, Vicky (Dave)...

Dec 5, 2018

William T. Giova, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 26, 1926 in Italy to Tony and Nina Giovacchini.  William was a World War II veteran having served with the US Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard the USS Walter X. Young.  He was a member of...

Dec 2, 2018

Marilyn R. Shaver, age 64, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after a three year battle with liver disease.  She was born October 12, 1954 in Waukegan to Murlin (Bud) and Loretta Marshall.  Marilyn was an aviation enthusiast, who, earlier in life, had earned hours towards getting her...

Dec 1, 2018

Katherine A. Hill, 62, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Grove on the Lake in Zion, IL. She was born June 3, 1956 in Waukegan, IL to Kenneth and Jane Henning. Katherine is survived by her children Michelle Hill and Brian (Heather Vesler) Hill, her grandchildren Miranda, Brody, Gabrielle, and Annabelle,...

Nov 27, 2018

David L. Campbell, age 65, a resident of Round Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was born on March, 5, 1953 to Julian and Josephine Campbell. Born in Chicago, he moved with his family to Mundelein when he was two years old. David graduated from Mundelein High School and attended the University...

Nov 23, 2018

Beverly H. Hubbard, age 67, a long-time resident of Grayslake, passed away November 23, 2018 after a hard-fought battle against breast cancer. Bev demonstrated her kindness, loving spirit and bravery until the end.  As a devoted member of the Lake County community, Bev worked 30 years at the College of Lake County, retiring in 2014 from the Foundation Office,...

Nov 18, 2018

On Sunday, November 18, 2018, Krista M. Hook, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away suddenly at the age of 31 years. Krista was born December 18, 1986, in Lake Forest, Illinois and grew up in Lake Villa, Illinois. She attended Grayslake High School and studied psychology at the University of Iowa and Northeastern Illinois University. Krista was endlessly giving,...

Nov 17, 2018

Rosemary E. Angstmann, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Autumn Leaves in Gurnee. She was born August 16, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Ellen Angstmann. Rosemary worked for Mrs. Stevens Candy in Chicago and a number of bakeries in Chicago for many years. Rosemary is survived by her sister Dorothy...

Nov 16, 2018

Eileen Maria Varisco, 71, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home. She was born January 20, 1947 in Chicago to Alfred and Vicenta (nee: Pereda) Thompson. Eileen loved to cook with her husband and spend time with her grandchildren. Eileen is survived by her husband of 48 years, Frank, whom she...

Nov 11, 2018

Marjorie Susan Bennett, age 76, of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry.  She was born in Chicago on May 21, 1942 to Creston and Ruth (Hill) Newell.  She was a corporate travel manager during her lifetime.  Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Anthony) Ruscitti; her two grandchildren, Jennifer and Anthony; her...

Nov 11, 2018

Sophie T. Michno, 96, passed away on November 11, 2018. She was the beloved mother of Christina Ritter, Ronald Michno, and Ron's wife, Pauline; grandmother to Jessica and Alissa Ritter and Pauline's children, Elizabeth, Connie and Ray; sister of Joanne Boratyn; nephew, James Boratyn and Bernadette (Jimmy and Melissa Boratyn and Jackie Boratyn); nieces, Linda, Marilyn and Carol, and...

Nov 6, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" R. Fox, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 6, 2018 at his home.  He was born January 25, 1932 in Waukegan to Lawrence and Mary Fox.  Larry was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War, earning the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Korea Medal, Nation Defense Service Medal, and...

Nov 5, 2018

Rita Maria Denison, age 88, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Winchester House in Libertyville.  She was born September 12, 1930 in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy to Alberto and Francesca Cappano. The oldest of three girls, Rita grew up in the Italian countryside with her sisters, Eda and Emma. She met her husband, Malcolm,...

Nov 3, 2018

Jacquelin J. Schippers (née Liautaud), 87, of Grayslake, Illinois, formerly of Northbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on November 3, 2018, fittingly on the feast of St. Martin de Porres; the Patron Saint of mixed race peoples. She was born April 17, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, to John Numa and Ethel May...

Nov 2, 2018

Michael Herman, 45, of Gurnee passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 27, 1973 in Lake Forest, IL. He was a laborer for the Warren Township Highway Department. Michael is survived by his wife, Jennifer (nee Slobodzian) Herman; his children, Madison (age 16) and Andrew (age 11); his mother, Mary Geryol;...