OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 3, 2017

Roberto M. Gonzalez, 71, a resident of Lincolnshire, IL passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home.  Roberto is survived by his wife of 46 years, Emma, his children Leticia (Roberto) Galicia, Diana (Julio) Figueroa, Daisy (Jose) Salazar, and Patty (Jose) Gonzalez-Huerta, and his grandchildren Allen, Max, Ricky, Camila, Angel, Lily, Julian, Lysette, Juan, Andres, Daniella, Lynette, Nicholas,...

Nov 2, 2017

Mildred A. Johnson, 91, a resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born June 10, 1926 to Elsie and Henry Ahrens. Mildred was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Libertyville.

Mildred is survived by her children, John Johnson of Mundelein and Linda Bettini of Grayslake;...

Nov 1, 2017

Benjamen Carl Daluge, 47, a resident of Round Lake, Il passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL . He was born December 30, 1969 in Lake County to Rueben and Annette Daluge. Ben is survived by his loving wife, Laura of 14 years whom he married on December 31, 2002 in Round Lake;...

Oct 29, 2017

Katherine Horton, age 81, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  There will be a memorial service on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 1350 IL Route 137 in Grayslake, IL.  For information, please call 847-223-8122.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road,...

Oct 29, 2017

Eleanor Jones, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  Eleanor was born in Chicago, IL to Margaret and Herman Dally, on October 19, 1933.  At an early age, she and her family moved to Gages Lake, IL.  After marriage to her husband, Charles J.T. Jones, they made their home in Wildwood, IL where they raised five children and...

Oct 24, 2017

Caren A. Ford, 68, a resident of McHenry, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  She was born February 3, 1949 in Waukegan, IL to Erhardt and Alice (nee: Biddick) William.  Caren was a Corvette fanatic.  Caren is survived by her children Patricia (Arthur) Schultz of Rockford, Sheila Vikre of McHenry, and Debra Ford of McHenry, her beloved grandchildren Richard,...

Sep 6, 2017

Domenico Maniscalco, 89, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.  He was born on September 22, 1927 in Italy to Calogero and Antonina (nee Maurici) Maniscalco.

Domenico is survived by his wife, Angelica (nee Ferrantelli), of 64 years, whom he married on April 25, 1953 in Burgio, Italy.   He is further survived...

Sep 5, 2017

Alice Kathleen Smith, age 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017.  Born in Chicago on October 2, 1936, Alice was a life-long member of St. Joseph's Church in Round Lake.  She was an American Legion Lady-Bug.  She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Family and friends always came first in...