OBITUARIES

Jul 31, 2016

Patricia M. Wicinski, 76, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016.  She was born in Chicago and raised in Round Lake.  Patsy retired from Baxter.  She was a livewire, had a generous spirit, and a strong-willed woman who ensured that no one left her house without "good conversation", "plenty of laughter", and "lots-o-love"!!  Patsy...

Jul 31, 2016

Ronald William Siggeman, 78, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his home.  He was born June 23, 1938 in Chicago. A retired sheetmetal worker for Local 73 of Chicago, Ronald was also a member of the Free Masons.  He was the widower of Katherine E. Siggeman.  He was the father of Deborah (Tim) McAvoy, Ronald (Linda),...

Jul 31, 2016

Linda B. Meek, 60, a resident of Park City, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 12, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Margaret Moss.  Linda had worked for Cardinal Health for many years.  Linda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Paul, her daughter Dawn (Stephen)...

Jul 26, 2016

Mary Soder, age 76, of Grayslake passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born October 12, 1939.  A member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein, Mary was also active in the Exchangettes Club, Grayslake Park District, and St. Mary's Church.  She was a retired Office Manager at Country...

Jul 20, 2016

Deborah Ann Billeck passed away at the age of 64 on July 20, 2016. Beloved Daughter of Elaine Billeck and the late Frank Billeck. Loving Mother of Hilary Clostermery, Althea Smith, Megan Merriman and Emilie Clostermery. Proud Grandmother to Milo, Silas, Ellie and Cora. She is survived by nine siblings: William (Bill), Denise, Frank, Robert (Duck), Donna, Diane...

Jul 14, 2016

Raymond S. Jarecki, 73, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home with his family beside him.  He was born August 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Helen Jarecki.  Ray was a longtime Brunswick employee and White Sox fan, enjoyed golf, retirement, the company of friends and family, and took extreme pride...

Jul 12, 2016

Kathleen Ann Crowley, age 76, of Round Lake, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.  She was born June 30, 1940 in Chicago to Walter and Kathryn (nee Kuehner) Crowley.  Kathy loved the Blackhawks.  She also loved to crochet and loved to bake and make cookies. Kathy had a very generous heart.  She is survived by...

Jul 12, 2016

Jose Villamil Alonzo, age 86, of Hainesville, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born August 30, 1929 Dagupan City, Philippines to Jose T. and Leoncia (Villamil) Alonzo. Jose was a former employee of Voice of America and EWTN-Alabama. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake....

Jul 11, 2016

Emmit H. Lehman, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. He was born May 16, 1930 in Jackson, MI to Clarence and Mary Lehman. Emmit was a veteran having served with the US Army and was a Scout Master and Cub Pack Leader with the Boy Scouts. He worked in the food industry his...

Jul 11, 2016

Gregory Allen Pankow, 69, of Third Lake passed away Monday July 11, 2016 peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side, after a brief illness. He was born May 10 th , 1947 in Chicago to Edwin and Emma Pankow. Gregory was baptized into the Christian faith on May 25 th , 1947 and made public...

Jul 9, 2016

Robert W. Lowery of Wildwood, IL was born in St. Louis on May 25, 1953. He passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at home after his courageous battle with cancer.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Marilyn (nee Burtscher) Lowery; his brother Milton James Lowery Jr. (Barbara), his sisters Mary Catherine Zeilmann, Margaret...

Jul 8, 2016

Michelle Kowalski-Helle, age 57, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born March 5, 1959 in Southampton, PA. She was an architect and mother. Michelle is survived by her husband, Robert H. Helle whom she married on September 16, 1989; daughter, Emily; son, Andrew; brother, Nick; sisters, Celeste and Lisa. She was preceded in...

Jul 6, 2016

Bryce William Carus, 76, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 6, 2016 at Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI.  He was born September 14, 1939 in Chicago, IL.  He received his BA degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois, began his career at Stewart-Warner and retired from Alcatel-Lucent.  Bryce loved to roller skate and was...

Jul 3, 2016

Maxine L. Leckman, 96, a Lake County resident of 69 years, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at her home in Libertyville. She was born January 11, 1920 in Hayfield, MN to Nordean and Julia (nee: Simonson) Lee. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Maxine was a charter member of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in...

Jul 2, 2016

Larry Ray Brewer, 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born February 17, 1936 in Woodstock, IL to Charles and Ruth (nee: Gathman) Brewer. Larry was an veteran having served with the US Army. He was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed fishing, and loved family...

Jul 2, 2016

Germaine "Jeri" M. Blanchard, 81, a resident of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at her home. She was born January 14, 1935 in Stacyville, IA to Chryst and Mildred Mullenbach. Jeri had many artistic talents including interior decorating, sewing, and playing the piano. She was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in...

Jul 1, 2016

Mercedes L. Wisniewski, 24, a resident of Round Lake Park and Lakemoor, passed away from natural causes, July 1, 2016. She was born January 13, 1992 in Waukegan. Mercedes is survived by her parents Kathy (David) Kemppi and Robert (Lisa) Wisniewski, her fiancé Ricky Stevens, her children Anastazya Wisniewski and Natalie Stevens, her siblings Alexis Wisniewski, Ace Wisniewski, and...

Jun 29, 2016

Vicki Fern Smith, age 61, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. She was born January 29, 1955 to Robert Bell and Patricia Bell-Zeman. Vicki loved reading, being outside in nature and boating. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Mark; her children, Tim (Lacey) Bell of Pittsburgh, PA...

Jun 28, 2016

Gerald R. Carlson, age 80, of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home.  He was born June 8, 1936 in Chicago to Harry and Alice (nee Wayner) Carlson.  He was an avid Cubs fan and loved Christmas.  He was retired from the US Government—SSA.  He was also co-owner, president of Heritage Trail Mall, Wilmette.  Gerald...

Jun 27, 2016

Ruth Miller, 63, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1953 in Libertyville to Richard and Jeanette (nee: Dunn) Edwards. For most, you may think of death as the final page.  However, for Ruth Miller, the woman formerly known as Aunt Fudge,...