OBITUARIES

Apr 18, 2017

LeRoy O'Dell. Gwaltney, 82, lifetime resident of Gages Lake, IL passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. He was born July 9, 1934 in Gages Lake, IL to Elza and Grace Gwaltney. LeRoy was a lifetime farmer retiring in 1991 and then worked as a truck driver for Lodesky and Genesis. He was a charter member of...

Apr 14, 2017

Paul Martin Busch, 30, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away April 14, 2017 at his home.  He was born May 6, 1986 in McHenry, IL to Martin Busch and Pamela (nee: Lavallee) Blair.  Paul was a member of the Local 802 Painter's Union, taking pride in all his painting jobs.  He enjoyed fishing with his friends and wife.  His Mustang...

Apr 13, 2017

Richard James Kuzmanoff, 66, a resident of Third Lake, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. He was born January 11, 1951 in Gary, IN to Chris and Louise Kuzmanoff. Richard was retired from CNA Insurance and XL Catlin Group. Richard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anna, his sons Joseph, Christopher...

Apr 9, 2017

Donald Edward Goebelt, 92, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, quietly passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 10, 1925 in Deshler, OH to Ethel Dietrich and Edward Goebelt.  Don worked as a carpenter and built almost all of the homes he lived in.  He was a great...

Apr 8, 2017

Robert John Forsman, 83, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born May 13, 1933 in Detroit, MI. His parents, Alpheld and Edward Forsman, raised their family in Crystal Falls, MI where Robert had many fond memories. Robert served in the Korean...

Apr 8, 2017

Dorothy Mae Guldan, 95, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Libertyville, IL. She was born April 28, 1921 in Hammond, IN. Dorothy was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and had worked as a piano teacher. Dorothy is survived by her children Dorothea (Tom) Marek, John (Karolyn) Guldan, and Douglas Guldan, her...

Apr 7, 2017

LeRoy "Lee" William Renis, 79, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born April 7, 1938 in Morton Grove, IL to Edward William and Alma (nee: Eberlein) Renis. Lee loved to support North Chicago Community High School Basketball. He enjoyed gardening, was an honorary member...

Apr 2, 2017

John A. Rodriguez, 68, a resident of Vernon Hills, IL passed away April 2, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born August 13, 1948 in Puerto Rico.  John was retired from the US Navy.  John is survived by his wife Dawn Rodriguez, whom he wed on December 20, 1994, his children George (Basia) Rodriquez,...

Mar 31, 2017

Josephine Virginia Loar, 91, a resident of Grayslake, Il passed away Friday March 31, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL .  She was born February 20, 1926 in Chicago to Jerome and Mary (nee: Perone) Genualdi.  Josephine loved to cook, knit, and crochet, but most of all loved her family.  Josephine is survived by her children James...

Mar 30, 2017

John S. Aprile Jr., 57, a resident of Joliet, IL with his brother Michael Aprile for two years and his mother for the last two months, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Presence Markel Knipprath in Clifton, IL.  He was born August 22, 1959 in Kankakee, IL to John Sr. and Mona (nee: Scurrah) Aprile.  John loved animals...

Mar 24, 2017

Lois A. Bay, 82, a resident of Ingleside, IL passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Lexington of Lake Zurich, IL. She was born December 4, 1934 in Aurora, IL. Lois was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Ingleside.  She was retired from Illinois Bell in 1990 and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Lois is...

Mar 15, 2017

Brian R. Bovill, 30, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away March 15, 2017. He was born February 2, 1987 in Waukegan, IL to Howard Duncan and Diane Foreman. Brian is survived by his mother Diane Foreman, his father Howard Duncan, his step-father Wally Foreman, his daughter Madison Bovill, his siblings Walter Foreman, Amber Foreman, and Amanda Foreman,...

Mar 8, 2017

Betty L. Schulz passed on March 8, 2017, surrounded by loving family, friends, and staff, in the care of JourneyCare Hospice and The Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, where she lived with Alzheimer's disease for 8 years. Betty was born in Chicago on May 13, 1929, to Albin and Maybelle (Gullbrandsen) Johnson. She attended Elmhurst College for two...

Dec 9, 2016

Robert Taylor, 72, passed away December 9, 2016, at his home.

Mr. Taylor was the eldest child of George and Blanche Taylor. He was born September 12, 1943 in Belleville, IL. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1961. He went to Illinois State University and completed a Bachelor's and a Master's degree. Professionally, he coached basketball...

Nov 26, 2016

Floyd A. Norris, 89, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at his home.  He was born September 21, 1927 in Kenneth, MN to Merle and Lizzie Norris.  A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 10am at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery 33100 N. Hunt Club Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048.  All funeral arrangements...

Nov 25, 2016

Elaine M. Cholewa, 90, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at her home.  She was born March 19, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Viola Wos.  Elaine is survived by her children Joseph C. Cholewa Jr. and Bonnie Cholewa, her siblings Lawrence (Nancy) Wos and Yvonne (James) Palermo, and her niece Jacquelyn.  She was...

Nov 18, 2016

Dolores "Lori" Gilberts, 89, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Brookdale in Vernon Hills, IL. She was born January 6, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Lori was a member of the Gurnee Womens Club and had worked as an administrative assistant. Lori is survived by her nephews Don (Maureen) Hofert, Kenneth (Suzanne) Hofert, and...

Nov 11, 2016

ANGEL L. MELENDEZ 64, United States Marine Corp Veteran of Zion, IL passed away on November 11, 2016. Angel was born to Felix and Ana (Alvarez) Melendez of Waukegan on December 20, 1951 in Vega Baja, PR, was one of 10 children. Was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Attended Maryville Academy in Des Plaines IL and continued his...

Nov 9, 2016

Marion W. Lewis, age 89, a resident of Round Lake passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born in Swan Creek, IL to William and Cecil (Mayfield) Lewis. He was a long-time public school teacher. He is survived by his wife Mildred E. (nee Shipman), his children, and grandchildren

Nov 4, 2016

Brian Wayne Hamm, age 48, of Mundelein passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at his home. H e was born March 8, 1968 in DuPage County to Robert and Donna Hamm. Brian was a successful civil engineer for over 15 years. He loved Chicago sports, his favorite teams being the Cubs and Bears. When at home he enjoyed watching...