OBITUARIES

Sep 3, 2017

Russell Lee Rathunde, age 57, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home. He was born February 9, 1960 in Elmhurst. He was a member of Shepherd of the Lakes Church. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Rathunde of Grayslake; two children, David and Corine; grandson, Tony Jackson four brothers, Steven (Debbie),...

Aug 29, 2017

Adeline Esther Florence (nee: Steidtman) Callos Tessendorf, 88, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away August 29, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.  She was born June 15 1929 in Merrill, WI to Walter and Anna Steidtman.  Adeline was proficient at crossword puzzles and enjoyed crocheting.  Adeline is survived by her children Kirby (Marcia) Callos, Brian (Doris) Callos, and...

Aug 28, 2017

Elsie Jean Justus, 68, of Round Lake Beach passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1948 in Virginia to Mary Magdalene Lester and Burton Justus.

Elsie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Carl Justus; children, Carol Justus of Monroe, WI and Carl (Tracy) Justus...

Aug 24, 2017

Rita J. Obenauf, 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born June 22, 1932 the only daughter of Bernard and Cecelia (nee: Dutzler) Obenauf.  Rita lived most of her life in Fremont Center until moving to Grayslake.  She was an avid Cubs fan and love...

Aug 21, 2017

Jennifer Cathleen Johnson (nee Gibbons), 41, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. She was born January 18, 1976 to Thomas and Mary (nee Clark) Gibbons.

Jennifer is survived by her parents, Thomas and Mary Gibbons; her husband, Patrick Johnson; her 3 children; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Our dearest little girl has joined the...

Aug 21, 2017

Bernice Lis, 94, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017.  She was the beloved mother to Gerald (Elfriede) Lis, grandmother of Jerry Lis, and an aunt to many.  She was preceded in death by her 8 brothers and sisters, her husband John Lis and her son Richard Lis.   A visitation and memorial mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, 2017...

Aug 20, 2017

Marcia Lynn Beake, 64, a resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sisters (the rest of the Dustballs), after a long courageous battle with lung cancer, August 20, 2017 at her home in Ingleside. She was born June 22, 1953 in Sibley, IA to Joseph and Iris Dries (nee: Butz). Marcia loved gardening, nature, birds, hiking, and...

Aug 18, 2017

Debra J. Eness, 65, of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1952 in Chicago, Il to Douglas and Josephine Chamblin. She was a member of Joy Lutheran Church. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother.

Debra is survived her husband, Dan; and children, Amanda, Dana and Scott....

Aug 18, 2017

Laura M. Huseby, 85, formerly of Perley, MN, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Laura is survived by her children Lana (Tim) Madole and John (Elena) Huseby III, her grandchildren Trina (Joe) Metz, Jason (Rebecca) Madole, Jennifer (Steve) Raclaw, and Allison Huseby, and her 9 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death...

Aug 15, 2017

Michael Paul O'Donnell, 53, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away in the loving arms of his family on August 15, 2017. He was born on March 26, 1964 to Joseph and Mary O'Donnell in Des Plaines Illinois, where he grew up with his two sisters Colleen and Suzanne and his younger brother Brian. He will be remembered for his love...

Aug 15, 2017

Robert R. Deabel, 84, a resident of Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Manor Care in Libertyville, IL. He was born May 27, 1933 in Chicago to Paul and Elizabeth (nee: Hirtzig) Deabel. Robert is survived by his sister Joan Bishop, his brother Ronald Deabel, 5 nieces and nephews, 12 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 4 great-great-nieces...

Aug 11, 2017

Ronald A. Jones, Jr., age 83, of Grayslake, IL, passed away of natural causes in the comfort of his own home on August 11, 2017. He was born in Chicago on May 20, 1934 to Marie and Ronald A. Jones, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of Grayslake High School and then a proud "Boilermaker" receiving his Bachelor of...

Aug 9, 2017

Brian Jay Terryberry, 37, of Niles, Ill passed away on August 9, 2017 in Niles. He was born January 7, 1980  in Waukegan to Jim and Jean (nee Pappa) Terryberry.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to ride his Harley and enjoyed attending concerts.

Brian is survived by his parents; brother, Jeff (Wendy) of Fox Lake; 1...

Aug 2, 2017

Elaine M. Watson, 84, a resident of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL.  She was born January 23, 1933 in Minneota, MN to Jules and Mary DeKaiser.  Elaine was a past President of American Legion Womens Auxillary Post 473 in Chicago.  She retired from CPS Wholesale after many years of service. ...

Aug 1, 2017

Dorothy R. Smith, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in Bloomingdale, Il. She was born May 27, 1923 in Chicago to Chester and Anna Fabisheck. In 1941, Dorothy married Charles W. Smith. In the early 1950's, Dorothy moved to Round Lake with her husband and children. She was a long time employee at Heppner Manufacturing. She later relocated...

Aug 1, 2017

Charlene L. Rockenbach (nee Wray), 90, a resident of Grayslake, passed away August 1, 2017.  She was born August 19, 1926 in Waukegan to Charles and Irene Wray (nee Bacigalupo). Charlene loved being a nurse.  She was a member of the United Protestant Church of Grayslake, belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution and loved traveling in the...

Jul 31, 2017

Patricia Loise Timmons (nee Gaughan) passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born January 8, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Loise and Gerard Gaughan.  For 54 years she was a devoted wife to Stephen E. Timmons, Sr.; a loving mother to Stephen Jr. (Ligita), Debra Plant (Robert), and Sharon Neustadt...

Jul 30, 2017

Gail Forman Holmes, 63, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  She was born December 31, 1953 in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Gail was employed as a long time police and fire dispatcher for Glencoe Public Safety.  Gail is survived by her beloved husband, Lyle A. Holmes; father, William C. Forman; brother, James (Laure Ann)...

Apr 27, 2017

Victoria Gloria Sychta, 91, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 21, 1925 in Chicago, IL Joseph and Mary (nee: Szarek) Kruk. Victoria was a member of St. Mary of Vernon and the Vernon Hills Seniors Club. She was...

Apr 26, 2017

Kenneth William Brandal, age 55, a resident of Park City, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born May 20, 1961 in Waukegan, the son of John and the late Ann (2012) Brandal. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a truck driver. He had three children, Brian, Jessica and Christine and was the grandfather to...