OBITUARIES

Sep 22, 2016

Donald Walter Birgerson, age 77 , passed away on September 22, 2016. Donald was born in Chicago, IL to Walter Alfred and Ebba Sophia  Birgerson on June 15, 1939.  He graduated from Wittenberg University in Ohio and was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church. He worked as a Microsystems Sales Consultant and retired from Leica Microsystems after 40...

Sep 21, 2016

Katherine M. Kotulla, 97, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Vernon Hills.   She was born November 21, 1918 in Chicago to Mathias and Katherine (Geisen) Simon.  She spent her early childhood in Aachen, Germany before her family settled in the Northwest side of Chicago.  She married Norbert J. Kotulla in 1941 and they celebrated...

Sep 20, 2016

Florence Groll, age 86, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach on September 20, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  The staff of Hillcrest along with the Hospice group surrounded Florence with care, comfort and compassion during her final days.  From her birth on October 26, 1929 in Morton Grove until her death, she lived a...

Sep 19, 2016

Patricia Kathleen Angelos, age 74, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Vista  Medical Center East in Waukegan.  She was born in Chicago on October 20, 1941 to Harold and Ethel (Schiffelbein) Matthews.  Patricia was a waitress and bartender most of her life.  She loved her son very much and her neighbor, Jeff, whom she called her second son...

Sep 18, 2016

Michael Frances Butler "Tank", a Warren alumni, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born September 21, 1967 in Chicago. Mikey was a phenomenal artist, a lover of music and movies and an avid Notre Dame and Chicago White Sox fan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Butler. He leaves behind his two daughters, Alexandra...

Sep 18, 2016

John(Jack) Flynn born July 22,1933, passed away September 18, 2016. Jack grew up in the Canaryville neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, where he met the love of his life, Dorisann Cox. They married on September 21,1957 at St. Gabriel's Parish and enjoyed 59 wonderful years together. Jack was a beloved father to (the late) Kathleen, Ann, Neil,...

Sep 18, 2016

Jacqueline P. (nee: Schuck) Herskovitz, 84, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical in Libertyville.  She was born August 20, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to Harold and Georgia (nee: Ziebarth) Eggert.  Jacqueline was a member of the Bridge Club, spent many years in a bowling league, and played bingo.  Jacqueline...

Sep 16, 2016

Ellen (Jean) Hazard, 89, of Grayslake IL, passed away September 16, 2016 with family by her side.  Ellen was born in Star, OK on 11/14/26.  She moved to the Zion area after her marriage to Theodore Hazard on December 29, 1945.  They were married 24 years until his death in 1970.  Ellen worked at Zion businesses, One Hour Martinizing,...

Sep 15, 2016

Frank W. Dorfler, 76, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully September 15, 2016.  He was born to Alfred and Ruby (Snyder) Dorfler of Grayslake on August 28, 1940.  Frank was a lifelong resident of Grayslake and had a long career as a truck driver in the Lake County area.  He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, carving and spending time with Reno, his...

Sep 15, 2016

Kenneth Henry Riendeau, age 89, formerly of Rolling Meadows, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Winchester Nursing Home in Libertyville, IL.  He spent his entire career as a sales professional, primarily in the fields of communications, insurance and real estate.

He was the husband of the late Lillian Dolores Riendeau (nee Rompala), whom...

Sep 14, 2016

Roger R. Holland, 73, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Advocate Condell in Libertyville, IL.  He was born November 14, 1942 in Marshfield, Wi to Earl and Agnes Holland.  Roger was a veteran having served with the US Army.  Roger is survived by his wife of 22 years, Patricia, his children Monica (Joe) Rodriguez,...

Sep 12, 2016

Linda Ann Simon, age 48, of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 in Libertyville.  She was born on March 24, 1968 in Chicago.  Linda was retired from Graham C. Stoves and she also was an aquatic specialist at Petco.  Linda is survived by her husband, John W., whom she married on August 18, 1990; her son,...

Sep 10, 2016

Mario Reyes, age 50, of Skokie, passed away at Evanston Hospital in Evanston on Saturday, September 10, 2016.  He was born in Mexico on October 10, 1965 to Jose and Martha (Valadez) Reyes.  Mario was a loving and hard working father.  He was a loyal Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox fan.  He was also a great warrior, fighter...

Sep 3, 2016

Michael Scott Stickels (born December 8, 1961) died suddenly on September 3, 2016 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village.  Formerly of Grayslake, Michael lived his last thirty-two years as a client in one of the Clearbrook facilties, most recently the Fairfax Home in Rolling Meadows.   Mike enjoyed participating in Developmental Training, Special Olympics of Illinois, Clearbrook...

Sep 3, 2016

David John Johnson, age 51, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2016.  He was born in Chicago on August 14, 1965 to Darryl and Irene (Gierman) Lance.  He was known for his outrageous sense of humor.  He loved to fish and ride motorcycles.  He was a great mechanic.  He had a big...

Sep 1, 2016

Marie A. Santoro, age 76, of Round Lake,  formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016.  She was the  loving mother of Roberta (and the late Scott) Baier and Donna (David) Bender. She was the cherished grandmother of David Bender, Stephanie (Brian) Dinter, Stacey Baier, Brian Bender, Anthony Baier, Kevin Bender, Melissa Bender, Willard Cofield, Amanda (Drew)...

Aug 31, 2016

Randal O. Wyatt, age 86, of Gurnee, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan.  He was born July 28, 1930 in Rockford to Clarence and Ruth Blanche (Musser) Wyatt.  Randal loved fishing, boating and camping; and trips to the Florida Keys.  He is survived by his companion, Wanda Gee; his children, Steven Wyatt of...

Aug 31, 2016

Settimo Steve Pollina, age 96, of Hainesville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born August 27, 1920 in Independence, LA, to Rosario and Josephine (Singerella) Pollina.  A veteran of World War II, Settimo was a life-long barber who owned his shops.  He was a devoted and loving family man who...

Aug 29, 2016

Francis "Frank" J. Melchert, 53, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born September 13, 1962 in Evanston, IL to Francis and Olga "Augie" Melchert.  Frank was a 33 year member of the 217 th Air National Guard and had most recently worked for Lambs Farm for...

Aug 28, 2016

George Hanner, 80, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Chicago, IL.  He was born August 11, 1936 in Lake Forest, IL to Henry and Louise Hanner.  George was a veteran of the US Air Force.  He loved to bowl, was a world traveler, enjoyed musicals, and was known to have the greatest smile in...