OBITUARIES

Aug 27, 2016

Kimberly Ann Banks (nee: Kolb), 40, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at her home in Fox Lake.  She was born February 29, 1976 in Clearwater, FL to Daniel and Eileen (nee: Seketa) Kolb.  Kim loved the water and boating.  She was a diehard Blackhawks fan. Kimberly was a loving, kind, and wholehearted friend...

Aug 25, 2016

Robert G. Stensloff, 77, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Robert was born September 10, 1938 in Chicago, IL to William and Stella Stensloff.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 10am until 12pm with the funeral service commencing at 12pm...

Aug 25, 2016

Bonnie L. Rockenbach, 88, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Aug. 25, 2016, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Rudy and Madge Winters. Bonnie was a 76 year resident of Grayslake, IL and attended Warren High School, where she met the love of her life, Doug. They united in marriage June 28, 1947 after...

Aug 23, 2016

Ken Harper, age 50, of Grayslake, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Chicago.  He was born June 1, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio, to John and Virginia Harper.  Ken grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey and graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Science degree.  Ken worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 18 years, most recently with...

Aug 23, 2016

Stephen M. Combs, 40, a resident of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016.  He was born September, 13, 1975 in Lake Forest, IL.  Stephen was a filmmaker, screenwriter, director and cinematographer.  He was particularly proud of his work with academy award winning cinematographer, Haskell Wexler and his role as cinematographer on the 2009 film, "The First Breath of...

Aug 19, 2016

Eleanore T. Lindh, 91, a long-term resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016.  She was born October 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Madge Reiser.  Eleanore was a long standing member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and was a member of the choir.  Eleanore is survived by her sons John Lindh, Tom Lindh, and David...

Aug 12, 2016

Paul M. Zwiener, age 57, of Wildwood, IL passed away Friday, August 12 th , 2016 in Libertyville, IL. He was born September 5 th , 1958 in Blue Island, IL to Dietmar and Antoinette Zwiener.  He was a member of the Boscobel Midwest Great River Rally.

Paul is survived by his children, Michael Zwiener of Phoenix,...

Aug 11, 2016

Virginia T. Vasey, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Libertyville.  Friends of the family may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be private.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang...

Aug 7, 2016

Bonnie L. Kowalski, 46, a resident of Round Lake Heights, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016 after her courageous fight.  She was born July 24, 1970 in Colorado Springs, CO to John and Kyung Sook Dersam (nee Chang).

Bonnie loved to cook and she also loved Disney and the Minions.  She shared...

Aug 5, 2016

William F. McGrath, 78, a resident of Third Lake, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at his home.  He was born October 6, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Alphonse and Hazel McGrath.  Bill attended and graduated from St. Mel's High School in 1955.  He was the past co-owner of Durty Nelly's in Palatine and had worked for Illinois Bell/AT&T...

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...