OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 4, 2016

Diane C. Hansen, 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Dorothy Messineo.  Diane enjoyed gambling at the Lady Luck Casino in Marquette, IA and spending time with her grandkids.  Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Daniel,...

Nov 3, 2016

Maria Wieser, age 87, of Lincolnshire, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on January 5, 1929 in Austria. Maria loved to bake and cook. She enjoyed herb, vegetable, and flower gardens. She also liked to read, play cards, knit and crochet. Maria is survived by her sons, Joseph (Nancy)...

Oct 23, 2016

Marilyn L. Roberts, 71, a resident of Lake Villa, IL since 1994 and formerly of Hopewell Junction, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Born in Passaic, NJ on June 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Louis Rehm and Elizabeth Aubel Weber.  Marilyn was a highly respected registered nurse since 1975. She...

Oct 23, 2016

David W. Barnes, 57, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born November, 11, 1958 in Chicago, IL to David and Sonja Barnes. David was an avid guitar player and loved music. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna, his parents David and Sonja Barnes, his children...

Oct 21, 2016

Patricia O. Kokum, 86 passed away Friday, October 21st at her home in Libertyville, IL.

Patricia was born April 4, 1930 to John and Katherine O'Leary. She loved singing in the choir, gardening, and spending time with her large family. She was a long standing volunteer at Advocate Condell Hospital and an active member of St. Joseph's...

Oct 19, 2016

Phyllis Robison, 89, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The daughter of Elizabeth and Arthur "Red" Tindale, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl and all of her siblings: Kenneth (Betty) Tindale, Audrey (Tim) Counihan, Diane (Howie Mordhorst), and Cheryl (the late wife of Jack McLellan); and her brother-in-law John (Norma) Robison. She...

Oct 19, 2016

Lynn M. Pfeifer, 64, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Lake Forest, IL. She was born December 8, 1951 in Chicago to Henry and Carol Pfeifer. Lynn was a beloved teacher at Beach Elementary School in Round Lake Beach for 39 years. Lynn touched lives of many as friend, educator, avid Cubs...

Oct 18, 2016

Howard L. Herber, 75, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, in Libertyville, IL. He was born June 4, 1941 in Waukegan to George and Helen Herber. Howard was a Navy veteran having served during the Bay of Pigs. Howard is survived by his children James (Joan) Herber, Tammy Herber, and Chris (Carrie)...

Oct 13, 2016

Dorothy I. Lindh-White, 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 13, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born March 22, 1923 in Chicago, IL.  Dorothy was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and was a member of the St. Gilbert Choir for over 50 years.  She was also a member of...

Oct 12, 2016

Phyllis Rae Bradley, age 78, of Cary, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Lexington Rehab Center in Lake Zurich. She was born March 6, 1938 in Sycamore to Carl and Lillian Gorbet. Phyllis was an avid reader, who also liked to crochet and loved sports—Cubs, Bears, and Bulls. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years,...

Oct 12, 2016

Ivelisse "Evie" Ruiz Murphy, 50, a resident of South Milwaukee, WI, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. She was born July 19, 1966, in Waukegan, IL to Osvaldo and Anna Ruiz. Evie loved all holidays especially Halloween and Christmas. She was a member of the B'Nai Macccabim Temple in Des Plaines. Evie always had a smile and was able...

Oct 8, 2016

Patricia L. Johnson, 61, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born November 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL.  Patricia is survived by her daughter Jodi (Dave) Reisch, her son Shawn (Jeanine) Hansen, her daughter Jennifer (Philip) Clark, her son Bobby (Danielle) Knowles, and her grandchildren Karina...

Oct 7, 2016

Rita Ann Schmidt was being cared for in her home when she was called to her home in Heaven on October 7, 2016.  Rita was born in Manitowoc, WI on June 3, 1936 to Michael Trainor and Lucy (nee: Sherer) Trainor.  Rita graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, WI in 1953, Manitowoc County Teachers College in 1955 and received...

Oct 3, 2016

Mildred E. Sanecki, 96, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Brookfield and Lyons, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016, in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 15, 1920 in Brookfield to Frank and Mary Zdenek. Mildred had worked as a cook at Richard's Restaurant and was a homemaker. She liked gardening and taking care of her family. Mildred...

Oct 2, 2016

Patricia L. Wells, 61, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She was born March 5, 1955 in Libertyville, IL to Bill and Nellie Saddler. Patricia was most recently an employee of Lincare in Wauconda and was the Committee Chair of the Boyscouts Troop 451. Patricia is survived by...