OBITUARIES

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...

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...