OBITUARIES

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...

Sep 30, 2016

Florene Marie Bohan, 78, formerly of Waukegan passed away Friday. September 30, 2016 at Winchester House in Libertyville.

She was born May 18, 1938 in Buckman MN to the parents of Herman (Margaret) Schamal.

She leaves her son: Michael Bohan of Waukegan.

Services will be privately held.

Arrangements were entrusted to:...

Sep 28, 2016

Lindzey Manlick, age 26, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. She was born November 21, 1989 in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere...

Sep 28, 2016

Charlotte "Pat" A. Scheskie, 96, of Burlington, WI and formerly of Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016.  She was born July 5, 1920 in Deerfield, IL.  Pat is survived by her children Sharon Schlaeger of McHenry, Tom (Betty) Scheskie of Burlington, WI, and Leslie Ann Murphy of Burlington, WI, her 10 grandchildren, her 18 great-grandchildren, and her 6...

Sep 26, 2016

Franz John Baker, age 81, formerly of Round Lake, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Willowfield in Delavan, Wisc. He was born on March 2, 1935 in Chicago and was a Pace bus driver. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie, whom he married on October 13, 1956; daughters, Diane Baker and Barbara Ann (Michael)...

Sep 22, 2016

Victor Anthony Leogrande, 94, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at The Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst where he received wonderful care. He was born July 1, 1922 in Syracuse, NY.  Victor was a World War II veteran having served with the US Army.  He was a lifelong employee of Walgreens and a loving...

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...