OBITUARIES

Dec 3, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Ruiz on December 3, 2024. Born in Tsingtao, China, Martha was a cherished mother, wife, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many.

Martha was a strong and independent woman whose passion for learning earned her a degree from Florida State College. Martha was adventurous; she began...

Nov 29, 2024

James Edmund Nykol, Jr., age 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 9, 1933 in Chicago to James and Cecelia (nee Hawkinson) Nykol.

James, a loving husband is survived by his wife, Carol, of 67 ½ years whom he married on...

Nov 25, 2024

Kyle Eric Latz, age 65, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on November 25, 2024 at his home.  He was born on August 28, 1959 in Waukegan, IL to Clifford and Virginia (nee Prorock) Latz.

Kyle is survived by his wife, Martha of 39 years; his son, Zachary of Grayslake, IL; his siblings, Mark...

Nov 25, 2024

Patrick P. Orlowski, age 75, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Pat was born on March 17, 1949 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Anthony Orlowski and Agnes (nee Van Slate) Orlowski.

Pat was a man who loved the outdoors. From a young age, he was drawn to hunting and fishing,...

Nov 23, 2024

Nancy Lee Zielonka, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born November 5, 1956 in Chicago to Gilbert and Shirley (nee Logan) Adams.

Nancy is survived by her children, Adam of Grayslake and Katie (Brandon) Borre of Winthrop Harbor; her grandchildren,...

Nov 23, 2024

Sherry L. Volpendesta of Pleasant Prairie WI passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024.  She was born in Highland Park, IL on April 17, 1949 to Robert and Evelyn Kellner,

Sherry is survived by her son Jon (Nancy) Volpendesta, her daughter Melanie (Eric) Guenther, her grandchildren Kaitlin (Alex)Bader, Daniel Volpendesta, Emma, Taylor and Peyton Guenther, and her...

Nov 22, 2024

Alice Barry, age 61, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on November 22, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on December 27, 1962 in Chicago to Leonard and Doris Barry.

Alice is survived by her son, Joshua; her siblings, Lora Barry, John (Carrie) Barry, and Tim Barry; and many...

Nov 22, 2024

Nicolasa Nava de Pineda, 79, a resident of Mundelein, passed away November 22, 2024 in her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born September 10, 1945 in Mexico to Clemente and Catalina Nava.

Nicolasa was a loving mom and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, and playing Bingo. Nicolasa was a strong, resilient, kind...

Nov 19, 2024

Linvel Keith Jackson, 75, of Silverlake, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born February 7, 1949 in Orange California to Wanda Gene (Grene) & William Richard Jackson. He married Roxanne Mary Ogden on July 1, 1989 in Silverlake, WI. As a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, Keith found so much...

Nov 14, 2024

Debra Lynn Gabl, 67, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away November 14, 2024 at her home.  She was born May 13, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Leonore (nee: Simoncelli) Gabl.

Debby had a heart of gold and her generosity was endless.  She loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed cooking for others and...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert S. Vedernack Jr., 51, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 11, 2024 at his home.  He was born May 5, 1973 to Robert Sr. and Elizabeth Vedernack in Pittsburgh, PA.

Robert was always outdoors and generally preferred the company of trees above most other things.   He was an avid car collector and loved his...

Nov 7, 2024

Larry P. Hintz, age 79, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on November 7, 2024 at his home.  He was born on August 31, 1945 in Chicago to Richard and Anita (nee Ossman) Hintz. Larry was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, Larry served with...

Nov 6, 2024

Jacqueline M Hoffmeier, 67 of Round Lake, IL passed away Nov. 6, 2024 at Wealshire Nursing home in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born August 28, 1957 to Jack and Beverly Jacquette.

Jackie was always one for getting the most out of what life had to offer. During her childhood years in Wadsworth IL, she enjoyed horseback riding...

Nov 5, 2024

Pamela Ann Forte, age 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 5, 2024 in Highland Park, IL. She was born on July 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Dolores (nee Suwanski) Maloy. Pam grew up riding horses and won several ribbons for showing them. As a young woman, Pam's goal was always to be...

Nov 5, 2024

Lottie Elizabeth Carter, age 93, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on November 5, 2024 at her home.  She was born on September 14, 1931 in Hawkins, Wisconsin to John and Mary Sokolowski.

Lottie was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Lake Villa, IL.

Lottie is survived by her son, Kevin...

Nov 3, 2024

Kelly E. MacDonald, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 3, 2024 at Northwestern Medical Center in Lake Forest, IL. She was born July 5, 1960 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Thomas and Marlene Stemlar. Kelly spent her career working as a special education teacher, changing the lives of countless students over the years. Her true passion...

Nov 2, 2024

Barbara Elaine Bucci, age 85, passed away on November 2, 2024 at her home in Lindenhurst, IL.  She was born November 3, 1938 in Chicago to Joseph and Emma (nee Allermann) Schultz. Beloved wife to the late Enio Bucci, devoted  mother of Natalie (Paul) Blachowicz, Kathy (Frank) Brown, and Anthony Bucci; loving Nana to Matthew, Brian, Nicole, Kaley, Julia,...

Oct 31, 2024

Maria Irma Carlon, age 80, passed away in her home on October 31 st , 2024 at 8:06am. She was born May 4th, 1944 in Carácuaro Michoacán, Mexico daughter to Graciela and Alejo Cardenas.

As a Mexican immigrant, Maria deeply believed in the American Dream migrating to the U.S. in 1978, seeing it as an opportunity to...

Oct 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Laura L. Jendrzejewski, 72, of Wheeling, Illinois, formerly of Antioch, Illinois, on October 31, 2024. After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Laura embraced her eternal rest, surrounded by love.

Born on February 17, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Laura was a bright light from the very...

Oct 30, 2024

Theodore Lynn Rebstock, 99, a resident of Grayslake, IL, and formerly of LeMars, IA, passed away October 30, 2024, at his home. He was born June 24, 1925, in Elkhart, IN, to Adolph and Redna Rebstock.

A graduate of North Central College in Naperville, IL, Theodore continued his education with a master's degree and a PhD in...