OBITUARIES

Aug 8, 2015

Heidemarie A. Haqq, 72, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Loyola Hospital in Chicago. She was born January 18, 1943 in Germany. Heide was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Heide is survived by her husband of over 25 years, Ivan Haqq, her sons Marc and Peter Collori, her grandchildren Nicholas and Gina Collori,...

Aug 6, 2015

James E. McCullough, 77, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Thursday August 6, 2015, in Libertyville, IL. He was born January 5, 1938 in Toledo, OH, to Theodore and Magdelyn McCullough. James worked for Abbot Labs for 24 years in the diagnostic division as a principal computer analyst. He was a member of the Lake County Astronomical Society, the...

Aug 5, 2015

Betty-Ann Cecilia Brady (nee: Schinkel), a resident of Round Lake since 1947 passed away August 5, 2015 at her home. She was born August 30, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Elizabeth Schinkel. Betty-Ann worked for Lakeland Newspapers in Grayslake, IL for many years, as well as the Round Lake Area Park District before retiring in January 2000....

Aug 5, 2015

Amy Elizabeth Rathunde, 43, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away on August 5, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1972 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Craig and JoAnn Ellison, (nee High). Amy was an avid animal and nature lover, but most of all loved her family. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Russ whom she married on October...

Aug 4, 2015

Leo Herbert Nemiro, 87, a resident of Crystal Lake, passed away August 4, 2015 at Sunrise Senior Living in Crystal Lake, IL. He was born May 27, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Emma (nee; Dotzuer) Nemiro. Leo was a retiree of Nicor Gas. Leo is survived by his children Jeff (Heather) of Mattawa, ON, Canada, Neal (Angie)...

Aug 3, 2015

Adele Frances Yore (Doherty) of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of the late Michael Francis Yore, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 91 years of age. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Adele was the loving mother of Patricia (James) Hunter, Sheila Yore, Michael Yore, Daniel (Laura) Yore,...

Aug 3, 2015

Kenneth W. Worthey, 65, of Grayslake passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 with his family by his side. Ken was born on January 20, 1950 in Newton, Illinois, to Frank and Rosemary Worthey (nee Erwin). Ken was a proud Vietnam War veteran, having served two combat tours, the second of which was with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment...

Jul 28, 2015

Ronald B. Gorrill Sr., 80, a 47 year resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 28, 2015. He was born June 5, 1935 in Cicero, IL to Frank and Amelia Gorrill. Ronald attended the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL. He worked for the Waukegan News Sun for 39 years, was an active member of Waukegan Deaf...

Jul 23, 2015

Carol S. Tasker, 78, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Vista East in Waukegan. She was born November 1, 1936 in Waukegan, Il to Murl and Eva Wolfe. Carol is survived by her children Michael (Monica) Tasker, Tracy (David) Williams, and Todd Tasker, her grandchildren Katie (Danny) Tasker, Will, Mitch (Jess Wyman), Samantha,...

Jul 23, 2015

Norman A. Hill of Grayslake went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2015. He was 86 years old. He passed away while on hospice in Highland Park hospital after a long and courageous battle for years with Lewy Body Dementia and acute COPD. He was born on June 8, 1929 to the late Arthur and the...

Jul 22, 2015

James A. Fitzgerald, age 93, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home. He was born November 21, 1921 in Chicago. All arrangements are private and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jul 18, 2015

Truman Rae Davis Born: August 27, 1939 Died: July 18, 2015

Truman Rae Davis 75 years old of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away unexpectantly at his home on July 18, 2015. Truman joined the United States Airforce in 1956 and served four years as a Sr. Lineman. He was born in Kincaid, Illinois the son of...

Jul 10, 2015

Catherine C. Dressler, 86, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Otto and Marie Lehr. Catherine (Kay) and her late husband, Richard John Dressler Sr. were early residents of Indian Hill Homeowners Association, now known as Round...

Jul 9, 2015

Sharon Johnson, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born Jan. 18, 1931 in Libertyville to Michael and Pearl (nee Hough) Fowler, but was raised by her dear grandmother, Lenora Hough. Sharon attended Libertyville schools, later marrying the love of her life, Gordon R. Johnson. They were...

Jul 5, 2015

Betty Jane Huber, 86, was called home while she slept on the evening of July 5th a blessing for her and a time of grief for us. She was born March 12th 1929 in Dola, Ohio, the middle child of a family of 8 children. Betty was married on December 25th 1947 to Richard Huber in Arlington, Ohio and...

Jul 4, 2015

Bernard "Bernie" S. Tacito, age 62, of Golden, CO, passed away at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL, on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born May 4, 1953 in Oak Park, IL to Salvatore and Angelina (Lentini) Tacito.

Bernie was the son of a barber but you would never know it. When he was young he...

Jul 3, 2015

Viresh Bijawat, 49, a resident of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away Friday July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born April 18, 1966 in India to Mahesh and Radha Bijawat. Viresh is survived by his wife Amita Bijawat and their children. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday July 8, 2015 from 10am until 12pm with a funeral service...

Jul 3, 2015

Edward R. Suris, 57, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2015, at his home. He was born February 15, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Rodolfo and Eladia Suris. Edward had a passion for music, playing with his brother in their band, Eclipse. He was a veteran having served with the US Navy and owned...

Jul 2, 2015

Shawn R. Tokarz, 47, of Lake Villa  passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Shawn loved to fish, garden and especially loved helping others through his garage. He also loved riding motorcycles. He was born on February 13, 1968 in Chicago to Richard and Karen (Wood) Tokarz. Shawn is survived by Anne, the love of his life for 25 years....

Jul 1, 2015

Verlee Ann Jones (nee Miller) , 78, of Grayslake IL, passed away unexpectantly July 1st, 2015, of a sudden stroke at Advocate Condell hospital in Libertyville, Il. She was born in Moline, IL, on April 20th, 1937, to Lillis and Orville "Lefty" Miller. She was a 1955 graduate of Reynolds High School in her hometown of Reynolds, IL. She...