OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 30, 2015

Robert W. Corbett, 21, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away June 30, 2015. He was born July 20, 1993 in Macomb, IL to Robert and Mary Ellen Corbett. Robert was a Junior at Western Illinois University in Macomb, where he was a member of the National Honors Society. He was a lifeguard at the YMCA in Lindenhurst,...

Jun 28, 2015

Elsie M. Schroeder, 69, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday June 28, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Edward Schroeder, survived by her mother Agnes Poehler, her daughters Kathy and Susan (Brian) Bako, her granddaughter Emma Bako, her sister Patricia (Jack) Fosdick, and her brother Tom Poehler. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Poehler....

Jun 27, 2015

Steven E. Dulak, 46, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Chicago. He was born August 14, 1968 in Park Ridge, IL to Stanley and Florence Dulak. Steve loved the Cubs and the Blackhawks, but his greatest passion was his love of all animals. He worked for Petco for over 10 years, most recently...

Jun 26, 2015

Robert H. Ziemann, 94, of Grayslake, passed away on June 26, 2015 in Libertyville at the Manor Care Rehab Facility. Bob was born on July 23, 1920 in Chicago,  to John and Lucille Ziemann (nee: Dominick). Bob was an avid Cubs fan, golfer, fisherman, member of Knights of Columbus and World War II verteran.  He was a snow bird,...

Jun 21, 2015

Aaron D. Carl, 56, a resident of Round Lake, passed away June 21, 2015 at his home. He was born June 28, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Julian and Zoe Goodman and was raised by his other father Sam Carl. Aaron was a lifelong hockey fan. Aaron is survived by his children Chloe and Alexander Carl, his father Sam(Joan)...

Jun 19, 2015

Juanita Tierney, 83, a resident of Wildwood, IL passed away June 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 6, 1932 in West Frankfort, IL to Eugene and Ethel Eberhardt. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband John F. Tierney, her daughter Mary Steffen, and her infant son Michael. She lived a life of service as a...

Jun 18, 2015

Susan E. Kondracsek, 64, a resident of Deerfield, IL passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Waukegan, IL. She was born July 17, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Emil and Dorthy Kondracsek. Susan worked as a caregiver. She is survived by her son Cody (Lindsey) Waggoner, her daughter Gianna Marino, her grandchildren Hannah and Abby, her brother Paul (Terry)...

Jun 18, 2015

Barbara Ann Serviss, age 45, of Hainesville passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born on December 22, 1969 in Chicago to Tadeusz and Maria (nee Wolinski) Stefanczyk. Barbara loved to take pictures. She loved to garden, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Tim, who she married...

Jun 16, 2015

Jacquelyn L. Olisar, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at her home.  Retired owner of Jackie's Hallmark in Antioch,  Jacquelyn was born on May 12, 1931 in Chicago to Herbert and Blanche Hanf.  She is survived by one sister, Beverly Kline, three sons, Robert L. (Ellie) Kennedy, Gregory L. (Cindy) Kennedy and Jerome F. (Ann)...

Jun 8, 2015

Albert G. Heimos Jr., 68, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Alden of Long Grove. He was born July 3, 1946 in Chicago. Albert was a fan of NASCAR especially Jeff Gordon. Albert is survived by his children Scott (Kari) Heimos and Jodi Heimos, his granddaughter Amanda Heimos, his siblings Arthur Heimos, Alen (Marcy)...

Jun 3, 2015

Dorothy Ruth Andry nee(Smith), 88, of Grayslake passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Andry, survived by her children Michael(Pam), Dennis, Pam Gale(Jay), seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one sister. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.  Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road,...

May 29, 2015

Fernando Suarez III, 23, a resident of Lakemoor, passed away May 29, 2015. He was born June 14, 1991 in Evanston, IL to Fernando Jr. and Gudelia Suarez. Fernando was a United States Marine Corp Reservist, he was a Fox Lake Police Explorer, and Rockford Police volunteer. Survivors include his parents Fernando Jr , Gudelia Suarez, his grandparents Raul,...

May 29, 2015

Judith "Judy" C. DeFilippo, 78, a former resident of Lake County and most recently of Hanover, passed away Friday May 29, 2015. She was born March 17, 1937 in Grayslake to Howard and Ethyl Caldwell. Judy worked for the Gurnee School District retiring in 1996. She was a loving and caring mom, grandmother, and friend. A wonderful woman who...

May 29, 2015

Hildegard "Marguerite" McClelland, 71, a resident of Winthrop Harbor, passed away Friday May 29, 2015 at her home. She was born August 8, 1943 in Hagenau, France to Emile and Erna Bauman and raised by her mother and step-father Georges Kuhn. Marguerite was a member of the North Shore Unitarian Church in Deerfield. She taught at Armitage Academy in...

May 28, 2015

Nopharat Amponin, 81, of Grayslake, passed away on May 28, 2015 at Lutheran General Hospital in Des Plaines. She was born on March 29, 1934 in Trad, Thailand. She and her husband Leodegario Sr, were married 58 years having wed on January 7, 1956 in Bangkok, Thailand. Nopharat loved to sing and dance and also loved cooking, swimming, gardening...