Obituaries

Beatrice Q. Markus

April 18, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" Markus beloved Mother, Grandmother, Auntie, "GGB", and Friend, went to her heavenly home on April 18, 2024 while surrounded by her daughters, her caretaker, her son-in-law, and her cat "Joey." Bea was 92 years old. She is survived by h...
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Harold Lee Bortell

April 18, 2024

  Harold Lee Bortell, age 63, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 in Barrington, IL after an ongoing battle with cancer. He was born in Smyrna, TN, on January 23, 1961. He enjoyed woodworking, grilling and sitting by the fire in the evenings. H...

Joan Janis Dunlap (nee Frazier)

January 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Joanne Dunlap, who left us peacefully. Granny Jo, as she was affectionately known, departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and unwavering love...
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Patricia Ann Minkalis

April 18, 2024

Patricia Ann Minkalis 84, of Grayslake, IL passed away April 18, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, IL. She was born in Chicago to the late Andrew and Anna (nee Mitizia) Minkalis. Patricia loved to travel, slot machines, reading, ...

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Amos Harold ''Hal'' Songer

April 14, 2024

Amos Harold “Hal” Songer, 85, of Long Grove, IL and Punta Gorda, FL passed away April 14, 2024 at his home in Long Grove.  He was born in Detroit, MI on May 19, 1938 to Herbert and Nina May (nee Jones) Songer. Following high school, Hal joined ...
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Timothy Smith

June 19, 1965

Tim “Smitty” J. Smith 58 of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on April 9, 2024. Tim was born in Libertyville, Il June 19, 1965 to James M. Smith and Marcella Smith. Tim was the youngest sibling to Julie (Juan) Villarreal and Donna Arden. Tim spent ...

Marcia G. Gunther (nee Renner)

April 1, 2024

Marcia G. Gunther (Nee Renner) Marcia G. (Renner) Gunther, 75, of Lake in the Hills, IL passed away April 1st, 2024, peacefully after being with her whole family for Easter.  Born to Margery Louise (Dana) Renner and Rudolph C. Renner on February 28...

Peter William Charles

March 19, 2024

Peter William Charles, a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood, Il., surrounded by loved ones on March 19th, 2024. He was born on October 4th, 1953 at St. Annes Hospital in Chicago, Il., t...
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Richard L. Palmer

March 29, 2024

Richard Palmer, born on August 4,1947, from Antioch, IL passed away on Friday March 29, 2024 about one month after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Even though his family is hurting from the loss they are grateful that he did not suffer long with hi...
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Michael G. Du Bois

March 15, 2024

Michael G. Du Bois passed away in Libertyville, Illinois, on Friday, March 15, 2024, after a 3 year walk with cancer. During the last week of his life, Mike was never alone, his loyal friends accompanying him around the clock his final days. He had t...
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Sharon Reinhofer

March 8, 2024

Sharon A Reinhofer (nee Matsie), 69, of Zion passed away March 8, 2024 at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born June 14, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Rocco & Virginia (Griffin) Matsie.  Sh...

Colleen Ellen Beck (nee Wall)

March 13, 2024

Colleen Ellen (Wall) Beck, 74, of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on March 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.. Born to Mary Ellen (nee Powell) Bosch and embraced by John Bosch as a daughter, Colleen came into this world on July 14, 1949, in Oak Park, IL. H...
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Ronald C. Fritz

March 6, 2024

Ronald C. Fritz, 86, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia née Polinski Fritz. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. Born in Evanston, Illinois, he was the son of Edna née Thuerk and ...
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Jacqueline Joanne Buenzli (nee Goldenberg)

February 19, 2024

Jacqueline J. Buenzli age 87 of McHenry, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday morning February 19, 2024 at her home.  Jacqueline was born January 29, 1937 in Chicago Illinois, daughter of Harold and Francis (Kijak) Goldenberg. May 23, 1981. ...

Richard (Rick) W. Beirau

February 23, 2024

Richard (Rick) W. Beirau Born: August 24, 1957 in Melrose Park, Il.  Died:  February 23, 2024 in Barrington, Il. Richard (Rick) W. Beirau passed away peacefully 02/23/24 at Journey Care in Barrington, Il. with family by his side. For most of Ric...

David Joseph Dillingham

February 24, 2024

David "Dilly" Joseph Dillingham, 42, of Vernon Hills, passed away on February 24, 2024, quietly in his home. He was born on January 15, 1982, to the late Joseph P. Dillingham and Marcy J. Dillingham. Dilly, as he was affectionately known, was a pass...

Michael Lee Davellis

February 21, 2024

Michael Lee Davellis, 70 years old of Pleasant Prairie, WI, died February 21, surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Highland Park, IL, to John and Lillian (Johnston) Davellis. He grew up in Evanston, IL, and graduated from Libertyville High S...
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Judith Gail Snell (nee Van Eyck)

February 10, 2024

Judith Gail Snell (Van Eyck), passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 11, 1946, Judy lived a vibrant life filled with love, adventure, and unwavering strength. She was 77 years old. Judy was the be...
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Rev. William C. Delaney

February 5, 2024

Rev. William C. Delaney, age 80, passed away on Monday February 5, 2024 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville. As a spiritual minister he dedicated his life to teaching everyone about God and spirituality. He lived his life as a shining examp...

Maridel Bilinski

January 26, 2024

Maridel Bilinski of Northbrook IL went to be with her heavenly father on January 26, 2024. Mary Delores Van Etten was born August 21, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Gladys Van Etten. Mary grew up in San Diego CA and enjoyed ballet and usheri...
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Terri Eschendal

January 28, 2024

  Terri Eschendal passed away on January 28, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. She was loved by her husband LeRoy and her Ascension family and other family and friends. She will be remembered always "I will miss you "T". Per Terri's wishes. no services ...
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Francis J. Kattner

January 27, 2024

Francis J. Kattner, age 83, peacefully passed away at home while under hospice care on Saturday, January 27, 2024, after enduring many months of declining health. He was born to Gregory and Rose Kattner in May 1940 and later married Elizabeth Swiatek...
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T. Brian Alexander

January 25, 2024

T. Brian Alexander died peacefully in his sleep on January 25th, 2024, at home in Third Lake IL, under the loving care of his daughter, Lesa. He will be dearly missed. Brian will be remembered for his curiosity and lifelong love of learning, his wit...

Heidi Gail Warman

January 24, 2024

 Heidi Gail Warman, 58, long time resident of Wheeling, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 24, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Helen and Howard Goldstein. Heidi is survived by her life par...
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Janice Hoffman (nee Van Boxtaele)

December 30, 2023

Janice Van Boxtaele Hoffman born October 31,1950 in Chicago, died December 30, 2023 in Woodstock, IL. Jan Hoffman passed at her home from complications of Muscular Dystrophy with her husband Tom by her side. The daughter of Charles and Elvira Brooks...