Mary Jeanne Becker
Jun 20, 2026
Mary Jeanne Becker (Flagg). Born February 20,1939. Daughter of Richard and Lucille Flagg passed away June 20, 2026. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, John (Jack) Becker. Mary is survived by sister Nancy Tippet (Flagg) of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and brother Don Flagg (Kelly) of Haslett, Michigan.
Mary is also survived by nephews Jeff Tippet (Cindy),...
Richard Wayne Zeller
Jun 19, 2026
Richard Wayne Zeller, 61, passed away suddenly on June 19th, 2026 in Racine, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his two sons, Matt (married to Kelsey) and Ryan, and his brother, Darryl Petruska.
Richard was known for his love of rock music, fishing, and old Western films. He saw himself reflected both in stoic men like John Wayne and flamboyant performers like Robert...
Vanitha Premkumar
Jun 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vanitha Premkumar, 78, on June 16th, 2026, in Libertyville, IL.
Vanitha is survived by her husband Premkumar Puli, to whom she was married for 52 years, her children Rebecca (Jebaraj) Daniel, Grace (Stephen) Premkumar, and Paul (Jennifer) Premkumar, her grandchildren Sanjana, Kayla, Priyanna, Alysah, Caleb, Canaan, Nathan, Aniyah, Selah,...
Patricia Lou Williams
Jun 16, 2026
Patricia Lou Williams, 87, passed away peacefully at 6:26 AM on June 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her children Tammie (Ernest) Barrera, Kimm (the late James) Kleinmark, Bill Dickes, and Angela (the late Michael) Smith, her darling grandchildren Arik (Elizabeth), Amy (Diana), J.D., Melody (Nick), Megan, and Danny, her beloved great-grandchildren Mateo, Ethan, Brooklynn, Bailee,...
Stanley Ray Nelson
Jun 14, 2026
Stanley Ray Nelson passed away on Sunday the fourteenth of June 2026 at Burr Oak extended care facility in Genoa City, Wisconsin. Stan was born on March 8, 1940 to Alfred T. Nelson and Bernice E. Nelson (Stover). Stanley grew up in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan East High School in 1958. Stanley married Lucille Melcher of Gentryville, Indiana...
Russell Michael Foster
Jun 12, 2026
Russell Foster, 76, of Elk Grove Village passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. A beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, relative and friend, Russell will be dearly missed by those who loved him.
Russell is survived by his children Angela Foster, Marcella Harper, Sheridan (Mike) Moser, Khanisha Foster (fiancé Ben Stephens), and Gina (Robert) Leisses, his grandchildren Ashley, Alicia, Jo,...
Linda Faye Setterlund
Jun 11, 2026
Linda Faye Setterlund passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m. on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1946, to Lester Lauer and Loretta (Card) Lauer, Linda lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, resilience, and an unwavering love for family. If there was one word that captured her outlook on life,...
Joseph "Joe" Charles Stornello Jr
Jun 9, 2026
Joseph Charles Stornello Jr., 83 years old of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at Avantara in Libertyville, IL.
Joseph, or Joe, was born February 11th, 1943, at St. Vincent Infant & Maternity, Chicago, IL, on a Thursday. He was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (nee Wyttyk) Stornello. On November 21st, 1964,...
Roberto Villanueva III
Jun 8, 2026
Roberto Villanueva III, has passed into the arms of our Lord. He was born April 6, 1964 in Carrizo Springs, TX but lived the majority of his life in Waukegan, IL. He is survived by his beloved father Roberto Villanueva Jr., his sister Irma Villanueva, his brother Ruben Villanueva, his nieces and nephews Katrina Ramon (Andre}, Juan "Jon" D. Ramon...
Barbara J. Roquemore
May 31, 2026
Barbara was born July 11, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois. She is the loving daughter of Max Roth and Alta Wallace Roth.
Barbara attended George Williams College in Chicago and the University of California, Los Angeles. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in Slavic studies with emphasis on Russian Literature.
Barbara is a beloved figure in the sport of parachuting...
Jessica Lynn Porter
May 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jessica Lynn Porter on May 28th, 2026.
Born in Libertyville, IL, on April 22, 1983, Jessica was a creative musician and singer who produced her own music for decades, performing with various bands across California, Chicago, and Lake County. An alumna of Santa Monica University...
Alberto Otero
May 12, 2026
Alberto Otero passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years Tania; his children Olivia, Gabriele, Alberto Jr. and Adriana; his granddaughter, Nola; and his three cats Jayuyo, Lolita, and Beto. He is deeply loved and remembered by his many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and all who knew him.
A man of many...
Klaus Schmidtke
May 7, 2026
With a youthful spirit, an adventurous heart, and a gift for bringing people together, Klaus Schmidtke passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the age of 77.
Klaus approached life with curiosity, enthusiasm, and gratitude. A skilled artist, he found joy in traveling, listening to music, exploring the outdoors, rock climbing, sharing stories, and spending time near the ocean. Hawaii...
Cesar Luis Vasquez
May 2, 2026
César Luis Vásquez—known as Luis by those close to him—passed away at his home in Wadsworth, Illinois on May 2. He was 90 years old. Luis is survived by his life partner Mary, his sons Roberto, Mario, and Ian, his daughters-in-law Lisa, Yodit, and Lesley, and his grandchildren Alexander and Pia.
Luis was born in Lima, Peru on September 19, 1935...
Patricia A. Otka
Apr 25, 2026
Patricia A. Otka (Jan. 1, 1944 - April 25. 2026) age 82 passed away peacefully at the Kenosha Aurora Medical Center after a short hospice visit. Her husband, Robert, was by her side in her final moments.
Patricia (Pat) was born in Waukegan Il., the daughter of Peter and Alice (Iverson) Pahl. She attended the Gurnee Il. schools and was a...
Judy A. Groenke
Apr 22, 2026
Judith Ann Groenke, 86, of Libertyville, Illinois, entered into eternal rest and the joyful presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2026.
Judy was born in 1939 to Walter and Leone Meumann and spent her childhood on her family’s farm in Gurnee, Illinois. As a teenager, her family relocated to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where she graduated from high...
James Wilbert McGraw
Apr 22, 2026
James Wilbert McGraw, 78, proud Marine and Vietnam veteran, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years Karen K McGraw; his sons Avery D McGraw and Veencent L McGraw; his grandchildren August James and Cyrus Jaden McGraw; and his sisters Betty Robinson and Mernette McDaniel. He is a dear uncle, cousin,...
Opal D. Rice
Apr 20, 2026
A TIME TO BE BORN
Sunrise for Mrs. Opal Delores Rice was June 28, 1949, to the late Charles James, Sr. and Flora B. Turner in Saint Louis, Missouri. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in April 1960 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church by Pastor J.N. Lightfoot in Waukegan, Illinois. In April 1962, she united with Gideon...
Barbara Jeanette Powell
Apr 18, 2026
Barbara ‘Jeanette’ Powell, 79, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 21, 1946, in Blossburg, Alabama. On September 2, 1967, Jeanette married the love of her life, Terry Lee Powell.
Jeanette is survived by her loving son Todd (Tami) Powell and her dear siblings Rod, Larry (Karol), and Harry Threadgill. She is...
Alderman Lawrence "Larry" Eaker
Apr 9, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" William Eaker, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 9, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Sandra Eaker, his children Jennifer and Erin (Paul); his grandchildren Stephanie, Brandon, Melanie, Joshua, Alisha, Larissa, Clarisa, Richie, Melissa, and William; his brother Pat Eaker; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and...
