All Obituaries

Mary Jane Thorn, 99, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1925, in Dixon, IL to the late Wyman and Lillian (Eccles) Robins.  Mary is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Pamela (Jeffrey) Michels; grandchildren, Sarah (Brian) Dulek, Megan Boyle, Derek Palmer, and Shelby Conrad; and great grandchildren, Kierra, Kayden, and Brantley. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her daughters, Sherwood...

Lifelong Gurnee resident Sarann Marie Granstrom (née Rudd), 92, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was the daughter of Thomas Francis Rudd and Loretta Martha Rudd (née Thomas).Sarann grew up on a dairy farm with her parents, three brothers, John, Tom and Edward, and her sister, Eileen. She attended Warren Township High School. She met Ronald G. Granstrom on a blind date, telling her mother the same day, “I think he’s the one.” The couple wed a year later in November 1954.Ron was...

Antonio Cardona, 80, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. He was born November 28, 1943, in Colombia. Antonio moved to the United States during the seventies. He was a skilled mechanic and worked at several companies in Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states.Antonio is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Adriana and John Gibby; and grandson, Gabriel Gibby.Antonio had an adventurous spirit. He always enjoyed good Colombian food, coffee, desserts, and the company of...

Hermine “Mimi” Kalanke, 88, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 19, 2024.  She was born in Germany on February 20, 1936.  Some of Mimi's pastimes included, skiing, swimming, and being Omi to her grandchildren. Mimi is survived by her loving family: her husband of more than 35 years, Edwin “Ed” Kalanke; one daughter, Susan Sperling; one son, Ronald Mueller; two grandchildren, Krista (Aaron Kregness) Sperling...

Grace Marie Vogt, 93, of Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1930, in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Hazel (Arrand) Vogt. Grace earned a Masters Degree in English Literature from DePaul University, and taught for many years in grade schools up through community college. She was a longtime member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Gurnee, the RALC: Republican Assembly of Lake County, and a Pro-Life Republican.Grace is...

IN HONOR OF TROY, PLEASE VISIT THE TRIBUTE WALL, AND ENJOY THE VIDEO MEMORIAL. Troy Allen Blair, age 59 years, a longtime resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away on March 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1964, in Boonville, MO. On June 27, 1987, in Kenosha, WI, Troy married the love of his life, his best friend, Katherine Appelgren. Troy grew up in Overland Park, KS, and as a child enjoyed catching frogs and snakes and playing football and baseball. His father,...

Jonathan "Jon" Matthew Hedien, 26, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 18, 1997, in Muncie, Indiana. Jon is survived by his loving family, his parents, Jeffery and Mary (Brumfield) Hedien; sister and brother-in-law, Sarah (Graham) Bennett; two nephews, Matthew and Jackson Bennett; maternal grandmother, Sarah Brumfield; aunt, Lisa Hedien; uncles, Carlton (Brenda) Brumfield, John (Ronette) Brumfield, Daniel (Wanda) Brumfield, and...

~Robert “Bob’” Atkins~ “Strong Wolf” JUST FOR TODAY God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. Robert Michael Atkins, affectionately known as “Bob” or “Chicago Bob” was born on March 28, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Howard and Naomi Atkins.  He was the oldest of three children, His father, Howard, his mother Naomi and his...

Stephen "Steve" Gann, 63, of Gurnee, unexpectedly passed away February 20, 2024. He was born September 6, 1960, in Vina, Alabama. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lenore; his mother, Pauline; and many beloved family members and friends.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation to NAMI Northern Illinois, P.O. Box 6971, Rockford, Illinois 61125 or online at...

Sylvia Emily Johnson Tolstad passed away peacefully at the age of 90.  She is survived by her children Ellen (spouse Roy) and Tom as well as 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Sylvia lived a long and full life.  She enjoyed gardening, swimming, dancing (of all kinds), skiing and bike riding.  She was active her entire life and was cycling and swimming regularly well into her late 80’s.  She was able to live independently all her many years. ...