All Obituaries

Rosita Vignaroli, age 93 of Highwood passed away on Wednesday evening October 14, 2020 at her home. She was born February 21, 1927 in Campo della Fava, Modena, Italy to the union of Carlo and Teresa (Bertogli) Marcolini. On July 21, 1945 in Riccovolto, Modena, Italy she married Joe Vignaroli and immigrated to the United States in 1954.  Rosita worked as a seamstress and was a devoted member of St. James Church, Highwood, the Sacred Heart Guild of St. James Church and the former Italian...

Mary Frances Reynolds nee: O'Connor age 87 of Wheeling passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Addolorata Villa, Wheeling. She was born May 27, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Francis and Edith (Mahoney) O'Connor. Beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack” Reynolds, Jr. on July 30, 2011.  Loving mother of Jane (William) Schaller, Julie (Dr. David) Peters and Jean Reynolds. Fond grandmother of Alexandra Schaller Wagner (Brent), William, Jr., George and...

Leonard Clarence Raines, Jr. age 69 of Zion, Illinois entered into eternal peace on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, Illinois. He was born July 12, 1951 in Waukegan, Illinois the first born son to the union of Leonard Clarence Raines, Sr. and Jesse Mae Williams.  Leonard accepted and acknowledged Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life.  Leonard, a long life resident of Lake County he gradulated North Chicago Community High...

Gary Allen Johnson, 64 of Des Plaines, IL. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Elevate Care Northbrook , IL. He was born January 22, 1956 in Evanston, IL. Son of Richard A. Johnson & Elizabeth (Birong) Johnson. He attended Maine North High School, Des Plaines IL. He was employed by Johnson's Sporting Goods & Bantam Books located in Des Plaines, IL. Gary is survived by Sister's Sue (Chuck) LeMons of Decatur, IL. Mary-Johnson-Schroder (Gabe) of...

Catherine Mary Bednar, age 96 of Chicago (Edgebrook and DePaul neighborhoods) passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at home. She was born November 25, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of August and Mary (Pionke) Samp. Beloved wife of the late Adolph Bednar. Loving mother of Rosemarie Bednar, Kathleen (Tom) Pleines and the late Robert Bednar. Cherished sister and aunt to many. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 1:00 P.M. at Seguin & Symonds...

Edgar Herrera, 30, of Round Lake Beach, passed away suddenly, September 27, 2020 in Ingleside, IL, he was born March 27, 1990 in Evanston, IL, and was the only child born to the union of Carlos and Sanjuana Herrera. Edgar is survived by his parents; Carlos and Sanjuana Herrera of Round Lake Beach, IL, his loving partner and the mother of his younger child; Michelle Jiménez of Round Lake Beach, IL, his children; Daniel Reyes of Round Lake, IL, and Isaac Herrera of Round Lake Beach, his...

Martin Edward Martinek age 75 of Cary, Illinois formerly of Eureka Springs, Arkansas and Highland Park, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at The Season's Hospice, Oak Creek, Wisconsin with his wife Cathy, and his children at his side. He was born September 24, 1944 in Chicago to the union of Edward Albert and Louise Elizabeth (Selzer) Martinek. He was raised in Wilmette, Illinois where he attended Saint Joseph School  and was a graduate of New Trier High School....

Michael Ivey, age 62, of Gurnee formerly of Highwood passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home in Grunee. Born March 27,1958 in Waukegan to Rufus (late) and Virgie Ivey. He was raised in Highland Park and was a graduate of Highland Park High School, class of 1977. As an avid fan of golf, he worked as a part-time caddie for more than 30 years in Highland Park and in the restaurant and food service industry throughout Lake County, Il . Survivors include his mother Virgie his...

Maria Luisa Franchini nee Amidei, 81, of Highland Park IL formerly of Modino, Modena, Italy passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2020. Mary Louise immigrated from Italy in 1955 with her parents and graduated from Highland Park High School. After working as a dental assistant, she pursued a career in hairdressing, opening a small salon in the basement of her home. She was a kind woman with a lovely disposition, hard-working and full of energy and a great spirit for living life to...

Ricardo Alvarez, 86, of Dallas TX, and formerly of Des Plaines, IL passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 in Round Lake Beach, IL. He was born November 14, 1933 in San Salvador, El Salvador. He worked as a pressman at Multi Graphics of Mt. Prospect, IL for many years and after semi retiring decided to move to Dallas, TX. Ricardo is survived by his wife Haydee Alvarado of Hainesville, IL, his children: Myrna (Fred) Linares for Grayslake, IL, Claudia (Sergio) Castro of Angelholm, Sweden,...