All Obituaries

Robert V. Congelosi, Sr. 75 of Round Lake Heights, IL and U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away July 17, 2021 at Condell Medical Center of Libertyville, IL. He was born December 26, 1945 in Chicago, IL, and was the oldest child of six born to the union of Leonard and Dorothy Congelosi. He was a resident of Round Lake Heights for the past 47 years, and a 30 year retired employee of General Motors Local 2114. Robert is survived by his children; Robert Congelosi, Jr. of Round Lake Heights,...

Harry R. Bensen, 74, of Round Lake Park, IL passed away surrounded by his family July 15, 2021 at his home, he was born March 9, 1947 in Chicago, IL, and was the younger of two children born to the union of Clarence and Emily Bensen, Harry loved playing golf, enjoyed watching Nascar and cruising to Alaska. Harry is survived by his children; Thomas Bensen of Kenosha, WI, Tammy Whaley of Antioch, IL, Sheri Schenk of Hainesville, IL and Shanon (Gary) Szczesny of Fox Lake, IL, his...

Liliana Lamberti, age 83, of Highland Park passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at home with her loving family in Highland Park, Illinois. Born March 27, 1938 in Piandelagotti, Modena, Italy to the union of Rocco and Carolina (Vignaroli) Carzoli. She married Lido Lamberti on July 19, 1958 in Piandelagotti, Modena, Italy at Chiesa della Nativitá di Maria Vergine and the couple started their family. She immigrated with her family to the United States in 1971 to Highland Park,...

Roy Glenn Kyser, Jr. 58, of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Sunday, July 4th, 2021 at the Condell Medical Center of Libertyville, IL, he was born September 15, 1962 in Chicago, IL. and was the second of five children born to the union of Roy Glenn Kyser Sr, and Freda Pearl Keen.  Glenn is survived by his wife of 20 years Christine M. Kyser (Sonzogni) of Round Lake Beach, IL, his children; Christopher (Kailey) Kyser of Rockford, IL, Serena (Ray Wedel) Martinez of Round Lake Beach, IL,...

Carlos Raul Escobar, age 61, of Mundelein, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Mundelein, Illinois. Born May 21, 1960 in Medellin, Colombia to the union of Raul and Gilma (Vasquez) Escobar. Carlos attended Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois and graduated class of 1978. On August 20, 1988 at St. James Church in Highwood, Illinois Carlos married Lorena Irene Facchini, and the couple started their family. Carlos was a maintenance supervisor at McGill Management...

Mario Pieracci, age 73 of Highwood passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Highwood, Illinois. Born April 12, 1948 in S'Anna Pellago, Modena, Italy to the union of Enrico and Maria (Ugolini) Pieracci. He immigrated to the United States in May of 1966. He married Donna Marie Burton on February 14, 1976 at the Fort Sheridan Post Chapel and the couple started a family.  Mario was the owner of Mario's Green Bay Inn in Highwood from 1979 thru 1997 and also worked in the Highwood...

Frank Anthony Dumelle, 78, of Park City, IL, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home, he was born November 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL, and was the 2nd of 6 children born to the union of Andrew and Theresa Dumelle, Frank retired with over 40 years from the Transo Envelope Co. of Chicago, IL. Frank is survived by his children; Shirley (Glen) Shorman of Round Lake Beach, IL, Michael (Linnea) Dumelle of Antioch, IL, and Frank (Nicole) Dumelle of Richmond, IL, his grandchildren; Beth...

Judith Ann Cullen, age 74, of Lake Forest, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Born February 14, 1947 in Nyack, New York to the union of Anthony and Elizabeth (Ontkoc) Santora. Judy attended St. Peters Catholic School in Haverstraw, New York. Graduated from Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, New York, class of 1964. Judy received her bachelors degree in education in 1968 from St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York. Attended...

Juan Cansio Medina, Jr. 80, Cubs Fan and US Coast Guard Retired, of Northern Lake County, IL, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Highland Park Hospital, he was born June 6, 1931 in San Antonio, TX, Juan "Daddy John" served 24 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired as a Chief Petty Officer, and then went on to Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes Senior Living where he worked as the reception supervisor for over 25 more years, Juan "Daddy John" is survived by his wife...

Marcelino Hernandez, age 58 of Waukegan formerly of Highland Park passed away on May 28, 2021 at home. He was born December 6, 1962 in Rio Hondo, Texas to the union of Santos and Flora Hernandez. His family moved to Highland Park in 1968 and Marcelino attended Indian Trail School, Northwood Jr. High School and graduated from Highland Park High School, class of 1980. He worked in various restaurants in Highland Park and Highwood (Shrimp Walk and Washington Gardens) as a chef. His passion...