Lake County News-Sun

Ana D. Chappell, 83, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Genoa City, WI. Services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Elkhorn, WI. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory in Elkhorn, WI, are assisting the family. Online condolences at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com

Ms. Deloise Spriggs Gaines, age 92, died March 15, 2021 (her birthday). She was a native of Cleveland, Tennessee, lived in northern Illinois most of her life, and had lived in Savannah, Georgia for a number of years. She was a retired Civil Service claims adjustor for the United States Army. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gaines, Jr., and is survived by her daughter, Brenda Gaines of Savannah, GA; and others. A private family service was held. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.

Ms. Deloise Spriggs Gaines, age 92, died March 15, 2021 (her birthday). She was a native of Cleveland, Tennessee, but had lived in Savannah for a number of years. She was a retired Civil Service claims adjustor for the United States Army. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gaines, Jr., and is survived by her daughter, Brenda Gaines of Savannah, GA; and others. A private family service was held. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.

Stepanich, Thomas Parker, of Naples, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness. He was a long-time resident of Waukegan and Gurnee, Illinois before retiring to Naples. Thomas was born December 2, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, and a graduate of South Shore High School and the University of Illinois at Navy Pier. He graduated from the De Paul University School of Law, and then served in the United States Army's Judge Advocate General corps while stationed in Maryland and Illinois. Thomas settled in Lake County, Illinois and established a successful law practice in Waukegan. He was a member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State...

JANESVILLE - Lewis S. "Lew" Robinson, age 93, of Janesville died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Our House in Janesville. He was born on January 21, 1927 in Zion, IL where he grew up and graduated from Zion Benton High School. He later graduated from Bradley University, Peoria, IL. Lew served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during World War II. Lew married Valerie Ball on September 7, 1952. He was employed as a store manager by Sears-Roebuck & Company at various stores in the Midwest but he and Valerie always considered Zion, IL their hometown. He moved to Janesville in 1979 from Bismarck, ND to manage the Janesville Sears store. Following his retirement from Sears, Lew went to work for...

Mrs. Suzanne Jo Duval-Renton, age 71, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Mrs. Duval-Renton was born in Waukegan, Illinois, a daughter to the late Joseph Rhodes Duval and the late Myrtle Barr Duval. Suzanne was a degreed fine artist, graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Fine Art. She was an accomplished painter and sculptor having won several regional art show awards. She was a wonderful, magical mother and willing, supportive partner in her marriage. Suzanne worked as a graphic artist in Boston for a number of years, completing successful collateral material for advertising campaigns in that market. Suzanne loved life and what it brought her way no matter...

Lois I. Smith, age 93, of Bass Lake, passed away Sunday, August , 2020. Lois was born November 11, 1926 in Avon, Indiana to Herman Barker and Ada Reed Barker, both deceased. She was very musical and especially enjoyed playing piano and key board, for many years she volunteered by visiting and playing at area nursing homes, she played right up until the week before her passing at Catherine Kasper Home where she was a resident. She also loved embroidering, watching the deer and other wildlife, reading and cooking. She was a Cubs fan and really enjoyed spending winters in Padre Island and Corpus Christi, Texas. On December 17, 1949 she married Arthur Smith, he preceded her in death in...

Devoted wife mother grandmother great-grandmother sister aunt and friend to many, Vivian Leoneda Brunette passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Florida at 84 years young. A multi talented woman with a passion for baking sewing embroidery needlework painting and an amazing example of perseverance and tolerance. She had a brilliance about her and everyone who knew her was enamored. She was a member of many organizations and volunteered her time and talent selflessly. She was a true inspiration and role model and always had time for a loved one and was a calming comforting presence. Vivian was a member of St Mary's of Fremont Center in Mundelein...

Barbara DeThorne age 87 of Twin Lakes, WI. died November 6, 2019. She was born in North Chicago, IL. On April 14, 1932. The daughter of the late John and Ann (Aleksonis) Jelava. She worked for many years at Baxter Health Care as a Receptionist. Barbara is survived by her three of her children: Terri (Skiff) Weeden, Cindy (Gregg) March and Tracy (Michael) Blasius. Grandmother to Sarah March, Evelyn Blasius, Charlotte Blasius and Lilyann Balsius. Sister to Margie (William) Risley and Juliann (Art) Jelava Babine. Preceded in death by her three children Babs DeThrone, Michele DeThorne and Susan DeThorne, Sister Patricia (Clifford) Mass, Joanne (Gene) Terrill. Mass of Christian...

Sandra Welker, 73, of Naples, FL passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Sandra was born October 15, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Lloyd P. and Sylvia (Belot) Post. She was married to late Rodger Welker for 40 years. They raised two daughters, Sara and Megan, in Waukegan, IL. Since moving to Naples, Sandra's passions have been serving on the Board and volunteering with Christ Child Society of Naples, playing bridge with multiple groups, traveling the world with friends, volunteering with Greater Naples Leadership and spending time with her family. She was happiest when she could combine these passions together. Sandra was known for her love of decorating...