About Us
The Lakes Crematory has been serving Funeral Homes in the Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin areas since 1996. We are conveniently located in Lake County, IL. The Lakes Crematory is owned and operated by the license funeral directors of the Symonds Family Funeral Homes.
Our Partners:
Our Vision was created by the late Irving Symonds, Jr.
All Funeral Directors are Licensed in Illinois unless indicated.
Adeline Symonds – Senior Partner, Funeral Director/Embalmer
Irving Symonds III – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Mark Symonds, Sr. – Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator
Katherine J. Salyards – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin
Matthew Symonds, Sr. – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin
Daniel Symonds – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
The Late John Symonds
Our Staff:
Sonya Jefferson – Logistics Manager – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Eric Schwalb – Crematory Manager – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Ron Salyards – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin
Elizabeth Schwalb – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Katherine G. Salyards – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Anthony Laflore – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Michael Chalmers – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Gregory Wyatt – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Matthew Praznowski – Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer Intern, Certified Crematory Operator
Rose Sopocy – Funeral Director/Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Licensed in Wisconsin
Maria R. – Office Admin
The Lakes Crematory 500 Park Avenue Suite 106, Lake Villa, IL 60046 (847)265-7210
Owned and operated by the Symonds family.