OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Edeltraut “Trudy” Pruetting
Feb 6, 2014
Edeltraut "Trudy" Pruetting, a resident of Wildwood for over 53 years, passed away February 6, 2014, at the age of 79. Trudy was born July 13, 1934 in Germany to Will and Helene Kurzeja. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother for a longtime in her early years. Trudy was known for creating the name "Pink Beach", by painting...
Lorraine Erickson
Feb 6, 2014
Lorraine Erickson, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 6, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, at the age of 72. She was born August 31, 1941 in Waukegan, IL. Lorraine attended Grace Community Church in Grayslake. She was a retired secretary of Oak Grove School in Libertyville. Lorraine is survived by her husband of...
Anita Boothe
Feb 5, 2014
Anita Boothe Anita Boothe of Grayslake, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 with family surrounding her. She was a loving mother and wife. Her strength gave everyone who knew her a benchmark that none of us could ever match. Traveling around in their RV, especially to the Gulf Shores of Alabama, was her delight, and she spent...
Alois K. Manges
Feb 4, 2014
Alois K. Manges, age 61, of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. at his home. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 10:00am to 12:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or...
Mary Beth Henry
Feb 2, 2014
Mary Beth Henry, age 47, of McHenry, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Presence Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at The Chapel, 25270 West Route 60, Grayslake, IL 60030 with the memorial service commencing at 4:00pm at The Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to...
Mark A. Macmillan
Jan 31, 2014
Mark A. MacMillan, a resident of Antioch, passed away January 31, 2014, at the age 41. He was born March 29, 1972 in Ridgewood, NJ to Bruce and Joan MacMillan. Mark had worked for Abbvie/Abbott for the past 10 years and was a member of Faith Church in Grayslake. He was a huge New York Giants and New York...
Blanca Lahera
Jan 29, 2014
Blanca Lahera, age 81, of Round Lake Beach passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her home. She was born June 14, 1932 in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Blanca was a member of St. Joseph Church in Round Lake and was a 25 year heart transplant survivor. Her greatest gift of these additional years was that she was able to...
George C. Rosene
Jan 28, 2014
George C. Rosene entered eternal life on January 28, 2014 at Oak Crest (Dekalb Area Retirement Center) in Dekalb, IL at the age of 86 years. George was born to Elmer Carl Rosene and Fannie Wallace Rosene on May 31, 1927 in Princeton, IL. He moved with his family to Grayslake when he was two years old. George served...
George C. Rosene
Jan 28, 2014
George C. Rosene, a life-long resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb, IL. George and his wife, Dorothy, moved to DeKalb in November 2008 to be near their son, Steve. Arrangements are pending with the expectation of a memorial service this spring. For information please call STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM,...
William J. Graham
Jan 27, 2014
William J. Graham, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Monday January 27, 2014, at the age of 82. He was born October 21, 1931 in Chicago, IL to James and Katherine Graham. Bill was a Fireman for the Chicago Fire Department for many years. He loved to fish and had many dear friends. Bill is survived by his...
Charles J. Gillies
Jan 27, 2014
Charles J. Gillies, age 83, of Grayslake passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at his home. He was born February 21, 1930 in Chicago to Alexander and Florence (nee Wulf) Gillies. Charles loved to do woodworking, take walks at the Grove, visit Disney World, and spend time with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Wesley) Jelinski...
Clara Link
Jan 27, 2014
Clara Link, age 78, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at JourneyCare in Barrington. She was born February 5, 1935 in Germany to Olga and Ludwig Schroeder. Clara loved to crochet and cook, but, more than anything, she loved to be a Grandma. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frank, whom...
Robert R. Kuffell
Jan 26, 2014
Robert R. Kuffell, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday January 26, 2014 at the age of 82. Robert was a veteran of the Army having served during the Korean War and was a member of the IBEW Union Local #134. Robert was the loving husband of 57 years to Elaine, beloved brother to Gerald...
Michael A. Przybylo
Jan 26, 2014
Michael "Mike" A. Przybylo, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday January 26, 2014, at the age of 50. He was born May 2, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Allen and Juanda Greenspon. Michael was the loving husband of his late wife Jessica (nee: Jackson). Michael is survived by his parents Allen and Juanda Greenspon, his brother...
William Earl Clark Jr.
Jan 24, 2014
William Earl Clark Jr., 80, of Eagle River, WI, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau, WI. He was born in Evanston on March 21, 1933 to William and Louise (nee Ellis) Clark. A farmer for over 50 years, William loved to travel and put on ceramic shows. He was also famous for his beef...
Leonard E. Burge
Jan 23, 2014
Leonard E. Burge, 91, a resident of Naperville, and a former 80 year resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday January 23, 2014. During his years in Grayslake, Leonard was employed at Rockenbach Chevrolet for 34 years and was very active in many church and local community organizations including serving for many years as a Board Member for the Grayslake...
Clarence “Coachie” A. Kasin Jr.
Jan 22, 2014
Clarence "Coachie" A. Kasin Jr., passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014, at the age of 62. He was born December 28, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Clarence Sr. and Mary Kasin. A visitation is scheduled for Friday January 24, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral...
Carol J. Plyman
Jan 18, 2014
Carol J. Plyman, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday January 18, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 76. She was born December 7, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Bernice Bisgaard. Carol was a member of Faith Church in Grayslake and she had retired from Underwriter's Laboratory. Carol is survived...
Gregory W. Jereb
Jan 17, 2014
Gregory W. Jereb, a resident of Grayslake, passed away after a long illness on Friday January 17, 2014 at the age of 53. He was born March 30, 1960 in Waukegan, IL to William and Dorothy Jereb. Greg was very active and had a strong connection with nature and wildlife. He loved many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping,...
Charlotte J. Baker
Jan 16, 2014
Charlotte J. Baker a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday January 16, 2014, at the age of 95. She was born June 5, 1918 in Ingleside, IL to James and Mary Dalziel. Charlotte is survived by her children Richard E. (Jackie) Baker, Dianne L. (William) Samec, Suzanne J. (Ronald) Christiansen, and Barbara J. Hoeldt, her grandchildren Jeannine,...