OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Darrel D. Hamblin
Nov 19, 2014
Darrell D. Hamblin, age 49, a resident of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in Kentucky on July 13, 1965 to Bert and Diana (nee Baker) Hamblin. Darrell loved to collect rocks, minerals, crystals and dragons. He also liked to fish and grow plants. He is survived by his daughter, Heather...
Matthew James Minjares
Nov 19, 2014
Matthew James Minjares, age 22, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born May 6, 1992 in Barrington to Joe and Monica (Cofer) Minjares. Matthew liked to collect pokeman cards, and play his Nintendo DS and loved the Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also enjoyed...
Carol A. Hoffman
Nov 14, 2014
Carol A. Hoffman, age 71, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m., at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be at Avon Centre Cemetery...
Robert J. Redmond
Nov 14, 2014
Robert J. Redmond, 84, of Round Lake Beach passed away Friday November 14, 2014. He was born October 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Patrick and Dorothy Redmond. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday November 19, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled...
Nan E. Rockwell
Nov 14, 2014
Nan Rockwell, 66 Nan Eileen Rockwell, age 66 of Grayslake, IL, passed away suddenly after an illness on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born to the late Fran and Stuart Shoger on June 21, 1948. Nan attended East Aurora High School, before attending Illinois State University. She was a great Navy wife, an active member in the community...
Jacqulyn G. Fogeltanz
Nov 13, 2014
Jacqulyn Gee Fogeltanz, 85, went home to be with the Lord at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014, with great peace, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on June 4, 1929 to Watt and Louise Taylor Gee. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother John Andrews and infant...
Torrance B. Paydon
Nov 9, 2014
Torrance Brett Paydon, 67, a resident of Round Lake, passed away November 9, 2014 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born August 18, 1947 in Aurora, IL to Royce Harlan and Jacqueline Mae (nee: Landry) Paydon. Brett was an avid Disney fan and loved to fish. Brett is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathy,...
Ronald O. Crane
Nov 2, 2014
Ronald O. Crane, age 86, of Round Lake Park, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Elkhorn, WI. He was born January 3, 1928 in Chicago. An auto parts manager throughout Lake County for many years, Ron raced cars at Wilmot and Waukegan. He also was a musician and played piano. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Harry)...
Elsie A. Thomas
Oct 28, 2014
Elsie A. Thomas, age 88, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born in Chicago on April 15, 1926 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. A homemaker, Elsie was a Den Mother for Troop 73 for many years. She is survived by four children,...
Kenneth J. Thompson
Oct 27, 2014
Kenneth "Ken" J. Thompson, 67, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday October 27, 2014. He was born April 22, 1947 in Waukegan, IL to Jack and Lois Thompson. Ken was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. He was most recently retired from Abbott Labs and was an avid fisherman....
Frank Loebbaka
Oct 25, 2014
Frank Loebbaka, age 66, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, October...
Daniel Moline
Oct 23, 2014
Daniel Moline, 89, of Gages Lake, IL died peacefully at home on the evening of October 23, 2014. At the time of his death, he was in the company of several family members and one very dear friend. Dan was born in the town of New England, North Dakota and spent his early life working on farms in North...
Marion I. Schmidt
Oct 21, 2014
Marion I. Schmidt (nee: Gustafson), 96, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014. She was born August 8, 1918 in Chicago, IL to Jerry and Judith Gustafson. Marion is survived by her son Wayne (Nancy) Schmidt, her grandkids, Paula (Mick) Fessl, Wayne (Bridget) Schmidt II, Michael (Jennifer) Schmidt, William (Maria) Schmidt, Susan (Steve) Tunberg, 16...
Shirley Stender
Oct 18, 2014
Shirley Stender, 76, a life-long resident of Round Lake, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Chicago and was a bookkeeper for many years. Shirley is survived by three children, Scott (Janice) Stender, Jim (Cindy) Stender, and Vickie (Jerry) Wicinski; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren....
Gladys A. Pratt
Oct 14, 2014
Gladys A. Pratt, 90, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was born August 13, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Andrew and Axa Gustafson. Gladys loved to play Scrabble and Bingo. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and loved watching game shows. Gladys is survived by her sons Steve (Kathryn), Danny, and...
Myrtle R. Rosemeyer
Oct 14, 2014
Myrtle R. Rosemeyer, 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday October 14, 2014. She was born June 20, 1922 in Withee, WI to Frederick and Ella Taylor. Myrtle was a teacher at Avon Center school for over 50 years. After retiring she taught CCD at St. Gilbert and St. Joseph Catholic churches. Myrtle volunteered with PADS and many...
Shirley Jean Stramel
Oct 13, 2014
Shirley Jean Stramel, 75, of Round Lake passed away on October 13, 2014 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. Shirley was born on February 11, 1939 in Chicago to Maurice, Ella Cuzzo nee Beilfuss. Shirley love the Bears, and the Blackhawks, she was an avid reader, and enjoyed trips to Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband of 58 years Donald...
Donald R. Twomey
Oct 8, 2014
Donald R. Twomey, age 79, of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully in the company of his family at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born February 22, 1935 in Chicago to Harold R. and Ann E. (Rowan) Twomey. He attended Warren Township High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Donald loved computers and...
Chloe A. Behenna
Oct 8, 2014
Chloe A. Behenna (nee Brown), age 80, of Round Lake Beach and formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at her home. She was born in Chicago on August 6, 1934. Chloe is survived by her son, William M. (Laurie) Behenna; daughter, Kimberly A. (John) Nizzi; son-in-law, Jeffrey Harmon; and her grandsons, William M. Behenna Jr., Jonathan...
Wayne “Whop” Malizio
Oct 1, 2014
Wayne "Whop" Malizio, age 67, of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Evanston to Frank and Arline (Norman) Malizio. A Vietnam vet, Wayne loved motorcycles and was a member of the Sojourners motorcycle club. He was also an avid clock maker. He is survived by his...

