OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2014

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Richards, 74, a resident of Park City, IL passed away Wednesday July 2, 2014. She was born November 27, 1939 in Chicago to Edward and Eileen Kurek. Liz worked for Baxter for 27 years. She loved to travel and shop. Liz is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael, her children Michelle (John) Kusch, Cheryl...

Jun 30, 2014

Shirley L. Klugiewicz, 88, a longtime resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, surrounded by family at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born in Chicago on May 3, 1926 to Vincent "Charlie" and Marie (Konopacky) Maday. She married Paul Klugiewicz on July 9, 1949.

During her life, Shirley was very involved in Cub Scouts...

Jun 30, 2014

William "Bill" M. Lenzen, 54, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday June 30, 2014. He was born August 3, 1959 in Waukegan to Jerome and Marcella Lenzen. Bill is survived by his mother Marcella, his siblings Linda (the late James) Barnes of Kentucky, Larry (Mary) Lenzen, and Carl (Kim) Lenzen, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, and nephews....

Jun 28, 2014

Henry Charles deGroh II, 80, of Grayslake, passed away June 28, 2014 at his home in Grayslake. He was born November 23, 1933 in Chicago to Henry Sr. and Maire (nee: Springhorn) deGroh. Henry was a member of the American Legion Post 659, the Grayslake Exchange Club, the Highland Lake POA, the Village Theater Palatine, the Englewood Lions, the...

Jun 25, 2014

Harvey H. May Jr., 86, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 in Libertyville, IL. He was born April 9, 1928 in Berwyn, IL. Harvey was a member of the Moose Club. Harvey loved to dance and garden. He worked for Campbell International in Wauconda for 33 years as a fabricator. Harvey is survived...

May 15, 2014

Lynette Muriel (nee: Duell) McNeill, 95, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Thursday May 15, 2014 at the family home her husband Roy built in Lake Villa, IL in the 1960's. Born in Gages Lake, IL as the first daughter of six children to Jennie and Jeremiah Porter Duell of Grayslake, IL , she graduated Libertyville Township...

May 11, 2014

Richard D. Blanchard, 83, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday May 11, 2014. He was born May 6, 1931 in Grand Forks, ND to John & Delores Blanchard. Richard was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Air Force. Richard graduated from Sacred Heart Academy now Shanley High School in Fargo, ND in 1949....

May 9, 2014

Grayslake, IL — George Francke, age 88, died Friday, May 9, 2014, at Condell Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Francke is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Elaine (nee Jacobsen), two loving daughters Cheryl (Gordon) Persha, and Janice Francke, and his much loved grandson Gordon Persha, Jr. He is preceded in death by...

May 7, 2014

Naomi G. Kruse, 93, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2014. She was born March 24, 1921 in Colby, WI to Alphonse and Gertrude (nee: Kaiser) Schmitt. Naomi moved from Colby, WI to Evanston following graduation to work as a restaurant hostess and nanny where she met and married Harry. They settled in Des Plaines for...

May 5, 2014

Charlene M. Bohn of Grayslake passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. All services will be held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

May 5, 2014

Lloyd F. Hamang Sr., 62, of Waukegan passed away Monday May 5, 2014 at his home. He was born September 21, 1951 to Lloyd and Elinor Hamang. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 13 years, Iletha, his mother Elinor, his son Lloyd F. (Janet) Hamang Jr., Jessica Fox, and Joey Fox, his grandchildren Kelsey, Thomas, Sierra, Cole, Jeff,...

May 3, 2014

Sol Speno, 77, of Round Lake Beach, Il, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Condell Hospital, in Libertyville, Il. Sol was born to Vito, Mary Speno nee Bingham on May 27, 1936 in Harlem, Ky. Sol loved to fish, he was an avid Bears fan, he enjoyed computers, and all things electrical. He was very proud to...

May 2, 2014

David A. Jones, 73, passed away Friday May 2, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Jones, a retired Electrical contractor was born in Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Edith Jones, his daughter Sharon Link and his brother Edward. Survivors include his wife Patricia Jones, daughters Kimberly Burgos and Kristina Jones, Son Richard Jones,...

Apr 30, 2014

Richard M. Fragassi, 63, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 in Chicago, IL. He was born April 13, 1951 in Highland Park to Amelio and Cecilia Fragassi. Richard was the co-owner of Fragassi Appliance in Deerfield for many years. Richard is survived by his brother and sisters Roseann Huster, Robert (Marguerite), Rita (David) Brown, and Robin Knoke,...

Apr 29, 2014

Kenneth Weaver, 80, of Wildwood, passed away April 29, 2014.  Ken was born in Chicago on October 31, 1933.  Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Lauretta and Elmer; one sister, Marilyn Pruemer, and his faithful dog, Buddy. Ken is survived by his wife, Irma; his daughter, Linda (Mark) Teigland; grandchildren Lexi and Kenny Teigland; special grandchildren Crystal...

Apr 29, 2014

Lucille Bauer, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Grayslake, IL on Tuesday April 29, 2014. She was born February 27, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Joseph and Erma Lang. Lucille was a member of St. Phillips Church in Northfield. She had retired from Dominick's Grocery Store, loved to work on crafts, and loved her...

Apr 24, 2014

Jeffrey M. Damore, 38, of Grayslake, passed away on April 24, 2014 at home. Jeffrey was born on October 27, 1975 to Vincent, and Margaret Damore nee Robidou. Jeffrey was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan, he loved fishing, and cooking, he liked listening to loud music, but most of all he cherished his family, especially his son Gavin. Survivors...

Apr 20, 2014

Douglas A. Barton, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. All services are being held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223- 8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Apr 20, 2014

Carole Renz, 83, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday April 20, 2014 at Sedgebrook Health Center in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born September 6, 1930 in Northbrook, IL the daughter of Donald and Thorun (nee: Einarson) Clavey. Carole loved to play cards, cook, and in her younger days dance. She was an avid reader and was always interested in current...

Apr 19, 2014

Braun, Leo B. Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 46 years of Laura I. Braun, loving father of Edrita M. Braun, Virginia (Donn) Mensinga, and Ford Braun, loving grandfather of Christopher (Jaclyn) Mensinga, Kimberly (Daniel) Rehage, Bradley Braun, Christine Braun, and Ford Braun II, great grandfather of...