OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
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,...
Elsa K. Guschwa
Jan 15, 2014
Elsa Klara Guschwa, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2014 in Libertyville, IL at the age of 93. She was born May 27, 1920 in Germany to Frieda and Emil Feth. Elsa left Germany in 1975 to join her daughter Anita in Chicago. Elsa is survived by her daughter Anita (Howard) Remus of Grayslake, IL, her...
Sandra S. Phelps
Jan 12, 2014
Sandra S. Phelps, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday January 12, 2014 at the age of 61. She was born on May 18, 1952 in Chicago, Il to William and Ursula (nee: Mendrys) Phelps. Sandra loved to travel, read, and her cats. Sandra is survived by her life partner and her best friend of 16 years, David Crilly,...
Wilner “Bill” Hart
Jan 10, 2014
Wilner "Bill" Hart, passed away suddenly on Friday January 10th, 2014. He was born in Akron Ohio on 12/12/1945 to Jessica née George and Vaughan Hart. Upon graduation from Mundelein high school, Bill proudly served in the United States Army Signal Corp. in Vietnam. Bill received the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with the Bronze...
Arline R. Clavey
Jan 10, 2014
Arline Ruth Clavey, 86, of Grayslake, passed away Friday January 10, 2014 at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center in Glenview, IL. She was born December 17, 1927 in Evanston, IL to Christian and Catherine Henrichsen. She had worked and earned her solo pilot's license at Skyharbor Airport in Northbrook, IL early in her life where she met her...
Henrietta Buerger
Jan 8, 2014
Henrietta "Hattie" Van La Moen Buerger, age 86, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday January 8, 2014 in Grayslake, IL. She was born February 20, 1927 in Kimberly, WI. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had countless adoring friends. Hattie is survived by her husband of 65...
Barbara Jo Klauber
Jan 4, 2014
Barbara Jo (Branson) Klauber, 55, went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2014. She died unexpectedly in her sleep, at her home in Grayslake, Illinois. Barb, and her twin brother Bob, were born on November 2, 1958, in Oconto, Wisconsin, to Donald and Bonnie Branson. Barb grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire...
Barbara J. Klauber
Jan 4, 2014
Barbara Jo (Branson) Klauber, 55, went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2014. She died unexpectedly in her sleep, at her home in Grayslake, Illinois. Barb, and her twin brother Bob, were born on November 2, 1958, in Oconto, Wisconsin, to Donald and Bonnie Branson. Barb grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire...
Judith Nykaza
Jan 1, 2014
Judith A. Nykaza, age 69, of Grayslake, passed away January 1, 2014 in Shamrock, WI. She was born June 22, 1945 in Chicago to Peter and Ann (nee: McGovern) Klug. Judith was an avid snowmobiler, who loved spending time in Wisconsin at her family's dream log home in the North Woods. She loved being with her family and grandchildren...
Patricio Paret
Dec 27, 2013
Patricio J. Paret, , a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL, at the age of 71. He was born April 5, 1942 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Jacinto and Carola (Lertora) Paret. Patricio was a member of St Bede Catholic Church. He loved the Bears and working with his model...
Karen Alfrejd
Dec 23, 2013
Karen Alfrejd, a resident of Sterling, passed away Tuesday December 23, 2013, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, at the age of 69. She was born July 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Peder and Karen (nee: Hansen) Westnes. Karen loved to cook, garden, sew, and enjoyed antiquing. Karen is survived by her children Jill (nee: Alfrejd)...

