OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Mildred “Millie” Pappa
Oct 8, 2013
Mildred "Millie" Pappa, formerly a longtime Grayslake resident, having celebrated her 90 th birthday this spring, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, 2013 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville. She was born in Chicago on May 20, 1923 to the now late Anthony and Mary {nee Czapka} Wojdyla. Millie was the loving mother of Carol (Chet) Bielen, Jean...
James A. Beake
Oct 5, 2013
James A. Beake, a 65-year-old Ingleside resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on Sat. Oct. 5, 2013. He was born in Chicago on Mar. 12, 1948 to the now late Richard and Lorraine {nee Dost} Beake. James was a Vietnam War veteran, having served proudly for the U.S. Army Special Forces in Airbourne Long...
Austin L. Lonberg
Oct 2, 2013
Austin L. Lonberg, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2013, at the age of 83. He was born November 21, 1929 in Miami, OK, to Fredrick and Zora Lonberg. Austin was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the Air Force as reconnaissance. He was a retiree of IBM in Chicago after...
Kay A. Rateike
Sep 30, 2013
Kay A. Rateike, a 79-year-old resident of Hainesville, passed away Monday morning, September 30, 2013 at The Wealshire in Lincolnshire. She was born in Barrington on May 8, 1934 to the now late Will and Elsie (nee Jahnke) Shepherd. Kay was formerly a 40-year resident of Mt. Prospect, and was a devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran...
Thomas C. Glowinski
Sep 21, 2013
Thomas C. Glowinski, a 70-year-old Round Lake resident, passed away on Sat. Sep. 21, 2013 at Highland Park Hospital. He was born in Chicago on May 29, 1943 to the now late Louis and Helen {nee Petroff} Glowinski. Tom was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, loved to golf, and was an automobile enthusiast. He served his...
Thomas G. Wylie
Sep 20, 2013
Thomas G. Wylie (Tom; Pops) 59 years old and a resident of Lake Villa, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Centegra Medical Center, in McHenry, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 19, 1954. Tom was a school bus driver for Durham School Services. Tom also worked in the meat department at Jewel...
Ruth H. Larsen
Sep 16, 2013
Ruth H. Larsen, an 81-year-old resident of Mundelein and formerly of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, passed away Monday September 16, 2013. She was born September 29, 1931 in Chicago to the now late Frank and Helen Blomgren. Ruth volunteered with Meals on Wheels and loved getting together with her Amundsen High School girlfriends to play poker. She...
Lee Jean A. White
Sep 16, 2013
Lee Jean Ann White, a 75-year-old longtime Park City resident, passed away on Monday, Sep. 16, 2013 at Presence Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. She was born in Chicago on May 19, 1938. Lee Jean's favorite pastime was to go to the casino with her best friend Dolores, and was an avid computer gamer. She was the beloved...
Richard S. Merker
Sep 16, 2013
Richard Stephen Merker a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Monday September 16, 2013 at the age of 64. He was born September 30, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Delores (nee: Borscha) Merker. Richard was a member of the Jay Cees. He loved to fish, bake, and was a lover of animals. Richard is survived...
Stephen “Stevie” H. Werner
Sep 14, 2013
Stephen "Stevie" H. Werner Jr, age 31, died suddenly at his home in Fox Lake, IL on Sep. 14, 2013. He worked for 13 years at TechStar America Corp in Hainesville, IL. Survivors include his mother Jean Werner; sister Angela Werner; brother Stuart Werner of Antioch, IL; father Stephen (Catherine) Werner of Twin Lakes, WI; his loving...
Dale Calvert
Sep 12, 2013
Dale Calvert, a 49-year-old Fox Lake resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. (847) 223-8122...
Lois A. Shadron
Sep 11, 2013
Lois A. Shadron was called home to God on September 11, 2013 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Nellie Geise. Beloved by her late husband, Warren R. Shadron of Warren Electric. Loving mother to Linda (Jerry) Herron and Kieran (Sue) Kirby and grandmother to Sean and Lauren Kirby. Her banking career spanned...
Paulette Soderstrom
Sep 9, 2013
Paulette R. Soderstrom, a 66-year-old longtime resident of Round Lake, passed away Mon., Sep. 9, 2013 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. She was born in Chicago on Mar. 24, 1947 to the now late Kenneth and Gladys {nee Syvertsen} Koelle. Paulette was the cherished wife of 47 years to Leif Soderstrom, whom she married on Nov. 6,...
Starlett Elaine Kurek
Sep 4, 2013
Starlett Elaine Kurek, a resident of Lexington, SC, passed away September 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her husband and 3 daughters, at the age of 63. She was born May 23, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Carl Edward Pence and Mary Louise (nee: Reed) Pence. Starlett enjoyed playing bingo, music, Christmas and spoiling her grandkids. Starlett is...
Tina A. Shatley
Sep 3, 2013
Tina A. Shatley, age 44, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Lakeland Baptist Church, 24551 West Grand Avenue in Lake Villa. Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL...
Vincent Damore
May 14, 2013
Vincent Damore, age 61, of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his home. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013 with the funeral service commencing at 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or...
Doris B. Masek
May 13, 2013
Doris B. Masek, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday May 13, 2013 at the age of 84. She was born July 8, 1928, in Chicago, IL to John and Olga Zimbleman. Doris is survived by her beloved sister Joan (Mario) Arcari, her loving niece and nephews Lisa (Gary) Guy, Scot Arcari, and Todd (Neoma) Arcari, and her loving...
Geraldine “Dean” Haddon
May 7, 2013
Geraldine "Dean" Haddon, a resident of Bristol, WI and formerly of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born May 25, 1925 in Hurley, WI to Leroy and Leila Leichtnam. Dean loved bingo, playing cards, visiting the casinos, and enjoying time with her kids and grandkids. Dean is survived by her...
Eugene L. “Les” Werhniak
May 5, 2013
Eugene L. "Les" Werhniak, age 85, of Gages Lake, passed away at home on Sun. May 5, 2013. He was born in Highland Park on April 24, 1928 to the now late Anton and Emma Werhniak. Les served his country proudly as a U.S. Marine. He was a lifelong member of the V.F.W. in Lake Villa, a...
Walter A. Kazakeich
May 5, 2013
Walter A. Kazakeich, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Glenview, passed away Sunday May 5, 2013 at the age of 73. He was born June 9, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Harriet Kazakeich. Walter was a veteran of the US Army and had worked for the Niles Public Works for over 33 years. Walter is survived...
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