OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2021

Sam Sances, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 11, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 4,1938 in Chicago, IL to Louis and Mary Sances.

Sam  is survived by his wife of 35 years Madelon (nee Sandler), his children Marianne (Jim) Spangola, Joseph (Liz) Sances, James (Fiance Debbie...

Nov 10, 2021

Betty Anderson, age 93, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 27, 1928 in Chicago to Robert and Bessie (nee Keclick) Carpenter.  Betty loved shopping, gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dan, whom she married on October 1, 1960 in...

Nov 6, 2021

Jessie Carlson, age 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 surrounded by family.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1937, she was the daughter of Charles and Mabel Burgy.  She graduated from Senn High School in 1955.  Jessie lived in Chicago raising her family until they moved to Park Ridge where...

Nov 4, 2021

Bryson D. Griffin, 38, a resident of Tuscon, AZ and formerly of Lake Villa, IL, passed away November 4, 2021.  He was born May 11, 1983 in Orange, TX.  Bryson was known for having one of the biggest hearts and was beloved by his friends and family, and adored by his mother.  He was an avid fan of the...

Nov 4, 2021

Carole A. Thompson, age 79, passed away on November 4, 2021.  She was born on September 6, 1942, in Chicago to Vernon and Lorraine Aeppli (Lor & Apps).

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Janet) Speck of Morton Grove, IL and Todd (Jessica) Speck of Burlington, WI; her granddaughters, Jessica Speck of Chicago, IL and Maria...

Nov 2, 2021

Bernice Judy Stelter, age 89, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on November 2, 2021 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on October 28, 1932 in Chicago to Mathilda Werner Stelter and Adolph Stelter.

Bernice was a resident of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake for the past 29 years, she was born and grew...

Oct 31, 2021

Judith J. Kusiak, age 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 31, 2021.  She was born on June 20, 1935 in Chicago to John and Anastasia Sczewczyk. Our loving mother and wife who gave us unselfishly of herself; we will always remember and honor her life.  Mom will never be forgotten and will always live on...

Oct 31, 2021

Marilyn J. Sowin, 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home.  She was born March 14, 1928 in Janesville, WI to Herbert and Dorothy Bergman.  During her life she enjoyed spending time with friends and family, singing, and she was an avid Green Bay Packers Fan.

Marilyn is survived by...

Oct 30, 2021

Jaclyn M. Powers, 68, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on October 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Chicago.  She was born on August 2, 1953 in Chicago Heights, IL to Melvin and Wanda Haseman.  She was a member of the United Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ed; her children,...

Oct 30, 2021

Nancy J. Oldenburg, age 88, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Storypoint of Libertyville. She was born August 17, 1933 in Chicago.  All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org .

Oct 28, 2021

Mary Ellen Meskel, R.N., 78, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 28, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 13, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ to Robert and Helen Smith.  Mary Ellen was a graduate of North Plainfield (NJ) High School, and the School of Nursing of the Hospital of the University...

Oct 26, 2021

Barry E. Saturley, 74, a resident of Grayslake passed away on October 26, 2021. Barry was born on November 12, 1946, to the late David Gaither and Opal (Cathcart) Saturley in Hopkinsville, KY and was the youngest of five children. Growing up you could often find him with either a basketball or baseball in his hands. He played basketball...

Oct 25, 2021

Edel H. Bailey, age 70, a resident of Crystal Lake, passed away on October 25, 2021 in McHenry, IL.  She was born on February 19, 1951 in Emmeke, Germany to Waldemar Hennig and Elli Hennig Amann (nee Hein).  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Lynn Bailey; brother-in-law, S. Kimberley Bailey; parents and parents-in-laws.  She is survived...

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Patricia Beermann, 93, of Gurnee, IL passed away October 25, 2021 at home. Born June 5, 1928 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a member of  the Saint Peters Catholic Church in Jefferson, South Dakota.  She is survived by husband Howard Beermann, daughter Geriann Larsen of Gurnee, Il.; brothers, Martin (Mary), Charles (Beverly), and Daniel; her grandchildren, Nicolette...

Oct 18, 2021

Jose Pedro Rojas, age 81, a resident of Mundelein passed away on October 18, 2021 in Libertyville.  He was born on October 12, 1940 to Ruperto and Julia Rojas.  He was a member of Santa Maria de Popolo Catholic Church in Mundelein.  Jose is survived by his wife, Cleotilde, his children, Julia (Salvador) Abonce, Salomon Rojas, Socorro (Mariano) Garcia,...

Oct 17, 2021

Betty Justus, age 88, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born on July 12, 1933 in Grundy, VA to John and Della Stacy.  She is survived by her children, Sue (John) Bitowt, Bunny (Jake) Henderson, Eddie (Diane) Justus, Ronnie Justus, and Lisa Justus; her 18 grandchildren; 21 great...

Oct 16, 2021

David Brent Anderson was born on July 13, 1956 in Rapid City, South Dakota and entered heaven on October 16, 2021.  Dave was a gifted millworker who created beautiful pieces that he loved to gift to family and friends.  He could fix anything and mentored so many throughout his life.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and tractors but spending time...

Oct 15, 2021

Hiraben M. Patel Born  May 27,1927 At Rest  October 15, 2021 Puja Monday, October 18, 2021

Oct 15, 2021

Robert S. Vedernack Sr.,71,  a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Captain Lovell Medical Center in North Chicago.  He was born January 28, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert and Josephine Vedernack.  Robert was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Auto...

Oct 15, 2021

Judith A. "Judy" Dennis, age 81, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2021.  She was born on June 5, 1940 to Frank and Lucille Welch.  Judy was a long-time employee of Jewel-Osco in Round Lake.  She was a loving wife and mother and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Judy is...