OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Robert J. Weaver
Aug 30, 2020
Robert J. Weaver, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 30, 2020 at Journeycare in Barrington, IL. He was born December 15, 1930 in Chicago to R. Bertram and Jane T. (nee: Murtaugh) Weaver. Robert, Bob to all who knew and loved him, had a rich and full life. Born in Chicago, it is here he lived...
Reinhold A. Fischer
Aug 30, 2020
Reinhold Adam Fischer, 88, a resident of Ingleside, IL passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home in Ingleside, IL. He was born September 12, 1931 in Bensenville, IL to Sam and Lydia Fischer. Reinhold was the co-founder of Fischer Bros. Construction Inc., founder of Fischer Bros. Fresh Concrete Inc., owner and founder of Unique Auto Storage, and...
Rosemary A. Peterkort
Aug 30, 2020
Rosemary Peterkort, 88, passed away on August 30, 2020. She was born to Ed and Lillian Taylor in 1932. The family moved from the city of Chicago to the small resort town of Round Lake in 1941. She attended Grant High School in Fox Lake and enrolled in beauty school in Waukegan. Rosemary earned her Cosmetology license at the...
Sharon K. Houseman
Aug 28, 2020
Sharon Kay Houseman, 75, a resident of Beach Park, passed away August 28, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake. She was born June 5, 1945 in Waukegan, IL to Allan and Frances Parker. Sharon is survived by her children, Tracy (Chuck) Zack of Grayslake and Scott Houseman of Beach Park; her grandson, Keegan Zack of Grayslake; and...
Richard Ray, Sr.
Aug 26, 2020
Richard Ray Sr., 94, passed away on Aug. 26, 2020, after suffering a stroke. He was on his way to fly his remote control airplanes, his life long hobby. He lived independently, and on his own terms. He met on Tuesdays with a group of friends the R.O.M.E.O.s (retired old men eating out). He was a WWII veteran who...
Kevin J. Wold
Aug 25, 2020
Kevin James Wold, age 59, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home. He was born March 4, 1961 in Waukegan to George and Margaret (Schrimpf) Wold. He is survived by his wife, Valerie, who he married 20 years ago on August 26, 2000 in Richmond Center, WI; his four children, Scott (Brittany)...
Paul Prause
Aug 21, 2020
Paul Prause, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Burr Oak Assisted Living in Genoa City, WI. Paul was born August 30, 1931 in Ullersdorf, Germany to Paul and Maria Prause. He was an avid chess player, enjoyed walking, eating out for dinner and breakfast, and getting together with his family for birthdays...
Steve Lahey
Aug 19, 2020
Steve Lahey passed away at Advocate Condell Hospital on August 19, 2020 after a brief illness. Steve and his fiancee, Pattie Brewer, have lived in the Fox Lake area for the last 25 years enjoying their lives on the lake along with their many friends. Steve was an avid golfer and bowler. He won the Illinois Junior Bowling Championship...
Anna E. Carlson
Aug 17, 2020
Anna E. Carlson, 82, a resident of Lake Bluff, IL, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Sunrise of Gurnee. She was born May 26, 1938 in Lake Forest, IL to Peter and Naomi Nobbe. Anna was a Majorette Baton Twirler while attending Lake Forest High School. She enjoyed arts and crafts, bowling with her bowling team, and once...
Katherine Bystricky
Aug 15, 2020
Katherine Bystricky, 79, of Gurnee, IL, was born to eternal life on August 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 28, 1941 in Poland to Józef and Rozalia (nee Matyasik) Dawiec and immigrated to the United States when she was 21 years old. She married Cyril Bystricky, and traveled the world with him,...
Cornelius Leroy Woodruff
Aug 12, 2020
Woodruff, Cornelius Leroy (Woody) passed away quietly in his sleep on 08/12/2020. He was born December 18, 1922 in Burlington Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Frances and Darcy Roy Woodruff; 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and grandson Barry Woodruff. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Ruth A. (LeDain) Woodruff, his son, Stephen Roy...
James D. Mowery Jr.
Aug 8, 2020
James D. Mowery, Jr., age 64, a resident of Round Lake Heights, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born October 8, 1955 in Chicago to Darlene and James Mowery, Sr. Jim was a member of St. Philip's Church. Jim never had or wanted for much. The love and time spent...
Anthony J. Ciro Iii
Aug 7, 2020
Anthony "Tony" J. Ciro III, a resident of Elmwood Park, IL passed away August 7, 2020 in Chicago, IL. He was born July 14, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Patricia and Anthony Ciro. Tony was a veteran having served with the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. Tony is the loving son of Patricia (Jack)...
Josefina Arias Sanchez
Aug 6, 2020
Josefina Arias Sanchez, 102, passed away on August 6, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Josefina was a loving homemaker and devote Catholic that treasured spending time with family, kids, and friends. She was a wonderful cook that made delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. Josefina created beautifully detailed pulled thread (drawn fabric) and cross-stitch embroidery items. She also...
Janet K. Hannan
Aug 6, 2020
Janet K. Hannan, 76, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at her home August 6, 2020. She was born in August 1943 to Victor and Francis Marek Kosilla in Tarrytown, New York. Janet attended Sleepy Hollow High School in Tarrytown, NY before meeting her husband, Donald C. Hannan, while they both worked for General Foods. They had three children Mark,...
Julian J. Cordova
Aug 2, 2020
Julian J. Cordova, age 68, a resident of Round Lake Beach passed away Sunday, August, 2, 2020 in Libertyville. He was born April 20, 1952 in Cotiro, Michocan, Mexico. Julian loved to dance, sing, and watch Cinema Dinamita. He also liked soccer, Cruz Azul, and the Green Bay Packers, his favorite teams. He enjoyed Burger King and McDonald's and...
Terrell C. Miyamoto
Aug 2, 2020
Terry C. Miyamoto, 87, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 at Bickford of Gurnee. She was born June 11, 1933 in Walker, IA to Lloyd and Cora Bellach. Terry was retired from Dynapar in Gurnee after a 25 year career. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wadsworth, enjoyed gardening and...
Nancy M. Strangaritch
Jul 28, 2020
Nancy Marie Strangaritch (née McWilliams) beloved wife of John Strangaritch passed away on July 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings as well as her first born, and only son Patrick Leroy Strangaritch on August 3, 2013. In addition to her husband, John, Nancy is also survived by her three daughters: Carol Grandolfo, Joanne...
Leonard J. Stang Jr.
Jul 27, 2020
Leonard "Len" J. Stang Jr., 50, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born December 19, 1969 in Shields Township, IL to Leonard Sr. and Anna Dora Stang. Len enjoyed bicycling and was an avid Notre Dame fan. Len is survived by his daughter...
Harold C. Alvin
Jul 26, 2020
Harold Carl Alvin, Hal to his multitude of friends, passed from this earthly plane on July 26, 2020, at the age of 93 in Lindenhurst, Illinois. An Eagle Scout, his love of the outdoors was apparent from the start. After serving in WWII, he earned a degree in horticulture from the University of Illinois and put his knowledge to...
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