OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Carol Ann Hooper
Nov 6, 2019
Carol Ann Hooper, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL. She was born October 4, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Elizabeth Schmidt. Carol enjoyed Mahjong, knitting, cross-stitch, and playing with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Carol is survived by her daughters Linda Coleman, and Donna (Cal) Gaunt,...
Jerry Stone
Nov 3, 2019
Jerry Stone, 81, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born August 19, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Katherine Stone. A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing...
Theresa C. Galuska
Oct 31, 2019
Theresa C. Galuska (nee: Pasterski), 86 of Gurnee, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born on December 24, 1932 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to John and Helen Pasterski. Teri grew up in Green Bay and later moved to Illinois where she met her late husband of 38 years,...
Larry E. Nemmers
Oct 30, 2019
Larry E. Nemmers, 61, a resident of Round Lake, passed away October 30, 2019 at Niles Nursing and Rehab in Niles, IL. He was born March 24, 1958 in Waukegan, IL. Larry attended Catholic Grade School and Carmel High School. He was involved in Cub Scouts and basketball. Larry was an architect and owned his own design business, Lanem...
Gerald M. Bryk Sr.
Oct 28, 2019
Gerald Michael Bryk Sr., age 74, a resident of Winfield, passed away, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. He was born October 2, 1945 in Chicago to Joseph and Bernice Bryk. He is survived by his children, Gerald M. Bryk Jr. of Glenview, Jennifer A. Bryk of Wauconda and Philip M. (Jennifer Malley) Bryk of...
Camerina Moncada Mandujano
Oct 27, 2019
Camerina Moncada Mandujano, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home. She was born August 17, 1938 in Mexico to Delfino Moncada and Petra Mandujano. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2019 from 10:00am until 1:00pm with the service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel &...
Connie K. Kohnke
Oct 22, 2019
Connie K. Kohnke, 60, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born June 4, 1959 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Esther Kohnke. Connie loved working at the schools in Round Lake as a secretary. She enjoyed animals and especially loved kids. Connie is...
Anthony Botman
Oct 17, 2019
Anthony "Anton" Botman, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born May 3, 1934 in the Netherlands. Anton immigrated to the United States in 1967. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. Anton enjoyed music,...
Duane H. Steffen
Oct 16, 2019
Duane H. Steffen, 69, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born December 30, 1949 in Marshfield, WI to Harry and Frances Steffen. He had three siblings who preceded him in death, Sharon Rivers nee Steffen, Don Steffen and Jerry Steffen. Duane married his wife of 51 years...
Katherine Moffatt
Oct 16, 2019
Katherine Moffatt, age 33, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She was born in Nottingham, England on March 23, 1986 to Sharon Ruff and Thomas Moffatt. Katherine is survived by her mother Sharon Ruff, her children Alex Ramirez, Alesia Ramirez, and Angelo Ramirez, the father of her children...
Donald P. Stoneberg
Oct 15, 2019
Donald Peter Stoneberg, age 83, a resident of Lake Geneva and formally of Grayslake, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Chetek, WI to Arthur and Fern Stoneberg. Don, known to many as Stoney and Uncle Stoney was a man of integrity and character with a great sense of humor. Don...
Phyllis I. Nelson
Oct 15, 2019
Phyllis I. Nelson, nee Sorensen, passed away on October 15, 2019. Born in Chicago on September 1, 1927. Her husband preceded her in death on May 4, 1992. Surviving are her 2 daughters, Karen (Jim) Amann of Round Lake Park and Linda (Matt) Nelson-Bova of Lawrence, KS; and her 3 grandchildren, Matthew Amann, Gus Bova and Grace Bova. All...
Merle F. Pease
Oct 13, 2019
Merle Francis Pease, age 89, of Vernon Hills, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on July 26, 1930 in Steelton, PA to Walter and Mildred Siegfried. Merle grew up in Steelton, PA where she met her husband of 69 years, Sam. She was a graduate of Steelton High School. ...
Donald E. O’Machel
Oct 12, 2019
Donald E. O'Machel, 74, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL. He was born February 13, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Ann O'Machel. Don was a Vietnam veteran having served for the US Navy. Work was Don's hobby, he worked in Tool and Die most...
Robert E. Martell
Oct 12, 2019
Robert "Bob" E. Martell, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Victory Lakes Nursing Center in Lindenhurst, IL. He was born August 6, 1934 in Evanston, IL. Bob was a member of St. Mary of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mundelein. He was a retired firefighter having worked for the Glencoe Fire Department. Bob...
John E. Joyce
Oct 7, 2019
John E. Joyce, 88, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at Travanse Living in Grayslake, IL. He was born April 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Patrick and Margaret Joyce. John was a veteran having served for the US Navy and was a retiree of People's Gas in Chicago. John is survived by his many...
Inez L. Gemskie
Oct 6, 2019
Inez L. Gemskie, 99, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Lexington Health Care in Lake Zurich, IL. She was born April 18, 1920 in Chapin, IA to Eugene and Nell Ewens. Inez is survived by her daughter, Paula (James) Cogar; her granddaughters, Jennelle (Patrick) O'Rilley and Laura (Daniel) Bertermann , her 5 great-grandchildren,...
Betty L. Vares
Oct 1, 2019
Betty L. Vares, 98, of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her home. She was born June 2, 1921 in Chicago, IL to George and Belle Schlosser. Betty volunteered with the Girl Scouts, American Legion Auxiliary Post 659, and was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake. Betty is survived by her daughters, Linda...
Grace M. Finney
Sep 30, 2019
Grace M. Finney, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born July 10, 1946 in Chicago to John Daniel Mitchell and Loretta Steffans. She was a member of Living Waters Church in Grayslake. She is survived by her husband, Donald of 15 years whom she married on May 1, 2004 in...
M. Evangelina Pineda
Sep 24, 2019
Maria Evangelina Alvarenga Pineda, age 81, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home. She was born November 16, 1937 in El Salvador. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The funeral mass will be held on...

