OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

Michael B. Scholz

Michael B. Scholz

Oct 11, 2018

Michael B. Scholz, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 9, 1945 in Chicago to Bernard and Josephine Scholz.  Michael was a Purple Heart Veteran having served for the US Army as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War.  He was an avid Bears fan, volunteered at the...

Virginia G. Peil

Virginia G. Peil

Oct 10, 2018

Virginia G. Peil, 81, a resident of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born January 24, 1937 in Chicago, IL.  Virginia is survived by her children Jeff R. (Cindy) Peil, Bradley M. Peil, Brian T. Peil, Kevin B. Peil, Scott A. (John Kreuter) Peil, Kimberly G. MacDonald, and...

Richard A. Novak

Richard A. Novak

Oct 8, 2018

Richard A. Novak, age 83, resident of Madrona Village, Round Lake, IL, passed away October 8, 2018 in Advocate Condell Hospital, Libertyville. He was an only child, born August 14, 1935 at Oak Park Hospital to Anton and Josephine Novak. It was a life filled with laughter, love, varied interests, challenges, sprinkled with bouts of stubbornness and courage of...

Floyd H. Furget

Floyd H. Furget

Oct 6, 2018

Floyd Henry Furget, 77, a resident of Round Lake Heights, IL, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home. He was born October 28, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Floyd H. and Artie M. (nee: Thaxton) Furget. Floyd was retired from the Navy after serving 20 years. Floyd is survived by his wife Karen, whom he wed on...

Michael E. Smart

Michael E. Smart

Sep 30, 2018

Michael E. Smart, 71, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. He was born December 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Michael was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served with the US Navy. All funeral services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel...

Sheryl Lynn Morrell

Sheryl Lynn Morrell

Sep 30, 2018

Sheryl Lynn Morrell (nee Smith), known by many as "Shar," age 63 of Round Lake Beach, Illinois passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was born May 11, 1955 in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late Robert and Mary Ann Smith.  Sheryl was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Her hobbies included camping, fishing and drawing. She...

Patricia M. Johnson

Patricia M. Johnson

Sep 28, 2018

Patricia M. Johnson, age 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Mary Marsey. Patricia was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake. Patricia is survived by her children, Mary (James) Mote of Grayslake and David Johnson of Champlin, MN;...

David P. Schippers, Jr.

David P. Schippers, Jr.

Sep 28, 2018

David Phillip Schippers, Jr., age 88, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 4, 1929. David was an attorney for 59 years, a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and a life long White Sox fan. David is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelin, of 66 years....

Delores M. Nordmark

Delores M. Nordmark

Sep 25, 2018

Delores (Dodie) M. Nordmark, 89, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born May 22, 1929 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of the late Leslie and Irene (Vanderventer) Thornborough. After graduating from Waukegan High School in 1947, Delores went to work for Illinois Bell as a switchboard operator. She married...

Neil Jess Lee

Neil Jess Lee

Sep 25, 2018

Neil Jess Lee, 80, was called by God to Heaven on September 25, 2018 to settle a couple of boundary disputes. Licensed as one of the youngest Illinois land surveyors, Neil was proud to follow in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. He worked from the age of sixteen until 1975 with friend and mentor, Bob Allen....

Wendy Ann Perna

Wendy Ann Perna

Sep 25, 2018

Wendy Ann Perna, 58, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at her home.  She was born March 10, 1960 in Aurora, IL to Edward and Ruth Smith. Wendy was employed by Siemens Building Technologies for 20 years. Her expertise allowed her to successfully develop many new products. Her guidance, friendship and support will be...

Edna Charlotte Munsinger

Edna Charlotte Munsinger

Sep 25, 2018

Edna Charlotte (nee: Ziche) Munsinger, 84, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, IL.  Edna was born January 17, 1934 in Chicago to William and Edna (nee: Erver) Ziche.  Edna lived with her parents in Lake Zurich until her marriage to Howard William Munsinger on September 3,...

Daniel Derek Chapman

Daniel Derek Chapman

Sep 24, 2018

Daniel Derek Chapman, age 36, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, September 24, 2018. Daniel was born on May 1, 1982 in Evanston. Daniel was the youngest of 4. From a very early age Danny was someone that people naturally engaged with. To describe the type of person that he was...

Allan B. Raynor

Allan B. Raynor

Sep 19, 2018

Allan B. Raynor, 65, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home.  He was born October 5, 1952 in Elgin, IL to Edwin and Lorena Raynor.  Allan was retired, but had worked for Century Tile in Mundelein and Leath Furniture in Gurnee, IL.  Allan is survived by his wife of 43 years,...

Michael Anthony Vitale

Michael Anthony Vitale

Sep 18, 2018

Michael Anthony Vitale, age 92, of Lincolnshire, and formerly a 35 year resident of Skokie, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Lincolnshire. He was born December 20, 1925 in Chicago. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy as a Signalman. Michael was the Director of Claims, Law and Real Estate for the...

Richard A. Thorsen

Richard A. Thorsen

Sep 17, 2018

Richard A. Thorsen, 83, a resident of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Richard was born August 27, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Leif and Marie Thorsen.  Richard was a veteran of the Korean War having served for the Marines.  He was retired from Atlas Threaded Fasteners in...

Thomas L. Furmanek

Thomas L. Furmanek

Sep 7, 2018

Thomas L. Furmanek, 72, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home. He was born September 22, 1945 in Chicago, IL to William and LaVerne Furmanek. Thomas was a veteran having served for the US Navy. Thomas is survived by his children Erich (Tracey) Sutherland and Jennifer Govea, his grandchildren Heather (David)...

Patricia Jean Chapman-Burkel

Patricia Jean Chapman-Burkel

Sep 5, 2018

Patricia Jean (Stocking) Chapman-Burkel, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in Grayslake, IL. She was born March 22, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Corrine and Vernon Hall. Patricia often said she was living the "life of riley". She loved horses, art, fashion, music, and dancing. Patricia is survived by her children James (Matilda) Chapman, MaryEllen (David) Duncan, Michael...

Robert H. Fugett

Robert H. Fugett

Aug 31, 2018

Robert was born on March 30, 1940 in Waukegan, Il. to Jonas C Fugett and Rosetta Yepsen Fugett. He passed away peacefully Friday, August 31st at Journey Care Hospice in Glenview, Illinois. He graduated from Warren Township High School in 1958, where he was an outstanding athlete in Football, Baseball and Basketball. He also met and dated his girlfriend...

George W. Walters

George W. Walters

Aug 27, 2018

George W. Walters, 79, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at Claridge Healthcare Center.  He was born June 29, 1939 in Chicago, IL to William and Theresa Walters.  George enjoyed volunteering, especially with the Boy Scouts and The Chapel.  He was a Bears fan and attended worship services at The Chapel.  George is survived...

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