OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

Ada Fritts

Ada Fritts

Aug 3, 2019

Ada Fritts, age 58, of Third Lake passed away on August 3, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital.  She was born in Highland Park on September 12, 1960 to the late Erasmo and Bertha Gonzales.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Fritts, whom she married on May 13, 2000 in Sedona, AZ; her sister, Melinda Gonzales; many aunts and...

Steven V. Brajcki

Steven V. Brajcki

Aug 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Steven V. Brajcki announces his passing after a brief illness, on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 59.   Steven will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Robert J. and Patricia A. Brajcki; his children, Cheri' (David) Ferguson, Jessica (Robert) Berg, Stefanie, Ashley and Jason L. McWilliams-Brajcki; loving brother...

Siedlecki, Elizabeth “Betty”

Siedlecki, Elizabeth “Betty”

Aug 2, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Siedlecki was born in Whaley Bridge, England on March 27, 1924 and passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 95.  She was a 60 year resident of Grayslake.  In 1945, at the end of WWII, she met and married Eugene Siedlecki, a Polish Royal Airforce flier.  The couple immigrated with their two young...

Lloyd R. Sparks

Lloyd R. Sparks

Jul 28, 2019

Lloyd R. Sparks, age 70, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 6, 1948 in Colbert County, Alabama. He was a Mason, a veteran of the US Army and member of the American Legion.  He was retired from Drake Concrete. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Barbara Sparks, whom he married...

Lester “Les” E. Stang

Lester “Les” E. Stang

Jul 28, 2019

Lester "Les" E. Stang, age 89, of Grayslake passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born on December 22, 1929 in Libertyville. Les served in the US Army.  He was the owner of the Grayslake Bowling Alley and was also owner of  Les's Lounge for 24 years. He served as...

Jaskaran Singh

Jaskaran Singh

Jul 27, 2019

Jaskaran Singh, age 23, of Gurnee passed away on July 27, 2019.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 11:00am until 1:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 1: 00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to...

Jennifer C. Kober

Jennifer C. Kober

Jul 24, 2019

Jennifer C. Kober, 41, a resident of McHenry, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home.  She was born January 11, 1978 in Waukegan, IL.  Jennifer was a member of the Jewish Synagogue of Lake County.  She was a human rights activist with Hotel Rwanda Foundation Chicago and a member of the Avon Township Community Garden.  Jennifer...

Gerhard Kutzora

Gerhard Kutzora

Jul 24, 2019

Gerhard Kutzora, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on July 24, 2019 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.  He was born on October 9, 1935 in Germany to Emil and Emilie Kutzora.  He is survived by his wife, Irma of 57 years whom he married August 30, 1962 in Chicago.  He is further survived by his children, Peter...

Eva L. Sereno

Eva L. Sereno

Jul 22, 2019

Eva L. Sereno, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at her home in Grayslake.  She was born August 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Anst and Eva Ostermeyer.  Eva worked as a secretary to the Commanding Officer of Supply Depot at Great Lakes Naval Base for 15 years and 10 years at College...

Robert A. Nykaza

Robert A. Nykaza

Jul 21, 2019

Robert A. Nykaza Sr., age 75, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Lake Forest at Northwestern Medical Center.  He was born October 7, 1943  in Chicago to Bernard and Mary Nykaza.  Robert was a union member of Local #17 Heat and Frost Insulators for over 45 years and a parishioner of St. Gilbert Catholic Church.  He...

Ronald E. Munts

Ronald E. Munts

Jul 19, 2019

Ronald E. Munts, age 87, of Grayslake passed away on July 19, 2019.  He was born in Streator, IL on February 21, 1932 to the late Charles Munts and Dorothy Munts-Bruni.  He graduated from Grant Community High School in 1951.  He served in the Army during the Korean era from 1951-1953, serving in Germany as Corporal.  He was a...

Dorothy C. Setzer

Dorothy C. Setzer

Jul 16, 2019

Dorothy Claire Setzer, 90, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, entered into eternal life Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.  She was born December 29, 1928 in Neola, IA to Paul and Edna Eckrich.  Dorothy was a longtime communicant of St. Gilbert Catholic Church.  She loved square dancing and was a member of the...

Virginia L. Kolseth

Virginia L. Kolseth

Jul 15, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Kolseth nee Dobbs, 90 passed away July 15th at Warren Barr Lincolnshire. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Chicago ,  graduated from Morton High School (Cicero, IL) and graduated from the University of Miami (FL). She worked for Equitable Insurance where she worked until 1958. In 1956, she married Donald and they raised their...

V. June Spehn

V. June Spehn

Jul 14, 2019

V. June Spehn, age 92, of Round Lake Beach and formally of Northbrook, passed away on July 14, 2019 in Round Lake Beach.  She was born on June 22, 1927 in Rosholt, Wisconsin to Hans and Julie (Lee) Hagen.  June loved to golf, summers at the cabin with her husband, playing the organ and knitting.  She is survived by...

Linda K. Deinken

Linda K. Deinken

Jul 7, 2019

Linda K. Deinken, 67, a resident of Grayslake, IL and formerly of Milwaukee, WI, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL.  She was born August 1, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Eleanor Polikowski.  Linda enjoyed sudoku, the Fourth of July, Christmas, but her favorite was spending time with her family.  Linda is survived...

Helen E. Todd

Helen E. Todd

Jul 6, 2019

Round Lake – Helen E. Todd (nee Masters), age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Crystal Lake surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 10, 1927 in Chicago. Helen worked in a variety of occupations throughout her lifetime where she was able to offer her attention to detail, great organizational and managerial skills. Post-retirement,...

Norma Jean Palazzolo

Norma Jean Palazzolo

Jul 6, 2019

Norma Jean Palazzolo, 76, a resident of Racine and formerly of Round Lake, IL, passed away at Ascension Hospital in Racine, WI.  She was born January 24, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Marvin and Bonnie Chaffin.  Norma was a bus driver for the Lake County schools for over 10 years.  Norma is survived by her children Bonnie (Antonio)...

Cheryl L. Stone

Cheryl L. Stone

Jul 1, 2019

Cheryl L. Stone, age 60, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Journey Care in Barrington.  Sherry had a loving spirit.  She was most happy in the tranquility of her gardens.  She loved the sunshine, dancing, knitting and spending time in the company of her many friends.  Sherry is survived by her sons, Drew Hoepner of McHenry and...

Michele L. Goodman

Michele L. Goodman

Jul 1, 2019

Michele L. Goodman, age 67, of Park City passed away on July 1, 2019 at Condell Hospital.  A memorial service is pending at this time.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.StrangFuneral.org.

Steven J. Leider

Steven J. Leider

Jun 28, 2019

Steven Jay Leider, 71, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home in Grayslake. Born in Morton Grove, Ill., to Marion (Haupt) and Richard Leider, he graduated Forest View High School in 1966. He then married Margaret "Marti" McAteer on Nov. 25, 1972. Shortly after, with the support of his family, Steve opened Leiders Garden Greenery. Over the next...

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