OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 26, 2018

Elsie J. Bjerklund, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born July 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Jasper and Eline Nelson. Elsie enjoyed crafting and sewing on many different projects. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at Lutheran General Hospital for 35...

Aug 25, 2018

Kimberly Ann Hix (Kim) , age 53, formerly of LITH, Elgin, Park Ridge, Arlington Heights, and most recently Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, her "favorite place on the planet".

Kim graduated from St. Edward's Catholic High School in 1983; received an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Elgin Community College,...

Aug 10, 2018

Bruce Raske, 60, born Oct. 6th, 1957, passed away at his residence, Aperion Home, in Highwood, IL. on Friday, August 10th, 2018. Bruce left behind six siblings, sisters Julie, Gail, and Karen, and brothers Ken, Dennis, and Tom and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Eleanor Raske and his father Julius Raske.  Services...

Aug 10, 2018

Karen L. Hord, 65, a 31 year resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 surrounded by her family at Lake Forest Hospital. She was born May 1, 1953 in Chicago, IL to John and Lois Dama. Karen was an avid Cubs fan and a fan of Grayslake Central Baseball, Softball, and Cheer. She was even named honorary...

Aug 9, 2018

Joseph P. Beemsterboer, age 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to...

Aug 8, 2018

Terry Garrison, of Mundelein, Illinois, loving husband of Robin, passed away at age 67 on August 8, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lois Jean Gibson and the late Arlin Bruce Garrison. He graduated from Mundelein High School in 1969 and Western Illinois University...

Aug 7, 2018

Stacey Stadeker, age 42, a resident of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Kenosha, Wis. He was born December 25, 1975 in Chicago. Stacey is survived by his fiancé, Jennifer McKenzie; his children, Tyshawn Conwell Stadeker and Libby Elizabeth Stadeker; his mother, Barbara Anne Stadeker; his sisters, Adele Stadeker and Cheyenne McKenzie; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Aug 7, 2018

Michael F. Gehrls, age 63, of Park City passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home.  He was born November 21, 1954 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan. Mike enjoyed many things in life and was a kind heart who got along with those he passed in life. He was a very skilled painter and artist that loved...

Jul 31, 2018

Joshua James Talles Costello, age 34, of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Chicago. He was born May 21, 1984 in Waukegan to David Talles and Lisa Costello. Joshua was involved in a program that reached out to youths who struggled with drug addiction in an effort to educate them about the dangers of drugs. He is...

Jul 31, 2018

Armin S. Mauritz, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Barrington, IL.  He was born January 20, 1940 in Memel, Germany.  Armin was a veteran having served for the US Army and had retired from Tuxco Corporation in Gurnee.  Armin is survived by his children Syd (Darla) Mauritz, Sheila (Harold) Mauritz...

Jul 29, 2018

Wanda A. Mazurek, 86, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Alex and Josephine Bazydlo.  Wanda is survived by her husband of 67 years, Chester, her children Deborah Mazurek, John (Candie) Mazurek, David (Cheryl) Mazurek, and Dwayne Mazurek,...

Jul 26, 2018

Florence H. Dulak, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2018 in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born May 21, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Thaddeus and Florence Larkowski.  Florence worked as an eighth-grade science teacher for Aptakasic Junior High in Buffalo Grove, IL.  She enjoyed being a member of book clubs all of her...

Jul 25, 2018

Janyce A. Hodgson (nee Istvanek), age 80, of Wildwood passed away on July 25, 2018 at her home.  She was born on August 16, 1937 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  Janyce was a member of the St. Gilbert's Catholic Church and the Lake County Homemakers Extension.  She worked as a controller at Liberty Coach and F.K. Foundries...