OBITUARIES

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...