OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Robert E. Scofield Jr.
Nov 13, 2017
Robert E. Scofield Jr., 82, a resident of Mundelein, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 in Lincolnshire, IL. He was born June 30, 1935 in Gary, IN to Robert and Shirley Scofield. Robert enjoyed photography, astronomy, and stained glass. Robert is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lynn, his children Katherine (Richard) Anderson, Michael (Kerri) McGowan, and Kelly...
Ellis “Randy” Ezell
Nov 12, 2017
Ellis "Randy" Ezell, 58, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was a veteran who proudly served in the US Navy for 9 years and retired as an Air Traffic Controller from O'Hare Airport. Randy is survived by his wife, Suzy; his children ("The Magnificent 7"), Nicole, Eric, Sarah, Kyle, Danielle, Eric, and...
Judith E. Barna
Nov 12, 2017
Judith "Judy" E. Barna, 77, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. She was born November 13, 1939 in Hungary to Laszlo and Esther Kaszonyi. Judy worked as a secretary for Congressman Barrett O'Hara in Washington DC before opening her own ceramics shop, Judy's Ceramic Station, in Round Lake....
James “Jim” Erickson
Nov 12, 2017
James "Jim" Erickson, 51, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with colon cancer since February of 2017. He was born July 10, 1966 to Ronald and Judy Erickson. Jim was a great man, compassionate and always willing to lend a hand to help. He coached baseball, soccer, and was a former GNHS...
James F. Shelton Iii
Nov 6, 2017
James F. Shelton III, 50, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2017. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 11am until 4pm with a 2pm firefighter ceremony at the Knollwood Fire Department 14 N. Skokie Highway Knollwood, IL 60044. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Gerald S. Baraksa
Nov 3, 2017
Gerald S. Baraksa, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 as his home. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go...
Brian K. Wilson
Nov 3, 2017
Brian K. Wilson, 55, a resident of Grayslake (formerly of Evanston, IL), passed away suddenly Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born June 8, 1962 in Kansas City, MO. Brian was very athletic and enjoyed playing rugby throughout his high school and college career as well as for the Lincoln Park Club. He played softball with the Grayslake Park...
Roberto M. Gonzalez
Nov 3, 2017
Roberto M. Gonzalez, 71, a resident of Lincolnshire, IL passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home. Roberto is survived by his wife of 46 years, Emma, his children Leticia (Roberto) Galicia, Diana (Julio) Figueroa, Daisy (Jose) Salazar, and Patty (Jose) Gonzalez-Huerta, and his grandchildren Allen, Max, Ricky, Camila, Angel, Lily, Julian, Lysette, Juan, Andres, Daniella, Lynette, Nicholas,...
Mildred A. Johnson
Nov 2, 2017
Mildred A. Johnson, 91, a resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born June 10, 1926 to Elsie and Henry Ahrens. Mildred was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Libertyville.
Mildred is survived by her children, John Johnson of Mundelein and Linda Bettini of Grayslake;...
Benjamen Carl Daluge
Nov 1, 2017
Benjamen Carl Daluge, 47, a resident of Round Lake, Il passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL . He was born December 30, 1969 in Lake County to Rueben and Annette Daluge. Ben is survived by his loving wife, Laura of 14 years whom he married on December 31, 2002 in Round Lake;...
Katherine Horton
Oct 29, 2017
Katherine Horton, age 81, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 1350 IL Route 137 in Grayslake, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road,...
Eleanor Jones
Oct 29, 2017
Eleanor Jones, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Eleanor was born in Chicago, IL to Margaret and Herman Dally, on October 19, 1933. At an early age, she and her family moved to Gages Lake, IL. After marriage to her husband, Charles J.T. Jones, they made their home in Wildwood, IL where they raised five children and...
Caren A. Ford
Oct 24, 2017
Caren A. Ford, 68, a resident of McHenry, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born February 3, 1949 in Waukegan, IL to Erhardt and Alice (nee: Biddick) William. Caren was a Corvette fanatic. Caren is survived by her children Patricia (Arthur) Schultz of Rockford, Sheila Vikre of McHenry, and Debra Ford of McHenry, her beloved grandchildren Richard,...
Domenico Maniscalco
Sep 6, 2017
Domenico Maniscalco, 89, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born on September 22, 1927 in Italy to Calogero and Antonina (nee Maurici) Maniscalco.
Domenico is survived by his wife, Angelica (nee Ferrantelli), of 64 years, whom he married on April 25, 1953 in Burgio, Italy. He is further survived...
Alice Kathleen Smith
Sep 5, 2017
Alice Kathleen Smith, age 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Born in Chicago on October 2, 1936, Alice was a life-long member of St. Joseph's Church in Round Lake. She was an American Legion Lady-Bug. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends always came first in...
Russell Lee Rathunde
Sep 3, 2017
Russell Lee Rathunde, age 57, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home. He was born February 9, 1960 in Elmhurst. He was a member of Shepherd of the Lakes Church. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Rathunde of Grayslake; two children, David and Corine; grandson, Tony Jackson four brothers, Steven (Debbie),...
Adeline E. Tessendorf
Aug 29, 2017
Adeline Esther Florence (nee: Steidtman) Callos Tessendorf, 88, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away August 29, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born June 15 1929 in Merrill, WI to Walter and Anna Steidtman. Adeline was proficient at crossword puzzles and enjoyed crocheting. Adeline is survived by her children Kirby (Marcia) Callos, Brian (Doris) Callos, and...
Elsie J. Justus
Aug 28, 2017
Elsie Jean Justus, 68, of Round Lake Beach passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1948 in Virginia to Mary Magdalene Lester and Burton Justus.
Elsie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Carl Justus; children, Carol Justus of Monroe, WI and Carl (Tracy) Justus...
Rita J. Obenauf
Aug 24, 2017
Rita J. Obenauf, 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born June 22, 1932 the only daughter of Bernard and Cecelia (nee: Dutzler) Obenauf. Rita lived most of her life in Fremont Center until moving to Grayslake. She was an avid Cubs fan and love...
Jennifer C. Johnson (Nee Gibbons)
Aug 21, 2017
Jennifer Cathleen Johnson (nee Gibbons), 41, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. She was born January 18, 1976 to Thomas and Mary (nee Clark) Gibbons.
Jennifer is survived by her parents, Thomas and Mary Gibbons; her husband, Patrick Johnson; her 3 children; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Our dearest little girl has joined the...
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