OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Barbara O. Dreyer
Mar 26, 2016
Babara Opalessence Dreyer, 80, a resident of Libertyville, IL passed away March 26, 2016 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Libertyville, IL. She was born March 28, 1935 to Thelma Davidson and Albert J. Krueger. Barbara had many interests which included gardening, sewing, quilting, embroidery, ceramics, crocheting, horses, and big sailing ships. Barbara is survived by her children Barbara...
Matthew M. Burchard
Mar 23, 2016
Matthew M. Burchard, 23, of Lake Villa, Il, passed away March 23, 2016, he leaves his parents Thomas and Julie and his sister Elizabeth. A public visitation will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il 60030. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am...
Stephen Bindi
Mar 20, 2016
Stephen Bindi, 61, of Grayslake, IL passed away March 20, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved son of Evo and Ruth Bindi. Stephen is survived by his brother David (Catherine) Bindi and his nieces and nephews Christopher, Abigail (Kristopher Czaja, Owen, Cole and Madeline), Gioia, and William. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial...
Matthew Lee Anderson
Mar 19, 2016
Matthew Lee Anderson, age 59, of Salem, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at his home. He was born January 29, 1957 in Waukegan, IL. Matthew was a member of CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, WI. He was Vice President, Mechanical Engineering, at Cummins-Allison Corp. Matthew is survived by his wife, Sandra, whom he married on April 30,...
Michael A. Rizzo
Mar 19, 2016
Michael A. Rizzo, 76, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at his home. He was born December 9, 1939, in Chicago, Il to Peter and Grace Rizzo. Michael was a veteran having served with the US Army and had worked for IDOT for over 26 years. Michael is survived by his wife of...
Bruce W. Bahde
Mar 17, 2016
Bruce W. Bahde, 68, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born November 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL to William and Helen Bahde. Bruce was a member of 134 IBEW of Chicago and a US Air Force veteran. He was an avid golfer, loved traveling as an RV enthusiast, and researching Civil War history. ...
Jerrolyn Mccauley
Mar 16, 2016
On March 16, 2016, Jerrolyn McCauley (nee Shuck), beloved mother of Mary Carole McCauley, Kelly McCauley, Paula Rothacker, Jim McCauley, Tom McCauley and Colleen Shannon; dear sister of Delphine Janusz, Mari Schala and Celeste Forbes. Funeral mass at 11:00 am Tues. Mar. 29 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, then burial at Ascension Cemetery,...
Aaliyha M. Flory
Mar 16, 2016
Aaliyha M. Flory, age 3, of Gages Lake, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Ann and Robert M. Lurie Childrens Hospital in Chicago. She was born on July 27, 2012 in Evanston. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere...
Masako Hughes
Mar 8, 2016
Masako Hughes, 83, a resident of Grayslake, lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Japan to Tome Kichi and Tome Kojima. Masako's courage and strength during her life was an inspiration to us all. Masako is survived by her husband Virgil Hughes, her daughters Diana (Tim) Brya...
Irene Fletcher
Mar 8, 2016
Irene Fletcher was granted her angel wings after she lost her courageous battle to cancer on March 8, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. Irene was born June 20, 1947 to John and Alma Weglarek. She attended Holy Family Academy in Chicago IL. On August 24th, 1963 she married the love of her life, Larry...
Paul “Pudge” Hertel
Mar 6, 2016
Paul "Pudge" Hertel, 67, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born September 11, 1948 in Waukegan, IL to Carl F. and Dorothy (nee: Herringshaw) Hertel. Pudge was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed racing his own race car at Wilmot. He was a fan of...
Eleanor S. Borzewski
Feb 24, 2016
Eleanor S. Borzewski, 90, a resident of Third Lake for over 60 years and most recently of Bradenton, FL, passed away February 24, 2016. She was born April 30, 1925 in Chicago, IL. Eleanor was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church since 1952. Eleanor is survived by her children Terry (Deborah) Borzewski, Brian (Wendy) Borzewski, and Lee Ellen...
Gary Williams
Feb 22, 2016
Gary Williams, 63, a resident of Waukegan, IL and frequent visitor of Three Lakes, WI, passed away Monday February 22, 2016 from a courageous battle with lung cancer. Gary was born in Highland Park, IL to John and Dorothy Williams on April 16, 1952. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved his antique cars and enjoyed his many years...
Andrew C. Rheintgen
Feb 17, 2016
Andrew C. Rheintgen, 39, of Round Lake Beach, passed away February 17, 2016 in Barrington, IL. He was born in 1976 in Highland Park, IL to Ward Rheintgen and Carolyn Gordon. Andrew was a graduate of Libertyville High School and Western Illinois University. He was a Vernon Hills police officer for 16 years and a member of the Fraternal...
Jerome A. Locascio
Feb 16, 2016
Jerome Anthony Locascio, 77, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August, 22, 1938 in Elmhurst, IL to Tony and Anne (nee: Commare) Locascio. Jerome loved to waterski, enjoyed watching hockey and football, and spending time at the gym and time with his family....
Helga C. Churchill
Feb 16, 2016
Helga Carlson Churchill, 95, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 16, 2016. She was born September 29, 1920 in Gladstone, Michigan and moved to Grayslake in 1943. She was a graduate of Gladstone High School and National College of Education in Evanston, IL now known as National Louis University. She was a member of the United Protestant...
Carol J. Felix
Feb 13, 2016
Carol J. Felix (nee: Monroe), 66, a resident of Waukegan, IL passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Waukegan, IL. She was born March 9, 1949 in Cass Lake, MN to Charles and Emily Monroe. Carol enjoyed making dreamcatchers and other Native American crafts. She was an avid collector of Native American dolls. Carol was known for her kindness,...
Robert A. Hopton
Feb 4, 2016
Robert A. Hopton, 90, longtime Grayslake resident passed at his Florida home February 4th, 2016. Beloved father of Bob (Birgit) Hopton, Mike Hopton, Dave (Nancy) Hopton, Kathy (Joav) Kohn, and Scott Hopton. Grandfather of Melissa, Robert, Jess, Tony, Shannon, Lauren, Nicole, Ava, and Leo. Great-grandfather of Riley, Reid, Dayton, Jacob, Logan, Sofia, and Tristan. He was preceded in death...
Judith “Judy” A. Martin
Jan 3, 2016
Judith "Judy" A. Martin, 76, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her home. She was born May 20, 1939 in New York, NY to Gus and Helen Levine. Judy is survived by her sons Vincent (Rebecca) Martin and Christopher (Vanessa) Martin, her granddaughters Alexa and Isabella, her sister Marilyn "Marny" (Tom) McManus, her...
Henry C. Pletcher
Jan 2, 2016
Henry Clyde Pletcher, age 72, of Round Lake, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born in Chicago on January 11, 1943 to Raymond and Margaret (nee DePyssler) Pletcher. Henry was a United States Marine vet who loved to fish and go camping. He also enjoyed trains and was an avid...