OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

Barbara O. Dreyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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