OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

Karl J. Bartelt

Karl J. Bartelt

Apr 9, 2016

Karl was born on September 2, 1950 and passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016. Karl resided in Round Lake Beach with his wife of 37 years, Fabian (Faie).  Karl served his country from 1967 through 1970 in the United States Army, European Division.  Karl worked in the Telecommunications Industry for several companies such as, Illinois Bell, Telligent, TCG...

Peter Gerharz

Peter Gerharz

Apr 5, 2016

Pete was born on October 11, 1953 and passed away on April 5, 2016. Peter was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He resided in Round Lake Beach, Illinois with his wife of 42 years, Mary Lue, where they raised their two favorite daughters. In later years Pete always considered himself lucky the girls chose two men he considered...

Sharon L. James

Sharon L. James

Apr 3, 2016

Sharon L. James, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 with her daughters by her side. She was born October 1, 1937 in London, KY to Lemoine Ball & Margaret (nee: Parker).  Sharon was a loving mother, grandma, and great-grandma, an avid bowler, enjoyed crocheting, pottery, and beading.  She had worked for Baxter...

Fred B. Lindsey

Fred B. Lindsey

Mar 30, 2016

Fred Borron Lindsey passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 30, 2016. Born in Alabama on July 6, 1924, Fred was a very independent man with a will of steel. He was never short of ideas to prolong his independence and demonstrated this characteristic until the very end. Fred was a World War II veteran and...

Russell Clarence Schnor

Russell Clarence Schnor

Mar 30, 2016

Russell Clarence Schnor, age 86, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born December 18, 1929 in Waterloo, Iowa, to John and Lillian (nee Zell) Schnor. Russell was a retired Army Sargeant. He loved Western movies and war movies. He enjoyed camping and family outings to the casino. He...

Jean A. Mcsorley

Jean A. Mcsorley

Mar 27, 2016

Jean A. McSorley, 83, a resident of Pine Mountain, GA and formerly of Grayslake and Wildwood, IL, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016.  She was born May 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by Thomas (Rita) McSorley, Cynthia (Terry) Richter,  Patricia (John) Grubbs; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

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...

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