OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Jose E. Tovar
May 26, 2016
Jose E. Tovar, 72, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away May 26, 2016 at his home. He was born July 2, 1943 in Mexico. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday June 1, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday,...
Jeremy M. Fitzgerald
May 24, 2016
Jeremy M. Fitzgerald, 76, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away May 24, 2016. He was born January 27, 1940 in Sri Lanka, to Patrick and Patricia Fitzgerald. Jeremy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeanne, his brothers Tim Usher and Patrick Fitzgerald, his sisters Penny Broadhurst and Geraldine Fitzgerald, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He...
Barry “Pepa” Flammini
May 21, 2016
Barry "Pepa" Flammini, 84 of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his home. Barry was retired from The Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130. He loved the Chicago Blackhawks and being with his family. He is the son of the late Francisco and Maria (nee Lanciones) Flammini. Survivors include his children Frank (Donna) Flammini of Zion,...
Mary C. Reid
May 21, 2016
Mary C. Reid, nee: Nee, 81, the wife of the late James (Knappabeg, Westport), daughter of Martin and Nora Nee (Rosmuc, Conamara); mother of Colleen (Daniel) Vela, Patrick and Kathy (Scott) Hampton; grandmother of Cory (Liz) and Tad; sister of Barbara Zacher, John and Michael and the late Nancy and Martin. A memorial mass is scheduled for Saturday, May...
Violet “Vi” Janelle Gipson
May 20, 2016
Northwest Herald- Tuesday/Wednesday May 24/25, 2016 Edition Violet "Vi" Janelle Gipson, 85, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, with family by her side. Violet was born July 21, 1930 in Lemmon, South Dakota to Walter Rook and Viola Smith Rook. She graduated from Libertyville High School in 1948. Violet worked as a dispatcher and retired from Ritzenthaler Bus...
Andrew C. Driggers
May 16, 2016
Andrew "Andy" C. Driggers, 28, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born August 6, 1987 in Chicago to Bernard and Carol Driggers. Andy attended Round Lake High School and worked for Rosatti's Pizza in Gurnee. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle. Andy is survived by his mother Carol...
Rebecca R. Nielsen
May 14, 2016
Rebecca R. Nielsen, age 84, of Grayslake, IL, died on May 14, 2016. Mrs. Nielsen was a long time resident of Grayslake, Glenview, and Chicago. Becky was born in Fowlkes, TN, to Carrie Lee and Eddie Elmer Roach, Sr. who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Elmer Nielsen, sister Christine Henning, brother...
J. Thomas Hoffman
May 12, 2016
Justin Thomas Hoffman of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on May 12, 2016. Tom was born on April 15, 1935 to Justin Warren and Agnes Cecelia Hoffman in Menominee, Michigan and moved to the Milwaukee area as a child. After graduating from high school, Tom served in the U.S. Army. During his years of service, he earned a Sharp Shooters...
Dolores C. “Lolly” Manasca
May 12, 2016
Dolores "Lolly" C. Manacsa, 84, a resident of Mundelein and formerly of Skokie, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her home. She was born July 24, 1931 in the Philippines to Alejandro and Felisa Chavez. After earning her degree and beginning her career as an accountant, she married the love of her life Bert and started their family...
Pedro Gil
May 11, 2016
Pedro Gil, 87, a resident of Wheeling, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Manorcare of Northbrook. He was born April 29, 1929 in Mexico to Tobias and Maria Gil. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass...
Gilbert R. La Hay
May 10, 2016
Gilbert R. La Hay, 86, a resident of Round Lake, passed away May 10, 2016 in Libertyville. He was born October 28, 1929 in Duluth, MN to Arthur and Marie La Hay. Gilbert was a Korean War veteran having served with the US Army. He was a retiree of Temple Steel. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 62...
Anna J. Stoll
May 6, 2016
Anna J. Stoll, 86, a longtime resident of Waukegan, IL passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, at Vista East Medical Center. She was born October 29, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Koenig. Anna is survived by her children Mike (Judy), Glenn (Nicki), and Wayne (Sharon), her 5 grandchildren, her 6 great-grandchildren, and her sister Mary Lou. ...
Carrie E. Wiswald
May 5, 2016
Carrie E. Wiswald, 82, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at her home. She was born September 17, 1933 in Chicago to Rufus and Carrie Staudt. Carrie worked for Winchester House for over 10 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Carrie is survived by her children William (Susan) Wiswald, Glenda...
Fred Gewalt
May 2, 2016
Fred Gewalt, age 74, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Victory Assisted Living in Lindenhurst. He was born July 13, 1941 in Chicago to Karl and Olga (nee Ysla) Gewalt. Fred loved fishing, coaching kids sports, Western movies and, most of all, he loved being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie,...
Robert James Olson
May 1, 2016
Robert James Olson, 64, of Cary, Il, passed away on May 1, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Il. Robert was born on August 17, 1951 in Waukegan, Il, to Henry and Hilda Olson nee Roeske. Robert loved to work , he would help anyone, loved watching Nascar, and Football, most of all Robert loved his family. Survivors...
William Voss
Apr 27, 2016
William Voss, 46, died unexpectedly at his home in Antioch IL on Wednesday April 27, 2016. He was born on April 14, 1970 in Potsdam, NY to Stephanie Voss and Nicklas Voss. He is survived by his daughters Danielle 16 and Gracie 9, his fiancée Karen Wolson, brother Pieter Sheth-Voss, father Nicklas Voss, and his former wife Donna Turner. ...
Arcadio Hidrogo
Apr 25, 2016
Arcadio Hidrogo, age 93, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born February 6, 1923 in Jaralillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Arcadio is survived by his children, Jose Hidrogo, Eustolia Hidrogo, Rosario Hidrogo, Guadalupe Hidrogo, Leticia Hidrogo, Idolina Hidrogo, Arcadio Hidrogo, Norma Hidrogo and Jaime Hidrogo. He was also fortunate to have impacted...
David F. Wright
Apr 24, 2016
David F. Wright, 72, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Warren Barr Rehab Center in Lincolnshire, IL. He was born May 3, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Lester and Dorothy (nee: Mathis) Wright. David was a veteran of the Air Force, very patriotic, and his favorite holiday was Veteran's Day. He...
Beverly M. Richards
Apr 23, 2016
Beverly M. Richards, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was born February 19, 1931 in Shell Lake, WI to Orie and Ellen Richards. Beverly taught baton at Galena High School where she won down state 3 years receiving 2 first places and one second place. Beverly is survived by her children Dennis...
Arlene Baumann
Apr 22, 2016
Arlene Baumann, 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home. She was born July 10, 1931 in Lombard, IL. Arlene is survived by her sons Glenn and Kurt (Kathy) Baumann, her daughters Karen Baumann and Kirsten (Dennis) O'Neill, her grandchildren Kevin and Jessica Baumann, and Taylor and Sean O'Neill, and her sisters Elaine...

