OBITUARIES

Oct 2, 2015

Clayton Ernest "Ernie" Swanson, 84, born October 24, 1930 in Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2015. Survived by beloved wife, Jeanette "Jan" (nee: Haag), whom he married on May 17, 1958; proud father of Karen (Phil) Caplis, Jim (Julie), Don (Barb), Bill (Anne) and Mary (Craig) Meyer; cherished grandfather of...

Oct 1, 2015

Mildred Manacek nee Kostelny born September 28, 1924 passed away October 1, 2015. Beloved daughter of Julia & Stephen Kostelny. Beloved wife and best friend to the late Edward Manacek. Cherished mother to Julianne Groh ( Gary), Marianne Piraro ( Andy) and Edward Manacek Junior (Gayle). Loving nana to Christopher, Eric (Stacy), Sara (Nathan), Matthew (Laura), and Mitchell (Sarah)....

Sep 29, 2015

Dena E. Seymour, age 46, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Grayslake, IL. She was born February 25, 1969 in Burlington, WI. Dena was a consultant for Hi-Tech Housing and DWG Corp. and a member of The Chapel in Grayslake. She is survived by her Seymour brothers, John "Skip" (Leslie Donavan), Thomas (Bonnie Hagness), Chris (Hollie Hollister), and...

Sep 28, 2015

Shirley M. Templin, 70, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born May 4, 1945 in Chicago, IL to William and Anastasia Gratz. Shirley had worked as an insurance agent at Clow Insurance in Grayslake for 39 years. Shirley is survived by her husband of 31...

Sep 26, 2015

Rudy Garza, 39, a resident of Round Lake Park and formerly of Texas, Wheeling, and Chicago, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. Rudy was the proud owner of Rudy's Mexican Grill in Grayslake and Rio Tequilla. Rudy was the beloved father of Ashley Marie Garza, loving son of Gregoria Delgado and the late Israel Garza, cherished brother of Sonia...

Sep 22, 2015

Henry Murrell, age 69, a Waukegan resident, passed away, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born January 20, 1946 at home in Chicago. A painter by trade, he was a member of local union #863. Henry is survived by his children, Michael (Christina) Murrell, Mark (Lisa) Murrell, Matthew (Sue) Murrell and Melody...

Sep 20, 2015

Joseph Novello, 85 of Grayslake, Illinois, died on September 20, 2015 at his home.  Joseph was born in Chicago, IL on July 23, 1930 to his parents Joseph Novello Sr and Mary Novello Nelson.  He served as a Corporal in the United States Army as a Medical Technician during the Korean War.  Joe had over 30 years as a...

Sep 14, 2015

Erik Skoglund, 53, a resident of Gages Lake, IL, passed away September 14, 2015, at his home. He was born June 6, 1962 in Waukegan, IL. Erik had worked as a handyman. Erik is survived by his father Roger Skoglund, his brother Marty (Tammy) Skoglund, his sisters Pam (Gene) Kalvaitis, Marlene (Chuck) Zeiler, and Claudette (Tim) Dirsmith, his niece...

Sep 13, 2015

She loved life. Those 3 words best describe Susan (Sue) Jean Evenson. She was a gift born to the world September 7, 1951. In her short lifetime, Sue gave back to the world unconditionally. She was a bright spirit, positive, loving and kind to everyone she met. Her favorite things were volunteering, the beach/water, doing things for others, celebrating...

Sep 12, 2015

Bryan C. Jardinico, 17, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, to be followed by a visitation until 8:00pm.

Sep 11, 2015

Adeline D. Ignarski, 96, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at her home in Grayslake.  She was born February 5, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Caroline Walaszek.  Adeline was a member of St. Monica Church in Chicago for over 50 years, a member of the Polish Roman Catholic Union, and had most recently...

Sep 9, 2015

Eugene S. Pikora, age 85, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Advocated Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information,...

Sep 7, 2015

David G. Strang, 85, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away September 7, 2015 at his home. He was born July 8, 1930 in Grayslake, IL to Harold and Gertrude (nee: Grandy) Strang. David was a third generation funeral director and owner of Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium for over 50 years. He was a member of the Grayslake...

Sep 5, 2015

Jane E. Henning, age 83, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 5, 2015. All services are private. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Sep 4, 2015

Bernice C. Hewitt, age 90, of Lindenhurst, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center in Lindenhurst. She was born in New Bedford, MA, on July 5, 1925. Bernice as a former resident of Waukegan and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waukegan. She is survived by her three children, James (Leane)...

Sep 3, 2015

Stephen E Beitzel 55, of Chicago, Illinois, died 3 September, 2015 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. Stephen was born on 16 March, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard and Patricia (Epperson). He was an engineering technician at Tredegar Company. He is survived by his former wife, Robin Beitzel, his son Scott (Jennifer) Beitzel, his daughter Amy Beitzel,...

Aug 31, 2015

Daniel Anthony Hubert, age 85 years, passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2015, surrounded by his family. Daniel was born July 21, 1930 in Chicago to Ila May Hubert (nee Fagan) and his father, Frank Hubert. The beloved husband of Jeanne Gwendolyn Hubert married in Chicago in July 19, 1952, the loved father of Susan (Steven) Dudley and Michael...

Aug 29, 2015

US Army Veteran

Kenneth J. Swanson, age 70, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Chicago. He was born August 23, 1945 in Chicago.  He was retired from the Village of Round Lake Beach after 35 years.  He was the loving father of David (Julie Marie) Swanson, Tony Swanson and Robert Swanson; cherished...

Aug 28, 2015

Curtis L. Braa, age 72, of Waukegan, IL, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. He was born August 3, 1943 in Rockford to Carl and Evelyn (nee Kelsey) Braa. In the fall of 1945, the family returned and purchased a farm in Fedora, SD, where he grew up. Curt was a retired...

Aug 28, 2015

Mary Ellen Slaboski, 62, of Lakemoor, Il, originally of East Chicago, In, passed away on August 28, 2015. Mary Ellen was a passionate and dedicated teacher at Laremont School in Gages Lake, IL. As a teacher for children with severe and profound challenges and later as a patient with significant health issues, she encouraged all to embrace the value...