OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
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...
George Walter Thoren
Dec 31, 2015
George Walter Thoren, age 66, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his home. He was born March 1, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter and Stella (nee Drakos) Thoren. An avid car enthusiast, George was an amateur race car driver and member of the Sports Car Club of America. He loved animals...
Arvilla Johnson
Dec 30, 2015
Arvilla Johnson, age 99, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2015 at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation Center in South Beloit, Illinois. She was born May 10, 1916 in eastern Saskatchewan. She was a seamstress and a farmer's wife. Arvilla is survived by one sibling, Pearl Westrum; her son, Paul Johnson; her grandchildren, Mary (Nickel) Hopp, Elizabeth Johnson, Paul...
Janetta Sue Mcintrye
Dec 29, 2015
Janetta Sue McIntyre, age 71, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 29. 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born in Glomawr, Kentucky on December 7, 1944 to Logan and Bethel (nee Combs) Luster. Janetta was the owner of Janetta's Place in Round Lake along with other businesses. She was an avid Bulls fan...
Bridget Gibbons
Dec 27, 2015
Bridget Gibbons, 68, of Itasca, passed away on December 27, 2015, at the Forest View Rehabilitation and medical center. Bridget was born on June 3, 1947, in Chicago, Il, to Owen and Mary McGarel nee McCourt. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and was very proud of her Irish heritage. Survivors include her children Sheila(Matt)Nagel of...
Edward Dyrek
Dec 26, 2015
Edward Dyrek, 87, of Cary, IL, passed away on December 26, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Dyrek (nee Majkrzak). Edward was a Korean war veteran. He loved to golf and travel and was a avid Cubs and Bears fan, but most of...
Gary Lee Groh
Dec 19, 2015
Gary Lee Groh, born June 27, 1948, passed away December 19, 2015. Beloved Husband to Julianne Groh, loving Father to Christopher, Sara(Nathan) Thomas, amazing Papa to Marlowe Thomas. Gary lived his life to the fullest and sadly left us too soon. He will be tremendously missed by many. Immediate services for Gary on December 27th will be private. For...
Birdie Olsen
Dec 9, 2015
Birdie Olsen, 80, a resident of Hainesville, IL passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Libertyville, IL. She was born November 14, 1935 in Amherst, WI to Joseph and Martha Rekowski. Birdie is survived by her daughter Sheree (Bob) Landrum, her grandchildren Bobby (Cindy), Brandon, Kim, and Janis, her great-grandchildren Peyton, Alexa, and Naram-Sin, and her daughter-in-law Mari-Ann Olsen....
John A. Lindstrom
Dec 8, 2015
John A. Lindstrom, 87, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Libertyville, IL. He was born February, 23, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Cidron and Anna Lindstrom. John was a US Marine veteran having served during the Korean War as a drill instructor in San Diego, CA. He married Phyllis Anderson on February 26, 1949....
David A. Gudziunas
Nov 30, 2015
David A. Gudziunas, 62, a resident of North Chicago, IL passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 in Waukegan. He was born May 6, 1953 in Chicago to Adolph "Edward" and Anna Gudziunas. David was an Eagle Scout, had worked for Tower Products for 2 years, and was a retired patrolman for North Chicago after serving for 28years. He was...
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