OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

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...

George Walter Thoren

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

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

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

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

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...

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