OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
James T. Letarte
Jan 1, 2015
James T. Letarte, 87, a resident of Park City, IL, passed away January 1, 2015 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born June 19, 1927 in Chicago, IL. James was a veteran of World War II having served with the US Navy and a retired Teamster Local 301. James is survived by his wife Jeanette, whom he...
Howard R. Steuer
Jan 1, 2015
Steuer, Howard R. "Howie" of Milwaukee, was born into eternal life on January 1, 2015, at the age of 83. Loving husband of Alice for 62 years. Devoted dad of Mark (Martha) Steuer, Ellen (Lee) Roth, Peter Steuer, Phil (Antoinette) Steuer, Monica (Mike) Peavy, Neil (Barb) Steuer, Diane (Bill) Verkuilen, Lorraine Krueger, and Andy (Marcie) Steuer. Dear brother of...
Marie E. Mcgowan
Dec 29, 2014
Marie McGowan, 95, passed away on Dec. 29, 2014. Preceded in death by loving husband Kenneth McGowan. Beloved mother of Carol (Roy) Motz, James (Sharon) McGowan, Patricia Remdt and Sandra (Lupe) Gallegos. Loving grandmother of Christine (David) Hammond, Robert (Michelle) Motz, Richard (Denise) Motz, Jennifer and Joshua McGowan, Victoria Remdt, Angelica and Daniel Gallegos. Dear great-grandmother of seven. Survived...
Scott Fleischmann
Dec 29, 2014
Scott Thomas Fleischmann, age 66, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born July 30, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Vernon and Virginia (nee Kosick) Fleischmann. Scott was an avid Packer and all-around Wisconsin sports fan. He liked golfing, biking and traveling. Scott was also a spiritual...
Virginia Blume
Dec 26, 2014
Virginia Blume, 65, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday December 26, 2014. She was born August 13, 1949 in Chicago, to William and Tina Blume. Virginia was a member of the Vernon Hills Senior Club, Germania Club, the Red Hat Club, SPRED with Santa Maria in Mundelein, and SRACLC. She had worked for Columbus Hospital in Chicago for...
Wesley J. Ley
Dec 26, 2014
Wesley Jon Ley, 54, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday December 26, 2014. He was born June 7, 1960 in Great Lakes, IL to Celestine "Frenchy" and Virginia (nee: Herbst) Ley. Wesley was an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, previous Board Member of the Prairie Crossing Charter School, and a proud owner of The Goddard School in Vernon...
Alberta A. Sweetwood
Dec 21, 2014
Alberta A. Sweetwood, 96, of Wildwood, passed away Sunday December 21, 2014. She was born September 7, 1918 in Monroe, WI to Jay and Gladys Eaton. Alberta was a member of Wildwood Presbyterian Church and the Warren Township Senior Center. She loved crafting and doing crossword puzzles. Alberta is survived by her children Robert (Geraldine) Sweetwood, Kenneth Sweetwood, and...
Pietro Coniglio
Dec 18, 2014
Pietro Coniglio, 81, of Grayslake, passed away on December 18, 2014 in Libertyville at Condell Hospital. Pietro was born on July 23, 1933 in Italy to Salvatore , and Giuseppina Coniglio nee Pira. Friends may visit with the family on Friday December 26, 2014 from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 East Belvidere Rd,...
Audrey B. Evans
Dec 17, 2014
Audrey B. Evans, 85, a resident of Grayslake, North Chicago, and Lake Villa, passed away December 17, 2014. She was born July 27, 1929 in Grayslake, IL to Addison and Bessie Christy. Audrey liked to dance and was well known for her happy go lucky attitude. She worked for the North Chicago Cab Company as a dispatcher and was...
Robert M. Schlesser
Dec 15, 2014
Robert M. Schlesser, 49, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday December 15, 2014 in McHenry. He was born August 16, 1965 in Highland Park to Robert and Adeline (nee: Warnke) Schlesser. Robert was an avid Bears and Cubs fan, loved to grill out, woodworking, and watching Dr. Who. Robert is survived by his wife of 25...
Arthur J. “John” Corey
Dec 11, 2014
Arthur J. "John" Corey, age 89, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born September 23, 1925 to Charles and Helen (Schmarje) Corey in Woodstock, IL. John graduated from Woodstock Community High School in 1942 and later from the Lake Forest School of Management. He was the...
Ronald L. Nootbaar
Dec 11, 2014
Ronald L. Nootbaar, 78, a resident of Grayslake Carillon North and formerly of Park Forest, passed away Thursday December 11, 2014. He was born August 12, 1936 in Harvey, IL to Edwin and Frieda Nootbaar. Ronald had worked for Roberts Colonial House in South Holland. He was a vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and earned scouting's...
Calvin Glen Cox Ii
Dec 9, 2014
Calvin Glen Cox II, age 19, of Wadsworth, went home to Jesus December 9th, 2014, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, surrounded by family. He bravely battled NUT Midline Carcinoma, an extremely rare and fatal, adolescent lung cancer in non-smokers. Calvin was born March 19th, 1995 in Lake Forest, the third child of Calvin and Susan Cox. He attended...
Theresa C. Kepler
Dec 8, 2014
Theresa C. (nee: Orlando) Kepler, passed away December 8, 2014 at Manorcare in Libertyville. Arthur her beloved husband left her to join God on March 8, 2005. Arthur was a very good husband, father, and grandpa. Theresa was born in Crivitz, WI to Joseph and Concetta Orlando. Theresa was one of their 10 children. Her parents had a very...
Jose M. Antillon
Dec 8, 2014
Jose M. Antillon, 87, a resident of Waukegan passed away Monday December 8, 2014. He was born July 22, 1927 in Guatemala. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday December 10, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday December 11,...
Allan J. Scheck
Dec 5, 2014
Allan J. Scheck, 74, a resident of Downer's Grove, passed away Friday December 5, 2014. He was born August 15, 1940 in Berwyn, IL to Wilbur and Lucille Scheck. Allan was a graduate of the University of Illinois as a Pharmacist. He had worked for over 25 years with Outpatient Pharmacy in Chicago. Allan is survived by his son...
Joyce A. Ronner
Dec 2, 2014
Joyce Arlene Ronner, aged 77, died peacefully on December 2, 2014 at home in Antioch, IL after a brief struggle with lung cancer. Joyce was born January 1, 1937 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Herbert E. Ronner and Amelia Barbara Steimle. A consummate mother and homemaker, Joyce was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family...
Laura L. Pakosta
Dec 1, 2014
Laura L. Pakosta, 58, a resident of Wildwood, IL passed away Monday December 1, 2014. She was born August 25, 1956 in Oak Park, IL to Albert and Clarice Johnson. Laura worked for Hollister Incorporated for over 5 years and for Temple Steel for over 13 years. She was devoted mother and grandmother. Laura is survived by her daughter...
Raymond P. Van Ryckeghem
Nov 30, 2014
Raymond Paul Van Ryckeghem, 48, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 30, 2014 at his home. He was born April 8, 1966 in Madison Heights, MI to Raymond and Terry (nee: Beneteau) Van Ryckeghem. Raymond was a proud veteran having served with the Air Force Special Operations. He was a computer geek extraordinaire, avid rifle shooter, and...
Ronald C. Bartoli
Nov 28, 2014
Ronald C. Bartoli, 74, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Friday November 28, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born January 30, 1940. He was a member of the Local 399 Chief Engineer. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, November 30, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service...