OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Edward Emerson Cozzens
Oct 5, 2015
Edward Emerson Cozzens of Waukegan, beloved husband of Teresa, father of Julia Burnett and Edward Cozzens and grandfather of Austriana Burnett and Keishara Cozzens passed away at his home, Monday, October 5, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Chicago on January 12, 1949 to John and Lillian (Midderhoff) Cozzens. Edward is also survived by his brother,...
Dorothy Mullally
Oct 5, 2015
Dorothy Mullally, age 91, of Round Lake Beach, passed away in Libertyville on Monday, October 5, 2015. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:00...
John Rogala
Oct 4, 2015
John Rogala, age 84, of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Libertyville. All services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go online at www.strangfuneral.org
Mary Jarvis
Oct 2, 2015
Mary Jarvis, 83, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family who cared so very dearly for her throughout her struggle with Alzheimer's. Mary was born in Chicago, IL on August 21, 1932 to Patrick McNamara and Josephine (nee: Blum) McNamara. She grew up in the South Side of Chicago, and graduated from...
Clayton E. Swanson
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...
Mildred Manacek
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)....
Dena Seymour
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...
Shirley M. Templin
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...
Rudy Garza
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...
Henry Murrell
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...
Joseph Novello
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...
Erik Skoglund
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...
Susan (Sue) Jean Evenson
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...
Bryan C. Jardinico
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.
Adeline D. Ignarski
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...
Eugene Pikora
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,...
David G. Strang
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...
Jane E. Henning
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.
Bernice C. Hewitt
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)...
Stephen E Beitzel
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,...

