OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.

Gregory G. Gruber

Gregory G. Gruber

Jan 25, 2015

Gregory George Gruber, age 67, of Antioch, formerly of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on November 17, 1947 in Chicago to George and Mary Gruber. A graduate of Carmel High School, class of 1966, Gregory was a veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam War...

Teddy J. Beres

Teddy J. Beres

Jan 23, 2015

Teddy J. Beres, 85, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Friday January 23, 2015 in Kankakee, IL. He was born July 18, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Mary Beres. Teddy was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Army. He worked for many years as a skilled cabinetmaker. Teddy is survived...

Thomas R. Stanton

Thomas R. Stanton

Jan 21, 2015

Thomas R. Stanton, 69, resident of Chicago and Round Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Advocate Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born June 22, 1945 in Chicago to Robert and Lois Stanton. Thomas was a member of the American Legion, Post 1170, Round Lake and a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed sports, music,...

Patricia Ann Udelle

Patricia Ann Udelle

Jan 21, 2015

Patricia Udelle (nee Anderson) 77, a resident of Grayslake passed away in her home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was born in Chicago to Edward and Eleanor Anderson on April 17, 1937. She is survived by her children: Edward (Lori) Udelle, James (Theresa) Udelle, and Kimberly (William) Tunberg; grandchildren: Amber Udelle, Matthew, and Michael Tunberg. She was preceded...

Christine Bishop

Christine Bishop

Jan 16, 2015

Christine Bishop, age 83, of Georgetown, TX, formerly of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on January 16, 2015. She was born November 14, 1931 in Port Huron, Michigan to Charles and Rosetta (Bealer) Riddle. She is survived by daughters: Linda Silva and husband Chuck, Catherine Maynard, Janice Chlopek and husband Joseph; and Fred Stucker and Alice Stucker Keto,...

Bettie M. Svitanek

Bettie M. Svitanek

Jan 10, 2015

Bettie M. Svitanek, nee Andrade, passed away peacefully at home in Round Lake Beach, IL, on January 10, 2015. To those who knew Bettie, she was very social and friendly. She was the hostess of many special gatherings and dinners at her house as she was an excellent cook. Along with her culinary skills, she enjoyed food such as...

Judith M. Kuzma

Judith M. Kuzma

Jan 9, 2015

Judith M. Kuzma, 67, passed away Friday January 9, 2015. She is survived by her life partner Paula L. Toay of 32 years along with her dear friend Linda Sobczak of 36 years; her niece Sharon (Brian) Barbick, nephew Eric (Linda Buckingham) Grimes, both families of Dallas, Georgia. (Her list of friends are too many to list). Preceded in...

Jane F. Peterka

Jane F. Peterka

Jan 9, 2015

Jane Peterka, 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday January 9, 2015, in Libertyville, IL. She was born October 28, 1922 in Chicago, IL. Jane is the cherished mother of James (Stephanie) Peterka, Don (Yvonne) Peterka , Glenn (Laura) Peterka, beloved Grandmother of James (Elizabeth) Peterka, Kelsey Peterka, Corey Peterka, loving Great Grandmother "GG" of Anne and Olivia...

Anthony F. Valek

Anthony F. Valek

Jan 8, 2015

Anthony "Tony" F. Valek, 75, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday January 8, 2015, in Libertyville, IL. He was born October 18, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Helen Valek. Tony was a member of the Electricians Union Local 134. He enjoyed building model railroad trains, spending time with his family, and his farmstead in Grayslake. Tony...

James “Jim” R. Norkus

James “Jim” R. Norkus

Jan 6, 2015

James "Jim" R. Norkus, 53, of Round Lake, IL passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Originally from Mount Prospect, IL Jim attended St. Alphonsus grade school and John Hersey high school. Jim was a Regional Manager at Staples in the Chicago area where he worked for the past 11 years. An avid...

Marvin L. Czuczor

Marvin L. Czuczor

Jan 5, 2015

Marvin L. Czuczor, 76, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday January 5, 2015 in Buffalo Grove, IL. He was born August 23, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Alex and Alice Czuczor. Marvin was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea during peacetime. He was a member of the Round Lake American Legion and...

James T. Letarte

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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