OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2014

Elsie A. Thomas, age 88, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born in Chicago on April 15, 1926 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. A homemaker, Elsie was a Den Mother for Troop 73 for many years. She is survived by four children,...

Oct 27, 2014

Kenneth "Ken" J. Thompson, 67, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday October 27, 2014. He was born April 22, 1947 in Waukegan, IL to Jack and Lois Thompson. Ken was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. He was most recently retired from Abbott Labs and was an avid fisherman....

Oct 25, 2014

Frank Loebbaka, age 66, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, October...

Oct 23, 2014

Daniel Moline, 89, of Gages Lake, IL died peacefully at home on the evening of October 23, 2014. At the time of his death, he was in the company of several family members and one very dear friend. Dan was born in the town of New England, North Dakota and spent his early life working on farms in North...

Oct 21, 2014

Marion I. Schmidt (nee: Gustafson), 96, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014. She was born August 8, 1918 in Chicago, IL to Jerry and Judith Gustafson. Marion is survived by her son Wayne (Nancy) Schmidt, her grandkids, Paula (Mick) Fessl, Wayne (Bridget) Schmidt II, Michael (Jennifer) Schmidt, William (Maria) Schmidt, Susan (Steve) Tunberg, 16...

Oct 18, 2014

Shirley Stender, 76, a life-long resident of Round Lake, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Chicago and was a bookkeeper for many years. Shirley is survived by three children, Scott (Janice) Stender, Jim (Cindy) Stender, and Vickie (Jerry) Wicinski; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren....

Oct 14, 2014

Gladys A. Pratt, 90, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was born August 13, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Andrew and Axa Gustafson. Gladys loved to play Scrabble and Bingo. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and loved watching game shows. Gladys is survived by her sons Steve (Kathryn), Danny, and...

Oct 14, 2014

Myrtle R. Rosemeyer, 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday October 14, 2014. She was born June 20, 1922 in Withee, WI to Frederick and Ella Taylor. Myrtle was a teacher at Avon Center school for over 50 years. After retiring she taught CCD at St. Gilbert and St. Joseph Catholic churches. Myrtle volunteered with PADS and many...

Oct 13, 2014

Shirley Jean Stramel, 75, of Round Lake passed away on October 13, 2014 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. Shirley was born on February 11, 1939 in Chicago to Maurice, Ella Cuzzo nee Beilfuss. Shirley love the Bears, and the Blackhawks, she was an avid reader, and enjoyed trips to Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband of 58 years Donald...

Oct 8, 2014

Donald R. Twomey, age 79, of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully in the company of his family at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born February 22, 1935 in Chicago to Harold R. and Ann E. (Rowan) Twomey. He attended Warren Township High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Donald loved computers and...

Oct 8, 2014

Chloe A. Behenna (nee Brown), age 80, of Round Lake Beach and formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at her home. She was born in Chicago on August 6, 1934. Chloe is survived by her son, William M. (Laurie) Behenna; daughter, Kimberly A. (John) Nizzi; son-in-law, Jeffrey Harmon; and her grandsons, William M. Behenna Jr., Jonathan...

Oct 1, 2014

Wayne "Whop" Malizio, age 67, of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Evanston to Frank and Arline (Norman) Malizio. A Vietnam vet, Wayne loved motorcycles and was a member of the Sojourners motorcycle club. He was also an avid clock maker. He is survived by his...

Oct 1, 2014

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John B. Plutz

John B. Plutz, age 83, of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born in Chicago on April 20, 1931 to John and Loretta (Smith) Plutz. John served in the Marine Corp, was a retired fireman, and was a member of IAFF Local 471....

Oct 1, 2014

Joan M. (Rosing) Lodesky died peacefully at home on October 1, 2014. God Bless and God Speed… Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Oct 1, 2014

Teresa M. Ezyk, 60, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Thursday October 1, 2014. She was born May 29, 1954, in West Islip, NY, to Walter and Mary Ezyk. Terre was a former Round Lake School District Board President and chairman of the Building and Zoning Board in Round Lake. She was a member of St. Bede's Catholic...

Oct 1, 2014

Avi E. Shinners, 93, a lifetime resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday October 1, 2014. She was born September 24, 1921 in Grayslake, the only child, to George and Eva Brandstetter. Avi was the beloved mother to Suzanne (Vincent) Abate, Mary (Thomas) DeMeyer, Theresa (Ron) Bernardi, Paul J. (Jean) Shinners Jr., Mark (Susan) Shinners, Stephen Shinners, Francine (Gary) Rippberger,...

Sep 29, 2014

Nancy J. Pease, 76, a resident of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday September 29, 2014. Nancy was born September 28, 1938 in Waukegan, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Hon. George W. Pease, her parents Elwyn F. and Nelle S. Wightman, her brother James D. Wightman, her mother and father-in-law Marianne and...

Sep 27, 2014

Barbara R. Clauser, age 89, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Claremont of Buffalo Grove. She was born February 5, 1925 in Chicago to William S. and Ruth A. (Vannewland) Fischer. Barbara loved to play volleyball, bowl, sew, and swim, but most of all she loved her family and grandchildren. She is survived by...

Sep 27, 2014

George Patrick "Pat" Collins of Grayslake, 74, died September 27 with family by his side. He was born September 13, 1940, in Evanston the son of the late George P. Collins and Ruth (nee: Mau) Collins. Pat leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Judith (nee: Graham), five beloved children Robert (Michelle), Kenneth, Margaret (Patrick) Hynes, John, and Daniel...

Sep 26, 2014

Bonnie Evelyn Mueller (nee: May), 77, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday September 26, 2014. She was born March 7, 1937, the daughter of Evelyn Rose (nee: Tuzynski) and Martin Nicholas May. Bonnie was the beloved wife of Albert J. Mueller for 54 years, mother of Susan M. (Timothy Schmidt) Holl, Marguerite R. (Gary) Circo and Nicholas H....