OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
Paul E. Peterson
May 1, 2015
Paul E. Peterson, 53, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday May 1, 2015 in Lake Forest, IL. He was born March 3, 1962 in Waukegan, IL to Howard and Shirley Peterson. Paul had worked for Abbott Labs/Abbvie for over 27 years. He was a graduate of Warren High School in 1981 and Carthage College in 1985. Paul was...
Edward J. Harrington
Apr 30, 2015
Edward "Eddie" J. Harrington, 68, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at his home. He was born February 9, 1947 in Chicago to Edward and Marilyn Harrington. Eddie had worked for Farley's Candy Company in Skokie for 28 years and Caremark in Prospect Heights for 15 years. He loved trains, spending time with his family,...
Michael David Cummings
Apr 29, 2015
Michael David Cummings, age 67, of Round Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born in Petersburg, IL on October 8, 1947 to Charles and Aileen (nee Moore) Cummings. Mike loved the Cubs and NASCAR. He was a Vietnam veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW. He retired from...
Wayne A. Hansen
Apr 26, 2015
Wayne A. Hansen, 62, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday April 26, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1953 in Patuxent River, MD to Howard and Shirley Hansen. Wayne is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann, his mother Shirley Hansen, his children Jennifer (Alex) Lucas, Melissa (Mike) Brodeur, Mike (Katie) Hansen, and Matt...
Florencem. Hironinimus
Apr 24, 2015
Florence M. Hironimus, 94, formerly of Waukegan, passed away Friday April 24, 2015. She was born June 12, 1920 in Bland, MO to Henry and Una Aufder Heide. Florence was retired from the North Chicago VA Medical Center. She was a member of the Osage County Historical Society in Missouri, Lake County Geneological Society, Lake County Fair Association, and...
James M. Balmes
Apr 21, 2015
James M. "Jim" Balmes, 94, passed away on April 21, 2015. He was born March 15, 1921 in Wilmette, IL to Joseph and Theresa [Pestka] Balmes. Raised in Wadsworth, IL, he attended St. Anastasia Grade School and Warren Township High School. Jim served his country stateside in the Army Air Corps 1941-1944. After having met her in high school,...
John C. Longshore
Apr 19, 2015
John C. Longshore, 56, of Trevor, WI, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2015, at his home. John was born on November 2, 1958, in Denver, CO, to Glenn and Mardell Longshore, nee Reiner. Even after moving to Wisconsin, John continued to be an avid fan of the Bears, Bulls and the Blackhawks. He enjoyed following the Chicago Fire soccer...
Angela Griffin
Mar 4, 2015
Angela Griffin, 79, a resident of Gurnee passed away March 4, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born November 20, 1935 in Chicago to Frank and Madeline Palisi. Angela is survived by her children Steven (Elaine) Griffin, Scott Griffin, Susan Griffin, Sharon Meyer, Frank (Peggy) Griffin, Robert (Cherie) Griffin, and Lawrence Griffin Jr., 14 grandchildren,...
Mathias J. Brost
Mar 3, 2015
Mathias J. Brost, formerly of Grayslake, IL passed away on March 3, 2015, shortly after celebrating his 100th birthday in late February. Mathias was the cherished husband of Josephine, who will miss his love and companionship acutely after nearly 75 years of marriage. Matt was the dedicated father of Robert and Mary, and proud grandfather of four. Matt and...
Olivera Pavlovich
Mar 3, 2015
Olivera V. Pavlovich of Sanford Florida and formerly Grayslake Illinois passed away on March 3 2015. Olivera was the loving Mother of Stevan (Patricia) and Daniel (Antonia) Pavlovich, cherished Grandmother of Alexandra, Benjamin, Hunter and Sierra, dear sister of Branislav Vukicevic. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Pavlovich. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday March 7th...
Margarita Martinez
Mar 2, 2015
Margarita Martinez, 68, a resident of Round Lake passed away Monday March 2, 2015 at her home. She was born June 2, 1946 in Puerto Rico to Nicholas and Dolores (nee: Pinero) Martinez. Margarita was big hearted, always smiling, and always wanting to help others. She loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. Margarita is survived...
George W. Everitt
Feb 25, 2015
George W. Everitt, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1936 in Chicago, IL to George and Koloma Everitt. George was a veteran having served with the US Marines. He was a member of the 801 Marine Corp League, the Libertyville Masons,...
Dolores H. Dreyer
Feb 21, 2015
Dolores H. Dreyer, 90, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away February 21, 2015 at Centegra in McHenry. She was born July 14, 1924 in Wilmette, IL to Arthur and Katherine Schwall. She was a very devoted Cubs fan. Dolores is survived by her children Ronald Dreyer, Gary Dreyer, Christine (Daniel) Webster, Patricia (Roger) Holland, Cathy Valum, Laura (Robert)...
Etta L. Peters
Feb 21, 2015
Etta L. Peters, 80, a resident of Wauconda, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Boston, OH on July 3, 1934 to Robert and Ethel Myers. Etta loved to sing, dance, travel, cook, play poker and paint. Her passion was being around her family and friends,...
Dolores G. Denson
Feb 20, 2015
Dolores G. Denson, 88, a resident of Wildwood, IL passed away Friday February 20, 2015 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 17, 1926 in Chicago to Charles and Sophie Czarnecki. Dolores was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and was known for her kindness to all animals especially birds. Dolores is survived by her...
Doris Lucille (Baarstad) Ruback
Feb 17, 2015
Doris Lucille (Baarstad) Ruback, age 94, of Grayslake and formerly of Genoa and the Rockford area, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at her home in Grayslake. She was born on January 26, 1921 in Thordenjold Township, North Dakota, the youngest of 10 children of Frederick and Pauline (Boxrud) Baarstad. She was a member of Lord of Glory Lutheran...
Ronald F. Frey
Feb 17, 2015
Ronald F. Frey, 70, a resident of McHenry, passed away Tuesday February 17, 2015 at Journeycare Hospice in Woodstock, IL. He was born September 11, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Wilbur and Rosemarie Frey. Ronald was a Vietnam Veteran having served with the US Air Force and was a member of Warriors Watch. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ronald...
Antonia Vanderpas
Feb 15, 2015
Antonia "Toni" Vanderpas. 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday February 15, 2015 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL. She was born February 22, 1929 in the Netherlands to Adrianus and Wilhemina vanHoek. Toni was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and Choir for over 40 years. She loved music and crafting especially knitting and crocheting. Toni...
Betty L. Hertel
Feb 11, 2015
Betty L. Hertel, 85, passed away Wednesday February 11, 2015 surrounded by her family at Advocate Condell Health Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born May 10, 1929 to Frank and Daisy Heynis. Betty was a graduate of Grant High School, worked as a nurse, and ran the Hertel's Cleaning Business for 40 years. Betty is survived by her...
Elizabeth M. Poprawski
Feb 11, 2015
Elizabeth M. Poprawski, age 84, a resident of Johnsburg, passed away Wednesday February 11, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice of Woodstock. She was born December 1, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware. Elizabeth was a homemaker and bookkeeper and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg. She is survived by her children, Richard Jr., Dorothy, Mark, Anthony,...
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