OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Grayslake, Illinois.
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...
Arlene V. Cederberg
Nov 26, 2014
Arlene V. Cederberg, 85, a resident of Berwyn, IL , passed away Wednesday November 26, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Arlene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Round Lake Park, the Ladies Aid, and the Dorcas Society, and had worked as an executive secretary. Arlene is...
Rachel E. Robertson
Nov 23, 2014
Rachel E. Robertson, 20, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on November 23, 2014. In spite of the years spent waging battle against her addictions, those addictions finally proved stronger than she. Rachel's life was cut short, but during her time her with us, she touched many. May she find peace now. Rachel was born on May 21, 1994...
Dean S. Bakos
Nov 22, 2014
Dean S. Bakos, 71, a resident of Gurnee passed away Saturday November 22, 2014. He was born March 3, 1943 in Chicago to George and Mary Bakos. Dean was a veteran having served for the Army, had worked of IDOT (Illinois Dept. of Transportation) for 25 years, and was a beloved friend to many. Dean is survived by his...
Susan M. Olk
Nov 22, 2014
Susan Marie Olk, 69, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday November 22, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 9, 1945 in Chicago to Phillip and Gertrude (nee: Zapf) Jaworski. Susan loved arts and crafts and spending time with her family. She loved flowers and gardening. Susan is survived by...
Theodore K. Krieger
Nov 21, 2014
Theodore "Ted" K. Krieger, 78, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Friday November 21, 2014. He was born July 29, 1936 in Sheridan, WY to Samuel and Lucille Krieger. Ted was a Army veteran having served for the Green Berets and had worked at the City of Waukegan Public Works Department for over 30 years. He was a loving...
Harley C. Villiard
Nov 20, 2014
Harley C. Villiard, 23, of Antioch, passed away Thursday November 20, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born January 13, 1991 in Waukegan. He was working for Greenhouse-A-Fex. Harley is survived by his mother Cynthia (Kevin) McDonough, his father Donald (Kathi) Villiard, his siblings Don (Laural) Villiard, Tanya (Thomas Rice) McDonough, and Timothy Villiard, his...
Darrel D. Hamblin
Nov 19, 2014
Darrell D. Hamblin, age 49, a resident of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in Kentucky on July 13, 1965 to Bert and Diana (nee Baker) Hamblin. Darrell loved to collect rocks, minerals, crystals and dragons. He also liked to fish and grow plants. He is survived by his daughter, Heather...
Matthew James Minjares
Nov 19, 2014
Matthew James Minjares, age 22, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born May 6, 1992 in Barrington to Joe and Monica (Cofer) Minjares. Matthew liked to collect pokeman cards, and play his Nintendo DS and loved the Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also enjoyed...
Carol A. Hoffman
Nov 14, 2014
Carol A. Hoffman, age 71, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m., at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be at Avon Centre Cemetery...

