Bernard “Dave” Juron, age 78, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road in Grayslake. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel with interment following at Avon Centre Cemetery. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Carmel Kay Holden
Carmel Kay (nee: Wiser) Holden, 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away, Monday, August 17, 2015. Kay is survived by her husband Harold, her son David, her two grandsons, her two great-grandsons, and her four sisters and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Gen Wiser and her daughter Lynn (nee: Holden) Johnson. All services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Patricia M. Grabowski
Patricia M. (nee: Czekaj) Grabowski, 76, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 15, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born October 8, 1938 in Chicago, IL. Patricia is survived by her husband of 51 years, Tom, whom she wed on November 9, 1963, her daughters Kim (Alex) Proenza and Renee (Brian) Hribar, her grandsons Nicholas Proenza, Austin Hribar, and Colin Hribar, her sister Elaine (Ray) Spike, and many nieces and nephews. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday August 20, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10:30am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Leo H. Nemiro
Leo Herbert Nemiro, 87, a resident of Crystal Lake, passed away August 4, 2015 at Sunrise Senior Living in Crystal Lake, IL. He was born May 27, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Emma (nee; Dotzuer) Nemiro. Leo was a retiree of Nicor Gas. Leo is survived by his children Jeff (Heather) of Mattawa, ON, Canada, Neal (Angie) of Orlando, FL, Denise Tascher, Cheryl Nemiro-Sewell, and Gail Barnes, and his grandchildren Jerry and Jasper of Mattawa, ON, Canada, Jacob and Kristin of Kenosha, WI, Scott (Kari) of Florida, and Vicky, Timmy, Donald, Beth, Eric, Heather, and Billy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Nemiro, his daughter Linda, and his parents Leo and Emma Nemiro. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will be follow at Glen Oak Cemetery in Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Loren Fandrei
Loren Fandrei, 73, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at his home. He was born October 11, 1941 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to George and Emma Fandrei. Loren was a graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison in landscape architecture. He owned and operated Creative Landscapes in Grayslake. Loren is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen, his daughters Deborah Fandrei and Andrea (Jonathan) Lin, his grandchildren Cora and Kyle Lin, and his brother Ron (Trudy) Fandrei. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research www.pancan.org. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Peter R. Pocius
Peter R. “Rabbit” Pocius Sr., 93, a resident of Gurnee, IL and Bethlehem, GA, passed away August 13, 2015. He was born in rural Grayslake, on July 16, 1922 to Peter and Michalina Pocius. His early life was spent working on the family dairy farm. Later he operated his own mink ranch, then retiring from Dan Lodesky Trucking after more than 30 years. After retirement he became an avid gardener growing vegetables and flowers and sharing his passion with the community. He spent his last years relaxing with his dog by his side and his cat on his lap. Peter is survived by his children Wendy (Butch) Nerroth and Peter “Bob” (Marilyn) Pocius Jr., his grandchildren Kerrilee Hank, Carly (David) Kraft, and Michael (April) Pocius, his great-grandchildren Isla, Harper, and Grant, his sister Bernice Pocius, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, and two special friends Leo Hook and Dan Lodesky. He was preceded in death by parents, his brother Simon, and sister Katie. All funeral services will be held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Michael Thomas Ward
Michael Thomas Ward, age 62, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. All services will be held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log onto to www.strangfuneral.org.
Heidemarie A. Haqq
Heidemarie A. Haqq, 72, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Loyola Hospital in Chicago. She was born January 18, 1943 in Germany. Heide was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Heide is survived by her husband of over 25 years, Ivan Haqq, her sons Marc and Peter Collori, her grandchildren Nicholas and Gina Collori, and her 10 siblings. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2015 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Betty-Ann Brady
Betty-Ann Cecilia Brady (nee: Schinkel), a resident of Round Lake since 1947 passed away August 5, 2015 at her home. She was born August 30, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Elizabeth Schinkel. Betty-Ann worked for Lakeland Newspapers in Grayslake, IL for many years, as well as the Round Lake Area Park District before retiring in January 2000. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake. She was preceded in her death by her parents and her husband Robert W. Brady. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 11:00am at the Calvary Presbyterian Church 510 N. Cedar Lake Rd. Round Lake, IL. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Robert J. Kribley
Robert J. Kribley, age 75 of Round Lake Heights, Illinois died on August 9, 2015 at Advocate Condell Hospital, Libertyville, Illinois. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Adelaide (nee Petersen) Kribley. He is a former Round Lake Police Officer, and a former store manager for Tool Land Inc. Robert is survived by his wife Margarett whom he married on January 14, 1978. Also surviving are his children Sandy (Craig) Kinney, Sharyn (Kevin) Conway, Kathy (Don) Ward, Jeffrey (Wendy) Kribley, Michael (Jessica) Jewell and Dena (Lonnie) Starostovic, Lynda Kribley and Lauren Kribley. He is also survived by 19 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. A visitation is scheduled for August 12, 2015 from 4 to 8PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. The funeral service will be at 10:30AM Thursday August 13, 2015 also at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Libertyville, Illinois 60048. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Amy Elizabeth Rathunde
Amy Elizabeth Rathunde, 43, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away on August 5, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1972 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Craig and JoAnn Ellison, (nee High). Amy was an avid animal and nature lover, but most of all loved her family. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Russ whom she married on October 9, 1999 in Grayslake, Illinois. Her 2 children, Corine Rose, and David Craig both of Villa, Illinois, her sisters Julie (Daniel) Skidds of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Jennifer (Dennis Davidson) Norris of Antioch, Illinois. The visitation will be from 3 to 7 PM on Sunday August 9, 2015 and a service starting at 7PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gofundme.com or Save A Pet. For additional information, please call Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 847-223-8122.
James E. McCullough
James E. McCullough, 77, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Thursday August 6, 2015, in Libertyville, IL. He was born January 5, 1938 in Toledo, OH, to Theodore and Magdelyn McCullough. James worked for Abbot Labs for 24 years in the diagnostic division as a principal computer analyst. He was a member of the Lake County Astronomical Society, the Abbotts Canoe Paddlers club, and the Happy Travelers Campers club and loved to fly fish. James is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol, his sister Gladys (Norman) Zaenger, his nephews Randy( the late Eileen) Douglas, Robert (Vickie) Raw, and Kenneth Zaenger, his niece Kay Norman, and his great-nephew Matthew Raw. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Robert McCullough and Terry Lee McCullough. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Monday August 10, 2015 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at East Fox Lake Cemetery in Lake Villa, IL. Please make donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation 1250 Fourth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 or the Defenders of Wildlife PO box 1551 Merrifield, VA 22116-1551, or Save-a-Pet 31664 N. Fairfield Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 . For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
James A. Fitzgerald
James A. Fitzgerald, age 93, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home. He was born November 21, 1921 in Chicago. All arrangements are private and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Adele F. Yore
Adele Frances Yore (Doherty) of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of the late Michael Francis Yore, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 3, 2015, at 91 years of age. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Adele was the loving mother of Patricia (James) Hunter, Sheila Yore, Michael Yore, Daniel (Laura) Yore, Diane Binford (deceased), loving grandmother of Derek (Amy) Hunter, Jessica (Brad) De Santi, Carissa Pultz (deceased), Alicia (Manny) Espinoza, Stacey (Joe) Cantrell, Meghan, Bryan and Hailey Binford, and treasured Great grandmother to Kaylen, Sadie, Tre, Lea, Lucy, Frank, Madelyn, Clark, and Jack, and loving sister to Loretta (Robert) Wintermute (deceased).
Adele, who graduated from Immaculata High School and Wright Junior College, married the love of her life Michael (Frank) Yore on April 24, 1948. They moved to Arlington Heights in 1956 where they raised their family. She worked at Sears and Arlington Federal Savings while happily raising her children. She loved to swim, read and was an avid bridge player. Traveling was her passion; she traveled to Europe several times and took numerous cruises and bus tours. Adele moved to South Padre Island, TX in 1980, and it soon became her second home. She loved the sun and lifestyle of the Island and volunteered at the local library and involved herself in numerous clubs.
She gave birth to five, but was like a mom to countless others. She made everyone feel like family. Every person that stepped into her home was treated like royalty. To know her was to love her and she will be greatly missed by all. There will be a reception at 4:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 6:00pm on Friday, August 7, at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers, all donations should be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Adele Yore, 800-227-2345. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit https://www.strangfuneral.org
Kenneth Wayne Worthey
Kenneth W. Worthey, 65, of Grayslake passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 with his family by his side. Ken was born on January 20, 1950 in Newton, Illinois, to Frank and Rosemary Worthey (nee Erwin). Ken was a proud Vietnam War veteran, having served two combat tours, the second of which was with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment (Blackhorse). He knew a little about a lot, from woodworking and mechanics to investing and homeopathic remedies. He is survived by: his wife of 40 years, Donna, who he married in Bellwood, Illinois, on September 6, 1975. Ken is also survived by his son Jonathan of Grayslake and his siblings Linda Keller of Newton, Illinois, Ronald of Wausau, Wisconsin, and Mary (Bob) Lafferty of Genoa City, Wisconsin. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers in law, Joe and Daniel. There will be a public visitation for Ken on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 5-9 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. On Thursday, August 6, 2015, final visitation at Strang Funeral Chapel will begin at 9:30AM followed by a funeral Mass at 11AM at St Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030. Burial will follow at Avon Cemetery at Route 83 and Shorewood Drive, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Blackhorse Scholarship, 11th ACVVC, 571 Ditchley Road, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For any additional information, please call 847-223-8122.
Ronald B. Gorrill Sr.
Ronald B. Gorrill Sr., 80, a 47 year resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 28, 2015. He was born June 5, 1935 in Cicero, IL to Frank and Amelia Gorrill. Ronald attended the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL. He worked for the Waukegan News Sun for 39 years, was an active member of Waukegan Deaf Club, and involved in the Chicagoland deaf community. Ron is survived by his sons Ron (Connie) Gorrill Jr., and Jeff Gorrill, his 11 grandchildren, his 6 great-grandchildren, his brother Frank J. (Beverly) Gorrill Jr. of North Carolina, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Sandra. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 10:00am until 2:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 2:00pm at 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.
Truman R. Davis
Truman Rae Davis
Born: August 27, 1939
Died: July 18, 2015
Truman Rae Davis 75 years old of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away unexpectantly at his home on July 18, 2015. Truman joined the United States Airforce in 1956 and served four years as a Sr. Lineman. He was born in Kincaid, Illinois the son of late Alphonse Boulanger and Dimple Jean. He was raised by his late grandparents Arvel and Mona Davis. On December 30, 1961 Truman married the love of his life his late wife Judith (Korpella) Davis they raised their family in Round Lake Beach. Truman spent his career as a Printer for Chicago Graphic Arts and had a passion for riding Harley Davidson’s with his late wife Judy.
Truman was a devoted father to his children Janet Demien, James Mosely, Bradley Davis, Mark Davis (Jodi), Nicole Davis; his brother Alphonse Boulanger (Alexis); He adored his grandchildren Ryan Demien, Todd Demien, Erin Demien, Caitlyn Messina, Drew Toney, Cameron Kitto, Charlie Davis, Hannah Davis, Claire Davis, Chloe Davis and Kyle Davis. He also had four great grandchildren Logan Miller, Aiden Bartlett, Truman Demien and Aiden Davis.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on August 21, 2015 at Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church at 43 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, Illinois at 6:30 p.m.
Carol S. Tasker
Carol S. Tasker, 78, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Vista East in Waukegan. She was born November 1, 1936 in Waukegan, Il to Murl and Eva Wolfe. Carol is survived by her children Michael (Monica) Tasker, Tracy (David) Williams, and Todd Tasker, her grandchildren Katie (Danny) Tasker, Will, Mitch (Jess Wyman), Samantha, and Joey Tasker, Kyle and Cody Williams, and Jake and Cassandra Tasker, and her great-grandson Steven Treptow. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerome Tasker, and her brother Michael Wolfe. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 2:00pm until 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
Lois M. Barringhaus
Lois Barringhaus (formerly Hanekamp) nee Whitefield, age 90 of Lindenhurst formerly of Grayslake. Lois was born on February 26, 1925 to Thea and Esther Whitefield and was raised in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. area. She was the beloved sister of the late Iva Pearl Godwin, the late Foye Cole, the late Esther Goetz, the late Edwin Whitefield, and Clarence Whitefield of Chapel Hill, N.C. She married Bernard Hanekamp in 1945 and moved to Des Plaines and later Chicago and Northbrook. Lois assisted Bernard in the Hanekamp Funeral Home business for about 30 years. She loved to garden, sew her children’s clothes, and was active in Girl Scouts and other community activities. Lois was the dear mother of seven children: Patricia (Brad) Allred of Nicholasville, KY, the late Mary Diane, Kathryn (John) Palmer of Fishers, IN, Barbara DiSabatino of Kennett Square, PA, James (Patricia) of Streamwood, Thomas (Nada) of Naperville, and William (Janet) of Lake Forest; grandmother of 25 and great-grandmother of 17. After Bernard passed in 1999, Lois found the second love of her life in Leonard Barringhaus whom she wed in 2002. Leonard and Lois were very active in St. Gilbert’s parish before moving to Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. They enjoyed a lifetime of happiness in 13 years. A visitation and funeral Mass is scheduled for July 28 at 9:00 am until 10:00am, with the mass commencing at 10:00am at St. Gilbert’s Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1700 Chicago, IL 60601. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Grayslake. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Norman A. Hill
Norman A. Hill of Grayslake went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2015. He was 86 years old. He passed away while on hospice in Highland Park hospital after a long and courageous battle for years with Lewy Body Dementia and acute COPD. He was born on June 8, 1929 to the late Arthur and the late Amanda Hill in Union County, Mississippi. A devoted husband, he leaves behind his wife, Dee Ann (nee Rhymer) Hill in their 40th year of marriage. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His dear daughters from his former marriage, Deborah (Dan) Tippit of Augusta, Georgia, the late Victoria (Vicky) Hill (their 2 ½ year old special angel), Cynthia Hunt of Poland, Indiana, Lisa (Russell) Abram of Indianapolis, Indiana, Sheila (Leroy) Leach of Indianapolis, Indiana, and his daughter with wife Dee Ann, Rhonda Hill (James) Castro of Island Lake, Illinois. Dear stepfather of Lisa (John) Summerson of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Gina (Jay) Wilcox of Villa Park, Illinois, Richard (Sylvia) Ellstrom of Cortland, Illinois, Cherie Mondrella of Aurora, Illinois and Jim Mondrella of Lockport, Illinois. Dear grandfather of Danny (Becky) Tippit, Ashley Johnston, Erica, Beth and Mark Brown, Samantha and Brad Abram, Jasmine, Trenton and twins Sonnet and Selah Hill Castro. Dear step grandfather of Christina Summerson, Nicole (Sean) Tompkins, Jessica (Joe) Centeno, James and Michelle Wilcox, Michael Borrelli (Ellstrom), Danielle Ellstrom Munro, and twins Richard Ellstrom Jr. and Rachel Ellstrom, Joey, Daniel and Nicholas Mondrella. Great grandfather of Quaid, Anna and Grace Tippit, Brylie Meneck, Jeriah A. Brown Self, and Cameron Brown Dixon. Great step grandfather of Berlin Nicole and Thoren Tompkins, Caiden Wilcox, Joseph Centeno and Rose (Ellstrom) Munro. Dear sister-in-law to Lynn (Rhymer) (late Mike) Acerra of Lake Barrington, Illinois and step uncle to Michael (Heather) Acerra, Michelle (Acerra) (Bill) Coleman, and Marc (Tina) Acerra. Dearest brother of the late Clara (late Fred) Bowen of Cedar Bluff, Mississippi, the late Estelle (late Billy) Stoneypher of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Estelle’s twin, the late Ellis Hill. Charles (late Marnie) Hill and friend and companion Alice Coburn of West Point Mississippi. Harold (Wanda ) Hill of Rockaway Beach, Missourk, Douglas (Hazal) Hill of Columbus, Mississippi and , the late Gertrude (Hill) Ellis of Westpoint, Mississippi. Four older half-brothers, the late Willy Hill, the late Roebuck Hill, the late Aaron Hill, the late Cully Hill who all grew up together and were close in Mississippi. Norman was a proud uncle of all his sibling’s children. Special uncle of Jerry Vest (sister Clara’s son) of Mississippi. Jerry befriended and bonded with Norman in later years, which was a special blessing to Norm. There was much love and devotion with Norman and all of his brothers and sisters. The Hills took care of their own. He loved them all so very much and they loved him. Norm was an Illinois resident since 1973. He lived in LaGrange, Illinois with his wife and family, then in Darien, Illinois for 20 years. It was while living in Darien (DuPage County), Illinois that he ran for precinct committeeman and won! This was the beginning of putting his political concerns into action. Then, lastly, living in Grayslake (Lake County), Illinois, home for 14 ½ years, he became precinct committeeman in Avon Township for years. He was very intelligent, and he loved his country with a passion to do all he could do to help keep America stay a free country. He enlisted in the US Army at an early age and it came full circle when he made a career in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1970. He excelled as a soldier, protecting freedom for the United States. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947-1970. He served stints in Germany 1948-1952, Korea 1960, Vietnam 1964-1966, including two tours in Vietnam, one air and one ground. Norm earned expert Infantryman’s badge, Combat Infantry badge, Seven Air Medals, two for valor and two purple hearts. Norm ran for the Illinois State Senate in 2004 making a good showing. He had so many great plans and ideas for this country. If elected, he would have been a powerful asset to this country’s government. He was proud to be a conservative Republican – not a RINO (Republican in Name Only). His passion was politics so he could make a difference and his passion for veteran’s affairs. He was the founder of Veteran’s Voice. Norm was a dynamic man and dear friend of many. A strong and caring man, a hard-working man all of his life. He lived life to its fullest every day – no grass grew under his feet…again, active and hard working. Norm remained semi-retired as an insurance executive with Metropolitan Life Insurance (now MetLife) after a long, successful career in the insurance industry. He brokered into his early 80’s. Norman became a born-again Christian late in life (he received Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour). He said, “Better late than never”! So, we his family, have the assurance of reuniting with him in glory. We too belong to the Lord. There are no sufficient words for us, his family, to say how much we love him and how we will miss him. Norm watched TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network) on Saturday nights on cable or satellite every week. He watched “In Touch” at 7 PM, CST and Billy Graham Classics at 9 PM, CST and 6 PM CST on Wednesdays. The Hill family sends its heartfelt thanks to the Grayslake paramedics, to Highland Park hospital (2nd floor doctors and nurses) and Hospice there.
Thank you for all your excellent and tender care of our loved one. Thank you all, and God bless you. Funeral arrangements being made by Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at 410 East Belvidere Road (Rt. 120), Grayslake, Illinois. Visitation will be July, 28 from 3:00 to 7:00 with closing message at 7:00. The funeral interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois on July, 29 at 1:00. For more information or to leave condolences, please visit www.legacy.com.