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Ruth M. Kirkegaard
Ruth M. Kirkegaard, 70, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Waukegan, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Eagle River Hospital in Eagle River, WI. The former Ruth Josephsen was born September 9, 1934 in Libertyville, IL, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes (Wheeler) Josephsen. She was a graduate of Libertyville High School.
She married
Peder Kirkegaard on September 7, 1956 in Lake Forest, IL.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Peder; four children, Kim (Vicki) Kirkegaard of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Ingrid Kirkegaard of Land O' Lakes, WI, Kathy (Carl) Paglini of Twin Lakes, WI, and Mark Kirkegaard of Eagle River, WI; four grandchildren, Tracy, Brian, and Kari Kirkegaard and Christopher Saver; two sisters, Ann Bates and Jean Rose of Land O' Lakes; and two brothers, Edward Josephsen of Wadsworth, IL, and Alan Josephsen of Lake Forest, IL.
Services will be Saturday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. at the Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home and Crematory in Lake Geneva, WI. Pastor Mark Moller-Gunderson of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. The Kirkegaard family will receive visitors Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials have been requested in Ruth's name to: Children's Hospital of Milwaukee.
Angelita Martinez (nee Gonzalez)
Angelita Martinez, Born to eternal life March 22, 2005 at the age of 88 years, in Zion, formerly of Milwaukee, WI.
Beloved wife of the late Pedro. Loving mother of Delia (the late Alfredo) Villafuerte of San Benito, TX, Arthur (Anne) of Milwaukee, WI, Rosa (Alejandro) Garcia of Waukegan, IL, John of Milwaukee, WI, Ignacio "Vito" (Esperanza) of Milwaukee, WI, Santa Linda (Michael) Butchko of Mesquite, NV, Hilda (Miguel) Gomez of Zion, IL and Mary Lou Martinez of Waukegan, IL. Grandmother of 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of Josefina Gonzalez and Benita Gonzalez. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Family and friends will meet Saturday, March 26th at 9:30 AM at the Rozga Funeral Home for procession to St. Adalbert cemetery Chapel, 3801 S. 6th St. Milwaukee, WI, for Funeral Services at 10:00 AM, with entombment to follow. Visitation Friday, at the Rozga Funeral Home from 5-8 PM with Vigil Services at 6:30 PM.
ROZGA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES
703 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI,
LaVerne Peschke
Funeral service for LaVerne Peschke (nee Rakittke), 81, of Libertyville, formerly of Mundelein is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the St. John's Lutheran Church, 501 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. Interment will follow at Willow Lawn Memorial Park, Vernon Hills.
She was born May 27, 1923 in Medford, WI and died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Manor Care of Libertyville. Lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Laverne is survived by her loving children, David (Lee) Peschke, Debra (Tom) Rohde, Denise (Michael) Rajkovich; eight dear grandchildren; three cherished great-grandchildren; fond siblings, Lester Rakittke, Minnie Dilg.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gordon Peschke.
Visitation is from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Kristan Funeral Home P.C., 219 West Maple Ave. (2 blocks west of Rt. 47 on Rt. 176), Mundelein. n lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 or to the Church. For info 847-566-8020.
Norman Ronald Taylor
Norman Ronald Taylor (T-Bone) of Shelbyville, TN passed away on his 50th birthday. He was born March 17, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to the union of Dr. Rev. Norman Taylor and the late Georgia Ann Taylor.
Norman Taylor leaves to cherish is memory his father, Dr. Rev. Norman Taylor, Waukegan, IL; one son, Norman Taylor, Jr., North Chicago, IL; two brothers, Johnny Ware, Chicago, IL, Dennis Taylor, North Chicago, IL; one sister, Lynn Garrett, Waukegan, IL; one very special friend, Emma Tate, Shelbyville, TN and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
His mother, Georgia Ann Taylor, maternal grandparents, James and Victoria Williams and paternal grandparents, Emmit and Erie Taylor, preceded Norman Taylor in death.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church 1529 Elizabeth Ave. North Chicago with Pastor Eugene Roberson officiating.
Robert E. Drom, M.D.
Robert E. Drom, M.D., age 73, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Robert was born in Bloomington, IL December 8, 1929, son of the late Edwin and Ruth (nee Downs) Drom.
Robert was a graduate of Lyons Township Jr. College, LaGrange, IL and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana, IL. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, graduating in 1955. He received many honors and recognitions, including Phi Beta Kappa, University of Illinois in 1951, University Honors, University of Illinois in 1952, Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Illinois, College of Medicine in 1954, Fellow American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in 1978. He served as Medical Director at the House of Correction and Branch Prison, Marquette, MI. He served in the Illinois National Guard and in the United States Navy Medical Corp, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA. Since November 1, 1981 he was employed at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, Trinity Memorial Hospital, Cudahy, WI. While living in Racine he held the following positions including staff Psychiatrist, Associate Clinical Director of Adolescents, and served as chairman of the Psychiatry Department, Vice-President of the Medical Staff and Chief of Staff. He was a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Wisconsin Psychiatric Association, Racine County Medical Society, Taylor Home, Exchange Club of Racine, and Racine Academy of Medicine.
Robert was an extraordinary person. He will always be remembered as a most compassionate physician, a highly effective and loving parent, and a dedicated friend to many. His wonderful sense of humor and care and concern for others made him a most valued contributor to the community.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Welch Drom, P.H.D.; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Michael) Norris M.D. of Salt Lake City, UT; his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel (Corrine) Drom of Houston, TX, Andrew (Barbara) Drom of Santa Fe, N.M.; his grandchildren, Jeffrey, Meagan and Kevin Norris, Claire and Katrin Drom, Dennis and Katherine Drom; sisters, Susan (Richard) Weber of Glen Ellyn, IL, Shirley Rouse of Windfield, IL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert (Donna) Welch of Tallahassee, FL, Richard (Barbara) Welch of Sarasota, FL, Sherry Welch of Waukesha, WI, Barbara (Thomas) Lelder of Chicago, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, 7 p.m. with Rev. Tony Larsen officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Memorials to All Saints Cancer Center or to All Saints Cardiac Unit have been suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Howard Short, Dr. Richard Odders, Covenant Home Healthcare and Hospice and to all our wonderful friends and neighbors for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine, WI
Julane "Bunny" Eaton
Julane "Bunny" Eaton, 52, of Antioch, IL passed away Friday, March 21, 2003 at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL after a brief illness. She was born April 8, 1950 in Mohall, North Dakota, the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Lyngstad) Moberg. She attended schools in Mohall and Sherwood, ND and Lake Region Junior College in Devils Lake, ND. She studied Distributive Education and Business at Minot North Dakota State College. On October 24, 1970, she married
David L. Eaton in Sherwood, ND, moving to Antioch in 1989. Bunny was an avid crafter and quilter and operated Bunny's Stuff, a Quilting and pattern design business.
Survivors include her husband, David; her son, Jeff (Linda) Eaton; a daughter, Renea Eaton both of Antioch; her parents, Lloyd and Helen Moberg of Mohall, ND; two grandchildren, Tristan and Katlyn; four brothers, Kenneth (Sally) Moberg of Stilwell, KS, Mark (Eileen) Moberg of Bismark, ND, Virgil Moberg of St. Augustine, FL and John (Tina) Moberg of Washburn, ND; four sisters, Cassandra (Frank) Barrett of Fallon, NV, Leann (Craig) Knutson of Ashville, Manitoba, Canada, Kristie Moberg of Fallon, NV and Hallie (Todd) Burnett of Pensacola, FL.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 PM Monday, March 24, 2003 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83) with the Rev. David Groleau of the Antioch Evangelical Free Church officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 PM Monday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
Dagmar Ann Francis
Dagmar Ann Francis, 89 of Waukegan/Grayslake, passed away March 19, 2003 at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born in South Range, MI September 25, 1913, the daughter of the late Anna (nee Blackbeard) and Jacob Hartwick. She owned and operated Francis Grocery and Dagmar's Figurama in Waukegan. She was a member of Calvary Temple Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Joy (Forrest) DeGraff; grandchildren Elizabeth (John) Mullen, Douglas DeGraff, Ann (Richard) Coles, Samual (Jill) Francis, and Sally Conover; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister Rose Pelto, daughter-in-law Sue Francis, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlyle Francis; son James Francis, five brothers and a sister.
Services were privately held at Winchester House. Contributions to a memorial fund can be sent to Winchester House, 1125 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048. All arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, LTD., 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.
Yolanda Grace Laycock
Funeral service for Yolanda Grace Laycock (nee Rogers) 90, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Mundelein is 10 AM Tuesday at the KRISTAN FUNERAL HOME P.C., 219 W. Maple Ave. (2 blocks west of Rt. 45 on Rt. 176) Mundelein. Rev. Kenneth Press of the Community Protestant Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Diamond Lake cemetery, Mundelein. She was born September 9, 1912 in Chamois, MO and died Thursday March 20, 2003 at the Brooksville Hospice Center, Brooksville, FL.
Yolanda is survived by her loving sons Larry (Jewel) of Spring Hill, FL, John (Patricia) of Spring Hill, FL, loving daughters Carol (Don) Leikam of Tampa, FL, Elaine Witt of Rockford, dear sister Ruth Kolasinski of Diamond Lake, many many cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many fond nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving parents William and Gertrude Rogers, loving husband James, dear sons Alan (Jane), Robert, adoring brothers Wayne, Taft, Paul, Manse, Den, Marvin and Les Rogers, adoring sister Bonnie Sue Rogers.
Visitation is Monday from 4-9 PM at the KRISTAN FUNERAL HOME P.C. In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice Care Center, 114 Chatman Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601.
Robert A. Osborne
Robert A. Osborne, 59, of Zion, passed away on March 20, 2003 in Veteran's Westside Hospital in Chicago, following a brief illness.
Bob was born in Waukegan on December 18, 1943, and had lived in the Lake County area all of his life. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, and was retired from Johnson Motors. Bob enjoyed motorcycle riding, golfing, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include 5 daughters, Randy, Regina, Robin, Rochelle and Rhonda, 3 grandchildren, Nicholas, Amber and Logan and 2 brothers, Donald and Richard. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Jennie Osborne.
In accordance with Bob's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. There will be a private cremation. CONGDON FUNERAL HOME in Zion is in charge of the arrangements. (847) 746-1234.
Mary M. Rutkowski (nee Mendis)
Mary M. Rutkowski (nee Mendis), 92, of Waukegan died Saturday, March 22, 2003. She was born August 14, 1910 in Chicago and lived most of her life in the Waukegan area. She worked at the National Envelope Co., Crystal Greetings and was a member of Queen of Peace Church, formerly Holy Rosary Church, The Apostleship of Prayer, and the Rosary Sodality.
Mary is survived by her son, Steve (Charlene) Rutkowski of Springfield, MO; her daughter, Teri (Bernard) Bakanec of Waukegan; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; six sisters, Josephine Mruk of Zion, Betty Savage of Kenosha, Bernice Roundtree of Buena Park, CA and Martha Madsen, Eva Jones and Stella McCarry of Zion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen in 1979; her parents, John and Anna; her granddaughter, Stephanie West; two sisters, Florence Todd and Victoria Mendis; and four brothers, Frank, Adam, Stanley and John Mendis; three nephews, Walter and Chester Wegrzyn and Jim Sasavage.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 25th at Queen of Peace Church, 900 14th St., North Chicago. Interment will follow at Ascension cemetery, Libertyville.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the SALATA-GURNEE FUNERAL HOME, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Leon B. Sheffer
Funeral service for Leon B. Sheffer, 70, of Lakemoor is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene, 1515 W. Maple Ave., Mundelein. Interment will follow in Ascension cemetery, Libertyville. He was born May 24, 1932 in Hammond, IN and died Saturday, March 22, 2003 at the Valley Lutheran Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
Leon and his late wife Clara were the former owners of the Country Gardens in Grayslake and Lake Villa. He was also a member of the Gagewood Lions Club and a journeyman bricklayer Local 120.
He is survived by his children Al (Sharon) Sheffer of Lake Villa, Linda (Barry) Robarge of Fernandina Beach, FL, Clare (Al) Cole of Pueblo, CO, Sue (Gary) Marolt of Waukegan, Jeff (Linda) Sheffer of Gurnee, his grandchildren Bill, Gary (Theresa), Liz (Les), Cindy, Aaron (Erin), Michelle (Zachary), Janelle, Adam, Daniel, Andrew, Tom (Jenny), Chris (Mark), Heather, Casey, Mandy, Kelly, Kevin, Amy, great grandchildren Lindsay, Lauren, Keaton, Noah, Lillie, Cody, Sydney, and his brother Paul (Joan) Sheffer.
He was preceded in death by his wife Clara, son Timmy Sheffer, daughter Deborah Mullen, sisters Pauline Heick and Lee Drewery.
Visitation is Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. at the KRISTAN FUNERAL HOME P.C., 219 W. Maple Ave. (2 blocks west of Rt. 45 on Rt. 176) Mundelein. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Gagewood Lions Club, 17740 Dartmoor Dr., Grayslake, IL 60030.
Dorothy Taylor
Dorothy Taylor, 81, of Zion died on Satutday, March 22, 2003 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home, Zion.
Dorothy was born May 20, 1921 in Detroit, Alabama and moved to Zion in 1951. She retired in 1978 from Abbott Laboratories.
Survivors include a son, Benny Frank (Linda) Taylor of Winthrop Harbor; a daughter, Diann Griffith of Zion; six grandchildren, Sandra (Howard) Davis, Timothy Taylor, Shera (Chuck) Smith, Susan (Phil) Dunteman, Laura Taylor and Michael Griffith; six great grandchildren, Amanda, Elizabeth, Matthwe, Jacob, Sarah and Abigail; a brother, Orville Scoggins of Hamilton, Alabama; a sister, Mary Dell (Randall) Knight of Hamilton, Alabama; and a special nephew, Marlin "Bo" Taylor of Winthrop Harbor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Seldon; by a brother, Floyd Scoggins; and by two sisters, Geri Lee and Jesker.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 10:30 AM at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion with Rev. David Denlinger of Zion Bible Church officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 9:30 AM until time of Services at the funerla home. 847-746-1234.
Ernest Derreberry
Ernest Derreberry, age 97, died March 22, 2004. He was born March 14, 1907 to Brack and Ara Derreberry in Andrews, NC.
He is survived by three daughters, Margaret (Alvin) Jellings, Joan Savage and Roberta Willman. He is also survived by two sisters, Jane Bryson, age 104, and Lenna Pastell, age 102. He leaves 12 grandchildren, Richard (Mary Jane) Derreberry, Patti Jo (Jerry) Schuman, Beverly (David) Whitesell, Gloria (Michael Sr.) Capps, Laura (Edward) Shields, Alan (Gale) Jellings, Kimberly (Jose) Trevino, Randi (Debbie) Savage, Andy (Dyna) Savage, Sandy Miller, Philip Willman, Nancy Willman. He also leaves 21 great grandchildren, Karen (Eric) Jern, Julie Whitesell, Michael Capps Jr., Matthew Jellings, Christopher Jellings, Aimee Jellings, Scott (Marlene) Schuman, Michael (Jen) Schuman, Ashleigh Miller, Shane Miller, Scott Shields, Brian Shields, Jessica Savage, Patrick Savage, Matthew Savage, Joshua Savage, Christopher Trevino, Jessie Trevino, Melissa Derreberry, Sarah Derreberry, and Heather (Dustin) Calica.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 25 at 11 AM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 305 cemetery Rd., Gurnee. (847) 336-0127 Visitation from 9 AM to 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial at Highland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Star Hospice.
Sandra L. Erickson
Sandra L. Erickson, 44 of Lake Villa, IL passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at home, due to sudden illness. She was born August 31, 1959 at Valley Forge, PA.
Miss Erickson was employed at Vista Health as a Nursing Supervisor. She was a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Nurses Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. She was also a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.
She is survived by her brother, Douglas Erickson; her aunt and uncle, Bill Curry, Jr., and Pat Ewing; nieces Tanya and Barbara Stone; a great niece and a great nephew; and a very close to her heart, lifelong friend, David Steele and the Steele family.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Delores and Glenn Erickson; and her maternal grandparents, Vera and Bill Curry.
Funeral services and a memorial for the family will be held privately. Funeral arrangements provided by RAGO BROTHERS FUNERAL SERVICES, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634 (773)276-7800
Joseph Grahovac Jr.
Joseph Grahovac Jr., age 60, a lifelong resident of Gurnee, died March 20, 2004 at Pinnacle Health Care. He was born August 7, 1943 in Gurnee.
He was a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Third Lake. He was a retiree of Commonwealth Edison after 22 years of service from 1975-1997. He was a graduate of Warren Township High School 1961, past director and active member of the Kenosha Charter Harley Owners Group (HOG).
He is survived by two sons, Joseph Grahovac III and Jeffrey (Charlotte) Grahovac; two grandchildren, Emmaline Grace and Trenton Pierce Grahovac; mother, Jennie Grahovac,; two sisters, Bernice (Tom) Franks and Eileen (Bob) Lis; his former wife, Jane Grahovac-Noren; two nephews, Paul Peterson and Berndt Peterson Jr.; and one niece, Kelly Lis.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 11 AM. Burial at Holy Mary Mother of God cemetery, Third Lake. Visitation from 5 to 9 PM Wednesday and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Thursday at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 305 cemetery Rd., Gurnee.
Donations to benefit Joe's grandchildren's education.
