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LeRoy W. Marre
LeRoy W. Marre, 92, of Antioch, IL, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Provena St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan, IL. He was born in Cicero, IL on August 5, 1911 to Edith and William Marre. He was employed at the Chicago Extruded Metals in Cicero for 37 years as a template maker. He retired at the age of 64 to Salem, WI, the later to Silver Lake, WI and for the last four years in Antioch to live with his son and daughter-in-law. LeRoy was an avid fisherman and sports fanatic. The last of a dying breed.
On August 19, 1935 he married
Evelyn Schramm in Cicero, IL and she preceded him in death on March 16, 1990.
He is survived by his son, LeRoy R. (Barbara Jean) Marre of Antioch; three grandchildren, Patricia (Thomas) Wright of Twin Lakes, WI, Richard (Audra) Marre of Genoa City, WI and Kenneth J. Marre of Antioch; seven great grandchildren and a sister, Laurette Hornacek of Baraboo, WI.
Funeral Services with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Holy Name Church, Wilmot, WI. Entombment will be in All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rt. 83) Antioch, IL. Those desiring to make contributions to the Antioch Rescue Squad, Antioch, IL 60002 in his memory. For info: 847-395-4000.
John J. "Dan" Moran, Jr.
John J. "Dan" Moran, Jr, 68, of Skanee, MI, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004 at the Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. He was born June 13, 1936 in Lake Forest, IL and had been a former 58-year resident of the Half Day and Prairie View area, retiring to MI in 1994.
Dan was a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, a member of the American Legion Post in Wauconda and a former resident of the Vernon Township Fire Department and a retired letter carried for the U.S. Postal Service in Northbrook.
Surviving are his wife, Linda (nee Marcotte) Moran; two daughters, Debbie (Bob) McVay of Irwin, PA and Laura (Joe) Gannon of Beach Park; three grandchildren, Megan, Matt and Melissa; a sister, Barbara (Al) Schafer of Sun City West, AZ; and his mother-in-law, Anna Marcotte of Skanee, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Moran.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176) Libertyville. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Gages Lake and Hunt Club Rds. in Gurnee. Interment will be in Skanee, MI.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District.
Frances "Dianne" Pocrnich
Age 66, of Antioch, IL, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center, Lindenhurst, IL. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Tarboro, NC.
She was involved in the Christian Women's Connection for many years and has a great love for reading.
Survivors include four children; Tom (Kim) Pocrnich, Antioch, IL; John (Pam) Pocrnich, Palm Harbor, FL; Mike Pocrnich, Rockford, IL; Laura (Kurt) Kiemle, Lake Villa, IL. Five grandchildren; Jenny Pocrnich, J.C. Pocrnich, Kyle Kiemle, K.T. Kiemle and Lily Kiemle. One brother; Vernon (Glenn) Taylor, Franklin, VA.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Tom Pocrnich; her parents James Clayton Taylor and Hester Taylor-Darden.
A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Monday, July 19, 2004 at Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church, just E. of Rt. 83 on Grass Lake Rd., Antioch, IL.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her memory to The Antioch Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 602, Antioch, IL 60002
Dennis Paul Shinks
Our cherished Dennis Paul Shinks, 67, of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Victory Memorial Hospital.
Denny was born February 12, 1937 in Waukegan to the late Paul and Taimi Shinks.
He received his engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology and was a retired vice-president of Baxter and Woodman where he worked for over 40 years.
Denny was an avid golfer who started playing at the age of 12 and was most proud of his five hole-in-ones. He also loved fishing although he never caught very many. Denny enjoyed daily walked with his dog, Muffin. He was a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He will be most remembered for his love, generosity, glowing smile and chuckle.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Bettie (nee Daniel) Shinks; three step-children, Michael Koper, Catherine (Dean) Miscenic and Laura (Ralph) Strathmann; three step-grandchildren who he adored, Ryan and Matthew Miscenic (the little guys), and Camryn Strathmann (the little gal).
Denny is also survived by his loving sister, Mary Ellen Carrothers; nephews, Michael Carrothers, Patrick (Tracy) Carrothers; niece, Kelly Butcher; aunt, Agnes Vukovich and many cousins and dear friends including his pets, Muffin and Minnie.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan. Interment will be at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago. Friends may call the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2004.
Mary C. Sroka
Mary C. Sroka, 76, of Waukegan, IL died Friday, July 16, 2004 at Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL. born September 30, 1927 in Waukegan, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Kulig) Czyrnek.
She graduated from Waukegan Township High School and St. Mary of the Woods College. for 34 years, she was employed with Illinois Bell (AT&T;) as a Human Resource person. A former member of Holy Rosary Church, North Chicago, she was a current member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Waukegan. She was a member of numerous clubs and organizations and enjoyed politics.
Survivors include two sons, James S. Sroka of Waukegan and Alan J. (Joanne) Sroka of Beach Park, IL; a sister, Helen Sroka of FL; 11 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Schroetter on September 24, 2001; and a brother, Albert Jr. on January 13, 1993.
Private interment will be held in Ascension cemetery, Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660 in honor of her grandson and current resident, Brian Sroka would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to PIASECKI-ALTHAUS FUNERAL HOME, 3720-39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Online condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
James R. Witlin
James R. Witlin, 60, of Mundelein, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born July 2, 1944 in San Antonio, TX and was a former resident of Meadowbrook, PA and Windsor, WI. He was a 1963 graduate of Germantown High School in PA and retired after 37 years with the Kraft Food Corp. in Northfield. Following retirement, Jim had been a volunteer at Save-A-Pet in Grayslake and the Mundelein Library.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Witlin; a daughter, Catherine (David) Wege of Hortonville, WI and son, Andrew James Witlin of Grayslake; two grandchildren, Rachel and Lauren Wege; his mother, Helene Rudes of Boca Raton, FL; and brothers, Anthony Witlin of Tampa, FL and Michael Witlin of San Francisco, CA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Witlin.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20 at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176) Libertyville. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004 in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to Save-A-Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 in Jim's memory. Info: 847-362-3009.
Helene M. Zersen (nee Ming)
Helene M. Zersen, 91, of Walworth, WI, formerly of Mundelein, died July 17, 2004 in Williams Bay, WI.
She was born February 28, 1913 in Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Anna Marie) Zersen of Conover, WI; her daughter, Sharon Zersen Ketterhagen of Fontana, WI; her grandchildren, Keith (Heidi) Zersen, William and Lynn Ketterhagen; her great grandchild, Andrew; her brother, Robert Ming of Onalaska, WI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Zersen; and by one grandchild, Kimberly.
Visitation is Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the KRISTAN FUNERAL HOME, 219 W. Maple (Rt. 176) Mundelein with a wake service at 7:45 p.m. Funeral services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Libertyville, with a visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Ivanhoe cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to A Safe Place for Domestic Violence P.O. Box 1067 Waukegan, IL 60079 in honor of her granddaughter, Kimberly Lang. Info 847-566-8020.
Nancy A. Anderson
Nancy A. Anderson, 68, of Waukegan passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at home. She was born August 5, 1935 in Waukegan and remained a lifelong resident. She was a member of the Swedish Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan.
Nancy is survived by her mother, Ruth A. Anderson of Waukegan; children, Cindy Tippet of Racine, Scott Tippet of Land O'Lakes, WI and Vicki (Tab) Baker of Kenosha; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and her life long best friend, Barbara Swanson of Waukegan. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Carl Anderson.
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd, Waukegan. Interment will be at North Shore Garden of Memories in North Chicago. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 PM to time of service.
Fredric Merlin Awe
Fredric Merlin Awe, age 82, of Beach Park, Illinois, died July 19, 2004, at Terrace North Nursing Home in Zion, Illinois, after a brave fight against cancer. Fredric was born June 13, 1922 in Longwood, Wisconsin, to Frederick Martin and Gunda (nee Anderson) Awe.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and after being discharged, moved to Lake County where he worked in a variety of factory jobs before marrying Marion Beatrice Nelson on July 8, 1945 in Waukegan and building their home in Zion the next year. There Fred and Marion raised a family and had an enviable garden. In addition to working as a fuel oil truck driver and furnace repairman for Trojan Oil and Olson Oil companies for over 35 years, Fred was also seen on his Ford tractor, plowing and mowing throughout northeastern Lake County for many years, even well after his retirement. His special calling was to be the loving caretaker of his wife who was chronically ill for over 30 years. He loved his family and showed it in so many ways. His four grandsons were a special delight in his later years.
Fredric was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Marion, who died January 16, 1995. Also preceded him in death were his parents and two brothers, John Everett and Myron "Mike" Donald Awe.
He is survived by his four children, Carol Ann Awe of Waukegan, Earl Joe (Cindy) Awe of Sharon, Wisconsin, Rita Louise (Steve) Ponzo of Tucson, Arizona, and Joan Marie (C. Park) Seward of Irvine, California. He is also survived by his four grandsons, Stevens James and Michael David Ponzo, and Christopher Nelson and Scott LeBlanc Seward; sisters, Gertrude Kettner and Ilene (Chuck) Pribbernow of Owen, Wisconsin, and Mildred Peaslee of Melbourne, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Awe of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Hildur Hart of Jacksonville, Florida; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Funeral services for Fredric Awe will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 305 cemetery Rd., Gurnee, Illinois. Burial will be in the Northshore Garden of Memories. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to your favorite charity or to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
John M. Bittner
John M. Bittner, of Waukegan, age 58, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004 at St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan. He was born September 9, 1945 in Waukegan.
John was an Electrician for 37 years retiring in 2002. Member of IBEW Local #150. He was an avid Nascar fan.
Survivors include one daughter, Lindsey Jo Bittner of Palatine, IL; three sisters, Janet (Manuel) Cruz of Wadsworth, IL., Judy (Ramon) King of Reeds Spring, MO., and Geraldine Estelita of Burlington, WI; two brothers, Kenneth (Laura) Bittner of Tuscaloosa, AL., and Raymond Bittner of North Chicago, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Stanley Yukna and Richard Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Elmer Bittner; three brothers, Phillip Bittner, Leroy Bittner and Allen Bittner; and one sister, Suzanne Artis.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2004, 7:00 PM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME of Waukegan, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM, on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the funeral home. (847)336-0127
Cynthia Lou (Coffos) Chester
9-11-1953 to 7-14-2004
Cynthia L. (Coffos) Chester, age 50, of Indian Head, Maryland, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday, July 14, 2004.
Cynthia taught first grade in the Maryland School District. Cynthia was the beloved wife of Steven J, Chester of Youngstown, Ohio. Steve, a career Navy man, was stationed in Washington, D.C. Steve is the son of Tom and Shirley Jacobs of Youngstown, Ohio. He is a communications expert for the U.S. Navy.
Cynthia was born in Waukegan, Illinois, as were her parents, George William Coffos, Sr. and Jean (Fagan) Coffos. She attended McCall Grade School in Waukegan. Her father, George Coffos, was employed by the United States Government at the U.S. Navy Electronic Supply Office (ESO) in North Chicago. When the Navy closed ESO, George and his family transferred to Germany where Cynthia finished her preliminary education. After her stay in Germany, she moved to California where she graduated from Ventura College.
Cynthia was the mother of Stephanie Coffos, and the very proud grandmother of Justin Garman.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gustav Coffos and Juanita Coffos of Waukegan; her maternal grandparents, James Robert Fagan, Sr. and Anna Maxine Fagan of North Chicago; a brother, Jeffrey Coffos; a brother-in-law, Scot Chester; a sister-in-law, Linda B. Chester; her aunt, Janet (Fagan) Cullum; her uncles, Hearl Casey, James Robert Fagan, and Glen Nordendale.
She is survived by her husband, Steven J. Chester; her parents, George and Jean (Fagan) Coffos of Tucson, Arizona; her father and mother-in-law, Shirley and Tom Jacobs of Youngstown, Ohio; her sister, Carla Jo (Sonny) Solich of California; her brother George William (Pam) Coffos of Zion, Illinois; her brother-in-law, Stuart (Janey) Chester; uncles, Charles Edward (Brenda) Fagan, and Edgar Cullum; aunts, Gerry Casey, Sally Fagan. JoAnn (Carl) Cepon; Judy (Ed) Fojtik, JoDell (Dale) Meyer, and Nikki Nordendale. Cynthia had many cousins that she loved, but Jill McKenzie of Waukegan, Tami Patton of Zion, and Teri Kozina of Winthrop Harbor, were more like sisters than cousins.
Cindi's brother George is employed by Great Lakes Credit Union in North Chicago, Illinois.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and teacher. She was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Cynthia found her true soul mate when she met and married
Steve Chester. Their lives together were much too short, but we thank God she was so ecstatically happy with Steve in her life these past three years. Steve and his family, as well as Cynthia's family are grateful to have had Cynthia in our lives, we will greatly miss her.
Visitation for Cynthia will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Illinois. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2004 at Salata's in Gurnee. Interment will follow at the North Shore Garden of Memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund for Justin Garman, in care of Great Lakes Credit Union, 2525 Greenbay Road, North Chicago, Illinois 60064.
Eugene R. Huber
Eugene R. Huber, 76, of Linn Township, Lake Geneva, WI died Monday, July 19, 2004 at his residence. Eugene was born March 27, 1928 in Glenview, IL, the son of Ernest and Lillian Wallace Huber. He was united in marriage to Kathleen M. Davis October 1, 1979 in Chicago, IL. He has been a resident of Lake Geneva for the past five years, served in the Navy Reserve, owned and operated the Surf Shop for 23 years in Glenview, IL and for 12 years the Sand Bar in Antioch, IL retiring in 1996.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Huber of Grayslake, IL and James Huber of Northbrook, IL; step daughters, Elizabeth (Scott) Lenhart, Lake Villa, IL, Mary (John) Panek of Niles, IL and Colleen (Matthew) Smith of Antioch, IL; a step son, Freddie (Amy) Rickel of Lake Geneva, WI; 15 grandchildren; and a great grandson.
preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Services will be held at 7 PM Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the STEINKE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Keith Eytcheson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to the time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.
DANIEL G. KURTZ, SR.
Daniel G. Kurtz, Sr., age 79, passed away at a place he loved in Wisconsin, on June 30, 2004. He was from Waukegan. Daniel was a Navy veteran of World War II from 1941-1945, and a volunteer fireman for many years. He retired in 1987 after 40 years as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards with his friends.
Survivors include his loving wife Dorothy of 56 years, daughters Sandra Sieler and Dana (Kenneth) Miklos, and son Daniel (Lori) Kurtz, Jr. Grandchildren Ronald, Scott (Robin), Tamara, Angela, Amanda and Jason. Plus 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Jack (Romayne) Kurtz, sister, Margaret (Jack) Pentz, brother-in-law Carl and Irene MacDonald. Rob & Mary Moskal, Jim and Rosemary Davis and many other lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 brothers and sisters. Daniel donated his body to research. A private memorial service is to be held.
John J. "Dan" Moran, Jr.
John J. "Dan" Moran, Jr, 68, of Skanee, MI, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004 at the Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. He was born June 13, 1936 in Lake Forest, IL and had been a former 58-year resident of the Half Day and Prairie View area, retiring to MI in 1994.
Dan was a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, a member of the American Legion Post in Wauconda and a former member of the Vernon Township Lions Club. He was also a former volunteer fireman with the Vernon Township Fire Department and a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Northbrook.
Surviving are his wife, Linda (nee Marcotte) Moran; two daughters, Debbie (Bob) McVay of Irwin, PA and Laura (Joe) Gannon of Beach Park; three grandchildren, Megan, Matt and Melissa; a sister, Barbara (Al) Schafer of Sun City West, AZ; and his mother-in-law, Anna Marcotte of Skanee, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Moran.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176) Libertyville. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Gages Lake and Hunt Club Rds. in Gurnee. Interment will be in Skanee, MI.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District.
