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Henry L. Cutrer
Henry L. Cutrer, age 65, of Waukegan, IL, was born January 1, 1938 in Greenville, MS to Rev. Richmond Cutrer and Nellie Greer-Cutrer. He was reared by Margaret Cutrer. He departed this life September 25, 2003 at the Pebblebrook Nursing Home, Lake Bluff, IL.
He confessed hope in Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Mt. Table M.B. Church in Hollendale MS by Rev. C.R. Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife Rosemary; eight children Esther (Eddie), Diane (Alan), Valerie, Patricia, Stanley (Ranee), Brian (Cyndie), William (April), Anthony (Bridgette); 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; five siblings, Ester Grimes-Cutrer of Kenosha, WI, Doretha Monk of Waukegan, IL, George (Debora) Cutrer of North Chicago, IL, Leslie Parnell of Kenosha, WI, Harry Hampton of Waukegan, IL and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, loving stepmother Margaret and one son Richard.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at BRADSHAW & RANGE FUNERAL HOME, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL. Rev. Olen Arrington, Jr., Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Kenosha, WI, Officiating. Interment will be at Pineview cemetery, Beach Park, IL. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 12 Noon.
Tom E. Drager Jr.
Tom E. Drager Jr., 56 years old, of Gages Lake, IL passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Condell Medical Center as a result of being struck by an automobile. He was born October 9, 1946 in Chicago, the son of the late Thomas and Lillian (Waishwell) Drager. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles and then graduated from the College of Santa Fe in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration. He was employed as a car salesman at City Auto Sales in Gurnee.
Survivors include his daughter Jessica of Phoenix, AZ, step son Howard Chism of Bradner, OH, grandchild Justin and his brothers and sisters Wally of Schaumburg, Jeanne (Tim) Crawford of Racine, WI, Dick (Judy) of Lindenhurst and Mary (Jim) Michehl of Antioch; many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Funeral services with Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2003 at St. Peter Church, Antioch, IL. Interment will be private. Friends may call at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte 83) Antioch on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.
Andrew E. Edmonds
Andrew E. Edmonds, 59, of Waukegan, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at his home. He was born September 2, 1944 in North Chicago, IL and was the owner of Andy's Automotive.
Survivors include four children, Kim (Joel) Hunt of Winthrop Harbor, Barbara (Jim) Rodriguez of Waukegan, Laurie (Anthony Sr.) Siordia of Libertyville, Shelly (Dave) Dripps of Waukegan; twelve grandchildren, John Lininger, Michael Edmonds, Nichole Edmonds, Bryanna Rodriguez, Tyler Edmonds-Siordia, Andrew Dripps, Vanessa, Amanda, Ashely, Kylie, Anthony Jr., and Amy; one sister Mary Ann Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna M.; his parents, Edward and Irene Edmonds; two brothers Larry and Richard, and two sisters, Rosella and Daisey.
Wake services will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2003 at MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF WAUKEGAN, 1521 Washington St. Burial will be private. Visitation is from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Barbara Ford-Bankston
Barbara Ford-Bankston, 54, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2003 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL. She was born on December 25, 1948 to Albert Willie Ford and Armead Savage in Chicago, IL. She attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Lucy Flowers High School. She was a resident of Waukegan. She was united in marriage to Mayo Bankston on September 8, 1996. She was an active member of Eternal Flame A.M.E. Church in North Chicago where she served as a stewardess, Sunday School teacher and missionary.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory; two sons, William Ford (Harriet) of Zion, IL and Phillip Ford of Waukegan; her mother, Mrs. Armead Ford of Waukegan; one brother, Matthew Ford of Chicago; one sister, Rev. Debra McGee of North Chicago; one granddaughter, Asia Janae Ford; two nephews, Danon and Marcus McGee of North Chicago; two nieces, Loukisha and Michelle Rankins of Maywood, IL; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Ford; her husband, Mayo Bankston; and nieces, April Rankins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at Eternal Flame A.M.E. Church, 1412 Greenfield Avenue, North Chicago, IL. Pastor Paul Shanklin will be officiating. Interment will be at North Shore Garden of Memories cemetery, North Chicago, IL. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by BRADSHAW & RANGE FUNERAL HOME, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL.
Dr. John Joseph Kelly, II
Dr. John Joseph Kelly, II, 64, of Waukegan was pronounced dead on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Victory Memorial Hospital. He was born October 15, 1938 in Waukegan the son of the late John J. and Ellen (nee Friel) Kelly, he was the youngest of nine children. He remained a lifelong Waukegan resident.
He was a lifelong member of St. Anastasia Parish where he attended daily mass and sang in the choir. During his time in the Armed Forces he was stationed on Okinawa with the U.S.M.C. Dr. Kelly was a member of the American Dental Association and the Illinois Dental Association. He was a graduate of Marquette University and Marquette School of Dentistry and held a masters degree in Public Administration from Roosevelt University. He practiced dentistry in Waukegan for forty years, he held a specialty in Childrens Dentistry from Loyola University and had also taught at Loyola Dental School.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue (nee Stucker); his children, John (Amy) Kelly of Lake Forest, Shawn Kelly of Schaumburg, Patrick (Cori) Kelly of Ingleside, Brennan Kelly of Chicago, Keira (Matt) McCreery of Atlanta, GA and Ryan Kelly of Chicago; sisters Frances Kelly, Geraldine Keirnan, Virginia Durkin, Dorothy Durka and Jane Kennedy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Thomas Kelly and two sisters, Mary Louise Karasik and Marjorie Huffhines.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at St. Anastasia Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension cemetery in Libertyville. Friends may call at PETERSON-PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan on Tuesday from 6 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations in Dr. John J. Kelly's memory may be made to Lambs Farm, 14245 Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048.
Eleanor S. Modjeski
Eleanor S. Modjeski, 77, of Silver Lake passed away Monday, September 29, 2003 at her home. She was born December 9, 1925 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Angela Krka. She had lived in Antioch and Salem before moving to Silver Lake two and a half years ago. Eleanor and her husband Jack owned Fargo Ice Company in Antioch from 1974 until 1985, then she worked for Motorola in Grayslake as an inspector retiring in 1999. She was a member of Holy Name Church in Wilmot and her special interests included singing and reading. Her smile was warm and comforting and she loved everyone. On September 12, 1959, she married
Jack Modjeski in Bellwood, IL.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; two sons, Steven of Dickson, TN and Thomas of Spring Grove, IL; and a daughter, Sheila (Randy) Gierl of Bessemer, MI; a brother, Michael (Elizabeth) Krka of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her son, Vincent; her granddaughter, Amanda; and her three brothers, Charles, Duke and George; and a sister, Janette.
Funeral Services with Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Friday, October 3, 2003 at Holy Name Church, Wilmot, WI. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83), Antioch, IL on Thursday from 4 until 8 PM.
Irma P. Morandi
Irma P. Morandi, 96, of Highwood, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003.
Beloved wife of the late Aldo. Loving mother of Catherine (Guy) Scopelliti of Highwood. Adored grandmother of Joseph (Allyson) Scopelliti of Deerfield. Dearest great grandmother of Nicholas, Sean and Dean. Caring sister-in-law of Maria Veronese of Italy and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm Monday, September 29 at KELLEY & SPALDING FUNERAL HOME, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Mass 11:30 am Tuesday, September 30 at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, IL 60040. Entombment Ascension cemetery, Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Church.
Harriet B. Narva
Harriet B. Narva, 80, of South Pasadena, FL, died Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL. Born in Waukegan, IL, she moved to Florida in 1979 from her hometown. She was a LPN for many years in hospitals and nursing homes. She attended Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Gulfport, FL.
Survivors include her son, Jeff of Indianapolis, IN, a daughter, Karen Sitton of Round Lake Beach, IL, a sister, Ann Bartlett of North Chicago, IL, four grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Bernice A. Rompella
Bernice A. Rompella (nee Stanevicius), 83, of Waukegan, died Friday, September 26, 2003 at the Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born January 1, 1920 in Chicago, and lived in Waukegan all of her life.
Bernice was a lifelong member of Holy Family Church, formerly St. Bartholomew Church and was a strong supporter of all St. Bartholomew's church, school and sports activities and was a member of St. Therese Altar Society, St. Bartholomew's Mothers Club, Catholic Women's Club and St. Bartholomew's Seniors Club.
She loved her homemaker's role along with gardening, baking, and cooking for her family and many others. She was always a port in a storm for people in need. She was a graduate of St. Bartholomew School and Waukegan Township High School Class of 1936.
Bernice is survived by her sons: Edward of Zion, Michael of Waukegan, John (Elaine) of Gurnee, Daniel of Manning, SC and Thomas (Ray Ann) Rompella of Antioch, and her daughter Margaret (Allan Markle) Rompella of Grayslake, nine grandchildren; Peter, Joseph, John, Daniel, Thomas, Timothy, Kymberly Rompella, Pamela Rompella-Riggin, and Kristine Wolski, seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a family friend, Terry Prange, one brother, Al (Verna) Stanevicius of Beach Park, two sisters: Lucille Kayse of Manning, SC and Eleanor (Don) Goodman of Murray, UT and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edward Rompella July 5, 1992, her parents, Julius and Mary (Masokas) Stanevicius and a granddaughter Heather Sears.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller Ave., Waukegan. Interment will follow at Ascension cemetery in Libertyville. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the SALATA FUNERAL HOME, 729-14th St., North Chicago, IL. Donations in her memory can be made to Holy Family Church.
Grace "Esther" Sanders
Grace "Esther" Sanders, age 93, a resident of Kenosha died Friday, September 26th, 2003 at Woodstock Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on September 21st, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois she was the daughter of the late Louis and Bertha (Paulson) Erickson. She was educated in the schools of Zion, Illinois, and came to Kenosha in 1933. In 1932 she married
Anthony Sanders in Kenosha. He died in 1958. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Sanders Amusements from 1949 until the late 1960's.
She is survived by one daughter, Laurine E. Zapf of Kenosha, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother, Stephen E. Erickson of Canada, and a sister, Katherine Klammer of Beach Park, Illinois, as well as many nieces and nephews also survive her.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Paul, Phillip and Walter, and four sisters, Hildur Erickson, Martha Erickson, Helen Erickson and Estella Dolan.
Funeral Services for the late Grace "Esther" Sanders, will be held on Tuesday, September 30th 2003, in Kenosha at Trinity Lutheran Church (7104-39th Avenue) at 11:00 A.M. Visitation for Mrs. Sanders will be on Tuesday morning at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Burial will take place at St. George cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Two loving grandchildren; Anthony and Christine; and two sister-in-laws, Marge Erickson and Kay Walker also survive Mrs. Sanders. FAMILY OPTIONS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES is serving the family.
George Earl Schultz
George Earl Schultz, born in Chicago, Illinois on November 19, 1928; son of the late George Earl Schultz and Lucille (Guy) Schultz, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2003. George will be deeply missed by his wife, Lois (Gaskin); his children, George, Jeannine (Jake Jacobsen); 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; his brothers, Larry, Russell; and his sisters, Shirley Hadad and Linda Pedersen. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dee Turnpaugh; and brother, Bill.
George lived in Druce Lake, Illinois for over 50 years. A member of Local 150, International Unions of Operating Engineers for over 40 years. His passion was working. He was a heavy equipment operator, and welder. He was a man of many skills; he could fix anything. He was always there for his neighbors.
He was laid to rest at Highland Memorial cemetery in Libertyville.
Clara "Tee" Watson
Clara "Tee" Watson, 82, of Highwood, IL passed away Friday, September 26, 2003 in Highland Park, IL. She was born January 19, 1920 in Washington, D.C.
Sister-in-law of Merrill Miller, aunt of Ken (Susan) Miller, Denise (Richard) Bloom. Great aunt of Tracy, Jaclyn and Courtney.
preceded in death by her siblings Agnes Miller, Katherine Nordmayer and Harry C. Way.
Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 1 at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, IL. Interment at Ascension cemetery, Liberyville, IL.
Funeral arrangements were handled by KELLEY AND SPALDING FUNERAL HOME, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. (847) 831-4260.
Verner H. "Vern" Thelen
Verner H. "Vern" Thelen, a longtime resident of Spring Grove, IL and founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thelen Sand & Gravel in Antioch, IL passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2003 at his home with his family at his bedside. He was the son of the late John and Agatha (Schmitt) Thelen, and he was born on the family farmstead in Johnsburg, IL on December 3, 1924.
Vern leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann "Bunny" (nee Stoffel), whom he married
on October 21, 1948 at St. Patrick Church, McHenry, IL as well as his children, John "Jack" (Deborah), Mary Beth (Robert) Varak, Suzan "Sue" (Warren) Schumacher, Thomas (Paige), Peter (Terry Childers), Steven (Diana), Ann (the late Ross) Berry, Barbara (Mark) Miller and Margaret "Peggy" (Thomas) Miles. He is further survived by his grandchildren, John (Tami), Jessica and Jennifer (her fiance, Patrick Barton) Thelen, Michael and Margaret "Peggy" Varak, Roger and Benjamin Schumacher, Drew and Taryn Thelen; Matthew and Erin Thelen; Jason Berry, Matilda, Samantha and Rachel Miller and Jacob, Alexis and Ann Miles; and two great grandchildren, Taylor and Jacob Thelen. He is also survived by his brother, Raymond (Rosemary) Thelen, Sr. and two sisters, Luella (James) Hunter and Lucina (John) Skinner and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jacob and Matilda (Stoffel) his son-in-law, Ross G. Berry, a nieces Rosemarie Thelen Rose and a nephew, Franz Josef Aldenbrook III.
Vern was the founding father of Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. of Antioch, IL. When he was just 13 years old, he began selling sand and gravel that he hand shoveled from a corner of his father's farm property into a horse drawn wagon. He sold the materials to neighbors for their beachfront lots in the area now known as Pistakee Highlands. In 1947, he purchased his first gravel truck, and Thelen Sand & Gravel became a reality. The production and sales of ready-mixed concrete was added in 1961, and today, materials continue to be mined and sold from the main operation in Antioch, and concrete is produced at three area ready mix plants, in Antioch & Waukegan, IL, and in Wilmot, WI.
Vern was an avid golfer who excitedly bragged of "beating his age" 19 times this golf season. He delighted in taking every opportunity to get in a round of golf, and was even known to have completed 36 holes of golf in one day earlier this summer. He and his wife enjoyed many years of sightseeing and traveling across America, Canada and Mexico in their motor home, and were members of the Foretravel Motorcade Club. They made several trips with their grandchildren to show and share with them the many beautiful wonders of the United States. They also made numerous foreign trips, including a cruise through the Panama Canal to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and more recently, a trip to the Scandinavian countries in 2002. Until just a few years ago, Vern enjoyed downhill snow skiing with his friends and family. He was very proud of the fact that he was able to continue skiing past the age of 70.
Vern was a member of the Rotary Club International, and he spearheaded the creation of both the Antioch and the Fox Lake Rotary Clubs. He had been the last remaining charter member of the Antioch Rotary Club. He served as president of the Antioch Club from 1977-1978, and was also involved in establishing the Antioch Rotary Club's Annual Pork Chop Dinner and Auction, which is still held every fall. He was honored in 1993 as the Antioch Rotary's Man of the Year. He was the recipient of the Self Above Service Awards in 1977 & 1978 and of the District 644 Governor's Award. He served on the board of directors of the Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians for six years, and as President from 1987 to 1989. Vern was formally cited as a major donor to the International Rotary Foundation at a ceremony held in the year 2000. The Paul Harris Fellowship Award has been bestowed upon Vern, and as of 2002, he had sponsored a total of 38 additional members of his family as Paul Harris Fellows. Through the years, Vern and his family hosted Rotary exchange students from Iceland, France, Norway and Germany in their home, and entertained countless others. He served on the Antioch Club's Outward Bound Exchange Student Selection Committee. Vern also participated in the Antioch Rotary Club's Food for the Needy Thanksgiving Basket deliveries for several years. Local 4-H and Youth Group Members from Lake & McHenry Counties in Illinois and Kenosha & Racine Counties in Wisconsin were well aware of the generous contributions and participation by Vern in their activities and fair auctions.
Vern served on the Board of Directors of the Fox Lake State Bank for 29 years, and was a Lotus Elementary School Board Member for 15 years where he served as President for several terms. Vern's many business associations include serving as President and Board of Directors member of the Northern Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and membership in the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Lake and McHenry County Contractors Groups.
In recent years, Vern took a keen interest in his family history, and he had compiled genealogy charts, maps and copies of an assortment of legal records, photographs and letters. He had traced his ancestors back to his great-great grandfather, who had arrived in New York in 1842, before moving his family to the Midwest, specifically, to the settlement of Johnsburg, IL. Vern was intrigued by the documentations that he was able to find, and was always stopping in the office or visiting with relatives or friends to share his information. In the summer of 2003, he, his brother, and a cousin arranged a family reunion in Elkhorn, WI, to allow some of the members of the younger generations of their extended families to peruse their photographs, letters, charts, and documents, and in many cases, meet each other for the first time.
Vern's integrity, love and, of course, his famous stories will be deeply missed by his family, and by his innumerable dear friends, golfing buddies, and business associates.
Funeral services with Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003 at St. Peter Church, 2206 Main, Spring Grove, IL. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at Thelen Sand & Gravel, 28955 W. Route 173, Antioch, IL. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to a foundation which has been established in the Thelen family name. The foundation will benefit a variety of local charities and community groups. Information about the fund or donations may be directed to: The Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation, c/o Lakeland Community Bank, 1310 S. Route 12, Fox Lake, IL 60020. (847-973-2265). Masses or contributions to your favorite charity in Vern's name would also be sincerely appreciated. Arrangements by STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH.
