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Amy Grace Anderson
Amy Grace Anderson, 92 of Zion and formerly a long-time resident of Lake Forest, died October 5, 2004 at the Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion.
She was the wife of the late Axel Anderson (1983).
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her two children, Lawrence (Frances) Anderson of Lake Forest and Sharon (Olis) Mink of Zion; six grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Please omit flowers. Graveside service-2 p.m. Friday, October 8 at Lake Forest cemetery.
Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847)234-0022.
Robert I. Billberg
Robert I. Billberg, 60, of Green Oaks, IL, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 5, 2004 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Janesville, WI. He was born June 12, 1944 in Waukegan, IL and was a 1962 graduate of Waukegan High School. He was also a graduate of Southern Illinois University and received his masters degree from Ball State in Muncie, IN.
Wrestling was a wonderful part of Bob's life, as he was on the wrestling team in Waukegan, and both the University of Minnesota at Moorhead and Southern Illinois University. He later became a physical education teacher, was the head wrestling coach at Libertyville High School and also coached football and girl's track, retiring in 1994. Bob was inducted into the hall of fame at his high school, Southern Illinois University, the Illinois High School Grappling Hall of Fame and the N.A.I.A. Hall of Fame. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Vernon Hills, enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Charter Boat Association at Waukegan Harbor.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Billberg of Round Lake Beach and Tory (Kevin) Balinovic of Waukegan; his fiancee Nancy Zahn and her son Spencer Zahn, both of Green Oaks; his sister Karen Billberg of Lexington, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eunice Billberg and by his former wife Sharon in 2004.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 9 at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176) Libertyville, with the Rev. David Dennison officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and continue until the time of services that afternoon.
Jerome Bishop "Jerry"
Jerome Bishop, 64 of Zion, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at home. He was born October 2, 1940 in Fremont, NE and married
Diane Holmquist in 1978 in Waukegan.
Jerry was a retired United States Naval Chief Petty Officer, and managed the Waukegan Coin and Supply Shop in Waukegan for 25 years. Jerry was a past Flotilla Commander of the Waukegan Coast Guard Auxiliary #3-5, a member of the Zion Moose, and a member of the Lake County Coin Club. He enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, darts and was a racing fan. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Diane; one daughter, Joy (Tom) Angelos of Waukegan; two sons, Jerry (Sherry) Bishop of Warrens, WI and Jeffrey Bishop of Denver, CO; and four grandchildren, Christopher, Erica, Amy and Sarah Angelos.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Vernon and Mildred Bishop.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 8, 2004 at 7:30 PM at CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion. Interment is private for the family. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM, until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Lake County Regional Office, 100 Tri-State International, Suite 125, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
Linda R. Colberg
Linda R. Colberg, 64, of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away Monday, October 4, 2004 at the Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born July 3, 1940 in Chicago and was a former resident of McHenry, IL, Georgia and Florida.
Surviving are six children, Cindy (Danny) Mivelaz of Vernon Hills, April (Len) Grosch of Kenosha, Jim (Denise) Solesbee of Poynette, WI, Michelle Solesbee of California, Shelley (Chris) Cole of Inverness, FL and Kevin (Lori) Solesbee of Oxford, WI; 27 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and 12 brothers and sisters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 8 from the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME in Libertyville with interment following at Lakeside cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Victor S. Dietz
Victor S. Dietz, 91, lifelong resident of Waukegan, died Tuesday, October 5, 2004. He was born July 29, 1913 at Wilson.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in Europe 1943-1945. He retired after 35 years from U.S. Steel. He was a member of St. Anastasia Parish.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Rose (nee Lesnak); daughter Rita White, Sterling, Virginia; son James (Kathy) Dietz of Clarendon Hills, IL; son Tim (Jeanne) Dietz of Golden, Colorado; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.
Friends of the family may visit on Friday, October 8 from 5-8 and on Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, (847) 336-0127. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at St. Anastasia Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan, IL.
Gladys Royce Drost
Gladys Royce Drost, 82, of Zion, died on Monday, October 4, 2004 at the North Chicago Veterans Administration Medical Center. She was born November 6, 1921 in Langlade County, Wisconsin and came to the Zion area in the 1940's.
She was employed at Warwick Electronics in Zion for many years and later retired in 1977 from Victory Memorial Hospital. As a veteran, Gladys served in World War II with the Women's Army Corp. (WAC) and she belonged to the Winthrop Harbor V.F.W., the White Lake, Wisconsin American Legion and the WAC Vets. She was also a long time member of the Zion-Benton Women of the Moose.
Survivors include two daughters, Terry Allen of Antioch and Lynnette (Brian) Greorgeson of Zion; four grandchildren, Melissa Allen Werve, Jeffrey Drost, Jaclyn Drost and Angela Clark; two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Patrick Werve; two sisters, Millicent "Boots" (William) Sunderland of Monroe, MI and Betty Bylaska of Antigo, WI; one brother, Dennis (Geraldine) Royce of Mohawk, MI; sisters-in-law, Marian Royce of Zion and Janet Royce of Antigo, WI; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard in 1989; son, Barry in 1986; granddaughter, Deanna Allen in 2002; five brothers, Avery, Arnold, Deward, Irvin and William "Dearl" Royce; four sisters, Ethel Bealmear, Margaret Lambert, Mayme Drost and Joy "Pinky" Krause; two infant brothers; and her parents, Robert and Bertha (nee Choate) Royce.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2004 from 9:00 AM, until 12:00 Noon at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, with Women of the Moose service at 12:00 Noon and private cremation to follow. Memorial donations to either Spinoza Bears, c/o Zion-Benton Women of the Moose, P.O. Box 52, Zion, IL 60099 or V.A. Medical Center Community Affairs, ATTN: Women's Veteran's Program, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 have been suggested.
For info: (847) 746-1234.
Philip Irwin Gold
Philip Irwin Gold, age 55, of Kenosha, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at his residence. Born March 10, 1949 in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Nathan and Betty (Krieger) Gold.
A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended local schools, receiving his BA in accounting from Carthage College. From January 9, 1968 to January 8, 1974 he served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Sharpshooter Badge, the Expert Badge, the Vietnam Service and Campaign Medal and one Overseas Bar.
On March 18, 1976 in Kenosha, he married
Beverly Ann Eversole.
He was employed with IEA in Kenosha as chief financial officer, and owned Professional Business Consultants for 30 years with his daughter-in-law, retiring in August of 2003. He was a former member of Parkside Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, taught Sunday school and served on various church committees and was a current member of the Fellowship Baptist Church where he served on the finance committee. He was also a member of the National Society of Accountants, and served on the Board of Directors of the Community Support Group. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and was a couch coach for the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed bowling, golf and watching his grandchildren. Philip was a very caring, loving man adored by family, friends and clients, with a strong pair of shoulders for anyone to lean on.
Survivors include his wife: Beverly Ann Gold of Kenosha, a son: Steven C. (Wendy Ann) Gold of Kenosha, a daughter: Robin (Robert) Jasewicz, Jr. of Kenosha, a brother: Michael A. (Esme) Gold of Hawaii; and five grandchildren: Christopher R., Denis A. P. and Rita A. Jasewicz and Alex R. and Logan P. Gold.
He was preceded in death by a son: Michael R. Busche.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9 at 12 noon at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1700-89th Street, Kenosha. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to PIASECKI-ALTHAUS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES. Online condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com.
Donna L. Maciukevicius
Donna Loretta Maciukevicius, 42, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Waukegan, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.
Donna was born March 27, 1962 in Waukegan and attended Waukegan Schools. She was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Donna was employed by the NCR Corporation in Dayton for 20 years as an IT Project Manager.She loved all sports, playing volleyball and softball for Waukegan Township High School and was a former member of St. Bartholomew Church and the church choir; she was an avid golfer, and belonged to the NCR Country Club, where she was a ladies club champion. Donna also held executive positions with the Bellbrook, OH sugar Maple Festival and was a member of the Lithuanian American Community, Inc.
Donna is survived by her loving father and mother, Anatolijus and Irena Maciukevicius; her dear, dear friend and companion, Denise Shew and her daughters, Sara and Stacey Shew; brother, Vitas (Sonia) Maciukevicius; godfather, Aleksas (Liolyda) Sukys; godmother, Rebecca Stanulis; and many uncles aunts both here and in Lithuania.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Aleksas and Ona Sukys, her paternal grandparents, Juozas and Anele Maciukevicius, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the Peterson & Patch Funeral Home 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension cemetery in Libertyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:30 am until the time of service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Childrens' Hope in Lithuania to be forwarded to Lithuania @ A & I Maciukevicius, 2227 N. Jackson, and Waukegan, IL 60087.
RayEtta (Ray) Manns
RayEtta (Ray) Manns was born Theresa Lewis to Raphield and LaVella Lewis on her mother's birthday in Chicago, Illinois. At a young age, RayEtta decided that the name "Theresa" did not fit her, so unofficially, and with the help of her mother, she changed her name to RayEtta. She was christened "Elizabeth" at St. Elizabeth as an infant.
RayEtta attended St. Elizabeth and Coleman Elementary Schools. She graduated from Wendell Phillips High School where she met and dated Emerson Manns for five years. They eventually married
on June 1, 1937.
After high school, RayEtta attended Chicago Teacher's College for a year, however dropped out to pursue her real passion, music. She sang and played piano at local clubs in her area and she often said "How can you live without music!" One of her other favorite things was ballroom dancing with Emerson. The house was often filed with Emerson's large extended family and their friends enjoying music, playing cards and eating her cooking, which she also relished. She was an only child, raised by her mother, LaVelle and grandmother, Flossie after her parent's divorce.
RayEtta was an expert at making her children feel special and not feeling poor. She worked hard doing extra things for her family which was her life. Her family grew up in the Ida B. Wells housing project in a tight-knit neighborhood of friends, who she kept throughout the years. At one time, she taught the children in the neighborhood tap dancing, giving recitals, as well as birthday parties for each of her eight children. Despite her constant daily work raising her children and pleasing her husband, she loved to entertain.
RayEtta was always invested in her religion. She felt that faith could move mountains and remained loyal to her faith in God. She attended mass regularly until her health began to fail about two years ago.
preceded in death by her husband, Emerson of fifty years; and her son, Gerald.
RayEtta leaves to celebrate her many memories, seven children, Emerson Jr., Diane, Betty, Bobby, Barbara, Patricia and Michael; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-one great grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as "GG"; one sister-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Affectionately dubbed, "The Queen Mother" by he grandchildren, RayEtta left us with awesome memories and the distinct knowledge that she completed a job well done.
Funeral Services will be Friday, October 8, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 50 E. 41st Street, Chicago, IL. Father Richard Andrus officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. at the church. Interment will be at Restvale cemetery, Alsip, IL. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 from 5-7 PM at the Bradshaw & Range F.H. 2513 Dugdale Road Waukegan, IL (847)662-3553.
M. Loy Olesen
M. Loy Olesen, 84, of Beach Park, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2004 at his home.
He was born April 3, 1920 in Amsterdam, New York to Carl E. Olesen and Muriel M. Blunck. Loy has been a resident of Illinois since 1955. He was a graduate of Wilber H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam, the American Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Research in New York and the Gottlieb Memorial Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy in Illinois. Loy was a Funeral Director at his own funeral home in Broadalbin, New York until a serious injury forced him to change careers.
For the past 20 years, Loy had volunteered his services at Midwestern Regional Medical Center and at Child Evangelism, both of Zion and at Vista Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan. He was a founding member of the Village Church of Gurnee and for the past several years a faithful attender at Christ Community Church in Zion.
Loy is survived by a son, Craig Olesen; a daughter, Christine E. McKenzie of Tennessee; four granddaughters, Molly, Jennifer, Leanne and Sarah; three grandsons, Michael, Ryan and Scott; two great-granddaughters, Britton and Anna; one great-grandson, Kayle; a special nephew, Albert; other nieces, nephews, cousins, and his brother in Christ, Allen Deacon of Beach Park.
Loy was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Gunning who he married
on August 15, 1962; his parents; and his dear sister, Doris.
Graduation services will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of services at the Church. Private family interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville. Memorial contributions to STAR Hospice at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan have been suggested. Funeral arrangements entrusted to CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, Zion. (847) 746-1234.
