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Gwendolyn P. Strang
Mrs. Gwendolyn P. Strang, a long-time resident of Gurnee, IL passed away August 10, 2003 at Victory Memorial Hospital. Born April 28, 1920 in Antioch, IL to the late Paul and Elsie Protine. Gwen was a long-time member of the Central Stalis Collie Club, Chain O'Lakes Country Club, Little Fort Kennel Club, and the Prime Time Club of Grayslake. She loved to work crossword puzzles, go to various restaurants and travel, and watch the anties of Corey and Taryn.
Gwendolyn is survived by her daughter Kathleen of Gurnee, her son Robert Paul (Ruth Ann) of Wadsworth, two grandchildren Tamara (Paul) Habel of Waukegan, and Kenneth Edward Strang of Van Nuys, CA. She had the joy of two great-grandchildren Corey Logan and Taryn Julia Habel of Waukegan. She is also survived by her two brothers, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Kenneth Strang, her sister Virginia Hudrick, and niece Janet.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at the STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, LTD., 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Friends of the family are invited to visit from 10 AM until the time of services on Thursday. Memorial contributions on behalf of Gwen may be made to the Gurnee Rescue Squad, 4580 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031. For funeral information, call (847) 223-8122.
Yvonne Mary Vettori
Yvonne Mary Vettori, 54, of Cadillac, MI, formerly of Waukegan, died August 7. She was born January 1, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edwin and Edith Barthel.
Yvonne is survived by her mother Edith Barthel of Cadillac; her brothers Bob Barthel of Cadillac and Frank Barthel of Kentwood, MI; and sister Elaine Arnold of Cincinnati, OH. She is also survived by her children Brian Vettori of Bolingbrook, IL, Melanie Heffner (Vettori) of Caledonia, MI and grandson Collin Vettori. She is predeceased by her father Edwin Barthel and her sister Thelma Yeager.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at the Cadilla United Methodist Church.
Bonnie Lou Burfield
Bonnie Lou Burfield, 53, of Zion died on Friday, August 8, 2003 at Vista Provena St. Therese Medical Center, Waukegan.
Bonnie was born July 26, 1950 in Chicago and has lived in this area since 1984. She had been employed for the past 19 years at Northpointe Resources, Inc. of Zion, in a variety of jobs, and she had many friends there. She also enjoyed dancing and participating in other activities through the Zion Park District.
Survivors include her father, William G. Burfield of Gurnee; a brother, Steven (Sara) Burfield of Kenosha; three sisters, Norma Jean Anderson of Pinelake, Wisconsin, Margaret Ellen Stam of Zion and Susan Merry (Sokhon) Oun of Gurnee; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Lee Burfield; and her mother, Margaret Marry Burfield.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 10:30 AM at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion with Pastor Ralph Warren of Lake County Baptist Temple of Waukegan officiating. Interment will follow at Pine View Memorial Park, Beach Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 13, 2003 from 5 to 8 PM at the Congdon Funeral Home, Zion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Northpointe Resources Inc, 3441 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL, 60099 have been suggested. 847-746-1234.
Audrey (Lou) Eustace (nee Clark)
Audrey (Lou) Eustace (nee Clark) passed away suddenly August 9, 2003 at Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan, IL. Born October 7, 1944 in Waukegan, IL.
Beloved wife of 34 years of David, devoted mother of Donna Eustace of Beach Park and Debra (Michael) Adams of Waukegan; dear grandmother of Zachary (2 years) and Brianna Adams (3 days old). Daughter of Eleanor Clark of Round Lake; daughter-in-law of William and Hylamae Eustace, Gurnee. Sister-in-law of Carol (Larry) Sams, Kampsville. Sister of David (Virginia) Clark, Mundelein; Joy (Duane) Steffen, Round Lake; Alan Clark, Park City. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and friends.
She worked as an aide in Beach Park Consolidated Schools for 25 years. Service Unit Leader for Girl Scouts in both Beach Park and Winthrop Harbor. Wednesday Nighters Bowling TOPS in Beach Park. Weekend Wanderers Campers.
preceded in death by her father, Ralph W. Clark and grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to Illinois Crossroads Girl Scout Council, 650 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 would be appreciated.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF GURNEE. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2003 at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee. Burial Pineview cemetery, Beach Park, IL.
Florence Feala
Florence Feala, resident of Libertyville Towers, Libertyville, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 10, 2003 surrounded by her family. Born the youngest of seven children on September 12, 1916 in Auburndale, Wisconsin to Patrick Joseph and Magdalein Spindler Mohan., She married
Bernard E. Feala on September 2, 1935. Florence was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, serving in the Women's Guild and as a Theresian; she was named Woman of the Year in 1997.
Florence is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Karen and Jerry Klosinski of Huntley, IL and Patricia Bragg of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Jay, Kris, John (Debbie), Jim (Suzanne) and April (Kelly); great grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley, Brickell and Monet.
A Mass in memory of Florence will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday, August 15, at St. Joseph's Church, 121 East Maple Ave., Libertyville; a luncheon will be served immediately after. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois. 1-800-425-4444.
Glen "Bud" Edward Imle, Jr.
Glen "Bud" Edward Imle, Jr., 60, of Waukegan passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 10, 2003 at Vista Provena St. Therese Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1943 in Waukegan.
Glen was employed at Outboard Marine Corporation for 40 years before retiring in 2000.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia (nee Golwitzer); two children, Michelle Terrell of Gurnee and James Imle of Beach Park; two grandchildren, Stephen Shauer and Brandon Terrell, both of Gurnee; two sisters, Shirley (Bob) Borland of Mosinee, WI and Mary Lou (Chuck) Hartmann of Land O'Lakes, WI; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Gertrude Imle, Sr; and his son-in-law, Kurtis Terrell.
Funeral Mass will be 11 AM Thursday, August 14, 2003 at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension cemetery in Libertyville. Friends may call at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bud Imle's memory, may be made to the American Heart Association.
William J. Jakaitis Jr.
William "Midge" Jakaitis Jr., 87, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Waukegan, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Sunset Point Nursing Home in Clearwater FL. Midge was born in Waukegan on January 1, 1916. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School before working for the Civilian Conservation Corps. during the Depression. He was a Draftsman in the wire and steel industry for a few years. He owned Midge's Tap in North Chicago for 30 years before retiring to Clearwater, FL. in 1980.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Angeline "Nell"; his children, Carol (Marc) Schatz, Mequon, WI., Bill (Suzi). San Diego, CA. and John (Susan), Terre Haute, IN; his grandchildren, Jeff, David (Angie) and Timm Schatz and Jason, Tyler, Stefanie and Joy Jakaitis; one great-grandchild, Nathan Schatz; his brother, Richard (Merle) Jakaitis; and sisters, Grace (Emil) Naczak and Pat Solie.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Sr. Helen Jakaitis; and brothers, Bruno and Leonard and his brother Stanley, who entered eternal life in June, 2003.
There will be Memorial Mass on Friday, August 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller St., Waukegan, IL. Family Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Raymond C. Jensen
Raymond C. Jensen, 71, of Waukegan, IL passed away August 8, 2003 peacefully at home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Waukegan, IL. He loved to fish and pheasant hunt and was an avid gardener. He especially loved his granddaughters.
Survived by his loving wife Sandra, two boys Steven (Rosie) Jensen of Waukegan, Ron (Sharon) Jensen of Grayslake, three grandchildren, Jennifer, Veronica, and Maggie, one sister, Barbara (Clarence) Swanson of Waukegan, lifelong friend Ronald Soderberg of Waukegan.
preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ethel Jensen.
Service will be private. Burial at Warren cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL. (847) 336-0127.
June S. Lyon
June S. Lyon, 85, passed away on August 10, 2003 at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center after a year of illness. Born in southern Wisconsin, June lived most of her life in northern Illinois. She married
John James Lyon in 1938. They remained devoted mates for 52 years until John passed away in 1990. The last few years Don Oilschlager has been a loving, devoted and loyal companion. June is further survived by her sister, Lois Hawkinson and her two sons, Rockwell Lyon and John Lyon; her two grandchildren, Thad Lyon and Cecily Lyon.
She was an excellent mother to her two sons, giving them much love and attention. When her boys were raised she went to work at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago. She retired from there after 20 years. She blossomed even more in the 1990's when she took up water color painting. She could often be seen at week end art shows selling her popular paintings. She will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at the Gurnee Community Church on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. A reception will follow at the church. Arrangements are under the care of PETERSON-PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan.
Everett Peter Misunas
Everett Peter Misunas, beloved husband, father, papa, teacher and friend, departed this life on August 7, 2003 in Waukegan.
Everett began teaching art in Waukegan in 1946. He was Chairman/Supervisor of High School Art for the City of Waukegan until he retired in 1982.
Everett was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on April 14, 1916 to Lithuanian parents, Justin and Antoinette Misunas. He received his B.E. from Northern Illinois university in DeKalb, a certificate in commercial art from the American Academy of Art, and married
Ruth Ann Kelley in Elgin in 1940, with an audience of Ruth's students from the one-room school in which she taught.
Everett served from 1942 to 1946 with the U.S. Army in Central Europe during World War II, rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant in Military Government, while writing and publishing a military newsletter, illustrated with his inimitable cartoons. After his return, he received his M.A. from the University of Chicago and did post-graduate work in art history there, and in painting at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Everett was a life-long artist, working in printmaking, photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. His work was shown in galleries throughout North America, including American Graphic Artists in New York, Avant Arts in Chicago and in galleries and museums in Taos, New Mexico, Washington, D.C., Rochester, New York, Creed, Colorado, Toronto, Canada, as well as throughout the Midwest.
Everett was preceded in death by his wife Ruth in 1979. He married
Elizabeth Whitten, M.W.S., a brilliant watercolorist in her own right in 1982. They shared The Mousehole Studio in Waukegan, traveling and exhibiting widely around the region during their life together.
Everett is survived by his children, David and Moira Misunas of Alameda, California, Dan and Hilda Misunas of San Francisco, California and Marla and Al Misunas-Chan of Richmond, California, Blair and Anne Whitten of Ojai, California, Mary and Larry Sedar of Waukegan; grandchildren, Bryan Whitten and Christian Provensen of Ojai, California, Michael and Peter Marsoobian of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Christopher and Drew Sedar of Waukegan.
In his own words, "We, as a culture, pride ourselves on logic, practicality and accomplishment. These aspects, however, are small and painful bits of the human psyche. We dream and fantasize. In shadowy corners lurk old friends even though we might be afraid of them. I love the myths and tales told by old ladies huddled near the old radiator. Electricity has robbed the world of one half of its mystery. Science has robbed us of the reasons for the myth but not the need for the myth. I want to talk to Lilith. I keep searching for something that I know is not there. I fish the darkness."
A memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church, Grand Avenue, Waukegan is planned for late September.
Ora J. (McKee) Moeller
Ora J. (McKee) Moeller, 71, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2003 at her residence.
Survivors, husband Richard "Red" Moeller of Pleasant Prairie. Three sons, Michael (Cindy) McKee, David (Debbie) McKee, and Steven McKee. Two daughters, Christine (Patrick) Werve, and Kimberly Howen. One stepson James (Gay) Moeller, one stepdaughter Vicki (Dave) Richards. Fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Eleven brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services Wednesday August 13, 2003 at 7:15 P.M. at KENOSHA FUNERAL SERVICES, 8226 Sheridan Rd. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Kenosha Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers memorials for the family. Phone (262) 652-1943.
Eloise Mac Beitel
Eloise Mac Beitel, 91, of Grayslake, passed on Friday, August 8, 2003 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
She was born on February 26, 1912 in Oacoma, SD to the late Charles W. and Grace M. (nee Suiter) Bartine. Eloise worked as a nurse throughout her life. She was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sharon Lee Beitel of Ingleside.
She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas M. Beitel.
All funeral services were held privately. Services were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, LTD, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL, 60030. For more information, call 847-223-8122.
Audrey (Lou) Eustace (nee Clark)
Audrey (Lou) Eustace (nee Clark) passed away suddenly August 9, 2003 at Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan, IL. Born October 7, 1944 in Waukegan, IL.
Beloved wife of 34 years of David, devoted mother of Donna Eustace of Beach Park and Debra (Michael) Adam of Waukegan; dear grandmother of Zachary (2 years) and Brianna Adams (3 days old). Daughter of Eleanor Clark of Round Lake; daughter-in-law of William and Hylamae Eustace, Gurnee. Sister-in-law of Carol (Lawrence) Sams, Kampsville. Sister of David (Virginia) Clark, Mundelein; Joy (Duane) Steffen, Round Lake; Alan Clark, Park City. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and friends.
She worked as an aide in Beach Park Consolidated Schools for 25 years. Service Unit Leader for Girl Scouts in both Beach Park and Winthrop Harbor. Wednesday Nighters Bowling TOPS in Beach Park. Weekend Wanderers Campers.
preceded in death by her father, Ralph W. Clark and grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to Illinois Crossroads Girl Scout Council, 650 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 would be appreciated.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF GURNEE. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2003 at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee. Burial Pineview cemetery, Beach Park, IL.
William J. Jakaitis Jr.
William "Midge" Jakaitis Jr., 87, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Waukegan, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Sunset Point Nursing Home in Clearwater FL. Midge was born in Waukegan on January 1, 1916. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School before working for the Civilian Conservation Corps. during the Depression. He was a Draftsman in the wire and steel industry for a few years. He owned Midge's Tap in North Chicago for 30 years before retiring to Clearwater, FL. in 1980.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Angeline "Nell"; his children, Carol (Marc) Schatz, Mequon, WI., Bill (Suzi). San Diego, CA. and John (Susan), Terre Haute, IN; his grandchildren, Jeff, David (Angie) and Timm Schatz and Jason, Tyler, Stefanie and Joy Jakaitis; one great-grandchild, Nathan Schatz; his brother, Richard (Merle) Jakaitis; and sisters, Grace (Emil) Naczak and Pat Solie.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Sr. Helen Jakaitis; and brothers, Bruno and Leonard and his brother Stanley, who entered eternal life in June, 2003.
There will be Memorial Mass on Friday, August 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller St., Waukegan, IL. Family Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Raymond C. Jensen
Raymond C. Jensen, 71, of Waukegan, IL passed away August 8, 2003 peacefully at home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Waukegan, IL. He loved to fish and pheasant hunt and was an avid gardener. He especially loved his granddaughters.
Survived by his loving wife Sandra, two boys Steven (Rosie) Jensen of Waukegan, Ron (Sharon) Jensen of Grayslake, three grandchildren, Jennifer, Veronica, and Maggie, one sister, Barbara (Clarence) Swanson of Waukegan, lifelong friend Ronald Soderberg of Waukegan.
preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ethel Jensen.
Service will be private. Burial at Warren cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL. (847) 336-0127.
Marion S. Kanerva
Marion S. Kanerva, 87, of North Chicago passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at home. She was born in Waukegan, IL. on January 9, 1916.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and loved to volunteer at the Soup Kitchen there. She was also a member of The Telephone Pioneers.
She is survived by one niece, Judith E. White of Arlington Heights, IL; two nephews, Edwin J. Kanerva of Severn, MD. and Russell E. Niemi of Olathe, KS; five great nieces, Maggie White, Kristy White, Jenny Kanerva, Wendy Kremer and Gloria Bowden; two great nephews, Michael White and Scott Kanerva; one great-great niece and Mattie Galgan; and two great-great nephews, Mitchell Galgan and Lucas Kremer.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be at Warren cemetery. Information, (847)336-0127.
