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Maude S. Gillings
Maude S. Gillings, 97 years old of Russell, IL., passed away Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Provena St. Therese Medical Center, Waukegan, IL. She was born May 6, 1903 in Kenosha, WI., the daughter of the late Tom and Minnie (Ames) Edwards. She lived in Rosecrans before settling in Russell for the past seventy years. She attended the Millburn Congregational Church and was active with the Ladies Aid of the Russell church. Her special interests included gardening, sewing and rug weaving. On November 10, 1923 she married
Robert Gillings in Waukegan, IL. and he preceded her in death on October 5, 1980.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Sharon) of Zion and Fred (Mary Ann) of Winthrop Harbor, IL., and one daughter Dorothy Hlastava of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was the grandmother of seven and great grandmother of six. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie and two sisters, Ida Howard and Ione Crawford.
Friends may call at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte 83) Antioch from 4 until 8 P.M. Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Funeral services and interment will be private. Information (847) 395-4000.
Ruth E. Jedele
Ruth E. Jedele, 96 years old of Antioch, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 at her home. She was born June 5, 1904 in North Bend, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late James and Jennie (Wilson) Thomas. She had lived in Wilmot and Kenosha, WI., before moving to Antioch in 1953. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and had taught Latin and English at Wilmot High School. Ruth was a past president of the Antioch Library Board of Directors and the Antioch Women's Club; former treasurer of the Antioch Mental Health Association and a volunteer for Telecare in Antioch. She also was an avid reader. On August 5, 1943, she married
Norman Jedele in Wilmot, WI., and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1990.
Survivors include one son, John (Mary) of Antioch; one daughter, Rhoda (Milton) Urbates of Beach Park, IL., and five grandchildren: Karen, Donna, Joanne, Janet (Anthony) and James. In addition to her husband, she was preceded by seven brothers, Calvin, Wilson, Robert, Stanley, William, Glenn and Spencer Thomas.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St., (Rte 83), Antioch. Interment will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 P.M. Wednesday until time of services. Those desiring may make contributions to the Antioch Rescue Squad or the Antioch Mental Health Association in her memory.
Victoria Carrie Julian
Victoria Carrie Julian, age 89, a lifetime resident of Lake Forest, died at her home April 7, 2001. She was born in Lake Forest, August 23, 1911.
Victoria was a former employee of Lake Forest Hospital's Gift Shop, she began working there in 1941 and became the shop's first manager in 1953. She retired in 1970 after 29 years of employment. Mrs. Julian was also one of the founders of Lake Forest Hospital's Ten Year Club. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest.
She was the wife of the late John Julian, sister of Hilda Winroth of Carbondale, aunt of Karen Lanchester of Carbondale and Margaret Dunn of Cornwall, England and cousin of Waldron Julian of Lake Forest.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, April 12, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, Deerpath at Sheridan Road. No visitation. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society, P.O. Box 82, Lake Forest, IL. 60045. Info: WENBAN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022.
Madeline G. Knighton
Madeline G. Knighton, 79, of Beach Park, Illinois, died Sunday,April 8, 2001 at Kenosha Hospital and Medical Center.
She was born in Greenville, TN., on July 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Jesse M. and Jessie (Willet) Jones. She attended public schools in Greenville. On December 17, 1938 in Jonesboro, she married
Joseph C. Knighton. They moved to Beach Park in 1976. Madeline worked for Ann's Hallmark in Beach Park as a sales clerk in the early 1980's. She had most recently been employed at the VA Hospital in North Chicago as a volunteer.
She is survived by her husband Joseph of 63 years, of Kenosha; one daughter Judith M. (Theodore) Higgins of Pleasant Prairie; four sons, Joseph Ronald (Mary) of Knoxville, TN., James Allen (Carol) of Uncasville, CT., John Doyle of Miramar, FL., and Jeffrey Lynn (Debbie) of Round Lake; one sister, Lola (Wade) Whitson of Nasvilee, TN.; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; two sisters,Mary Devoti and Juanita Sanson and five brothers: Hugh, Doyle, J.M., and Dale Jones and Leon Barham.
Funeral services for Madeline will be held Wednesday evening in Greenville, TN. BRUCH FUNERAL HOME, KENOSHA is serving the family locally.
Selene A. Martinez
Selene A. Martinez, 18, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away April 8, 2001 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born November 1, 1982 in Waukegan. Selene was a member of Holy Family East Church in Waukegan. She was a student at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Almond Campus.
Survivors include her parents, Lidia and Manuel Martinez of Gurnee, 3 sisters: Martha, Beatriz and Jasmin, her grandparents Julian and Margarita Martinez along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, April 12, 2001 at Holy Family East, 501 S. Utica Street,Waukegan, IL. Burial will follow at Ascension cemetery, Libertyville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Thursday from 9:00AM - time of service at the Church. MARSH FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Reverend Johnie Myers
Reverend Johnie Myers, 84, of North Chicago, IL passed away Friday, April 6, 2001 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL.
Rev. Myers was born on November 12, 1916 in Carlisle, Mississippi to the late George Myers and Minnie Wilson. He moved to North Chicago in 1953.
He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was called into the ministry many years ago. He was an active member of the Ministers Alliance. He was the Assistant Pastor at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church as early as the 1950's and was an Associate Minister of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastorate of the late Reverend Henry Johnson for several years until his health declined. He was recently taken in by Reverend Clarence Clark, Pastor of Christian Valley Baptist Church in North Chicago, IL.
He was in the United States Navy and was active in World War II. He was a member of the Masons for many years.
Rev. Myers also managed the 14th Street Laundromat for many years and is remembered by his friends and customers for his service and dedication to the community. He also did maintenance at the Libertyville Barber Shop and hauling on the side to provide for his family.
He leaves to cherish one brother, Calvin (Lois) Myers of Nacogdoches, TX; nine daughters, Maggie (Dennis) Green of Marboro, MD, Ollie Love, Marie Taylor, Louise (Leroy) Johnson and Helen (Henry) Walls of North Chicago, Frances Vickers of Memphis, TN, Mary (Charlie) Love, Delores Callahan and Annette (Donald) Miskel of Waukegan, IL; nine sons, Johnny (Agnita) Myers of Schaumburg, IL, Walter Rucker of Memphis, TN, JW. Myers of Mississippi, Freddie (Brenda) Myers of Waukegan, IL, Larry (Renae) Myers of Houston, TX, William Myers and Keeyahta (Khadijah) Myers of Zion, IL, Donald (Carmen) and Ronald Myers of North Chicago; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his former wives, Elizabeth Myers and Ruthie Myers-Williams; seven brothers, Lynn, Fred, William, Albert, Melvin and Lynnberg Myers and Rev. Louis Gilbert; two sisters, Frances Owens and Minnie Wilkins; five children, Albert ("Skeet"), Albert and Jeffrey Myers, Jeremiah Powell and Marguerite Powell.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, April 12, 2001 at the Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 2690 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL with Pastor Clarence Clarke officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park cemetery, Zion, IL.
Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 10 AM until time of service. Arrangements by BRADSHAW AND RANGE FUNERAL HOME, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL. 847-662-3553.
Kenneth P. Reed
Kenneth P. Reed, 53, of Antioch, IL passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 6, 2001 overlooking the lake.
He was born January 23, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Bernice and the late E. Robert Reed.
He was employed as a Journeyman Electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 150. He enjoyed camping with his family
and friends, and was an auto racing enthusiast, he also bowled for many years at Bertrand Lanes in Waukegan.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia; a daughter, Christina (Chuck) Norman of Santee, California; a son, Michael (Sara) Reed of Waukegan; a grandson, Nicholas Reed of Waukegan; his mother, Bernice Reed of Lindenhurst; a brother, Steven (Dorathy) Reed of Burlington, Wis; a sister, Nancy Falotico of Kenosha, Wis; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Reed.
Friends may call at the MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF GURNEE, 305 cemetery Rd on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 from 5 to 9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Frank Skvarce
Frank Skvarce, 85, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at St. Therese Medical Center.
He was born November 30, 1915. A graduate of Waukegan Township High School and Moellar Barber School in Chicago. He operated his own barber shop for 55 years. A member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose. Frank liked playing golf and dancing.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor (VanLake); three sons, Gary of Winter Haven, Florida, Glen (Cathy) of Waukegan and Dan (Cindy) of Waukegan; four grandchildren, Phillip, Diana, Carly and Jayme; and a brother, Anton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Jeannie; and a brother, Fred.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 10 AM at Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Frank Plotka officiating. Burial will follow at Ascension cemetery.
Visitation will be at MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF WAUKEGAN, 1521 Washington St. from 5 to 8 PM Monday, April 9, 2001 and Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Immaculate Conception Church would be appreciated.
Marion H. Stephens
Marion H. Stephens, 79, of Round Lake Park, Illinois passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2001 at her residence. Marion was born May 21, 1921 in Oak Park, IL. to the late Arthur (Margaret) Conrad. She has been a resident of Round Lake Park since 1962, formerly of Elgin.
Marion leaves her children: Barbara Heath of Crystal River, FL.; Judith Shaffer of Mt. Morris, MI.; Margaret (Bill) Becker of Round Lake Park; Susan (John) Brocchini of Round Lake Park and Richard (Cathy) Gruber of Ingleside; 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Edward Gruber in 1963 and Wilson Stephens in 1991 and daughter Marion Potenza in 1998.
Funeral services and interment will be privately held. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to: STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, LTD., 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. 60030. Funeral Information: (847) 223-8122.
Joseph W. Thomas
Joseph W. Thomas, 72, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001 at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry. He was born on June 14, 1928 in Hannibal, MO., the son of the late Joseph V. and Mary (nee Riney) Thomas. He worked as a mold injector at Baxter lab in Round Lake. He enjoyed traveling and playing cards and was an election judge in Round Lake.
Survivors include his wife Rosemary (nee Zalokar) Thomas of Round Lake Beach; four sons: Joseph Thomas and Larry (Hilda) Thomas, both of Round Lake; and Russell (Judy) Thomas in Colorado; James (Katherine) Thomas in Wisconsin; three daughters: Linda Sue Thomas of Round Lake Beach; Marina (Dr. Michael) Lesser of Crystal Lake, IL., and Christine Thomas of Ann Arbor, MI.; 10 grandchildren and one great granddaughter; two brothers Wayne Thomas of Holland, MI., and Charles Thomas of Yuma, AZ., one sister Joann Brinton in Colorado. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son John; one brother Ronald and one sister Maureen Cox.
A funeral blessing will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at the STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, LTD., 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension cemetery, Libertyville. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at the funeral chapel.
Gerald A. Yearout, Sr.
Gerald A. Yearout, Sr., of Zion, Illinois died April 6, 2001 at his home at the age of 57.
Gerald was born April 28, 1943 in Waukegan to the late Harold and Florence Yearout. He attended St. Bart's grade school and graduated from Waukegan Township High School. He had worked for Air Con Refrigeration and Heating in Waukegan, and attended the Christian Assembly of God Church in Zion.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Linda; three children, Diane of Aurora, Illinois, Gerald Jr. of Zion and Jaclyn (Chris) Hampton of Zion; two sisters, Marie (Bill) Tripp of West Plaines, Missouri and Cathy (Earl) Roberson of Waukegan; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 10:30 AM at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion with Pastor Steve Goodner officiating. Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday evening.
Kenneth P. Reed
Kenneth P. Reed, 53, of Antioch, IL passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 6, 2001 overlooking the lake.
He was born January 23, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Bernice and the late E. Robert Reed.
He was employed as a Journeyman Electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 150. He enjoyed camping with his family and friends, and was an auto racing enthusiast, he also bowled for many years at Bertrand Lanes in Waukegan.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia; a daughter, Christina (Chuck) Norman of Santee, California; a son, Michael (Sara) Reed of Waukegan; a grandson, Nicholas Reed of Waukegan; his mother, Bernice Reed of Lindenhurst; a brother, Steven (Dorathy) Reed of Burlington, Wis; a sister, Nancy Falotico of Kenosha, Wis; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Reed.
Friends may call at the MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF GURNEE, 305 cemetery Rd on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 from 5 to 9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
