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Ludwig "Klutch" Joseph Klauzer
Ludwig "Klutch" Joseph Klauzer, 81, lifetime resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Monday, March 30, 2004 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL. He was born July 27, 1922.
He was a 64-year member of the Slovene National Benefit Society. He played semi-pro basketball, referee and umpire in city leagues, assistant director of recreation, and head of the athletic department in Barwell Settlement. Served his country as a United States Army veteran. He was a steward and Trustee in the Lake County Labor Union Council.
Klutch is survived by his wife, Jane Edith Klauzer (nee Maxwell); daughter, Donna (Douglas) Rasmussen of McKinney, TX; two grandchildren, Lauri (Matt) Luker of Aliso Viejo, CA, and Nicole (Scott) Landry of Petaluma, CA; great grandson, Kevin Joseph Luker; and half sister, Angela Grigutis of Waukegan.
preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Francis Klauzer of Waukegan, IL.
Service: 10 AM Saturday, April 3, 2004 at MARSH FUNERAL HOME (Waukegan). Visitation Friday 5-8 PM and Saturday 9-10 AM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL (847) 336-0127.
Burial at North Shore Garden of Memories cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association or The Alzheimer's Association.
Levi N. "Whitey" Koski
Levi B, "Whitey" Koski, 86, of Waukegan, formerly of Zion, died on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion.
He was born December 1, 1917 in Marengo, Wisconsin and came to this area in 1946. He was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waukegan and was a retired Tool and Die maker with Fansteel, Inc. of North Chicago. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy and he was a member of the Winthrop Harbor V.F.W. and the Zion-Benton Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his children, Sandra (Walter) Caspers of Northbrook, Linda James of Burlington, Wisconsin and Gerald Koski of Wadsworth; and three sisters, Alice Morin of California, Elma Schaffer of Wyoming and may Cuenin of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian in 1996; a son, John in 1975, brothers, John and Gus Koski; sisters, Ellen Sutton, Delia Koski and Martha Koski; and his father and mother, John and Amelia Koski.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 5, 2004 from 9 until 11 AM at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion with a funeral service following at 11 AM with Pastor Willard Blomquist officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3350 North Delaney Road, Waukegan, IL, 60087 have been suggested. 847-746-1234.
Phyllis Laufer
Phyllis Laufer (nee Jankowski), age 82 passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at Pinnacle Health care in Waukegan, IL. She was a resident of Gurnee and formerly of Lake Havasu City, AZ for 26 years. Phyllis was born February 14, 1922 in Chicago to the late Walter & Pauline Jankowski. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, LeRoy on August 23, 1943 in Corpus Christi, TX.
She leaves her loving family to cherish her memory. Her husband, LeRoy of 62 years; her beloved son Roy Laufer of Crystal Falls, MI, and her beloved daughter Mary (Joseph) Hiett of Gurnee; granchildren, Rosemary (James) Krueger and Ruth Laufer both of Boyceville, WI, Nathan, Jeanine, Julia, Curtis, Phillip and Amy Heitt all of Gurnee, IL; great-granddaughter Jaslyn; and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.
Funeral services for Phyllis will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 3, 2004. at WARREN FUNERAL HOME, RICHARD S. ZAEHRINGER, DIRECTOR, 1475 N. cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL. Entombment will immediately follow at Warren Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, 1495 N. cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL. 60031. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday April 2, 2004. at the funeral home.
Divinia "Benny" Leyson Peralta
Divinia "Benny" Leyson Peralta, 53, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee.
She was born in Talamban, Cebu City, Philippines on January 17, 1951. The daughter of the late Transfiguration and Dionesia (Borres) Leyson. She resided in Zion, Illinois for 12 years, moving to Pleasant Prairie 9 years ago. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Villez College of Nursing.
On December 28, 1994 she married
Mario G. Peralta. She was employed as a Registered Nurse and Team Liason at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Illinois for the past 2 years. She and her husband were the owners and operators of the Jubilee Lounge in Kenosha. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Fillipino-Americans Club of Kenosha.
Surviving are her husband, Mario G. Peralta of Pleasant Prairie; four sisters, Tattie Leyson of the Philippines, Ninfa Leyson (Bruce) Bontis of Gurnee, IL, Nida Leyson (Boy) Tudtud, Fely Leyson (Albert) Lo, all of the Philippines.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services for Mrs. Divinia "Benny" Leyson (Mario G.) Peralta will be held on Monday, April 5 from Proko Funeral Home and Crematory, 5111 60th St. at 9:30 A.M. Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Cebu City, Philippines. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:0 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Proko Funeral Home. Parish prayer vigil services will be conducted at 6:30 P.M. on Sunday.
William Thomas Ballenger
William Thomas Ballenger, age 78 of Waukegan, IL, passed away at St. Therese Hospital, March 29, 2005.
He was born July 22, 1926 to the union of Richard and Eleanora (Carson) Ballenger in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by three sisters, Eloise Shelton of Boynton Beach, Florida, Gertrude Harden and Mary Alice (Cyrus) Wakefield of North Chicago, IL. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, a special great, great niece, Marjanae Maggett, a special great nephew, Kevin Kneeland, Jr., a cousin, Lawrence "Sonny" Ballenger; a brother-in-law, Edward Ransom; caregivers, niece, Betty (Leroy) Johnson and nephew, Richard Turner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Eleanora (Carson) Ballenger, one brother, Scott Ballenger, two sisters, Beulah Turner and Ann Ransom, one niece, Rosa Williams, three nephews, Felton Turner, Robert "Bobby" Turner and Michael Wakefield, and one great niece, Elvia Johnson.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Eternal Flame AME Church, 1412 Greenfield Avenue, North Chicago, IL. Pastor Paul Shanklin, officiating. Interment will be at North Shore Garden of Memories cemetery, North Chicago, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the church. Arrangements by Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL 847-662-3553.
Frances Bialaszewicz
Frances Bialaszewicz, age 83 of Grasylake, passed Thursday evening, March 31, 2005 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
She was born in Chicago to Thomas and Antoinette (nee Ochal) Stortz on November 22, 1921. Survivors include sister, Theresa Glowacz; brother-in-law, Walter Glowacz; sister-in-law, Helen Stortz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Mitchell Bialaszewicz; and siblings, Joseph Stortz, Estelle (John) Pasko, Jeanette (Frank) Cholewa, Frank Stortz, Thomas (Mabel) Stortz, Leo (Rose) Stortz; and aforementioned parents precede her in death.
Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert cemetery.
J.T. Cooper, Jr.
J.T. Cooper, Jr., age 64, of Waukegan since 1965, departed this life March 30, 2005 at his home. He was born July 24, 1940 in Leland, MS, the son of J.T. Sr. and Edna Lee (nee Spann) Cooper.
He married
Emma Lee Thomas in 1959 in Indianola, MS. He was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Zion, IL. He was also a member of the Masons. He was an avid bowler at the Sunset Bowling Alley, and also enjoyed golfing. He was employed at International Harvester as a welder for 16 years. He will be remembered as a talented tradesman and as a loving family man.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Emma of Waukegan; his loving children, Perry L. (Norma) and Joseph of Las Vegas, NV; Robert C., Jerry and Barry S. of Waukegan, IL; Edna Mae of Miami, FL; Arterry (Tiffany) of Salina, KS; Gary C. of West Allis, WI; 11 grandsons; six granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert (Carmen) Cooper, Sr. of Waukegan, Loucher (Estella) Cooper and Joseph (Barbara) Cooper of Zion, IL; Bertha (James) Davis of Memphis, TN; Alberta Jones of North Chicago, IL and Mary Lee Cooper of New York; his special aunt, Mrs. Hester B. Collins of Indianola, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Rosie Hannibal.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7 from 11 a.m. until the 12 noon funeral service at Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 2801 30th St., Zion, IL 60099. Interment will be at North Shore Garden of Memories, Green Bay Road, North Chicago.
Marsh Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Anastasia E. Giannakakis
Anastasia E. Giannakakis, 44, of Gurnee, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the University of IL, Chicago, Hospital. She was born February 17, 1961 in Greece and came to live in the USA in 1977. Soula and her husband are the owners of the Olympic Flame Family Restaurant in Waukegan.
Surviving are her husband, Emmanuel and four children, Bill, Nick, Pete and Georgia, all of Gurnee; her parents, Nick and Georgia Theodoropoulos; and brother, Steve (Dina) Theodoropoulos, all living in Greece. Also surviving are many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, April 4 at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Rd., Palatine. Interment will follow the services. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 PM Sunday at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176), Libertyville.
Dr. Gary Graham
Dr. Gary D. Graham, 64, of Libertyville, IL, passed away suddenly, Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
He was born August 6, 1940 in Norton, Kansas and had lived in Libertyville for the past 30 years. Dr. Graham graduated with honors and completed medical school at the University of Nebraska and was board certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He enlisted in the US Navy and served for eight years at Bethesda, MD and Great Lakes, IL and was a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He was the former medical director for the Kemper Insurance Company and currently the One #1 Insurance Co. in Elgin. He was a member and served on the Session at the First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville and had served on the Libertyville High School Board.
Surviving are his wife, Suzanne; three children, Traci (Steven) Risso of Lincoln, NE, Lisa Graham of Annapolis, MD and Jason Graham of Olathe, KS; two sisters, Nancy (Don) Hunt of Hawaii and Carol (Rev. Samford) Turner of Fairhope, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Joan Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas Avenues, Libertyville. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesday. Arrangements are by the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME in Libertyville. Info: 847-362-3009. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
Sandra Jean Jarnigo
Sandra Jean Jarnigo, 65, of Salem, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at her home in Salem, WI.
She was born in Chicago, IL on November 1, 1939, the daughter of the later Walter and Margaret Meehan. She had lived in the area for many years and was a graduate of Wilmot High School. On August 27, 1960 she married
Lewis Robert Jarnigo in Antioch, IL.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; daughter, Shari Hughen of Peddock Lake, WI; and two sons, Daniel (Deanna) of Silver Lake, WI and Jeffrey (Jennifer) of Powers Lake, WI; brother, Walter "Bud" (Joni) Meehan of Kenosha, WI; and sister-in-law, Norma (Bob) Simon of Utah. She was the grandmother of Kristina, Nichole, Chelsea and Meghan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her mother-in-law, Emma Jernigo.
Funeral services and Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements by Ringa Funeral Home, Lake Villa, IL.
Jean L. Lama
Jean Lucille was born September 2, 1932 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of James and Lucille (Maurer) Garrison. She was joined in marriage to Donald Lama on October 30, 1954 in Berwyn, IL. Jean was a successful realtor in Lake County, Illinois for many years, bringing her own meaning to the "art of the deal". It was something she dearly enjoyed. Jean had a wonderful sense of humor and a tremendous love of life. She cherished her family and friends, all of whom were near and dear to her.
Jean dearly loved animals, especially her devoted Ben and Daisy. In lieu of flowers, it was Jean's wish that memorials be directed to the Northwoods Humane Society, P.O. Box 82, Hayward, WI 54843.
Jean L. Lama died at the age of 72 on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at her home after a ten year courageous battle with cancer.
Jean is survived by her children: Bert Lama of Fox Lake, IL, Bonnie Hitchon of Hayward, WI, Tim (Bonnie) Lama, and William (Grace) Lama of Antioch, IL,; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; two brothers: William and Jim; nieces Kristi, Leslie, and Kathy; and many cherished friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lucille, her husband Donald in 1997, and her daughter Debra Ann Jackson.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 5, at the Anderson-Nathan Funeral Home in Hayward with Pastor Ralph Larson officiating.
David C. Lantz
David C. Lantz, 77, of Libertyville, IL, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Condell Medical Center.
He was born January 4, 1928 in Ames, Iowa and was a 1946 graduate of Ames High School. He enlisted in the US Army and served in Korea until 1948 and returned to Ames to graduate from Iowa State University in 1952. He was employed in international advertising at the Allis-Chalmers Corp. in Milwaukee and the Fiat-Allis Corp. in Deerfield for 30 years. He later retired in 1993 as the manager of communications for the Spraying Systems Corp. in Wheaton. David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville and enjoyed photography.
Surviving are his wife, Joanne Lantz; one son, Robert (Elan) Lantz of Golden, CO; and grandchildren, Leif and Justus; one sister, Dr. Judith Little of Blacksburg, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Hattie Ona Lantz; and by his brother, Harvey S. Lantz.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the First Presbyterian Church, Maple & Douglas Avenues, Libertyville, with the Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson, officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeside cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176) Libertyville. Memorial Contributions may be made to either the Lakeside cemetery Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 500, Libertyville, IL 60048 or the First Presbyterian Church.
Elizabeth "Betty" MacLagan (nee Abbott)
Elizabeth "Betty" MacLagan born May 18, 1918 in Chicago, passed away March 23, 2005 at home. Beloved wife of the late William.
Loving mother of William "Bill" Maclagan, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Robert) Bisland, Donald (Lynette) MacLagan, Robert, Margaret (Charles) Spriggs, David, and James MacLagan; proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 18.
preceded in death by siblings, Catherine, William, Agnes, and Henrietta.
Member of Immaculte Conception Parish since 1951. Visitation Sunday, April 3 from 3 until time of service at 7 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N. cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL. Funeral Mass Monday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 508 Grand, Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment Mt. Carmel cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Immaculate Conception Church or to Hospice Partners, 4415 W. Harrison St., Ste. 403, Hillside, IL 60162, would be appreciated. Arrangements under Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral Home, Chicago.
Emily Mongeau
Emily Mongeau, 63, of Gurnee, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at her home surrounded by her family.
In '41 a child was born, an elegant rose with nary a thorn. To parents proud, and so you know, I'll tell you their names "Dorothy and Joe". They nurtured her to be strong, ever teaching right, dispelling wrong. Then this person grew and grew. She wanted to raise a family, too. She allowed a sailor to take her hand, knowing he may travel throughout the land. While he was far away, alone she raised young ones, both night and day. To cleanse their wounds when they fell. To get them to school, before the bell. The young ones themselves, now have grown. They all have moved, and are on their own. When we're together, and memories are shared, they all come back to the one who cared. The wife, the mother, who raised a proud clan. WE LOVE YOU SO, our Emily Ann.
Written by Donald Mongeau.
Emily was born in St. Clair MI, to Dorothy and Joseph Goodmen. She has seven brothers and sisters; David, Charles, Richard, Edward, Christine, Joseph and Mary.
Her love for life included; sewing, flower arranging, gardening, sitting in her backyard with her morning coffee watching the birds fly, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She never found a child that she didn't like. She welcomed all with open arms.
She retired from the Navy Exchange Retail System in 2001. Having served in the Personnel Department as Personnel Assistant. Upon retirement, she became the President of NERA (Navy Exchange Retirement Association).
Survivors include her husband, Donald; four children, Marianne (Lee) of Corpus Christi, TX, Renee of Gurnee, Bill (Lisa) of Muskegon, MI, Rob (Cathy) of Pleasant Prairie; six grandchildren, Leah, Shannon, Michael, Trevor, Jacqueline, Rachel; several nieces and nephews; and a special THANK YOU to Ruth, Ruby, Betty, Terri and Nori.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph, in 1980.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 3 from 10-2 at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 305 cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Monday, April 4 at St. Patricks Church, 15000 Wadsworth, Wadsworth, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Kellogg Cancer Care Center, Evanston Northwest Healthcare, 1603 Orrington, Suite 750, Evanston, IL 60201 in her memory.
