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Frank P. Diedrich
Frank P. Diedrich, 81, a former Waukegan resident, died March 28, 2005 in Glendale, Arizona. He moved to Arizona one year ago from Waukegan. Born April 14, 1923 to Peter and Ella Keilverg Diedrich in Mayville, WI. Mr. Diedrich was a WWII Army veteran. Along with Administrative work in the Army he also arranged all types of social, musical and athletic events for the 8th Regiment. He was a CPA and had a Degree in Engineering. He was a guitar player of the Great Band Era, was an avid model Railroader and published a Model Railroad book.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred "Sandy" Diedrich; two daughters, Joyce Freese and Sandra Miller; sister, Mrs. George Smith; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services and interment will take place at The National Memorial cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ.
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.
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 3-9 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.
Hildred M. Manning
Hildred M. Manning, age 97, of Waukegan, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 31, 2005 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. She was born in Round Lake to Leo and Elizabeth Hendee on September 22, 1907. Hildred was employed with the Kendall Finance Company for 33 years.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Sharon McClintock, Peggy Manning, JoAnne Manning, Brian Manning, Maureen Manning, John Manning; and cousin, Kay Hendee.
Her husband, John Manning; and aforementioned parents precede her in death.
Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030. The funeral service will follow at 12 Noon, also at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at St. Joseph cemetery in Round Lake. For information, please call (847) 223-8122.
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.
Elizabeth Moore
Elizabeth Moore, age 94, of Gurnee, IL departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2005 at the Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan, IL.
She was born December 13, 1910 in Flora, MS to the late William Mason Sr. and Elizabeth Carey Mason. Mrs. Moore accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized and a member of Andrew Chapel Baptist Church of Flora, MS. Elizabeth later made Jackson, MS her home for many years where she became a member of Free Will Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Kersch. Mrs. Moore resided in this area for 15 years. She was a member of Christian Valley Baptist Church, North Chicago, IL under the leadership of Rev. Henry Woods Sr. She served on the Mothers' Board and was a faithful member until her health failed. Mrs. Moore had a deep love for people and loved her family, friends and church family.
She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Louis Carter Moore of Detroit, MI; four daughters, Bernice Thurmond of Zion, IL, Barbara Coleman of Gurnee, IL, Joanne Patterson (Harold) of Waukegan, Charlesetta "Mollie" Smith (Joseph) of Port Hueneme, CA; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Mason; her father, William Mason Sr.; four brothers, Lemmon Mason, Tommie Lee Mason, William Mason Jr., Leon Mason; five sisters, Mae Willie Lewis, Carrie Burse, Minnie Finch, Anna Williams, Essie Mae Mason; a daughter, Johnnie Mae Suggs; two sons, Willie Earl Moore, W.L. Moore; two granddaughters, Rosa Tiggle and Linda Hudson; a grandson, Odie Thurmond Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 2690 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL, Pastor Henry Woods, officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park cemetery, Zion, IL. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by BRADSHAW & RANGE FUNERAL HOME, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL (847) 662-3553.
Patricia E. Olsen
Patricia E. Olsen, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005 at her home at the age of 58. She was born January 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Harry and Vivian Clark. She was an employee at the Wal-Mart in Round Lake for several years.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard Olsen; her children, Shari (Daniel) Nelson, Kari (Rob) Arroyo, Edward Olsen, and Tari (Daniel Velez) Olsen; her grandchildren, Michael and Joshua Nelson, Camryn and Carisa Arroyo and Mariah Velez; her siblings, Carol (Jim) Kohlmeyer, Christine (Richard) Stenzel, and Harry (Patty) Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandchildren, Heather and Daniel Nelson; and her siblings, Ruth Clark, JoAnn Eichhorn, and Jacqueline Clark.
A funeral service will be held on Monday April 4, 2005 at 11:00 am at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held immediately after the service at East Fox Lake cemetery. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, 100 Tri-State International, Ste 125, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Patricia and her family wanted to thank everyone that had taken part of the recent benefit held on her behalf. For more information please call (847)223-8122.
Josephine Pickett
Josephine Pickett of North Chicago departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2005 at her home. She was born on April 17, 1922 in Pantherburn, Mississippi. She accepted Christ at an early age at St. John Baptist Church. She was a resident of North Chicago for more than 50 years. She retired from the VA Medical Center in North Chicago, IL. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church in Waukegan and served as a Nurses Aide. She was a former member of Greater Faith Baptist Church where she served as the Pastors Aide and Nurses Aide.
She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Mosby Pickett; one daughter, Clora (Johnnie Banks); three step-children, Rosie Lee (Ernest Johnson) of Chicago, IL, Mary (Scott Pearson) of Bellwood, IL, Veronica D. Mayweather of Palentine, IL; three sisters, Bertha Norman of Greenville, MS, Bernice Weadlow of North Chicago, IL, Minnie Bell of Waukegan, IL; three brother-in-laws, Jerry (Earlene) Pickett, Alex (Elizabeth) Pickett, and Jacob (Mildren) Pickett of Chicago, IL; four sister-in-laws, Mary (Walter) Taylor, Louise (Albert) Thomas, Debra Perkins of Chicago, IL and Lillian D. (Tommy Lee) McElroy of Cleveland, MS; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Lucinda Brown; cousin, Mamie Nixon both of North Chicago. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters and three brothers.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Faith Baptist Church, 565 Powell Street, Waukegan, IL. Pastor C.L. Fairchild officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet cemetery, Zion, 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.
George C. Sontag, Sr.
George C. Sontag, Sr., age 85. Longtime resident of Spring Grove, formerly of Chicago and Marshall, MO, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1919 in Gasconade, MO, to George W. and Minnie E. (nee Brumbel) Sontag.
George was a Veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and was a member of the Fox Lake VFW and member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was employed with Johnson Motor Company many years, before retiring in 1982.
He is survived by his son, George Sontag Jr. of Twin Lakes, WI; his daughters, Alice (Robert) Langbein of Hawthorn Woods, IL and Sharon L. Sontag of Spring Grove; grandchildren, Scott & Lauren Langbein and Carly & Ryan Sontag; and his sister, Hulda Louise (Chester) Dooley of Marshall, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Sontag on April 21, 1997.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM on Monday, April 4, 2005 at K.K. HAMSHER FUNERAL HOME, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake (1 Blk W. of Rte. 12, 1/2 Blk North of Grand).
Burial will follow at Millburn cemetery in Millburn, IL. For .
Irene Bertha Tonigan
Irene Bertha Tonigan, 93, a lifelong resident of Waukegan, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005 in Bedford, TX, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Irene was born in Grayslake, IL to Benjamin and Harriett Smith on February 20, 1912 and married
William Robert Tonigan June 7, 1931. Together they had on daughter, Irene Tonigan Bach. She retired as a Purchasing Agent at Great Lakes Naval Hospital.
Bob Tonigan was the love of her life. They spent over 60 years together raising their daughter and loving their families. After retirement, they spent time traveling the United States and Mexico. They wintered in southern Texas for 20 years enjoying dancing, Cribbage and Bingo. When in Waukegan, Irene spent her later years playing Bingo at numerous locations in Waukegan and regularly played Cribbage at the Waukegan Senior Center.
She leaves behind her three grandchildren, Sandra (Jeff) Williams of Bedford, TX, Colleen (JR) Kelly of Tallahassee, FL and Guy (Lauri) Bach of Rowlett, TX; her great-grandchildren, Jessika and Patrick Mathews, Jarrod, Ryan and Claire Kelly, Candace and Caramae Bach; her son-in-law, Herbert (Bud) Bach of Colleyville, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Irene; sister, Helen Obenauf; brother, Mike Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at the Salata Funeral Home of Gurnee, 4190 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, with the Rev. Dr. Gehl Devore officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday and 12 noon until time of service on Monday.
The family wishes to thank Vista Hospice and her caregivers for their love and support.
William Waldeck
William Waldeck, 49, of Lake Forest, died Sunday, March 27, 2005.
Husband of Lisa Waldeck; father of Andrew, Cindy, Katie and Jennifer; son of Frank and Pat Waldeck; brother of Ann Waldeck, Fred Waldeck, Jim Waldeck, Joe Waldeck, Tom Waldeck, Mary McMahon, and Carol Lyons; uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Illinois Chapter, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661. Visitation 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Ave., Lake Forest. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. Interment Lake Forest cemetery. Info: (847) 234-0022.
Amor and Angel Aguilar
Baby girl twins, Amor and Angel Aguilar passed away on March 30, 2006 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan.
Amor and Angel are survived by their parents, Michael Aguilar and Clarisa Sinsun of Zion; sister, Anjelena Aguilar of Zion; grandmother, Sandra Coronado of Waukegan and grandparents, Luis and Colleen Ramos of Zion.
They are preceded in death by uncles, Casper, Noel and Brandon Hernandez; great grandpa, Richard Perez; and great grandma, Leonida Pagan.
Friends may meet with the family on Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 9-11 A.M. at WARREN FUNERAL HOME, 1475 N. cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL with services immediately following the visitation. Burial will follow at Ascension cemetery, Libertyville, IL. For information, please call (847)855-2760.
Jim Cherry
Jim Cherry, age 56, of Lake Villa, IL passed away March 29, 2006 at home. He was born June 28, 1949 in Camden, TN.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; three sons, Ryan (Sally), Adam, Scott; four sisters, Tricia (Ray) Powell, Kay (Bobby) Hamm, Debra (Bob) St. Antoine, Rosalyn Blackowitz; one brother, Rick (Bill) Cherry.
preceded in death by his parents, Russell (Lucille) Cherry.
Services at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 cemetery Rd, Gurnee, Saturday, April 1, 2006. Memorial service at 2 PM. Burial will be private. Visitation Saturday 1-2pm. Info: (847)336-0127.
Jennayah Raquel Maree Cystrunk
Jennayah Raquel Maree Cystrunk, of Kenosha, WI was born Friday, March 24, 2006 in Evanston, IL and passed peacefully away on Friday, March 24, 2006.
She was loved the moment she was conceived. Her name Jennayah means "God Replied," after many years of seeking the Lord for her. Although she came and went with a silent breath, she will forever be loved and greatly missed.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her parents John Henry and Francoise Genna Cystrunk; three brothers, John, Juwaun and Javon Cystrunk all of Kenosha, WI; her grandparents, LeNeice Lewis and Frederick Gipson of Waukegan, IL; two aunts, Hottra Davis and Secdka Cystrunk of Kenosha, WI; two uncles, Offie Barnes III of Atlanta, GA and Edward Barnes of Waukegan, IL; her great-grandparents, Deaconess Rueneice (Deacon Theodore) Hudson Jr. of Zion, IL; and LeRoy (Ramona) Williams Sr. of Las Vegas, NV; and Martha E. Woods of Waukegan, IL and a host of cousins and other loving family members.
She is preceded in death by her fraternal grandmother, Carolyn J. Cystrunk; one aunt, Tawn M. Woods; and one uncle, Raque L. Woods.
Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2006 with Pastor John McBride officiating at the Westgate Funeral Home, 616-618 Washington St. Waukegan, IL. 847-862-8000. Interment will be private.
Martha F. Douglas
Martha F. Douglas, age 83, of Highland Park and Park City, passed to life everlasting on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the Pavilion of Waukegan. Born July 25, 1922 in Glencoe, IL, she was a lifelong Highland Park resident. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church of Highland Park, the Italian Women's Prosperity Club, and the Women of the Moose-Highland Park Chapter. In the 1960's and 1970's, she was a pilot and a paratrooper in the Civil Air Patrol.
Martha was a very self sacrificing, hard working Christian woman who touched many lives. She would always help any person or animal in need. She had a life of hardship, but persevered with a strong Christian faith. She always "fought the good fight" and finally won. She helped raise ten siblings thru the depression. She always kept her faith in God, even after losing her husband early and rearing seven children on her own.
Her firm faith kept her going through all of the heartaches, especially when the City of Highland Park took the family home that her father and husband built for their growing family. Forced to move to Waukegan to start a new life, the assimilation into a community where she knew no one was very difficult. She was always welcomed with loving open arms when she would return to Highland Park and Highwood to visit her family and many friends. She truly will be missed.
Survivors include her seven children, John (Gayla) Douglas, Rosalie Douglas, Marsha Douglas-Morgan, Kathie Inman, Dorothy Douglas, Patricia (William) Benjamin and Mindi Silas; nine grandchildren; and a brother, David (DeeDee) Benevnti.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1969; eight brothers, Frank Jr., Albert, Quinto, Mario, Keno, Joseph, Tony and Bruno Benevnti; and a sister, Katherine Monfardini.
Friends may call on Monday, April 3, 2006, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at the SEGUIN & SYMONDS FUNERAL HOME, 858 Sheridan Rd., Highwood. Lying in State Tuesday, April 4, 2006 10:00 AM until time of funeral services at 11:00 AM at the Bethany United Methodist Church, Laurel and McGovern Avenues, Highland Park. Rev. Christina La Londe, officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park cemetery, Skokie. For information, please call (847) 432-3878.
