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Gary J. Akins, Sr.
Gary J. Akins, Sr., 59 years old of Lake Villa, IL passed away Monday, March 28, 2005 at Pebble Brook Nursing and Rehab Center, Lake Bluff, IL. He was born January 30, 1946 in Kenosha, WI the son of Jack and Fern (Johnson) Akins and has lived in Lake Villa for the past 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Era and had been working as an assembler at OMC in Waukegan, IL. His special interests included fishing, repairing small engines, playing cards and family gatherings.
On August 26, 1972 he married
Sandra Andersen in Waukegan, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra; his son, Walter Lidbloom Jr. of Lake Villa; his daughter, Crystal Akins of Genoa City, WI; his mother, Fern Akins of Zion, one grandson, Kurt, two brothers, Brad of Zion, Denny of Waukegan; two sisters, Pat (Chick) Johnston of Kenosha, WI and Penny Nottingham of Zion, IL; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and his son, Gary, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2005 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte 83). Interment of cremains will be private in Millburn cemetery, Old Mill Creek, IL. The memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday. Please sign our guest book at www.strangfh.com.
Estelle M. Allen
Mrs. Estelle M. Allen, age 90, of Port St. Lucie, died Monday, March 28th at Prosperity Oaks Nursing Home in Palm Beach Gardens. Originally from Chicago, IL, Mrs. Allen and her husband owned and operated their own restaurant, Allen's Resort, in IL for 15 years. She moved to PSL 27 years ago. She was a member of Port St. Lucie Senior Citizens Center.
Survivors include her son John Allen of NC, two sisters and 13 grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1:30 - 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 2nd at FOREST HILLS FUNERAL HOME in Palm City followed by a funeral service at 2:30 in the chapel at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest HIlls Memorial Park in Palm City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County.
Associate Circuit
Court Judge Honorable
Harry D. Hartel
Of Mundelein. Visitation for Associate Circuit Judge Honorable Harry D. Hartel is from 3-7 p.m. today at the Kristan Funeral Home P.C., 219 West Maple Ave. (2 blocks west of Rt. 45 on Rt. 176), Mundelein. He was born September 25, 1936 in Chicago and died Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
During the Korean War, Harry was a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army. He was an Undergrad and Graduate of the University of Illinois. Harry was an Associate Circuit Court Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit, serving Lake and McHenry Counties. Harry loved the opera and was a Super Numerary for the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce (nee Stauber); his daughter, Justine Hartel; his two sisters, Barbara Hartel and Frances Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Following the visitation, friends are invited to Emil's Sports Bar for time of fellowship and refreshments.
For information, 847-566-8020.
Robert E. May
Robert E. May, 82, of Zion, IL passed away March 29, 2005. He was born September 14, 1922 in Miles, Texas and lived in the Lake County area since the early 1950's. Robert was a business owner of May Floors in Waukegan and a Realtor for the Lake County area for a number of years. He was a decorated World War II Hero from the 9th Infantry, under General Patton who lost his right arm at the young age of 21, serving our country. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan.
Robert is survived by his four children; sons, Dean (Adriana) Lassiter of Kenosha, WI, Larry (Sue) Partone of Beach Park, IL; two daughters, Carloe May of California and Linda; grandchildren, Jericho and Julianna Lassiter of Kenosha, WI, Cindy Patrone and Justin Medeiros of Beach Park and Chris. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Brennen of El Paso, TX.
Robert is preceded in death by his wife, June May; his son, Robert (Bobby) May; brother, Harvey May; and parents, Marie and Oliver May. Thanks for your guidance and constant examples of being a model Dad!
Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2005 from 5 to 8 PM and Saturday, April 2, 9 to 10 AM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Wahington St., Waukegan, IL. Funeral service will be Saturday 10 AM at Marsh Funeral Home. Burial at Mt. Olivet in Zion, Illinois.
Albert G. Mini
Albert G. Mini, 82 of Waukegan, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2005 at St. Therese Medical Center in Waukegan.
He was born April 6, 1922 in Spring Valley, IL. On November 26, 1991 in Las Vegas, NV he married
Elizabeth Holler. Al was owner and CEO of Illinois Carbide and Al Mini Enterprises, and was still active in the family business up to last week. He was also the former owner of Midlane Country Club in Waukegan.
He attended managing courses in Industrial Engineering for five years at Northwestern University evening school, and was also a graduate of the Industrial Management Institute at Lake Forest College.
Al was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps, volunteering for pilot training in July, 1943. He served in the Air Force until December, 1945 and attended various Air Force flight-training programs.
He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Shriner's, Waukegan City Club, active in the Waukegan Republican Party, Croatian Cultural Center, Glen Flora Country Club, former member of the Waukegan Elk's Lodge and the American Legion, alumni of Highland Park High School, former chairman of the Waukegan Port District, and former chairman of the Italian-American Charity Golf Outing in Milwaukee, WI.
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth; three sons, John (Linda) Mini of Russell, IL, Michael Mini of Wadsworth and Walter (Caryn) Page of Lake Villa, IL; two daughters, Glenda (Jack) Johnson of Wadsworth, IL and Diana (David) Carroll of Minnetonca, MN; five grandchildren, Crystal (Griffith) Costa, Charles Griffith, Antonio Mini, Kylie and Ryan Page; and two great-grandchildren, Page and Leah Costa.
He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Julia (Corsini) Mini.
Friends may call at the SALATA FUNERAL HOME OF GURNEE, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday only.
Mass of Christian Burial will be private at St. Patrick Church on Friday, April 1, 2005. Interment will follow at North Shore Garden of Memories.
Donations may be made in Al's memory to St. Patrick Church Music Department, 15000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL 60083.
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.
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.
Isabelle Brock Rutledge "Issy"
Isabelle Brock Rutledge, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 26, 2005. She was born in Winthrop Harbor in 1919 and lived all 85 years in her hometown.
Isabelle attended Winthrop Harbor schools, where she and her husband, John M. Rutledge later helped open a computer center for children. Issy worked for many years operating the Switchboard at Outboard Marine Corporation and Illinois Beach Lodge. She was especially proud of her work building Hellcat airplane engines in Kenosha, during World War II. Issy was best known for helping people. Her door was always open for anyone needed a meal, a place to sleep, or just to talk. She married
John M. Rutledge in 1947 and together they raised two sons, John and Tom. Mr. Rutledge passed away in 2001.
Issy is survived by her sons, John (Pam) Rutledge of Greenwich, CT and Tom (Liz) of Winthrop Harbor; her sister, Jenny Laffredi of Winthrop Harbor; ten grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, John, Tom (Patti), Todd, Jenny (Dale), Katie and Elizabeth; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Skylar and Lauren; and her beloved dog, Scotty.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, at 2:00 PM at the Congdon Funeral Home, with Pastor Jonathan Singleton of Winthrop Harbor United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, John.
Memorial donations to the John & Issy Rutledge Computer Lab at North Prairie School have been suggested.
Derek W. Samorez
Derek W. Samorez, 34, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2005, at St. Therse Hospital in Waukegan.
Derek was born on November 3, 1970 into a world to be filled with many challenges for him. At three months he had the first of many surgeries to attempt to correct a condition known as "pseudoarthrosis of the tibia", one of several known symptoms of the devastating disease "neurofibromatosis". He endured bone grafts in his left tibia, insertions of titanium plates, screws, and rods, leg lengthening devices, staphylococcus infections, body casts, leg braces, and strong pain medications, all under the auspices of the very wonderful doctors and staff at Shriners Hospital for Crippled children in Chicago. Crutches became a part of his being and he moved as fast as all the kids on two good legs; there was literally no stop in him.
The many surgeries stretched into his teenage years, finally coming to a halt after graduation from Warren Township High School in June, 1989. At 19 he received the pronouncement by his doctors that "the graft has taken, the bone if solidly weight-bearing- Derek, you're good to go!" He got a job, attended some CLC classes, and enjoyed life. Jump to age 21, when it all began to fall apart again. The staph infection lurking in his body reared up and the once solid bone graft began to erode. For nine full months Derek battled ravishing infection-until his doctors told him there was no hope. "We can't cure if...your leg will have to be taken to save your life." On May 28, 1993, the leg was amputated below the knee and he was sent home to heal. Heal he did, and within a few months he was fitted with a preliminary prosthesis. In a few weeks he was walking on two good legs and a few months later he told his mother, "Ma-all I ever wanted was to be able to walk strong and stand tall." She replied, "And you are sure doing that, Derek."
Life appeared to be going along on a fairly even keel when phantom limb pain and the physical and mental stresses of all his life caught up with him in May, 1996. Derek had a complete mental breakdown and was diagnosed as being bipolar/manic-depressive. Another hospital, different doctors, more medications seemed to get him back into what passed for a somewhat "normal" life-whatever that is. He had experience working many different jobs over the years and knew quite a bit about a lot of "stuff". He was a very helpful, kind and caring man and adored the dogs and cats he had over the years-even the cats would often come running when he called their names.
Derek is survived by his parents, Walter M. and Carol Hahn Samorez of Gurnee; a sister, Elisabeth (Steve) Schultz of Poplar Grove, IL; and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins on both parents' sides. He had many longtime friends-among them Charlie, Dave, Kurt, Mikey, Randy and so many others he could always depend on.
Welcoming him in his new location are his loving Grandma and Grandpa Hahn and Grandma and Grandpa Samorez; as well as a few others, all of whom must be as happy to see him as we, here, are sad to lose him.
Arrangements are being made through the Marsh Funeral Home, Gurnee, for cremation and there will be no service at this time-only because his parents can't bring themselves to that just yet. Perhaps there will be a memorial celebrating his short life at a later date. Derek was a truly good guy and we miss him much more than can be expressed in any words. Please pray for Derek's soul.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution in Derek's name may send it to: Shriners Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707, phone: 773-622-5400; the Uptown Cafe, 300 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (run by the Lake County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness): or to any no-kill animal shelter or animal rescue organization.
Joan Schultz (nee League)
Joan (nee League) Schultz, a Grayslake resident, age 69, passed away at her home on March 29, 2005. She was born in Chicago on August 8, 1935, the daughter of Estelle (nee McAver), teacher for Chicago School Systems for 29 years, and Howard S. League, Master Chief, U.S. Navy, and 47 year employee and engineer of the Chicago Motor Club building in downtown Chicago. Joan was the granddaughter of Howard A. League, a shipbuilder from Gwynn's Island, VA. She was a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago. Joan was a banker for 36 years, having worked for National Bank of Grayslake, First National Bank of Lake Forest, and Crystal Lake Bank. She was also a member of the American Zoological Society and American Association of Zookeepers Association, and owned Boomer Ball, specializing in activity toys for pets and zoo animals for 30 years.
She is survived by her children, James Joseph, Jr. (Lori) Schultz of Trevor, WI, Elisabeth Ann Marie (Calvin) Grenus of Winnebago, IL, Christine Carolyn (John) Gustafson of Trevor, WI, David Howard (Amy) Schultz of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Roseanna Lynn (Jason) Kersten of Cape Coral, FL and Bradley James Schultz of Idaho; her two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Johnathon Kersten; her sister, Carolyn (nee League) (Blake) Parker of Palos Park; former husband, James Joseph Schultz of Fort Myers, FL.
Her aforementioned parents precede her in death.
Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS 60030. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m., also at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Association of Zookeepers, Rhinoceros Preservation Trust, 3601 SW 29th Street, Suite 133, Topeka, KS 66614-2054.
Helen E. Scott
Helen E. Scott, 83, of Zion, IL formerly of Farmingdale, New York and St. Augustine, Florida, died on Saturday, March 26, at the Terrace North Nursing Home in Zion. Helen was born March 22, 1922, in New Jersey and taught kindergarten in public schools for 24 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Campbell of Winthrop Harbor, IL; sons, William (Linda) Scott of Brookhaven, NY and Edward (Kathleen) Scott of Salt Lake City, Utah; eight grandchildren; and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott in 1998.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 7 PM at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion with Rev. Paul Gerardy of Memorial United Methodist Church of Zion officiating. Friends may greet the family from 5 PM until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the EMMA Concert Association. (904) 797-2800.
Delores E. Taylor
Delores E. Taylor, age 87, of Lindenhurst, IL, formerly of Beach Park, IL passed on Friday, January 7, 2005, at the Victory Continuing Care Center, Lindenhurst, IL.
She was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, on April 20, 1917, the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (nee Heiden) Wolter. She grew up in Kirkland, IL. On August 30, 1946, she married
Oscar Taylor. She was a homemaker and resident in Beach Park for 55 years, before moving to Lindenhurst in 1999.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Oscar; her son, Jeffrey, of Random Lake, WI; and her brothers, Donald (Rhonda) Wolter of Waukegan, IL and Richard (Bonnie) Wolter of Belvidere, IL.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine Madison; and brother, Robert Wolter.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center, 1055 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst, IL 60046. The family will visit with friends and relatives from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. Funeral arrangements by RINGA FUNERAL HOME, Lake Villa, IL. Info: 847-356-2146 or www.ringafuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth Walenter
Elizabeth Walenter, 81, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Palm Bay, FL, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Kenosha.
Elizabeth was born July 22, 1923 in Waukegan and had lived in Waukegan, until moving to Florida in 1974.
Survivors include two sons, John (Sandra) Walenter Jr. of Beach Park and Tim (Cheryl) Walenter of Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Patrick (Mary) Walenter, Pamela (Kenneth) Jansen, Paula (Allen) Fuesting, Matthew Walenter and and Ryan Walenter; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Daniel Walenter and Alexander and Lukas Jansen; and one sister-in-law, Helen (Joseph) Rose of Waukegan.
She was precede in death by her husband, John in 1999; by one son, Robert; a brother, Henry Broemelkamp, and her parents, Henry and Catherine Broemelkamp.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 8:00 PM at the Congdon Funeral Home. Private interment services will be held later at Palm Bay, FL.
Memorial donations to Ysleta Mission, 301 S. Shutz Drive, El Paso, TX, has been suggested.
Bernard W. Brauer
Bernard W. Brauer, 99.
Beloved husband of Eleanor nee Brower and the late Edna nee Heck. Loving father of Janice Kolosseus; fond grandfather of Mike and Robert (Sharon) Kolosseus and Susan (Maury) Pate; great-grandfather of Yliana, Natalia and Robert Kolosseus.
Chapel service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Acacia Park cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberland chapels.com
