Sunday, March 31, 2013
Visitation will take place Monday in Palos Heights.
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Sunday, March 31
Visitation for Vernon Hills resident James Sauter will be held from 3-9 p.m. April 1 at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. April 2 at the church. Sauter, an Illinois State Police trooper, died when a semi-truck crashed into his police car early Friday morning on I-294 at Willow Road. He was 28 years old. Interment will be private. Contributions can be made to the Sauter family in lieu of flowers.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Services have been scheduled for William G. Butler.
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Wednesday, March 27
William G. Butler, 83, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at Westmoreland Nursing Center in Lake Forest surrounded by his family. He was born November 17, 1929 in El Paso, TX, and grew up in a military family that moved constantly. He served in ROTC as a student in high school; after graduation he joined the Army in 1949 in Astoria, Oregon. Bill retired in 1970 after 23 years of service. Among his many accomplishments, he served as a Shooting Instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he received many medals and awards as an expert marksman. He was a highly decorated Lieutenant Colonel that served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars, and also aided in the coordination of President Eisenhower's Funeral. In 1970 Bill retired as the Chief of…
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Services have been scheduled for Frances Opeka.
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Thursday, March 21
Frances Opeka, of Green Oaks, age 102, passed away peacefully on March 19 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville. She was born in Vrhnika, Slovenia on Nov. 12, 1910 and had resided in the North Chicago, Waukegan, and now Green Oaks area. In Slovenia, Frances received advanced degrees in mathematics and physics. She taught school for many years before fleeing Slovenia from communism. Frances retired from Abbott Laboratories 40 years ago, where she worked on the IV assembly lines. She was a member of the former Mother of God Church in Waukegan and currently a member of Queen of Peace and St. Joseph Church. Frances was also a member of St. Mary’s No. 79 K.S.K.J. lodge. She is survived by four nieces, Anica and Marija Opeka of Slovenia, Mary (…
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Services have been scheduled for Nancy N. Grace.
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Tuesday, March 19
Nancy N. Grace, 83, passed away on Sat. March 16, 2013 at the Winchester House. She was born June 23, 1929 in Evanston, where she was a 1947 graduate of Evanston High School. Nancy graduated in 1951 from Knox College in Galesburg, IL, with a Bachelor degree in Music Education. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She received her Masters degree in music from the University of Colorado. She was the choir and orchestra director at Libertyville High School for 16 years. She also gave private string instrument lessons in her home for 50 years. Nancy was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Libertyville, where she served as the Choir Director for 43 years before retiring in 1999. She was a member of the United Methodist…
Monday, March 18, 2013
A private service will be held for Elizabeth A. "Betty" Croonborg of Libertyville.
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Monday, March 18
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Croonborg, 95, passed away on Wed. March 13, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born Nov. 19, 1917 in North Chicago and was a Libertyville resident for most of her life. Betty was a graduate of Highland Park HS and a member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville. She loved being with her grandchildren and enjoyed antiquing and her Irish heritage. She was still driving at 95 and was an avid Bears, Bulls and Cubs fan. Surviving are her daughters, Peggy (Max) Sanders of Grayslake and Carol (Ron) Poteracki of Birmingham, AL; six grandchildren, Shane and Brennan (Rebecca) Sanders, Erin Salter, Gail (Bart) Perry, Michael and Matt Poteracki; six great grandchildren, Gray, Max, Jake, Kendall, Karter and Keller. She…
Friday, March 15, 2013
Services have been scheduled for Robert Freund.
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Friday, March 15
Robert Freund, 82, a Rolls Royce of dads, beloved husband of the late Edith for 55 years; cherished father of Mike (Susan), Robin (Mike) Kearney, Donald, Charles (Lydia) and John (Nancy); dearest grandfather of Natalie Freund, Jennifer (Brian) Acello and Sarah, Daniel, David and Ryan Kearney; great-grandfather of Lois, Dakota, Annabell, Quinn, Dominic and Charlie. An amazing, resourceful man with a great knowledge of classic automobiles. Loved people, animals and life. You will always be in our hearts. Visitation Monday, March 18, 2013, 10 a.m. until time of Funeral service 11:30 a.m. at McMurrough Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libertyville. Graveside service following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Services have been scheduled for Daryl E. Luce of Libertyville.
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Thursday, March 14
Daryl E. Luce, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Winchester House in Libertyville. He was born June 1, 1926 in Libertyville, where he remained a resident all his life. He was a 1944 graduate of LHS, followed by serving in the South Pacific with the US Army during WW II. After the war, he was a graduate of Lake Forest College and received his MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Daryl was a retired employee of the Frank G. Hough/International Harvester Corporation, was a charter member of the Libertyville VFW Post and enjoyed golf and fishing. He was a gifted athlete and excelled in football and softball in high school and college. He also enjoyed bowling his entire life and was proud of his 300 game. He …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Services have been scheduled for Beatrice Jost of Prairie View.
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Monday, March 11
Beatrice Jost (nee Blocks), of Prairie View, passed away March 8 at Highland Park Hospital. Beatrice was born April 16, 1929 in Wheeling to Leo and Isabell Blocks. Bea married Ed Jost on April 23, 1949 at St. Mary's Church in Buffalo Grove. She worked in the Stevenson High School cafeteria for many years and was known for her famous chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed the outdoors whether cycling (motor and bike), snowmobiling or RV’ing with her family. Beatrice enjoyed following the Cubs and Blackhawks but being with her grandchildren, watching them play sports or perform music made her the most proud. Beatrice is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Edward; her children Rick “Richard” (Kathleen), Linda Bevers, Stephen E. (Dorie), …
Services have been scheduled for Angelo C. Ziccarelli of Libertyville.
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Monday, March 11
Angelo C. Ziccarelli, 82, passed away on Wed. March 6, 2013 at home in the presence of his loving family. He was born July 7, 1930 in Chicago, was formerly of Highwood and has lived in Libertyville for the past 42 years. Angelo was a 1st Lt. and Navigator in the US Air Force and also attended Lake Forest College. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville and was an avid golfer. Surviving are his wife Julanne Ziccarelli; children, Angela (Brian) Berzanski of Lake Forest and their children, Brianna and Katie; Michael Ziccarelli of Chicago, Rhonda Adkins and her children, Sean and Sarah of Mathis, TX and Rita Carson and her children, Rachel. Aron and Emily of Spring, TX; his brothers, Richard and Robert and sister, Bonnie …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Services have been scheduled for Kenneth A. Varney of Libertyville.
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Wednesday, March 6
Kenneth A. Varney, of Libertyville, passed away March 4 at Lake Forest Hospital with his family by his side. Ken was born April 19, 1927 in Waukegan and was a lifelong resident of Libertyville. He served in the US Army from 1945-1947, a Veteran of World War II, serving in Korea. Ken graduated from Libertyville High School in 1945. He worked for road builders in Lake and Cook County and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 150 for over 60 years. In retirement he was employed part time by Graham Enterprises for 10 years. Ken's most endearing traits were his sense of humor, sharp wit and indomitable spirit. He will be missed by those of us who love him. Ken is preceded in death by his son, Allen, and his brother Herbert. He is survived …
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