JoAnn Lange, age 71 born on July 8, 1944, of Highland Park was called to the heavens above on January 19, 2016. She is survived by her cousins Judy, Charles (children Nichole, Michael, Charles and Jennifer), Bobby and Richard. JoAnn is predeceased by her mother Edna Lange, Aunt Marion Delarue, Aunt Jane, and her father Alan Lange, Uncle Robert Garling, Aunt Betty Garling, Uncle Wally Lange and Aunt Jane Ann Lange.

She loved to travel to her two favorite places which included Hawaii especially Maui and Arizona. JoAnn lived a full life of loving and caring for others and will be missed by all who knew her. Per the wishes of Joanne, there will not be a funeral home service. A graveside memorial service will be held on January 29, 2016 at 10AM located at Mooney Cemetery in Highland Park.

Marshall W. Reavis III, 82 years, of Lake Forest, formerly of Clarendon Hills; Proceeded in death by his beloved wife Marjorie (“Margie”) Varady Reavis. Loving father of Carrie (Christian) Erzinger, Marshall (Amy) Reavis, and Amy (Todd) Noden. Adored “Papa” to Emily, Maggie, Beau, Jill, Mitch, Henry, Grace, Ellie, Hattie and George. Brother of Martha (Jack) Swanson. Graduate of Indiana University where he also received his MBA. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Marshall also went on to earn a PhD in Finance/Insurance at the University of Georgia. He served in the U.S. Navy, retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves, also serving as President of the Chicago Chapter of Navy League, and was active in the U.S. Naval War College.

Additionally, he served as a Village Trustee for the Village of Clarendon Hills, a Hinsdale Central School Board Member, a Trustee for the Union Church of Lake Bluff, and as an Elder at the Community Presbyterian Church of Clarendon Hills. He was a proud member of the Union League Club of Chicago, as well as a Kentucky Colonel.

His professional life was always changing. He worked many years as a Risk Manager before becoming a college professor and author. His publishing business, Insurance Education Specialists grew over the years, providing numerous study guides to undergraduate and graduate students all over the country.

Currently some of his books can be found on Amazon’s website, where they are purchased from all over the world. Later in life, he became an expert witness in the field of insurance.

Marshall will however, be best remembered for his devotion to his wife and family.

A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11 am at The Union Church of Lake Bluff, 525 E. Prospect Ave., Lake Bluff.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to the Union Church of Lake Bluff. For information, visit www.wenbanfh.com or call 847-234-0022.

Geoffrey Scott Gummersall, age 58, of Wilmette, IL. Beloved husband of Anne Madden Gummersall; loving father of KayAnne (Jack) Fitzgibbons, Ginny (Henry) Cowie, Gwendolyn and Glory Joan Gummersall; brother of John (Mary) Gummersall; cherished son of the late Geoffrey and Joan Clayton Gummersall; loving son-in-law of Diana Madden; loving brother-in-law and fondly remembered uncle of the late David Harvey and Katheryn Madden Harvey, Anne Harvey, David (Kelsey) Harvey, Tripp Harvey, Johnny (Taylor) Harvey, Beau Harvey, Mary Harvey (Kevin) Kunde, Tommy Harvey, Eddie Harvey, Sam Harvey, John Madden, Holly Madden, Amy Madden, KD Madden, Melissa Madden, Christa Madden, Johnny Madden III, Carrie Madden, Diana Madden Adams, Peter Adams, Laura Adams, Petie Adams, Faith Adams (Peter) Dulany, Mikey Adams, Bill Madden, Lynne Madden, Jackie Madden, Demi Madden, Kaylie Madden, Nancy Madden Zalesky, the late Doug Zalesky, Danny Zalesky, Carla Zalesky, Julianna Zalesky, Gina Zalesky, Michael Madden, Jamie Madden, McCauley Madden, David Gummersall, Matthew (Sara) Gummersall.

An avid golfer, he also loved baseball, fishing, playing cards and pool. Though a true guy’s guy, he said that girls’ soccer and lacrosse were his all-time favorites. Above all, he loved his family more than anything and will be forever missed.

Miriam L. Swanson 94, of Glenview. Beloved wife of the late Thurston Swanson; loving mother of Bruce (Arlene) Swanson and Loretta Lebamoff; dear grandmother of Eric (Barbara), Matthew and Colleen Swanson and Jason and Alex Lebamoff.

Miriam was born on December, 30 1921 to John William DeBrun and Loretta nee Edwards DeBrun in Taylorville, Illinois. Miriam attended schools in Taylorville, Illinois and High School at Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield, Illinois. After graduation from Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa, Miriam became a medical technician at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston Illinois. She married Thurston Swanson December, 4, 1943. In 1952 John Bruce Swanson was born and Loretta Ann Swanson Lebamoff, in 1954. Miriam volunteered at Maryhaven Nursing Home, Catholic Charities, American Cancer Society and hospitals. She was an active member of the OLPH Women’s Club as well as a fine bridge player.

Memorial Mass Saturday, January 30, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St. Glenview, IL 60025.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sr. Paulanne’s Needy Family Fund c/o Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

Fred Berghorn

Fred H. Berghorn, 96, a life-long resident of Lake Forest, IL, died Jan 18, 2016 at Westmoreland Nursing Home in Lake Forest. Fred was born Nov 4, 1919 at Lake Forest’s Alice Home Hospital and was delivered by Dr. Proxmire, the first regular physician in town. An only child, Fred lived in Market Square with his parents until he was 13 and always referred fondly to the Square as his front yard. He married Madeline Serdar in 1942 and they had 2 children, Paula and Gregory.

In 1937, Fred was part of the 2nd graduating class of Lake Forest HS. During WWII he served 4 years in the Navy and was sent to New Guinea following 2+ years at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. After the war, he finished his Engineering degree at U of I and worked for Abbott Labs for 34 years. He oversaw the design, construction, and startup of many of their pharmaceutical plants around the world, while in their International Division. His business travels gave him an appreciation of the many cultures he encountered and he passed on that sense of wonder to his family.

After retiring from Abbott, Fred traveled extensively, returning many times to his favorite countries in Europe. In addition, he enjoyed donating much of his time and vast knowledge of LF history to the LF/LB Historical Society. He also supported many charitable organizations in Lake Forest, such as the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, the Lake Forest Open Lands, and the Friends of Lake Forest Library. Fred was predeceased by his wife Madeline in 1993; his father Fred in 1972, who had been a LF chauffeur (1913-1916), LF Police Officer (1916-1927), LF volunteer Firefighter (1919-1923); and his mother Ruth (nee Peterson) in 1998, who had been a seamstress for The LF Sports Shop (1923-1959), now known as The LF Shop.

Fred is survived by his 2 children, Paula L Polito of Lake Forest and Gregory (Kathleen) of Hopkinton, MA; 3 grandchildren: Stacey (Will) Sperow of Chantilly, VA, Sharon Parmele of Fairfax, VA, and Christopher J Polito of Arlington, VA; and 3 great-grandchildren: Rosemary, Tyler, and Gabriel Sperow.

Visitation Friday, Jan. 29 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wenban Funeral Home, Ltd, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL.

Funeral Mass 10:00 am Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. Burial will be private at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Lake Forest, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). Info www.wenbanfh.com or 847.234.0022

Thomas Charles Kirby, age 55, of Northfield. Husband of Sheila nee Fitzgerald; beloved son of Carolyn nee Clark and the late Robert Kirby; loving brother of Kathleen Nowlin, Robert (Gerri) Kirby, James (Mary) Kirby and Julie (Hugh) Donohue; dear uncle of Kirby (Kevin) Doonan, Margaret (Brett) Williamson, Robert (Vanessa) Nowlin , Matthew (Jennifer) Nowlin, Stephen, Michael, Andrew and Daniel Kirby; great uncle of 7.

Tom” was raised in Glencoe, IL with his brothers and sisters.  He attended Central School in Glencoe, IL, followed by New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL graduating in 1978. He attended college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas graduating in 1982.  He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity at TCU.

Tom was an avid Chicago sports fan and followed all his teams with great interest.  He was a lover of his many dogs who were his faithful companions throughout his lifetime.  Dakota, Montana, Madison and Hannah were very special to him.  In addition, he had an abiding passion for food, politics and his family, most especially, his dear mother.  We will miss his dry wit and loving nature.

Visitation Thursday, January 28, 2016, 11:00 a.m. until time ofFuneral Service 12:00 p.m. Noon atDonnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077.

Interment is Private at All Saints Cemetery.

Jane Gardiner (nee) Heydt, 88, of Winnetka, IL. Graduate of New Trier High School and Northwestern University. Beloved wife of Robert Horace Heydt (deceased); loving mother of RG Heydt (Christine), Maggie Heydt, Liz Ferry (Andy); proud grandmother of Graham, Andrew, and Sam Heydt, and Jane and Charlie Ferry. A life committed to volunteer service and giving.

Memorial Service  Saturday, January 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Northfield Community Church, 400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to:
The Alzheimer’s Association
8430 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, #800
Chicago, IL 60031

Patricia Kutsch nee Marmitt, 91, longtime resident of Glenview, January 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry J Kutsch. Loving mother of Bonnie Jones, Kevin Kutsch, Patti Kutsch, David Kutsch, Joan (Bill) Heinzen, Mark (Cheri) Kutsch, and John (Stephanie) Kutsch and the late Christine “Christy” Gregory. Proud grandmother of David (Ali), Nick (Tieg), Drew (Katie), Dillon, Paul, Danny, Will, Bailey, Brandon and Greer. Great grandmother of Henry. Dear sister of the late William “Bill” Marmitt.

Visitation Sunday, January 31 from 3-6 pm at N.H Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd. (just south of Lake Ave. on west side), Glenview. Family and friends will meet for funeral mass Monday, February 1 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY, 10163 or Alzheimer’s Assoc., 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL, 60631.

Frank A. Panzica, age 95, of Wilmette, formerly of Orland Park, Glenwood, and Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Alice Panzica nee Dagen. Loving father of Pamela (William) Erhart and Frank D. (Sharon) Panzica. Dear grandfather of Garrett and Heather Erhart, Adam Panzica, and the late Brock Erhart.

Born the middle child of nine siblings, Frank was a very hardworking man with a good sense of humor. Early in his adult life he served in World War II as a Sergeant in the 125 2nd Army Air Force Air Transport Command. He spent time in North Africa servicing airplanes and was honorably discharged in 1946. He met his wife, Alice, at the Railroad Retirement Board, where he worked for more than 30 years as a Claims Examiner. He kept in good shape walking two miles a day to and from the train station and the office. He was married almost 50 years and had two children–boy and girl twins.His hobbies included collecting U.S. postage stamps with his daughter, participating in the Boy Scouts as an Assistant Leader with his son, and traveling across the continental United States with Alice.

Interment Saturday, January 30, 2016, 11:00 a.m. with a Military Honors Ceremony to follow at Saint Mary Cemetery,87th Street & Hamlin Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805.

A Funeral Service will be held at a later date at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette.

Agnes Eleanor Wierer Gnaedinger, age 92, Highland Park, IL, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2016, after a struggle with cancer. Agnes was born on January 21, 1924 in Berwyn, IL to Josef Wierer and Agnes Fau, who had emigrated from Czechoslovakia.

Agnes excelled at school and convinced her parents that she should attend university. She was the first in her family to do so. In 1941, she entered the University of Chicago as an undergraduate, studying biochemistry. At U of C she met her soon to-to-be husband, Robert J. Gnaedinger Jr., who was studying chemistry and they married in 1944. Bob continued his studies and received a PhD in Physical Chemistry. While Bob was aware that the research they were conducting at the U of C was contributing to the Manhattan Project, Agnes was not, until the FBI showed up at their apartment door, to conduct an interview.

Agnes would tell her children that to understand their work on the development of the bomb, one had to understand the extraordinary uncertainties and dangers that the US faced at that time. Agnes and Bob proceeded to move from place to place, following Bob’s jobs that took them to all ends of the US, finally settling the family in Highland Park, IL. Agnes raised 4 children through all the challenges of these continual moves. She had David while still in Chicago, Jean while in Champaign-Urbana, then Richard and Karl while in Phoenix. With the final move to Highland Park, she decided to go back to school. She attended Northeastern Illinois University and obtained her Masters in Science in Biology. She also studied under Professor Betz, with whom both Richard and Karl subsequently worked and developed the love of the ecology of the Illinois prairie.

Agnes joined the workforce and was hired to direct the GI research lab at Evanston Hospital. Agnes was a conscientious and hard worker. She had the added support and ideas from Bob, when technique or instrument issues came up. The children married and had children of their own. Dave and Yvonne Worrell married first and had two daughters, Katy Anne and Alison Marie, who are now married with children of their own. Jean and Antonio Noronha married and also had two daughters, Kara Marie and Bianca Anne. Richard married Monica Ovalle and they had Anika Gabrielle, Nicholas Hadrian, and Oliver Najib. Karl married Martha Marshall and had Melissa Ellen. There are also 4 grand-children, 3 boys: Robert David, Alexander David, Lucas Daniel Roa-Garcia and Elise Victoria Koehler. Throughout her life she enjoyed music, with season’s tickets with the Chicago Symphony and the Lyric Opera of Chicago as well as many classical concerts at Ravinia Park, IL.

Agnes was an avid reader and enjoyed taking an active role in managing her investments. A stroke hit her in 2009 but she continued to enjoy being in her house and having the loving family surround her. Bob had many health issues and passed away on May 24, 2002. Agnes continued to live in the house in Highland Park, being fortunate to have Karl, Martha and Melissa living with her.

Private interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Forest Park, IL, on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northeastern Illinois Foundation, www.neiu.edu. Please click on donate, then scroll down to designation and choose other, then type NEIU Foundation-Markham Prairie- 2460.

Antonio Chedid, M.D. of Lake Forest, Illinois moved on Friday, January 29th, after almost 80 years of a glorious and fulfilling life. He was born in 1936 in Palo Alto, Colombia, the son of Marie and Aziz Chedid, of Mexico City. He was the oldest of five children. He is survived by a family who loves him so much and is so sad to see his wisdom and energy leave their lives. He raised his family in Lake Forest with his loving and beautiful wife Houda. He leaves behind three children, Marie-Claude “Mimi” (James) Pacelli, Erica (T. Donovan) Eckhardt, and his son Anthony John (Frances).

Dr. Chedid had six grandchildren, George, the witty Teddy, Charlie, and the beautiful Charlotte and Genevieve. He was relieved to know his name would live on with his fiery grandson Anthony John Chedid IV. His children were so lucky and proud to have him as their loving father. Dr. Chedid was educated as a surgeon and physician in Madrid, Spain. He immigrated to the United States in 1968 and began his career at Michael Reese Hospital and the University of Chicago Hospitals. He was a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School and also a visiting professor at the Louis Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. He was a global authority in pathology and alcoholic liver disease and for a large part of his career, a professor of Pathology, Gastroenterology, Microbiology and Internal Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University. He published his research in every major medical publication in his field many times over.

A compassionate physician, he was always willing to help friends and strangers. A true physician, he always advised his students to become a physician only if they “had passion for the science of medicine, and empathy for the patient.” A true intellectual, he published two books outside of medicine, “The Phoenicians” and “The Idea of God.” He was an avid stamp collector of his home country of Colombia. An arm-chair philosopher in his spare moments, his favorite authors were Bertrand Russell, Herodotus, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Jean-Paul Sartre, Khalil Gibran, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Funeral Mass, 10:30 am, Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Meaghan Mary Collins, age 37; Beloved daughter of Philip and Deirdre nee Murray; dear sister of Thomas (Staci) and Brian (Katie) McGurn, her twin Maureen Collins and Michele (Michael) Keating; a very devoted aunt of 10; beloved cousin and niece to many. Visitation Thursday, February 4th, from 4 to 8 pm at the N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd. Glenview (South of Lake St. on West side of Street).

Family and friends will meet for Funeral Mass Friday, February 5th, at 11:00 am at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, a private family interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to MDA, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500A, Chicago, IL 60606 or Regina Dominican High School, 701 Locust, Wilmette, IL 60091.

Lesley Margaret Slee (nee Stidder) passed away peacefully in Highland Park Hospital with her family by her side on January 30, 2016. Lesley was born in Devon, England in 1955 and moved to Lake Forest with her husband Barry in 1979. Lesley graduated with a degree in Business from Peterborough College (England). She was a talented athlete and excelled at Rowing (Crew), Kayaking, Tennis and Badminton. Lesley was active for many years in several of Lake Forest’s social groups, and was a Trustee for the Forest Bluff Montessori School for more than a decade.

She was especially talented in Accounting and Finance, and respected for her Business acumen. For the past 24 years Lesley was the Chief Financial Officer of the Slee Corporation (Chicago), of which she was co-founder. Lesley is survived by her husband of 40 years, Barry, her daughter Kate, and new grandchild Addison that she saw born 3 weeks ago. Memorial Visitation 11am to 2pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Memorial Service 2pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Wenban Funeral Home. Donations may be made in Lesley’s name to the Arthritis Foundation, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2260, Chicago, IL 60601.

Robert Bradley Chodos Jr., beloved  son of Christina and Bob Chodos; loving  brother of Adam and Hudson Chodos; dear grandson of Laura Chodos and the late Robert B. Chodos, M. D. and the late Isabel Hudson Woods and the late Robert Matthew Woods; fond nephew of Andrew P., M. D. (Patricia, M. D.) Chodos, Lisa Chodos (Bill) Noonan, Amy Chodos Deluca, Linda Woods (the late Jerry) Bumbard and Bob (Deborah) Woods; Robert is survived by numerous loving cousins, friends and colleagues.

Robert lived and worked in Denver, Colorado where he graduated from the University of Denver in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Prior to that he attended New Trier High School in Winnetka IL, graduating in 2006.

Robert had a strong passion for the outdoors and helping others. He loved hiking, biking, tennis and golf, and became an accomplished skier during his 25 years of skiing with his family. He was deeply committed to a number of civic initiatives including the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, where he was a big brother and mentor to a young man for the past three years. He truly cherished his role in helping others.

After graduating from college, Robert worked for Wintrust Bank, Cohen Financial and Jones Lang LaSalle in their capital markets group. Most recently he was developing his own business in Denver helping to finance real estate projects through two companies he had formed, RBC Ventures LLC and BHR Realty.

Robert was a loving and caring young man who rarely failed to reach out to his many friends on their birthdays or other special occasions to wish them well or congratulations. He was always there for others and took great joy in helping friends through any challenges they faced. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues and those he touched.

There will be a service celebrating Robert’s life on Saturday, February 6th 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Ridge Country Club, 2100 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield, IL.

A reception will follow, valet parking will be provided.

In lieu of Flowers, donations to: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

From Donnellan Family Funeral Services

Brother Louis Gagnon, SVD, 89, passed away February 4, 2016. Loving son of the late Joseph and Mary Gagnon; dear brother of Paul Gagnon, Theresa Gagnon Bellizzi, James Gagnon and the late Charles Gagnon.

A wake service will be held Sunday, February 7 at 4 p.m. at Divine Word Residence, 1901 Waukegan Rd., Techny, where a funeral mass will be said Monday, February 8 at 10:30 am.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Techny.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Brother Gagnon’s name for the retirement of our missionaries at Divine Word Residence, 1901 Waukegan Rd., Techny, IL, 60082.

— N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home

Robert (Bob) Allen Koonz passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2016, at Evanston Hospital. Bob was born on February, 21, 1941, in Chicago, IL, son of Carl and Gladys Koonz. After graduating from Downers Grove High School, Bob attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He graduated from Wabash in 1962 and went on to obtain an MS in Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1965. Bob remained a loyal alumnus over the years.

Bob taught Chemistry/AP Chemistry at New Trier High School for over 30 years. He was a remarkable teacher who was very beloved by his students. He retired from full time teaching in 2003; however, he continued to substitute teach and tutor throughout his retirement.

Bob Koonz is survived by his niece, Katy (Steve) Weihe and his nephew, Nicholas Koonz, both of Atlanta, GA. He was great uncle to Kylie & Ian Weihe and Aya Koonz. Bob’s younger brother, Charles, preceded him in death in 2014. Funeral services are private but donations in Bob’s name may be made to Wabash College, 301 W Wabash Ave, Crawfordsville, IN. 47933. www.wabash.edu/giving/give or Mercy’s Home for Boys and Girls. 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL, 60607, http://www.mercyhome.org.

Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990

Valentino Biondi, 81, of Highland Park, IL passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016. Beloved husband to Neia and the late Mary; loving father of Roger (Joanne) Biondi and Julie (Bill) May; cherished grandfather of Daniel, Valarie, Marie, Andrew, Bradley, Melissa, Michelle; and dear brother of Ray.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4-8 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 10:00 am at St. James Church, 134 North Ave. Highwood, IL 60040. Interment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rainbow Hospice, 1550 Bishop Court, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

Joan Berger, nee Gold, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Cherished mother of Jeff (Judy) Berger and Mike Berger. Devoted aunt of Terri Victor and Wendy Funk. Dear sister of the late Marlene (survived by Leroy) Siegel. Memorial Service Monday 11 AM at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation at North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield. Contributions in Joan’s name to Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

James Sippy King (Jim), age 55, passed away suddenly at his home in Evanston on Monday, February 1, 2016.

Services will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopalian Church at 1509 Ridge Avenue in Evanston on February 12th at 12 noon, with Reverend Debra K. Bullock officiating. Private internment will be at at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, IL immediately thereafter.

An amazing and extraordinary man, Jim was born at Evanston Hospital on May 18, 1960 and attended New Trier High School in Wilmette. He had a great love of sports (go Bears, Bulls & Blackhawks!). Boating, jet-skiing, Dobermans, and vacationing at Big Sand Lake, WI, with loved and cherished childhood best friends Ric, Ernie and Dave were among his favorite things in life.

Jim is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carrie King; the love of his life– who absolutely loved and adored him. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Robert King and will be missed greatly by all, including his mother, Sheril King, brother Tom King (Lea), sister Sandra Moran (Oscar), beloved nephew of Jeri King and Brooke Simonds. Brother-in-law to Cindy Colar (Mike), Carole Fiducci (Phil) and Sam Fiducci (Stephanie). Amazing Godfather to niece Kasey Moss (Colin). Treasured uncle to Cynthia, Sarah, Alexandria, Bob (April), Samantha, Justin Elaina) and Stuart (Christina) and beloved cousin to Pam (Stephen), Beth (David), and Alan Simonds.

In lieu of flowers, prayers and blessings for Jim, his family, and the incredible life he led would be greatly appreciated.

— William H. Scott Funeral Home

Kevin Mark Drasler, 52, of Mundelein, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL after battling cancer for six months. He was born February 21, 1963 in Chicago, was a graduate of Lake Forest High School in 1981 and had been a systems administrator at the landscaping company, James Martin Associates.

Kevin was a talented musician and artist and was a devoted husband to his wife, Sheryl and a proud father to his 8 year old son, Joey. His optimism and courage after his cancer diagnosis last summer were an inspiration to all his family and friends.

Surviving is his wife, Sheryl Drasler and his son, Joey of Mundelein; his mother, Audrey Drasler of Gurnee; a sister, Karen (Steve) LuKanic; his father and mother in-law, Al & Joan Proia; his aunt and godmother, Beverly Koester and also by many nieces, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Drasler.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. until time of services at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Avenue (Rt. 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.) in Libertyville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made online at www.giveforward.com as an education fund has been established for his son, Joey.

For info: 847-362-3009 or sign the guestbook at www.burnettdane.com.

— Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, Libertyville