Roslyn “Roz” L. Blinski, nee Sommers, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Leo Blinski. Cherished mother of Bo Blinski (Barbara Ann) and Adrienne (Geoffrey) Eisenmann. Devoted grandmother of Michelle (Richard) Roth, Daniel (Jessica) Schwartz. Loving great-grandmother of Brayden, Noah and Wyatt. Funeral service Friday 10:30 AM at Northbrook Community Congregation, 2548 Jasper Court, Northbrook. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. Contributions in Roslyn’s name to Solomon Schechter Day School would be appreciated.

Forrest Dale Rose, Jr.

10 days before his 94th birthday Forrest passed away peacefully at his Highwood home, February 22, 2016. Preceded in death by his devoted wife for 63 years, Agnes Mary (nee Naughton) of Highland Park, he is survived by six loving children, Peggy Ann Buchman (Brian Hendrickson), of Mundelein, Bill (Maureen) of Highland Park, Patricia (Roy Scholtka) of Wauwatosa, Mary Ellen Rose of San Antonio, Kathy (John Di Tomasso) of Northbrook and Liz Rose (Mark Fisher) of Green Oaks, further lovingly survived by 19 grandchildren Joann, Laura, Cindy, William, Jennifer, Christina, Corey, Matthew, Bridget, Emily, Andrew, Nicholas, Robert, Clarice, Declan, Johnny, Jodi, Mike and Kyle, their families and 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Forrest was born March 3, 1922 in Highland Park to the late Forrest Sr. and Irene Rose.

He lived, grew up and raised his family in Highland Park. Forrest enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard as an apprentice seaman in December, 1941, WWII. He served as electrician aboard the USS Selstrom DE-255 the escort, patrol and guard ship of LCI Landing Craft Infantry and convoys worldwide until honorably discharged as the youngest Chief Petty Officer in May of 1946. His Ship engaged forces in 23 Atlantic crossings, Gibraltar and Casablanca in North Africa, French Morocco, Bizerte, Tunisia, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Aleutian Islands, Japan, Tsingtao China, Jinsen Korea, Pearl Harbor, Scotland, Liverpool England, Belfast Ireland, LeHavre France and Dutch Harbor Alaska. After several years of working at Great Lakes, in 1956 Forrest joined the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local 150 of Lake County, Illinois, and was a proud union Brother a JATC apprentice instructor, an Executive Board member, a great supporter of the 150 Family Christmas Party, Welfare Trustee advocate for college dependents coverage, well-respected electrician and member for 28 years and beyond, with his retirement in 1984. Forrest was fulfilled by bringing his son Bill (retired Brother) and grandson William Jr. (current 150 member Brother) into the 150 Electrical Union Brotherhood. He was a lifetime Cubs fan, church usher, Realtor and dog breeder as well as a member of Elks Club and American Legion 145. Forrest and Agnes loved to travel after retirement and went on many memorable cruises to Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and South America. The family is grateful for the end-of-life care provided by the kind people at Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, Glenview and LivHome, Skokie, especially Bryan, Ciera and Bim.

A memorial service will be planned in April at the chapel of Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 with private family burial following.

Edward M. Paluga, loving husband for 60 years of Rita O’Connor; Devoted father of Mark (Martha), Jonathan and the late David; Dear grandfather of Matthew; Dear brother of the late Robert and Martin.
Brief visitation 9:30 am to 10:15 am Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL followed by 10:30 am Funeral Mass at Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois, Lake Forest. Interment Lake Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of St. Mary.

Ellie Moderwell

Eleanore “Ellie” Bieg Moderwell, 81, of Lake Bluff, died at home Wednesday February 17, 2016. She was a graduate of Evanston High School and Syracuse University.

Loving mother of Julie Urban (Mike) of Mill Valley CA, Charles Moderwell (Lisa) of Lake Forest, John W. Moderwell (Jane) of Libertyville, and beloved grandmother of Nicholas and Alyssa Urban; Jennie, John C. II, Matthew, Grace Moderwell; and Luke Moderwell (Anna), Nathan, Elise, Jesse, Noah Moderwell; and great granddaughter Juniper Moderwell.

Ellie was a friend to all who knew her. Her zest for life included being an artist, an active member of five book groups, an advocate for political participation, and joyful attendant of Winnetka Bible and Christ Church Lake Forest.

There will be a celebration of her life at Winnetka Bible Church, 555 Birch Street, Winnetka, IL on Saturday March 5 at 11 o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Awakening to God Ministries or Winnetka Bible Church

Peter M. Jacobson Beloved husband of Barbara Jacobson nee Skyer. Loving father of Eric Jacobson. Cherished brother of Polly (Rick) Ehlers. Devoted son of Robert and the late Vera Jacobson. Adored son-in-law of the late Harold and Shirley Skyer. Dear brother-in-law of Mark (Karen) Skyer and Michael (Ligia) Skyer. Adored uncle, cousin and friend to many. Graveside services Monday 1:30 PM at Sunset Memorial Lawns, 3100 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, IL. In lieu of flowers remembrances to your preferred charity would be appreciated.

Deimel, Alice (nee Kaufmann) beloved and devoted wife of 63 years to John, passed away at her Glencoe home February 27th after a short illness. Loving mother of Thomas (Pier A. London), Jane McClarren (Todd) and Peter. Adoring grandmother of Ian and Kevin McClarren, Tegen and Mirae Deimel. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Florence Kaufmann of Highland Park, and her brother, Richard Kaufmann.

Much loved by all who knew her, Alice was the kindest and most thoughtful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and confidant. She enjoyed playing bridge weekly with her friends, visiting the Chicago Botanic Gardens, enjoying the arts, especially concerts at Ravinia, and time with her family and friends. She will be profoundly missed and in our hearts forever. Private family services have been held. A celebration of her life will be hosted on Thursday, March 3rd from 4-8pm at Northmoor Country Club, 820 Edgewood Road, Highland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Greater Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL, 60632 or Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022.

Edward G. Denten age 83 of Northbrook, IL. Beloved husband of Catherine Denten nee McKeever; loving father of Michael (Julie) Denten, Patricia (James) Bowe, Timothy (Margaret) Denten, Joseph Denten, Margaret Denten, Jennifer Elsey, Barbara (Mark) Lofstrom and Kate (Raymond) Marciano; proud grandfather of Andrew (Jennifer) Denten, Kimberly (Kevin) Clark, Michelle Denten, Ryan, Colin, Brendan and Aidan Bowe, Theresa (Jon) McGreal, John (Diana) Denten, Margaret Denten, Cassandra (Timothy) Mattison, Joseph (Tesa) Denten, Jared Denten, Alexander and Madison Elsey, Kristen and Eric Lofstrom, Dylan Newman and Catherine Scarlett Marciano; great-grandfather of Gianna, Dominic, Maria and Stella Marie Denten, Dean Clark, Elise and Caroline Mattison; beloved brother of Ray (Marilyn) Denten, Bill (Alice) Denten, Dorothy Garvey; reunited in death with Fran (Irene) Denten, Eleanor (Ed) Hirons, Arthur (Gloria) Denten; beloved uncle of many.

Visitation ‪Friday, March 4, 2016, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass ‪10:00 a.m. at Saint Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062.
Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:

Loyola University Chicago
Gift Processing Department 4336
Carol Stream, IL 60122

Loyola Academy
1100 Laramie Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

Saint Norbert Church
1809 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062

Suzanne F. Guyot, known to many as “Mimi,” passed away Monday, February 29th at Westmoreland Nursing Center in Lake Forest. Born in Chicago, IL, Mimi grew up in Winnetka, IL. She attended New Trier High School and graduated from the Emma Willard School in Troy, NY. She then went on to Northwestern University, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority.

Over the years, Mimi was involved with and participated in many organizations: Northwestern Settlement, Lighthouse for the Blind, Gads Hill Center, Peacock Camp, Boy and Girl Scout Troop Leader and the Parent Advisory Board of Kenyon College. She was most proud to be a member of the Winnetka Congregational Church where she served on several boards and was a lifelong choir member. She loved tennis, water aerobics, and singing–at any opportunity!

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, there was never a question that Mimi’s family came first. She was easily recognized in the community driving one of her brightly colored convertibles–top down and waving. Her caramel cake is legendary, along with Sunday family dinners. She was our lead shell seeker, sand castle builder, anything-grandchild related head cheerleader and will be greatly missed.

Mimi was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Guyot, Jr.; loving mother of Suzanne (Thomas) Lyman and the late John (Barbara) Guyot; proud grandmother of S. Charles (Kristi), John, Katherine and Madeline Hilbrant, David Doll and Grace Guyot ; great grandmother of Cameron Thomas Hilbrant; step-grandmother of Thomas IV, Bridget and Stephanie Lyman.

Memorial Service Saturday March 5, 2016, 4 p.m. at Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Winnetka Congregation Church Choir c/o the church or Journey Care Hospice www.journeycare.org.

Rudolph J. Iberle, 86, of Glen Ellyn, IL, formerly of Lake Bluff and Chicago, died March 1, 2016. Rudolph was born in Chicago on September 8, 1929 to George and Josephine (Schmid) Iberle. He was the owner of Iberle Marathon in Skokie from 1969 until 2005. Rudy was also involved in many civic activities; he was a member of the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest, the American Legion, and the Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade committee.

Rudy was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and Schwaben Verein. Beloved husband of the late Joan Bruno Iberle (2005); adored father of Ann (Daniel) Rak, John (Mary) Iberle, Frances (Michael) Snyder, Kathryn (John) Kuntz, and Carla (Gregory) Nowak; grandfather of thirteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother George. Also survived by his beloved cousin Raymond Schmid and sisters-in-law Barbara Colling and Eleanor Iberle.

Rudy was deeply loved and will be missed by his large extended family and many friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to INFANT INC. 1108 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 or Schwaben Verein 9534 Sawyer Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Visitation 2PM to 7PM, Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Funeral Mass 10AM, Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

After his courageous battle against Burkitt lymphoma, Michael Joseph Lanphere, age 29, breathed his last breath on February 24, 2016. Loving grandson, son, brother, husband, cousin, friend & coach. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Julie Cailin Devine of Manchester, New Hampshire, parents Don & Aimee Lanphere and brothers Kevin and Joe all originally from Glenview, IL. Mike lived a full, vibrant life in his 29 years. He was a snowboard instructor, coach, and rafting guide in Vail, CO.

Visitation Saturday March 12, 2016 11:15 a.m. until time ofPrayer Service at 12 Noon. The prayer service will conclude at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street Glenview, IL 60025.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: http://www.lls.org

Frances Jean Vanden Heuvel nee: Manfredini age 84 of Highland Park passed away on March 1, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, She was born February 15, 1932 in Highland Park, Illinois to the union of Battista Manfredini and Helen Antonioni. She attended Green Bay Road School, Elm Place Jr. High School, Highland Park High School, class of 1950, Northwestern University and Ripon College. She worked for Illinois Bell, Highland Park Public Library, Pasquesi Travel and Insurance and the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. She was a member of The Highland Park Women’s Club and the Immaculate Conception Church, Highland Park where she was a choir member and on the Liturgy Group.

Loving mother of Susan (David) Hosier of Morrison, Colorado, Mark Vanden Heuvel of Highwood, Gary (Lisbeth) Vanden Heuvel of Vernon Hills and Scott Vanden Heuvel (fiancé Sheila McCole) of Spring Grove. Fond grandmother of Jill Jamison of Evanston, Monica Jamison of Del Ray Beach, FL, Kathryn Vanden Heuvel of Waukesha, WI, Michael Vanden Heuvel of Antioch, Amber (Joe Eisenhut) Emken of Mt. Prospect, Sean Vanden Heuvel of Chicago, Megan Vanden Heuvel of Rolling Meadows, Megan Voit of Grayslake and Zoe Vanden Heuvel of Milwaukee, WI. Great Grandmother of Charlotte and Toby Eisenhut and Jaxon Jones. Dear sister of Robert (late Myrna) Manfredini of Key West, FL.

Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral mass 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park. Rev. Kenneth Anderson, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mooney’s Cemetery, Highland Park. Contributions to the John R. Crosby Foundation, 2348 Alder Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

William Howard Grant Jr. age 44, of Chicago. Beloved husband of Kara Grant nee Connery; loving son of Catharine Grant nee Chamberlain and the late William Howard Grant, Sr.; dear brother of Howard (Elizabeth) Grant and Catharine (Robert) Shea; fond uncle of  Mac, Molly, Lila and Sadie Grant, R.J., and Henry Shea; devoted Agnes.

Visitation Thursday, March 10, 2016, 4:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 5:00 p.m. at Saint Gertrude Church, 6200 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60626.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Loyola Academy
1100 Laramie Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
or
Leukemia Lymphoma Society www.lls.org

William “Bud” Ried, 89, longtime resident of Northbrook, passed away March 5, 2016. Bud was a WWII Navy Veteran and was an officer with the Northbrook Police Department for over 20 years. Loving husband for 65 years to Marian; beloved father of Michael Ried, Peggy (James) Hawrysko and the late Nancy Ried Spielman; proud grandfather of Ryan Ried Spielman, Michael W. Ried II, and Benjamin Ried Hawrysko.

Visitation Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 4 pm until time of remembrance service 7 pm at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview (just south of Lake Ave. on
west side). Funeral procession from the funeral home Friday, March 11 at 10:30 am to Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge for graveside service.

James L. Rohrabaugh, 82, of Northbrook, passed away March 3, 2016. Beloved husband for 54 years of Carol; father of Beth Ann Tarter, Bradley James (Margaret), Brenda Leeann, and Blake Andrew (Nicole); grandfather of Matthew, Caylor, Kristen, Maxwell, Sienna, Elin and Bella Karen; brother of Judi (late Ken) Fortman and the late Jane Shoemaker; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rohrabaugh started his career as a teacher in Seymour, Indiana and then was an administrator in the Fort Wayne Community School District. He retired after 23 years as the Superintendent of District 27 in Northbrook. He was active with the Northbrook Rotary Club and Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11 am at The Village Presbyterian Church, 1300 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The James L. Rohrabaugh Scholarship Fund, Northbrook School District 27, 1250 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062 or The Music Department of The Village Presbyterian Church.

William Robert Tazioli, 61, passed away March 10, 2016 at Loyola Medical Center after a long illness. Bill is survived by his mother, Irene, siblings Guy (Jody), Gail (Warren), and Betty. He was uncle to Elaina (Jeff) Good, Tyler and Victor. Also surviving is his friend Debbie Collins. He was preceded in death by his father Guido Santi Tazioli and his brother Anthony.

At an early age, Bill made good use of his photographic memory. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and easy-going manner. He never spoke ill of anyone.

During his early career with the Illinois Tollway Authority, Bill was usually first on the scene at many tragic vehicle accidents, placing the lives of others above his own.

After returning to college, he made a mid-life career decision and became a fixture at Great America in Gurnee as their heating and air conditioning engineer.

Bill’s hobbies included working to protect the Second Amendment, tinkering with his unique Lancia Roadster and humble Volvo and conversing with his many doctors on the North Shore and Chicago at their level of education.

A visitation will be held from 9 am until time of mass 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Immaculate Conception Church.

Jill Christine Vannatta, of Evanston, IL, died in her home, surrounded by her family on March 9, 2016. She was 45 years old. Jill was diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme in January 2014.

Jill is survived by her husband, Jeremy Vannatta; her three children, Peyton, Connor and Avery; her parents, Bob & Christa Huseby of Nashville, TN; her brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew, Craig & Nichole Huseby, Lily and Joseph of Nashville, TN; her father-in-law and step mother-in-law, Jerry Vannatta & Melinda Lyon of Oklahoma City, OK; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and niece, Seth & Rachel Vannatta and Riley of Baltimore, MD; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly.

Jill was born on January 11, 1971 in Omaha, NE. She attended Brentwood Academy in Nashville, TN followed by Northwestern University in Evanston, IL graduating with a political science degree in 1993. Jill remained in Chicago after graduation where she met the love of her life, Jeremy Vannatta, and joined Starcom (formerly Leo Burnett) starting her successful career in media. Jill was held in very high regard and deeply respected by peers and clients alike and drove significant growth of the agency’s Procter & Gamble and Kellogg’s accounts in the U.S. and abroad. In 1998, she was tapped to run P&G’s China media strategy from Hong Kong. Jill was an influential leader within Starcom and a critical contributor to its early success when it launched as a separate media agency. Ultimately, Jill served as an Executive Vice President of the company and member of the Starcom Managing Board.

 Jill’s love for horses started early at the age of five and continued through her life. Jill was an accomplished equestrian being named in the North American League Top 20, winning the Marshall and Sterling Finals for the Midwest, Illinois Champion for amateur adult and amateur owner, and qualifying for the Washington International Show, the Pennsylvania National Show and the National Horse Show.

Jill was a smart, fun, and loving mother to her three children. She was an active volunteer at her children’s schools serving as President of the School for Little Children Parent Committee and member of the Governing Board, room parent at Baker Demonstration School and Dewey Elementary School, and Parent Benefit co-chair at Nichols Middle School. She was also a total foodie, not only reveling in trying the hottest restaurants but cooking gourmet meals for friends and family.

A funeral is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL on Northwestern’s campus with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and honor Jill’s life. Jill’s ashes will be interred at the family’s cabin on Big Birch Lake in Grey Eagle, MN, a place Jill loved.

Jane Thulis, 65, of Lake Forest, died March 13, 2016 in Glenview, IL. Jane was born July 14, 1950, in Chicago, to John and Jane (O’Connor) Thulis. Jane is survived by her siblings, John Thulis, Terry Thulis, Mary Ellen Jenkins, Kate Dressel, and Elizabeth Wanner; Nieces and Nephews, Katy and Michael Dressel, Tracy and David Jenkins, Colleen, Kerry, and Erin Wanner; and 5 grandnieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jane’s name to: Journey Care Hospice Foundation, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025.

John Clemens, 64, passed away March 12, 2016. Beloved husband to Maureen, nee Dorgan; cherished father to Allison & Julianne; dear brother to Jim (Jane), Brian (Jenny) & Margie (Tom) Petrick & devoted son to Margaret & the late James. He was a loving uncle, nephew & friend.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. A mass will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, 220 West Huron Street – Suite 4003 – Chicago, IL 60654 or to www.alsachicago.org.

Ross Freeland

Ross Freeland, 41, Evanston, died March 14, 2016. Ross was born on August 5, 1974 to James Ross and Janis (Nothdurft) Freeland in Redwood City, CA. Ross earned a BS in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, and an MS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University. Ross also had a teaching degree, and was a teacher and baseball coach at Evanston Township High School. He is also part owner and Senior Head Counselor at Camp Highlands for Boys.

Ross is survived by his wife Anna; son Eli; parents James and Janis; sister Kelley (Daniel) McCarren; mother-in-law Ruth Brueggeman; siblings-in-law, Abigail Brueggeman, David (Julia) Brueggeman, Arthur (Elizabeth) Brueggeman, Margaret (John) Allen, and Matthew Brueggeman. He is also survived by his nephews Maxwell and Benjamin, and niece Emma.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 17, from 5-8 pm at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave, Lake Forest.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ross Freeland I’m Third Camp Highlands Fund, or the Evanston Township High School Baseball Boosters https://eths.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=joomrrg0.

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