For the year 2023
For the year 2023
This page last updated: Tuesday, January 02, 2024
| 12/22/2023 |
I received an email from Legacy.com for WHS, that faculty member John R.
Liljeberg passed away at the age on 91 on 12/17/2023. His obituary
from Legacy.com follows:
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| 07/14/2023 |
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The WHS Class of 1972 lost another classmate to heaven. Rick Hoffman, age
69, passed away on July 14, 2023 at his home in Kuna, Idaho Rick was born May 12, 1954 to Fred and Helen (Cajka) Hoffman at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, Illinois. He attended Mark Twain Elementary School, Jack London Junior High School, and Wheeling High School in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling, Illinois. He married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Carlson, on March 2, 1974. Rick and Peggy met while both held after school jobs at the local K-Mart store. They were married for 49 years and raised two daughters. While employed by Culligan Water Systems he earned an Associates Degree in business management from Lake Forest College. Rick enjoyed a 35-year career in the water treatment industry, during which time he developed and manufactured reverse osmosis water treatment systems and received a patent for his designs. His work took him and his family from Illinois to Minneapolis and to Los Angeles. After retiring in 2017, he and Peggy moved to Kuna, Idaho. Rick enjoyed scuba diving, woodworking, gardening, travel, wine tasting and spoiling his grandchildren. In 2007 he took his mother on a trip to Tahiti, where he literally dived with sharks, and has the video to prove it. A business trip to Brazil made a great impression on him. Over the years he and Peggy visited Belize, Mexico, Canada, Florida, Wisconsin, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Las Vegas and New Mexico. They made a once in a lifetime trip to Prague, Czech Republic, the homeland of his maternal grandparents, in 2019. In 2022, he was confirmed as a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Nampa, Idaho. Rick was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Besse and his parents Fred and Helen Hoffman. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughters Jennifer Kornoely and Jessica Cox, sons-in-law Jeremy Kornoely and Jason Cox, grandchildren Tristan, Landon and Adriana, and brothers Cliff, John, Todd and Mike Hoffman. Rest in Peace Rick. |
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| 06/26/2023 |
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Karen Anderson Obituary Karen Kristine Anderson passed away on Saturday, June 10th at 3:40AM. She had struggled for years with Diabetes, NPH, and ESRD and was finally taken by Autoimmune Encephalitis. She was only 69 and lived a full life. Karen was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota by Catherine and James, both of whom have passed. After graduating from Wheeling HS in 1972, she went on to study computer sciences and language but never received her degree. Karen used her creative skills to become a cosmetologist but never really did more than help friends and family with haircuts because she started at the United States Post office, where she spent 35 years and after becoming a letter carrier. Became a supervisor, was an OIC in Cary Fox River Grove office and finally settled in the Libertyville Post Office. On September 4th, 1983, she was wed to Michael Anderson and in 1987 had a son named Travis James Anderson. Karen went out of her way to be the most caring mother ever and loved fully her son Travis! She was a fantastic and truly nurturing mother that always had loving things to say to Travis and supported him 100%! Karen was an accomplished crafter to the point where she and her husband would show their work and developed a business from it. Karen's heart always went out to others that had needs or were just down on their luck. Between the kids that lived in their house when they had nowhere to go to a 40-year-old woman that was close to being homeless and opened her home to her for 7 months! She was always quick to teach anyone the craft of the day and patiently worked with others to help them realize that they could do it also! Family was the most important thing in Karen's life next to her Savior Jesus Christ and she was the epitome of a "mama bear". Karen came from a family of 7 and is survived by her son Travis (Kaylynn), her sister Lisa, Mary, and Carol, and is predeceased by her sister Linda (David)! Her loving brothers are Gregory (Jodi) and Jeffery (Mary). The highlight of her life were her grandchildren Karsyn, Jacob, Daxton, and Emerson! Words cannot adequately sum her life up on one page, but she loved and served her husband, Michael, her family, all her nieces, nephews, neighbors, and church family! In short, she was a saint here on earth that loved deeply and passionately in all she put her hand to! She will be missed but not forgotten for all the lives that she touched! We will be having a celebration of her life service on September 2nd at the Long Grove Church where all that wish can regale us all with the memories of their time with Karen and they enjoy a meal together! Come one and come all to this blessed time of love and memories! Published by Northern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc. - Volo from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2023.
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| 06/23/2023 |
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I'm sorry to report that Chris Pienta passed away on June 16, 2023. The following is Chris's obituary from the Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights... Christopher Stanley Pienta, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. Chris was born in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Marie Pienta on December 5, 1954. He was a loving brother, fun uncle, and loyal friend. Chris will be remembered for his love of family and friends. He had an adventurous spirit, loved nature, and exploring the outdoors. He was a lifelong learner who enjoyed reading, playing guitar and a variety of sports. His laugh was infectious and his storytelling was often accompanied with delicious food, a fine wine or craft beer. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Marie Pienta. Chris is survived by his sister Anna McCann (Tim), sister Barb Ervin (Jeff), niece Laura Przybysz (Stephen), nephew Brian McCann (Emily), nephew Jon Ervin (Louise), and nephew David Ervin. Chris was loved and adored by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Visitation Monday, June 26, 2023, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, from 3:00 PM until the time of memorial service at 5:00 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Jun 26 Memorial Visitation Monday, June 26, 2023 3:00PM - 5:00PM Glueckert Funeral Home 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Jun26 Memorial Service Monday, June 26, 2023 5:00PM - 5:30PM Glueckert Funeral Home 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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| 06/13/2023 |
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Sad news to
pass along Joe Isbrant '72 passed away on June 8, 2023. The
following information was posted in the Wheeling High School
(Illinois) Obituaries Facebook group late last night by Joe's
younger brother John '78...
Joseph
(Joe) Edward Isbrandt, 68, previously of Prospect Heights,
IL., currently residing in Prosper, Tx passed away suddenly on
June 8, 2023. Joe was born on August 8, 1954, to Ethelyn
Frances (Molandro) and Marvin John Isbrandt in Chicago,
Illinois.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Betsy Ann (Birkett) James of Prosper, Texas, previously of Arlington Heights, IL. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings, James Isbrandt of Mobile, AL., John (Diane) Isbrandt of St. Charles, IL., and Steve Isbrandt of Palatine, IL., as well as his treasured nieces and nephews, Brianna (Eugene) Michael, Erik Isbrandt and Alyssa Isbrandt. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Ethelyn and Marvin Isbrandt.
Joe was an
avid sports fan especially of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago
Bears. He was a loving dog dad to his pets Buck, Sally, Penny
and now Lottie. He was a loyal employee at Chase Bank working
as a
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Joe’s biggest attribute, however, was his deep sense of loyalty and commitment to his wife, family and friends. His ability to lend an ear or problem solve will be truly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at Kolssaks Funeral Home, 189 S Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL on Thursday June 22 from 4-7pm.
Rest in
Peace Joe.
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| 01/01/2023 | Happy New Year! There are still 127 member of the Class of 1972 missing. |
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