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Elisabeth DeKind Obituary
Elisabeth DeKind, 91, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away March 28, 2026, at Avantara in Lake Zurich, IL. She was born October 22, 1934 in Belgium to Leo and Bertha Polfliet.
Elisabeth is survived by her grandchildren Brian (Monika) DeKind, David (Ashley) DeKind, and Kevin (Cori) DeKind, her great-grandchildren Anthony DeKind and Sara DeKind, and her siblings Jerry Polfliet and Sonja Godbout. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 5:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 5:00pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
2
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
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5:00 p.m.
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410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
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