Audrey M. Roeske

Published April 18,2018

Obituary's Biography:

Audrey Margaret Roeske, 91, of Grayslake passed peacefully on April 16, 2018. She was born August 14, 1926 in Chicago’s Kelvyn Park neighborhood to Paul Peter Christensen and Margaret Rosa (Schuele). Audrey was a parishioner of St Philomena, attended Barry School and Kelvyn Park High. Later the family settled in Grayslake where she was a member of the St Gilberts congregation. She is preceded by husbands Thomas R Irvin, married 1950 and Herbert Roeske, married 1971. Also a resident of Bourbon, MO from 1974 until 2003, Audrey is survived by sons Mark Irvin (Mary), Brian Irvin (Margaret), Neil Irvin (Denise) and Kevin Irvin (Colleen). Audrey was blessed with grandchildren Christina, Paul, Analysa, Benjamin, Jeremy, Steven, Zachary, Beth and Thom as well as 5 great-grandchildren. Audrey was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend who will be missed. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert’s Catholic Church Chapel, 301 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.