Dorothy ” Dee” J. Vlasak

Obituary's Biography:

Dorothy “Dee” J. Vlasak (nee: Stephens), 77, a resident of Grayslake, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, September 23, 2017.  She was born July 29, 1940 in Chicago, IL to George and Mary Stephens.  Dee was a past president of the Lake County Mothers of Twins Club and of the Woodland school PTA and was also active in the Wildwood Women’s club.  She was the best mom and grandma, volunteering as a room mother at Woodland school and as a den mother for her sons’ Cub Scout Pack 71, along with attending school and sports functions for her children and grandchildren.  Dee enjoyed crafting, sewing, playing the slot machines at the casinos and was an avid Bingo player.  She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  Dee is survived by her husband of 58 years, Floyd, her children Laura Lee (Henry) Tussing, Linda (Daniel) Bouma, Diane (Robert) Scheuber, Joseph (Kelly) Vlasak, John (Diane) Vlasak, and Sharon (Corey) Clark, her grandchildren Adam and Douglas Tussing; Kayla, Kasey, and Jessica Bouma; Michael and Christine Scheuber; Benjamin, Christopher, Matthew, and Anna Vlasak; Austin Clark; and her brother Glenn Stephens.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Betty Ann and Lester.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday September 29, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday September 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral chapel with visitation beginning at 9:00 am.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.  For more information please contact (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.