George Schlung

Obituary's Biography:

George William Schlung, age 77, of Antioch lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, April 2, 2014.  George was born July 28, 1936 to Jack Schlung and Peggy Molidor.  He was raised in Round Lake, IL and attended Allendale.  He met the love of his life Carol Johnson.  They were married for 49 years and together they had four children: Ron (Lori) Schlung, Tyanna (Jeff) Cannata, Charlene (Jack) Rabey and Denise (Jeff) Greinke.  He was blessed with nine grandchildren: Jennifer and Michelle Schlung, Alec, Jake and Paige Cannata, Jaime and Ashley Utter, Nicole Lidstrom and Jakob Greinke and one great-granddaugther, Vanna Lidstrom.  George is also survived by his sister, Judy (Ray) Richardson and many nieces and nephews.  George was a former resident of Round Lake, Fox Lake, and Hainesville.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Carol.  George worked at Spinney Run Farms, Ziegler Construction, General Iron and Lake County Grading  Company.  He also served many years as Trustee and Police Commissioner for the village of Hainesville and was a volunteer at Condell Hospital for many years.  He was a die-hard sports fan, avid snowmobiler, and loved playing cards.  Most important in his life was his family as he cherished attending all of his children’s and grandchildren’s school and sporting events.  Friends of the family may visit from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030.  There will be a visitation from 9:00am until 10:00am Monday, April 7, 2014  at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 265 East Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030, with the funeral service commencing at 10:00am at the church. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to www.relayforlife.org under Team Schlung or to the Mission Endowment Fund at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.