Joan Bellamy, 79 of Grayslake, Illinois, formerly of Lake Bluff, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Joan was born on February 3, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of the late Elmer Staufenbiel and Morelle (Hasenburg) Staufenbiel.

Joan was a bookkeeper at Academic Tutoring Center for many years in Highland Park, IL. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed watching New York Yankees baseball games and singing along to her favorite music. Everyone who knew Joan would tell you she was funny, smart and proud of her family. She will be truly missed by all.

She is survived by two children, Tricia (Greg) Vanover, of Windermere, FL., and Michael Bellamy, of Mechanicsburg, PA. Her brother, Russ (Kathy) Staufenbiel of Mundelein, IL. Her five grandchildren, Lauren Vanover, Emily Vanover, Makenna Bellamy, Benjamin Bellamy and Joshua Bellamy and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother Michael Staufenbiel.

A memorial visitation and service will be held on March 15, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 7:00pm. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Michael Matters Foundation. Their mission is to increase public awareness of Glioblastoma. They raise funds for research to find a cure, and to provide financial and emotional assistance to individuals and their families.

https://www.michaelmatters.org/

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Shirley (Beaudoin) Neshek, 95, formerly of Libertyville, IL and Green Valley, AZ died February 16, 2024, in Lincolnshire, IL. Shirley was born April 13, 1928, in Coleman, WI to Edward and Julia (Woulf) Beaudoin in her father’s cheese factory. She attended school in New London, Pound, and Goodman, WI and graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee, WI. She then attended a nursing program at St. Vincent’s Hospital in
Chicago receiving a nursing certificate in obstetrics and pediatrics. She worked at St. Michael’s in Milwaukee, eventually becoming a private duty baby nurse on the north shore of Milwaukee. Shirley married James A. Neshek on June 2, 1951, at Marquette-Chapel of Gesu in Milwaukee, WI. They lived in Marinette, WI, Rock
Island and Libertyville, IL, finally retiring in Green Valley, AZ and their cottage on Lee Lake, WI. Shirley worked as a Kelly Girl eventually being hired by Rust-Oleum in Vernon Hills in Human Resources. While living in AZ, Shirley was a docent at the Titan Missile Museum, member of the Lions Club of Green Valley and worked spring training for the White Sox even though she was a life-long Cubs fan! She was an avid bridge player, reader, traveler and member of URP, but family always came first. Shirley was Mom to her 6 children: Beth (Mark) Bobel, IL, John (Debbie) Neshek, CA, Mary Neshek, MT, Jean Neshek-Dowe, MO, Annie Sullivan, AZ and Laura (Paul) Pavlus, IL, Grandma to her 17 grandchildren and GG to her 14 great-grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her sister, Marilyn Fazer, many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her brother, Bill Beaudoin and sister Mary Nelson Charlier. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date at her WI cottage. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Accord Hospice, 400 Lake Cook Road, Suite 223, Deerfield, IL 60015.The family thanks the staff of Radford Green at Sedgebrook and Accord Hospice for their kind and loving care. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, Grayslake, IL.

Julie Ann Jonas passed away on February 11 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born on May 4th, 1967 at Highland Park Hospital and was the daughter of Marilyn and Joesph Jonas of Libertyville, IL.

To those who knew her, Julie was a strong presence; creative, adventurous, funny, smart, sharp witted, and a gifted artist and writer. Jul, as her friends and family called her, had a deep love for animals (cats in particular) and had a passion for travel, spending time at the beach, Mexican food and reading/writing literature. 

Julie worked as a travel agent throughout most of her life and studied creative writing at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She also traveled throughout Asia and taught English as a second language while living in Taiwan.

Throughout the many health challenges she faced during the latter years of her life, Jul always retained her fighting spirit and worked as an advocate for patients rights in the facility where she lived. She was stronger than anyone realized because she’d been through more than anyone could imagine- Julie had a genuine heart and a warriors soul.

She is survived by her Mother, Marilyn Jonas, her three brothers, Tim, Steve and Chris Jonas, her Aunt Lois Hart, her four Nephews Ian, Conrad, Adrian and Alex Jonas, and her long-time friend Susan Delphino. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Mildred Hart, her father Joesph Jonas and her aunt Dorothy Hart. 
A memorial will be held online on Sunday, February 25th at 2pm standard time. Please contact Tim Jonas at peegonew@yahoo.com if you wish to attend. Jul’s ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean.

Little wisp of beauty

Her tiny hand around mine curled

Sun rose in my soul -Julie Jonas

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto wwww.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Yvonne Jean Richards, age 85, a resident of Libertyville, IL passed away on February 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on June 13, 1938 in Nashville, TN to Charles and Ruth Mabry.

Yvonne is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Keegan) Sands, Karen (Mark) Dettloff, and Diane Johnson; her grandchildren, Jordan Knoll, Tristan Knoll, Maddox Sands, Zachary Dettloff, Ally Dettloff, Matt Johnson, and Cameron Johnson; and 2 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Devon Johnson; her sister, Shirley Barnes; and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12pm.  A visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral chapel from 11am until the time of service.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Roger Carl Johnson, 81, a resident of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away February 10, 2024 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was born August 20, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur and Marion (nee: Widman) Johnson.

He was a graduate of East High School in Rockford, Illinois.  He achieved his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago.  He was an Army Lieutenant and Green Beret who fought in the Vietnam War.  His profession was as an actuary.  At various times, he lived in Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Illinois.  He was an avid bridge player who was fun to be around.  He was an animal lover and was only shortly preceded by his 20-year-old cat Flip.  In his final year, he moved from Sarasota, Florida, up to Illinois to be close to his grandkids who knew him as Papa. 

Roger is survived by his sons Nathan (Julia) Johnson of Libertyville, Illinois, and Matthew Johnson who currently resides in the Philippines, his grandchildren Ethan Johnson, Aubrey Johnson, and Zoelle Johnson, and his sister Arlene Rippentrop of Rockford, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary Sutley.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with the service commencing at 1:00pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Anna Marie Fish, age 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born on October 29, 1952 in Key West, FL. 

Anna was a former long time resident of Wadsworth Il. She loved to cook and was often asked for her recipes.  She was great at finding just the right presents for her children and grandchildren, who she cherished.  In later years she enjoyed cruising with her husband and friends and being a ‘snowbird’ escaping to Florida for much of the winter.  She will be missed by all who knew her.  

Anna is survived by her husband of 26 years, Richard; her children, Sandra (Rob) Schneider, James (Becky) Wilson, Erik (Vera) Fish, and Timothy (Melissa) Fish; her grandchildren, Morgan, Nicholas, Hailey, Alex, Dakota, Montana, Timothy, Thomas, Erik, Emma, Billy, and Clara; her siblings, Freda (Shaun) Lundgren, Bill (Cathy) Durham, Patricia Roberts, and Fred Durham.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 10am until 11am, with a funeral service commencing at 11am.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Ellen H. Kerrigan, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2024 at The Auberge at Lake Zurich.  She was born August 20, 1943 in Oak Park, IL to Carl and Muriel Hasdal. 

Ellen was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grayslake, IL.  She enjoyed gambling with friends and volunteering for Save-A-Pet, and most of all spending time with her six grandkids.

Ellen is survived by her children Kevin (Wendi) Kerrigan, Kelli (Rich) Blakeslee, and Kerri (Steve) Diblik, her grandchildren who lovingly called her “Nonnie”, Kendal Kerrigan, Logan Blakeslee, Ethan Blakeslee, Joshua Diblik, Colin Diblik, and Quinn Diblik, her siblings Jack Hasdal, Ginny DiBianco, and Carl Hasdal Jr., and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lawrence Kerrigan.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9:30 am at the church.  Interment will follow the service at Willow Lawn Cemetery in Vernon Hills, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), or Save-A-Pet.  All funeral arrangements were arranged by Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.   

Janet “Jan” M. Mills, age 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away at Wealshire Assisted Living in Lincolnshire on January 9, 2024 after a long illness.  She was born in Melrose Park, IL to Will and Jerry (nee Spiller) Lechelt on March 3, 1942, twelve minutes ahead of her twin sister.  She graduated from Round Lake High School, Northern Illinois University with her Bachelor’s Degree and Concordia University with her Master’s Degree.  She taught at Ellis School and mainly at Murphy Grade School, loving her students and colleagues.  She also loved the UNO parties, luncheons with her friends, cruising, and road trips with her fur babies. Elvis was her big crush, lasting her entire adulthood.  She married Robert Mills “Red” in 1965.

She is survived by her son, Rob (Holly) Mills; her grandson, RT Mills; her sister, Judy Lechelt; her uncle, Ed Lechelt; and many loving cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her son, Bill; her sisters, Rita Jean Verge, and Nancy (Bob) Mims, her nephew, Zak (Jeannette) Verge; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Her husband, also, preceded her in 1972 after a gun mount explosion on the USS Benjamin Stoddert, off the coast of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. 

A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at a later date.  She will be placed in her husband’s grave, next to her son, Bill at Avon Centre Cemetery.  Donations to Sav-A-Pet, Alzheimer’s Disease, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Thanks to the staff at Wealshire for taking such good care of her.  Her life was filled with laughter, love, tears, and joy.  She will be missed forever.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Harry R. Goar, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 29, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 30, 1940 in Moline, IL to Harry and Ruth Goar. 

Harry served during the Korean and Vietnam War and retired from the US Army having reached the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.  He enjoyed playing golf and tennis and was an animal lover.

Harry is survived by his sons Tony (Cynthia) Goar and Ralph (Luis Alvarez) Goar, his grandchildren Alycia Goar and Andrew Goar, and his godson Jake Rauner.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Inge Goar, and his brother Robert Goar.

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with the service commencing at 2:00pm.  Inurnment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Save-A-Pet.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. 

Nestor Camacho Valencia, 31, a resident of Round Lake Prak, IL, passed away January 28, 2024 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  He was born August 28, 1992 in Mexico.,

A visitation is scheduled at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL 60030 from 4:00pm to 8:00am on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  The funeral mass will be Friday February 2,2024 at 9:30am at Saint Joseph Catholic Church 114 North Lincoln Avenue Round Lake, IL. 60073,  Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery \1920 Buckley Road Libertyville, IL. 60048. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Michael Robert Kropp, 75, of Round Lake Beach passed away on January 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center after a respiratory illness.

Mike was a caring and generous man whose gruff exterior and wry sense of humor kept a loose cover on his deep well of feelings. He is survived by his wife, Liz, sister-in-law, Margaret, ten nieces and nephews, and fourteen grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Margaret Kropp, his sister, Dahli Kroplewski and his brother, Richard. He grew up in the Lakeview and Albany Park neighborhoods of Chicago and attended DePaul Academy High School. Mike served his country as a Marine in the Vietnam War, and had many different jobs throughout his life.

A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 3:00pm until 4:00pm with the service commencing at 4:00pm. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Lorraine Elizabeth Amann (nee Deinlein), formerly of Round Lake, IL, died on January 26, 2024 at the home of her devoted daughter, Doris Robers, in Sycamore, IL.  She was born on July 5, 1930 to Frederick G. and Christine Mabel (nee Behm) Deinlein on the family farm in Fremont Center, IL, the sixth of seven children.  She graduated from St. Mary Catholic grade school and Libertyville High school.  She married Eugene M. Amann on July 15, 1950 and moved to Lincoln Avenue in Round Lake, just half a block from St. Joseph Church, which was to become a major focus in her life.  She did secretarial work at Anchor Coupling until shortly before the birth of her first child, David Frederick, in August 1951.  She was a full-time mother to five children, volunteered in the school office, was active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Altar & Rosary Society, the Right to Life Committee, and CCD classes. She attended mass daily, as well as Holy Hour devotions.  She was rarely without her rosary.

When her children were young she baked bread, and always had a fresh cake so that Gene could carry a piece to Rockenbach Chevrolet in his lunch box.  Summer mornings would find her sitting on the back steps peeling apples from the backyard tree for pie and applesauce.  She grew vegetables in a small garden and enjoyed flowers and birdwatching.  She was an accomplished seamstress, making dresses for her daughters when they were young.  Under Gene’s direction she sewed canvas, window netting, and zippers to create a covered wagon-style frame for the Chevy station wagon’s top carrier, which slept five during camping trips to national parks.

In 1989 Monsignor Hayes hired her to work in the church office.  She was responsible for the financial records, typed the weekly bulletin, and continued documenting sacramental records in her clear penmanship for thirty-one years.  She adapted to computer technology, and at 85 she learned to use e-mail.  She continued to work from home during the COVID-19 epidemic, until December of 2020.  Through the years priests as well as parishioners relied on her institutional memory.  She was known for her ability to keep sensitive information private, and for her accurate accounting.  Her work gave her life meaning and continuity after the death of her husband in 2005, and her son, David, in 2010.

When no longer able to live independently she was fortunate to have her loving daughter Doris, a nurse, welcome her into the Robers home.  Lorraine had done the same for her own mother, as well as her mother-in-law, Anna Freund Amann, when they needed care in their last years.  Lorraine continued to attend weekly mass after COVID restrictions were lifted.  Only doctor’s orders to stay home during winter weather prevented her attendance.

Her surviving children are Doris (James) Robers of Sycamore, IL, Carl (Rhonda) Amann of Bolingbrook, IL, Donna Frazier of Tulsa, OK, and Carole (Thomas) Wilson of Duluth, MN.  Lorraine’s other family members gratefully recognize the years-long commitment to Lorraine’s care that Doris and Jim and their family members graciously provided, with help from her son Carl and his family.

Lorraine’s grandchildren are Corin Robers of Dixon, IL; John (Jenelle) Robers of Sycamore; Kristine Amann of Bolingbrook, IL; Kaitlyn Amann of Nashville, TN, and Kassidy Amann of Seattle, WA.  Nia Mae and Turner Robers of Sycamore, IL are great-grandchildren.  All of Lorraine’s siblings preceded her in death: Emil, Joseph, Edward, and Bernard Deinlein, Genevieve (Walter) Carsten, and Marion (Jack) Henderson.

The family thanks Serenity Hospice for their sensitive care for Lorraine.

Though she loved flowers, Lorraine maintained that money would be more wisely spent for charitable causes.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. Joseph Catholic Church chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society:  114 North Lincoln Avenue; Round Lake, IL  60073; Attention: Mirella Cisneros. 

Visitation is scheduled at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL 60030 from 9:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, February 1, 2024 prior to the funeral mass.  The mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation in Mundelein, IL in the old church on Erhart Road where Lorraine was baptized, married, and celebrated her 50^th wedding anniversary on Thursday at 11:00am.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery just west of the church. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Velora Eva Wilhelm, 96, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 22, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born October 11, 1927 in Waukegan, IL to Michael and Marie (nee: Bobene) Jaremus.

Velora always had a knack for creating beautiful and unique crafts for others to enjoy. Whether it be her designing an elegant flower arrangement, stitching together gorgeous quilts or creating Halloween costumes for her grandchildren, Velora always put time and effort into each design making it perfect. She was a talented seamstress with skills not seen today.

Velora also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, baking delicious deserts in her kitchen and gardening around her home.

Velora was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that will be truly missed.

Velora is survived by her children Barbara Kasper of Grayslake and Kurt (Jocelyn) Wilhelm of Barrington, her grandchildren Lauren of Lindenhurst, Deborah (Shaun) of Waukegan, Ava of Wheeling, and Connor of Barrington, and her great-grandchildren Jaidyn, Shaun Jr., Elijah, and Wyatt.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Robert. 

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the service commencing at 12:00pm.  Inurnment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org (http://www.strangfuneral.org/) or contact  (847)223-8122.

Mary Ann Spillman, 80, of Grayslake formerly of Highland Park Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2024. Born on September 6, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary Ann was the loving mother of Jeff (Amy) Spillman, Diane Spillman, and Brian (Melanie) Spillman. She was also a cherished grandmother to Olivia, Evan, Ella, and Owen.

Mary Ann taught at New Trier High School in Winnetka and then went on to have a successful career at both Baxter Laboratories and AON/Hewitt.

Mary Ann was known for her kind and nurturing nature. She loved volunteering at her grandchildren’s school where she was fondly known as “Popcorn Grandma” and dedicating her time to the local hospital. She spent years raising funds for the MS Society. Her green thumb was evident in her love for gardening. Admired for her cooking skills, she loved listening to her favorite performer, James Taylor while preparing family meals.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo Spillman, her parents Stanley and Mary White, and her sister Joan (Philip) Egizio. She is survived by her sisters, Jean White and Nancy White, Mary Ann will be dearly missed by her extended family and friends. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Interment and private services will be at a later date.

The family asks that In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of Mary Ann’s caring and compassionate spirit.

All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.