Ronald L. Nootbaar, 78, a resident of Grayslake Carillon North and formerly of Park Forest, passed away Thursday December 11, 2014. He was born August 12, 1936 in Harvey, IL to Edwin and Frieda Nootbaar. Ronald had worked for Roberts Colonial House in South Holland. He was a vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and earned scouting’s Silver Beaver award. He pursued many hobbies especially stained glass. Ronald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris, his sons David (Sofia) Nootbaar and Mark (Karen) Nootbaar, his granddaughters Lisa, Laura, Lindsay, and Paige Nootbaar, and his siblings Gene (Vi) Nootbaar and Jane Nootbaar. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends of the family may visit on Monday December 15, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Theresa C. Kepler
Theresa C. (nee: Orlando) Kepler, passed away December 8, 2014 at Manorcare in Libertyville. Arthur her beloved husband left her to join God on March 8, 2005. Arthur was a very good husband, father, and grandpa. Theresa was born in Crivitz, WI to Joseph and Concetta Orlando. Theresa was one of their 10 children. Her parents had a very big farm located 14 miles from the town of Crivitz. She helped on the farm even though she disliked it. When she finished Crivitz High School, she came to Chicago and lived with her dear sister Carmella (Dominick Orlando). She liked her time living there and worked for many places in and around Chicago. One day she met this handsome man with a big heart, Arthur. They were married October 8, 1949. In 1956 the became parents to a sweet special girl and named her Deborah Lynn. Deborah attended Waubonsee College in Sugar Grove, IL, where she met the love of her life, Michael. They were married in 1978. Theresa has two wonderful grandsons Jason and Brandon Davis. Theresa is also survived by her sister Rosemary Lanzortta of Elkhorn, WI, her sister-in-law Vera Morris of Wildwood, IL, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Theresa was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vernon Hills for over 25 years. This is where Theresa met Pastor John Finnegan. Pastor John helped Theresa, especially when her devoted husband, Arthur, passed. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a funeral service commencing at 11:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reverend John Finnegan Center. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Jose M. Antillon
Jose M. Antillon, 87, a resident of Waukegan passed away Monday December 8, 2014. He was born July 22, 1927 in Guatemala. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday December 10, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday December 11, 2014 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. The interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122.
Allan J. Scheck
Allan J. Scheck, 74, a resident of Downer’s Grove, passed away Friday December 5, 2014. He was born August 15, 1940 in Berwyn, IL to Wilbur and Lucille Scheck. Allan was a graduate of the University of Illinois as a Pharmacist. He had worked for over 25 years with Outpatient Pharmacy in Chicago. Allan is survived by his son David A. (Renee) Scheck, his daughter Suzanne Marcotte, his grandchildren Nicole (Dominic) Cecola, Brittany Scheck, and Brianna (Aharon) Fay, his great-grandchildren Ariana, Kingston, and Kennedy Fay, Isaac Bowden, Vittore Cecola and expecting Giada Cecola, his brother Dennis (Maggie) Scheck, his former wife Terri Sadlowski, his friends Bill and Jim, and the staff at Outpatient Pharmacy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gerry Scheck. Friends of the family may visit on Friday December 12, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. A funeral service will be held on Saturday December 13, 2014 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Joyce A. Ronner
Joyce Arlene Ronner, aged 77, died peacefully on December 2, 2014 at home in Antioch, IL after a brief struggle with lung cancer. Joyce was born January 1, 1937 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Herbert E. Ronner and Amelia Barbara Steimle. A consummate mother and homemaker, Joyce was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She also loved to watch cooking shows and passed on her culinary talents to her children and grandchildren. Joyce’s passions were drawing, painting, and crocheting, and anything purple. She was also a sports fan who enjoyed Cubs baseball & Green Bay Packers football. Family and friends were Joyce’s passion and delight. She loved to travel and enjoyed many a road trip exploring the US. In addition to raising her four children, she also cared for other’s children in her later years. She is survived by her children Joseph Cutaia of Kenosha, WI, Dona (Fred) Beck of Sebring, FL, Paul Jaworski of Wildwood, IL and Barbara Ronner of Antioch, IL, her four loving grandchildren Brian (Jill) Lathen, Michael Schultz, Kellie Beck, and Allison Beck, and one great-grandson Gunner Lathen, her brother Herbert (Kathryn) Ronner, her sister Carol (Bill) Hatzmann, and loving nieces and their families. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday December 7, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a funeral service celebrating her life commencing at 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Lung Association 55 W. Wacker Dr. Ste 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Raymond P. Van Ryckeghem
Raymond Paul Van Ryckeghem, 48, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 30, 2014 at his home. He was born April 8, 1966 in Madison Heights, MI to Raymond and Terry (nee: Beneteau) Van Ryckeghem. Raymond was a proud veteran having served with the Air Force Special Operations. He was a computer geek extraordinaire, avid rifle shooter, and loved b-movies, motorcycles, and dogs. Raymond is survived by his wife of 8 years, Karin (nee: Jackson), whom he wed on June 3, 2006 in Libertyville, his mother Terry Van Ryckeghem of Utica, MI, his sister Michelle (Mike) Montano of Waterford, MI, his brothers Rick (Kelly) Van Ryckeghem of Dryden, MI and Allan (Sarah) Van Ryckeghem of Royal Oak, MI, his nephew Richard (Brianna) Montano of Oshkosh, WI, and a great-nephew Connor Montano. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Albert Van Ryckeghem and a sister Sharon Romelle. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday December 6, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute www.wewill.northwestern.edu/lurie (312)503-1656. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Laura L. Pakosta
Laura L. Pakosta, 58, a resident of Wildwood, IL passed away Monday December 1, 2014. She was born August 25, 1956 in Oak Park, IL to Albert and Clarice Johnson. Laura worked for Hollister Incorporated for over 5 years and for Temple Steel for over 13 years. She was devoted mother and grandmother. Laura is survived by her daughter Sarah (David) Jachym, her mother Clarice Johnson, her granddaughter Annabell Jachym, her sisters Carol (Mark) Galioto and Janet (Randy Gunn) Johnson, her nephew David (Tricia) Galioto, niece Christy (Jim) Zook, and her great-niece Eliana Galioto. She was preceded in death by her father. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday December 4, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. A funeral service will be held on Friday December 5, 2014 at 11:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Arlene V. Cederberg
Arlene V. Cederberg, 85, a resident of Berwyn, IL , passed away Wednesday November 26, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Arlene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Round Lake Park, the Ladies Aid, and the Dorcas Society, and had worked as an executive secretary. Arlene is survived by her children Richard L. Cederberg Jr., Michael S. Cederberg, Beth A. Jeffers, her brother David (Camille) Haffner, and her sisters-in-law Gloria Haffner and Elayne Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Louis Cederberg Sr. whom she wed on October 23, 1949, her loving and dear son-in-law Michael Jeffers, her siblings Anna Mae (Willard) Ott, Ruth (William) Meyer, and John Paul Haffner, and her brother-in-law Robert Weber. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday December 3, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday December 4, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Paul Lutheran Church 420 Greenwood Dr. Round Lake Park, IL. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the family of Arlene Cederberg. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
Ronald C. Bartoli
Ronald C. Bartoli, 74, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Friday November 28, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born January 30, 1940. He was a member of the Local 399 Chief Engineer. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, November 30, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Leukemia Association. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Darrel D. Hamblin
Darrell D. Hamblin, age 49, a resident of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in Kentucky on July 13, 1965 to Bert and Diana (nee Baker) Hamblin. Darrell loved to collect rocks, minerals, crystals and dragons. He also liked to fish and grow plants. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Seminary of Grayslake; his grandson, Michael Eduard Phillippe Seminary of Grayslake; his mother, Diana Hamblin of Kenosha; his sister, Edwina Epley of Kenosha; two nieces, Samantha Epley and Shaunna Epley; and a nephew, Alex Epley. He was preceded in death by his dad. Memorial donations may be made to the family. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Rachel E. Robertson
Rachel E. Robertson, 20, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on November 23, 2014. In spite of the years spent waging battle against her addictions, those addictions finally proved stronger than she. Rachel’s life was cut short, but during her time her with us, she touched many. May she find peace now. Rachel was born on May 21, 1994 in Santa Rosa CA to Regan Robertson and Stephen Toleson. Rachel is survived by her beloved son, Silas Sutton and Silas’s father, Jonathon Sutton, her parents, Regan and Stephen and sisters Ashley Perez and Shiane Toleson. Also surviving Rachel are her aunts Donna (Robert) Johnson, Julie (Larry) Fletcher, Sally (Jack) Traughber, Suzette Norrbom, Sandy Toleson and her uncle Thomas Toleson. Rachel is also survived by her many cousins who loved her dearly. Rachel is preceded in death by her grandparents Mary Ellen and Don Robertson, Juanita and Darby Brown, and her cousins Alexie Norrbom and Lisa Toleson
Friends of the family may visit on Saturday December 6, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.with a memorial service commencing at 2 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL 60030. A memorial fund has been set up in Rachel’s honor for her son Silas. Those who are interested in donating to this fund can find it here: http://www.gofundme.com/hw2h94
Dean S. Bakos
Dean S. Bakos, 71, a resident of Gurnee passed away Saturday November 22, 2014. He was born March 3, 1943 in Chicago to George and Mary Bakos. Dean was a veteran having served for the Army, had worked of IDOT (Illinois Dept. of Transportation) for 25 years, and was a beloved friend to many. Dean is survived by his wife Mary (nee: O’Connor), his children Daniel Bakos, Joie O’Connor, and Jessica O’Connor, and his sister Dorris Rizzos. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Joanne Hanges. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Susan M. Olk
Susan Marie Olk, 69, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday November 22, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 9, 1945 in Chicago to Phillip and Gertrude (nee: Zapf) Jaworski. Susan loved arts and crafts and spending time with her family. She loved flowers and gardening. Susan is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael, whom she wed on April 1, 1967 in Chicago, her children Penny (David) Dudley of Round Lake Beach, Tammy (Robert) Radvanovsky of Geneva, and Gary Olk of Round Lake Beach, her grandchildren Zachary of Round Lake Beach and Stephanie of Roselle, and her siblings Penelope of Des Plaines and Douglas of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a funeral mass commencing at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. All arrangement have been entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 for information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Theodore K. Krieger
Theodore “Ted” K. Krieger, 78, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Friday November 21, 2014. He was born July 29, 1936 in Sheridan, WY to Samuel and Lucille Krieger. Ted was a Army veteran having served for the Green Berets and had worked at the City of Waukegan Public Works Department for over 30 years. He was a loving and caring man to all who knew him. He had a large smile, a big heart, and an open door to anyone that needed it. Ted is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his daughter Jennifer (Tom) Mosby, and his siblings Tom Krieger and Sammie Krieger. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation is scheduled for Friday November 28, 2014 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Harley C. Villiard
Harley C. Villiard, 23, of Antioch, passed away Thursday November 20, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born January 13, 1991 in Waukegan. He was working for Greenhouse-A-Fex. Harley is survived by his mother Cynthia (Kevin) McDonough, his father Donald (Kathi) Villiard, his siblings Don (Laural) Villiard, Tanya (Thomas Rice) McDonough, and Timothy Villiard, his grandmother Rita McDonough, his girlfriend Danette Valentine, his nieces Lillian Villiard and Ila Rice, his nephew Wyatt Villiard, his favorite aunt Kristi Kunish, and many other aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Lynn and Eileen Villiard and Joseph McDonough. Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Grant Cemetery in Ingleside, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family of Harley Villiard, For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Matthew James Minjares
Matthew James Minjares, age 22, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born May 6, 1992 in Barrington to Joe and Monica (Cofer) Minjares. Matthew liked to collect pokeman cards, and play his Nintendo DS and loved the Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also enjoyed watching the Walking Dead. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Tracy (Mario) Aguilar of Chicago, Rachelle Minjares of Austin, Texas; his nieces and nephews, Adrien, Andrew, Alexander, Kyana, Isaiah, Christian, Jacob, Nathan, Alana; his aunt, Billie (Reid) Satzke; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his cat, Stewie. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, November 21, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, with a memorial service commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Matthew’s name to M.D.A., PO Box 97075, Washington, DC 20077-7258 or to Make a Wish Foundation, 640 North La Salle Drive, Suite 280, Chicago, IL 60654. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Carol A. Hoffman
Carol A. Hoffman, age 71, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m., at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Robert J. Redmond
Robert J. Redmond, 84, of Round Lake Beach passed away Friday November 14, 2014. He was born October 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Patrick and Dorothy Redmond. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday November 19, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday November 20, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Church 10 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL. Interment will follow immediately after the mass at the cemetery next to the church. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.
Nan E. Rockwell
Nan Rockwell, 66
Nan Eileen Rockwell, age 66 of Grayslake, IL, passed away suddenly after an illness on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born to the late Fran and Stuart Shoger on June 21, 1948.
Nan attended East Aurora High School, before attending Illinois State University. She was a great Navy wife, an active member in the community and taught English at Grayslake Middle School for more than 20 years. Nan particularly enjoyed the poems of Edgar Allen Poe, and much to her student’s dismay, loved diagramming sentences.
Family and friends were Nan’s passion and joy. She was a doting grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her five grandchildren.
Nan is survived by her husband Jim Rockwell, son Ben Rockwell (Julie) and daughter Emily Kane (Joe), as well as her sister Carole Datta and brothers Mark Shoger and Steve Shoger. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Lucy Rockwell (10), Molly Rockwell (9), Layla Kane (8), Addison Kane (6) and Eli Kane (3).
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th from 3pm to 7pm at Strang Funeral Home located on Route 120 in Grayslake, IL. The funeral Service will be on Wednesday, November 19th at 10am at Strang Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (http://www.lls.org/).
Diana M. Gross
Diana Mae Gross, age 64, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at her home. She was born in Fort Hood , Texas on January 21, 1950 to Kenneth Lloyd and Betty Hilma (Hetzel) Gross. Diana was a nurse for many years at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, having received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin . She later attained a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield . A member of the Village Church of Gurnee, Diana enjoyed teaching Sunday school for years. She cared for several aunts and her mother and father until they passed away. She was on a bowling team with her mom and enjoyed playing cards and board games. Diana was very generous with her time and resources. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Rosanne Gross, her niece, Amanda Gross, and her nephew, Adam Gross. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Robert and Donald. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Village Church of Gurnee, 1319 North Hunt Club Road , Gurnee , IL 60031 . Memorials in Diana’s name may be made to the Village Church of Gurnee. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road , Grayslake , IL 60030 . For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.