Torrance Brett Paydon, 67, a resident of Round Lake, passed away November 9, 2014 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born August 18, 1947 in Aurora, IL to Royce Harlan and Jacqueline Mae (nee: Landry) Paydon. Brett was an avid Disney fan and loved to fish. Brett is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathy, whom he wed on June 24, 1972 in West Chicago, his daughter Stacey LeAnne (Thomas) Van Zeyl of Third Lake, his grandson Dylan Nicholas Van Zeyl, and his father Royce Harlan Paydon. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother Gale Royce Paydon. Friends of the family may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 25519 W. Ill. Route 134 Ingleside, IL 60014 with a memorial service commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held privately at Avon Centre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Ronald O. Crane
Ronald O. Crane, age 86, of Round Lake Park, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Elkhorn, WI. He was born January 3, 1928 in Chicago. An auto parts manager throughout Lake County for many years, Ron raced cars at Wilmot and Waukegan. He also was a musician and played piano. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Harry) Allender and Jan (Rick) Schwede; his grandchildren, John, Keith, Lisa, Amy and Eric; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothie, who he married in 1945, and four brothers. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 with funeral services commencing at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Daniel Moline
Daniel Moline, 89, of Gages Lake, IL died peacefully at home on the evening of October 23, 2014. At the time of his death, he was in the company of several family members and one very dear friend. Dan was born in the town of New England, North Dakota and spent his early life working on farms in North Dakota and northern Illinois. In 1943 he entered the US Army and proudly served in the European theater during WW II. After the war, Dan returned to the Waukegan area and worked as a maintenance technician in local industry. In 1948, Dan met and married Gladys Shumaker of Zion, IL and together they raised their family in North Chicago, Waukegan, Gurnee, and Gages Lake . During their early years of marriage, Dan built two separate homes for the family while working his regular job. Dan retired from Abbott Laboratories in 1981 and continued to operate a small appliance renovation and repair business he had started while still working at Abbott. As an early recycler, Dan returned hundreds of appliances to service that were otherwise destined for the scrap heap. After Gladys died unexpectedly in 1988, Dan also spent time in California helping his son build a custom home. In 1991, Dan met and married Joanne Bargren of Kenosha, WI. They spent 23 wonderful years together. Dan was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dan was a mechanical wizard whose knowledge and skills belied his limited formal education. He was a carpenter, electrician, plumber, mechanic home builder and remodeler, appliance repair expert, inventor, tinkerer, and a teacher of those skills to anyone who wanted to learn how to “do-it-yourself”. In his spare time, Dan was an avid fisherman. He loved taking his extended family to the piers on Lake Michigan to fish for perch and all who fished those waters soon learned the accuracy of Dan’s adage that “when the wind’s from the west, the fishing is the best”. He looked forward each summer to the family fishing trips to northern Wisconsin where the catch was always plentiful. In his later years, Dan was able to fish the waters of Missouri, Canada, and the Pacific coast of California, Washington, and Oregon and enjoyed amazing success in these waters as well. Dan was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. Those who spent time with him over the years recognized him as a truly kind individual. He will be fondly remembered and truly missed by those who had the privilege of sharing their life with him.
Dan is survived by his wife of 23 years, Joanne (nee: Bargren), his children Loren (Veda) of Centralia, WA, Gale (Kris) of Briones, CA, Stephen of Chicago, IL, and Cheryl of Waukegan, IL, his grandchildren Jason Moline of Aberdeen, WA, Melissa Moline of Olympia, WA, and Shaun Moline of Aberdeen, WA, his 8 great-grandchildren, and his siblings Delma Kozlowski of DeKalb, IL, Selma Zastrow of Wausau, WI, and Rosella Garbbert of Sycamore, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Ida Moline, his brother Therman Anderson, his sisters Doris and Lorena, and his first wife Gladys (nee: Shumaker).
A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday December 11, 2014 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a memorial service to commence at 11:00am at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church 285 E. Washington St. Grayslake, IL. An inurnment will be privately held on Friday December 12, 2014 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Zion, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for chosen charities.
Elsie A. Thomas
Elsie A. Thomas, age 88, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born in Chicago on April 15, 1926 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. A homemaker, Elsie was a Den Mother for Troop 73 for many years. She is survived by four children, Charles (Brenda), Saline (Allen) Leckman, John (Susan), and Kevin (Marijeanne); 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Driscoll. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 2003. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road in Grayslake with the funeral service commencing immediately following the visitation at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park and will be private. For information please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Kenneth J. Thompson
Kenneth “Ken” J. Thompson, 67, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday October 27, 2014. He was born April 22, 1947 in Waukegan, IL to Jack and Lois Thompson. Ken was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. He was most recently retired from Abbott Labs and was an avid fisherman. Ken is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 44 years, Diana, his children Jennifer Moreno, Melissa Thompson, and Douglas Thompson, his grandson Gabriel Moreno, and his sisters Jackie (Richard) Zimmerman and Karen (Dexter) Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends of the family may visit from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Frank Loebbaka
Frank Loebbaka, age 66, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. also at Strang Funeral Chapel followed by interment at Avon Centre Cemetery. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Shirley Stender
Shirley Stender, 76, a life-long resident of Round Lake, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Chicago and was a bookkeeper for many years. Shirley is survived by three children, Scott (Janice) Stender, Jim (Cindy) Stender, and Vickie (Jerry) Wicinski; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, who passed away on July 18, 1990, whom she married on August 25, 1956; her parents, Joseph (Lucille) Leber; and her sister, Linda Loring. There will be a celebration of life for Shirley on Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Kristof’s, 421 West Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach. 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.
Marion I. Schmidt
Marion I. Schmidt (nee: Gustafson), 96, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014. She was born August 8, 1918 in Chicago, IL to Jerry and Judith Gustafson. Marion is survived by her son Wayne (Nancy) Schmidt, her grandkids, Paula (Mick) Fessl, Wayne (Bridget) Schmidt II, Michael (Jennifer) Schmidt, William (Maria) Schmidt, Susan (Steve) Tunberg, 16 great-grandkids, 2 great-great-grandkids, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband William and her sons Ronald and Howard. All services were privately held and arranged with Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Gladys A. Pratt
Gladys A. Pratt, 90, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She was born August 13, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Andrew and Axa Gustafson. Gladys loved to play Scrabble and Bingo. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and loved watching game shows. Gladys is survived by her sons Steve (Kathryn), Danny, and James (Lorraine), her grandchildren Brian (April), Betsy (Karl) Davis, Amy (Kevin) Brown, Derrick, Nicole, Melissa (John) Weldon, Heather (Matthew) Totin and Eric, and her 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim Pratt, and her sisters Elsie and Sigrid. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., October 23, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday October 24, 2014 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. The interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Myrtle R. Rosemeyer
Myrtle R. Rosemeyer, 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday October 14, 2014. She was born June 20, 1922 in Withee, WI to Frederick and Ella Taylor. Myrtle was a teacher at Avon Center school for over 50 years. After retiring she taught CCD at St. Gilbert and St. Joseph Catholic churches. Myrtle volunteered with PADS and many other charitable organizations. She was a member of St. Gilbert parish. Myrtle is survived by her husband of 71 years, Robert Gerald, her sons Robert E. (Jacqueline), Gerald L. (Kathryn), Jon M. (Bonny), James D. (Margaret), Daniel T., Marc A., and Glenn A. (Zenaida), her 11 grandchildren, her 6 great-grandchildren, and her sister Pearl Warrens. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 3 sisters, and her 3 brothers. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday October 19, 2014 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday October 20, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Catholic Charities of your choice. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Reasons You Should Pre-Plan Your Funeral Arrangements
Let’s face it; nobody likes to talk about their mortality or the death of loved ones. While it’s a natural part of life, there’s still a certain taboo around discussing death. Unless you’ve discovered a way to live forever, it’s important that you plan accordingly for your funeral arrangements while you’re still around. Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium can help you with your pre-planning arrangements, proceedings, and paperwork to make it easier for your family when your time comes. We’ll sit down with you and discuss your ideas, wants, needs, and other specifics in a friendly and comfortable environment. When you take the time to plan for your final resting place and memorial service, you take some of the weight off the shoulders of your loved ones. If you’re still not convinced why this is a great idea, we’ll dive into some more reasons.
Lighten the Load a Bit for Your Grieving Family Members
After you pass, the grieving process hits everyone differently. It’s enough of an emotional rollercoaster to deal with your death. Now your family members have to plan a ceremony, arrange a cremation or burial site, find a funeral home and director, and much more. Think of this as an opportunity to pay it forward and ease your passing for your loved ones. Your family will appreciate that you took the time to plan ahead, letting them focus on their recovery and the memories you shared together.
Ensure Your Final Wishes Are Met
If you’ve never discussed your final arrangements with your family members before, how will they know how you wish to be treated once you’re gone? Planning ahead helps to relieve your family from having to make difficult decisions regarding your funeral, especially during their mourning period. Additionally, when you plan your own proceedings, you guarantee your memorial service is the best representation of who you are, allowing your friends and family to celebrate your life. Maybe you don’t care for poems, songs, or tear-inducing speeches. Make your final wishes known on paper by planning accordingly.
Pre-Pay the Costs of Your Services and Memorial
There has been a rising trend of people paying for their own memorial services ahead of time so that they don’t feel guilty about their loved ones paying. You can easily make arrangements before your passing about payment for your proceedings. We can accommodate your payments from an estate, trust fund, or other option to go towards your funeral costs. This process lets you rest a little easier knowing you didn’t put an additional weight on your family to pay for your passing. Additionally, this can help prevent your family members from making rash decisions about spending too much when you may have wanted a simple service. Grief often makes simple decisions difficult. Take an extra step to lighten the impact on your loved ones.
Secure Your Funeral Plans without Price Shifts
Either due to inflation or the overall cost of memorial service prices, planning ahead now locks in your payment. You won’t have to worry about your family paying extra for your services due to unforeseen expenses. At Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, we honor your contribution and lock you in for your services at the price discussed. We can talk to you more in-person or over the phone on this aspect to clear up any questions.
It’s Fast, Easy, and Convenient
The less time we spend talking about death, the better. We make the entire process of planning for your memorial services quick and efficient. We’ll go over every detail with you in a friendly and concise matter so you can plan your funeral and get on with living your life. Compare the costs of caskets, urns, and other aspects in our inviting space. We’re not salespeople. We just want you to enjoy the peace of mind that you’re comfortable with your passing and that you’ve done all you could to make it easier for your family.
Be Remembered for You, Rather Than Somebody Else’s Ideas
A funeral service is a celebration of life. In this instance, your life. You want to be remembered on your terms. When you pre-plan for your service, you let us know exactly how you want everything to proceed. We can include tributes and ideas that reflected you for who you really were, including your personality, lifestyle, and even budget. Make it personal for your family so that they don’t have to worry about honoring you correctly. Each step of pre-planning your memorial service makes it easier for your loved ones during your passing. Be there for them in ways that you can no longer be.
Call Strang Funeral Chapel Today to Plan for Your Funeral
A lot goes into a funeral service. Pre-planning for your own funeral allows your family and loved ones their own time to grieve without worrying about selecting the right aspects of your memorial. At Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, we’ll listen to you and make sure all of your wishes get carried out during your funeral. Come to us with your ideas, and we’ll get you squared away. Contact us today to get started.
Stages and Symptoms of Grief
Everyone grieves in their own ways. One central thing that unites all of us is a basis for a cycle of grief. Most people believe the stages of grief are a linear path that one follows when dealing with the death of a loved one. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The real aspect is that grief is a cycle. It’s personal, messy, and everyone experiences it differently. We’re human. We don’t process feelings through a simplified roadmap that outlines how we’re supposed to feel each day. There isn’t a checklist that lets you leave your feelings of anger and transition into bargaining. It’s OK to feel lost along the way.
The stages of grief are not concrete ideas of how to cope with your situation. They are a way for us to feel connected. When we know that other people also experience these feelings, it gives us some hope and warmth that we’re not alone. The stages of grief also help provide explanations for how you’re feeling and what you’re going through. We hope this blog brings a bit of understanding and clarity to your emotions, no matter how you’re feeling. While you’re reading through this, understand that we’re all different, and no piece of literature will completely explain your feelings, and that’s OK. We’re not meant to be categorized. Feel free to skip around to the section that you best feel connected to at the time.
Denial
After immediately dealing with tragedy, you’ll feel a wave of different emotions. One that stands out to many people is denial. You’ll feel like this isn’t happening, that you’re in a bad dream, or that things will get better. Usually, we start denying experiences to give us more time to attempt to process new information. While it’s difficult to control how you’re feeling, it’s important to know that the longer you spend denying something, the more it bottles up, leading to a more difficult realization. Other common terms associated with the denial portion are fear, shock, confusion, elation, and avoidance.
Anger
Anger is often associated with denial. Many resort to anger to deal with their feelings. They’ll lash out, say things they don’t mean, and cause harm to those around them. While you know that the person or object you’re angry at isn’t at blame, it will be hard to gain control of your feelings to realize this fully. Anger is a coping mechanism we use to hide. Anger doesn’t always mean a violent rage. Internal anger is just as normal. Some may linger in this emotional state longer than others. The crucial part of getting through this is not letting your anger affect yourself or those around you. You will get through this, and this is just one aspect along the way. As your anger subsides, you may notice a feeling of relief, accompanied by rational thinking. Common associates of anger are anxiety, irritation, and frustration.
Bargaining
Along with other emotions, bargaining encompasses a variety of feelings. You can feel helpless and especially vulnerable. Even the slightest sight of something that bothers you can send you into a spiraling pit. It’s OK. During this time, try to remind yourself that you’re still in control. You will be affected by your emotions, but they do not own you. You may find yourself thinking that you could have done something differently or been a different person. You may bargain or attempt to make a promise to put off other feelings of grief. You may struggle to find the meaning in yourself, or in life. In order to overcome these feelings, it’s important to reach out to others around you. You may feel the need to tell your story. This is part of the healing process. Remember that you’re not alone.
Depression
There’s a common misconception about depression that those experiencing it are just sad. Depression is far from easily-described, especially by those who have it to those who have never experienced it. Opposite the anger and denial feelings, depression mostly shows up as a complete shut-down from other emotions. Depression doesn’t have a face. It doesn’t show up as something other people can immediately notice. You may feel the need to isolate yourself from others and deal with your feelings alone. You may even be functioning at work and with friends, but the feeling is still there, looming. You may feel like you’re in a fog or a hazy dream. In order to start the path to recovery, we must accept where we are. The vital steps to take to overcome these emotions are reaching out to others and sharing your experiences. While everyone copes in their own way, social interaction has proven to let those come to terms with their feelings. The feelings of depression are the least likely to be associated with a “stage” of grief, as they overarch the entire process. Other associated phrases with the depression stage include overwhelmed, hopelessness, hostility, and feelings of flight.
Acceptance
The word acceptance may have a positive inflection to it, but it doesn’t mark the end of your journey. Like the other emotions surrounding grief, you can feel anger and depression while still accepting what has happened. Acceptance is a state that you no longer deny or bargain with your situation. It doesn’t mean you have moved on, but it’s a starting point for hope and recovery. You can come to terms with what has happened to you, and you’re starting to gain control of your life. You’re ready to explore new options, make connections, and start making changes. Just like every other emotion, everyone feels differently about it. The important part is to look at it as an “I’m having more good days than bad” situation. There will always be waves of emotions coming back to you, and that is perfectly normal. How you deal with these waves is up to you.
Professional Assistance with Grieving in Grayslake, IL
If your loved one has recently passed away, sometimes it’s easier for somebody else to help you with proceedings. Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium takes the extra steps to help you cope, taking care of memorial services while you process your grief in your own way. Contact us today for more information on our funeral services and how we may be of assistance to you and your family.
Shirley Jean Stramel
Shirley Jean Stramel, 75, of Round Lake passed away on October 13, 2014 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. Shirley was born on February 11, 1939 in Chicago to Maurice, Ella Cuzzo nee Beilfuss. Shirley love the Bears, and the Blackhawks, she was an avid reader, and enjoyed trips to Las Vegas.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years Donald Stramel whom she wed on December 1, 1956 in Chicago, her children Terry(Joan) Elmhurst, Tom(Marie) Boling Brook, Dave Round Lake, Rick(Chris) Elmhurst, Linda(Dominick) Fedele Villa Park, her grandchildren Nick, Dan, Tim, Allison, Laura, Erica, Ryan, Joseph, Ashley, Michael, Stephanie, Jacob, Joe, Thomas, her great grandchildren Harrison, Eli, Layla, Colton, Maddox, her siblings Betty of Florida, Patricia of Roselle, Robert(Diane) Roselle.
Shirley was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents, 2 sisters Maureen, Gloria. Their will be a public visitation at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E, Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il 60030 on Wednesday October 15, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., a funeral service for Shirley will be on Thursday October 16, at 10:00 A.M, at the funeral chapel, following the service burial will follow at MaryHill Cemetery 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, 60714 for information please call Strang Funeral Chapel (847)223-8122
Donald R. Twomey
Donald R. Twomey, age 79, of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully in the company of his family at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born February 22, 1935 in Chicago to Harold R. and Ann E. (Rowan) Twomey. He attended Warren Township High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Donald loved computers and was a news addict. He enjoyed watching the Bears and, in recent years, riding his motorcycle. After retirement Don enjoyed socializing with a group of friends who called themselves “The Counter Intelligence”. He also walked with a group that meets at Gurnee Mills. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Julie, whom he married in Waukegan on April 2, 1970; three sons, James (Lisa) of Kenosha, WI, Victor (Myrna) of Inverness, FL; Matthew (Vicki) of Palatine; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Irina) of Rhode Island and one sister, Gerry of Highland Park. Don was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Jeffrey, and a brother, Robert. Friends of the family may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the funeral service commencing at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Chloe A. Behenna
Chloe A. Behenna (nee Brown), age 80, of Round Lake Beach and formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at her home. She was born in Chicago on August 6, 1934. Chloe is survived by her son, William M. (Laurie) Behenna; daughter, Kimberly A. (John) Nizzi; son-in-law, Jeffrey Harmon; and her grandsons, William M. Behenna Jr., Jonathan E. Behenna, Brett W. Harmon, and Blake M. Harmon. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Behenna, who passed away in 2002, whom she married on February 2, 1951. All services are private. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Wayne “Whop” Malizio
Wayne “Whop” Malizio, age 67, of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Evanston to Frank and Arline (Norman) Malizio. A Vietnam vet, Wayne loved motorcycles and was a member of the Sojourners motorcycle club. He was also an avid clock maker. He is survived by his mom, Arline Malizio; his three brothers, Phil (Patricia) of Lake Villa, Larry (Marj) of Libertyville, and Norm (Jana) of Mundelein; one niece, Gina; three nephews, Shawn (Lara) of Lake Forest, Todd (Christi) of Gilberts, and Michael of Mundelein; and one great-nephew, Cole. Wayne’s dad, Frank, preceded him in death. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org. Everyone is invited at the end of the visitation at 4:00 p.m. for Wayne’s last prayer.
John B. Plutz
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John B. Plutz
John B. Plutz, age 83, of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born in Chicago on April 20, 1931 to John and Loretta (Smith) Plutz. John served in the Marine Corp, was a retired fireman, and was a member of IAFF Local 471. A sports enthusiast, John was an avid Cubs fan and loved to fish. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Janet, whom he married on March 27, 1954; his children, John (Mary) of West Allis, WI, Matthew of Champaign, IL, Lorraine (Craig) Weidner of Trevor, WI, and Joseph of New York, NY; grandchildren, John (Amber) of West Allis, WI, Kimberly Plutz of Kingston, IL, Jaclun Plutz of Kingston, IL, Abigayle of Naperville, IL, Casey Weidner of Trevor, WI, and Kyle Weidner of Trevor, WI; daughter-in-law, Karen, of Kingston, IL; and sisters, Carol Hayes of Indiana and Mary (Bill) Conlin of California. John was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Steve, one sister, Dolores Coleman, and two brothers, Ed and Tom Plutz. Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, Il 60060. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Joan M. Lodesky
Joan M. (Rosing) Lodesky died peacefully at home on October 1, 2014. God Bless and God Speed… 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.
Teresa M. Ezyk
Teresa M. Ezyk, 60, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Thursday October 1, 2014. She was born May 29, 1954, in West Islip, NY, to Walter and Mary Ezyk. Terre was a former Round Lake School District Board President and chairman of the Building and Zoning Board in Round Lake. She was a member of St. Bede’s Catholic Church. Terre loved gardening, volunteering, and her pets Lola, Lily, Jay, and Amber. She loved cooking and most important of all to her was spending time with her family. Terre is survived by her husband of 22 years, Chris Ramos, her sons Nicholas and Spencer Ezyk, and her mother Mary Ezyk. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Ezyk. A visitation is scheduled for Monday October 6, 2014, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday October 7, 2014, at 10:00am at St. Bede Catholic Church 36455 N. Wilson Rd. Ingleside, IL, 60041. Interment will be held privately at Ascension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Wellness Center 215 Revere Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Avi E. Shinners
Avi E. Shinners, 93, a lifetime resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday October 1, 2014. She was born September 24, 1921 in Grayslake, the only child, to George and Eva Brandstetter. Avi was the beloved mother to Suzanne (Vincent) Abate, Mary (Thomas) DeMeyer, Theresa (Ron) Bernardi, Paul J. (Jean) Shinners Jr., Mark (Susan) Shinners, Stephen Shinners, Francine (Gary) Rippberger, Matthew (Toni) Shinners, Monica (Dan) Patterson, John (Karen) Shinners, and Daniel (Kathy) Shinners, loving grandma to 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul J. Shinners Sr. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday October 5, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday October 6, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities Christmas Gift Program 671 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.