Gerald J. Laurent, 91, a resident of Round Lake, passed away March 16, 2015 in Woodstock, IL. He was born May 2, 1923 in Waukegan to Reuben and Rosemary Laurent. Gerald was a cowboy, a veteran of World War II having served as a Merchant Marine and with the US Army. He was a member of the IBEW Local 134 and was a longtime art student at the College of Lake County, where he enjoyed painting. Gerald is survived by his children Steven (Barbara), Douglas (Carolyn), and Paul (Karen), his grandchildren Shawn, Gabrielle, and Matthew, his great-grandchildren Aiden, Arriana, and Kieran, his sister Cecilia Laurent, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Agnes Laurent, his brothers Paul and Dave, and his sister Patricia. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, March 18, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.

 James A. (Jim) Adams, age 89, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 14, 2015.  He, his wife and daughters were in Madison, WI to attend the performance of their grandson, Ian, in the Broadway tour of “The Book of Mormon” when he collapsed in the theater lobby. Born July 5, 1925, Jim attended Warren High School and enlisted in the Army in 1945 serving as a medic in the Constabulary based in Southern Germany.  He graduated from the School of Agriculture at the University of Illinois in February 1951.  It was here he met his wife of 65 years, Wilma Pellizzari.  He partnered with his father on a dairy farm in Wadsworth, served as a herdsman for two years and went to Carthage College night school to get his teaching certificate.  He taught seventh grade science at Hawthorn Junior High School for 24 years.  He amused his students by strolling down the hallway loudly singing the “Illinois Loyalty” on Fridays before football games.  He was also remembered for a chant devised to help students with a definition for osmosis. He retired in 1988.  He was one of two people hired by the Lake County Farm Bureau to be the first presenters of the “Ag in the Classroom” program.  He visited fourth grades all over Lake County until hearing loss prevented him from continuing.  He loved to sing and was a long time former member of the St. Gilbert’s Choir.  Jim loved to ski, doing so until having a CVA in 2007.  He and his wife loved ballroom dancing and did so most Friday nights.  He still exercised at Gurnee Centre Club three times a week, where the camaraderie was a big factor. Gardening was another favorite he had to give up.  He is survived by his wife; his children Mark, Barbara, Carol (Tony) Liberto, and David; his five grandchildren, Christina (Brandon) Hunter, Ian (Kasey) Liberto, Kaitlin, Lauren and Andrew Adams; and three great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Margaret (Graham) Adams; four brothers, Ray, Don, Lloyd and Bud Adams; his sister, Margaret; and his sons-in-law Ray Lindal and Tony Liberto.  Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Meeting at church, the funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.  For information, please log on to www.strangfuneral.org or call 847-223-8122.

 

 

 

James Retis, 67, of Round Lake passed away on March 7, 2015 at Lake Forest Hospital. James was born on September 22, 1947 in Chicago, to Albert, C. Mary Retis nee Tolush. James was an avid history buff, he really loved his home, and the landscaping, loved to cook, going to the race track, and betting on the ponies, but most of all loved spending time with his family and friends. James is survived by his sister Lillian Monhait of Chicago, Il, 2 Nephews Brad(Teresa)Schoff of Salem, Wi, Greg(Amy)Schoff of Janesville, Wi, 2 nieces Mya(Alec)Bethune of Louisville, Co, Tamar Monhait of Portland, Or, 4 great nieces Kensey Schoff, Abby Schoff, Kate Bethune, Julia Bethune, 2 great nephews Tyler Schoff, Jordan Schoff. James is preceded in death by his aforementioned parents, 2 sisters Cynthia Schoff, Cathy Yakeley. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 2 P.M. till 4 P.M. with a memorial service starting at 4:00 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 for information please call (847)223-8122

John L. Keefe, age 86, of Grayslake passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. He was born May 6, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Diemert) Keefe. For 25 years, Jack worked at Abbott Labs, retiring in 1993. Jack loved to ski, boat, and do other outside activities. He also played cards with his sons and grandchildren, but most of all Jack enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Margy of Palatine, Larry (Gigi) of Grand Rapids, MI, Kevin (Marianne) of Downers Grove, Ginny (Dan) Wiemerslage, of Gurnee, Katy (Paul) Baumgartner of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Patty (Hal) Sloan of Grayslake and Johnny (Mary) of Downers Grove; his grandchildren, Sara, Conor, Lauren, Patrick, Brian (fiancé Lydia Lindenberg) Keefe, Kyle, Adam and Julie Wiemerslage and Jamie, Jerry, Mary Jo and Claire Baumgartner, Scott (fiancé Catherine Berkemeyer), Laura and Kevin Sloan, and Michael and Cate Cetta. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Sr. Margaret Kerr of Cleveland, Ohio. John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 56 years, Mary, and one sister, Pat Flynn. Friends of the family may visit from 2 pm until 6 pm on Sunday March 15, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cemetery in Mundelein. Memorials in John’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

 

Joseph Blas, 102, a resident of North Riverside and formerly of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday March 9, 2015 at his home. He was born December 16, 1912 in Poland to Adam and Eva Blaszczykiewicz. Joseph was a veteran and POW in World War II having served with the Polish Armed Forces. He was a member of Indian Hill Chapel in Round Lake Beach. Joseph is survived by his sons John Blas and Zenon (Rebecca) Blas, his sisters Maria, Agnes, Theresa, and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his wife Lottie. A visitation is scheduled for Friday March 13, 2015 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Indian Hill Chapel 36133 N. Fairfield Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041. Interment will take place privately at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the church in Joseph’s name. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Edward J. Krase, 64, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Sunday March 8, 2015 at his home.  He was born June 16, 1950 in Evanston, IL to Edward and Patricia Krase.  Edward is survived by his wife Pamela, his mother Patricia Krase, his children Edward K. Krase, Amy Richter, Joel Richter, his grandchildren Jacob Richter and Karlie Richter, his siblings Jeanne (John) Rice, Betsy (Jeff Jackson) Cannon, Patti (Mark) Stancliff, Peggy (Steve) Imhausser, Theresa (Jim) Risi, Laura (Steve) Berg, Ricky (Janis) Krase, Fred (Sarah) Krase, Tom Krase, and Billy Krase, , and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday March 13, 2015 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday March 14, 2015 at 10:00am at the St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held privately.  Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Richard H. Fox, 87, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Northbrook, passed away Saturday March 7, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born March 12, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Richard was a member of St. Mary of Annunciation, a veteran of the Korean War having served with the Army, and worked as an architect for over 50 years. Richard is survived by his children Michael (Denise) Fox, Barbara (Tom) Hohs, Janet (Tom) Mason, Teresa (Gary) Hoppe, Rick Fox Jr, Jeanne (Jeff) Devroy, 13 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta in 2014 A funeral mass for Richard will be at 11AM, Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, Illinois. The visitation for Richard will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030 from 4PM to 8PM. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Glenkirk, in memory of Richard Fox, 3660 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Mathias J. Brost, formerly of Grayslake, IL passed away on March 3, 2015, shortly after celebrating his 100th birthday in late February. Mathias was the cherished husband of Josephine, who will miss his love and companionship acutely after nearly 75 years of marriage. Matt was the dedicated father of Robert and Mary, and proud grandfather of four. Matt and Jo were long time members of St. Mary’s church in Mundelein. Mathias was a veteran who served his country in both World War II and the Korean War. Mathias was preceded in death by his three sisters Isabelle, Gertrude and Eleanore, as well as his parents. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM with a funeral mass commencing at 11:00AM, at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, Illinois. Burial will be held at 2:30pm at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Olivera V. Pavlovich of Sanford Florida and formerly Grayslake Illinois passed away on March 3 2015. Olivera was the loving Mother of Stevan (Patricia) and Daniel (Antonia) Pavlovich, cherished Grandmother of Alexandra, Benjamin, Hunter and Sierra, dear sister of Branislav Vukicevic. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Pavlovich. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday March 7th 2-4 PM, with a memorial service at 4 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Alzheimers Association at alz.org. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Margarita Martinez, 68, a resident of Round Lake passed away Monday March 2, 2015 at her home. She was born June 2, 1946 in Puerto Rico to Nicholas and Dolores (nee: Pinero) Martinez. Margarita was big hearted, always smiling, and always wanting to help others. She loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. Margarita is survived by her children Reynaldo (Kim Berly) of Round Lake, Rosemary (her fiancé Victor) of Round Lake Park, and Victor of Round Lake Park, her grandchildren Luis, Sergio, Manuel, Reynaldo, Isabella, Michael, and Matthew, her siblings Eugenia of Chicago, Eulogio (Maria) of Chicago, Justo(Maria) of Chicago, Raymond of Chicago, Nicholas (Rosario) of Kenosha, and Victor (Christine) of Salem, Wi, and many nieces and nephews. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday March 5, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. The funeral service will be held on Friday March 6, 2015 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

George W. Everitt, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1936 in Chicago, IL to George and Koloma Everitt. George was a veteran having served with the US Marines. He was a member of the 801 Marine Corp League, the Libertyville Masons, the Operating Engineers Local 150, and Calvary Presbyterian Church. George is survived by his life partner Jan Motzko, his children Gregory Everitt, Lynn Manning, Donna Gavin, Jeanine (Bart) Everitt-Beaver, Jeff (Julie) Everitt, Marianne (Jeff) Janka, and Peggy Motzko, an his grandchildren Sarah, Liam, Leonard, Zachary, Joe, Katie, Lilly, and Emma. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Geraldine. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday March 1, 2015 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Etta L. Peters, 80, a resident of Wauconda, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Boston, OH on July 3, 1934 to Robert and Ethel Myers. Etta loved to sing, dance, travel, cook, play poker and paint. Her passion was being around her family and friends, who she loved dearly and unconditionally. She lived her life gracefully to the fullest and relished in all of life’s joys. We were all blessed to have learned many valuable lessons from Etta throughout her 80 years and her everlasting light and spirit will shine upon us all forever and ever. Etta is survived by her children, Robin L. (Len) Niemi, Mark S. Peters of Los Angeles, CA, and Brett A. “Pookie” Peters; her grandchildren, Aisha, Jessica, Anthony and Billy; and her great-grandchildren, Michael, Meagan, Jordon, Justin, Sydney, Bella, Anthony, Xander, Emma and Parker. Etta was preceded in death by her loving husband, H O Peters, whom she met and married in Los Angeles, CA in 1957—a marriage made in Heaven and a life full of unequivocal love and devotion to each other. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son, Earl “Skip” Stone and her granddaughter, Tammy Stone. Etta was a treasure to behold. We were all blessed that God aligned the stars and planets just right, to make us all part of her extraordinary journey through life as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother and friend. We will always love her to the Moon and back, just as she did us all. Friends of the family may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 with a memorial service commencing at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations in Etta’s name may be made to Accord Hospice of Highland Park. For information, call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.