Nancy J. Pease, 76, a resident of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday September 29, 2014. Nancy was born September 28, 1938 in Waukegan, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Hon. George W. Pease, her parents Elwyn F. and Nelle S. Wightman, her brother James D. Wightman, her mother and father-in-law Marianne and George W. Pease Sr., her brothers-in-law Maurice DeLoof and Jack Pease, and her nephew Jeffrey Pease. Nancy is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Borowski and Emily (Jason) DeBates, her grandchildren Daniel and Alyssa Borowski, and Lily and George DeBates, her great-grandchild Levi Borowski, her sister Janet DeLoof, her sisters-in-law Eleanor Wightman and Ann Pease, her nephews Jeffrey (Cyndi) and James (Marsha) DeLoof, Thomas (Ursula) and Charles Wightman, and Jack Pease Jr., her nieces Amy (Todd) Doyle, Lori (John) Bell, Jayne (John) Kegg, and Diane Boand, and too many friends to mention. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan, a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, and a graduate of University of Illinois. She was a life member of Grayslake Historical Society and Waukegan Historical Society, a member of General Society of Mayflower Descendants, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, Little Fort Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter AP, Fremont Township Republicans, and The Heritage Foundation. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday October 4, 2014 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 1310 N. Frolic Ave. Waukegan, IL. A private burial will take place at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Evangelical Church in Waukegan. 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 call (847)223-8122.
Barbara R. Clauser
Barbara R. Clauser, age 89, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Claremont of Buffalo Grove. She was born February 5, 1925 in Chicago to William S. and Ruth A. (Vannewland) Fischer. Barbara loved to play volleyball, bowl, sew, and swim, but most of all she loved her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Willard, whom she married on August 23, 1944; her children, Greg (Paula) of Wildwood, and Bill and his fiancé, Susan, of Johnsburg, and Joe (Carol) of Gurnee; 15 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John; and two sisters, Shirley and Mary Jane. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel with interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
George Patrick Collins
George Patrick “Pat” Collins of Grayslake, 74, died September 27 with family by his side. He was born September 13, 1940, in Evanston the son of the late George P. Collins and Ruth (nee: Mau) Collins. Pat leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Judith (nee: Graham), five beloved children Robert (Michelle), Kenneth, Margaret (Patrick) Hynes, John, and Daniel (Monty), proud grandpa of Zoe and Paige Collins, Sophie, Rita, and Bridget Hynes, and the brother of Frank (Judith), James (Joan), and the late Mary (Dan) Miller. He was a graduate of the American Academy of Art. Pat formed his own advertising agency, Collins Advertising Art, and often told his children he never had to go to work because he was going to “fun”, by doing what he loved each day. When he retired, he was able to spend his days as a watercolor artist. His personally designed Christmas cards were eagerly awaited each year by friends and family, many of whom framed them to display in their homes. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday November 1, 2014 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm with a celebration of life commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Bonnie E. Mueller
Bonnie Evelyn Mueller (nee: May), 77, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday September 26, 2014. She was born March 7, 1937, the daughter of Evelyn Rose (nee: Tuzynski) and Martin Nicholas May. Bonnie was the beloved wife of Albert J. Mueller for 54 years, mother of Susan M. (Timothy Schmidt) Holl, Marguerite R. (Gary) Circo and Nicholas H. Mueller, grandmother to Alexander N. Holl, Ashley M. Circo, Jordan M. Schmidt, Paul J. Circo, Kira E. Schmidt and Maria K. Circo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Kathleen M. Hill. A visitation is scheduled for Monday September 29, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday September 30, 2014 at 10:00am in the chapel of St. Gilbert Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Jadwiga Opiola
Jadwiga Opiola, 84, a resident of Hainesville, IL passed away Thursday September 25, 2014. She was born October 15, 1929 in Poland to Walenty and Alexandra Hermaszewski. Jadwiga was the loving mother to Edward Opiola, John (Emilia) Opiola, Richard (Sheri Chazdon) Opiola, and Annette (Patrick) O’Connor, beloved grandmother to Marianna, Ryan, Aaron, and Alex, adoring sister to John (Krystyna) Hermaszewski, and a great in-law to Claire O’Connor. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2014 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake. Interment will follow at St. Adalberts Cemetery in Niles, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Margaret “Marti” Leider
Margaret “Marti” Leider, 63, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Virginia and Hugh Robert McAteer, she graduated from Carmel High School in 1969. Marti married Steven Jay Leider on Nov. 25, 1972. A loving, devoted mother to their three children, she attended every school event, chauffered every night of the week and watched countless baseball games. Marti was co-owner and store manager for Leiders Garden Greenery, and the friendly face of the family business in Grayslake, Ill., for nearly 40 years. Maintaining old and building new relationships throughout her life, she never wanted more than family, friends and a glass of chardonnay. Marti is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Megan (Tom Henkey), Brian (Caitlin Zvoleff) and Nicholas (Jenny Bradley); and brother Robert McAteer (Linda). Memorial visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 2, at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Ill., from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Ill. A foundation in her honor will be established in the near future.
Diana 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 member of the Village Church of Gurnee and loved to play cards. 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. Funeral services for Diana are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Village Church of Gurnee, 1319 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031. 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.
Kayla M. Stos
Kayla Marie Stos, 22, born March 8, 1992 passed away Friday, September 5, 2014.
Kayla was a 2010 graduate of Wauconda High School and an avid softball player. She was a member of the Northern Ice Fastpitch travel team as well as a member of the Wauconda Softball team which was their first ever Regional Championship Team. Kayla achieved North Suburban All Conference for her pitching and participated in several prestigious tournaments throughout the United States and Canada. In her free time she enjoyed spending quality time with her son Noah, and visiting with family and friends.
Kayla was a loving mother to son Noah Alan Howard and is survived by her mother Vanessa M. Sanchez (Stephen C. Lauer); her father Bradley A. Stos, maternal grandparents Camila (Richard Jr.) Eklund; Marco (Kathleen) Sabado, paternal grandparents Rosemary Smith; Walter (Nalita) Stos; George Smith, maternal great grandmothers Anna Sanchez; Kathleen Eklund, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Kayla is preceded in death by maternal great grandfathers Julio Sanchez; Richard Eklund Sr., paternal great grandparents Albert (Ruth) Heisman; Walter (Anne) Stos; Earl (Olga) Smith.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a service commencing at 8:00pm at the Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial fund donations made payable to Noah Howard can be sent to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium; C/O Noah Howard son of Kayla Stos, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL, 60030. For more information please call (847) 223.8122 or www.strangfuneral.org.
Clara A. Leafblad-Johnson
Clara Leafblad-Johnson, recently of Libertyville, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2014. She celebrated her 97th birthday surrounded by her family on August 20. Clara Augusta Olson was born in the family home in Mason, Wisconsin, the eighth of nine children of Carl and Elen Bertine Olson. Clara’s father emigrated from Sweden, her mother from Norway.
After graduating from high school, Clara completed teacher training at Ashland County Normal. She began her teaching career at a one-room country school in Delta, Wisconsin. In 1939, Clara married Lawrence (Lorny) Leafblad, also of Mason, in the church her father and grandfather built. Early in their marriage, Lorny and Clara lived in various places, finally settling in the Grayslake Area in the early 1950s where they became active members of the Avon School and Highland Lake communities, as well as Immanuel Baptist Church in Waukegan. Lorny died, unexpectedly, in 1963.
Clara continued her education, earning a Bachelors Degree form Lake Forest College and Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University. She taught for many years at Avon Center School, then at Edgewood School in Highland Park, and in the International Schools of Lima, Peru, Munich, Germany, and Kobe, Japan. She concluded her teaching career at College of Lake County. She was a member of Lake County Retired Teachers Association.
After being widowed for many years, she married Sigurd Johnson in 1994. They lived in the Highland Lake Community in unincorporated Grayslake prior to moving to Libertyville. They were members of Faith Church, Grayslake.
Clara is survived by four children: Laureen Sherling (Paul), Larry Leafblad (Diane), Curtis Leafblad, Carla Cumblad (Keith), 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, four stepsons: Darryl Johnson (Maryann), David Johnson (Linda), and Harold Johnson (Donna), three sisters-in-law: Delphine Leafblad, Geraldine Leafblad Bell, Linnea Johnson Domz, and many nieces and nephews.
A spirited, accomplished, and loving woman, Clara’s devotion to education, her students, friends and family will have a lasting influence on the many lives she touched.
A visitation for friends and family will be held on October 4, 2014, at Faith Church, 954 Brae Loch Road, Grayslake, Illinois, from 10:00am-11:00am, followed by a celebration of Clara’s life at 11:00am.
Edison E. Hipona
Edison E. Hipona, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Saturday September 13, 2014. He was born October 2, 1933 in the Philippines to Severino and Carmen Hipona. Edison is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca, his children Arnold (Rosemarie) Hipona, Beverly Hipona, Clarence (Mary Jo-An) Hipona, Evelyn (Michael) Starzec, and Franklin (Mary) Hipona, and his grandchildren Marc, Henry, Clarisse, Caitlyn, Tyler, Nathaniel, and Lily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Abraham, Ferdinand, Gracita Martinez, and Johnson, and his grandson Justin. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday September 20, 2014 from 10:30am until 11:30am with a funeral mass commencing at 11:30am at St. Gilbert Catholic 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Arthur J. Wisniewski
Arthur J. Wisniewski, born June 18, 1925 in Evanston, son of Michael and Lottie Wisniewski, passed away September 3, 2014. He served in the US Coast Guard on the USS Leonardwood during World War II. He lived in Evanston the majority of his life before retiring to Saddlebrook Farms with his beloved wife of 61 years, Marilyn, who passed away December 22, 2007. As the patriarch of the family he displayed such wisdom, forgiveness, devotion and compassion, to all those whose lives he touched. Arthur is survived by his loving children Jeffrey (Mary Jo) Wisniewski, Gail Chapman and Brad Wisniewski, proud grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 7, and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Lottie, his brother Chester, and his wife Marilyn, Friends of the family may visit Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 10:00am until 12:00 pm with a memorial service commencing at 12:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to the American Cancer Society 100 Tri-State International Suite 125, Lincolnshire, Il 60069. Or to Zero The End Of Prostate Cancer, 515 King St. Suite 420 , Alexandria Va, 22314. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Daniel Long
Daniel Long, 83, a resident of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on Wednesday September 3rd, 2014. He was born September 18th, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Rose Long. Daniel was a navy veteran having served during the Korean War. He met his wife of 41 years, Margaret, while stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. After serving nine years, he left the navy, a few years later started his plumbing business, Longbranch plumbing in 1959, which remained in business for 36 years.
Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, his infant son, Daniel, his parents, Frank and Rose, his brother in laws, Thomas, Richard and Carl, Dick, and sister in laws, Joyce, Grace, Glenda, and Lori. Nephews David, and John.
Daniel is survived by his daughters, Cindy and Kathleen (Michael), his grand children, Karly, Chad, Richard and Kenneth, his siblings Joan, Jean (Charles), Audrey (Henry) and Frank and his brother and sister in laws, Mary, Kathleen (Tom), Patricia (Terry), Susan, Betty(Ed) and David(Betty) and many nieces and nephews.
All will greatly miss Daniel’s love for life and active mind. Friends of the family may visit Sunday, September 7th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral services will be held the following morning at 10:00am, Monday, September 8th at ST. GILBERTS CHURCH, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the American Cancer Society. For information please call 847-223-8122.
Joseph B. Sonn
Joseph B. Sonn, 68, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday August 30, 2014. He was born April 14, 1946 in Waukegan, IL to Joseph and Mabel Sonn. Joseph was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He worked for St. Therese Vista Medical Center for many years. Joseph is survived by his son Steve (Sherry) Sonn and his grandchildren Nathan and Hannah. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends of the family may visit Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 9:00am until 10:00 am with a funeral service commencing at 10:00am at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Vasile Matei-Maier
Vasile Matei-Maier, 72 years old died peacefully in the comfort of his own home on August 28, 2014 after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Elena, his younger sister Maria, his two beautiful daughters Paula and Iona, and his amazing son Alexandru, along with his two sons-in-law Laurentiu and Aurel, and his only granddaughter Denise. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He will be missed and loved forever by his family and friends. God rest his soul in peace. Friends of the family may visit Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 11:00am until 12:00 pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Elva Lou Anderson
Elva Lou Anderson, age 63, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. 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.
Charles Edward Stanley
Charles Edward Stanley, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the age of 90. All services were held privately. 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
Patricia Connors
Patricia Connors, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, August 29, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Beverly Lonberg
Beverly Lonberg, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Friday August 22, 2014. She was born January 20, 1936 in Elmhurst, IL to Walter and Blanche Ninneman. Beverly was a member of the Eastern Star and a Trustee of Calvary Presbyterian Church. She graduated Phi Theta Kappa from the College of Lake County and owned and operated 3 hair salons in Cook County. Beverly was a leather craftsman, a professional artist, and a certified clown known as “Pickles”. She worked as a phlebotomist and hematologist in the medical field as well. Beverly is survived by her step sons Mike Lonberg, Randall Watson, Jim Lonberg, Daniel Lonberg, her children Tracey (Steven) Rix-Bastean, Robin (Ken) Smith, Amanda Lonberg, and James Lonberg, her grandchildren Faith, Luke, and Jeremiah Smith, and Marissa, Melissa, and Corey Bastean, and many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Austin Lonberg, her mother Blanche Ninneman, and her grandmother Della Taylor. Friends of the family may visit Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 2:00pm until 6:00 pm with a service commencing at 6:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. The family is accepting flowers, balloons, or memorials made to the American Cancer Society. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Harry O. Neff III
Harry O. Neff III, 67, a resident of Lake Villa passed away Thursday August 21, 2014. He was born September 12, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Harry was a veteran of the Coast Guard and a retired salesman from Losch Beverage. Harry is survived by his wife Lori (nee: Bauer) Neff, his daughters Kelsey Neff and Lisa Neff, his son Eric Neff, his grandchildren Jared, Logan, and Hunter, and his siblings Pamela Racek, Robert Neff, Sandra Ash, Keith Neff, Debra Neff, Crystal Bree, and Thomas Neff. Friends of the family may visit on Monday August 25, 2014 from 10:00am until 1:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122.
Penny L. Staley
Penny Lynn Staley, 63, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Wednesday August 20, 2014. She was born November 29, 1950 in Libertyville, IL to George and Delores Payne. Penny is survived by her husband, Tom, her son David Staley, and her siblings Debbie Payne and George Payne. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday August 24, 2014 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Special Olympics of Illinois. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.