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operated since 1898

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Harvey H. May Jr.

Harvey H. May Jr., 86, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born April 9, 1928 in Berwyn, IL.  Harvey was a member of the Moose Club.  Harvey loved to dance and garden.  He worked for Campbell International in Wauconda for 33 years as a fabricator.  Harvey is survived by his children Stephen, Diane, Charles, and Cynthia, his 8 grandchildren, and his 17 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife of Josephine.  Friends of the family may visit on Thursday July 10, 2014 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 6:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Shirley L. Klugiewicz

Shirley L. Klugiewicz, 88, a longtime resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, surrounded by family at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born in Chicago on May 3, 1926 to Vincent “Charlie” and Marie (Konopacky) Maday. She married Paul Klugiewicz on July 9, 1949.

During her life, Shirley was very involved in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was an active member of Saint Gilbert Church in Grayslake. Her hobbies included reading, camping, traveling, gardening, and jigsaw puzzles. Shirley enjoyed many lunches with her Birthday Club friends.

She is survived by her children Robert of Grayslake; James (Phyllis) of Kentwood, MI; Alan (Theresa) of Grayslake; Daniel (Connie) of Salem, WI; and Susan (Bruce) Dietz of Harvard. Also surviving are her brother Leroy Maday of Chicago and sister Judy Slamecka of North Riverside. Her surviving grandchildren are John (Melinda); Brianne; Sarah (Brian); Rebecca; Laura (Kirk); Peter (Kelsey); Joseph (Jacquie); David (Renee); Rosie; Samantha; and Alex. She has 8 great grandchildren and another on the way, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her brother-in-law Richard Slamecka, her sister-in-law Joan Maday, and her granddaughter Catherine.

Visitation will be at Strang Funeral Chapel in Grayslake on Saturday, July 5 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by services at Saint Gilbert Church in Grayslake at 11 a.m., then interment at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.

William M. Lenzen

William “Bill” M. Lenzen, 54, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday June 30, 2014. He was born August 3, 1959 in Waukegan to Jerome and Marcella Lenzen. Bill is survived by his mother Marcella, his siblings Linda (the late James) Barnes of Kentucky, Larry (Mary) Lenzen, and Carl (Kim) Lenzen, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Jerome. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday July 5, 2014 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Grayslake Fire and Rescue. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Margaret R. Rossberger

Margaret R. Rossberger, 88, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away June 27, 2014 at Victory Lakes Nursing Center in Lindenhurst. She was born August 25, 1925 in Fairmont, MN to Ole and Ella Peterson. Margaret grew up on a farm in Truman, MN. She then graduated from Kahler School of Nursing, a part of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, as a registered nurse. She was also a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines, IL. Margaret is survived by her children Kurt Rossberger and Carol (Mark) Wagner, her grandchildren William and Julie Rossberger, and Garrett (Mary) and Charles Wagner, one great-grandchildren on the way in August, her brother Stanley Peterson, and her dear nieces Nancy, Cathy, and Eve. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Erwin. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday July 15, 2014 at 11:00am at the Victory Lakes Nursing Center Chapel 1075 Victory Dr. Lindenhurst, IL 60046. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association 833 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607. All arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Sharon F. Cairns

Sharon F. Cairns,63, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday June 28, 2014. She was born March 3, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Edmond and Irene Stempien. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Sharon is survived by her children Heather (Casey) Ryba and Justin Cairns, her grandchildren Summer, Sarah, Rayce, and Raena Ryba, and Sophia F. and Tyler Cairns, and her brother Jeff (Barbara) Stempien. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Cairns, and her brother Todd Stempien. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service starting at 6:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Carol A. Draths

Carol A. Draths, 87, a resident of Third Lake, IL passed away Sunday June 29, 2014 at Journeycare Hospice in Woodstock, IL. She was born April 21, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Carol was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxillary. Carol is survived by her brother-in-law Robert (Margaret) Draths, Sister-in-law Rosemary (Martin), and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Nicholas and Marie, her husband John A. Draths in 2012, and her brother Earl. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday July 3, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Journeycare Foundation 405 Lake Zurich Rd. Barrington, IL 60010. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Mary K. Geraci Doyle

Mary K. Geraci Doyle, age 97, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center in Northbrook. Mary was born on March 6, 1917 in Omaha, NE to Charles and Elizabeth Nelson. She was a purchasing agent for the Department of Defense, United States Army at Fort Sheridan. Mary is survived by three sons, Joseph (Judith Brill) Geraci, Peter (Leslie) Geraci and Ronald (Barbara) Geraci; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Peter Geraci Sr. and George Doyle, and nine siblings. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with funeral services commencing at 12:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Susanne H. Sparkman

Susanne H. Sparkman, 75, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014. She was born March 5, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to Frank Klimczak and Anna Patterson. Susanne is survived by her siblings Elaine, Ross, Dennis, and Karen and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gary, and her brother Roland. All funeral services will be held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Tina C. Poehlman

Tina Chiara Poehlman, 24, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday June 22, 2014 at her home. She was born December 16, 1989 in Traverse City, MI to James and Irene (nee: Sanseverino) Poehlman. Tina loved to sing, dance, and was known for her fashion sense. She loved her pets and adored her brother and sisters. Tina is survived by her parents James and Irene, her grandparents Thomas Poehlman, Terri Poehlman, and Mario Sanseverino, Tina Scala, and her siblings Shannon of Seattle, WA, Theresa of Hawaii, and Alessandro of Grayslake. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother Joann Poehlman. A visitation is scheduled for Friday June 27, 2014 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm 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. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Angela Martin

Angela Martin, 88, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday June 19, 2014. She was born March 25, 1926 in Chicago to Samuel and Josephine Mini. Angela was a member of St. Johns United Church in Waukegan where she played the organ for many years. Angela was a pianist in the Waukegan Philharmonic Society and performed with the Waukegan Orchestra. She was the only solo pianist at Waukegan Township High School winning national honors all four years. Her love of music continued with music studies at Northwestern University. She became the organist and choir director at Faith Methodist Church. Angela was well known in the Waukegan area where she taught piano to many future virtuosos. Angela is survived by her children Susan Tanjuaquio, Dave Martin, and Dan (Michelle) Martin, her grandchildren Chris Tanjuaquio, Jason Martin, Mariah Caley, Sarah Speirer, Griffin Martin, and Landon Martin, and her great-grandchildren Aleeha, Jason Jr., Chloe, Halie, Aubrie, Emma, and Craig Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel S. Martin, and her son Donny. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday June 25, 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 June 26, 2014 at 10:30am at St. John’s United Church 1520 N. Mcaree Rd. Waukegan, IL. Interment will follow at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Lawrence H. Ziegler

Lawrence H. Ziegler, 88, of Libertyville, IL and formerly of Murphysboro, IL passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after a recent heart attack. Lawrence was born in Murphysboro, IL on March 22, 1926 to Henry Ziegler and Martha Rodewald, and at 18 years of age was drafted to serve in World War II as a Marine. Lawrence “Larry” is survived by a brother Harry Ziegler and sister Alma Andress, his children Mary (John) Francis, Jeff (Sue) Ziegler, Denise (Dan Bethel) Johnson, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving wife, Winifred “Winnie” Ziegler on May 19, 2014, his sons, Larry Ziegler and Steve Muenchausen, as well as his parents and four siblings. Larry and Winnie retired from their jobs at the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago, IL and enjoyed traveling across the USA for several years visiting many interesting places. They had been living at Spring Meadows in Libertyville, and prior to that in Grayslake and Murphysboro, IL. They also lived in Florida and Tennessee. Family and friends are invited to a combined memorial service for both Lawrence and Winifred Ziegler on Saturday, June 28 at the Libertyville Civic Center 135 W. Church St. Libertyville, IL 60048 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. A service will be conducted at 11:30am and a light luncheon will be served immediately after. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust at www.dav.org. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Eric M. Brown

Eric M. Brown, 47, of Fox Lake, IL passed away Sunday June 15, 2014. He was born July 18, 1966 in Atlantic, IA to Richard and Sharon Brown. Eric was a graduate of Drake University and Syracuse Law. He loved boating, skiing, and golfing with his family. Eric worked as an attorney and was a partner at Aronberg, Goldgehn, Davis, and Garmisa. Eric is survived by his beloved partner of 6 years, Lisa Meier, his sons Mitch Meier, Hunter Brown of Highwood, and Cooper Meier, his mother Sharon (Sid) Winchell of Atlantic, IA, his father Richard (Sally) Brown of Spirit Lake, IA, brothers Chris, Steve, and Mark, and many step-siblings, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday June 29, 2014 at Stonewall Orchard Golf Club 25675 W. IL Rte 60 Grayslake, IL (847)740-4890  from 3:00pm and on. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Western Golf Association Evans Scholar Foundation www.wgaesf.org. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Rose-Marie E. Sopko

Rose-Marie E. Sopko, 90, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2014 at her home. She was born March 22, 1924 to Richard and Marie Pfiester. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Rose-Marie is survived by her daughters Mickie Gordon and Kim Jenkins, her granddaughter Megan Jenkins, a sister Diane Meore, and her sister-in-law Shirley Pfiester. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Michael P. Sopko, and her siblings Richard, Mildred, Bob, and Al. A visitation is scheduled for Friday June 13, 2014 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service to commence at 12:00pm 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 American Heart Association 208 S. Lasalle St. Ste 900 Chicago, IL 60604. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Dorothy Grace Buland

Dorothy Grace Buland, 88, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on June 8, 2014 at home. She was born on April 9, 1926 to Arthur, Ruby Bruce nee Willie. Dorothy loved to sew, bake, crochet, knit, she really enjoyed being a home maker. Dorothy is survived by her children, Janet(Gary)Wilke, Grayslake, Kurt(Holly)Buland , Hawaii, her grandchildren, Jenny(Mark) New Jersey, Mandy(Jeff) Elgin, Becky(Jon) Grayslake, Madeline , Rachel ,of Hawaii, and three great grandchildren, Madison, Colin, Bradley and one sister Rosella, Pontiac, IL. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Verne who passed away on April 10, 2005, and by her aforementioned parents. Burial will take place on Wednesday June 11, 2014 at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Libertyville. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 for information please call (847)223-8122.

Joanne M. Kauffman

Joanne M. Kauffman, 73, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2014. She was born April 12, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Helena Griffin. Joanne was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren very much. She loved Ron always and tried to do her best by everyone. Joanne is survived by her husband, Ron, her children Cindy Edwards, Ron (Darlene), Scott, Dale (Coreena), Chuck (Mitzy), Laura (Jack) Danner, and Ed, her 12 grandchildren, her 3 great-grandchildren, and her sister Maureen (Gary) Pospichel. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Tom, and her nephew Tom. Friends of the family may visit from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Monday, June 2, 2014 with the funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 100 Tri-State Intl Ste 125 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 or Advocate Hospice 365 Surryse Rd. Lake Zurich, IL 60047. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Charles Art

Charles M. Art, 72, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away May 21, 2014 in Libertyville, IL. He was born August 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL. Charles was a member of St. Peter Church in Antioch, the AMVets Post 66, and Moose Lodge 525. He was a US Army Veteran and had retired a telephone/telecom repair man. Charles is survived by his wife Jonna Art, whom he wed on July 26, 1969, his sons Brian and Kevin, and his grandchildren Makayla, Brien, Alex, Rylan, Kalie, Griffin, and Delaney. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, May 31, 2014 with the memorial service commencing at 4:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Veteran’s Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Maria De Jesus Villarreal

Maria De Jesus Villarreal, a resident of Mundelein, passed away Sunday May 25, 2014 at the age of 78. She was born October 29, 1935 in Vallecillo, Mexico to Esteban and Victoriana (nee Ramon) Gallegos. Maria loved to cook, sew, garden, and her little dog Katie. Most of all she cherished and loved her family. Maria is survived by her husband of 60 years, Enrique, whom she wed on May 28, 1954 in La Gloria, Vallecillo N.L. Mexico. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be private. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Winnie Ziegler

Winnie Ziegler, 97, of Libertyville IL, passed away on May 19th at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville. After a long and bountiful life, Winnie passed away Monday evening of natural causes surrounded by family.
Winnie was born in Valliant, Oklahoma to Hugh Larkin Belk and Inez Foster Belk on December 3, 1916. She was one of seven children. Winnie was preceded in death by her daughter Carolyn Main. Winnie is survived by husband Larry Ziegler, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Winnie enjoyed her last years with her husband Larry and their friends at the Spring Meadow assisted living facility. Before settling down with Larry, Winnie lived an adventurous early life. She spent most of her years traveling and enjoying all life had to offer. She loved sight-seeing, nature and animals. Winnie represented the ideal lady. She was always dressed well, had her nails and hair done, and presented herself in a polite and delicate fashion. Winnie enjoyed the finer things life had to offer, but never hesitated to share them with her family and friends. She was a rare gift and she will be truly missed by all who knew her. 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.

Curtina “Tina” Danielson

Curtina “Tina” Danielson, 66, a resident of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014. She was born November 6, 1947 in Louisville, IN to Curtis and Mary Raeinhardt. Tina enjoyed making children’s cloth books and sold them at craft fairs. She attended Velda Rose Methodist Church and former member of Wildwood Presbyterian Church. Tina is survived by her husband of 44 years, Doug, her mother Mary Raeinhardt, her children Douglas (Michelle) and Sheryl (Greg) Snow, her grandchildren Doug Jr., Dakota, Gabrielle, Curtis, and Alyssa, and her sister Rita (Sam) Stephens. She was preceded in death by her dad Curtis. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday May 24, 2014 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with the service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Tina Danielson Family. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Jim (James) M. Swan

Jim (James) M. Swan, age 53, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at his home. He was born August 10, 1960 in Chicago to Jerry and Arleen (nee Cox) Swan. Jim was an avid Blackhawks fan, who loved to ride his Harley, liked to play golf, loved his bulldogs and his salt water tanks; but, most of all, he loved and cherished his family. He is survived by his daughters, Brittany of Lakemoor and Paige of Grayslake; grandchildren, Caden and Chloe of Lakemoor; and his siblings, Carol (Paul) Janucevic of Scottsdale, AZ, Joanne of Tomah, WI, Robert Madson of Round Lake Beach, and Marleen Lundberg of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerry. Friends of the family may visit from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, May 23, 2014 with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials contributions may be made to Save-a-Pet or to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.