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Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

operated since 1898

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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

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.

Harry G. Kruse

Harry G. Kruse, 96, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday August 15, 2014. He was born July 4, 1918 in Des Plaines, IL to Harry E. and Frieda (nee: Busse) Kruse. Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Naomi (nee: Schmitt). Harry married Naomi in 1948 in Chicago following serving in the Army in WWII. They settled in Des Plaines in 1948 before moving to Grayslake in 1971. He and Naomi were members of St. Gilbert Church in Grayslake. Harry was very proud of his Army service in Europe and North Africa in World War II and was an avid sports fan. Harry was known for his good nature, kind smile, and loved visiting with his family. Harry is survived by his children Nancy (Ed) Sanaghan, Don (Kathy), Steve (Sibby), Bob (Katie), Tom (Kathy), and Mary (Lou) Lettenmair, his 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Howard “Bud” and Dalton. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a memorial service commencing at 7:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030, with an inurnment to be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Colby, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Phyllis A. Lindstrom

Phyllis A. Lindstrom, 86, a resident of Libertyville and formerly of Wildwood, passed away Wednesday August 13, 2014. She was born May 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL to John and Hildagarde Anderson. Phyllis had worked for Rockenbach for 20 years. She was an avid Bears and Cubs fan and had many great memories with the Bunco ladies. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 65 years, John, her children Joleen Gialds, John Lindstrom, and Jeffrey Lindstrom, her dear grandchildren Douglas (Alisa) Gialds, Jonathan Gialds, and David Gialds, her dear great-grandchildren James and Lucas Gialds. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday August 17, 2014 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm 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 American Heart Assoc. or to your favorite charity. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Wilbur “Nick” Lincoln Nickerson

Nick passed easy at the age of 85 on Thursday August 14, 2014 in his home in Wildwood, IL surrounded by those who love him the most; JoAnn Legault “Pj”, loving and caring companion for over 30 years, Steve “Fizzy”, Kerri “The Nayba”, Erin, Steven, Brandon “Monster”, especially Logan, his Big Boy, and Dahlah who never left his side.  He was born February 12, 1929 in Fall River, MA, raised by his grandmother at Westport Factory until the age of 5 and grew up in Little Compton, RI.  He is survived by his son Donald L. (Shirlee) Nickerson, a grandson Gregory, a granddaughter Christina McKenzie and 2 great-grandsons Matthew and Michael Mckenzie.  He will be tremendously missed by his Oklahoma family and skating friends, and other family and friends too numerous to mention.  He worked for ComEd for 37and ½ years as a Lineman Special and has enjoyed his 27 and ½ years of retirement.  He was a die hard roller skater all of his life, skating his last dance in April.  The Old Man has requested that all come to celebrate his life with a cup of coffee and a bowl of soup at Mrs. V’s Restaurant, 855 E. Rollins Rd. Round Lake Beach, IL on Tuesday August 19, 2014 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.   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.

 

Mauro Abad Lopez II

Mauro Abad Lopez II, age 41, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Avenue, Round Lake, IL 60073. For information, please call 847-223-8122.

Delores M. Powell

Delores M. Powell, age 85, of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Libertyville. She was born in Chicago on January 16, 1929. Delores was the Lake County Extension Craft Director. She is survived by her children, Eric Powell, Jeff Powell and Amy Rorek (Powell); six grandkids, Joshua and Jacob Powell, Bailey and Emily Powell, and Raymond and Chandler Rorek; and several nieces and nephews. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Robyn Linette Fulmer

Robyn Linette Fulmer, age 24, of Wauconda, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Fort Worth, TX while battling with addiction. She was born April 3, 1990 in Elmhurst to Rich Fulmer and Patricia Shaw. Robyn loved the Bears and Blackhawks. She also loved playing the guitar and long boarding. She was also an amazing point guard for the Wauconda Bulldogs. She is survived by her parents and her sisters, Jenny, of Racine, WI and Hannah of Wauconda. She was preceded in death by her Nanni, Pat Dabbs. Robyn will be greatly missed by her immediate family—Rich, Patty, Vickie, Jenny, Hannah and Lyric. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at East Fox Lake Cemetery. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Geraldine M. (DeJong) Roetman

Geraldine M. (DeJong) Roetman, age 90, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. She was born August 11, 1923 in Edgerton, MN. Geraldine was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake. She is survived by her daughter, Sue (Ken) Madsen of Ely, MN; sisters, Jeanette (Ted) Hannenburg of Edgerton, MN and Donna (Dave) Elson of Libertyville, IL; brothers, Roland (Rita) DeJong of Alburquerque, NM, Harris (Diane) DeJong of Wadsworth, IL and Case (Jan) DeJong of Alexandria, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott, and her husband, Stanley. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August, 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Village of Victory Lakes Chapel, 1055 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst, IL. Interment will be at Northshore Garden of Memories. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 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.

Mary Anne Conlin

Mary Anne Conlin, 79, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Friday August 8, 2014. She was born January 21, 1935 in Lake Forest to Walter and Eleanor Burke. Mary had worked for Woodland Elementary School for 34 years as a 5th Grade Teacher. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Bible study group. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time at her cabin in Wisconsin. Mary is survived by her daughter Suzanne (Cory) Leafblad, her grandchildren Abigail Marie Leafblad and Samuel Leafblad, her brother Buz (Jean) Burke, her niece Liz (Glenn) Reedy, and her nephews Jeff Burke and Sam (Mona) Reimers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William, and her brother Billy Burke. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday August 12, 2014 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday August 13, 2014 at 10:30am at the funeral chapel. The interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to Woodland Elementary School in Gurnee. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Katherine D. Hansen

Katherine D. Hansen, 71, a resident of McHenry, IL and formerly of Glenview, IL, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2014. She was born August 24, 1942 in Chicago to Raymond and Bernice Rapp. Katherine loved animals. Katherine is survived by her children Christopher (Lisa) Hansen, Steven (Linda) Hansen, Melissa (Bob) Arnold, Julie (Jim) McArdle, and Benjamin (Jenneen) Hansen, her grandchildren Alex, Abby, Phillip, Timothy, Shawn, Michelle, Emily, Kaitlyn, Brendan, and Paige, her great-granchildren Cayden, Liam, Kyleigh, and Jamison and her brother Charles(the late Nikki) Rapp. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeffrey A. Hansen, and her twin sister Marge Aguayo. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday August 2, 2014 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 6 :00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bassett Hound Rescue in Wisconsin. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Marion Finney

Marion Finney, of Round Lake, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She is survived by her children Mike (Laura), Debbie (boyfriend Tom Walker), Ken (Cynthia), Lori and Donna; her grandchildren, Chris, Adam, Tyler, Andrew, Ryan, Sarah (Tony) Clifford, and Megan; her great-grandchildren, Addison Finney and Alyssa Clifford; and her sisters, Bonnie Peterson, Barbara Pearson and Georgia Wallwin. Marion was preceded in death by her grandchild, Austin Southern and sister, Carol Steinsdorfer. Friends of the family may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or

Susan Hindmon

Susan Hindmon (nee: Mangiaracina), 64, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday July 28, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1950 in Chicago to Sam and Dorothy Mangiaracina. Susan had worked for over 16 years at Bell Flavor and Fragrances and loved to collect dolls. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Susan is survived by her husband of 32 years, Timothy, her children Cynthia Gasparino, Regina Carrera, and Carrie Anne Cano, her grandchildren Michael, John, Lisa, Raeanne, Amber, Nichole, Nicholas, and Julia, her great-grandchild Gracelyn, her sister Rose (Don) Coleman, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday August 1, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice Ark. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org