Genevieve A. Thomson, age 96, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Wealshire in Lincolnshire. She was born July 26, 1917 in Gurnee to George and Anna (nee Pitak) Magiera. Genevieve was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake and loved the joys of her life, her great-grandchildren and grandchildren. Genevieve is survived by her children, Patricia (William) Zielke of Rochester, NY, Margaret Koupal of Norwalk, OH, and Barry (Maureen) of Johnsburg; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Ed Magiera of Union Grove, WI, Irene Carey, Leo Magiera of Ocala, FL; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Julia (nee: Kasprzyk) Wojtarowicz, 97, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Thursday February 27, 2014. She was born August 5, 1916 in Chicago. She was married to the now deceased Stanley Wojtarowicz for 51 years. She is survived by her children Roger (Sharon Beatty) of Antioch, Julene( her deceased husband Robert) Mumenthaler of Wildwood, and Joyce Engel of Kenosha, WI, her 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and very close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, and loving husband Stanley. Julia was the youngest of 7 girls. She had an adventurous spirit all of her life. She completed her nurses training at Norwegian-American Hospital in Chicago. She joined the Army prior to the start of World War II and served as a nurse at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. She earned the rank of Second Lieutenant. In 1952 Stanley and Julia moved their family from Chicago to Wildwood and she remained a resident of Wildwood for the rest of her life. She was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake for 62 years, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society, and Friendship Club.. Julia was a member of AARP through Warren Township, Warren Township Senior Center, Grayslake Library Lane Senior Center, Homemakers of Grayslake, and Grayslake Alley Cats bowling league. Julia worked as a nurse at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville from 1953 to 1961. Stanley and Julia enjoyed travel and after his retirement took many trips with Gem Tours as well as with family and friends. A visitation is scheduled for Friday February 28, 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 Saturday March 1, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Entombment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul care of St. Gilbert Church. For information, please call (847)223-8122.

A celebration of the life of Mary A. Kiley (nee Jaggers), 87, a 19-year resident of Saddlebrook Farms, formerly of Wheeling, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Saddlebrook Farms Community Center, Route 60 and Peterson Roads, Grayslake. A reflection of her life will be given by her daughter, Sandra, and grand-daughter, Kathryn. Mrs. Kiley passed away comfortably on December 2, 2013, after a short illness. Interment will be private.  Mary loved spending her time playing canasta with her friends at Saddlebrook Farms. She belonged to the Saddlebrook Trotters, as well as the Quilting Club and St. Mary’s Senior Club.  Mary was the beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving and devoted mother to Sandra Harrsch (Clark Garlock), world’s best grandma, secret keeper, advice giver, and role model to granddaughter, Kathryn Harrsch, of Grayslake. Mary is survived by many friends and relatives both near and far. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Memorials may be made to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, 660 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 or Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call (847)223-8122.

Patricia Morrison, 75, of Round Lake Beach passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Paradise Park Memory Care Facility in Fox Lake, IL.  Pat was born November 30, 1938 in Chicago, IL.  She worked for 38 years for Illinois Bell having worked her way up to a managerial position.  She retired and moved to New Jersey where she became a rural mail carrier for 11 years.  She was also a member of the Phone Company Pioneers.  Pat was an animal lover and a lover of all Chicago sports teams.  She was athletic, outgoing, and loved to dance.  She leaves behind her sister, Anne Minkler of Round Lake Beach and her nieces and nephews, Vicki (Doug) Wisner of Marengo, David Ponte and Teresa Greslik of McHenry, Bonnie (Lonnie) Harris of Fox Lake, Sherman Minkler of Round Lake Beach, Susan (Dan) Zigmund of Round Lake Beach, and Patti (Jim) Gerhardt of Bartlett, and numerous great-nieces and nephews.  Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Angus and Margaret Morrison of Chicago and her sister Isabelle Ponte of Johnsburg.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  All 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.

Catherine Marks, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday February 15, 2014, at the age of 74. She was born October 25, 1939 in St. Louis, MO. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday February 19, 2014 from 1:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral chapel. The funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday February 20, 2014 at 11:00am at Most Holy Mother of God in Third Lake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.

Edeltraut “Trudy” Pruetting, a resident of Wildwood for over 53 years, passed away February 6, 2014, at the age of 79. Trudy was born July 13, 1934 in Germany to Will and Helene Kurzeja. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother for a longtime in her early years. Trudy was known for creating the name “Pink Beach”, by painting her own home pink, adjacent to the current Willow Point Park. Trudy is survived by her children Peter Pruetting, Andreas “Andy” (Kathy) Pruetting, and Angela Meyer, her grandchildren Wesley and Danielle Pruetting, Cassie Zell, Candace Pruetting, and Savannah and Bryce Meyer, and her 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Fredrick “Fritz” Pruetting and her son Barney Pruetting. A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday February 11, 2014 from 11:30am at Millburn Cemetery in Millburn, IL. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Anita Boothe
Anita Boothe of Grayslake, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 with family surrounding her. She was a loving mother and wife. Her strength gave everyone who knew her a benchmark that none of us could ever match. Traveling around in their RV, especially to the Gulf Shores of Alabama, was her delight, and she spent the last 17 years doing so with her loving husband by her side. She was the chef for all because her love could be seen in every dish. She is survived by her husband, Crozier Joe Boothe, of 22 years. She is also survived by her children; Richard G. (Julie) Hazlewood, Scott M. (Jennifer) Biggs, Stephen (Lou) Biggs, M. Elayne (Harvey) Eichelberger, Jerry (Kim) Boothe, Leslye (Mike) Haney, and Lou (Steve) Boothe. She also was the proud grandparent to 17 and proud great grandparent to 14. Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2014 from 4-8pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois. Funeral will be on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (www.nof.org).

Mary Beth Henry, age 47, of McHenry, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Presence Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at The Chapel, 25270 West Route 60, Grayslake, IL 60030 with the memorial service commencing at 4:00pm at The Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Alois K. Manges, age 61, of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. at his home. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 10:00am to 12:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org

Blanca Lahera, age 81, of Round Lake Beach passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her home. She was born June 14, 1932 in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Blanca was a member of St. Joseph Church in Round Lake and was a 25 year heart transplant survivor. Her greatest gift of these additional years was that she was able to get to know and love her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Hugo J. Lahera, Juan L. Lahera, Juan C. (Sandy) Lahera, and Ellen R. (Doug) Richter; her grandchildren, David, Nicolas, Michael, Katie, Tyler, and Chloe; a sister, Mercedes de Rojas; and a brother, Agustin de Rojas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo P. Lahera, whom she married on July 3, 1948. Friends of the family may visit from 9:00am until 11:30am, Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be at 12:00pm Saturday, February 1, 2014 at St. Joseph Church, 114 North Lincoln, Round Lake, IL 60073. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.