Charlene M. Bohn of Grayslake passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. All services will be 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 visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Lloyd F. Hamang Sr., 62, of Waukegan passed away Monday May 5, 2014 at his home. He was born September 21, 1951 to Lloyd and Elinor Hamang. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 13 years, Iletha, his mother Elinor, his son Lloyd F. (Janet) Hamang Jr., Jessica Fox, and Joey Fox, his grandchildren Kelsey, Thomas, Sierra, Cole, Jeff, and Tommy, and his sisters Carla Nicholson and Susan Henniff. He was preceded in death by his father Lloyd, and his brothers Charles and Albert. All funeral arrangements are to be held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Cancer Society 100 Tri-State Intl. #125 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Sol Speno, 77, of Round Lake Beach, Il, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Condell Hospital, in Libertyville, Il. Sol was born to Vito, Mary Speno nee Bingham on May 27, 1936 in Harlem, Ky. Sol loved to fish, he was an avid Bears fan, he enjoyed computers, and all things electrical. He was very proud to have graduated electrical school. Survivors include his wife of 35 years Marion they were married on April 14, 1979, in Fox Lake, Il. Sol is also survived by his children, Mike Speno, Highland Lake, Il, Maronia Marthaler, Park City, Il, Sabrina(Mark)Burns, Antioch, IL, Jeff(Jennifer)Speno, Gurnee, Il, Dina(Thomas)Twigg, Kenosha, Wi, Tony(April)Speno Kenosha, Wi, grandchildren Curry, Cody, Cegan, Jessica, Zachary, Miranda, Mark, Mallory, Keira, Brother Mike Marion Speno , Round Lake Beach, IL. Sol was preceded in death by is parents, his sister Rosia Speno, and his daughter in law Candice Speno. There will be a visitation on Wednesday May 7, 2014 from 4:00P.M. till 8:00P.M. A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 8, 10:00A.M. At the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL, 60030, burial will follow at the Windridge Memorial Park Cemetery, 7014 S. Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, Il 60013. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 30 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60602.  All arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel for information please call (847)223-8122

Richard M. Fragassi, 63, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 in Chicago, IL.  He was born April 13, 1951 in Highland Park to Amelio and Cecilia Fragassi.  Richard was the co-owner of Fragassi Appliance in Deerfield for many years.  Richard is survived by his brother and sisters Roseann Huster, Robert (Marguerite), Rita (David) Brown, and Robin Knoke, his wife Diane Huffmaster, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marylynne.       Friends of the family may visit from 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Kenneth Weaver, 80, of Wildwood, passed away April 29, 2014.  Ken was born in Chicago on October 31, 1933.  Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Lauretta and Elmer; one sister, Marilyn Pruemer, and his faithful dog, Buddy. Ken is survived by his wife, Irma; his daughter, Linda (Mark) Teigland; grandchildren Lexi and Kenny Teigland; special grandchildren Crystal and Amber Teigland and Logen and Quinn Gordon. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will commence at 11:00am Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org. 

Gerald DeBruyne, their will be a public visitation on Thursday May 1, 2014, from 5P.M. to 7:30P.M. with a memorial service starting at 7:30P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 for information please call (847)223-8122

Jeffrey M. Damore, 38, of Grayslake, passed away on April 24, 2014 at home. Jeffrey was born on October 27, 1975 to Vincent, and Margaret Damore nee Robidou. Jeffrey was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan, he loved fishing, and cooking, he liked listening to loud music, but most of all he cherished his family, especially his son Gavin. Survivors include his son Gavin, his mother Margaret, his sister Nicole(Mike)Hanna of Ohio, brother Joseph of Lake Villa, niece Katlyn, Ohio, nephew Dominic, Ohio, grandmother Helen Damore of Kenosha, grandmother Elaine Robidou of Deadwood South Dakota. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father Vincent, and 1 brother Anthony. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 5P.M. till 7P.M. following the visitation a Memorial service will start at 7P.M. At the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E, Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to the family. all arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel for information please call (847)223-8122

Douglas A. Barton, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. All services are being 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 visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Braun, Leo B. Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 46 years of Laura I. Braun, loving father of Edrita M. Braun, Virginia (Donn) Mensinga, and Ford Braun, loving grandfather of Christopher (Jaclyn) Mensinga, Kimberly (Daniel) Rehage, Bradley Braun, Christine Braun, and Ford Braun II, great grandfather of Zachary Iverson and Hailey Mensinga, loving brother of LeRoy Braun and cousin, Jim Steiner. The visitation will be Tuesday, April 22 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL., 60030. A memorial service will be held immediately after the visitation at Strang Funeral Chapel. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Carole Renz, 83, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday April 20, 2014 at Sedgebrook Health Center in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born September 6, 1930 in Northbrook, IL the daughter of Donald and Thorun (nee: Einarson) Clavey. Carole loved to play cards, cook, and in her younger days dance. She was an avid reader and was always interested in current events. Carole loved animals and loved to laugh. Carole is survived by her children Phoebe (Walter) Carlile of Riverview, FL, Chris Renz of Ingleside, IL, and Sarah Renz of Vernon Hills, IL, her grandchildren Timothy Carlile of Riverview, FL and Jonathan (fiancée Amanda Segallos) Carlile of Brandon, FL, her nephew David (Mary) Clavey, and her sister-in-law Carmella Sparks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Renz, and her brother David. All arrangements were private and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Grayslake Fire and Rescue or to Save-A-Pet. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jane Lee, age 62, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born June 25, 1951 in Chicago to Quon and Wai Ying Wong. Jane was a faithful, loyal, and active Jehovah’s Witness. She loved birds, cats, gardening, and especially her ministry work. She is survived by her husband, Harvey, whom she married 42 years ago on June 3, 1972 in Chicago; son, John, of Grayslake; her mother, Wai Ying Wong of Libertyville; and her siblings, Sue (Owen) Lowrey of Elgin, Matthew (Sharon) Wong of Antioch, and Richard (Trisha) Wong of Lake Villa. She was preceded in death by her father, Quon. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 1:30pm until 4:30pm at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 427 South Cedar Lake Road in Round Lake, IL. The memorial service will be on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 3:00pm at the Kingdom Hall. 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.

John Charles “Jack” Midler, 85, of Grayslake, IL passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Libertyville, IL. Jack was born December 4, 1928 to Charles and Margaret (Duffus) Midler in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Southern Minnesota, and graduated from Eyota High School, Eyota, Minnesota, in 1946, part of a class of 5.

Jack served in the Army Air Force Reserve in Biloxi, Mississippi after high school at the end of World War II. After his time in the Reserve, he attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he graduated in 1953.

Jack spent his entire professional career in two companies: General Mills, based out of Minneapolis, MN and Archer Daniels Midland based out of Decatur, IL. Jack was an avid reader throughout his life, and enjoyed playing cards, spending time at the family cottage in northern Wisconsin, and fly fishing.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janice (Kinney); son Scott (Zoe) Midler; daughter Gayle Midler, and grandchildren Griffin Midler, Miranda Midler, and John Sison.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a memorial donation be made in his name to Trout Unlimited, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209-3801. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org

Diane Scott Henkel, age 49, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will commence at 7:00pm at the funeral chapel. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

George C. Rosene entered eternal life on January 28, 2014 at Oak Crest (Dekalb Area Retirement Center) in Dekalb, IL at the age of 86 years. George was born to Elmer Carl Rosene and Fannie Wallace Rosene on May 31, 1927 in Princeton, IL. He moved with his family to Grayslake when he was two years old. George served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1946 at the end of World War II. On September 4, 1948 he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Poeske in Waukegan, IL. George was a family man and truly enjoyed cheering on his sons at their high school athletic events including taking 8mm movies of their games. He served in several capacities at his church and was faithful in his attendance at services. George was predeceased by his brothers, LaVern and Lowell and his sister Genevieve Beck as well as a new-born brother, Carl E. Rosene. He is survived by his wife of 65+ years, Dorothy Rosene, his sons Stephen C. Rosene of Shabbona, IL and Michael C. (Pamela) Rosene of Carbondale, IL. His grandchildren, Jonathan C. (Megan) Rosene of Picton, New Zealand, Jeremy (Amanda) Rosene of Carbondale, IL and Krista (Jonathon) Hunzicker of Fayettville, NC; also his step grandchildren Pammela (John) Cooper of Yorkville, IL and Richard (Jennifer) Sweeney of Malta, IL and by nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 26, 2014 at 11:30am at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church 285 Washington St. Grayslake, IL 60030. If desired, memorials may be directed to Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Watertown, WI or the American Heart Association. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Bernard “Bernie” McGeever, 79, formerly of Ingleside, IL passed away peacefully on April 11, 2014, surrounded by his family. Born February 19, 1935 in Cloontia, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Bernie worked alongside his brothers for ten years, in London, England before coming to the United States in 1960. he met his beloved wife, Teresa (nee: Clifford), in Chicago, IL and they married in 1965. Bernie was a longtime member of Ironworkers’ Union Local No. 1, and he worked for several years in the construction of several Chicago buildings, including the Sears (Willis) Tower, and the Dirksen Federal Building. Always a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bernie is survived by his children, Eileen (Troy) McCabe, of Rockford, Josie (Sean) Morrisroe of Crystal Lake, James (Jana) of Hawthorn Woods, Sean (Diedra) of Grayslake, and Brian of Ingleside; grandchildren Morgan and Devin Morrisroe, Shannon, Ryan, and Katelyn McGeever, and Riley and Logan McGeever; his brothers Patrick (Mary) of Cincinnati, OH and Tom (Stella) of Kendal, England, and sisters Bridget Battersby of London, England and Teresa (Bill) Black of Crestwood, IL; his uncle Thomas Finn of Cloontia, Co. Mayo, Ireland, sister-in-law, Mary Wodcinsky, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bernie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Teresa, his parents, Brian and Kathleen McGeever, his brother, Joseph, and sisters, Kathleen McNulty, Mary O’Leary, and Ann Griffin. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Monday April 14, 2014 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday April 15, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Bede Catholic Church 36455 N. Wilson Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Gerald M. Roszkowiak, 73 , A resident of Grayslake, passed away at Condell Hospital on Sunday April 6, 2014. Gerald was born on February 28, 1941, to Martin and Phyllis Roszkowiak nee Smiertka. Gerald was a graduate of Arch Bishop Weber High School class of 59. He was a past School Board President of Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr School, He loved to golf, at the Hickory Noll Golf Course. Gerald was an electric model, and train enthusiast, he was also an avid cubs fan. Gerald most of all loved, and cherished his family. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Diana, they were married on August 25, 1962 in Chicago at Our Lady Of Grace. Gerald is also survived by his 14 children, Jennifer(Rick) Elfering Wausaukee, WI, Quintin(Cheryl) Bartlett, Il, Jeffrey(Lori) Chantilly, VA, Polly(Anthony)Klein, Grayslake, IL, Timothy(Traci) Pleasant Prairie, Wi, Jason(Elizabeth), Arlington Heights, Il, Julie(Warren)Tochor, Wadsworth, IL, Chad(Alexandra), Antioch, Il, Brandon, Fox Lake, IL, Peggy(Joseph)Kelton, Wonder Lake, IL, Derek(Leah) Melbourne, IL, Gavin, Arlington Heights, IL, Wendy(Patrick)Fonk, Sturtevant, Wi, Austin, Arlington Heights, Il, . Gerald was the proud grandfather to Charlotte, Darlene, Raynard, Amanda, Justin, Joseph, Catherine, Christopher, Gerard, Jeremy, Ryan, Amanda, Justin, Emily, Jacob, Taylor, Trenton, Teah, Angelica, Darrion, Monica, Vincent, Kaden, Isabelle, Peyton, Alivia, Owen, Alyssa, Amber, Xavier, Ava, Hudson, Isaac, Theodore, Wyatt, Sawyer, Evelyn, Victor, Louisa, Roman, and 1 Great Grandson Ian. Gerald was Preceded in death, but welcomed with open arms into his eternal reward by his son Vincent John, his parents Phyllis and Martin Roszkowiak, 2 brothers Donald, and Robert Roszkowiak, and his grandchildren Charles Klein and Marsha Elfering. A visitation will be held on Thursday April 10, 2014 from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 . A Catholic Funeral Mass will be on Friday April 11, 2014 10:00 A.M. at St. Gilberts Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030. Burial will follow at Maryhill Cemetery 8600 N. Milwaukee, Niles Il, 60714. In lieu flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 and Wounded Warrior Project 230 W Monroe Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606.  For more information please call (847)223-8122

Waukegan News-Sun, Thursday and Friday, April 3 and 4, 2014 editions

Freeda V. Starovich

Freeda V. Starovich, age 87, of Leesburg, FL passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born in Waukegan on August 21, 1926 to Alex and Hilda (nee Kahara) Makinen. Freeda loved to bowl and golf and liked to make dolls and doll clothing. She also enjoyed crafts of all sorts. She was a member of the Red Hat Purple Dress Society and the Hawthorn Woods Stock Club. She is survived by her children, Linda (Brad) Petersen of Gurnee, Susan (Roman) Keating of Gurnee, Pamela (the late Joseph) Atkinson of Grayslake, and Michael (Susan) Starovich of Libertyville; nine grandchildren, Jenny Sweeney, Peter Ryback, Josh (Lindsay) Atkinson, Carissa (Mark) Lund, Eric (Kendra) Atkinson, Willie Petersen, Lee Starovich, Roman Keating and Megan Starovich; seven great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; sister-in-law, Elizabeth O’Reilly; and her four-legged companion, Iris. Freeda was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) and her parents. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604 or www.heart.org. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.