Joyce “Joy” Weiss-Robinson, age 83, of Grayslake and Antioch, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at Paradise Park in Fox Lake.  She was born April 11, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. She was an executive secretary during her working years.  Joy is survived by five children, Sherri (Glen) Carlton, Diane (Gary) Hadad, Randall (Julie) Weiss, Sandra (Jack) Wagner and Ronna (Bill) Heuer; 11 grandchildren, Bonnie, Timothy, Amy, Jason, Jeremy, Onya, Vicki, Kaitlyn, Ashley, Kristin, and Kyle; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Joy was preceded in death by her first husband, Ron Weiss, whom she married on July 22, 1950.  He passed away July 31, 1992.  On February 14, 1994, Joy married Robert Robinson, who passed away on April 1, 2012. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00pm until 8:00pm, Sunday, November 24, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held on Monday November 25, 2013 at 10:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel.  Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin, WI.  Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.alz.org.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Ruth Pierce, age 81, passed away November 20, 2013. Friends of the family may visit at Shepherd of the Lakes Church, 285 East Washington, Grayslake, IL 60030 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, December 7, 2013, with the funeral service starting at 2:00pm at the church. Following the service, a luncheon will be served at the church for guests of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Kimberly A. Kloes, 43, a resident of Alpharetta, GA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 20, 1970 in Park Ridge, IL to Robert and Karen Pappano. Kim loved to exercise and workout at the gym. She was a member of St. Benedict Church in Georgia. Kim is survived by her husband of 18 years, Bill, her parents Robert and Karen Pappano, her children Kayla, Joseph, and Abigail, her brothers John (Liza) Pappano, Bob (Dawn) Pappano, and Bill (Kelly) Pappano, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends of the family may visit on Friday November 22, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. The interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Kim Kloes Fund for Charity 1291 N. Maidstone Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Cesar Hernandez De Leon, age 62, a resident of  Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born August 28, 1951 in the Phillipines to Luis V. De Leon and Margarita Hernandez.  Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Visitation will continue Thursday, November 21, 2013 for an hour prior to the 2:00 pm service at the funeral chapel.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Joseph C. Habas, a resident of Hainesville, passed away Saturday November 16, 2013 at the age of 85. He was born February 23, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Blanche Habas. Joseph was a veteran of World War II having served with the US Navy aboard the USS Haven. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Central Park Post 1028 and had worked for International Harvester for over 30 years. Joseph is survived by his wife of 48 years, Antoinette, his children Edward Habas and Renee Keefe, and his grandchildren Kyle, Trevor, and Dustin Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents and his 10 siblings. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday November 23, 2013 from 9:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held following the service at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Central Park American Legion Post #1028 4349 S. Kedvale Ave. Chicago, IL 60632. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez Morales, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Round Lake. She was born December 12, 1926 in Fredericksburg, Texas. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Five Finger Club. She was married to the now deceased Pedro Morales Jr. on October 23, 1945. Lupe is survived by her ten children, Amy, Mary, Suzie, Gloria, Pedro, Pablo, Sylvia, Linda and Alex; 37 grandchildren; and several generations of great-grandchildren. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, 1185 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the family. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Lawrence R. Ziegler, a resident of Northbrook, passed away Monday November 11, 2013, at the age of 53.  He was born on January 23, 1960 in Waukegan to Lawrence H. and Geralynn Ziegler.  Larry was an avid skydiver, loved woodworking, and fishing.  Lawrence is survived by his mother Geralynn Muenchausen, his father Lawrence (Winnifred) Ziegler, his siblings Denise (Dan) Bethel, Mary (John) Francis, and Jeff (Sue) Ziegler, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death his by brother Steve Muenchausen.  Friends of the family may visit on Sunday November 24, 2013 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm with a memorial service commencing at 4:30pm  at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc.  208 S. Lasalle St. Ste 900 Chicago, IL 60604 or Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook, IL 60062.  Immediate family service will be held Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at 10:00am. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

David L. Feltner, a resident of Lake Villa and formerly of Florida, passed away Monday November 11, 2013 at the age of 71. He was born June 6, 1942 in Hazard, KY to Dillard and Cora Feltner. David is survived by his children Debbie (Mark) Friel, David (Debbie) Feltner, Michael (Sharon) Feltner, Robert Feltner, and Scott (Janet) Feltner, his grandchildren Ben, Matt, David, Daniel, Derrek, Tommy, Johnathan, Christopher, Michael, Mallory, Mason, Katelyn, and Brice, his great-grandchildren Devon, Kelsey, Taylor, Hailie, David, Dillon, Kailyn, Emelia, and Raigan, and his siblings Dillar and Gayenell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Louise, Dana, Deana, and Dennis. All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Daniel M. Gordon, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday November 8, 2013 at the age of 63. He was born May 23, 1950 in Chicago to Alexander and Eleanor (nee: Staswick) Gordon. Daniel was an avid Bear and Sox fan. He loved to tan, fish, being in the outdoors, and adored his twins. Daniel is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susan Greene, his daughters Vanessa and Veronica, his granddaughter Adiella, and his siblings Augie, Chip (Nina) and Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Steve and John, and his sister Natalie. Friends of the family may visit on Monday November 18, 2013 from 9:00am until 10:00am with a memorial mass to commence at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials may be made to the family. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org

Dolores M. Braun, age 83, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel with interment at Avon Centre Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Della A. Cepauskas, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday November 2, 2013, at the age of 87. She was born November 17, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Amelia Mesees. Della volunteered for many years at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. She was also a member of St. Patricks Church in Wadsworth and was a member of the Shamrocks Senior Club at St. Patricks. Della is survived by her sister Felice Lewandowski, her nieces and nephews Steven Salkos, Janet Salkos, Brian Lewandowski, John Lewandowski, and Laura Lewandowski. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Edward. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday November 10, 2013 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass will be held on Monday November 11, 2013 at 11:00am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 15000 Wadsworth Rd. Wadsworth, IL. Memorials may be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation PO Box 515 North Hampton, MA 01061. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Cody Ray Woodruff (Brooks) a resident of Hainesville, IL passed away November 1, 2013 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL at the age of 30. He was born January 17, 1983 in Rock Springs, WY to Debbie and Ray Brooks. Cody was a member of the Living Waters Church, Free Spirit Softball, We Care bowling, and Special Rec bowling. Cody was loved by many! He was the life of every party. A loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Cody grew up in Wyoming and South Dakota and later moved to Illinois. He graduated from Grayslake Community High School. He worked at Lakeside in Waukegan packaging office supplies. He loved bowling, softball, and played on many leagues and for the Special Olympics. Cody loved watching wrestling (WWE) and hated missing Monday Night RAW or Friday Night Smackdown. He will be more than missed and will forever be in our hearts and may he rest in peace. Cody is survived by his parents Debbie and Ray Brooks, his sister Susan (Shane) Vernooy of McHenry, and his brother Robert (Erica) Brooks of Round Lake. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Bena E. and Orland W. Strom, his aunt Cindy Paulson, his uncles Richard Gibbens and Bob Gibbens, and his brother Tim Brooks. A memorial service will be held on Thursday November 7, 2013 at 10:30am with a luncheon to follow both at Living Waters 525 N. Atkinson Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cody Woodruff Memorial Fund c/o Susan Vernooy 2315 Oakwood Court McHenry, IL 60051. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Richard A. Nelson, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday October 28, 2013, at his home, at the age of 70. He was born August 2, 1943 in Chicago to Martin and Cora (nee: Kilcrease) Nelson. Richard was a member of the American Legion, AMVets, and the VFW. He loved to garden and make dill pickles. He loved the Bears, liked to play the slots, and fish. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Jean, whom he wed April 22, 1968 in Chicago, his daughters Deborah (Greg) Hinkley of Grayslake, Corinne (David) Ness of Antioch, and Sharon (Bobby) Donnellan of Lake Villa, his grandchildren Abby, KC, Jimmy, Thomas, Max, Martin, Savannah, and Aidan, his brother Lance (Kathy) Nelson of Austin, TX, and his sister Corinne (Bob) Pflug of Mundelein. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Patrick and Martin. Friends of the family may visit Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00 pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service will be held on Friday November 1, 2013 at 11:00am at Wildwood Presbyterian Church 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Lois A. Peterson, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the age of 86. She was born September 16, 1927 in Fort Wayne, IN to Gale and Hazel Addington. Lois is survived by her children Ruth Peterson and Robert (Laura) Peterson, her granddaughter Rebecca (Ian) Hudak, her great-granddaughter Aurora, and she was a loving aunt to her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Peterson, her infant daughter Patricia Ellen, and her sister Ellen Mooney. Friends of the family may visit Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 4:00pm until 5:00 pm with a funeral service commencing at 5:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Advocate Hospice 364 Surryse Rd. Ste 120 Lake Zurich, IL 60047. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.