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.

William Earl Clark Jr., 80, of Eagle River, WI, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau, WI. He was born in Evanston on March 21, 1933 to William and Louise (nee Ellis) Clark. A farmer for over 50 years, William loved to travel and put on ceramic shows. He was also famous for his beef vegetable soup. He is survived by two daughters, Penny Bublitz and Jackie (Lee) Baillargeon, both of Wisconsin; a step-daughter, Beth Nelson, of Illinois; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betsey Kroeck of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John, and a sister, Eleanor. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00pm to 3pm, Saturday, February 1, 2014, at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials may be made to the family. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Charles J. Gillies, age 83, of Grayslake passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at his home. He was born February 21, 1930 in Chicago to Alexander and Florence (nee Wulf) Gillies. Charles loved to do woodworking, take walks at the Grove, visit Disney World, and spend time with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Wesley) Jelinski of South Elgin and Carol (Guy) Wolf of Winterhaven, FL; his grandchildren, Krista (Kevin) Billy of Pittsburgh, PA and Justin Jelinski of South Elgin; one great-grandchild, Dakota Billy; and one brother, Richard Gillies of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary, and one brother, William. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials contributions may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025 or www.carecenter.org. For information, please call 847-223-8122.

Robert R. Kuffell, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday January 26, 2014 at the age of 82. Robert was a veteran of the Army having served during the Korean War and was a member of the IBEW Union Local #134. Robert was the loving husband of 57 years to Elaine, beloved brother to Gerald (Patricia) Kuffell and his deceased sister and brother-in-law Dolores (Hugo) DiStefano, wonderful father to Steve (Donna), Mike (Angela), Don (Grace), and Carol (Dave) Seeger, an adoring grandfather to Stephanie, Courtney, Brent, Amanda, Erik, Dylan, Lindsey, Matt, Megan, Kevin, Billy, Danny, and Julie, and a loving uncle to 4 nieces and nephews. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday January 30, 2014 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be Friday, January 31 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Judes Children Hospital. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.

Leonard E. Burge, 91, a resident of Naperville, and a former 80 year resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday January 23, 2014. During his years in Grayslake, Leonard was employed at Rockenbach Chevrolet for 34 years and was very active in many church and local community organizations including serving for many years as a Board Member for the Grayslake Historical Society. Leonard was the beloved husband of Mary K, who preceded him in death in 2010, the loving father of Barbara (Art) Grant, Marilyn (Guy) Head, Gary (Mary) Burge, and Susanne (Scott) Dahl; dear grandfather of 14 grandchildren; and fond great-grandfather of 17 great-grandchildren. Friends of the family may visit from 3:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday January 27, 2014 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grayslake Historical Society 164 Hawley St. Grayslake, IL or Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility 1347 Crystal Ave. Naperville, IL 60563. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.

Clarence “Coachie” A. Kasin Jr., passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014, at the age of 62. He was born December 28, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Clarence Sr. and Mary Kasin. A visitation is scheduled for Friday January 24, 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 Saturday January 25, 2014 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. The interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Showman’s League of America Scholarship c/o Peter Kasin. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.