Karen Beth Wessely, age 51, of Grayslake, passed away at her home July 23, 2013. Friends of the family may join the family for a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013 at the United Protestant Church, 54 South Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL 60030. Arrangement were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call 847 223 8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Robert “Jim” Stallcup, a resident of Gages Lake, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2013 at his home, at the age of 70. He was born September 22, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to Florence and Chandler Stallcup. Jim was a former employee of Bell Fuels in Chicago. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol, his children Cheryl (J.R. Depew) Fisher, Lynda (Brian Berg) Lee, and Kevin Stallcup, his grandchildren Amber Hooven, Alicia Cashmore, Cody Lee, and Justin Lee, and his great-grandson Liam. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Gena, and his brothers Wayne and Chuck. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday July 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Gages Lake Bible Church 18788 W. Gages Lake Rd. Gages Lake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Byron K. Pscherer, a lifelong resident of Round Lake, passed away Saturday July 13, 2013, at the age of 54. He was born June 29, 1959 in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Forrestene Pscherer. Byron worked as a painter with the Chicago Painters Union Local 14. He loved the Bears, Cubs, fishing, motorcycles, and making his friends and family laugh. Byron is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dawn, his mother Forrestene, his children Alyssa (Jimmy Bedient) Pscherer and Keith Bohner, his siblings Gail (Bruce) Jewell, Patty (Glenn) Harrison, and Diane Pscherer, many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his dad and his brother Chuckie. Friends of the family may visit Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 3:00pm until 7:00 pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Betty J. Swenson, a resident of Park City, passed away Friday June 28, 2013 at the age of 81. She was born July 15, 1931 in Chicago to James and Grace (nee: Selix) Ecklund. Betty loved the American Indian culture and collected Indian memorabilia. Betty is survived by her children Candy Alesi (nee: Stoneking) of Park City and Ray (Jackie) Swenson of Kentucky, her grandchildren Steve Bartousek of Schaumburg, Christina Crop of Beach Park, Hank Stoneking of Park City, Hayley Stoneking of Park City, Gina Hubbard of Park City, and Amy Davis of Kenosha, and her 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons William and Wayne Alesi. A burial service will take place on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at 11:00am at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Iva Anderson passed away June 28, 2013 at the age of 96. She was born March 3, 1917 in Hennepin, IL. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Congregational Church. Iva is survived by her children Donna (Tom) Wachholder and James (Mary Lee) Anderson, her grandchildren Barb (Vern) Law, Tom Wachholder, Mike (Gerrilyn) Wachholder, Mark (Tracy) Anderson, David Anderson, Susan (Ramiro) Berreles, Carol (Robert) Berreles, her great-grandchildren Julianne, Tommy, Kyle, Kim, Mary Jo, John, Jay, Angel, James, Brandon, Autumn, Emily, Cody, Desiree, Jacob, Nickolas, Tiffany, and Heather, and her great-great-granddaughter Melanie. A visitation is scheduled for Friday July 5, 2013 from 9:30am until 10:30am with a funeral service commencing at 10:30am at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held following the service at Ivanhoe Cemetery in Ivanhoe, IL For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

George C. Schechner, Age 92, beloved husband of Margaret J. Schechner nee Trillschoen, who preceded him in death in 2004, longtime residents of Grayslake and parishioners at United Protestant Church of Grayslake, died on June 28, 2013 at Manor Care of Libertyville after a long fight with COPD. Born in Chicago, grew up on the near west side with brother Robert (who died in 1953), served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, served in the Army Signal Corps during WWII in Italy, served the City of Chicago as a firefighter for 30 years before retiring as a Battalion Chief in 1984. Many remember his service to Chicago as a first responder to the fire at Our Lady of the Angels, and his pride for his service in 1980 when other firefighters left to strike and he remained with other officers to conduct critical fire and rescue operations under police protection for 23 days.
After marrying in 1956 George and Margaret enjoyed 47 years of marriage that included European vacations to visit Margaret’s many relatives , long road trips in powerful cars before radar detection, and dining at all the German restaurants they could find with many friends and family members. Survived by maternal cousins, Thelma Gontesky of California and Judy Meyers of New York. Internment private. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For more information contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Blanca M. Gonzalez, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday June 20, 2013 at the age of 72. She was born January 31, 1941 in Mexico to Juan and Diamantina Morales. Blanca was a longtime volunteer at St. Joseph the worker in Wheeling and a member of the Women’s club at Our Lady of the Brook in Northbrook. She was also part of the Women’s auxiliary at Thorek Hospital in Chicago. Blanca is survived by her children Blanca (Pat) Gonzalez-Dunsmore, Virgil (Tina Beckham) Gonzalez, Lorena (Paul) Risinger, and Sandra (Andrew) Gonzalez-Low, her grandchildren Drake, Briana, and Mason Dunsmore, Grant Gonzalez, Liliana (Jason) Bober, Cameron, and Alecia Gonzalez, Chase, Aubrey, and Hannah Risinger, and Eliana, Carissa, and Sarina Low, her great-grandchildren Madelynn, Echo, Ella, and Jason Jr., and her brother Juan Morales Garza. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgilio, her infant son Juan Carlos, and her brother Victor Morales Garza. Friends of the family may visit Sunday June 23, 2013 from 2:00pm until 6:00 pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Monday June 24, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Blanca’s name. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Melinda F. Alcantara, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away Sunday June 9, 2013 at the age of 50.  She was born May 27, 1963 to Miguela Flores.  Melinda was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gurnee.  Melinda was actively involved in the music ministry at St. Anastasia, and a fundamental driving force in establishing the annual Simbung Gabi tradition celebrated by Filipinos of Lake County during the Christmas season.   She last worked for Sunrise Assisted Living in Gurnee.  Melinda is survived by her husband of 30 years, Rodrigo Alcantara; her mother Miguela Flores; her children Minnie Rose Alcantara, Charlene Alcantara, Christian Alcantara; her granddaughter Mikaelyn Joy Domingo; and many cousins.   Friends of the family may visit Friday June 21, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00 pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  The visitation will continue on Saturday June 22, 2013 from 9:00am until the time of the funeral mass at 10:00am at St. Paul the Apostle Church 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL.  Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee, IL.   Memorials may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church in Melinda’s name.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Nadia Begin, age 90, of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Forest Edge Nursing Home in Chicago.  She was born in the Ukraine on April 15, 1923.  Nadia loved gardening and cooking.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Mungle, of Round Lake;  her grandchildren, Peter (Ashley) Stoczanskyj of Nebraska, Mark Stoczanskyj of Grayslake, and Angie Stoczanskyj of Ingleside; and her great-grandchildren, Mikey, Natalie and Anya.  Nadia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Peter Begin, and her son-in-law, Mike Stoczanskyj.  Friends of the family may visit from 6 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the funeral service commencing at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Paul “Duffy” Schlicht, a resident of Gages Lake, passed away at Advocate Condell Medical Center on Tuesday June 4, 2013, at the age of 58. He was born December 29, 1954 in Libertyville, IL at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Duffy attended St. Gilberts Grade school, Carmel High School, and the College of Lake County. He most recently worked for his lifelong friend Matt Wantola. Duffy is survived by his son Dylan A. Schlicht, his fiancée Colleen Murphy, his mother Julia Schlicht, his siblings David (Nancy) Schlicht, Susan Schlicht, Lorraine (Chuck) Butterfield, Edward Schlicht, Joseph (Janine) Schlicht, Julie Schlicht, Margaret Schlicht, Jayne Onan, Catherine (Mike) Morrison, and Therese (Greg) Skarbalus, many nieces, nephews, and friends, and his brother-in-law Bill Roberts. He was preceded in death by his dad Joseph Schlicht, his brother Charles, and his sister Mary Roberts. Duffy was an organ donor. Friends of the family may visit Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 1:00pm until 5:00 pm with a service commencing at 5:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Michele A. Trudeau {nee Wolf}, a 60-year-old Grayslake resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 28, 2013.  She was born in Waukegan on January 6, 1953.  Michele grew up in Wildwood and graduated from Warren High School, class of 1971. She lived much of her adult life in Antioch.

Michele was brought up in the family’s establishment, Pierre’s Village Inn, where her passion for the restaurant business was born.  She made a name for herself as Event Coordinator at The  Tower Room, Food Service Manager at Antioch High School, and her life time working and personal relationship with John Steitz and Steitz’s Resort.

Michele was also a member and Treasurer of the UDLL Dart League, loved to cook, paint and read and always loved boating on the Chain of Lakes, a place that held many childhood memories for her.  She will be lovingly remembered for her smile and twinkling eyes, her sense of humor and her overall kind-hearted spirit.

Michele is survived by her daughter, Rachel Wolf; her mother, Anna “Toots” Trudeau; her brothers Steve (Sharon)  Trudeau and George (Ronnie) Trudeau; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well as a host of dear friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew “Pierre” Trudeau.

Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL  60030 on Wed. June 5, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.