Ronald J. Basar, age 63, of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 28, 1950. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030, where there will be visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Steven T. Carrier, PhD passed away on August 20, 2013 at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, Glenview Illinois.

He was born on November 8, 1938, in Havre, Montana, and graduated from Havre High School in 1957.  During high school he served in the United States Army Reserves.  Five days after graduating high school, he joined and served in the United States Marines for three years.  He then completed a four year apprenticeship receiving a Journeyman Electronics Mechanic Certificate from the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California.  During the Cuban Missile Crisis he volunteered in the United States Air Force Reserves for one year.

In 1967 he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Mathematics from California State Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, California.  In 1975 he received his Doctorate in Statistics from The Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Steve’s professional affiliations included the American Statistical Association and The Texas A&M University Statistical Association

Steve’s fraternal memberships included Kappa Mu Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Phi Omega.

His career was spent in the Pharmaceutical Biostatistics and Drug Development Industry, retiring from Abbott Laboratories.

His hobby was designing and working with stained glass.  He enjoyed gardening, was a great cook and an avid book reader.  He was a loyal fan of the University of Parkside, Wisconsin girl’s soccer team, a Chicago White Sox fan, a Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, and traveling. His greatest pleasure was spending time with both his immediate and extended family and he cared greatly for everyone in his life.  Above all, he cherished the time spent with the family and was always present at every milestone and important events in their lives.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Carol (Nelson) and Andrew Carrier.

Steve is survived by his spouse, Mary Ann, the love of his life, and they spent many wonderful years together.  Loving father of Brenda (Claudio) Gratton and Jennifer (Ellis) Ahrens.  Cherished stepfather of Troy (Leslie) Pencak and Dawn (Lee) Larson; caring brothers Rod (Sharon) and John (Terry) Carrier; grandchildren Taylor, Peyton, Elena and Paolo,  grandchildren by heart, Nathan, Adam and Rachael, step-grandchildren Samantha (Frank) Sammartino and Zach Klocek,  and many other relatives and friends.

A tribute to the memory of Steven T. Carrier will be held on Sun. Aug. 25, 2013 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, with memorial visitation from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the memorial service commencing at 5 p.m.  Inurnment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Roy Ebert, a Grayslake (Saddlebrook Farms) resident, passed away on Aug. 16, 2013.  He was born in Chicago on Mar. 21, 1926. Roy was a wonderful man, dedicated husband, caring father, expert humorist, and one-of-a-kind guy’s guy and mechanic.  He always had a big smile on his face, never sweated the small stuff, and seemed to always appreciate the little things in life.  Roy was a devout Catholic since converting for his marriage to Irene {nee Kawa} Ebert, his first wife of 61 years, now deceased.  Roy’s passion and profession was automobiles.  He began tinkering with cars in the alley behind the family’s apartment building before he could drive.  He spent his whole life fixing, collecting and selling cars, and building auto body repair businesses in Chicago, Niles, and Evanston.  He proudly claimed that his former star, Lehigh Auto Body, is still a successful business today.  He saved many old cars and parts from the junkyard.  He was also an avid gardener, perpetually planting, watering, trimming, and tearing out his landscaping.  He was fortunate enough to check off most of the things on his bucket list including establishing a winter home in Florida and moving into a new home for him and his wife Audrey {nee Kraft and Healy} who he married on Mar. 21, 2009, and completing an addition on his building to store his extensive junk collection.  He touched all the lives of the people he knew in very special ways.  Also surviving Roy are his children Diane (Terry) Ebert-May, David Ebert, Darrell (Linda) Ebert, and Darlene (Tom Bangert) Ebert; his four grandchildren Kathryn (Jon) Weins, Ann (Tim) Warner, Amy Ebert, and David May; and two great-grandchildren Paige and Ryan Warner.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  Friends of the family may join them for memorial visitation on Thu. Aug. 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation, 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein (Fremont Twp.), IL 60060, with Memorial Mass commencing at 10:30 a.m.  Inurnment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, http://www.stjude.org/, would be appreciated.  Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM in Grayslake, IL 60030.  (847) 223-8122 or visit http://www.strangfuneral.org/.

Biagio Ferrantelli, age 74, of Gurnee, passed away at home Sat. afternoon, Aug. 10, 2013.  Born in Burgio, Sicily on Mar. 16, 1939.  Retired owner/operator of Lakeshore Flower Shop on 3140 N. Broadway.   Beloved husband of 42 years to Rosemary, whom he wed on Sep. 11, 1971.  Visitation at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tues. Aug. 13, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Funeral Mass commences at 10 a.m. on Wed. Aug. 14, 2013 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031.  Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles.  (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jeanne C. Bock, a 92-year-old Grayslake resident, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday evening at The Willows in Vernon Hills.  She was born in E. St. Louis, IL on July 20, 1921 to the now late John and Fay {nee Mills} Crowl.  Jeanne retired from the Skokie Police Department in 1997.  She was the loving mother of Linda Knight and James Bock; beloved grandmother of Kevin (Ann) Knight, Jennifer (Ryan) Barrett, Brian (fiancée Jen Hoff) Knight, Tim (Kari) Knight, and Sarah Bock; adoring great-grandmother of Ava, Nathan, Elle, Hailie, and Trevor.  Her husband Robert W. Bock, Sr. and son Robert W. Bock, Jr. preceded her in death.  Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.  The funeral service will commence at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013, also at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.  Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, reconvening at the cemetery office at 12:30, for escort to the committal chapel.  For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Judy “Noodles” Combs, a 66-year-old Round Lake resident, passed away at home Saturday afternoon, August 3, 2013.  She was born in Hazard, KY to the now late Elmer and Sally {nee Jones} Johnson on September 11, 1946.  Judy was the beloved wife of 49 years to Gary Combs; the loving mother of Gary (Tracy Lyn) Combs, Jr.; the doting grandmother of Chastity Spurling, Cody Spurling, and Aubrey Rose; the dear sister of Bradley (Betty) Johnson, Charles Leon (Carolyn) Johnson, Sandra (Hershel) Dixon, and Patty (the late Steve) Seals.  Her daughter Michelle Combs and sister Matti Kay Terri preceded her in death.  Funeral services will be held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  (847) 223-8122 or www.strangfuneral.org.

Milford W. Nelson, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday August 2, 2013 at the age of 94. He was born July 21, 1919 in Valley City, ND to Abraham and Martha Nelson. Milford is survived by his wife Dorothy, his children Thomas L. (Mary nee: Belec) Nelson of Wildwood, IL, his grandchildren Daniel J. (Tina) Nelson of Winter Beach, FL, Kimberley (Patrick) Serzynski of Lake Villa, Donald H. Nelson of Las Vegas, David Nelson of Burr Oak, MI, John Nelson of Wadsworth, Thomas Nelson Jr. of Wildwood, and Timothy (Nichol) Nelson of Salt Lake City, and his great-grandchildren Daniel, Donald III, Patrick, Nicholette, Sabrina, and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his 1 brother, his 2 sisters, his sons Richard J. Nelson and Donald H. Nelson, his great-grandson Jerald C. Nelson, and his granddaughter-in-law Sheryl Nelson. Friends of the family may visit Tuesday August 6, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday August 7, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

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.