Sandra A. Adams, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Galesburg, IL, passed away Friday February 8, 2013, at the age of 56. She was born April 4, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Mildred Gearhart. Sandra was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church and a member of the choir at church for the past 7 years. She had also worked for Coleman Cable Company for the past 7 years. Sandra is survived by her son Michael (Maribeth) Adams, her father Raymond, her sisters Sharon Kilcoyne, Susan Black, Sallie Kyriazes, and Sheryl Wiegel and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred. Friends of the family may visit Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 9:00am to 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 16, 2013 at 11:00am at church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Joseph A. “Papa Joe” Schlicht Jr., age 86, of Gages Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at ManorCare in Libertyville.  He was born January 12, 1927 in Chicago to Joseph A. and Mary A. (nee Benda) Schlicht.  He served in the Army during World War II and retired from the Great Lakes Naval Base.  He was member of the Sheet Metal Union #73, charter member of the Gagewood Lions Club, and former head usher at St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julia (nee Griffiths); eleven children, David (Nancy) Schlicht, Susan Schlicht, Paul “Duffy” Schlicht, Lorraine “Lolo” (Chuck) Butterfield, Edward Schlicht, Joseph (Janine) Schlicht, Julie Schlicht, Margaret Schlicht, Catherine (Mike) Morrison, Jayne Onan, and Therese (Greg) Skarbalus; 30 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, William Roberts.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles Schlicht; one daughter, Mary Roberts; and sisters, Minerva Kratky and Loraine Meinke.  Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Visitation will continue on Monday, February 11, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, with Funeral Mass commencing at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be held privately. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jacqueline Berger, a resident of Grayslake, passed away February 4, 2012 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit Friday, February 8, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. A funeral services is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery. For information, please call 847 223 8122.

Leopold Arispe, Jr., a 78-year-old Waukegan resident, passed away Mon. Feb. 4, 2013 at Vista East in Waukegan.  He was born in San Antonio, TX on June 27, 1934 to the now late Leo Sr. and Lorenza {nee Garcia} Arispe.  Leopold worked for McLean Fogg in Mundelein for over 20 years.  He loved his family, especially the children, and was an avid antique and classic toy car collector.  Leopold was a huge fan of classic Hollywood films, especially Laurel & Hardy.  Leopold was the beloved brother of Richard (Eva) Arispe, David Arispe, Olga (Jerome) Wengel, Rosie (Jimmy) Correa, Rueben (Becky) Arispe, Tony Arispe, and Marylou Torres; fond uncle of many.  His brothers Raymond and Robert Arispe preceded him in death.  Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Fri. Feb. 8, 2013.  The funeral service will commence at 11:30 a.m. on Sat. Feb. 9, also at Strang Funeral Chapel.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.  Memorial contributions to the family would be appreciated.  For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Dorothy Elizabeth Skalla, formally of North Chicago, Waukegan and Grayslake, Illinois passed away February 2, 2013. Dorothy was born to Murray and Vida Bangs Dow on May 1st, 1917 in Xenia, Illinois.  She grew up on a small family farm there and attended a one-room, country schoolhouse. Dorothy lost her mother at an early age and later lived with her aunt Mattie in Iowa for several years before moving to Highland Park where she worked as a nanny for the Le Vally family.  Dorothy graduated from Highland Park High School, worked various clerical jobs and later worked for Douglas Aircraft (located at present-day O’Hare) during WWII where she was an original “Rosie the Riveter”. After the war she met her future husband, Edward, and they were married on July 24th, 1948.  They settled in Waukegan and North Chicago where they raised their four children. Dorothy was especially active in her later years, golfing, playing bolina, bowling and singing alto in the Waukegan Symphony Chorus. The Christian faith was an important part of her life and she was a former member of Mother of God and Prince of Peace churches.  She was a volunteer at Victory Hospital and also enjoyed her many functions with the Park Place Senior Center, Steelworkers Retirees Club and KSKJ St. Mary Lodge #79.  Dorothy is survived by her children, Gregory (Tonia) Skalla of Wildwood IL, Donald Skalla of Williams Bay WI, and Mary-Jo (Gary) Loizzo of Grayslake IL; grandchildren David (Sheila) Shrofe and Nicole Loizzo; great-grandchildren Caitlin, Julia, and Patrick Shrofe; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband Edward and daughter Patricia (Wayne) Shrofe. She was also preceeded in death by all of her siblings: sister Helen Pearson, and brothers Harold, Duncan, Earl, Edwin and Russell Dow.  A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday February 6, 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 Thursday February 7, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Blaine G. Young passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born in Chicago to Blaine Gladstone and Mae (Higgins). He was the youngest of three children including Mary and George who preceded him in death. Blaine and Nancy (Fraser) were married for 50 years and lived in Grayslake for over 40 years. A salesman for Federal Pacific in Des Plaines, he was a member of the Renwood County Club. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends of the family may visit Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by funeral services at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Inurnment will be at a later date at First Presbyterian Church in Hilton Head, SC. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice in Blaine’s name. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Judith F. “Judy” Erdmann, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday January 23, 2013, at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry, IL, at the age of 67. She was born August 24, 1945 in Bexar, AL to Daulton and Evelyn (nee: Riddings) Lindsey. Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Glenn, whom she wed on December 23, 1967 in Chicago, IL, her children Sandy (JT) Tillert of Ingleside and Kim (Don) Neis of Ingleside, her grandchildren Samantha and Brodie of Ingleside, and her siblings Mather (Geraldine) Lindsey of Hamilton, AL, Euna (Billy) Hughes of Hamilton, AL, and Mary (Harold) Hood of Tullahoma, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Daulton and Evelyn Lindsey. Friends of the family may visit Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 6 to 7 p.m. 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. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

William H. Peters passed away at his home in Round Lake on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 63. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 5, 1949. He graduated from Grayslake High School in l968. He was retired at the time of his death. Bill was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed playing for his family and friends. He was an avid Cub fan and enjoyed watching football, especially the Chicago Bears. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances Peters; a brother, Robert C. Peters (died in action in Viet Nam); and a sister, Patricia Pickard. Surviving is a sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Earl Smith of Hanover, Pennsylvania; three nieces; Debbie Cole, Becky Pomorin and Dona Behner; and a nephew, Andrew Pickard. Also surviving are several cousins and many good friends. Services for William will be held at the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake on Saturday, January 26, 2013. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 o’clock with the funeral service following at 11 o’clock. For information call 847 223 8122.

Richard Louis Scholz, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013 at his residence at the age of 86. He was born February 25, 1926 in Chicago, IL. Richard was a World War II veteran having served with the US Navy. Richard is survived by his wife Margie Lavern Scholz, whom he wed on May 28, 1960, his children Steve (Linda) Scholz, Michael (Linda) Scholz, and Randolph (Olga) Scholz, and his grandchildren Theresa, Ryan, Cory, Casey, Jennifer, Olivia, and Andrew. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday January 17, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday January 18, 2013 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Irving Park Cemetery in Chicago, IL. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Shirley Alice Bero, a 76-year-old Grayslake resident, passed away Sun. Jan. 13, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born in Chicago on June 24, 1936 to the low late Robert and Alice {nee Andrews} Brown.  Shirley was the beloved mother of Daniel and Cynthia Bero.  Friends of the family may join them at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere  Rd. Grayslake, IL  60030 on Sat. Jan. 19, 2013 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., with the funeral service commencing at 3 p.m.  Interment will be held privately at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago.  For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Verna Bork, an 88-year-old longtime Lake County resident, passed away Mon. Jan. 14, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born in Avon, IL to the now late Clement and Delia {nee Porchmann} McElhiney. Verna was the beloved mother of Joyce (Allen) Greenspon, Joseph (the late Carol) Hommrich, William (Joan) Hommrich, John (Pam) Hommrich, and Chris Bork; the cherished grandmother of 10; doting great-grandmother of eight and great-great-grandmother of three; the dear sister of Robert (Margaret) McElhiney and Lawrence (Terri) Youell; fond aunt, great-aunt, and cousin of many; special friend of Margie Riviotta and Marilou Hommrich. Her husbands John Hommrich and William Bork, and her grandson Joseph W. Przybylo preceded her in death. Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sun. Jan. 20, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., with the funeral service commencing at 2 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Verna’s name may be made to your favorite charity. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Robert C. Kuzelka, a resident of Grayslake for 25 years, passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013 at the age of 79. He was born February 21, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Marie Kuzelka. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War having served for the US Navy aboard the USS Hickory and the USS Olmstead. He was a member of the United Protestant Church and the Gages Lake Bible Church, and the Grayslake American Legion. Robert loved to travel in his motor home, collected stamps, and loved animals, gardening, and fishing. Robert is survived by his wife of 25 years, Vivian, his sister Carol Davis of Wisconsin, his children Richard (Collene) Kuzelka, Dennis (Dawn) Kuzelka, and Patricia White, his step-children Daryl (Mary) Stang and Rita (Ken Pfad) Stang, his 15 grandchildren, and his 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Laverne, his parents, his granddaughter, and his best dog Buddy Boy. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday January 12, 2013 from 9:30am until 11:00am with a funeral service commencing at 11:00am at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will immediately follow at Pine View Memorial Park in Waukegan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grayslake Paramedics or to Save-a-Pet. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Gertrude M. “Gert” Zieman, an 84-year-old longtime Grayslake resident, passed away at home late Thursday evening, Jan. 3, 2013.  She was born in Chicago on Feb. 4, 1928 to the now late Frank and Daisy Heynis.  When she was able, Gert attended United Protestant Church in Grayslake.  She loved to knit and crochet.  Gert was the loving mother of Diana (Scott) Kiederlen, Rick (Kathy) Zieman, Terry (Gregory) Kopier, Carol (Pat) Richardson, Larry (Ricki) Zieman, and Gary Zieman; the doting grandmother of Denise (Jeff) Schaffnit, Brian (Tracy) Zieman, Sarah (Brock) Rice, Kate (Matt) Olson, Nicole Kopier, Erik Kopier, Patrick Richardson, Ty Zieman, and Sean Zieman; cherished great-grandmother of Carter, Ella, and Macy Schaffnit, Brandon, Julianna, Timothy, Andrew, Michael, and Gabriel Zieman, Allison Rice, and two more on the way; the dear sister of Frank (the late Sally) Heynis, Betty (Norm) Hertel, Spen (Joan) Heynis; fond sister-in-law of Christa Heynis;  lifelong friend of Edeltraude “Eddie” Rudolph; special friend of “Saint Martha” Phiri.  Gert was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Zieman Sr., grandson Alex Richardson, and siblings Patsy, Harold, and Dorothy.  Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sat. Jan. 12, 2013.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, www.carecenter.org.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Helen M. Mount

Helen M. Mount, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday December 31, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born January 8, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Sophie (nee: Menich) Milichevich. Helen moved from Chicago at the age of 15 when her father bought a farm in Milburn. She later became a resident of Lake Villa for 40 years before moving to Park City in 1989. She moved back to Lake Villa in 2000 to be a part of the Cedar Village community. Helen worked for Frandsen Bros. Tool and Mfg. Co. of Grayslake from 1951 until 1977 and Dill Bros. Mfg. Inc. of Zion from 1977 until her retirement at the age of 65 in 1995. Helen is survived by her daughters Pamela S. Duncan of Phoenix, AZ, Donna M. Simmons of Lake Villa, IL, Margaret A. (Glen) Stilke of Lake Villa, IL, and Jennifer L. Spain of Paddock Lake, WI, her 7 grandchildren, her 5 great-grandchildren, her 4 nieces and nephews, and her son-in-law Kent Littlejohn of Rolling Meadows, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Mildred Holton and Dorothy Thompson, her nieces Valli Powers and Cathy Holton, and her best friend who was like a sister Betty J. Bell. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Sunday January 6, 2013 from 2:00pm until 3:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. www.strangfuneral.org.

Elevi Torres of Mundelein passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 in Chicago.  Friends of the family may visit Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.