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Shirley A. Christian

Shirley A. Christian, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully October 2, 2023 at her home.  She was born July 11, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Donald and Rosella Oilschlager.

Teaching elementary school was Shirley’s passion, she retired after 37 years at Grayslake School District 46. She served on the Board of Education at Grayslake High School District 127, the Grayslake Police Commission, the Executive Board of the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association and Board of Directors for the Carrillon North Homeowners Association. Shirley was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood of Antioch, Exchange Club of Grayslake, Grayslake Lions Club, WINGS – Women Interested in Government and the Lake County Women’s Coalition. Shirley was active in the Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Grayslake serving on many committees, the Church Council and Chair of the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2012.

Shirley is survived by her children Karen (Kirk) Christian-Smith of Round Lake Beach, John (Trisha) Christian of Barrington Hills, and Patricia Byers of Fort Lauderdale, FL, her grandchildren Lucas Christian, Benjamin Smith, Alec Christian, Molly Smith, Michael (Lisa) Lessard, and Joshua (Freddie) Johnson, her brothers Bob (Barb) Oilschlager and Ed (Denise) Oilschlager, and her sister-in-law Pat Oilschlager. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 45 years, Russell Christian, her brother Jim Oilschlager, and her grandchild Grant Christian.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2023 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church 285 Washington Street Grayslake, IL 60030 at 10:30am visitation, 11:00am service.  Interment will be held privately.  Memorials may be made to the Grayslake Fire District.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Salvador S. Tellez

Salvador S. Tellez, 84, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away October 1, 2023 at his home.  He was born March 10, 1939 in Mexico to Regino and Maximiana Tellez.

Salvador was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake, IL.

Salvador is survived by his wife, Estela, his children Jaime (Rosa), Rosalia (Jesus), the late Alfredo (Heather), Adriana (Nick), Blanca (Javier), Prodigios (Juan), and Salvador Jr., his grandchildren Aide, Erick, Aaron, Amy, Cristal, Bianca (David), Jesse, Jocelyn, Brianna, Isaiah, Anthony, Juan Armando (Alex), Alex, Andy, Tony, Luis Angel, Cynthia, Alyssa, Esequiel, Andrea, Hektor, and Joel, his great-grandchildren Amiya, Ava, Joaquin, Angel, Lily, and Mateo, and his siblings Hermelinda Tellez, Alfredo Tellez, and Lydia Vega.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Alfredo, and his brother Adrian Tellez.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073.  Interment will follow the service at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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Eric W. A. McIntyre-Nicoline

Eric W. A. McIntyre-Nicoline, age 37, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born on December 9, 1985 in Waukegan, IL.  He was baptized and confirmed at St Paul Lutheran church in Round Lake Park. He attended grade school at St. Paul in Round Lake Park, St Johns in Libertyville and high school at Shoreland Lutheran in WI. Eric was a Chicago bears and Cubs fan. He loved his family dearly and was always checking in with them. Sending random messages saying he loved you or something quirky. His nieces and nephews held a special place in his heart. The bond he held with his cousins was unbreakable. He has many friends and was described as loyal loving and caring.

Eric is survived by his father, Lyle D. (Sandy) Nicoline; his mother, Debi (Robert) Mitchell; his siblings, Jacob, Kristofer, Joshua, Cassandra, and Kaylee; his nieces and nephews, Conner, Dante, Teagan, Riley, Harley, Aiden, Jaxon, Lucius, Alessandra, Aubrey, and Owen; many aunts and uncle; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lyle and Linnette Nicoline, J. McIntyre, and Elmer and Linda Hanson.

Visitation will be held from 10am – 12pm on October 7th and the service will begin at noon at St Paul Lutheran Church located at 420 Greenwood Dr., Round Lake Park, IL 60073

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Cheryl A. Shebesta

Cheryl Ann Shebesta, age 62, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on September 25, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 28, 1961 in Waukegan to Raymond and Dorothy (nee Verenski) Shebesta. She was a 1979 graduate of Warren Township High School, Gurnee, IL. At the time of her passing she worked at AbbVie (Abbott Laboratories) where she worked for 39 years as a Senior Customer Service Team Member in Waukegan, IL. She loved sports, music, dancing, playing games and doing puzzles and she especially loved spending time with her granddaughter. Not to mention she was a diehard Chicago Bears fan.

She wasn’t just a mom to Adam but to many more. Being a part of her tribe, you knew she always had an ear to listen and advice that was valued by all, a hug to make things better and a laugh that would bring a smile to all.  She was selfless and gave from the heart.

Cheryl is survived by her son, Adam of Wonder Lake, IL; her mother, Dorothy of North Fort Myers, FL; her granddaughter, Cora of Wonder Lake, IL; her siblings, Dave (Theresa) of Antioch, IL, Teri (Rudy) Zeithammel of Hartsville, TN and Steve (Becky) of Winthrop Harbor, IL; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond and the love of her life Richard (Rick) L. Watts.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 3pm until 7pm with a funeral service commencing at 7pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Donna L. Bahde

Donna Lou Bahde, 75, passed away on September 26, 2023 in Libertyville, IL. Donna was born on April 7, 1948 in Grayslake to Orville and Cassie Andrews.  Donna loved to travel especially RVing, she enjoyed the movies and was passionate about the Cubs and NASCAR. She loved to decorate her home with art, attending craft fairs and seeing new things.

Donna is survived by her children, Amy (Roger) Brown, Michael Bahde, and Jennifer (Christopher) Lutz; her grandchildren, Reese Brown, Stephani Bahde, Eryn (Patrick) Schulfer, Ethan Bilbrey, Zachary Bilbrey, and Matthew Bilbrey; her great grandchildren, Autumn and Willow Schulfer; her siblings, Steve (Renee) Andrews, Cathy (Mike Babicz) Landgren; brother-in-law, Brian Bahde; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; her parents; and brother-in-law, Reed Ibrahim.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 10am until 12pm.  Interment will be held at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Donna’s name to https://dystonia-foundation.org/donate-other-ways/donate-online/ Please follow the following directions for the donation after you open the link: click “yes, please” to dedicate this donation to someone; then for dedication type, please click “In Memory Of”; then add Donna Bahde to the “Honoree Detail”; then choose if you would like to notify the family of your donation; and then enter the amount to be donated and select donate now. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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Dorothy M. Bamber

Dorothy M. Bamber, 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 24, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born August 3, 1930 in Paris, Ontario, Canada to Henry and Mabel Wood.

Dorothy was a devoted member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and volunteered with the Altar Flower group.

Dorothy is survived by her sons Jeffrey Holmes and Lyle Holmes, her grandchildren Ashleigh Holmes, Sarah Avalon Holmes, Christina Holmes, Samantha Holmes, and Michael Henry Holmes, her great-granddaughter Eliana, her brothers Don Wood and John Wood, her cousins in Canada, and her numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her children Mary Anne Holmes and Martin Holmes, her parents, her sister Betty, and her brother Ken.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will follow the service at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Gilbert Church.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Rick R. Ross

Rick R. Ross, 75, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL with both his daughters by his side. He was born December 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Shirley Ross.

Rick was a lifelong Illinoisan and proud member of the Chicago Carpenters Union Local No. 58 with over 55 years vested. He enjoyed golf, friends and his grandchildren during his retirement. Rick was a huge Chicago sports fan. He was a proud supporter of the University of Illinois especially the Men’s Basketball team, both the Chicago Cubs, the White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks and of course his beloved and often infuriating Chicago Bears. 

Rick is survived by his daughters Alisa (Ben) Palmer and Nicole (Matt) Anderson, his grandchildren Clarisa Palmer, Emmit Palmer, Dylan Anderson and Drake Anderson, and his sister Judy (Dave) Klekovic and her children.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite Aunt Lois Ross.

A celebration of life will be held during the Bears/Vikings Game on October 15th, 2023 at Four Coyne’s Bar & Grill in Round Lake Park from 12 pm until 4pm.  Bears gear encouraged and supervised children welcome. Please stop by when it works for you to share a fun memory of Rick. 

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.  

Scott Anthony Mitchell

Scott Anthony Mitchell, 44, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away September 17, 2023 at Seventy Six Falls in Albany, KY. He was born December 27, 1978 in Merrillville, IN to Wayne and Barbara (nee Johnson) Mitchell.

Scott is survived by his mother, Barbara Mitchell; his sister Jennifer Mitchell (José Argüello); and his brother Wayne Mitchell Jr.

He was preceded in death by his father Wayne Mitchell Sr.

A memorial visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.  A remembrance service will take place on Sunday at the funeral home from 5:30pm until 6pm In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Council for the Social Studies, or Spay and Stay.

For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Mark W. Hamby

Mark W. Hamby, 67, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away September 22, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born November 28, 1955 in Kenosha, WI to James and Theresa (nee Lidwell) Hamby. Mark was a friend to all and always willing to help and would give anyone the shirt off his back if they needed it.

Mark is survived by his children, Eric (Sarah) Hamby, and Sarah (Chuck) Stokes; his grandchildren, Emily Stokes, Ali Stokes, Evan Blough, Audrey Stokes, Tyler Hamby, Brooke Hamby, and Ben Blough; and his siblings, Mike Hamby, Kurt (Renee) Hamby, Rita (Doug) Kammer, Mary (Bruce) McNabb.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 43 years, Julienne Hamby.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.  A funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00am.  Interment will follow the mass at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fishing Has No Boundaries – an organization whose goal is to open up the great outdoors for people with disabilities through the world of fishing https://fhnbinc.org/donate/. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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Madeleine L. McDonald

Madeleine L. McDonald, age 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on September 15, 2023 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on May 19,1938 in Chicago, IL.

 Madeleine was a Gagewood Lioness Club member. A current member of the residents council of The Village of Victory Lakes, and previously on the residents council at Anthology of Grayslake.

Madeleine is survived by her children, Kathy (Ken) Kreason, Bill (Dorrie) McDonald, her grandchildren Kailey Malouf, and Karl McDonald. her brother Jerry, and sisters Lorraine and Roberta.

She is preceded in death by her husband Donald McDonald.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. A visitation will take place Wednesday September 20,2023 from 10:00am to 11am at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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Karen L. Tomaszek

Karen Louise Tomaszek, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on August 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Jacob and Muriel Besefske.  Karen was a Registered Nurse and former Director of Hospice at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois.  She also was an Alpaca breeder and animal rescue leader.

Karen is survived by her husband, James V. Tomaszek, of 48 years who she married on October 3, 1975 in Chicago, IL; her children, Caity (Steve) Kania of Lake Barrington, IL, Michelle Davenport of Andover, MA, and Annie Tomaszek of McHenry, IL; her grandchildren, JJ Kania, Matt Kania, Nate Kania, Leo Davenport, and Sophie Davenport; her sisters, Cheryl (Bob) Kelly, and Laura (Bill) Lane; and her nieces and nephews, Kari, Colleen, Julie, Brian, Kristina, Lindsey, Lindsay, and Lauren. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

William “Bill” J. Lichon

William “Bill” J. Lichon, 69, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away September 11, 2023 at his home he proudly built.  He was born December 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Esther Lichon.

Bill was a passionate fisherman and hunter.  He spent every season with his dad, brothers, grandsons and friends in the field or on the lake.  Bill was a graduate of Lane Tech High School and worked as a carpenter for over 50 years in the Local 181 and an instructor for the Chicago Regional Council for Carpenters.

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Terri Lichon, his children William Lichon Jr., Jillian (Paul) Connolly, Tina (Jacob) Mandelman, Mary (Jacob) De Filippis, Theresa (Daniel Pollina) Lichon, Adam Lichon, and Joseph Lichon, his grandchildren Charles, Mary, Riley, John, Gabriella, Rebecca, Giuliana, Chloe, Bradley, Maximus, Robert, Christopher, and Daniel, his siblings Larry (Linda) Lichon, Gail (Gary) Lindley, and Mary (Vince) Clemente, his bother-in-law Frank Flammini, and his sister-in-law Catherine (Daniel) Cunningham.  He was preceded by his parents and his in-laws Joan and Barry Flammini.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Paul the Apostle 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.    For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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Mark Edwin Shaver

Mark Edwin Shaver, 45, a resident of Lake Villa , IL, passed away September 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 1,1977 in McHenry, IL to David and Kathleen Shaver.

Mark was a talented musician.

Mark is survived by his parents, David Shaver, and Kathleen (Larry Hintz) Shaver, his sister Kerry Shaver, and his Grandmother Rose Marie Shaver.

All services are private.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Imogene Mead

Imogene Mead, 83, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away September 3, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 1, 1940 in Grundy, VA to Homer and Virga (nee: Foster) Lane.

Imogene was a loving wife, mom, and grandma.

Imogene is survived by her husband of 64 years, Martin Mead, whom she wed on July 3 in Grundy, VA, her daughters Cathy (Ron) Werner of Wadsworth, Il and Karen (Brian) Lachman of Trevor, WI, her grandchildren Caryn Gulifor of Grayslake, IL, Cory (Gus) Hazelton of Popular Grove, IL Brian Lachman Jr. of Trevor, WI, and Bret (Isabel) Lachman of Franklin, WI, and her 7 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son Brian, her parents, her 2 brothers, and her 2 sisters.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2023 from 11:30am until 1:00pm, with the funeral service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow the services at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association.    For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Lily Saleh

Lily Saleh, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born July 7, 1934 in Gaza City, Gaza to Jacob and Victoria Tawil.


Lily emigrated from Palestine in September of 1962.  Lily was one of seven children to Jacob and Victoria Tawil.  She studied Home Economics at Cairo University.  As a teacher in her homeland, she would meet her husband of 59 years, Hassan Saleh by accident.  Hassan was coming to see Lily’s brother at their home in Gaza City.  After a tumultuous courtship, they would fall in love despite religious differences make the move to America and then the Chicago area to begin a new life together. Lily and Hassan would settle in the suburbs raising her three boys.  She was instrumental in starting a family business and establishing a life in a home they would enjoy for the last 30 years.  Lily was an amazing cook; she would often cook with vegetables from the garden which she always enjoyed working in immensely.  Her home was always open to family and friends as she enjoyed entertaining.  Lily loved life and lived her life to the fullest.

Lily is survived by her children, Nayel Saleh (Donna) of Johnsburg, IL, Rayed Saleh (Mark Milkint) of Evanston, IL, Sayed Saleh of Grayslake, IL, her two surviving sisters, Adlette El Tawil (Adib Jabra) of Vienna, Austria and Yvonne Khoury (Suhail) of Amman, Jordan.  Lily is also survived many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews all over the world.

All services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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Lillian Mischke

Lillian Mischke, 91, a longtime resident of Grayslake for over 55 years, passed away September 4, 2023 at Bickford Nursing Home in Gurnee, IL.  She was born January 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Helen (nee: Pietewicz) Scharba.

Lillian worked at the Milwaukee Road in Chicago. She waitressed and worked at Marshall Fields and Wiebolts. She enjoyed cooking, canning and preserving, playing cards, traveling, beautiful sunsets, and caring for her family.

Lillian is survived by her children Roberta (Patrick) Murphy of Vernon Hills, IL, Eric Mischke of Hainesville, IL, Kirk Mischke of Grayslake, Il and Jay Mischke of Jenks, OK, her grandchildren Shannon (Aaron) Good of Grayslake, IL, Sean (Valerie) Murphy of Surprise, AZ, Douglas Mischke of Round Lake Beach, IL, Christian Mischke of Tulsa, OK, Jordan Mischke of Jenks, OK, and Cami Mischke of Tulsa, OK, her great-grandson Wyatt Murphy of Surprise, AZ,  and her sister Marie (Roy) Peterson of DeBary, FL.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John R. Mischke, and her son Peter John Mischke.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.    For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Darrell James Allie

Darrell James Allie, 80, a resident of Antioch, IL, passed away August 31, 2023 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  He was born April 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and LaVerne Allie.

Darrell was a graduate of Aurora College having earned a BA degree.  He worked for AIG and Aon as an insurance broker and retired after 35 years of service in the insurance industry.  He enjoyed model trains, gardening, reading, fishing, crossword puzzles, and most importantly he loved his family.

Darrell is survived by his wife Roberta E. (nee: Speidel), whom he wed on August 17, 1968 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorne Woods, IL, his children Darrell “Jim” (Jennifer) Allie Jr. of Lindenhurst, IL and Deena L. (Fernando Liles) Allie of Zion, IL, his grandchildren Hannah Elizabeth Allie, Joshua Tyler Allie, and Faith Micaela Allie-Liles, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carla and Jerry Ward of Gages Lake, IL and many other family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and LaVerne Allie, and his step-father Clyde Peer.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church 24500 N. Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047 on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will follow the service at the cemetery next to the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Matthew Early Childhood Center or the American Lung Association.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Ronnie Lee Williams

Ronnie Lee Williams, age 77, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on August 30, 2023 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. He was born on January 17, 1946 in West Frankfort, IL to Ruby Bernice (nee Owsley) and Edmond Walter Williams. 

Ron retired from Abbott Labs in January 2001, after 38 years. He enjoyed retirement, traveling, fishing and spending winters in the south, the past 10 years on South Padre Island. His favorite thing was spending time with friends and family ( of which there are many). He especially enjoyed watching his beloved Packers with his kids and grandkids who followed his passion.

Ron is survive by his wife, Linda, of 57 years whom he married on June 11, 1966 in Lake Villa, IL; his children, Rhonda (Wayne) Garamoni of Lake Villa and Derek (Amy) of Ingleside; his grandchildren, Danny, Toni, Kyle, and Paige; his great granddaughter, Ava; his siblings, Walter Jr. (Cathy) of Florida, Ted (Ramonna) of Paxton, IL, and Bill (Terri) of Fox Lake.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Carlene.   

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.   

Douglas L. Danielson

Douglas L. Danielson, 77, a resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL and formerly of Wildwood IL and Mesa Az, passed away Friday August 18, 2023. He was born April 1,1946 in Waukegan, IL to Delbert and Mildred Danielson. Doug enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, fishing, stone crafting, watching old TV shows, and supporting the Chicago Sport Teams. He attended the College Church of the Nazarene via webcasting and was a former member of the Velda Rose Methodist Church. Doug served his country for 2 years during the Vietnam war as a SP4 “T” in the US Army Infantry. He was Honorably discharged on August 6th 1969 after dutifully serving overseas in Vietnam earning his decorations and achievements like National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, 2 Oversea Bars, and Marksman Badge with Rifle M-14 & M-16. 

Doug is survived by his children Douglas (Michelle) Danielson and Sheryl Snow (Greg), His grandchildren Curtis, Douglas Jr, Dakota, Alyssa and Gabrielle, and his brothers Ron (Karolyn) Danielson, Gilbert (Jan) Danielson, and Mike Danielson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Delbert, mother Mildred, loving wife Curtina, and brothers Gene & Jim. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday August 26, 2023 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm with a service commencing at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or any Veteran Charity in his honor. For more information call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Leslie Leonard Marshall

Leslie Leonard Marshall, age 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on August 19, 2023, at Wealshire Assisted Living, in Lincolnshire IL. He was born on January 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Merlin and Loretta Marshall.

Leslie was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Carmella of 60 years, whom he married on June 15, 1963, in Waukegan, IL.; his children, Michael (Lisa) Marshall, Michelle (Karlheinz) Pfanz; and his grandchildren Joseph, and Elena. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings Marilyn Shaver, and Bruce Marshall.

 A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 4:00 pm until 7:30 pm. A Memorial Service will start at 7:30 pm. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org