Kathleen V. Bittner, age 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Il. She was born on September 18, 1938 in Waukegan, Il to Joseph and Florence (nee Pyktel) Gilewski.  Kathleen lived in North Chicago for 30 years, graduating from North Chicago High School, before moving to Wildwood.  She retired from Abbott Labs after 26 years of service as an accountant in the Corp Engineering and Hospital Products Division. She enjoyed playing golf, was an avid reader, movie buff, and traveling with friends.  She traveled to Europe, Italy, Alaska, and Las Vegas. Her and her beloved Bernie also enjoyed trips and loved fishing together. She loved family events and birthdays, and spending time with her best friend, Bernie.  She was a member of the Ministry of Care at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Mundelein and a volunteer for Condell Hospice.

Kathleen is survived by her children, Edie (Kelly) Wendricks of Grayslake, Dave (Michelle) Bittner of Wildwood, and Renee (Jeff Scott) Bittner-Sparks of Pleasant Prairie, WI; her special friend, Bernie Shea; her grandchildren, Jessica Baker, Alyssa Jones, Derek Kaye, Nicole Bittner, Kyle Bittner, Breanna Bittner, Cory Sparks, and Jake Sparks; and her great grandchildren, McKenzie, CJ, Easton, Lily, Landon, Caiden, Nolan, and Cole.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Philip Bittner; and friend, Wayne Landgrebe.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 4pm until 8pm and on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 11am until 12pm.  A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church for the Ministry of Care or Condell Hospice. Interment will follow the funeral service at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Elizabeth A. Vogelsberg, 81, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born on March 16, 1942 in Chicago to Frank and Elizabeth (nee Madurzak) Breznikar.

Betty was born in Chicago and relocated to Round Lake Beach when she was in 7^th grade.  She loved riding her horse and playing the accordion.    She was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother and friend to all.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Tammy (Kevin) Macdonald of Round Lake, Deanna (Michael Schauer) Serio of Gurnee, and Lianne (Robert) Justus of Lake Villa; her longtime partner, Richard Arnoux of Round Lake Beach; her grandchildren, Joseph Richel, Amanda (Rich Wilson) Castle, Christina (Mark) Gorski, Jason (Kali) Richel, and Heather (Rae James) Steinke; and her great grandchildren, Avah, Hailee, Alexander, and Elizabeth.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4pm until 8pm.  A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073 on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 9:30am.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Terry L Garrett, 68, a resident of Lake Villa, Il, passed away on October 20, 2023 at Ignite Medical Resorts  in McHenry, IL.  He was born March 13, 1955 in Chicago, IL. to James and Kathryn Garrett.

Terry is survived by his wife Martha; his children, Scott (Karen Sue) Garrett and Kelly (Justin) Brown, and his wife’s sons Dan Spannraft, and James Spannraft; our grandchildren, Ginni,Lucas, Brady, Reanna, Kaylee, and Corwin; and his brother, Marty (Kathy) Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kathryn Garrett; and his brother, James R. Garrett.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:00am at Dundee East Cemetery, 420 Dundee Ave.,East Dundee, IL. For more information, please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Marcia Lois Turner, age 89, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on October 19, 2023 at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Barrington, IL.  She was born on September 26, 1934 in Chicago to John and Beulah (nee Howler) Spencer. 

Marcia lived a life of service to others, both in her unconditional love for her family, but also in service to the children of St. Gilbert’s Parish in leading the Sunday morning children’s liturgy education classes for more than a decade.  Marcia prioritized others above herself, and always with a smile, but she could lose her cool when the Chicago Cubs made a baserunning error!  Those who loved Marcia will take comfort and peace in knowing that although we lost our angel on earth, heaven most assuredly gained one.  

Marcia is survived by her children, Robert C (Karen), Diane Jeschke, Debbie (Tim) Martin; her grandchildren, Susan, Robert M (Dawn), Chris, Randi Jeschke; her great grandchildren, Angelina Jeschke, Chase, Declyn, Sophia, Brooklyn, Ryan Cole; and her siblings, Betty Jane (George) Calendar, Billie (Alfred) Padalino, George (Marie) Spencer.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F Turner; her grandson, Ronald Jeschke; and her siblings, Mary, Neil (Violet) Spencer, John; and her parents.

A visitation and a memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, with a memorial service commencing at 3:00pm. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation” (arizzofoundation.org). For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Joe M. Bochnia, age 66, passed away on October 14, 2023.  He was born on November 7, 1956 in Poland to Stanislaw and Aniela (nee Dubaj) Bochnia in Poland.

Joe is survived by his sons, Chrystian, Adrian, and Dominic; and his siblings, Krystyna Nowinski, Halina Latinski, and Tadeusz Bochnia. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marian Bochnia.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:30am.  A visitation will be held on Saturday at Church from 9:30 am until the time of Mass.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  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. 

Barbara Jean Goetz, age 73, a resident of Gages Lake, IL, passed away on October 12, 2023 at her home.  She was born May 2, 1950 in Chicago to Robert and Francis Mamola.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Steven Goetz of 17 years, whom she married on February 14, 2006 in Waukegan, IL; her children, Vincent John LiCavoli, and Tiffaney Goetz-Doshier; her grandchildren, Trinity and Tulip Doshier; and her siblings, Robert L. (Jean M.) Mamola, Jeffrey J. Fligiel, Joseph J. (Diane M.) Fligiel, and Barbara L. Chipman.  He was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7pm.  A visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral chapel from 3pm until the time of service.  Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Priscilla “Pat” Jean Wackerlin, 100, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 7, 2023 at Alto Grayslake.  She was born March 6, 1923 in Kane, PA to Thomas and Dorothy Ryan.

Pat married Harry H. Wackerlin at the Nebo Lutheran Church in Chicago on October 9, 1943.  Pat and Harry lived in an apartment in Chicago after they married and she worked in the travel industry.  In 1970 they moved to Grayslake after Harry’s dad passed away to give care to his mom.

Pat was involved with the United Protestant Church in the Women’s Christian Fellowship and served as its President in 1979-1981.  She was the past President of the Grayslake Garden Club and a member of the Grayslake Historical Society.  Pat loved to read, had a terrific sense of humor and a very kind heart.  She read the newspaper everyday and many mystery books.  She was very active in the bible study classes at church. 

Pat is survived by her daughter-in-law Elizabeth O’Connor, her grandchildren David (Sarah) Wackerlin, Jessica (Ryan) Erola, and Elise (Jon) Dennis, and her great-grandchildren Campbell Wackerlin, Eden Wackerlin, Rebecca Erola, Noelle Dennis, Ethan Dennis, and Graham Dennis, and her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harry Wackerlin, her son Richard Wackerlin, her sister Grace Jacobson, and her step-father Lance Thompson.

A memorial visitation and service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the United Protestant Church 54 S. Whitney St. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the memorial service commencing at 11:00am.  In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the church.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Laura Lynn Bertermann, age 56, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 7, 2023 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.  She was born on February 20, 1967 in Chicago to Jim and Paula (nee Gemskie) Cogar.

Laura graduated from Wheeling High School in 1985. After high school, she attended Harper College for 1 year. At Harper College, Laura met the love of her life, Dan Bertermann, the first week of school. They were both Music Majors at the time. The two dated freshman year and continued while she took a semester off to work and then transferred to Illinois State University, receiving Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Secondary Education. In 1989, Dan transferred to Illinois State University (in part to be with Laura), and the two were in the “Big Red Marching Machine” together. She graduated in 1991 and began working at Woodland Middle School. The next year, Laura started at Libertyville High School where she was a freshman biology teacher. Additionally, she was the head girls bowling coach, worked with Science Olympiad, and helped start the Interdisciplinary Team. After dating for 7 years, Laura and Dan got married on August 9th, 1992 and were married for 31 years. While working at Woodland, Laura also started working with the Grant Community High School marching band until their director moved to Rolling Meadows High School, where she worked with that marching band until 2013.

Laura graduated with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 1995 from National Louis University. In December 1995, Laura and Dan welcomed their first daughter, Madeline. Three and a half years later, they welcomed their second daughter, Payton. In fall 1999, Laura began teaching biology at Vernon Hills High School. She was the head girls bowling coach and worked with the student council. Laura went back to school to get another master’s degree and graduated in 2005 with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. In 2006, Laura began working as the Science Department Chair at Antioch Community High School. She was the head girls bowling coach and worked with the marching band. In fall 2008, Laura began working at Grayslake North High School as the Science Department Chair. Laura started the girls bowling program at Grayslake North. Additionally, she began working with the young marching band program. In 2010, she also took on the title of CTE (Career Technology Education) Department Chair on top of being the Science Department Chair. In recent years, she started a kindness and positivity movement at Grayslake North to encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves. Laura continued with her endeavors at Grayslake North until she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in August 2022. In December 2022, she underwent a stem cell transplant in the hopes of making a full recovery.

Laura was a strong, caring, honest, intelligent, and dedicated woman. She was passionate and would do anything for anyone. She was a mother figure and safe space to many, often considered a “momma bear” to protect and support those she loved. If you ran into Laura, you could bet that she would have a diet coke in hand and flip flops on her feet. Laura loved the sun and took any opportunity she had to lay by the pool or on the beach. She loved to travel and was always planning the next trip. Laura was a “go-getter” and you could always rely on her to help you or to get something done. She was a leader, not because of a title, but because she ruthlessly empowered others. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan ever since her and Dan got married. Over the course of their marriage, Dan and Laura had three black labs; Packer, Reggie and Lambeau. Over her 31 years in education, Laura taught thousands of students and made an impact on even more people in all walks of her life. She will be greatly missed and her legacy will not be forgotten.

Laura is survived by her husband, Dan, of 31 years whom he married on August 9, 1992 in Arlington Heights; her children, Madi (Mike) Hebert of Chandler, Arizona and Payton of Chicago; her parents, Jim and Paula Cogar of Ingleside, her sister, Jennelle (Pat) O’Rilley of Huntley; and her loving black lab, Lambeau.

The visitation will be Thursday, October 12th from 2pm until 7pm followed immediately by the funeral service at 7pm. Both will be at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 24300 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002.

Laura was passionate about the following activities in District 127 and Grayslake North High School. In memory of Laura, the family is asking for donations to causes that were near & dear to her heart. Your donation will go toward the following activity accounts for students to continue to grow their love for these areas as well. Lake County STEM for Girls, Girls Bowling, and Marching Band
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All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Ruth M. Gersch, 86, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away October 6, 2023 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 1, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Nils Axel and Ruth Larsen.

Ruth volunteered many years for the Round Lake Park Lions Club.

Ruth is survived by her children Glenn (Carolyn) Gersch, Ruth (Matthew) Morris, David (Rinda) Gersch, and Andrew Gersch, Grandchildren; Katie (Benjamin) Erickson,Karrisah (Rob) Holmes,Kraig (Alexandria) Wicinski, Kristen (Jordan) Vaughn, Kelsey (Daniel) Collins, Samuel (Jessica) Gersch, and Jason Morris, Great-Grandchildren; Spencer Vaughn,Jeriden Vaughn, Everett Vaughn, Aurora Gersch, Annabelle Wicinski,Kollins Wicinski,Karson Wicinski, Elliot Erickson,Gwenevere Erickson, Shiloh Holmes,Lyla Holmes, Evie Holmes, and Levi Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Gersch, her son Geroge Gersch, her brothers George Larsen, Axel Larsen, Glenn Larsen, and Robert Larsen.

A visitation and service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 3:00pm to 4:00 pm with a service commencing at 4:00 pm. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Chad Anthony Greenenwald, age 17, a resident of Fox Lake passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.  Chad was a senior at Grant High School.  Chad was an amazing young man whose heart was bigger than life and he would give anyone the shirt off his back if they asked.  Family was everything to Chad, he loved and respected his Nana and Gramma.  He enjoyed spending as much time as possible with family, whether on a night watching movies, family vacations, or celebrating a family milestone.  He loved gaming, fishing, and exploring the mountains in Tennessee.  Chad was a peace maker, always trying to diffuse any situation and with laughter and jokes.  He was very soft spoken, yet his beautiful smile would light up a room and brighten anyone’s mood.  Chad touched many lives in his short number of years, anyone who spent even the smallest amount of time with him came to appreciate his gentle and loving nature.  Chad’s passing will leave a large hole in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who he touched.

Chad is survived by his grandmothers, Nana Donna Stockero of Fox Lake, and Granmma Gail Gibson of Ingleside; his siblings, Parker Salem, Prestyn Salem, and Sophia Greenenwald; his aunts and uncles, Angela Pappas, Milisa (Scott) O’Sullivan, Nicki (Bill) Hunt, Toni (Bobby) Barycki, Aidan Stockero, Scott (Melissa) Greenenwald, Len (Briana) Mondray-Mesick, Matt Greenenwald, and Tiffani Greenenwald; his cousins, Haley, Adelynn, and Bryce Pappas, Elizabeth, Isaiah, Elijah Collins, Maggie, Dani, and Brenton O’Sullivan, Austyn, Brandon, and Whisper Hunt, Anthony, Riley, and Lester Barycki, Cheyenne, Hateya, and Talise Greenenwald, Megan, Heather, Colt, Trystan, Dylen Greenenwald, Madison Greenenwald, Jeramy and Joseph Morgan; Onnie, KC, and JR Mondray, and his beloved cat, Mittens.

Chad was preceded in death by his parents, Samantha Joy Stockero and Justin Lucas Greenenwald; his grandfathers, Anthony Stockero and Steven Greenenwald; his uncle, Ron Hunt; and his cousin Keely O’Sullivan.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 3pm until 9pm, a time of remembrance and sharing of memories will be held at 8pm. A funeral service will be held on at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11am.  Interment will be held at Grant Township Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/f/chad-greenenwald  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Omar Alfaro, 77, passed away peacefully October 3, 2023.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 1:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 1:00pm.  Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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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 50^th 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, 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, 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 7^th 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 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 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, 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.