Princella Donelson-Birch, 59, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 21, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Joe and Pearly Mae Donelson.

Princella was a veteran having served with the US Navy. She had worked as a seamstress and for The University of Chicago Medical Center as a chef. She was always very proud of being a college graduate.

Princella is survived by her daughter Milan Birch, her grandson Arman Birch, her siblings Joe Donelson III and Annie Franklin.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

All funeral services were held privately and 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. 

Sue Marie Babuta, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2023 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.  She was born March 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Tom and Mary Moir.

Sue is survived by her children Lori (Russell) Reder, Tracey Babuta, Johnny Babuta, Stephen Babuta, Michael Babuta, David Babuta, and Ann-Marie (JP) Johnson, her grandchildren Stephanie Cox, Joshua Cox, and Rachael Babuta, and her sister Betsy (Richard) Moir.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Pamela Rooney, her sister Marjorie Ferguson, and her grandson Justin Cox.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  All 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. 

Dolores E. Rogala, age 97, a resident of Lindenhurst IL, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville.  She was born on October 7, 1925, in Evanston to Edward and Esther (nee Henricksen) Miller.  Dolores was an avid reader, crossword puzzle master, loved gardening, and enjoyed sewing and doing crafts.  She loved to go shopping with her daughters and sister.

Dolores is survived by her children, William (Bernice) Freitag of Nevada, Edward (Gayle) Freitag of North Carolina, Sandy (Greg) Kozuch of Lake Villa, and Donna Freitag of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Tiffany, Chad, Katie, and Kyle; and her great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Riley, Madison, Luke, Hannah, Andrew, Carter, and Kira.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; her sister, Marilyn Guetzloff; and her brother, Donald Miller.

A memorial visitation and service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:00am until 11:30am with a memorial service commencing at 11:30am Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dolores’s name to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8^th Ave, 16^th floor, New York, NY 10001 www.alzfdn.org

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Ronny Ray Curtis, age 56, a resident of Mundelein, IL passed away on February 2, 2023 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on July 17, 1966 in Waukegan, IL to Ronald Curtis and Carolyn Roberts.  Ronny worked as a maintenance supervisor at Libertyville High School for 31 years.  He loved playing guitar, wood working, gardening and volunteering at Camp Makajawan. 

Ronny is survived by his wife, Rocio, of 15 years; his children, Tim Curtis of Georgetown, TX, Abi (Anthoni) Silva of Mundelein, Bethzy Chavez of Mundelein, and Brittany (James) Curtis-Bourdeau of Escanaba, MI; his grandchildren, Mason Curtis of Escanaba, MI and Rowan Bourdeau of Escanaba, MI; and his sisters, Teresa Hollis of Castroville, TX and Angel (Bud) Hency of Dover, TN.  He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Curtis; and his parents. 

A Funeral Service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 4:00pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Tuesday from 2:00pm until the time of service.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.   

Kenneth J. Wiemerslage, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 30, 1939 in Bensenville, IL to Gilbert and Edith (nee Neiter) Wiemerslage.  Ken worked for 40 years at AT&T as a repairman.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Linda, of 56 years whom he married on July 9, 1966 in Arlington Heights, IL; his children, Heidi of Wisconsin and Paul (Daniel Kim) of Chicago; his granddaughter, Amanda; and his beloved granddog, Donut.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his granddaughter’s camp  UCCI-Daycholah Center, W1010 Spring Grove Road, Ripon, WI 54971 or to PAWS-Chicago, 1997 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Adrienne G. Will, 97, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, January 31, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 2, 1925 in East Moline, IL to Peter and Helena LeVrouw.

Adrienne touched many lives and was able to make friends where ever she went.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, and sharing all her recipes with her family, allowing the family to carry on her traditions and joy of cooking.

Adrienne is survived by her children Michael (Barbara) Will, Patrick (Christine) Will, Kathleen (Ron) Nickey, Judith (Jeff) Swehla, and Cynthia Tacito, her grandchildren Thomas Will, P.J. (Ellen) Will, Tiffani (Gerry) Will, Timothy (April) Walston, Amy (Robert) Wickelhaus, Matthew Boyce, Rachel Boyce, Michael (Cheyenne) Fecht, Jeffrey (Viola) Laitila, and Denice (Chris) Laitila, her great-grandchildren Jessee, Juliette, Madison, Aurora, Autumn, Savannah, Leif, Layla, Caiden, Heaven, Adrienne, Cody, Carter, Cailin, James, and Vanessa, and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond Will, her grandson Marcus Fecht, her son-in-law Bernie Tacito and her 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org.   For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Hugo A. Barajas Gomez, age 38,  a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away on January 28, 2023 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.  He was born on April 21, 1984 in Linares, Mexico to Hector and Conchis Barajas.  He was a White Sox fan, enjoyed vacationing and fishing, spending time with his family, and napping with his dog, Milo.

Hugo is survived by his wife, Claudia, of 20 years whom he married on April 4, 2002 in Lake County, IL; his mother, Conchis; his father, Hector; his children Jocelynn, Alejandro, Olivia; his dog, Milo; his siblings, Hector D. (Nina), Daniel, and Rocio; his nieces and nephews, Alexis, Julia, Natalie, JR, David, Mia, Lia, Devin, Kailynn, Jaden and Lilah.  He is preceded in death by Dolores and Ernesto Barajas, Concepcion and Erasmo Gomez, Angel M. Gomez, and Erasmo Gomez. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at Santa Maria Del Popolo Catholic Church, 116 N. Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00am.  A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60060 on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barajas Children College Fund (Zelle: bjocey.24@gmail.com).  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.   

Brad L. Stickels, 60, a resident of Island Lake, IL, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.  He was born February 18, 1962 in Lake Forest to Richard Stickels and Janice (Jorgensen) Reimers.

Brad was a member of the Grayslake Historical Society and an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed golf.

Brad is survived by the love of his life Joanne Stickels, his mother and stepfather Janice and Larry Reimers, his children Chase Stickels, Cassie Stickels, Michael (Kailee) Schultz, Brittany (Fil) Diaz, and Kyle Schultz, his grandchildren Taelyn, Johnny, Micky, and Genevieve, and his siblings Sue (Tim) Kalcevic, Robin (Gary) Holzer, Jeff (Kim) Reimers, and Julie (Pasquale) Ergastolo.  He was preceded in death by his father Richard Stickels and his nephew Matthew Bybee.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Last Chance House www.lastchancehouse.org.   For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Erica Semenchuk passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a three-year battle with colon cancer on January 19^th.  Erica was born on July 4^th 1978 in Sandwich, IL, so every birthday was a celebration of fireworks for her.  Erica’s family was her life, her love, and her everything.  She was known and loved by many, as her kindness, generosity, and true compassion for people were a beacon of light.  Erica loved being a dance mom, a football mom, the best mom and wife in the world, cheering on the Bears and Sox with her family, her pets Rudy, Fancy, S’mores, and Peanut, flowers, her garden, anything purple, reading, writing, and the farm she grew up on.  With Journalism and English degrees, and a Masters in Teaching, she is likely editing this from Heaven right now.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 20 years Charlie (Chuck) Semenchuk, the absolute lights of her life Hadley, Eleanor, and Patrick, her parents Gary and Leslie Fatland, brother Nate (Shannon) Fatland, brother Luke (Kathi) Fatland, sister Taylor (Mitch) Bogda, and her five nieces and nephews.  A celebration of life will take place at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church 607 W Belvidere Rd Route 120, Grayslake, IL on Wednesday January 25^th.  Visitation will be from 1-5pm, followed by a worship service, and interment of ashes in the garden.  The family asks that everyone wear something purple since this was Erica’s favorite color.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following causes in Erica’s honor: A college fund for Hadley, Eleanor, and Patrick (https://www.gofundme.com/f/s47qf), the Mayo Clinic cancer research fund, or the Erica Semenchuk Memorial Scholarship fund at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church.  

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

Thomas Grabowski, age 85, a resident of Highwood, passed away on January 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born on December 16, 1937 in Chicago to Stanley and Wanda Grabowski.  Thomas grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago.  He enjoyed listening to the radio and reading the newspaper.  He was described as a kind man with a huge smile.

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Kim (Alex) Proenza of Mundelein and Renee (Brian) Hribar of Spring Grove; his grandchildren, Nicholas Proenza, Austin Hribar, and Colin Hribar; his siblings, Stan Grabowski, Jim (Kathy) Grabowski, and Linda (Tom) Petermann; and sister-in-law, Maureen Grabowski.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; and brother, Don Grabowski. 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Susan West Arnold Hughes passed away, comfortably at home, on January 7th, 2023, at the
age of 78. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was a graduate of Longmeadow High
School. While away at Endicott College, Susan followed her heart and eloped after eight days of
knowing John Stephen Hughes (and YES, to her, he was “THE” John Hughes), and what some
may have thought to be a crazy move, turned out to be a lifelong love story. Susie packed up
her things in a large trunk and moved to Evanston, Illinois, with John. There, they had their two
babies, before settling in Deerfield, Illinois, to raise their children. During those years, Sue was
spent her time devoted to her family, and spent countless hours cheering on John and Jennie at
their sporting events. In 2006, John and Sue relocated to Grayslake, Illinois, just two houses
away from their daughter’s family, and they quickly came to love the wonderful community and
neighbors that surrounded them and reminded them of the warmth they felt when they had first
settled in Deerfield.
Sue was a self-proclaimed “hippie,” with a preppy style, and was a woman of many talents. She
typically had a witty comment or “Friends” quote up her sleeve. She was an ace on the tennis
court and could play a mean (but friendly) hand of cards! She was extremely creative and skilled
with her hands, especially sewing, needlepointing, crocheting, basket weaving, and you may
even find her reupholstering furniture or creating finger puppets for her great-grandchild! She
had a thriving rose garden and a green thumb that had her grandchildren tapping her for advice,
anytime they had a garden that needed some extra love. She was always up for trying a new
recipe or taking on a DIY project, whenever she had the chance! While she read many novels, if
you asked her favorite book, she may actually name one of the childhood classics: The Time of
Wonder or Make Way for Ducklings. She had a stocked toy closet and playdoh collection for her
grandchildren, growing up. She had a full cabinet of toys and treats for the pups and kitties in
her family that she adored. She also always had favorite snacks handy, so she could promptly
ask “what can I getcha?” whenever those she loved came by! If you asked her for a grilled
cheese, she would cut it in the shape of a heart, crustless! She loved the ocean, and tasting the
salt water, as the waves rushed over her feet, each time she revisited the east coast. She loved
a nice glass of iced tea and a sandwich with tomatoes, melon, or strawberries on the side, while
she watched the Cubs or Red Sox play an afternoon game, or a great tennis match, on a sunny
day. Most of all, she loved her friends and family deeply!
Susan is survived by her loving family, whom she got to spend time with in the weeks before she
passed, during cheerful holiday celebrations, including: her children, John Hughes (Maureen)
and Jennie Hughes Janda (Michael); her grandchildren, Tayler Janda Hamrick (Ryan), Emma
Hughes, Megan Janda (and fiancé, Drew), and Seamus Hughes; and her great-grandchild,
Mickey Hamrick. Additionally, she is survived by family out east that she adored and so enjoyed
going out to visit, her brother, Arthur Alexander “Alex” Arnold III (and wife, Jane), and their two
sons’ wonderful families. She is also survived by many furry family members who were never
sad about her pockets full of treats and ability to stitch up any ripped toy.
She will certainly be missed by many and remembered fondly! Those who loved her will find
comfort in knowing she is now reunited with her husband, parents, and other loved ones in
Heaven, probably right back to beating them in a game of cards, as we speak.
An informal celebration of Sue’s life will be planned, shortly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made in Susan’s honor to American Cancer Society, a local animal shelter of your choice,
Guiding Eyes for the Blind service dog organization, or ASPCA. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Please log onto www.strangfuneral.org for more information.

Tina M. Mikus, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away January 8, 2023 at her home. She was born February 27, 1940 in Holland to John and Ann Vandenbraak. 

Tina passed peacefully on January 8, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Her strength and positivity were inspiring.  Tina was a talented artist and loved her family and her garden.

Tina is survived by her children Kim (Kevin) Croke of Lake Zurich. Emily Pecora of Wadsworth, and Melissa (Ryan) Tendick of Gurnee, her grandchildren Angela Pecora, Joseph Pecora, Brian Croke, Megan Croke, Annika Tendick, and Alison Tendick, and her siblings John Vandenbraak, Margaret VanHelvert and Ann Vanhelvert.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Marian Vandenbraak and Rickey Choma, and her husband Walter Mikus.   

A memorial visitation and mass is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 8:30am until 9:30am with the mass commencing at 9:30am at St. Paul the Apostle Church 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.  Inurnment will be held at Ascension 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. 

In memory of Tina’s love of bike riding and nature, please consider donating to the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves.  

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Cathy Wallace (Auslander/Petruczenko) 66, of Round Lake Beach IL, passed away on January 9, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the Mark Wallace and daughter of the late Catherine and Edward Petruczenko. Cathy is survived by her sisters, Diane (Tom) Dorner and Linda Abendroth. She was a proud Aunt and (step) grandmother. Her heart included her boys (dogs) Bonsai, Mikito and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Catherine & her brother Joseph.

She had a big heart and smile, she loved to hear all about our families and especially your pets.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at St Gilbert’s Catholic Church located at 301 E Belvidere Road in Grayslake, IL with a 11:00am Catholic mass and luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or your local no kill animal shelter.   

Ronald James Snell passed away peacefully at home in Grayslake, IL on January 7, 2023, at the age of 80, surrounded by family and loved ones.

He is survived and missed by his loving wife, Astaire Snell, his two daughters, Alexandra Snell and Eleni Irene White, and his two grandsons, Jason Patrick White and Kelly Michael White. He is also survived and missed by his three sisters, Irene Stickler, Jeanne Hand, JoAnn Binder and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Ron was predeceased and goes to join his loving parents, Kelly and Wyonna Snell, his brother, Jerry Snell, sister, Sheila Koski, and brother, Jack Snell.

Ron was born October 23, 1942 in upstate New York and grew up on a farm in Munnsville, New York. After graduating from Spencer High School and working various jobs, he moved to Arizona to pursue a career in country and western music as a professional drummer. During this pursuit he took on various day jobs to help him get started. Eventually that lead him to take on a stocking position with a local Walgreens in 1963. He quickly moved up to Assistant Store Manager and was presented an opportunity to join the company’s store opening crew.

 Doing so well with Walgreens, Ron decided to put music on hold and focus on his new career path. He was well liked and hard working. Over time he was promoted to join the Walgreens Corporate Team and relocated from Arizona to their main office in Deerfield, IL.

Through mutual friends he was introduced and fell in love with his wife Astaire. Ron had always had hopes of starting a family and was proud to begin by adopting Astaire’s daughter, Alix, as his own. The three settled into a new home in Grayslake, IL and soon after they welcomed their second daughter, Eleni.

Ron went on to have a long and fulfilling career as a Buyer with Walgreens before retiring to enjoy more time with his wife and family after 40 years of service. Ron was an avid fisherman, a wonderful chef and food enthusiast, a hobby photographer and continued to love music, playing as often as he could for friends and family.

No words can express how grateful and blessed we were to have had him in our lives. Our love and thanks to all those who loved him and a special thanks to Ron’s nieces for helping us care for him, making his last days with us the best they could be. Ron led a rich and fulfilling life with so many wonderful stories, friends, family and so much love. He will be deeply missed.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 21, from 1-4pm at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 E Belvedere Rd, Grayslake IL, with a memorial service beginning at 3:00. Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Memorial contributions may be made and greatly appreciated to Matthias Academy 12603 224^th Ave, Benet Lake, WI 53102 or online at https://www.matthiasacademy.org/donation/ 

Ninfa Bonilla, 61, a resident of Beach Park, IL, passed away January 6, 2023 at her home.  She was born January 29, 1961 in Mexico to Tirso and Alberta Martinez.

Ninfa was deeply religious and a faithful servant of God.  She taught her children that life was a great gift and meant to be lived to the fullest.  She was welcoming and inviting to anyone she met and truly loved her family.

Ninfa is survived by her husband of 38 years, Salvador Bonilla, her parents Tirso and Alberta Martinez, her children Veronica (John) Schneider, Edith (Juan) Molina, Salvador Bonilla Jr., her grandchildren Alyssa Tammen, Liam (Noel) Schneider, Jocelyn Molina, and Aisleen Molina, and her siblings Raul, Moises, Javier, Ruben, Joel, Mayolo, Sofia, Oralia, Gloria, and Angelica.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 13, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11:00am at Holy Family Church 450 Keller Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation  www.komen.org.   For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Richard “Dick” A. Rogala, age 84, passed away at his home in Grayslake, IL on Saturday, January 7^th with his family by his side.  Dick was born on January 21, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to parents Alex E. and Mary E (nee Korjenek) Rogala.

Dick attended Holy Family Grade School, Loras Academy and was in the first graduating class of North Chicago High School.  After high school, he proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years as a radio operator.  After the Air Force, he attended Illinois State University where he met his future wife, Diane L. Hattendorf.  Following graduation from ISU, he and Diane were married on August 15, 1964.

Dick enjoyed his family, history, vintage airplanes, old movies, playing golf, doing taxes as an AARP Tax Counselor in Waukegan and was a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan. Dick and Diane raised their family in Lindenhurst, IL before moving to Grayslake.  He was a great father, coaching his children’s baseball, softball, and floor hockey teams and attending all their activities.  As a proud grandfather, he loved going to gymnastics meets, dance recitals, volleyball games, tennis matches and anything else his granddaughters were doing.  For the last few years, he also enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida with Diane.

Surviving family members include his wife of 58 years, Diane (nee Hattendorf) Rogala of Grayslake, son Mark of Vernon Hills, daughter Ali of Glendale Heights, daughter Erica (Jayson) Hardersen of Johnsburg and grandchildren Ava and Rylee Hardersen.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert M. Rogala.

Visitation from 9:30-11:30 on Friday January 13^th at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake.  Funeral mass follows at noon at St. Mary of the Annunciation; 22333 W Erhart Road, Mundelein.  Internment at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Fisher House Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, or your favorite charity.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122. To view the livestream of the the funeral mass please log onto https://www.facebook.com/stmarymundelein

Skyler Michelle Hammond, 25, passed away January 6, 2023 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born June 11, 1997 in Lake Forest, IL to Tommy and Deborah Long.

Skyler graduated from Grayslake Central High School and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  She attended St. Gilberts Catholic Church in Grayslake, IL.

Skyler is survived by her husband of 4 years, Michael Hammond, whom she wed on June 30, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Church in Wadsworth, IL, her son Bryson Hammond, her parents Tommy and Deborah Long, her brothers Mark Long and Jared Long, and her maternal grandmother Jane Dunwoodie, her paternal grandmother Jan Lukken, and her paternal grandparents George and Amelia Long.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Raymond Dunwoodie and her unborn daughter Connolly C. Hammond. 

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a trust fund for Bryson Hammond.   For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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