James John Bauer, age 85, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on December 1, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born on September 17, 1937 in Ingleside, IL to Edwin and Elizabeth Bauer.

Jim is survived by his children, Debra (William) of Ingleside, James (Valerie) of Altamonte Springs, FL, Joan (Scott) of Ingleside, Doreen (David) of Plainfield; his 9 grandchildren; his 11 great grandchildren; and his sister, Janet of Farmersville, TX.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mary, William and Richard.

Jim enjoyed family gatherings, fairs, music festivals, driving down country roads, walking in forest preserves and state parks, and having a large bowl of ice cream.  He was a man of faith.  Jim was a very good man and an excellent father who is deeply missed.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10am until 11am with the service commencing at 11am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Grant Cemetery in Ingleside.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Carlton W. Heiler, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Booneville, NY to Albert and Geraldine Heiler.

Carl will be remembered as a kind man with a good sense of humor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy  He was a loving and supportive husband and father.  He was blessed with many talents and was very resourceful.  He could fix anything.  He enjoyed tinkering on cars, projects around the house and spending time with family and friends. He was a long-time member of the United Protestant Church where in his younger years of retirement he enjoyed traveling on mission trips for Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina.  Carl was an artist at heart.  Over the years he took art classes for stain glass and pottery wheel. In his free time, he sketched and dabbled in watercolors and chalk.  Most recently he enjoyed his daily drives through town and will be fondly remembered for his friendly waves from his jeep.

Carl is survived by his children Jeff Heiler and Julie (Jon) Holbrook, his step-daughter Jennifer Paterson, his grandchildren Andrew (Corrine) Heiler, Stuart Heiler, Michael Heiler, and Jacoby Holbrook, and his brother Duane (Sandy) Heiler.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Ruth Ann Heiler.

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm with the service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  Memorial donations may be made to American Kidney Association www.kidney.org or to Clearbrook 1835 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

James E. Jobes II, 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 26, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 1, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Gladys and James E. Jobes I. 

Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjie Jobes, his children Sarah Jane (Cornelius) Carr, Jim (Cristiane) Jobes III, and Emily (Robert) Winkler, his grandchildren Mateus Jobes, Isabella Jobes, Chloe Winkler and Phoebe Winkler, and his cousin Norman Wiseman.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Jane Berglund.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A memorial mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00pm at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 31 Park Ave. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grayslake https://www.standrewsgrayslake.org. For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Joanne Marie Mumenthaler, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away November 17, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 4, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to John and Maxine (nee: Troop) Murphy.

Joanne was a patron of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake.

Joanne is survived her son Robert Mumenthaler, and her grandchildren Brittanie Mumenthaler and Trevor Mumenthaler.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother Helen Murphy, and her sisters Jacee Morley and Dianne Murphy.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A memorial mass is scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be private.   For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Karen Marie Cohen, age 54, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on November 23, 2022 at her home.  She was born on April 27, 1968 in Waukegan, IL to Jay and Nancy Owens.

Karen was a proud member of the Lord of Glory Church for many years.

Karen  is survived by her husband of 32 years, Marc Cohen, her son Erik Cohen, her mother Nancy Owens, and  her sister Kathleen Owens.  She is preceded in death by her father, Jay Owens, and her grandparents, John and Helen Lindquist, Ina Matz, and Jasper Owens.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made  in Karen’s name  to Save-A-Pet P.O. Box 266 Grayslake, IL. 60030.

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

Kay Creger, age 83, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on November 21, 2022 at her home.  She was born on October 30, 1939 in Minnesota to Veryl and Louise Robinson.

Kay operated H.P. and Me gift shop in Round Lake prior to her retirement.  She was an AA member for 42 years. She was an avid reader, loved to watch all games shows and cooking shows, and most of all spending time with her family and friends and her cat, Sam.

Kay is survived by her children, Lenny (Spring) Creger, Linda (Jimmy) Myers, and Lorry (Richard) Heatley; her grandchildren, Justin Creger, Crystal Creger, Cody Creger, Jason (Shannon) Creger, Joe (Patty) Creger, Jennifer (Mike) Sapayan, Davonta Robinson, Michael Heatley, Nicholas Heatley, Natalie Rodriguez; her great grandchildren, Kendrah, Cameron, Kase, Cree, Kaylee,Kortney, Kolton, Gavin; her siblings, Margo Malone and Steve Ernst.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Creger; her son, Lonny Creger; her grandson, Lenny Creger, Jr.; and her siblings, Gene Robinson and Carol Chihak.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 5:00pm.  A visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00pm until the time of the funeral service.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Keith H. Johnson, 75, resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 23, 1947, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Phyllis Johnson.

Keith married the love of his life on February 6, 1982. During his lifetime he managed to ensure his family was always early for their adventures. He loved his trips to Florida, fishing trips, grilling in hurricane winds, dodging lego landmines, chasing after the grandkids, and handing out attitude adjustments when needed.

Keith is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jean Johnson, his children, Kevin (Samantha) Johnson and Tiffany Johnson, three wonderful grandchildren, Dylan, Lilly, and Jack, his sister, Cindy (Ken) Kus, and many cherished brother in-laws, sister in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

To celebrate Keith’s incredibly blessed life, a celebration-of-life will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Mickey Finn’s Brewery at 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Come have a bite to eat and a drink to share the memories with Keith’s family in his honor.

Alexander Skilling Stewart, Jr., age 60, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on the 19th of November, 2022. Born to Alexander and Roseanne Stewart, Alex was lifelong resident of Lake County, Illinois. 

A lover of fishing and the outdoors, Alex initially worked for the Lake County Forest Preserve District. However, he found his true vocation in Transportation, spending over 30 years managing bussing programs for school districts and ensuring hundreds of thousands of children traveled safely to and from school every day. 

But the role that Alex cherished most was that of father to Jennifer and Kimberly and grandfather to Charlie Rose and Cyrus Alexander. Sharing a love of animals with daughter Jen, together they delighted in the antics and companionship of their menagerie – especially dogs Blue, Angus, and Snoop. And regular evening FaceTime sessions with daughter Kim, and beloved grandchildren Charlie and Cy became a favorite part of his routine. 

Alex is survived by his daughters Jennifer and Kimberly (Zach Klocek) and grandchildren Charlie Rose and Cyrus Alexander Klocek; his sister Michelle Gibbs (Jason), brother Jamieson (Pam Stein), and sister-in-law Jeana; nieces Jackie and Jessica Phares and nephews Weston and Trevor Franklin. Alex will be deeply missed by his many relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Alex Sr. and his brother Glenn. 

Private memorials to Alex’s life will be held at a later date.

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

Carol J. Garrison of Lake Bluff, IL passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter at Lake Forest Hospital on November 15th, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born on May 23rd,1939 at Lake Forest Hospital to Sherman and Aileen (née Kangas) Shepherd.

She leaves behind two loving children Kelly (James) Hanrahan of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Richard Garrison of Decatur, AL. Carol has two grandchildren, John (Rachel) Thomas and Ashley (Chuck) Lennon both of Pleasant Prairie, WI. She was also a loving great grandma to three great grandchildren Zackary, Christopher and Jackson. As well as many extended family members of Alabama.

Carol was an avid coffee drinker and enjoyed cheering on the Cubs and Bears as well as watching old western movies. You could always find her watching her daily Judge Judy as well as watching her daily game shows, especially The Price is Right, Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Anyone who was lucky to know Carol knew she was a HUGE Elvis Presley fan which you knew the moment you met her based on her collection of Elvis items. In Carol’s younger years you could find her dancing the night away while listing to her favorite tunes as she called them. In her later years, she picked up the hobby of playing bingo. We always knew when she was done playing as she made sure to let us know how many bingo bucks she had won! 

She always would end her night by listening to the news on her old-time clock radio as she went to bed. You could always count on her to tell you anything that she learned or was important that was currently happening in the morning time. 

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Sherman and Aileen. As well as her three sisters Darlene Hoffman, Phyllis Crop and Sherleen Shepherd as well as two brothers David Shepherd and Robert Shepherd. Along with the loving father of her children Donald Garrison. 

We would like to thank the ICU staff and doctors for the support we received from Lake Forest Hospital during her last days with us. 

A visitation is being held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm with her service starting at 6:00pm. Inurnment will be held at Highland Memorial Park, 33100 North Hunt Club Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 on November 23,2022 at 12:00pm.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Scott R. Firth, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 16, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Eleanor Firth.

Scott was a Vietnam veteran having served for the US Army.  He enjoyed shooting, cards, cribbage, watching wrestling, and enjoying friends and family and dining out. 

Scott is survived by his wife of 36 years, Janis Firth, his daughter Lisa, his brother Bruce (Diane) Firth, his nephews Scott, Connor, and Chase, his nieces Nikki (Jacob) and Jackie (Rachael), his brother-in-law Paul (Ilene) Wynn, his best friend Pam Mariabal, and all the special friends he made throughout his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Steven Wynn. 

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2022 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with the service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Captain Lovell North Chicago VA Medical Center.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Joel A. Richter, 47, a resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away November 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 10, 1975 in Burlington, WI to Larry and Patricia Richter.

Joel had worked at Richter’s Sentry/ Marketplace in Twin Lakes, WI most of his life.  He later worked as an independent driver delivering trucks and RV’s across the country.  Joel enjoyed tinkering in garage on his cars and motorcycles.  He was a loving and devoted father to his children and could be seen at almost all of their sporting events.

Joel is survived by his wife of 23 years, Amy Richter, his children Jake Richter and Karlie Richter, his father Larry (Debbie) Richter, his siblings Susan (Jason) Richter-Huber, Scott (Becky) Richter, and Nathan (Kelly Pittman) Richter, his mother-in-law Pam Krase, and his brother-in-law Eddie (Katie) Krase.  He was preceded in death by his mom Patricia Smith and his father-in-law Ed Krase. 

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately.   For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Kathy Ax, 65, born in Chicago, resident of Round Lake, was an extremely loving daughter, sister, and aunt who passed away on November 2, 2022. Raised in Edison Park/Norwood area. Kathy was in the first female class admitted to Lane Tech, and graduated from Taft High School. She loved music and was a member of The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, specializing in viola. She was an avid traveler. Traveling all over the US with her mother Shirley, and visiting the USSR on a trip in college. She was a friendly person who would chat up customer service staff as if they were best friends, embarrassing her nieces (Kathy’s words). She loved participating in the PM&L community theater as an actress and stagehand. Kathy was a loyal servant of Jehovah, being a member of the Round Lake Kingdom Hall. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, watching jeopardy, Doctor who, and most of all going outside and gardening. Kathy will be missed deeply by her mother, Shirley, brother, Ronald, nieces Kristina, Shantel, Cadance Stewart, and nephew, William. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 6:00pm.  A visitation will be held on Sunday at the funeral chapel from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days psalm 23.6

Cully Jay Wasilas, 33, a resident of McHenry, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022.  He was born on January 26, 1989 in Waukegan to Jay Wasilas and Lisa (nee Henry) Walker.  Cully was a lover of music and avid sports fan. 

Cully is survived by his father, Jay Wasilas; his mother, Lisa (Larry) Walker; his sisters, Cheyenne and Nicole Walker; his significant other, Mercedes Genjelis; his best friend, Phil Seibert; his aunts and uncles, Dan (Sue) Henry, Jim Henry, Judy (Bill) Anderson, Joan Powers, John W. Wasilas, and Sean Ryan; and many cousins.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Marjorie Wasilas; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Delores Henry; and his aunts, Jill Ryan and Linda Henry.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:30pm.  A visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral chapel from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  A short visitation will take place Friday, November 18, 2022 from 10;00 am to 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel and internment will follow at Warren Cemetery, 1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Juan Almanza Patino, age 46, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away on November 8, 2022 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 19, 1976 in Mexico to Isabel Patino Arreguin and Jose Almanza Gonzalez.  He was a fan of Jaripeo, addicted to work and a good cook and dancer. 

Juan is survived by his father, Jose Almanza Gonzalez; his children, Ariana Almanza and Yamileth Almanza; his siblings, Jose Almanza Patino, Leticia Almanza Patino, Silvia Almanza Patino, Isabel Almanza Patino, Claudia Almanza Patino, Juana Almanza Patino, Andrea Almanza Patino.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Isabel Patino Arreguin; and his siblings, Alejandro Amanza Patino and Miguel Almanza Patino. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 5pm.  A visitation will be held on Sunday at the funeral chapel from 2pm until 5pm.  Interment will be held in Mexico.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.   

Ernesto Martinez, 58, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away November 7, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 10, 1964 in Mexico to Manuel and Angela Martinez Flores.

Ernesto is survived by his wife, Silvia Martinez, his children Andrea Martinez, Alberto Martinez, Adriana Martinez, and Angel Ernesto Martinez, his mother and father Angela and Manuel Martinez Flores, his 4 sisters and his 7 brothers.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 9:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

James A. Bechtel, age 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 in Grayslake, IL.  He was born on November 24, 1948 in Dover, Ohio to Robert and Myrtle “Sue” Bechtel.  He was the eldest of seven siblings.

Jim earned the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War.

Jim’s brightest stars in his life were his wife Linda, of 47 years, his children, and grandchildren.  He enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes, boating, fishing, golfing, and attending any event his grandchildren were involved in.   

James is survived by his wife Linda, his children William (Patricia) and Nora; his grandchildren Ryan (Alexandria), Allison, Haley, Dillon, and Owen; his siblings, Esther (Doyle) Mason, Patricia (Robert) Pentecost, Barbara Smith, and Cathy (John) Hall, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Myrtle Bechtel, his sisters Bonnie and Sherry, and his brother-in-law Larry Smith.

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. with a service starting at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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

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Joseph W. Stupar of Ingleside died on November 5, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital.  Joe was born in Waukegan, IL the second son of Joseph L. and Joan (nee: Jorgensen) Stupar.  He attended Immaculate Conception grade school, Waukegan High School, and in 1978 Joe married MaryAnne (nee: Bertram) at Immaculate Conception Church.  He began his career at Dexter Corporation in the plant, and after earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors in 1988, he moved to the lab where he received several innovation awards and traveled to Europe as his ideas went to production.  He retired from SWM International in January of 2021 as a research scientist.

Joe loved the quiet lifestyle of relaxing at home with Mary and her assortment of rescue dogs.  His lifelong collection of comic books, stamps, model trains, and slot cars along with vegetable gardening were his true passion.

Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years MaryAnne; two sons Joseph A. (Gwyneth) Stupar of Mount Prospect, Michael Stupar of Ingleside, and a granddaughter Madeleine.  He is further survived by his mother Joan (nee: Jorgensen) Stupar, brother Jeff (Casey) Stupar of Mountain Home, AR, sisters Kathy Govekar of Kenosha and Diane (Jim) Waldow of Winthrop Harbor, several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father Joseph L. Stupar and brothers Tony and Frank Stupar. 

All funeral arrangements were privately held 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.