Michael Eugene Davis, age 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 26, 1954 in Kirksville, MO to Ken and Delores Davis.

Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah (née Kepler); his mother, Delores (née Bell) Davis; his sons, Jason (Fabiola Escaray) Davis of Madrid, Spain and Brandon (Alexis Fogel) Davis of Oakland, CA; his granddaughters, Camila and Isabella; his brother-in-law, Mike Reynolds; his nieces, Jodee and Andrea; and his nephew, Jeremy.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Ken Davis; and his sister, Patricia Reynolds.

Michael dedicated 33 years of employment at the United States Post Office before retiring in 2017. He was an active and proud member of the deaf community, having attended the Illinois School for the Deaf from 1961-1974. Michael met his wife at Waubonsee Community College and after quickly falling in love, planted roots in Lake County.

Michael and his wife were avid bowling, cornhole, ladders, and card players. They loved traveling the world together, visiting their boys and beautiful granddaughters, and spending time with their wonderful network of friends. Despite his wife’s love for the Cubs, he was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. Michael was blessed with many furry companions (Kia, Abe, and most recently Popcorn), and enjoyed brisk – but not too cold – walks with them in the snow. 

Above all, Michael was a selflessly dedicated husband and father who will be dearly missed by the many who he touched through community, laughter, and games. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11:30am.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:30am until the time of the funeral service.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Robert J. Guthridge, 73, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 23, 2022, after a long battle with Pulmonary Hypertension at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, IL.  He was born October 21, 1949.

Bob was an award-winning artist. He was most recently a concert and nature photographer, a sculptor and cartoonist. He worked in Information Systems for approximately 25 years. Bob and Lois moved to Tennessee in 1990 and returned to Grayslake in 2020.

His photographs were included in nine books and appeared in group shows and had three solo gallery showings. He had many photographs of BB King and one in particular appeared on BB’s tour t-shirts, guitar picks and autographed photos.  

He also created miniature scenes within mannequin heads. Using dark humor, the heads make critical statements on today’s social and environmental issues. The mannequin environments are made up of miniature animals and 3-D printed props. Five of the heads were accepted and into ArtPrize 7, and shown in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also created cartoons which dealt with social and political issues.

Bob received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1971. He received his MA from the Memphis College of Art in 2015.  

Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lois Guthridge, his son Christopher Wild, his brother Randy (Judy) Guthridge, and his nieces, nephew and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert R. and Maryan Guthridge.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A memorial service will begin at 3:30pm on Saturday at the funeral home.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.     

Josephine Vaccaro Schumacher passed away on October 28, at the age of 92 in Grayslake, IL. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and great grandmother who was always there when anyone needed her with a smile on her face, a happy disposition and ready to jump in and help out with anything anyone needed, everyone who met Jo loved her. She was predeceased by husband Leonard (d. June 8, 1992) and is survived by sons Henry and James Schumacher; daughter Anna (Schumacher) Faber and daughter Leonora (Schumacher) Hamilton; Grandchildren Christopher and Stephanie Faber, Kimberly (Schumacher) Hatch, Amber and Lance Schumacher, and Casey and Cole Hamilton; Great Grandchildren Benjamin and Jude Faber, and Haden and Gavin Hatch; brother Andrew Vaccaro; and nephew James Vaccaro.

Jo will be remembered for always being ready to pitch in and help with all the family gatherings, spending most of her time in the kitchen. At weddings, you were likely to find her in the middle of the dance floor dancing with several of her many family members and friends.

Jo was born to James and Mary (Aguitto) Vaccaro who immigrated from Sicily, Italy. She married Leonard William Schumacher in 1949. She was proud of her Italian heritage, often baking Italian cookies and making her famed parmesan cheese and breadcrumb stuffed artichokes. 

She was born in 1930 in Milwaukee but lived most of her early life in Chicago, moving to Park Ridge in 1993.

We will be celebrating her life with a visitation on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 4pm – 8pm at Strang Funeral Chapel at 410 E. Belvidere Rd. in Grayslake, IL. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 10am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL, with a luncheon to follow.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

George John Skowzgird, 90, a resident of Wauconda, passed away on October 23, 2022 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL.  He was born on September 23, 1932 to Frances and Anton Skowzgird. George was born and raised on the southside of Chicago, and spent many summers at his stepsister’s farm in Michigan.  He was a lifelong Chicago White Sox, Bulls, Arizona Cardinals (formerly Chicago Cardinals) and a die-hard Michigan Wolverines fan who never (rarely) missed a televised game.  He enjoyed fishing (or talking about it anyway), and took many trips to Wisconsin, Michigan and Canada chasing the “big one”.

He had an incredible memory.  Whether it be the names of celebrities and their spouses, scores of games and players names from college teams in the 1940’s, or starting line-ups of baseball, basketball, or football teams over the past 70 years, he was hard to stump.

Even up to the end, he read the daily paper, literally front to back, and knew more about world events than you could imagine.  From local politics, climate change, global conflicts, or the price of grapes…he was interested and up to date.

He loved to reminisce about the “old days”, growing up on the city’s southside where he fell in love with his wife, Alice, his time in the Air Force- having been stationed in Korea, Japan, Hawaii, Johnston Island in the Pacific, and most of all his time in Great Falls, Montana.

He enjoyed his one cup of coffee in the morning, Italian sausage or fried bologna for lunch, Neapolitan ice cream or watermelon for dessert in the evenings (not to mention an occasional “highball” cocktail when there was a party going on).

He will be missed by many, and leaves behind his children, Janet (Andrew) Warack and Ronald (Joni) Skowzgird; his daughter-in-law, Basia; his grandchildren, Krystine (Jake) Mullins, Joanne (Sean) Forbes, Michelle (Darcey De La O) Skowzgird, Andrew (Hayley) Warack, Lisa Warack, Nicole (Will) Mickelsen, and Michael Skowzgird; and his great grandchildren, Connor, Olivia, Quinn, Rory, Konrad, Rocco, Jacob, Danny, Asher, Drew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice (nee Weiss) Skowzgird; and his son, Richard Skowzgird.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 12:00pm.  A visitation will be held on Friday at church from 10:00am until the time of Mass.  Interment will be held privately.  All funeral arrangements are 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.

Jay Florian, 61, of Antioch, IL, passed away on October 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice Alliance’s Hospice House, in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born on October 28, 1960, in Libertyville, IL, completing the family of Don and Marcia Florian and older sister, Cec Florian.  As a child he loved attending Avon Elementary School and spending time exploring his Highland Lake, IL, neighborhood. He attended Grayslake Community High School and Bradley University.  Upon graduating he managed the family’s Hainesville store, Stop N Save, then went on to become a commercial real estate appraiser.

Jay married his high school classmate and forever soulmate, Gayle Schulz Florian, on May 28, 1983. Together they loved raising their family of two daughters, Gina (Sam) LeMense and Alexi (Quinn) Asaro.  Jay dedicated himself to supporting his family’s endeavors, being a constant presence in the bleachers at their sporting events as well as cheering them on in their own adventures and hobbies into adulthood.  He endeared himself to others with his warm smile, contagious laugh, kind and generous heart, quick wit, and whacky sense of humor. Jay helped create the kind of warm and inviting home environment that became a retreat for many of the girls’ friends who often remark that the Florian house felt like a second home.

A geographer at heart, Jay read maps like books, and was always planning his next trip.  He particularly loved escaping civilization on long treks, hiking and backpacking throughout the country.  His passion for the outdoors and conservation led him to years of volunteering in local forest preserves as well as cultivating a native pollinator garden in his own backyard.  He enthusiastically shared his love for nature through his gift for photography, winning awards in local contests as well as adding beauty to social media platforms that can often be otherwise divisive.

Jay enjoyed crafting delicious meals for the ones he loved, especially serving them out on the deck overlooking the beautiful woods and wetlands where he and Gayle chose to build their home.  Music was also meaningful aspect of Jay’s dynamic life, and it was typical for Jay to be soaking in nostalgic tunes as well as discovering new artists who provided the soundtrack of his days. He always looked forward to attending concerts with his family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm with a service at 3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a GoFundMe set up to help alleviate the exorbitant medical costs for Jay’s family.  https://gofund.me/de87b85b

Excess funds will be used for a memorial in his honor and/or donated to Sierra Club, an environmental organization Jay was passionate about.

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Marisa Marie Saylor, age 20, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on October 23, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 2001 in Park Ridge to Kimberly Dilollo and Ronald Saylor.
Marisa was someone who lit up the room with her presence, had a contagious smile and smirk, and the most amazing curly hair. She was feisty, spunky, and described herself as “the favorite sibling” amongst her family. She loved to listen to music and attend concerts, Korn being her most recent this summer. Halloween and horror movies were her favorite things. She was studying to be nurse. 
Marisa is survived by her parents, Kimberly Dilollo and Ronald Saylor; her step-father, Ron Cook; her siblings: Eric Saylor, Kelly Saylor Yeomans, Angelo Dilollo, and Lauren Dilollo; her nieces and nephews: Julian Guzman, Sophia Dilollo, Charlotte Ahrens, and Jesse Lee Yeomans; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 
A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral chapel on Sunday at 5:00pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit Home – Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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Diane R. Harbecke, 72, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away October 17, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 3, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Rose Fester. 

Diane was devoted to her faith and a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, IL.   She grew up in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago where she met Ed through her cousin Denny and they married in the “summer of ‘69”.   She loved her family and the friendships she created during her life.  She especially treasured being a grandmother and great grandmother.  She was known as Auntie Di to the neighborhood children who knew and loved her.

She was full of energy and that energy was contagious to those around her.  Diane had a talent for decorating and shared that talent, especially at Christmas time.  She enjoyed experiencing new things, new places, new foods and an occasional glass of Moscato.  She always put her family first, she was the rock and the glue that kept everything together and will be sadly missed by all.   

Diane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Harbecke, her daughter Tina (William Behrens) Kuthe, her grandson Nicholas Jordan Kuthe, her great-grandson Hudson Kuthe, her brothers Raymond (Avaline) Fester and John Fester, and her cousins.

A memorial mass is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11am 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 St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Cancer Federation.

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. 

Peter A. Mikolitis, passed away on Oct. 13, 2022 at age 90 with family at his side. Peter was born on July 15, 1932, in Chicago to Peter and Helena Mikolitis (nee Dobbins).

Peter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Mikolitis (nee Starvel); his children Peter (Sharon) Mikolitis, Laurie (Mike) Donovan, Julie Johnson, and Mark (Margo) Mikolitis, his grandchildren; Ryan (Samantha) Donovan, Jillian (Sean) Canevari, Taylor Johnson, Lauren (Kevin) Ruta, Abby Mikolitis, Emma (Evan) Bright, Hailey Mikolitis, Sammie (Jake) Mikolitis-Helder, and Peter Mikolitis. His great-grandchildren; Brayden Donovan, Caleb Canevari, and Ayden Canevari. Peter is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Helena Mikolitis, his brother Jim Mikolitis, and his son-in-law Ray Johnson

A visitation and funeral mass will be held on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at Saint Paul the Apostle Church 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, with the funeral mass commencing at 10:30 am.  Interment will be held privately.

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

In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in Peter’s name to the American Kidney Foundation.

Kathleen M. Schippers, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Oct. 12, 2022 at age 69. She was a resident of Arlington Heights, IL and Lodi, WI.

Kate was born on Aug. 26, 1953, in Chicago to David P. Schippers and Jacquelin Schippers (nee Liautaud), the eldest of 10 children. Growing up in Chicago and Northbrook, IL, Kate was the “mother duckling” to her four sisters and five brothers.

Kate received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from George Washington University and a master’s degree in education from Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI. She worked for more than 14 years with Deerfield Public Schools District 109, where she was a library information specialist.

Kate was known for her love of children and reading. She had a gift for bringing books to life, and her amazingly expressive read-alouds were enjoyed by hundreds of children over the years. She was a positive influence to countless students, with many becoming avid readers themselves.

Kate’s children and grandchildren were her biggest joy. She was a great supporter to family members, assuring  them they could achieve anything they wanted to accomplish. Kate will be remembered for her hearty laugh and her love and acceptance for all.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents and brother, the Hon. Thomas M. Schippers.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Batka; children James TeWinkle, William (Nicole) TeWinkle and Lydia (Will) Phelps; and stepchildren Sarah (Blake) Stegeman and Christie Batka (Paul Kopp). Her grandchildren are William and Nicole’s children, Annabelle, Flora, and Lennox; and Sarah and Blake’s children, Autumn, Eleanor, and Luke.

Kate is also survived by her siblings: David Schippers III (Pat Connor); Antoinette “Tiyi” Schippers (David Bunce); Ann Schippers Winter (Bob Winter); Colleen Schippers Margolis (Lou Margolis); Kevin Schippers (Beth Hunter); Dr. Mary (Mimi) Schippers; Patrick Schippers (Trisha);  Peter Schippers (Dr. Laura Taylor); Thomas’ wife Carol; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

She is also survived by “auxiliary siblings,” her cousins Joe Lyons and Judy Liautaud.

A visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2022 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 12:00pm. A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12:00pm St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Sandra Ann Sliva Jasinski, 81, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Robin Way Assisted Living in Kenosha, WI. Born May 15, 1941, in Waukegan, IL, she married Henry Jasinski on May 21, 1960.

Survivors include husband, Henry; three daughters, Laurie (Thomas) Zerfass, Pamela (Howard) Lester, Julie (John) Chappell; six grandchildren, Garren (Melissa) Zerfass, Alyssa Zerfass, Kayla (Ryan) Lester, Abbey Chappell, Karlee (Jakobi) Witt, Baylee Chappell; five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dalton, Aubrey, Bryar, Jeremiah and brother, Thomas (Patricia) Sliva.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Laddie; sister, Michaeline; and mother, Ann. 

A funeral service is scheduled at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 3:00pm.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral chapel from 1:00pm until the time of the funeral service. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Vivian I. Miller, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on October 10, 2022.  She was born on June 2, 1932 to Otto and Irene Bydalek.  She grew up in Grant Park IL and it is there where she met and married Carl Miller.  They moved to Grayslake and were married for 54 years.

She was an active member of St. Gilbert Parish being a co-board member with Carl on the St. Gilberts initial school board.  Vivian would later become the school’s secretary, nurse and bookkeeper for 25 years.  Her passion, and her gift to us was interacting with teachers, parents and the students trying to make each day special.

Vivian loved watching her children and grandchildren compete in sports from grade school through college.  She was a devoted follower at all of their games.

Vivian is survived by her children; Joanne (Charles) Pinto, Gary (Terri) Miller, Terry (Kerry) Miller, her grandchildren:  Ross Miller, Carter Miller, Marcus (Robin) Miller, Madison Miller, Connor Miller and Trent Miller, her brothers Raymond (Lorraine) Bydalek, Albert Bydalek and John Hoffmann and loving companion Joseph Happ.  She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, her parents, her beloved stepfather Ray Hoffmann, her sister Joanne Sharkey and sister in-law Georgene Bydalek.

 A memorial visitation and memorial mass are scheduled on Saturday October 15, 2022 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030  from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with memorial mass commencing at 11:00 am.  Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gilbert School.

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

Jeffery Thomas Burke, 65, a resident of Druce Lake, IL, passed away October 6, 2022 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 24, 1956 in Davenport, IA.

Jeffery spent most of his working days as a marble mason/tile setter in Chicago, most notably having a major role in the making of Millennial Park. After retirement, he started a food concession business for 3 years with his children called Dawg’s Corn. Finally, he kept busy with the ever-interesting hobby of scapping. He had a love for sports including the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears and Cubs.  He was a simple, happy man remembered for his attitude, antics, and jokes. “Keep Smile’n.”

Jeffery is survived by his children, Lauren (Justyn) Hayden of Druce Lake and Ryan (Nicole Baker) Burke of Winterville, GA; his partner, Nancy; his step-father, Jack Goodlove; his grandchildren, Jack and Kira of Druce Lake and Nina of Winterville, GA; his sisters, Karen (Dennis) Brobston of Burlington, IA and Patti Jo (Brent) Kreiger of Burlington, IA; his aunts, Mardi Vogt and Marvell Stuckel of Davenport, IA; and his nephew, Kaden Brobston of Burlington, IA. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Burke; his mother, Mary Goodlove; and sister, Stevie Jones.

A memorial visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 10:30am until 12:30pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Our beloved husband and father Samar Kumar Kundu passed away on October 7, 2022, in Libertyville IL. He was born August 7, 1942, to Sushil Das Kundu and Suprava Das Kundu.

Samar had a deep love for his family and his work. Samar was the beloved husband to his wife of 57 years, Amita Kundu, beloved father to his children Jayeeta (Indranil) Mukherjee and Shilajit (Roopal) Kundu, a deeply loved grandfather/Dadu to his grandchildren Rohan, Nalin, Kiran, Nayana, and Nadiya, and a wonderful dog dad to Oscar.

A visitation will be held Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Visitation will end promptly at 1 pm. For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Samar Kumar Kundu, Ph.D., D.Sc., was born in South Calcutta on August 7, 1942. The second son of his parents, and one of six children to Sushil and Suprava Kundu, he grew up a dedicated and bright student. After graduation from high school, Samar wanted to study science. He was admitted to Asutosh College in 1956 for an Intermediate of Science (I.Sc) and graduated in 1958. He excelled in Chemistry and decided to pursue a career and entered the Surendra Nath College in North Kolkata. He went on to the University Science College for M.Sc in Organic Chemistry and received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and D.Sc. in Bio-organic Chemistry from Calcutta University.

Over his 45-year career in research and development, he served as a lead and senior scientist, publishing over 65 scientific papers in international journals and books. He was credited with 15 US patents and 25 International patents. He has given numerous lectures in the United States and Internationally. His academic career started at the University of Calcutta as a Reader in Chemistry. After immigration to the US, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Immunology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, then as an Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Experimental Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.Samar then began his corporate career in Industrial Research and Development in the Diagnostic Division of the Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois as a Senior Scientist, and later he was inducted into the prestigious Volwiler Society as a Fellow in 1998. During his tenure at Abbott, he was an editor for the National Institute of Health (NIH) Cholesterol Management Program, Consultant to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Immunodiagnostics, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata, and Visiting Advisor for WHO at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. Samar was recognized in WHO’S WHO in Marquis Frontier’s in Science and Technology and in Men of Achievement, UK. After a 20-plus year career at Abbott Laboratories, Samar became the Chief Scientist at Sword Diagnostics in 2006, a cutting-edge life sciences company created in response to the rapidly evolving needs of the research and pharmaceutical communities.

Patricia Rose (Pajkos) Granzow

July 12, 1940-October 5, 2022

Died peacefully at The Village of Victory Lakes, Lindenhurst IL. Born in Chicago, Patricia was the only child of Stephen and Florence Pajkos. In 1961, she married Raymond Granzow. She began her career as a nurse and then focused on raising her children, Kimberly and Michelle. The family made their home in Oak Forest, IL, and eventually moved to Mt. Prospect, IL.

Patricia’s life involved volunteering at Holy Family Hospital, gardening, traveling, ceramics, and collecting an insane amount of cookbooks. She excelled at organizing group trips and outings for various friends and clubs. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Erica, Cassidy, and Jordan. Patricia and her husband, known to all as Pat and Ray, enjoyed spending winters at their home in Surprise, AZ, and the warmer months in Delavan, WI.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Stephen Pajkos. She is survived by her husband, Raymond, her children and sons-in-law, Kim Magon-Haller (Kurt Haller) and Michelle Turner (Derek Turner), grandchildren Erica (Wojciechowski) Nach (Steve Nach), Cassidy Magon, Jordan Magon, as well as great-grandchildren Aubree and Haylee Nach.

We love and miss you very much.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA or to the Wounded Warrior Project.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Terese “Teri” D. Wedrall, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away as the sun rose on her new life in the morning hours of Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL.

Terese, commonly known as Teri by family and friends, was born October 14, 1940, growing  up in the Chicago area.  She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother. She was always ready to open her heart to others and loved deeply.

Her memory lives on through her children Daniel J. Wedrall, Tracey A. (Richard) Ogierman , John S. (Aurora) Wedrall,  Joe W. Wedrall, Keith V. (Francesca) Wedrall,  her grandchildren Alicia (Kurt) Schmidt, Brooke Ogierman, Alura Wedrall, Jennica Wedrall, Michael Wedrall, Alexander Wedrall and Sonny C. Schmidt, a soon to be born great-granddaughter, her sisters Linda Johnson and Barbara Karp, and  her former husband and friend John J Wedrall, her relatives, former in-laws, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Jerry Walton, Carol Walton, Kennith Walton, Michael Walton, and Gladys Walton

A memorial visitation and service will be held Friday October  7th, from  11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. with the memorial service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.   Inurnment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

John P. Nielsen IV, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away October 6, 2022 at Symphony in Buffalo Grove, IL.  He was born February 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL to John and Mabel Nielsen.

John was a veteran having served for the US Navy and worked at Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 30 years.

John was the beloved husband to his wife of 60 years, Mary Nielsen, beloved father to his children Natalie (Bart) Hoppe, Michele (John Treichler) Nielsen, John Nielsen V, Adam (Nicola) Nielsen, Kim (Joe) Disalvo, Melissa (Brent) Dominowski, Todd Nielsen, and Shelly Nielsen, and a beloved grandpa to his grandchildren Kaitlyn Disalvo, Rachel Disalvo, Megan Nielsen, Emily Nielsen, Dylan Dominowski, Rylee Dominowski, Kyle Nielsen, Carter Nielsen, Cole Nielsen, Brayden Nielsen, Hannah Soukup, and John Nielsen VI.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Chad Nielsen, and his sisters Barbara Schubert and Shirley Struck.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2022 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. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.