Maureen Daly died on Jul. 11, 2022 in Grayslake, Illinois. The understood cause of death was congestive heart failure, but her death came suddenly and unexpectedly; in the days prior to her death she was preparing for a move to an assisted living center, a move that was supposed to happen later that week.  Ms. Daly was 83 years old. She was born on May 14, 1939 in Aruba in the Dutch Caribbean. Her father worked for the Esso Oil Company and her mother was a teacher. The oil refineries on the island made it a potential target during WWII, and for a period women and children were evacuated from the island; Ms. Daly was the youngest evacuee. Her parents were from Missouri and Oklahoma, and Ms. Daly and her family visited relatives there and elsewhere in the country   throughout her childhood, traveling to U.S. ports on Esso oil tankers. She had an avid interest in the movies and records that were being made in the U.S., and she eagerly anticipated those from her far away home. But she retained a lifelong affection for Aruba, having explored much of the island freely as a child and having made many friends there. Later in life, when she was able to, she returned to Aruba for reunions, often with her parents and children.  She had many interests. She was a Marine Girl Scout when she was young, and she was proud to have earned many badges and ribbons. She returned to school as a single mother, and she obtained degrees in archeology and classical languages. Her love of music wasn’t limited to the popular music of her youth. She sang in choirs throughout her life and had a fondness for works such as Brahms’ Requiem; she loved opera; when she had children she played them recordings of folk songs, to include songs in many languages.  She enjoyed traveling, and during her life she visited Central Europe, Cyprus, and Egypt. In her later years she took a great deal of interest in Australia and New Zealand, but sadly was unable to make those trips. Not all of her interests were highbrow; she also enjoyed romance novels and YouTube videos. She liked to go to restaurants. She gardened. She had cats and dogs and for a few weeks kept a chicken in her house because her younger daughter wanted to raise it. After leaving Aruba with her family at age 16, when the refinery closed, she lived in the U.S. She eventually attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She married, settled in Marlow Heights, Maryland, and had three children. She enjoyed working at the Naval Yard for a few years. She later divorced and moved with her children to Columbia, Missouri, where she worked hard to give them a nice home despite her limited means. She remained in Columbia for many years, working as a secretary for the Religious Studies program at the University Of Missouri, but following her retirement she moved to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and Grayslake, Illinois to be closer to family. She joined churches in each place she lived and was an active member of the congregations she joined, sitting on committees, teaching Sunday school, participating in services, serving as a deacon, singing in choirs, and playing in a bell choir.  

Ms. Daly is survived by her three children (Debbie Breese-Garelick, Doug Breese, and Susan Pinkowski), two sons-in-law (Paul Breese-Garelick and Mike Pinkowski), four grandchildren (Tegan Biun, Kiri Breese-Garelick, Lily Pinkowski, and Ann Pinkowski), and Tegan’s husband Dave Biun. She was preceded in death by her parents (Cary and Beulah Daly) and her younger brother John Daly. 

Ms. Daly was an independent woman, despite the difficulties that often entailed. She lived modestly, but wasn’t one to express bitterness or regret. She is remembered as a kind and gentle Christian woman with a lovely low-key sense of humor. She passed on to her children a love of reading and learning, but also particular interests in nature, music, and service to others. Her time with us has ended, and she has been relieved of the sorts of problems that life perhaps inevitably brings. Her relief will be our loss, and we will feel her absence and miss her dearly. We hope and pray that she will one day greet us warmly again, as she so often did when we got together. She was a good woman, the world is poorer now that she is gone, and it is up to us, we suppose, to live up to the best of her example. There will be a private ceremony for the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Humane Society (www.humanesociety.org), the World Wildlife Federation (support.worldwildlife.org), or the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (www.kiritekanawa.org/donations).  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Barbara Marie Coe Mette, 86, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away on July 12, 2022, surrounded by her immediate family.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Wendell & Gertrude McClure; her first husband, Jack Coe; and her second husband, William Mette. She is survived by one sister, Nancy (and Bill) DiGilio; three daughters: Milissa (and Mark Andrews) Gagin, Aimée (and Scott Whitesell) Coe, and Kristen (and Brad) Peek; and one son, Lawrence Coe; as well as ten grandchildren: Whitney Johnson, Meredith (and Casey) Parker, Jack Gagin, Max Gagin, Grant Johnson, Blake Peek, Nolan Peek, Seth Johnson, Sam Gagin, and Lili Gagin. She has four great-grandchildren: Everett, Arden, Silas, and Bridger Parker.

Born Barbara McClure on June 19, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara lived her whole life in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She graduated from St. Ferdinand’s grade school and Alvernia High School, and then went on to attend Clark College. In 1957, she met and then married Jack Coe, her first husband and the father of her four children. Her career began at G.D. Searle & Company, and then she worked in high-end retail at Neiman Marcus in Northbrook, Illinois, for 30 plus years where work became her passion and colleagues, and clients became lifelong friendships. As a young woman, she very independently raised Milissa, Aimée, Kristen, and Lawrence while Jack traveled for work. She enjoyed lake life at Lake Delevan, played tennis and piano, and traveled the world with Jack until his death in 1998. In the next chapter, Barbara met and married her second husband, Bill Mette, in 1999, and the two proceeded with world travel and enjoying their many grandchildren for sixteen years until Bill’s death in 2016. Barbara was full of class and refinement – a notorious “night owl” who loved to absorb high-fashion periodicals; sharpen her mind with jigsaw, crossword, and Sudoku puzzles; play Bridge with Nancy and Bill; knit sweater after beautiful sweater; and sip on Glenlivet as the midnight hour came and went. Often filled with family and friends, Barbara’s dining room table was never short on good food, loud storytelling, strong opinions, and happy laughter.

A Mass in Barbara’s memory will take place on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 1:00pm at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 2:30pm until 5:30pm at Francesca’s North, 1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association at https://www.lfsassociation.org/donate/ or the American Cancer Society at  https://donate3.cancer.org/ . 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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Ray P. Powroznik, 75, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 7, 2022 at his home. He was born March 29, 1947 in Evanston, IL to Raymond and Virginia Powroznik.

Ray attended St. Peter’s Grade School and graduated from St. George High School in 1965. He went to College of St. Michael’s which became the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. After getting a draft notice in early summer of 1967, Ray joined the Navy with the help of the Carpenter’s Union and became a member of the Sea Bees in August of 1967. He attended boot camp in Gulf Port, MS and was home based in Davisville, RI in USNMCB-40. After doing 2 tours and spending almost 15 months Vietnam he was discharged in 1969.

 In October of 1970, Ray married Nancy Kolar and later divorced in 1979. Ray then met Helen Friesl on a blind date in June 1993, over a Chinese dinner, and was married 18 months later on December 3, 1994. Ray was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1539 with over 40 years of building houses, a life member of the American Legion as Past Commander of Post 703 in Fox Lake, Past Commander of the 10thDistrict Lake County, and a life member of the VFW post 9655 as Officer and Quartermaster for many years.

 Ray is survived by his step-son Tim (Gina) Friesl and his siblings Mary (Glen) Lauer and his brother Shella Rader. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen and his step-daughter Vicki Miller.

A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Monday July 18, 2022 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Carole Lynn Olmsted, age 60, a resident of Algonquin, IL passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home in Algonquin, IL.  She was born November 12, 1961 in Carpentersville, IL to James and Gladys (nee Carko) Carico.  She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary, IL.

Carole is survived by her partner of 22 years, William “Bill” Justinen; her children, Tiffany K.R. Olmsted of Algonquin, IL, and Noel Lynne (Ken) Grizely of Johnsburg; her grandchildren, Tristan J.L. Gustafson of Marquette, MI, Lillian K.R. Gustafson of Algonquin, IL, Gavin L. Grizely of Johnsburg, IL, and Brody R. Grizely of Johnsburg, IL; her siblings, Timothy (Cairie) Cariro of Fort Blackmore, VA, Pamela Carico of Morris Town, TN, and Jan Carico of Saxapahaw, NC; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 2:00pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Sunday from 1:00pm until the time of the memorial service.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Noel Lynne Grizely.  For more information, please visit www.StrangFuneral.org or call (847)223-8122. 

Margaret Ann Radke, 101, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on July 4, 2022. Margaret was born on April 21, 1921 in Litchfield Minnesota to Oscar and Katherine Anderson nee Reagen.

Margaret was a member of St. Andrews Church in Grayslake. She was employed for many years to the city of Grayslake and received a certificate of appreciation for her extra ordinary service from the mayor.

Margaret is survived by her son Jim (Donna) Radke, Viroqua, WI, her daughter in law Penny (George) Bailitz, Twin Lakes, WI, her grandchildren Kermit Radke, Kurt (Heather) Radke, Darek (Dawn) Radke, Bret (Rose) Radke, Grant (Mary) Radke, Robin (Doug) Nehls, Liz Radke, Chuck Radke. 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Edward Radke, her son Kermit Radke Sr., her step son Edward Radke, her brothers Edward Anderson, Bernard Anderson, and her sisters Mary Perisan, Kay Foley, Hanah Becker, Helen Winn.

A visitation and funeral service for Margaret will be held on Friday July 8, 2022 at the Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. with the funeral service commencing at 1:00pm.  Burial will be at the Avon Centre Cemetery 21300 W Shorewood Dr Grayslake, IL, 60030. For more info log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call 847-223-8122.

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Elizabeth (Liz)  A. Parkinson, 70, a resident of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on June 30, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois with her husband, Michael by her side.

Liz was born on February 14, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond C. and Rosemary C. Wilkins. Liz and Michael married on November 24, 1973 at St. John Brebeuf in Niles, Illinois. 

With a Masters Degree in Education from Northeastern University and over 40 years of teaching, Liz was devoted to early childhood education. She taught at St. Isaac Jogues in Morton Grove and St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich, Illinois. She maintained her connection with some of her students throughout her life.

Liz was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. In addition to her husband, Liz is survived by her children Jeffrey Parkinson (Mande), Charles Parkinson (Jennifer), her grandchildren Brandon, Wilhelmina, Francis, and Theodore, her sisters Mary Lou Pier (Edwin) and Catherine Wagner (Randall) and her brother Joseph Wilkins.

A visitation will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, Illinois on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow.  Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 100 Tri State International, Lincolnshire, Illinois, 60069. For more information please call the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois (847) 223-8122.

Heather Waldoch, 70, of Grayslake passed away June 22, 2022, at home. She was born August 28, 1951, in Libertyville to the late Robert Gordon and Ruth (Larsen) Madsen. On May 22, 1976, in Chicago, Heather married the love of her life, Lee M. Waldoch. Heather loved animals, especially elephants, the outdoors, camping, nature, and swimming. She also enjoyed interior decorating. Heather is survived by her sister, Gail (Edward) Craddock; sister-in-law, Colleen Madsen; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Laura and Michael Luisi; nieces, Nicole, Trisha, and Miranda; nephew, Frank; cousins, Linda Ansell, Kristin Ansell, Joelle and Sam; and her best friends, Ron and Rose Page. In addition to her parents, Heather was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Lee M. Waldoch; her brother, Robert G. “Chip” Madsen Jr.; and her nephew, Kevin Lee. A memorial service is pending. Interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. For more information, please visit www.StrangFuneral.or call 847-223-8122.

Michael A. Boeckx, 31, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 26, 2022 at his home. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society, ASPCA, or to Save-a-Pet.

Nivardo Alcaraz, 25, a resident of Detroit, passed away June 12, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 20, 1996 in Libertyville, IL to Lucrecia Alcaraz de Luna. 

Nivardo loved music and playing in his band “Puente Grande”.

Nivardo is survived by his mother Lucrecia Alcaraz de Luna, his children Ariadne Guadalupe Perez Saucedo and Ailin Guadalupe Alcaraz, his grandfather Daniel Luna, and his siblings Raymond Alcaraz, Daisy Alcaraz, Lupita Alcaraz, and Valentina Luna.  He was preceded in death by his girlfriend Jasmine Gutierrez, and his grandmother Endedina Castillo Prado.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday July 1, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass will be held at 9:30am on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073.  Interment will be held at a later date in Mexico.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.   

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Lidwina “Lindy” E. Hertel, 90, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 26, 1932 in Libertyville, IL to Aloysius Sr. and Evelyn Elfering.

Lindy was a longtime member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake.  She worked as a nurse for Condell Medical Center in Libertyville for 35 years.  She enjoyed gardening.

Lindy is survived by her husband Irving, her children Yvonne (Mike) Piefer, Karen (Kim) Kobernick, and Deborah (Ken Miller) Hertel, her grandchildren Tara (Chris) Huebner, Clayton (Jessica) Kobernick, Clifton (Krystin McDermott) Kobernick, Chris (Quincy) Jenkins, Katelyn (Brian) Catalano, and Matt (Bridgette) Jenkins, her great-grandchildren Jade Huebner, Everly Huebner, Evert Jenkins, Elliott Jenkins, Maddie Jenkins, Brayden Jenkins, and Gemma Catalano. She is survived by in-laws Lucille Elfering, Diane Elfering, Pat Elfering, Richard Cankar, Sharon Elfering and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandchildren Jeremy Jenkins and William Kobernick, her sister AnnaMarie Cankar, brothers Aloysius, Francis, Joseph, and Edward, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law LeRoy and Lillian Hertel and Urb and Lorraine Wagner. The family wishes to say a special thank you to Dr. Slivnick and all the personnel at Condell Infusion Center.

A visitation and funeral mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a funeral mass commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will be held following the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville.  Memorials may be made to St. Gilbert Church. 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

Elizabeth Ann Olson, 60, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 9, 2022 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born July 11, 1961 in Zion, IL to Curt B. and Nancy J. Olson .  

Elizabeth was a loving daughter, sister, auntie, and friend that left this earth too soon.  She will be greatly missed by all.

Elizabeth is survived by her mother Nancy J. Morgan, siblings; Mark (Vicki) Olson of Pleasant Prairie, WI, and Karen (Wendy) Olson of Key West, FL.

She was preceded in death by her father Curt B.Olson, grandfather Arthur L. Sawyer, and grandmothers Fern Sawyer and Ann Olson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name  to the Children’s Brittle Bone Foundation P.O. Box 619 Zion, IL. 60099  WWW.CBBE.ORG

For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.   

James A. Burk, 81, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away June 12, 2022 at his home.  He was born March 5, 1941 in Oneida, TN to James and Sally Burk.

James was a member Heartland Baptist Church where he enjoyed serving for the Lord.  He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, watching wrestling, football, and the Chicago Cubs.

James is survived by his children Tracy Burk, Michelle Burk, and Rebecca (Donald) Deibert, his grandchildren Christopher Burk, Zachary Burk, Kaitlyn Deibert, and Brianna Deibert, his siblings Zola Brewster, Geneva Koger, and Arlie Burk, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Peggy, and his brothers Floyd, Cletus, Ethol, and Otis Burk.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a funeral service commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.   

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Aloisia Hermann passed away on June 10, 2022 in Chicago IL

Aloisia was born in Croatia, Yugoslavia to Johann and Katharina Hermann.  She then immigrated to the United States in 1958,

Alosia is survived by her brother Johann (Rita) Hermann, sister Katharina Hermann, Brother in law Stefan Strauss.

She was preceded in death by her parents Johann and Katharina Hermann , her brother Josef Hermann, and sisters Anna Hutwagner, and Maria Strauss.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a funeral service starting at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Burial to follow at Ascension Cemetery 1920 Buckley Road Libertyville,IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Merialice Doretta Swanson (nee: Spaulding) passed away on June 12, 2022 in Round Lake Beach, IL.

MeriAlice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her husband, her children, and her grandkids whom she adored.  She spent her free time birdwatching, sewing, and solving crossword puzzles. MeriAlice also enjoyed time with friends and frequently traveled around enjoying the country. 

MeriAlice fondly recalled her favorite memory with her husband Sam as the day she married him. They met in California when he was in the US Navy and travelled around until finally settling in Round Lake Beach, IL, where they spent the remainder of their 59 years together.

MeriAlice is survived by her four children, Jim, Carla, Sarah, and Matthew. She has 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and her sister Helen Butterfield.  She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Mary Spaulding, her husband Sammy Swanson, and her 2 brothers.

Cheryl Ann Fisher, 59, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away June 9, 2022 at her home.  She was born June 24, 1962 in North Chicago, IL to Arnold and Palma (nee: Alfonso) Jensen.

Cheryl enjoyed bingo, Card Sharks, poker, dogs, gardening, cooking, and going to the race track.  She loved the neighborhood she grew up in Wildwood.

Cheryl is survived by her significant other, Chuck Bojniewicz, her daughter Michelle (Eric) Raukohl of Colorado, and her siblings Joe (Barb Bys) Shepherd of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Kristine Jensen of Kenosha, WI, and John Jensen of Fox Lake, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bill Shepherd.

A visitation and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at  Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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William Edward Wollmuth, 69, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away May 13, 2022 at his home.  He was born December 28, 1952 in Libertyville, IL to William and Eileen Wollmuth.

Bill was a renaissance man of many interests and talents.  He was a musician, mechanic, electrician, traveler, and truth seeker.  Bill enjoyed playing his guitar for family and friends and watching live music.  He loved his family and savior, The Lord Jesus Christ.

Bill is survived by his mother Eileen Wollmuth, his children Zora (Steve) Wasil of Estero, FL, Vance (Sheila) Wollmuth of Algonquin, IL and Rhiannon Leigh Wollmuth of Gastonia, NC, his grandchildren Evan Wasil of Estero, FL, Etienne Grey Wasil of Estero, FL, Austin Wollmuth of Waukegan, IL, Lucas Wollmuth of Algonquin, IL, Cadyn Wollmuth of Algonquin, IL, and Ziannah Wollmuth of Algonquin, IL, and his siblings Jerome Wollmuth of Grayslake, IL, Michael Wollmuth of Beach Park, IL, Kathy Wollmuth of Lake Villa, IL and Paul Wollmuth of Kenosha, WI.  He was preceded in death by his father William Theodore Wollmuth.

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