Frances L. DeFranco, 99, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 14, 2022 at her home.  She was born September 14, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Theresa Mirro. 

Frances is survived by her children Jim (Vickie) DeFranco and Terri (Richard Toole) DeFranco, her grandchildren Julie, Diana, and Louie, and her many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Ralph “Skip” DeFranco, her husband Joseph DeFranco, and her 5 brothers and sisters. 

 A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A morning visitation and prayer service will be held at 10:00am at the funeral chapel before processing to a funeral mass scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Mary of Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL.  Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

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Eugene “Gene” R. Frum, 79, a resident of Volo and formerly of Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital.  He was born May 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Ethel Frum.  Gene was born in Chicago and moved to Round Lake at the age of 9, where he grew up and lived for 45 years until moving to Ingleside.  Gene was retired from ComEd after 30 years of service and was a devoted and loving husband and father.  After retiring Gene moved to Arizona and had recently moved back to Illinois.  Gene is survived by his wife of 61 years, Tina, whom he wed on June 11, 1960 in Round Lake, IL, his children Ron (Angie) Frum of San Tan Valley, AZ, Linda (Mark Sr.) Mahoney of Spring Grove, IL, Tracy Frum-Bozek of Ingleside, IL, and LeAnne (Marc) Harris of Palatine, IL, his grandchildren Christopher, Mark Jr., TJ, Karrie, Michael, Brittney, Craig, Susan, Aaron, and Jane, and his 9 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his grandson Mark Mahoney Jr., his brother Merlin Frum, and his sister Ginger Piel.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held following the service at Avon Centre Cemetery.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Patricia Ruth Sunderman, 94, a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away March 5, 2022 at her home.  She was born January 23, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Alfred and Grace Krier. She moved to Park Forest, Illinois after marriage, and then to Homewood, where she raised her three children.  

Pat worked as an executive secretary for several Fortune 500 companies over the course of her career.  As a single mom, she worked hard to provide for her family.  She was active in book clubs, a bridge club and a bowling league.  She loved travel and was able to see Europe, Mexico, take cruises, and also to travel extensively in the United States.  While her children were still at home, she never hesitated to pile everyone in the car and head out on various trips-from the east coast to the west coast and everywhere in between.  She loved to knit and created many heirlooms for her family.  She loved reading, current events, and plays.  She was also an ace at even the hardest crossword puzzles! She was especially proud of her extensive family.

Patricia is survived by her children  Donna (Robert)Hitzeroth, Helena MT, Cindy (Kevin) Hall Brown, Charlotte NC, Jeffrey (Julie) Sunderman, Spring Prairie WI, her grandchildren Cheryl (Luke) Erdahl, Helena MT, Bethany (Mark) Brownlee, Helena MT, Jake (Michael Schmer) Hitzeroth, Redondo Beach CA, Michelle (Jason Pray) Hall, Wytheville VA, Elizabeth (Erik) Tedore, Greenville OH, Christina (Robbie Warren)Hall, Matthews NC, Nathaniel Hall, Charlotte NC, Matthew (Sarah) Sunderman, Lake Bluff IL, Noah (Joie) Sunderman, Fitchburg WI, Zachary (Kaitlin) Sunderman, Bristol WI, Rae (William) Gruetzmacher, Lake Forest IL, Kristin (Brett Kreiner) Mikrut, Lake Bluff IL, Greg Mikrut (Stacy), San Diego, CA… and her 28 great-grandchildren!

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 12:00pm until 1:30pm, with the funeral service commencing at 1:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be private.  Gifts in Patricia’s memory are welcomed at one of her favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Visit the Patricia Sunderman Gift Fund at stjude.org or via direct link at http://giftfunds.stjude.org/patriciasunderman.

For more information, please contact the funeral home at (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

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James E. Cline, 75, passed away March 8, 2022 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL.  He was born December 31, 1946 in Iager, WV to Cosby (nee: Lester) and Clarence Cline.  James was born and raised in Iager and Panther, WV, but called Grayslake his home.  He loved his family, God, the Bible, and West Virginia.  James was a Christian and was a one of a kind person that to know him was to love him.  James is survived by his wife of 17 years, Laura, his daughters Carolyn (Joe) Wright, Linda Bobiles, and Donna (Max Decker) Cline, his grandchildren Marco (Michelle), Justin, Spencer, Jacob, Sydney, Logan, and Rylie, his great-granddaughter Jane Rae, and his sister Ann Willis.  He was preceded in death by his parents Cosby and Clarence Cline, his Grandpa Mack P. Lester who helped raise him, and his brother Luther Cline. We rejoice for him as he is in God’s glory and walking arm in arm with Jesus, hearing the sermons of his dreams.  All services were privately held 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.

Ronald F. Weiss, age 75, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Condell hospital in Libertyville, Illinois.  He was born on December 31, 1946 in Chicago to Frank and Louise (nee Helton) Weiss.  Ronald was a loving son, brother, husband, papa who will be greatly missed by so many. He as an accomplished artist and skilled archer. A proud Vietnam Veteran. He had a passion for his beloved family and loved to laugh.

Ronald is survived by his children, Ronald (Kathy) Weiss Jr., Melissa (Timothy) Fish, Amy (Joseph) Wirth, son in law; Fred Deleon, grandchildren; Rosa Weiss, Abigail Weiss, Jack Deleon, Frank Deleon, Thomas Fish, Erik Fish, William Fish, and Clara Fish,

He was preceded in death by his wife Elaine L. Weiss, daughter; Nicole A. Deleon, parents frank and Louise Weiss, and  brother; David Weiss.

A Memorial Service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or a local Veteran Charity of your choice. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Cathy Walton died Friday, 2/18/22 at the Cottages of Fox Lake. Cathy was born on September 6, 1941 in Mercer, PA. She was the daughter of Elmer and Phoebe Kite. Cathy grew up in Jackson center and graduated from Lakeview High School. She married in 1972 to her beloved husband, George Walton, and they moved to Mundelein where she raised their family. Cathy was a devoted mother to her son Gary (Jill) and her daughter Leslie Schmidt (Tony). She adored her grandchildren: Garret, Christin, Gabriel, Caitlin, Courtney, Clay, Cayson. Cathy retired from American Hospital Supplies / Baxter International to spend time with her grandchildren and her hobbies of crafting and cooking. Cathy is survived by her children, grandchildren, sister Annetia Tobias, and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Elmer, Raymond, Lewis and Charles Kite; and sisters, Laura Takash, Frances Pears, Vada Wilson and Delores Mock.

 A memorial service will be held for Catherine Walton on March 19, 2022 at 11:00 am (10:00 am Viewing) at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048.

The service will be streamed on https://www.facebook.com/umclibertyville/ 

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

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LaVerne A. Kaberline, aka, Grandma K, a resident of Beach Park, IL, passed away January 20, 2022 at Glenbrook Hospital at the age of 94.  She was born on January 25, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Martain and Alma Pink.  LaVerne was a former resident of Concord Assisted Living in Northlake, IL for 18 years.  LaVerne has also received Jesus as her personal Savior.

LaVerne is survived by her children, Sandi (Charles) Taylor, and Gail Baiesle; her grandchildren, Christopher, Robert, Randy, Andrew, and Summer Taylor; Jasmine Donnie Baierle; and Ronnie Haberline, Jr.  She is further survived by her great-grandchildren, Taylor Thornton, Angelica, Ryan and Julian Taylor, Lylah, Emmiah, Ayden, Jionni, Audrina, Aaliyah and Zack Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her Dad and Mom Martain and Alma Pink; her sons, Jeffrey (Pigg) Kaberline and Ronnie Kaberline; her brothers, Eddy, Lawrence, Martain and George Pink; her sister, Deloris Curtis; her grandson Charles Taylor Jr. and his wife, Rosy Taylor. 

A celebration of life memorial will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Biblical Baptist Church, 39236 North Green Bay Road, Beach Park, 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.

Susan “Sue” Epker died peacefully in sleep at her home at the age of 81 from an 8 year long battle with Alzheimer’s, in Grayslake, IL. Sue was born June 19, 1940, in Waukegan IL. She graduated from Northwestern School of Nursing in 1960 and had a forty-year nursing career. She was known as “Super Sue” in the field. She met and married Robert W. Epker in 1962 and enjoyed 48 years of marriage before Bob’s death in 2009. Sue and Bob welcomed their first child in 1963 in El Paso, TX while Bob Served in the Army. They moved back to Waukegan where they opened Washington Texaco and Sue worked as one of the first ICU Nurse’s at Victory (Vista) Hospital. Where they proceeded to have their other 3 children. Sue enjoyed golfing, traveling, reading, knitting, and worked tirelessly with Shriners to help special needs children in need of medical procedures. Sue loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She along with Bob volunteered at YMCA Camp Jorn in Manitowish Waters, WI.

Sue is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Randy) Dawes and son’s Rob Epker and Scott Epker. Her brother John (Sharon) Lindquist, Sister-in-law, and friend Ellen Kern. Sue was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert W Epker, her son Daniel Epker, her father and mother Link & Phyllis Lindquist, her father-in-law & mother-in-law Dallas and Helen Kern, her sister and brother-in-law Sally & John Koziol and grandson Zachary Epker.

Interment will be held in a private ceremony. Memorial contributions can be made to the YMCA Camp Jorn, addressed to Jennifer Dawes C/O Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.

Dorothy M. White, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 27, 2022 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach, IL.  She was born June 19, 1936 in Mondovi, WI to Myrtle and Phillip Heike.  Dorothy co-owned and operated Dawn Enterprises which was a construction and woodworking company.  She enjoyed music, playing the organ, piano, accordion and dancing. 

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Frank White, her children Sindy (Chuck) Duha, Judy (Rick) Kretsch, and Scott (Mindy) White, her grandchildren Linda (Jason) VanAcker, Ben (Kristen Berg) Robinson, Adam (Cynthia) Robinson, Danielle (Anthony) Duha-Terwall, Marcus Duha, Sarah Miller, and Taylor White, her great-grandchildren Ethan (Carley), Matthew, Jonathan, Allison, Delaney, Leland, Emerson, and Breyson, her great-great-granddaughter Kaylee, and her sister Joey (Harry) McDonald.  She was preceded in death by her parents Myrtle, Phillip, and her stepdad Leonard, and her grandson Christopher. 

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 9:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held after the service at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  Memorials may be made to the family.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Nancy Jean Miltier, age 66, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Aperion Care of Elgin in Elgin, Illinois.  She was born on August 22, 1955 in Chicago to Elmer and Barbara (nee Erickson) Migalla.  Nancy was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, loved reading, a member of Mensa, but most of all she was a proud mother and grandmother. 

Nancy is survived by her children, Chad (fiancé, Margaret Trempe) Schroeder of Round Lake Park, Will Schroeder of Crystal Lake, Michael (Amber) Schroeder of McHenry, and Jimmie Miltier of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Isis, Ava, Ceres, and Mason; and her brother, Dave Migalla of Round Lake Beach.  She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel; and her parents.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at from 3:00pm until 7:00pm.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 7:00pm at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nancy’s family.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Susan Marie Blanton, age 71, a resident of Gurnee passed away on February 25, 2022 with her husband, Jim by her side at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on March 10, 1950 in Norfolk County, VA to James and Cecilia Kratohwil. 

Sue was a loving, kind, and sincere woman, who deeply loved her family and friends.  She was full of love and compassion for all beings.  She loved the changing of the seasons, visiting farmer’s markets, gardening, and yard work.  She loved holidays and decorating for all of them, but especially loved Christmas.  She loved her 1999 Jeep Cherokee, motorcycle rides and watching drag racing with her husband, Jim.  Sue was a long time cashier at Ace Hardware. 

Sue is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim; her three children, Nikki Blanton of Gurnee, Caryn (Ashley Nutt) Blanton of Berwyn, and Michael Blanton of Gurnee; and her siblings, Dennis (Cecile) Kratohwil of Mundelein, Stephen (Wanda) Kratohwil of Yuma, AZ, Peggy (Carlos) Cuesta of Montclair, VA, MaryBeth Kratohwil of Somers, WI, Victoria Kratohwil of Somers, WI and Laurie Kratohwil of Somers, WI, and her nieces and nephews Stephen James Kratohwil Jr, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Elaine (Dan) Hart, Westfield, IN, John (Laura) Kratohwil, Streamwood, IL, Lauren Cuesta, O’Fallon, IL, Gary Cuesta, Montclair, VA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cecila Kratohwil.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  All funeral arrangements were handled by Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sue’s name to ASPCA.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Martin William Wentzell, 65, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 14, 2022 at Journey Care in Barrington, IL.  He was born June 21, 1956 in Marshalltown, IA to James and Carol Wentzell. 

Martin was a member of St. Gilbert and was known to be a tinkerer, computer wizard, and comedian.

Martin is survived by his wife Mary Ella, whom he wed on November 4, 1989 in Milwaukee, WI, his children Michael (fiancé Brianna) Wentzell of Grayslake, IL and Seán Wentzell of Grayslake, IL, his grandson Seán Wentzell and his siblings Jim, Mark, John, Joe, Paul, and Tracy.  He was preceded in death by his parents James and Carol Wentzell, and his sisters Roberta and Stephanie.

A memorial visitation will be held at a later date in June.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sierra Club 70 E. Lake St. Ste 1500 Chicago, IL 60601 or Planned Parenthood 1601 N. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our mother Dorothy Mae Hairston on February 20, 2022.  Dorothy, a resident of Lakewood Towers in Lake Villa, IL was born on January 16, 1939. She is survived by her daughters Paula (James) Winkowski and Henrietta (Terrance) Collins as well as 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Joe and Irabell, sister Novie, husband Henry, her children Mark, Joseph, Lorraine and Anita.  Dorothy enjoyed sewing, quilting and travel.  She made friends wherever she sat down.  She will be greatly missed.  Our family respects the wishes of Dorothy and will not be holding services. 

Harry “Mike” Wagenaar, age 77, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022 after an 11 year battle with prostate cancer.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 25, 1944, Harry was the oldest of 5 children born to Harry and Joan Wagenaar. Harry was the dearly loved husband of Dorothy (nee Pisha) for 54 years and devoted father of Michael (Tanya), Susan (Mark) Remshak, Melissa (Bob), Rebecca (Timothy) Miller, and Andrea (Christopher) Mullin, and extremely proud grandfather of Alyssa, Lexi, Natalie, Nicole, Ele, Izzy, Maggie, Delaney and William. He is survived by his sister Joanna and brothers Bob and Tom. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John.

Harry was passionate about his family, golf, travel, Chicago sports, Christmas, and dad/grandpa jokes. Dedicated to his family, Harry was the biggest (ok the loudest) cheerleader at his children’s swim meets all the way from age-group swimming through collegiate swimming. He was a constant at both meets and practices. He was the ultimate swim parent – diving right in (pun intended) to help with anything at meets including the timing system, lane ropes, bullpen, or flags. Harry was also a constant fixture at the annual Olsen Middle School camping trip to Devil’s Lake. He even managed to help in years when his own kids weren’t camping and always came back with stories of crazy adventures. 

Although Harry enjoyed most Chicago sports, he was a die-hard Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox fan. He proudly sported both teams’ jerseys, even at the beach or in the pool. He enjoyed a good deal of ribbing with his sons-in-law when the Bears beat the Packers (Mark) or the White Sox crushed the Cubs (Tim). 

Harry and Dorothy enjoyed travel and the open road. If they weren’t driving cross country to visit one of their children, they would explore the midwest with Sunday drives and excursions to a great number of local lighthouses. They were able to see so many interesting places from California to New England, always returning home with a story to tell and pictures to share. Shortly after retiring, Harry planned a road trip along Route 66 to the Grand Canyon – preferring travel on the smaller side roads to the newer interstate highways. Even though the cancer was significantly progressing and slowing him down, Harry carried on and was able to complete one more item on his bucket list this past September with a trip to the Field of Dreams in Iowa.

In retirement, Harry was finally also able to embrace his love of golf – both playing and watching. In his last year, he endeavored to continue with his golf league to the end, missing only when his cancer treatments wouldn’t allow. 

Harry will also be remembered, loved and honored for just being himself. He had a proclivity for breakfast meat (really all meat) and could whip up a mean platter of sausage balls for any New Year’s celebration. When Harry was in charge of dinner for the kids back in the 70s and 80s, you knew it would be a hunk of meat – fruits and vegetables were not on his menu. He passed this fondness for meat down to his granddaughter Izzy. Harry also couldn’t resist jokes and puns – especially classic “dad” or even worse “grandpa” jokes. An appreciation which his granddaughter Ele and grandson William seem to have inherited. William spent many video chats swapping jokes with grandpa Harry and lots of giggles were had. Harry also enjoyed playing cribbage with his sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, and grandkids. 

Christmas was Harry’s favorite holiday. His love for the holiday was contagious and future Christmas celebrations will be filled with warm memories of him. You can’t see a Christmas village display and not think of Harry. His Facebook posts of his village started months before Christmas and would even be re-shared for Christmas in July. His Christmas village originally started as a gift for Dorothy but quickly became his obsession. He delighted in showing it to his grandchildren each year. This year when he was no longer able to put it up himself, he directed the placement of every item in the village. In addition to his village, Harry loved to go on driving tours to see the local Christmas light displays while listening to classic Christmas songs. We were blessed to be able to celebrate one last Christmas together with him and the entire family in 2021. 

A Memorial Service for relatives and friends will be held in the summer of 2022 at Strang Funeral Chapel (Grayslake, IL). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry’s memory to the American Cancer Society. 

It is with great sadness that the Babcox family must now announce the Valentine’s Day passing of Patricia A. Babcox, from natural causes.  Patty was born into the family of Earl and Cecilia Waters in 1949.  She leaves behind her sisters, Marguerite and Earleen Waters of Round Lake Beach, IL.  Patty was the greatest mother to her two sons, Michael Patrick Babcox and Nicholas Steven Babcox.  She also leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Sarah Elizabeth Babcox and two grandchildren, Lyla Jane Babcox and Evan Robert Babcox of Framingham, MA.  
Patty lived a full and happy life that revolved around her sons, family and design.  She was a highly acclaimed interior decorator and designer of high end draperies, for her many clients from the north shore of Chicago.  Patty was most proud of her work for actress/talk show host, Oprah Winfrey.  Patty produced top class draperies for Oprah’s homes in Chicago and in California.  She produced unique designs that also permeated Chicagos’s well-known Playboy Mansion, once owned by Playboy CEO, Hugh Hefner.  

Above all, Patty was most happy spending time with her sons and her grandchildren, Lyla and Evan.  If there is a more considerate person on this planet, we would like to know their whereabouts.  

Services will be for family only, followed by her cremation ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in Patricia’s name may be made to a local animal shelter of your choice. 

Jennifer Grace Nuetzmann, 44, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 10, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.   She was born May 15,1977, in Lake Forest, IL to Robert and Janet Palo.  She married her husband, Jeff on June 28,2008.  She was a caring and loving mother to her son Benjamin and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, Jeff Nuetzmann; son, Benjamin Palo; her parents; Robert and Janet Palo.    She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Palo; and her grandparents, Edward and Marian Saunders, and Earl and Margaret Palo.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday February 19,2022 at 12:00 PM at Saint Gilberts Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL. Memorial Contributions in her name to be sent to enchantedbackpack.org. For more, information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Virginia Mae Burch, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away February 13, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born April 7, 1951 in Nebraska to Thomas and Hazel McGowan.  Virginia was a member of the Living Waters Church in Grayslake, where she enjoyed volunteering for anything the church needed.  She loved to play cards with her friends and was known as a very giving person.  Virginia is survived by her son Casey (Nicole) Burch, her grandchildren Conner Lee Burch and Summer Lynn Burch, and her siblings Yvonne Lamb and Tom (Cathy) McGowan.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Don Burch.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2022 from 10:00am until the time of the memorial service at 11:00am at Living Waters Church, 525 Atkinson Road in Grayslake. A luncheon will follow the service at 12:00pm at the church.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

George Roy Granzin, age 64, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 11, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Elaine Tragos and Roy Granzin. George loved spending time with others, sharing stories, gaming, and barbecuing. 

George is survived by his soulmate and wife Judy, of 39 years whom he married on May 22, 1982 in Chicago; his children Arik Granzin of Brighton, Colorado, Rachel Granzin of Des Plaines, and Brandon Granzin of Grayslake; his grandchildren Lia, Johnny, Toby, and Emilynn Granzin; his siblings, Bob Granzin and Tina Fields. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:30pm. A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.