Robert K. Wegge passed away on May 25, 2022 at Charter Memory Care Facility. Robert was born in Burlington, WI on February 23, 1927 to Stella Emmerling Wegge & Herbert J. Wegge. He received a BA in Science from Marquette University. He was inducted into the Army in 1950. After his discharge from military service, he attended the University of Wisconsin, earning a Master’s Degree.

He married Mary J. Ori on June 18, 1955. In 1960 he established an accounting & tax firm. He moved his family to Grayslake in 1964. The accounting firm ATC Wegge, Ltd., is still in Grayslake today with 3^rd generation of family serving the community.

Bob was a past post commander of both American Legion Post 659 & the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2245. He was also a past president of the Exchange Club of Grayslake & the Exchange Club of Round Lake. He served on the Grayslake Police Pension Board & Highland Lake Property Owners Association Board. His hobbies were flying, classical music & golf.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Mary in 2017 & his above mentioned parents. He is survived by his daughter Linda Wegge (Robert Slipke) sons Kurt (Sandra Carlson) & Mark (Victoria Smock). Grandsons Bryan Slipke & Sean Wegge. Granddaughters Sarah, Michelle & Dana Wegge. He is survived by his brother Russell Wegge, niece & nephews of Burlington, WI.

Funeral mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd.Grayslake, IL, Thursday June 2nd at 12PM. Family will greet family & friends from 10-12. A Catholic burial will be held privately.

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

To view the mass via live stream please click on this link. https://youtube.com/channel/UCMP0PFhS_wyXxgsTzbPEEyw

Phyllis M. Stickels, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital.  She lived independently in her own home and enjoyed an active full life until she passed.  She was born on April 20,1929 in Townsend, WI to Jennie and Walter Kilman. Her parents, and five loving siblings all preceded her in death.

Phyllis moved to Grayslake at the age of 14, and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from the first class of Grayslake High School, and was the first Homecoming Queen – “Miss Football” 1948. She owned a business in town – “Bob’s Delicatessen” with her first husband, Robert J. Hook. With Robert, she had two daughters; Debra (Hook) Claxton and Tamien (Hook) Lustig.

Phyllis later married Milton Stickels, also of Grayslake, and together they enjoyed a very large combined family; which included Milton’s beloved children: Steven Stickels, Douglas Stickels, David Stickels, Michael Stickels (deceased), and their families.
Phyllis worked for many years at Rockenbach Chevrolet in Grayslake, and then later at Abbott Laboratories. She was a lifelong member of the Grayslake Exchangettes, the Grayslake Historical Society, an active bridge player, and a formidable Scrabble opponent.  She cared deeply for family and friends and brought joy to all who knew her.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters; Debra (Hook) Claxton and husband Paul; Tamien (Hook) Lustig and husband Sheldon, and by her grandchildren: Katie (Claxton) Valdovinos & husband Mark of Brookfield, WI; Kevin Claxton of Los Angeles, CA; Erin Claxton of Chicago; and Emiline Lustig of Chicago; She also had two beloved great-grand-children; Cadence and Dane Valdovinos.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, May 29 from 2-4 pm. There will be a brief eulogy at the conclusion of the visitation. Interment will be a private event at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family gratefully suggests a donation to the Grayslake IL Fire Protection District.

James M. Syler, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, peacefully passed away May 24, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 5, 1956 in Chicago, IL to James and Arlene Syler.

Jim along with his dad, “JR” owned and operated Mohave Trucking in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim’s greatest passion was fishing and cheering on the Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks, although nothing outweighed the passion and love that he had for his family.  

Jim is survived by his wife Kim, his mother Arlene, sister Jill and niece Leah. He his also survived by his children Jacob (Nicole), Jordyn, Lesley (Zach), Michael (Heather), and Kelly.  He was Papa to Riley and Alexis, Papaw to his Sox loving buddy Clayton and Grandpa Jim to Beatrix “B.B.”.   He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard.

A memorial with immediate family will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lambs Farm https://lambsfarm.org/, Advocate Hospice https://advocategiving.org/ or American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

John P Reese, 77, passed away the morning of May 19. 2022 at the home in Wildwood that he shared with his wife, Alyce, for almost 30 years. He was born in Seattle, WA, to Otto and Marjorie (nee Wheeler) Reese on January 6, 1945 and raised near Decatur, IL.

He proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam war and supported Veteran’s groups including the VFW, Marine Toys for Tots, Paralyzed Veterans, DAV and the Wounded Warrior Project. As a self-employed salesman for most of his career, he took pride in maintaining the tools and equipment he used to maintain his home including his 1996 Jeep, harvesting the crops in his garden, building creative furniture and looking for natural solutions to combat the effects of modern living.

John is survived by his wife Alyce, his step-son Luke, daughter-in-law, Heidi, and grand-daughter, Symone.  His quirky sense of humor and passion for life will be missed.

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.

Brenda R. Fox, age 65, a resident of Waukegan, passed away on May 20, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL after a three year battle with cancer.  She was born on July 3, 1956 in Waukegan to Lawrence and Bernice (nee Neva) Fox.  Bren retired from Cardinal Health after a 30 year career.  She worked very hard to create a comfortable life for herself.  She loved horseback riding, when she was younger she had her own horse, Midnite.  She loved all animals and will be missed dearly by her kitty, Marley.  She enjoyed boating and owned her own boat for seven years.  Bren and her entire family love boating on the Fox River. Thanks to her father, the entire family became boaters. Her favorite song to listen to and karaoke to was Crazy by Patsy Kline.   She had a beautiful townhome and loved decorating.  She enjoyed all her family and friends.  She was a wonderful sister and sister-in-law. Bren will be deeply missed by all.

Bren is survived by her sister, Lori (Lee) Jurka of Johnsburg; her brother, Larry (Linda) Fox of Nevada; her nephews, Rob (Liz) Fox of California and Brad (Kathy) Fox of California; and three great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  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. 

Sammy Swanson, age 84, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away on May 19, 2022.  He was born on January 16, 1938 in Lenoir, NC.  Sammy served in and retired from the United States Navy.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved working on wood projects. 

Sammy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Merialice, whom he married on December 1, 1962 in California; his children, Jimmy Swanson of Hawaii, Carla Swanson of Washington, Sarah Swanson of Illinois, and Matthew Swanson of Illinois; his grandchildren, Lana (Alison) Swanson of North Carolina, Cory Swanson of Washington, Kayla Kowalski of Illinois, Amanda Swanson of Ohio, Megan (Mikal) Bijelic, Cecily (Seth) Sims of Illinois, Shania Kowalski of Illinois, and Makanzi Kowalski of Illinois; and 5 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Swanson; his mother, Mary Frances Swanson; and his sister, Helen Miller. 

All funeral services will be held at Greer McElveen Funeral Home, 725 Wilksboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645, (828)754-4521.  All flowers should be sent to Greer McElveen Funeral Home.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

John William Ingoglia, age 75, of Richmond IL, passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022 in North Chicago. He was born in Waukegan IL, on July 19, 1946 to Salvatore and Lydia Ingoglia. John proudly served in the Vietnam War and was a member of Northshore Rods since 1994 and retired from the City of Highland Park. He enjoyed his cars, motorcycles, and loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Rosemarie Ingoglia; his children Teri (Craig) Tisdale, and Karl (Sherry) Johanesen; his brother Tom (Donna) Ingoglia; sister Angie Walther; his brother in law Frank Merlo; brother in law Louie Paparigian; and sister in law Melba Ingoglia; his grandchildren, Aaron Donovan, Lindsey (Scott) Kaminski, Elizabeth Donovan, Kaylee Halmstad, Alicia Johanesen; his great-grandchildren, Rory Rothenberg, and Jaxton Halmstad. And many, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Lydia Ingoglia; his brother Sam Ingoglia; his sister Susie Paparigian; his sister Pat Merlo; brother-in-law Bill Walther. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org

Karen J. Russo, 67, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away May 18, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 21, 1955 in Ohio to Raymond and Jean Russo.

Karen enjoyed making hook rugs.

Karen is survived by her daughter Tammy (Carl Deprima) Morrison, her grandchildren Amber, Travis, Ashley, Rachel, and Megan, her great-grandchildren Aubree and Aiden, and by her siblings Nancy Santucci, Rick Russo, and Donna Doebler.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

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. 

Gertrude Marie Schulz, 92, passed away May 13 at the Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL, a senior living community where she had resided the past eight years. 

She was born Dec. 5, 1929, in the Town of Meeme, WI, to Arno John and Martha (nee Wessel) Schulz. A 1948 graduate of Kiel High School, she played drums with the municipal band. The band traveled to South Milwaukee, Chicago and Canada to play in festivals and competitions.

She was employed at the Leverance Shoe Factory in New Holstein before moving to Des Moines, IA, to teach ballroom dancing for Arthur Murray Dance Studios. In 1960, she moved to Waukegan, IL, to work at Abbott Laboratories. A few years later, she traveled to Los Angeles, CA, and worked in accounting for a collection agency and later at Royal Globe Insurance Company. She went back to Abbott Laboratories in 1968, retiring there after 26 years.  

Although she preferred to be called Gertrude or Gert, family members all knew her affectionately as Gertie.  She had an independent spirit, a generous soul, and traveled extensively around the world. She was an avid reader and crafter, donating much of her handiwork and books to charities.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arno John and Martha; step father Herman Lukesh, brothers Robert, Carl and Arno John; sisters Dorothy Diefenthaler and Marian Piper; sister-in-law Doris Schulz and brothers-in-law Willard (Lefty) Diefenthaler and Jack Piper.  She is survived by sisters-in-law Dolores Schulz and Jean Diefenthaler, as well as 12 nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Gertrude will be held Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s UCC Schwarzwald, W3401 Orchard Road, Elkhart Lake, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to their favorite charity.

Ollie Ray Ferrell of Spring Grove, IL, passed away on May 13, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville.  He was born in Park Ridge, IL on January 4, 1969 to James Ferrell and Jeanette Collins. 

Ollie never met a stranger and had no filter. He will always be remembered for his big heart and his love for his children.  He was extremely excited to be a Grandfather this year.

Ollie is survived by his mother Jeanette Collins, his children Jared Reed Ferrell, Chelsi Ferrell, his brothers Marvin Ferrell, and Mike Coleman, his nieces Angelica Ferrell, and Paige Ferrell, and nephews  James Ferrell, and Eli Coleman.

He was preceded in death by his father James Reed Ferrell, his Aunt Connie Coleman, and his uncle Herold Coleman.

 A Celebration of life will be scheduled for June 2022 dates and times will be updated shortly. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Bartosz E. Bielecki, age 37, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on May 14, 2022.  Bart was born on November 1, 1984 in Poland to Erwin and Violetta Bielecki.  He was a funny, loving, kind person who loved making people smile.  He was a loving son and brother.

Bart is survived by his parents, Erwin and Violetta; and his brother, Radek. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday at the funeral chapel at 6:30pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Charles E. Scholl, age 84, a resident of Wildwood, IL,  passed away on January 6, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born on October 3,1937 in Libertyville to Alfred and Harriet (nee Johnson) Scholl.  He was an avid bowler, a Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, and loved playing the guitar.  

Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda (nee: Meyer), whom he married on August 21, 1971 in Lake Forest; his children, Karleen (Jerry) Cockrum of Wildwood and Ellen Scholl of Lake Villa; his grandchildren, Cody Shields of Wildwood, Tony Shields of Lake Villa, Austin Cockrum of Wildwood, and Emma Cockrum of Wildwood.  He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bob, Eugene, and Don; and three sisters, Shirley, Nancy, and Beverly.

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 7pm.  A visitation will be held from 6pm until the time of service on Friday at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)224-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Alfredo Tellez, 51, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away May 14, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He was born October 15, 1970 to Salvador and Estela Tellez.

Alfredo worked and enjoyed a passion for horticulture with the Fick family at Wilson Nurseries in Hampshire, IL.  He enjoyed music, being a DJ, and Chicago sports.  He was a superhero and Star Wars nerd. Alfredo was an amazing father with a great humorous side to him and was well known for his dad jokes.  He fought a hard and brave battle against a rare cancer. 

Alfredo is survived by his wife of 12 years, Heather Tellez, his parents Salvador and Estela Tellez, his children Jocelyn Tellez, Brianna Tellez, Anthony Canales, and Isaiah Tellez, and his siblings Jaime (Rosy) Tellez, Rosalia (Jesus) Vaca, Adriana (Nick) Galan, Blanca (Javier) Carrillo, Prodigios (Juan Cabral), and Salvador Tellez Jr.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday May 19, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10am.  Memorial donations may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org

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Carol Lynn Will, 57, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away May 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 18, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Larry and Irene Fletcher.

Carol loved to travel, crochet, and spend time with her grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her daughters Sara (Pedro) Garay of Odessa, FL and Jessica Will of Park City, IL, her grandchildren Markecia Brown of Park City, IL, Armani Coleman of Odessa, FL, Lorenzo Lopez of Park City, IL, Ariana Garay of Odessa, FL, and Alexander Garay of Odessa, FL, her grandmother Alma Weglarek, and her brother Larry Fletcher Jr. of Lake Villa, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents Larry and Irene Fletcher, and her sister Laura Brinegar

All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be the go fund me page https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-services-for-carol-lynn-will?qid=a86e302bf38fdba1e04faf07d01dd604.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Brian P, Marazas, of Mundelein, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May14, 2022.  He was born in Elgin, IL to Richard and Dorothy Marazas on May 6, 1961.

Brian married the love of his life Jolanta on February 27,1997. He was an employee of Honeywell Analytics in Lincolnshire for 34years.  Brian’s favorite hobby was to fly RC planes.

Brian is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jolanta (Worobiec) Marazas, his step-mother Marie Antoinette Marazas, and his brother Ray (Judy) Marazas, his stepsiblings in Michigan and his niece Jennifer (fiance Colin) and nephew Christopher (fiance Briana). He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Dorothy Marazas.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 11am until 12pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Burial to follow will be held at Highland Memorial Park 33100 North Hunt Club Libertyville, IL. 60048. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Bennie Lamont Nutall, Jr., age 21, of Lake Villa passed away on May 7, 2022 in Round Lake Beach, IL.  He was born on July 12, 2000 in Park Ridge, IL to Danielle Muehlenbeck and Bennie Nutall.  Bennie is survived by his parents; his siblings, Amiyah Nutall of Lake Villa and Khari Coleman of Lake Villa; and his grandfather, William Muehlenbeck.  A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Madelyn J Bowyer 76, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL passed away May 4, 2022 in Libertyville, IL. She was born December 16, 1945 in New York City, New York to Richard and Trudy Wodach.

Madelyn passed away shortly after the love of her life, Dean, whom she wed on April 16, 1966 at St. Andrews church in Grayslake, IL. She is survived by her son Max (Tammy) Bowyer Libertyville, IL, her grandchildren Kaylie & Colby Bowyer, Brothers Wayne (Jacquie) Wodach, Brett (Linda) Wodach, sister-in-law Joann (Rick) Flament, Niece/ Nephews Brad (Rachel) Flament, Brian (Janel) Flament, Jeni (Jeff) Stropkey. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean, her parents Richard and Trudy Wodach, and her son Van Bowyer.

Madelyn loved her career as a bookkeeper at a family business for 35 years. Madelyn and Dean loved their long drives to shop and have lunch. As often as they could, they loved to travel out West along with weekends in Door County, Galena and Michigan. Madelyn loved to exercise and enjoyed the circle of friends she made at Curves in Grayslake over the years. Anyone that knew her, knows she was the sweetest and most kind person, always more concerned with others than her own health battles.  She will be dearly missed.

The family is having a Celebration of life at a later date. For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Michael Fred Carlson of Saddlebrook Farms, Grayslake IL, left his earthly home to meet his Heavenly Father on May 9, 2022.  He was born in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Edith Carlson.  Michael was a US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching Chicago sports. He was a lung cancer survivor.  Michael is survived by his wife of 29 years, Janet Carlson, his step-daughter Cheri (Christian) Behles, his step-grandchildren Jake and Alexander Behles, his siblings Richard Carlson and Cathy (Ron) Oakes, his nieces and nephews Cherie Carlson, Steve Carlson, Brent Halvorsen, and Cori Moschberger.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Kurt Halvorsen.  A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9am until 11am with the service commencing at 11am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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