Peter Richard Fassbinder, 67, of Grayslake went home to be with our Lord on January 17, 2022. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois.

Peter is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda; his daughter, Amy (Chris) Acker; his son, Nicholas (Annie) Fassbinder; and his grandchildren, Summer, Lukas, and Cameron. 

Peter was preceded in death by his parents, John Jerome and Arline Marie (Scheldt) Fassbinder; his brothers, Mike and Greg; and his sisters, Susanna and Jennifer.  

He will be missed by his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, along with many friends and family.  

Peter worked at Carter Hoffman, E.H. WACHS, ITW, and for the last 10 years worked at Fed Ex Ground in Grayslake.

Peter was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was always willing to help someone in need.  He made many friends doing handyman and painting jobs.  Peter always had a friendly smile.  

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 14,2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Chapel 25270 IL Route 60 Grayslake, IL 60030 .  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Chapel 25270 IL Route 60 Grayslake, IL 60030.  www.chapel.org.

The family would appreciate if you could share memories, photos, and positive thoughts to honor this great man. Prayers are also welcome. Thank you.

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

Theresa Kopecky née Guido, 90, of Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Erwin for 62 years. Theresa was born on May 24, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Carmine & Angelina (née Iantorni) Guido.

Loving mother of Vincent (Sharon), Carmine (Teresa), Erwin (Connie), Anna Marie (Anthony), & the late Eugene. Proud grandmother of 16 & great grandmother of 27.

A Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11am.  A visitation will be held at church on Friday at 10am until the time of Mass.  Interment will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cemetery immediately following Mass.  In lieu of flowers family requests donations to The American Cancer Society in memory of Eugene Kopecky.  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.

STANLEY D. CURRY
Stanley Dwight Curry of Grayslake, Illinois was born on June 14 (Flag Day),1945
and died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, hand in hand with his devoted wife by his side at the age of 76. Stan “Butch” Curry was preceded in death by his father, Stanley V. Curry and mother, Genevieve (Brinker) Curry, his sister, Shirley and brother, Dale. He attended Joliet Township high school and joined the US Navy in 1964. He is survived by his wife, Marybeth (née Mohr) Curry celebrating 48 wonderful years of marriage. Together they had two children born on opposite coasts – Dr. Sean in CA and Megan in FL. Sean and his wife Catherine blessed him with two grandchildren, Aislinn and Ehren, and Megan blessed him with granddaughter Olivia Rose. He adored and doted on these three amazing beings who gave him constant joy.
Also surviving Stan is his youngest sister Debra who mourns the loss of her deeply loved big brother, for whom she helped care for in his last 6 months. Stan married into a large family, and he will be missed by his brother-in-laws Joe (Kathy), Bob (Darylyn), Jim (Lupe) and by his sister-in-law Janet (Dave). Always up for a joke or game, his many nieces and nephews and their families will miss his smile and presence at future family gatherings.
Stan made numerous friends throughout this life who will sorely miss his humor, friendship and loyalty. One he cherished was his best man and “brother from another mother,” George E. Kezerle, a high school classmate and US Navy veteran. George was able to provide comfort to Stan via phone and shared some of his wisdom from the ministry in his final days.
Stan lived by, and held close, the value and commitment to work, as well as the virtue of supporting and maintaining a home for his family. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1964, he dedicated his life for the sake of the United States and the safety of others and got the opportunity to see (sea) the world. It might be said that he literally kept the ship together while on and off duty. Stan remained on active duty until 1984 when he retired with an honorable discharge after twenty years of dedicated service. Awards, medals and commendations received include: 2 Navy Achievement Medals (the 2nd a Gold Star), a National Defense Service Medal, 2 Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, Battle “E” Ribbon, Marksman 45 Pistol, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Insignia, and 4 Good Conduct Awards. Significant performance evaluation mentions included: his contributions to the implementation of the Race Relations Curriculum at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes (1972); assignment as Officer of the Deck ’76 USS Tattnall, ’83 USS Glover, presentation of his first Navy Achievement Medal for his actions to quell a base disturbance that could have easily escalated into a riot ’79. “CPO Curry’s prompt and decisive action during the onset of the trouble that plagued the Command and civilian community during the days that followed was a contributing factor in keeping the first night’s disturbance from erupting into a full-fledged riot”.-Secretary of the Navy.

After retirement from the Navy, he began his second and third careers at Abbott Laboratories (26 years; several departments) where he retired in 2013 and Metro Self Storage (Facility Maintenance Supervisor, 10 years). He received his Associate of Arts Degree from the College of Lake County and his BA from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL, which he pursued for a total of 27 years while stationed or deployed all over the world. His work ethic was exemplary!

In 2002, Marybeth and Stan built a home in Carillon North senior community in Grayslake IL abutting the Grayslake Park District golf course. Stan often enjoyed walking out the back door to the 4th tee, begin playing, stop and pay at the Clubhouse and continue until he reached his backyard. Good times and friendship were enjoyed with the Carillon North Men’s Golf League and the Carillon North Veteran’s Group. They had moved recently to live with their daughter and granddaughter.

Being a life-long lover of golf, he experienced his dream of playing the oldest golf courses in England and Ireland on a golf trip in 2006. Stan also took great pride in the care and maintenance of his homes and vehicles, and eagerly faced his greatest challenge of maintaining clean walls, floors and tables during the visits of his three spirited grandchildren. If he wasn’t repairing or cleaning something around the house, he was watching favorite shows on Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the History Channel and Animal Planet. Stan loved all animals and fancied himself a “Whisperer” to dogs and horses.

Our family is deeply grateful to the staff at Victory Lakes Rehab and Transitions Hospice who helped care for Stan in his final months.

We encourage you to toast his memory by quaffing a pint or mixing a bourbon and ginger with a lime squeeze in his name.

-Fair Winds and Following Seas- Notices will be sent for an Irish Wake to celebrate Stan and his life in July 2022 at Sketchbook Brewing Co. in Skokie, IL. To honor Stan’s memory, you may wish to make a donation to the Midwest Veterans Closet, 2323 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064 or to a NO-KILL animal shelter of your choice as these are charities he felt deeply about.

Gonzalo Luna Santos, de 81 años, residente del condado de Lake, falleció el martes 11 de enero de 2022 en su casa en Round Lake Heights, IL. Nació el 10 de enero de 1941 en Lagos De Moreno, Jalisco, México de padres Juan Luna Hernandez y Pamfila Santos Munguia. Gonzalo era muy conocido por su amor por el trabajo, conducir su semirremolque, su camioneta verde y el amor por toda su familia. Siempre será recordado por su esposa, María Viveros Luna, con quien pasó 61 años y se casó el 26 de febrero de 1960 en Lagos De Moreno. Su memoria perdurará también por sus hijos e hijas; Gonzalo(Josefa), Luis, Jorge(Linda), Angélica(Joel), Maria(Gerardo), Ruben(Lucy), Hugo(Bertha), Imelda(Ruperto) y Ana(William). Siempre tuvo amor por todos sus nietos, Armando, Alejandra, Leonardo, Tania, Paola, Teresa, Julio, Cecila, Isabel, Ángel, Iván, Nancy, Luis, Alejandro, Samantha, Eva, Viviana, Mareli, Nayeli, Kaylee, Cristofer, Yarexi, William Jr., Eduardo, Angélica, Matthew, Ariana y sus 15 bisnietos. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y su ídolo favorito, Vivente Fernández.

Gonzalo trabajaba como chofer de semirremolque para el Gobierno de México en el estado de Jalisco. Luego emigró a Chicago, IL primero y luego se mudó a Oskosh, WI, donde comenzó a trabajar en una fábrica de salchichas. Eventualmente se mudó a Round Lake Beach, IL, donde pasó cerca de 16 años trabajando en C and F packing. Era bien conocido en todo el condado de Lake por conducir su camioneta verde y siempre comprar en el Walmart de Round Lake. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con todos y cada uno de los miembros de su familia, disfrutar de la naturaleza, comer diferentes tipos de alimentos, escuchar a Vicente Fernández, beber y bailar. Era un hombre trabajador, cariñoso y fuerte a quien su familia admiraba. Su amor, sus palabras, sus sonrisas, sus abrazos y todo lo que le dio a su familia vivirá con ellos. 

El velorio será el lunes 17 de enero de 2022 de 2 p. m. a 9 p. m. en Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. El funeral será el martes 18 de enero de 2022 a las 9:30 a. m. en St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073. El entierro seguirá en Ascension Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1920 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.

Gonzalo Luna Santos, age 81, resident of Lake County, passed away Tuesday, January 11th of 2022 at his home in Round Lake Heights, IL. He was born January 10th, 1941 in Lagos De Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico to parents Juan Luna Hernandez and Pamfila Santos Munguia. Gonzalo was known greatly for his love of working, driving his semi-trailer, his green truck, and love for all of his family. He will always be remembered by his wife, Maria Viveros Luna, whom he spent 61 years with and married on February 26th, 1960 in Lagos De Moreno. His memory will also live on by his sons and daughters; Gonzalo(Josefa), Luis, Jorge(Linda), Angelica(Joel), Maria(Gerardo), Ruben(Lucy), Hugo(Bertha), Imelda(Ruperto), and Ana(William). He always had love for all of his grandkids, Armando, Alejandra, Leonardo, Tania, Paola, Teresa, Julio, Cecila, Isabel, Angel, Ivan, Nancy, Luis, Alejandro, Samantha, Eva, Viviana, Mareli, Nayeli, Kaylee, Cristofer, Yarexi, William Jr., Eduardo, Angelica, Matthew, Ariana and his 15 great-grandchildren. He will be preceded in death by his parents and his favorite idol, Vivente Fernandez.

Gonzalo worked as a Semi-Trailer driver for the Mexican Government in the state of Jalisco. Then he migrated to Chicago, IL first then moved to Oskosh, WI where he started working in a sausage factory. Eventually he moved to Round Lake Beach, IL where he spent about 16 years working at C and F packing. He was well known all around Lake County for driving his green truck and always shopping at the Round Lake Walmart. He loved spending time with each and everyone of  his family members, enjoying nature, eating different kinds of foods, listening to Vicente Fernandez, drinking, and dancing around. He was a hardworking, loving, and strong man who his family looked up to. His love, his words, his smiles, his hugs and everything more he gave to his family will live on with them. 

Visitation will be Monday, January 17th, 2022 from 2pm to 9pm in Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1920 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.

Tom Meskel (1940–2021)

Thomas J. Meskel, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 29, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, IL, surrounded by family.  He was born November 9, 1940 in Oelwein, IA to Patrick and Virginia Meskel (nee Hinsenbrock.)  Tom attended Catholic elementary schools St. Peter’s (Clermont, IA) and Holy Name (West Union, IA.)  He grew up on the family farm, raised a prize-winning hog, and graduated valedictorian of his class at North High School (West Union, 1958.)  He then attended Marquette University on a Naval ROTC scholarship, majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Naval Science.  As Lieutenant in the US Navy, he sailed on various vessels with ports all over the world, including Philadelphia, PA, where he met his beloved wife, Mary Ellen Smith, of 56 years.

After his time in the Navy, Tom attended the University of Iowa to earn a M.A.T., and became a Math teacher and soon department head at Mason City High School (IA.)  He was awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching in 1985.  Tom concluded his career at District 219 Niles West High School (IL) as Director of Math & Science.  In his retirement, he gave back to education through supervising student teachers, serving on two Grayslake area school boards, coaching Science Olympiad teams, and participating on the board of educational Foundation46, in which he was the first recipient of the Tom Meskel Commitment to Education Award in 2014.

Singing was a passion, he lent his talent to various singing groups like barbershop, church and community choirs, and the legendary 50’s and 60’s band – The Black Jaks.  Tom also enjoyed gardening and minor home projects, attending festivals and the arts, as well as socializing in the community and South Creek subdivision.  He will be remembered by his jovial and positive disposition, dedication to his faith and family, and the belief to leave the world a better place.

Tom is survived by his children, Tracie (Patrick Kilbane) Meskel of San Antonio, TX, Pat (Tricia) Meskel of Tustin, CA, and Nancy (Sean) Feely of Chicago, IL, his grandchildren Nick, Cassie, and Lily Meskel, Emmett, Seamus, and Nolan Feely, and his sister, Judy Meskel, of West Union, IA.  He also leaves behind cherished cousins, siblings-in-law, nieces and nephew.  He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, and most recently, wife Mary. 

A visitation and memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 1:00pm to 2:00pm with the memorial mass commencing at 2:00pm at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 Erhard Rd., Mundelein, IL, 60060.  All funeral arrangements are entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, Grayslake, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org,) Foundation46  (P.O. Box 7261, Grayslake, IL 60030 – checks payable to CCSD 46 Education Foundation,) or Red Cloud Indian School (www.redcloudschool.org) Final interment of ashes will occur June 25, 2022 in the Meskel family plot at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in West Union, IA.

Dr. Albert J. Mueller, age 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on January 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 6, 1937 in Chicago to Philomena and Hermann Mueller. Albert graduated with his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Michigan State University and retired from the FDA in the Office of Generic Drugs. He was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church and was a past parish council member. He was passionate about sailing, his German heritage, education and his family. Albert is survived by his children, Sue (Tim Schmidt) Holl of San Jose, CA, Meg (Gary) Circo of Omaha, NE, Nick Mueller of Beaufort, SC; his niece, Elizabeth (Eric Carnrite) D’Lessandro of Bellevue, WA; his grandchildren, Alex Holl of Campbell, CA, Jordan Schmidt of Campbell, CA, Kira Schmidt of San Jose, CA, Ashley (William) Robb of Midland, TX, Paul Circo of Omaha, NE, and Maria Circo of Omaha, NE; his great niece, Arden Carnrite of Bellevue, WA; and great nephew, Carson Carnrite of Bellevue, WA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie May Mueller and his parents. A Funeral Mass will be held in the chapel at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:00am. Interment will be held privately at All Saints Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. To view Dr. Mueller’s Mass please use this link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCMP0PFhS_wyXxgsTzbPEEyw

Richard Thomas Phillips, age 30, a resident of Antioch, passed away on December 28, 2021.  He was born on February 17, 1991 in McHenry to Eric Phillips, Sr. and Sandra Cherry.  Richard is survived by his mother, Sandra Cherry; his brother, Eric Phillips, Jr.; his grandparents, Esther and Rick Gerharz, and Sue Hagberg; and his aunts and uncles and their families, Mark Gerharz and family, James Russo and family, the Nelson family, the Mink family; and Shari Boodry.  He was preceded in death by his dad, Eric Phillips, Sr.; his aunt, Tina Hagberg; and uncle, Mike Gerharz.

A memorial visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm with a memorial service beginning at 3:30pm.  Interment will be held privately.

Robert Glen Beasley, died at his Grayslake, Illinois home.  Robert was the beloved husband of Lois Beasley.  He was the loving father of Bonnie (Beasley) Barthel, Michael Beasley and Robert Beasley Jr.  Robert was blessed with many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his much-loved wife Lois and his son Robert Jr.  Everyday Robert will always be greatly missed and dearly loved.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Millburn Cemetery in Millburn, IL.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Nicholas Francis Gregory, age 75, of Lake Villa, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home.  He was born August 1, 1946 in Chicago to Francis and Jean (nee Bold) Gregory.  Nicholas was a fun papa, best dad ever, a good and loyal friend and devoted husband. He was an avid Cubs fan and an award-winning model car builder.  He was a member of: St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Antioch; Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 for 50 years; the Cruisin’ Gearheads (full size car club);  Auto Modelers Group; Midwest Scale Modelers; and Southern Wisconsin Tabletop Cruisers. He was also a volunteer at Open Arms Mission in Antioch. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Marie (nee Kopanski) who he married on July 25, 1980 in Chicago; his children, Thomas Jason Gregory of Chicago and Faith Nicole Stewart of Lake Villa; his grandchildren, Emmie Leigh Cook of Waukegan and Carson Nicholas Stewart of Lake Villa.  He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Mark R. Gregory; and brother, Mark R. Gregory.  Visitation will be on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Visitation will continue at 9:00am until the time of the funeral service at 10:00am Monday, January 3, 2022 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1155 Hillside, Antioch.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1155 Hillside, Antioch, IL 60002.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call 847-223-8122.

Donna Marie Lunsford, age 79, of Polkton, NC and formerly of Lake Villa, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC.  She was born on April 5, 1942 to Joseph and Virginia (nee Strickler) Feldkamp in Chicago, IL. She worked for the Realtor Association for Lake County, Illinois as an office administrator/front desk employee.  She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Donna is survived by her daughter, Wendy Tureck of Polkton, NC, sons Harrell B. (Melissa) Hildredth Jr. of Polkton, NC and Brian S. Hildreth of Lake Villa, IL; “GiGi” leaves her nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Peggy (Brent) Trump of Spring City, TN and one brother, Bobby (Sies) Smith of Oswego, IL; one sister-in-law, Kat Feldkamp of Gurnee, IL; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved furry baby, “Cubby Bear.” Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved grandparents, Millard and Marie (nee Langfeld) Strickler who helped raise her; a son, Joel S. Hildreth, a grandson, Jeremy Hildreth; brothers, “Denny” Feldkamp and Michael J. Smith; and a special aunt, Patsyjean (nee Strickler) Stahl. All funeral services were held privately. Memorial donations in Donna’s name may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23^rd St. NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Daniel J. Lahey, 51, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away December 20, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born June 27, 1970 in Libertyville to Donald and Sheila Lahey. 

Dan graduated from Grayslake Community, Class of 1988. He continued his vocational education through his previous employer, Pauly Honda, in Libertyville, where he worked as an auto mechanic for two decades. He was employed by Home Depot in Round Lake the last several years of his life.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, antique slot machines and was an avid gun enthusiast.  He had a lifelong affinity for dogs of all kinds and never met one he didn’t like.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Daniel is survived by his children Nicole Lahey, Riley Lahey, and Aiden Lahey, his siblings Dale (Angelo) Caliendo, and Susan (Bill) Ryan, his nieces Christina Green and Kelly Ryan, and his nephew Steven Amann.  He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Sheila Lahey, his brother Steven R. Lahey, and his nephew Christopher Lahey.  A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save-A-Pet Inc., 31664 N. Fairfield Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 or your charity of choice. 

Please note: Masks will be required for all attendees, unvaccinated and vaccinated alike.

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

Ricardo Jasso, 75, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born November 16, 1946 in Mexico to Isabel Jasso and Cristela Armendariz. Ricardo is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria Jasso, his children Ricardo Jasso, Cristela (Higinio) Garcia, and Elizabeth (Tony) Nava, and his grandchildren Isabella Jasso, Daniela Jasso, Tahely Garcia, Eric Garcia, Christopher Nava, Andrea Nava, and Aaron Nava.  He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and sister.  A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 9:30am 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 please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto http://www.strangfuneral.org. 

Joyce Marie Deagon (nee Synoradzki), age 91, of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away peacefully November 18, 2021. She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 14, 1930. Joyce was an avid golfer, belonging to various leagues in Lake County and, after retirement, in Florida. She loved sharing her knowledge of technology and helped many friends with their TVs, cable, internet and iPhones and iPads. Joyce and her husband Jack, moved to Mundelein from Chicago in 1957. She crocheted and knitted many baby blankets, stuffed animals and loved crafting with her neighbors. She enjoyed listening to music and having a nightly martini. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Jack of 72 years. Joyce is survived by her children, Lawrence Deagon (Susan), Kathleen Deagon, Lauren Deagon (Michael Krummick), nine grandchildren; Tamara Butvilas (Marc), Kristen Niesen, Jack Deagon, Lawrence Niesen (Denise), Lance Deagon (Lindsay), Erich Steinhaus, Viktoria De Dominicis (Ryan), Tiffany Brown (Lance), Ethan Steinhaus, and fifteen great grandchildren, Anthony and Luke Butvilas, Austin Niesen, Ashton and Addison Gonzalez, Logan, Jordan and Cooper Niesen, Lillian Gardner, Lia De Dominicis, Landen Sawyer, Lainie and Lawsen Deagon, Hunter and Walker Brown, and her niece (Donna Daly). 

Private services to be held at Township of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge, IL. Arrangements made by Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Grayslake, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Susan Marie Bergh, age 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her home.  She was born on September 3, 1943 in Chicago to John and Catherine (Dolan) Geisel.  She is survived by her husband, Allan, of 50 years whom she married on April 23, 1971 in Alsip, IL; her children, Cathy (Rob) Meinshausen of Genoa City, Christine (Alan) Whinery of Kenosha, WI, and Nick (Cyndi) Marolis of Nebraska; her grandchildren, Stephen (Jenna) Chagdes of Little Chute, WI, Jessica Otte of Arizona, Sarah (Joe) Wilkinson of Kenosha, WI, Emily Whinery of Kenosha, WI, Brian Marolis of Nebraska, and Lauren (Mike Peterson) Marolis of Nebraska; her great grandchild, Alexander Chagdes; and her siblings, Amy Reigal, Tom Geisel, Mary Cobiella, and Matthew Geisel.  She is preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Courtney Meinshausen.  A memorial visitation will be held on January 15, 2022 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The memorial mass will be held at 1:00pm at the church on the same day.  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 log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Daniela Kifer, age 89, passed away on December 14, 2021.  She was born on December 31, 1931 in Poland to Andrzej and Feliksa (nee Panaszczyk) Mazurek.  She came to the United States to become a full-time grandma. 

Daniela is survived by her sons, Dariusz (Glenda Nene-Kifer) Kifer and Antoni Kifer; her grandchildren, Lukasz, Mateusz, Isabella, Alex, Kristian, Daniel, Rafal, and Magda; her siblings, Wladyslaw and Lucyma.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Waclaw Kifer; her daughter, Anna Gryn; her parents; and her parents-in-law.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 1:00pm. A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.