Robert J. Lindh, Jr., age 72, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born on February 3, 1950 in Chicago to Dorothy (nee Reiser) and Robert J. Lindh, Sr. He was a long time member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church. Bob was such an wonderful role model of what a man, husband, father, brother, and “Pops” to so many, and a what a friend should be.  He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his soul mate and wife, Donna, of 48 years whom he married on September 29, 1973 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church; his children, Christi Lindh of Grayslake and Jason (Valerie) Lindh of Grayslake; his grandchildren, Maxwell, Samantha, and Jaxon Lindh; his siblings, Penni Lindh Schimke, Dorothy Lindh Pinneo, Diana Lindh Michalek, Mary Lindh Regnier, Larry Lindh, Frank Lindh, and Eric Lindh.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and Lenorad White. 

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 12:30pm.  Interment will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Mundelein.  A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 9:00 am until 12:00pm.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Roy  Wilbur Otto Horn, age 96, Wylie, TX, Long-time of Ingleside IL, passed away on January 26, 2022 at Garnet Hill Skilled Nursing in Wylie, TX. He was born on March 6. 1925 in Chicago to William Henry Horn and Lydia Lillian (Wegner) Horn. Roy was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, since 1958.  He resided on Long Lake, loved fishing and enjoying the lake.  Roy enjoyed hunting on the Chain, gardening, especially growing gladiolus, dahlias, lilies, and zinnias and feeding birds. He was an ardent Cubs fan and loved marches by John Phillips Sousa.  Roy is survived by his children Kathleen (Robert) Meader Milton, FL and Marilyn (Lawrence) Lutz Wylie, TX, his grandchildren Michael Lingle Hebner (Jennifer Pfieffer)  LaPorte, IN, Megan (Rebecca) Brownfield Pace FL, Jeremy Lutz (LeeAnn Molish) Lake Bluff, IL, Brendan (Meagan Mitrovitch) Lutz Houston TX, and Meredith (Russell) Smart Wylie TX, his great-grandchildren Samuel, Braylon, and Benjamin Brownfield, Karissa (Hebner) Fretwell and Zachary Hebner, and his great-great-grandson Wesson Fretwell.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Mackenzie (Morris) Horn whom he married on 10/10/1953 in Chicago, IL and  his parents. A visitation and funeral service will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25519 W. Hwy 134, Ingleside, IL 60041 on Friday, February, 4 2022 at 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at the church. Interment will be held after the service at Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Wildlife Federation, Long Lake Improvement and Sanitation Association, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Arbor Day Foundation.  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.

Dorisann Grace Flynn, 83, born July 7, 1938, joined her loving husband and oldest daughter in heaven on January 20, 2022. A sweet Momma, Grammy, GG, Auntie Dor and special friend to many. Who at every moment of her life, gave everything and asked for nothing in return. Born and raised in the southside Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago to the late Arthur and Doris Cox. Here is where she met her lifelong best friend, the late Judy Roudebush, did years of community theatre, and was introduced to the love of her life, the late Jack Flynn. They met when she was 17 yrs old, introduced after one of his 16” softball games, by a friend. Eventually, Jack got the courage to ask her out on a date, after both would attend Lent Mass each morning at St. Gabriel Church in Chicago. The church was a large part of their courtship. It is there that they were married in September, 1957. In 1969, they moved with their 6 children to Waukegan, IL where she worked for Rebound, a transitional youth home for 28 years, then on to working as the administrative secretary for the Director of Surgery at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital until 2011, when she retired. Their final years were spent in a lovely home in Grayslake, IL.

 Faithful and loving wife for 58 years to the late John ”Jack” Flynn. Sister of the late Bill and Shirley Cox, survived by brother, Greg Cox. Loving mother of 6 children: the late Kathy Flynn and survived by Ann, Neil, Tim, Dan Flynn, Ellen (Mark) Gerbasi. Grandmother to Robin (Josh) Fjeseth, Mike (Lyndsey) Paavilainen, Jenny (Adam) Sponnick, Renee (Ben) Oakley, Phoebe Flynn, Margot (Danial) Flynn-Chavez, Carl (Ashlee) Flynn, Claire, Marie and Jack Gerbasi. Great Grandmother to Emma, Graham, Hadley, Flynn, Nevie, Kali, Ainsley, and Teagan. Aunt to Bill (Kathy) Cox and Michael Cox. Great Aunt to Jenna and Anthony Cox. Her legacy of love and kindness lives on in the lives of all those she touched over the years and especially through her many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass to be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road Gurnee, IL 60031 at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Sylvia (nee Davis) Stenson, age 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on January 25, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1936 in Chicago to Bob and Mary (nee Steiskal) Davis.  She was the oldest of two children with one brother, Bob.  She was married to her husband Earl Stenson, October 21, 1961 and they were married for 33 years.  She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother to eight, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.  She was blessed to have wonderful relationships with her extended family acting as the ‘glue’ that kept everyone connected.  She loved to sew, garden, research her family tree, and was always working on creative projects.  Her fondest times were spent traveling to places like London, Hawaii, Disney, and Alaska.  She loved visiting family and friends across Illinois, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Minnesota, and doting upon her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. 

Sylvia is survived by her children, Mary (Bob) McKay, Jeanne (Brian) Grimes, and Lee Stenson; her grandchildren, Kady Stenson, Bryan McKay, Gabrielle Stenson, Colin McKay, Shannon McKay, Kaitlyn Grimes, Nicole Grimes and Tessa Grimes; and her brother, Robert “Butch” (Betsy McCluskey) Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, David Duane; her daughter, Mary Jean and granddaughter,Therese Nicole. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 4:00-7:00pm.  There will be a short funeral service at 7:00pm following the visitation. Interment will be held privately at a later date. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Jerry P. DeRose Jr., 89, a resident of Monroe, WI and formerly of Libertyville, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Jerry P. Sr. and Carmella DeRose.  Jerry was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of St. Raphael the Archangel.  He enjoyed working on his old cars and going to the car shows to show them.  Jerry is survived by his children Debbie(Larry) Brandimore, Sandy (Paul) Quinn, Jerry (Tina) DeRose III, Terry DeRose, Larry (Bonnie) DeRose, Dena DeRose, Carmella (Warren) Sundt, Michael (Julie Layton) DeRose, Donna (Steve) Klein, and Michelle DeRose, his 18 grandchildren, his 22 great-grandchildren, and his 6 great-great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Doris, his second wife Jeannine, and his brothers Frank and Louis DeRose.  A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral mass commencing at 12:00pm at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church 40000 N. Route 45 Old Mill Creek, IL 60046.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Kenneth Greig Lyall, 76, long time resident of Barrington Hills, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Loving husband of Gail nee Lindemann. Devoted father of Tracey (Craig) Gustafsson, Greig (Sue). Proud grandpa “papa” of Kylie (Nick) Mulvey, Kenzie (Matt) Corcoran, Drew Gustafsson, Shea and Sloane Lyall. Cherished great-grandpa “poopa” of Matilda and Annie Mulvey, Nora and Cole Corcoran. Dear brother of George (late Carol), Charissee (Dominic) Caputo. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Good friend to many. Member of the Midwest/Chicago Stock Exchange for 40+ years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 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. 

Steven E. Phillips: 59 of Antioch, IL. passed away at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. January 17th, 2022. Steven was born Oct. 2, 1962 in Chicago, IL. the son of the late Kenneth and Catherine Phillips. Steven Retired from the Illinois Tollway and was also a Retired member of the Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department. He always had a love of his community and helping others. In Steven’s finer days, he had a love for traveling and spending time in the ocean scuba diving. He spent time as a PADI Scuba Instructor as well.  Survivors include Steven’s only son Cameron Phillips of Fox Lake, IL; brothers Gregory (MaryBeth) Phillips of Lake Villa, IL, Brian (Joyce) Phillips of Belidere, IL; sister Laura (James) Tiernan of Lake Villa, IL; Nephews and nieces Michael, Lena, Brandon, Christopher, Ashley and Morgan; and his great nephews and great nieces Tyler, Ellyana, Nathaniel and Lydea.   A memorial visitation and service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:30am with the service commencing at 11:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, please donate in Steven’s name to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https://www.Michaeljfox.org   For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Jennifer E. Rath, 51, a resident of Zion, IL, passed away January 18, 2022 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  She was born November 19, 1970 in Aurora, IL to Peter and Kathleen Rath.  Jennifer is survived by her mother Kathleen Rath, her brother Mark (Michele) Rath, her nieces and nephew Taylor, Jaden, and Conlan, and her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father Peter Rath.  A private memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ADAA Anxiety Depression Association of America.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. 

William “Bill” John Senkiw, age 59, a resident of Ingleside, IL passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born January 16, 1963, in New Haven, CT to Betty (Senkiw) DeCapua and Les (Senkiw) Perrelli.

Bill was a well known and loved man, he had exuberant energy and a penchant for living life to the fullest. He grew up working with his father and brother in the family business until he became the sole owner and operator of American Seamless Gutters before deciding to open Looneys Pub with his loving wife, Lisa, where he expanded his circle of my friends even further. He was a caring husband and father. He was a compassionate friend, always willing to help if you were in need or make you laugh with his silliness and fun personality. He was an attentive and kind boss in all his business endeavors, he will be missed dearly by the many lives he touched.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Lisa Senkiw of over 20 years; his children, Katie Senkiw and Bill Senkiw; his mother Betty (Senkiw) DeCapua; his siblings Butch (Marcey) Senkiw and Donna Amato; his Aunt Kathie Maselli; his Uncle Rudy Weimer; his cousins Frank (Bernadette) Maselli, Cheryl Maselli and Malissa (Joe) Filanowski; his nieces Brianne (Robert) Medbery, Britni Senkiw, and Jessica Amato; his in-laws Richard (Norma) Carlson, Lin (Jack) Hodgins, Daniel (Laura) Borke Jr, Mary Jo (Jim) Boeing, Casey (Katie) Davidson, Joey (Cassie) Davidson, and Stacey (Rob) Gooch and many extended nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Les Perrelli, his step-father Angelo DeCapua; his Mom Mom and Pops Weimer, and many other family members. A celebration of life will be held Sunday February 6, 2022, 1:00 pm at Looney’s Pub 40805 N IL Route 83, Antioch, IL 60002

Phyllis J. Gunto, 90, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away January 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born March 18, 1931 in Moundsville, WV to Clifford and Edith Ray.  Phyllis was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes St. Bede Catholic Church and the Red Hat Ladies of Fox Lake.  She worked for Baxter and the College of Lake County as a librarian.  She enjoyed gardening and loved animals.  Phyllis is survived by her children David Gunto and Paula (Donald) Stang, her grandchildren Elizabeth (Joe Shotkus) Gunto, Sarah Stang, and Grace Stang, her sister-in-law Jo Ann Hill, and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Gunto, and her brother Ralph Ray.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022 at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Lakes 36455 N. Wilson Rd. Ingleside, IL.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Save-A-Pet in Grayslake, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

John A. Lambert, 65, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  He was born on December 1, 1956, in Chicago to Leonard and Leanna Lambert.  John was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa.  Everyone who knew him loved him.  He was always there no matter what trouble his girls were in, without hesitation.  He always gave a helping hand to anyone in need without expecting anything in return.  He was a family man and made sure his family was taken care of before himself.  He was loved by so many and will be deeply missed. 

John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Teresa, whom he married on September 10, 1988 in Libertyville; his mother, Leanna; his father, Leonard; his daughters, Jillian (Andrew) of McHenry, Kristen of Round Lake, Shannon of Ingleside, and Heather (Rodger) of Salem, WI; his grandchildren, Jamie, Madison, Jazmin, Jackson, Grayson, Collin, and Reilly; his siblings, Steve, Lenny (Margie), and Toni.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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.