Donna P. Witikka, 74, of Peoria, AZ, passed away at home on September 13, 2021. She was born in Moline, IL on October 8, 1946, to the late Irving and Virginia Livingston. She is survived by all five of her sisters: Jackie Pickus, Jill Newman, Ruth Dady, Elizabeth Hogan, and her identical twin sister Diane Sheptak. Donna loved to tell stories about her childhood and had many fond memories of growing up with so many sisters and of being a twin. All six sisters were and are very close, and when they would all get together, you could see and feel the love they had for one another and could not help but notice the similarities they all shared.

Donna became a mother and a grandmother. She had three children: Robin Witikka, Scott (Rebecca) Witikka, and Heidi Witikka, and one grandson Declan Witikka. She was loving, caring, and very understanding, and took great pride in being a mother and a grandmother.

Donna graduated from Waukegan High School in 1964 and attended Eastern Illinois University.

Donna liked working. She especially enjoyed her seventeen years as Administrative Assistant for the Learning Opportunities Program and the School of Education at Barat College in Lake Forest, IL. Her excellent listening skills and endless energy made her a perfect fit for that department.

Donna lived in Waukegan, IL and Gurnee, IL most of her life before deciding to pack up her bags and head west to enjoy the sunshine in Arizona. (She like to recall that the family would winter there when she was a child.) One of her favorite ways to spend her free time was to lay out by the pool and swim, and there was no better place to do that than Ventana Lakes in Peoria, Arizona. She treasured the many friends she made there. Donna liked to play bunko and bridge, Mexican Train, and to teach exercise class. She was always on the go and loved to stay busy. This earned her the nickname “Bunny” because she always said she was the human version of the energizer bunny. Donna was also an avid Arizona Cardinals fan, and her favorite chant on Sunday was “Go, Go, Go Cardinals!”

A Celebration of Life for Donna will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Ventana Lakes, in the Lakeside Clubhouse room located at 20245 N. 106th Ave. Peoria, Arizona 85382. A visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 3:00pm and a memorial service will follow, on Saturday November 20, 2021 at Strang Funeral Chapel, located at 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For additional information please call (847)223-8122. Please sign the online guestbook for Donna at www.strangfuneral.org.

Carolyn Sue (Bennett) Schuldt, age 81, of Grayslake, IL, passed away into the arms of her Lord on October 2, 2021, surrounded by her daughter, Deborah, and three sons Duane, Dirk, and Darryl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-one (plus three on the way) great grandchildren. 

Carolyn was born in Nashville, TN to William and Cora Bennett. She was passionate about caring for others and had an entrepreneurial spirit. She became a Registered Nurse, a Nurse Practitioner, and earned a bachelor’s degree of science from Roosevelt University. She started Allied Home Health in 1979, served as a missionary in Haiti, and traveled around the world serving along her husband with Willow Creek Community Church. 

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and those who knew her.  

A memorial service is scheduled on Saturday, October 9^th at 1 pm at Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church (32475 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL). Following the service, the family is hosting a reception at her home. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider donating to one of the following ministries: 

1.      Mission Aviation Fellowship 

(https://give.maf.org/donate, please place #9227 in the comment section) 

2.      Doctors Without Borders  

(https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/) 

Edward B. Fey, 78, of Lindenhurst passed away peacefully on October 1, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1943, in Peoria, IL to the late Leslie and Bernice (Berry) Fey. Ed was the beloved husband of Katrina (Gegenheimer), dear brother to the late James (Nancy) Fey, loving father to Barry, Kristin (Brian) Smith, Nathan, and Melissa (Scott) DeBoor, proud grandpa to Sofia and Courtney, and fond uncle of Mandy (Steve Trapani), and the late Kim Fey.

Ed was raised in Bloomington, IL and graduated from Trinity (Central Catholic) High School in 1961. He attended Illinois State University on a golf scholarship and was honored to be a team captain. He earned his B.S. in Mathematics in 1966 and started his teaching career in Beecher, IL. Ed moved to the Lake County area and continued teaching math and coaching golf at North Chicago Community High School for the next 30 years. He earned his M.S. in Mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1975 and taught nights and summers at the College of Lake County.

Ed was a scratch golfer who beat the course record at Highland Park Golf Course (Bloomington, IL) in 1973 and had two hole-in-ones: Hole #11 at Steeple Chase Golf Club and Hole #4 at Brighton Dale Links.

Ed made a mean zucchini bread, awesome Sunday breakfasts, and the most delicious burgers. He loved animals including his dogs Pal, Cleo, Ally, and Fridge, his cat Missy, and some squirrels that started hanging around his door in the past few years for some reason (certainly not due to any crackers that may have been left on the porch). He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and shooting pool. Ed loved traveling across America with his wife and visiting the national parks to see his daughter with his lifelong friends Craig Reuse and the late James Clancy.

He was the rock of our family and will be greatly missed. 

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Bevidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois.

George A. Walton, 75, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at The Cottages of Fox Lake. He was born February 3, 1946 to Elmer and Fredericka Walton of Lake Bluff, IL. George graduated from Lake Forest High School and then served in the US Navy. George retired from S & C Electric after 43 years of service. He was a proud leader of 4H Rocketry and a dedicated volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House. George enjoyed bowling at Mundelein Lanes as part of the League Night and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. George is survived by his wife Catherine whom he was married to for 50 years, his children Gary (Jill) Walton and Leslie (Tony) Schmidt. George adored his grandchildren Garret, Gabe, Christin, Caitlin, Courtney, Clayton, and Cayson. He is further survived by his siblings Mary “Betty” (the late Karl) Heuer, Vivian (Walter) Howlett, Barbara (Robert) Casperson, Linda (Leon) Lesner, Dean Walton, Gene (the late Sharon) Walton, Joyce (Steve) Kinch, Jason Walton, and Gordon (Sandy) Walton. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kathryn (the late Walter) Priddy, and his brothers Richard (the late Barbara), Robert (the late Laura), John (the late Dorothy), and Clifford (the late Sharon) Walton. A visitation is scheduled from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at United Methodist Church, 429 Brainerd Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847) 223-8122.

Patsey L. Van Haecke, 80, a resident of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Crystal Pines Rehab in Crystal Lake.  She was born September 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Esther Erickson.  Pastey retired from Crate and Barrel Headquarters in Northbrook in 2007 after nearly 10 years of service.  Patsey is survived by her children Lawrence Van Haecke, Laura (Michael) Scarry, and Leonard Van Haecke, her grandchildren Gregory Scarry and Sean Scarry, and her siblings CarolAnn (the late James) Maricle, Joyce (Frank) Kasper, and Clarence (Kathy) Erickson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Lori Jeanette Van Haecke.  A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the memorial service commencing at 3:00p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto http://www.stranfuneral.org. 

Dena Ann Mitchell, age 78, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on October 1, 2021 at her home.  Dena was born on August 15, 1943 in Chicago to Elmer and Violet (nee Padgitt) Granberg.  She was a Spiritualist in her faith.  She was an original Mickey Mouse Club Member and lifelong Cubs and Bears fan.  Dena was a Girl Scout Leader for 20+ years, past PTA president of both Dever Elementary and Steinmetz High School, and a volunteer at the Elk Grove Village Library. She is survived by her children, William Mitchell of Aurora, Sandra (Paul) Eubanks of Davenport, FL, and Debra (Joe) Rutledge of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Melaney Mitchell of Walnut Creek, CA, Breann Mitchell of LaCrosse, WI, David Rutledge of Grayslake, and Ethan Rutledge of Grayslake; and her sisters-in-law, Elaine (Marshall) Pearlman of Mundelein and Georgia Harsch of Elk Grove Village.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Mitchell; parents; and her sister, Nancy Ann Granberg.  A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at the Saddlebrook Farms- Lake House, 1 Saddlebrook Dr., Grayslake, IL 60030.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Judith A. ‘Judi’ Ennesser, 81, of Grayslake, IL passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL after a short illness.
She was born on April 24, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Emil Rindt and Ethel (Skau) Rindt.
She loved her family very much and she was an avid animal lover. She often rescued stray cats that nobody else wanted. She had two beloved cats at the time of her passing (Buddy and Jasper) that will be adopted by a family member. She had a heart of gold and a smile everybody loved. She had a great sense of humor and loved a good laugh. She was always a hard worker and retired from Walmart at the age of 70.
She is survived by her sons Robert (Ann) Ennesser III of Winthrop Harbor, IL and Joseph (Gina) Ennesser of Twin Lakes, WI; daughter Julie (Tom) Pawlak of Palatine, IL; her sister Nancy (Bob) Wiswald of Round Lake Beach, IL and her brother Robert (Shannon) Rindt of Hilton Head Island, SC: eight grandchildren, Robert (Courtney) Ennesser of Winnetka, IL, Steven (Becky) Ennesser of Mequon, WI, Lauren Ennesser of Columbus, OH, Joseph Ennesser of Kenosha, WI, Joshuah Ennesser of Kenosha, WI, Lindsay Ennesser of Milwaukee, WI, Amanda Hendricks of Marcus, IA and James Pawlak of Palatine, IL; 4 great-grandchildren, Robbie Ennesser, Jack Ennesser, Ivy Ennesser and William Ennesser; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emil and Ethel Rindt and her lifelong best friend Margie Schofield.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. at Mad Dan’s Restaurant, 200 E. Main St., Twin Lakes, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite animal charity. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Deanna Kay Medenwaldt, 59, was a loving and charismatic wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and beautiful person, inside and out. She passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28^th in her long-time home in Third Lake, IL. Deanna had a deep appreciation and love for art and music, often spending much of her time sketching while listening to her favorite artists.

Deanna had a smile that could light up a room and a sense of humor that could make anyone’s day better. Her ability to make the people in her life feel loved unconditionally, no matter the circumstances, was admired by all who knew her.

Deanna, daughter of Holger and Gloria (Frederick) Nielsen, was born on October 24, 1961. She spent the first thirteen years of her life in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, where she was a “town kid” in her early childhood and then lived on a small farm with her parents, sister and brothers. In 1974, she moved to Baldwin, WI, where she spent her teen years in a cozy home in the woods on Pine Lake. Deanna graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1980. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and graduated in 1982 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. Her career in retail spanned over a decade. In 1992, she met the love of her life, Tom Medenwaldt.

She leaves her husband, Tom, daughter, Leah, mother, Gloria Fern, sister Karen Nielsen, stepsister Cyndee Fern, stepbrother, Dan Fern, brother-in-law Brian Fox, sister-in-law, Stevie Rexroth, brother-in-law, Mark Medenwaldt, sister-in-law Jeanne Medenwaldt, brother-in-law, David Medenwaldt and many well-loved nieces, nephews, and amazing friends. Deanna was preceded in death by her father, Holger Nielsen, brothers, John and Christian Nielsen, stepbrother, Jeff Fern, and stepfather, Dale Fern. Visitation will be on Friday October 15^th from 4 to 8 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral Services will be held on October 16^th at 11 AM at the funeral chapel.  The burial will follow the services at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Illinois Food Bank are encouraged.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Linda E. Reimers, 56, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  She was born May 20, 1965 in West Virginia to Salias Smith and Sierra (nee: Smith) Leffew.  Linda enjoyed watching movies and being with family, especially her grandkids.  She was a welcoming presence to all that knew her, even taking in some of her children’s friends when they needed help, becoming like a mother to them.  She was always stern, but fair.  Linda is survived by her sons William (Jess) Reimers, Joe (Stephanie) Smith, and John (Kaitlynn) Clever, her grandchildren Zxander, Zach, Zayne, and Izabella, her step-father Steven Leffew, her siblings Chris (Deanna) Smith, Robert Sepe, and Ashley Smith, and her nephew Keanu Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her nephew Dakota Smith.  A memorial service is pending.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, in Grayslake, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family care of the funeral chapel to help with the costs of the services.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Donna Mae Roberts (nee: Green), 63, a resident of Hebron, IL, passed away September 25, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI.  She was born June 10, 1958 in Lake Forest, IL to Lennie and Alvie Green. To know Donna was to love her, because she loved life.  Donna Mae was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms.  She was an avid baseball fan, bringing an electric energy to the stands. Her energy didn’t end there, because she loved music, could find a groove with anything and danced to her heart’s content, teaching her kids all her greatest moves.  The risks Donna took while working for the C.I.A. gave her the thick skin needed for her adventurous life. Donna enjoyed spending time and being with the love of her life, Mike, her loving boyfriend. Donna’s greatest joy was the family she created with her beautiful children, Micah, Becky (David) and Adam (Cora).  Known by “Nana” to some and “Grandma” by others, Donna was so very proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved watching her grandchildren grow and spending time with them all, which meant everything to her. Donna was fun, beautiful and as charming as anyone could be. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, because to know Donna, was to lover her.  We will miss you.  Donna Mae is survived by her boyfriend of 11 years, Michael Armburst, her mother Lennie Green, her children Micah Cassel of Grayslake, Becky (David) Arroyo of Grayslake, and Adam (Cora) Cassel of Grayslake, her grandchildren Veronica (Chris) Barrett of England, Ellen Cassel of Grayslake, Oliver Florez of Grayslake, Reichert Arroyo of Grayslake, Logan Arroyo of Grayslake, and Iam Cassel of Grayslake, her great-grandson Sebastian Barrett, and her siblings Kathy (Julio) Polanco of Waukegan, IL and Tony (Sarah) Green of Round Lake.  She was preceded in death by her father Alive Green and her siblings Glenda Green and Michael Green.  A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anthony Rizzo Foundation. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto http://www.strangfuneral.org. 

Cathy A. Dycus, 64, a resident of Third Lake , passed away September 26, 2021.  Cathy was born March 19, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Ellsworth and Virginia Peters.  She was a proud employee of Baxter Healthcare for 45 years .  Cathy enjoyed genealogy, bird photography, and traveling especially to  Panama. Cathy is survived by her husband Michael Dycus whom she wed on April 26,2005 in Las Vegas NV., her mother Virginia Peters, her son Harold (Lisa) Gross, daughter Christine Scott (Jeff Sellers), her sister Sue (Gary) Huck, her grand children Kaitlyn Scott, Baeleigh Gross, Emily Gross, and Lucas Sellers. She is preceded in death by her father Ellsworth Peters and her first husband Harold Gross.  Memorial Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The burial will be private. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto http://www.strangfuneral.org. 

Marianna Gettelman, age 49, of Round Lake, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood.  She was born on January 16, 1972 in Mexico. Parents are Juventino and Juanita (nee Rangel) Aldana.  Marianna owned her own taxi business since 2001 and loved to bring her beloved dogs with her to work.  Marianna was very creative and loved to travel.  She was a selfless person who most of all loved her family and friends. 

She is survived by her husband, Mark Gettelman, whom she married in 2016; her parents; her step-daughter, Sienna Gettelman; her siblings, Rohmzez Ixexi, SanJuanita (Tom Ellison) Gonzalez, and Sara Aldana; and two nieces and a nephew. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 5pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 1pm until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

William M. Beckett, age 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach passed away on September 14, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.  He was born on September 22, 1942 to Mary Ellen (nee Williams) Kasin.  Bill owned and restored antique cars.  Car shows and showing his old cars were his passions.

William is survived by his wife of 30 years, Antoinette Masella-Beckett; his children, William, Sr. (Tiffany) of Lake Villa and Darren (Jennifer) of Round Lake; his grandchildren, William, Jr (Christine) of Lake Villa, Courtney (Ali) of Los Angeles, CA, Riley of Lake Villa, Morgan of Lindenhurst, Gavin of Chicago, Jackson of Round Lake, and Kylee of Antioch; and 1 great-grandchild, Robin; his siblings, Susan Masella of Citrus Heights, CA and Dominic Masella of Riverside, CA.  He was preceded in death by his spouse, Christina (nee Hefner); his son, Brett; his mother, Mary Ellen Kasin; his brothers, John, and Clarence, Jr.; and his beloved dogs, Buddy and Dude.

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 5:00pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 1:00pm until 5:00pm.  Internment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. For more information, please call 847-223-8122. 

Marcia L. Ruth, 82, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 19, 1939 in Belvidere, IL to Russell and Vernona Neufer.  Marcia was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and was currently a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake, IL.  She was a dedicated minister’s wife, helping her husband throughout his career as a minister of the church. She was a creative person who enjoyed painting, fashion, and design. She was an avid user of Facebook and was always learning something new. She was a caring wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.  Marcia is survived by her husband of 59 years, Orrell Ruth, her daughter Jennifer (Rajeev) Ruth-Daniel, and her sisters Marilyn Daminato and Rev. Sharon (Rev. Tom) Neufer-Emswiler.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Gisele Ruth, and her sister Darlene Grimstad.  All funeral arrangements were privately held and  entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jeffrey (Jeff) William Phillips, age 55 of Trevor, WI passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side on September 10th, 2021. Jeff was born the son of Roger and Lorraine (Krawczyk) Phillips on October 19th, 1965 in Waukegan, IL. Jeff grew up in Trevor, WI and enjoyed working on the family farm. Jeff met his wife AnnMarie (Dagens) Phillips in his late 20s and they were united in marriage on November 21st, 1992 in Antioch, IL. Jeff and Annmarie started a family and they had three children, Devin, Jenna, and Sarah. For many years Jeff was an operating engineer with local 150. While Jeff was in the union he also built and remodeled many homes with his wife. For a period of time the family moved south to Kansas City, MO where Jeff and AnnMarie purchased DigRite excavating. After a while Jeff and AnnMarie decided to move back north. Jeff continued his career with the union and in his free time enjoyed collecting and restoring antique gas engines as well as some tractors and vehicles. Jeff was always a very hardworking man and would bring a smile to everyone with his sense of humor.
Jeff is preceded in death by his father Roger Phillips
Jeff is survived by his mother Lorraine Phillips, his wife AnnMarie Phillips, son Devin (Christina) Phillips, daughters Jenna Phillips and Sarah Phillips, sister Karen Phillips, brother Andrew (Anita) Phillips, and nephews, Sam Phillips, Lucas Phillips, and Matthew Phillips. All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

• Michael Paul Hare JrMike died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021 at the age of 41. Born on November 5, 1979 at the Millington Navel-Hospital, Millington, TN, Mike was the first-born child to Linnea and Michael Hare Sr. of Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Mike was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Riley and his aunt Karen Hare Taha. Mike is survived by his wife Katrina Lowry Hare and his two children, Michael III and Kalyssa of South Milwaukee. Also surviving are his siblings, Chrissy, Jason, Vicky, and Kevin, Grandmother Lodeen Riley Lauer of Mt Prospect, and Grandparents Joanne and Bill Hare of Ft Myers, Florida. Mike has numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins living in the Chicago metropolitan area. Mike graduated from Round Lake High School in 1998 and was a member of the 1997/1998 football teams. Known as the life of the party, always with a bright smile, he loved to play the drums. Drums were his passion. He dreamed of making it big someday. Mike will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Services for Michael will be held on Wednesday September 15 at the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake from 4 PM to 8 PM. Memorial Service will be held at 7 PM. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Laurie Kay Knudson (nee: Hrdlicka), 67, a resident of Volo, IL, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on July 21, 1954 to the late Bernice (Coppersmith) and Glenn Hrdlicka. She was a graduate of Maine Township High School West in 1972 and attended Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, graduating in 1976.  Laurie’s career of over 40 years was spent in the insurance industry. Laurie enjoyed vacationing in Jamaica and the islands each year, bringing the tropical feeling back into her home. Her favorite downtime activities were her love of her dogs and her home.  She also loved gardening, holiday decorating, and was known for her collection of Barbie Dolls. She leaves behind two older sisters, Diane Hrdlicka of Washington State, and Sherry Swickard of California, brother in-law Joseph Swickard, niece Gail Swickard of California, and a nephew Mark Swickard of Tennessee. Laurie was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Lee Knudson. Laurie will be greatly missed by many friends who all had a special place in her life and heart, especially her long time friend Kris Welk.

In Lieu of flowers please send a donation in her name to a charity of choice.

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