Elias C. Mendoza, 65, a resident of Lakemoor, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 22, 1956 in Chicago, IL.  Elias was a veteran having served for the US Army.  He worked for Illinois Tool Works in Itasca for almost 35 years, enjoyed sports, and was an avid Bears and Cubs fan.  Elias is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie Mendoza, his mother Concepcion Mendoza, his children Elias (Tina) Mendoza II, Eder Mendoza, Genesis Mendoza, and Michelle Mendoza, his grandchildren Miyah Mendoza, Elias Mendoza III, and Makayla Mendoza, his brothers David Mendoza, Samuel Mendoza, Steven Mendoza, and Edward Mendoza, and his sisters Elizabeth Mendoza, Francis Mendoza, Concepcion Mendoza, Cecilia Mendoza, and Raquel Hernandez.  He was preceded in death by his father Clemente Mendoza.  A visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm with the service commencing at 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held at a later date at Fort Sheridan Cemetery in Lake Forest, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

John Janowski, age 90 of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2021 due to complications from the COVID19 virus. John was born in Chicago on April 16, 1930 and started his own metal spinning business after he served 2 years in the Korean War. John was married to Josephine Larek on October 24, 1953, and they were married for 68 years at his time of death. John is survived by his wife Josephine, his son Robert, daughter Susan, and his grandchildren Eric (Molly), Jonathan, Lucas, Anna and Tyler, as well as many family and friends. John was an avid concertina player and loved to dance the polka. He cut his first record “The Windy City Polish” with family members which was a big hit in the Polka field in the 80’s. He was inducted into the Concertina Hall of Fame on September 25th, 2004 which is the highest honor conferred in the recognition of his many outstanding, unselfish endeavors to promote and perpetuate the concertina as a musical instrument. John also loved fishing, boating, old western movies, and was a loyal Chicago Cubs fan. John is preceded in death by his mother, Victoria Kurpiel, father Michael Janowski, brothers Michael, Joseph and Edward and his sister Kay. A visitation and funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am  at St. Gilberts Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The interment will follow the service at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  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.

Judith Rose Amburn, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday March 19, 2021. She was born in Chicago on July 9, 1939 to Winifred and Albert Geshke. Judie was a devoted mother and wife. Always involved in her children’s sports and activities, she volunteered at the ball field to run the concession stand, assisted the girl scout brownie leader for her daughter’s brownies club, and chaperoned field trips throughout their school years, including a trip to London and Paris for her kid’s high school. She loved to bowl and was on the Senior bowling league in Mundelein for decades with her husband Jim. Judie always enjoyed helping others and retired from a lengthy career as a customer service coordinator. Upon retirement she and husband Jim ran Bingo at Saddlebrook Farms every Monday for 15 years. Always the jokester that wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face, Judie would tell jokes before each bingo session to put everyone in a good mood. She and Jim enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and trips to all parts of the world. Their favorite excursion was an 18-day trip to China. She is survived by her loving children, Matthew Amburn of Buffalo Grove and Lynda Amburn of Lawrenceville, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James  Amburn. A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Monday, March 29, 2021 with visitation from 11a.m. to 1p.m.  and the funeral service beginning at 1p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto http://www.stranfuneral.org. 

Our dad read “the obits” every day because he knew that life should be honored, every person has a story and he would want his told.

His story began October 7, 1930. Born in Chicago to parents Edward and Margaret (Hughes), brother Patrick arrived 5 years later. Attended St. Hilary grade school, Niles Township High School and St. Joseph (IN) College, where he played football. He proudly served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1956. He had a career in sales and marketing for many years. Most important, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Barbara Kokum in 1955 and they began a lifetime journey together, which started in California, took them travelling around the world and remain rooted in Mt. Prospect.

He was known and admired for his lively conversation. If the topic was family, food, sports, history, travel or politics it could go on forever. His sharp wit and sense of humor kept it light.  Affectionately known as “Hoppy” to his grandchildren, he loved to engage them and learn about their worlds while regaling them with stories about his. He was a man of good character, good intentions and good deeds.

His story will be carried on by the many who love him and will dearly miss him, including:  Barbara, his cherished wife of 65 years, daughters Dr. Gail (Dr. Richard) Rosseau, Kay (Kevin) Slawin, Diane (Mark) Hauser, and Margaret Linskey (Joel Hendrickson). Grandchildren Elizabeth (Neil) Trainor, Laura (Ryan) Johnson, Ryan Slawin (fiancé Nikki Merz), Natalie and Brendan Rosseau, Sam and Andrew Hauser, Madelyn Jones and great-granddaughter Celeste Trainor.

If you are inclined to honor his memory, please visit honorflightchicago.org or st-raymond.org

Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel.  Please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122 for more information.

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Salina Ros, age 35, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.  She was born June 10, 1985 in Stockton, CA to Veuth Ros and Lenghow Mar. She was the eldest of five children. She leaves behind four siblings, two brothers and two sisters. She is also survived by her husband, Sophal Sib. She left behind some great memories. Salina was smart, funny, caring and strong. She had fought through so many battles along side her husband. On March 8, 2021 Salina fell ill and experienced multiple heart attacks. She was rushed to the emergency room and experienced another heart attack which led to lack of oxygen to her brain and she became comatose. On March 15, the doctors informed us that Salina had suffered from cardiac arrest and was brain dead. The doctors advised us that there was nothing that they could do except give her a peaceful and comfortable passing. She will be missed. Heaven has received another angel. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 11:00am until the time of the funeral service at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Florence “Flo” M. (Cline) Damptz (73), of Hainesville, IL, passed away in March 14, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Flo was born on June 15, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Harry E. and Dorothy (Bouchard) Cline, and married Richard J. Damptz on September 7, 1975. She retired from Rexam Beverage Can in 2017 after almost 30 years of service in the accounting department. Flo was an avid reader, crocheter, and Chicago Blackhawks fan.  She loved to laugh and drink wine, usually at the same time.  

Flo is survived by her husband, daughter Rebecca Damptz of Decatur, IL, sister Dorothy Cline of Villa Park, IL, niece Carrie Karl (Joel Krestik) of Eugene, OR, nephews Thomas (Rebekah) Karl of Boyceville, WI and Edward (Katherine) Karl of White Bear Lake, MN, great niece Ruth Karl of White Bear Lake, MN, great nephew Caleb Karl of White Bear Lake, MN, and many loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Mary Lou (Cline) Raymond and Carol Ann (Cline) Karl, and brother-in-law Edward “Butch” Karl. 

The family would like to thank the hardworking doctors, nurses, and staff at both Elmhurst and Condell hospitals, and of Park Place of Elmhurst and Astra Health. 

In her memory, take some time to drink wine, laugh at a fart joke, and eat some Peeps. 

Arrangements have been made through Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Ltd., and services are private. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Larry Wilcox, 66, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away March 5, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 15, 1954 in Evanston, IL to Myrtle and Leroy Wilcox.  Larry was a member of St. Gilbert’s Catholic Church, where he volunteered for the SPRED program for many years, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Officer of Home School Association for many years.  He enjoyed gardening, flowers, and fishing.  Larry loved watching his girls play tennis while growing up, adored his grandchildren, and loved to watch the Blackhawks and Cubs.  Larry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marie (nee: Podgurski) Wilcox, whom he wed on May 15, 1982 in Grayslake, IL, his daughters Lisa (Gregory) Miller of McHenry, IL and Laura Boles of Kenosha, WI, his grandchildren Brianna of Kenosha, WI, Madison of McHenry, IL and Christopher of McHenry, IL, and his siblings Roy (Susan Kies) Wilcox of Urbana, IL, Paul (Terri) Wilcox of St. Augustine, FL, Glen (Frederique) Wilcox of Boca Raton, FL, and Lori (Randy) Hankins of St. Augustine, FL.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his granddaughter Faith Marie Boles.  A memorial visitation and mass is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 10:00 am until 11:00am with the mass commencing at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Inurnment will be held at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Charlotte “Lottie” Cnota (daughter of John & Victoria Pietrucha), age 89, late of Grayslake, passed away March 9, 2021. Beloved wife of Fred Stanley Cnota, they were married for 69 years.  Cherished mother of Karen (Edward) Mordue, Ellen (Bill) Johns, Fred (Maureen) Cnota and the late Jennifer (Eric) Trisilla.  Dearest grandmother of Kerstin (Eric) Ceisel, Becca (Tiffany) Cnota-Boyd, and Ryan Cnota.  Treasured great-grandmother of Mariah Ceisel, and Corey and Caiden Herzner. Loving sister of the late Stanley (late Toni) Pietrucha, the late Joseph Pietrucha, the late Helen (late Frank) Prorok, the late Walter (late Mary) Pietrucha, Jean (late Paul) Matuszak, the late Edward (late Loretta) Pietrucha, Bernice (late Bill) Belmont, the late Irene (late Frank) Wagner, the late Mary Ann (late Ray) Wagner, Theresa (Raymond) Hartleban, and the late Eleanor (late Joseph) Piszyk.  Admired sister-in-law of the late Edward (Virginia) Cnota, and Mary Ann Trussler.  Fond Aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.  A visitation is scheduled for March 16, 2021 from 9am to 10:30 am at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvedere Rd., Grayslake, IL; Covid 19 protocols will be followed.  The Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W. Earhart Rd., Mundelein, IL; attendance is limited, registration required.  Private internment for immediate family only at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; stjude.org.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Antonio Aracelio Maldonado, 51, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.  He was born December 30, 1969 in Chicago, IL.  Tony was the Vice President of Bio Title and Grout Restoration in Lake Zurich and the co-owner of Elrik’s Hobbies in Burlington, WI.  He was an avid hobbyist, a Star Wars geek, food, beer and cigar enthusiast, and enjoyed anime and video games.  Tony is survived by his daughters Chloe Maldonado and Sofia Maldonado, his girlfriend Susan Kube, his sisters Samantha (Michael) Romaine and Amy (Jose) Nunez, his aunt Carmen (Tony) Martinez, his dogs Rocco and Tinkerbell, and several other aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his dad Aracelio Maldonado, his aunt Shirley Miller, and his grandparents Carmen and Aracelio Maldonado.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The visitation will continue on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:00am until the funeral service at 11:00am at the funeral chapel.  We are limited to just 50 people for the funeral service, so please join the link to attend the funeral service virtually here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617079453?pwd=bUNodzZGclhKWEk0NGkxRVlSM3Vkdz09. Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Tony’s name.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

William Tommy Lee, 84, died unexpectedly February 27, 2021 at his Grayslake, Illinois residence. He was born November 14, 1936 in Pinson Fork, Kentucky. The son of Bruce and Minnie (May) Lee.

Tommy attended Hurley High School, served in the U.S. Army, worked at Clayton Mark Company, Evanston, IL, retired from International Harvester/Komatsu Corp, Libertyville, IL and retired from Morton Mfg., Libertyville, IL.  In his retirement years he served 17 years as chairman of UAW Retirees Local 1643. Tommy also enjoyed his years driving a school bus for Woodlands Illinois School District. He was often heard comparing the amazing difference between his school days and the present days.

Tommy and his brothers, aka “Minnie’s Boys”, were always entertaining in the Wolfpen community located near Hurley, Va. particularly when it came to sports trivia and playing “pop caps”. He was always in pursuit of his best golf score especially if it was better than his brothers’.  He was especially proud of his 2 holes-in-one.  Tommy served in the US Army from 1959 to 1964 where he was a 1^st Class Gunner and had winning records boxing and pitching baseball.  When asked if he liked the Army, he would reply, “You bet I did! I didn’t have to walk across a mountain to get-up a team and find a flat place to play!”  In later years Tommy loved to ride his bike.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 59 years, Ilene (Davis) Lee, Daughter Nancy (Joe) Miller and Grandsons Payton and Jordan Miller, of The Woodlands, TX; Brothers, John Carl (Joann) Lee of Mount Washington, Ky.; Ira (Alma) Lee of Beckley, WV and Donnie (Dottie) Lee of Bradenton, FL; as well as a niece, several nephews and his cat, Yoda.

On Monday, March 8^th, 2021 the family will receive friends at 11:00am at Grundy Funeral Home, Grundy, VA with a funeral service at 1:00pm.  Interment will follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Pallbearers are nephews and grandsons.

Arrangements by Strang Funeral Chapel, Grayslake, IL and Grundy Funeral Home, Grundy, VA.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Gerald Joseph Moynihan, age 83, passed away at his home in Antioch, surrounded by his children and family on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born December 5, 1937 in Ann Arbor, MI.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 33 years, Natalie Sharon Moynihan, married on December 31, 1987. children; Laura (John), Patti, Kelley, Joseph (Christine), Jerry, Tina (Richard), Andrew (Stacey) and Jason (Jamie), 23 grandchildren; Christine (Matt), Joshua (Frances), John Jr., Tabitha (Chris), Trishia (Aaron), Ashley (Levi), Amber, Alishia, Brandon (Morgan), Jessica (Nick), Traci (Tim), Jordan, Jerry III, Alex, Kyle, Logan, Joshua, Samantha, Lucas, Ethan, Josalynn (Cory), Jayden, and Jeynnah; and 20 great-grandchildren. Siblings; David (Paulette) and Patricia (Jerry); nephews, Randy, Doug, Terry, Jonathon, Scott, David, and Heidi; and cousins; Terry Jr., Traci, Jonathon, James, Matthew, James, Kyle, Caleb, Aiden and Ethan.   

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Moynihan, his mother, Dorothy Black, sister, Anna Billiter, two grandchildren, Zachery Williams and Summer Williams, and his first wife LeeJean Ann White. Married June 3, 1961.  

Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021 from 11:00am until the time of the service at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit  www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Emöke Irén Wallace (Pavel) of Round Lake Beach formerly of Palatine, Illinois, loving mother of two daughters and grandmother of four granddaughters, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2021 at the age of 73.

Emöke’s parents Laszlo and Agnes (Pokorny) Pavel fled their homeland of Hungary during World War II. They lived in a refugee camp for several years in Landshut, Germany. Emöke was born a preemie in Landshut on May 21, 1947 as the second of six children. She was a born fighter and her tenacious spirit carried on throughout her life. When she was almost two years old, the family immigrated to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Emöke had fond memories of her time in Brazil, especially of the friendships she made. In 1959 the family finally reached the United States, eventually settling in Palatine, Illinois.

Emöke was a mother with a golden heart and open mind. She was always supportive of her daughters, Maria and Katherine. She was fiercely protective, generously involved, and had a whimsical, playful spirit. From card games to board games, there wasn’t an opportunity she passed by, and the world is greater for it. She also loved having fun with her friends, and on Friday nights, could often be found playing bingo or crocheting homemade blankets.

As a very proud grandma, Emöke adored her grandchildren. She loved treating them to ice cream and giving them “sussies” (little thoughtful gifts). Family was her very foundation and Emöke always put the needs of others before her own. She was a devoted daughter and sister. She cherished all of her siblings and prayed for each of them by name, daily. Emöke had a close bond with her mother, Agnes, and devotedly helped to care for her in her final years.

Emöke spoke fluent Hungarian and was very proud of her heritage. She loved to hear how her family in Szombathely and Budapest were doing. Light of heart and soul, she delighted in all of the events and accomplishments of her family, whether day-to-day or special occasions.

Emöke is preceded in death by her father Laszlo, her mother Agnes, her aunt Nora and her sister-in-law Kim Pavel. She is survived by her children Maria Mathews (Ben) and Katherine Delgadillo (Art), her grandchildren: Jackie Malinowski (Derek), Megan Mathews, Ava Delgadillo, and Sofia Delgadillo, her five siblings: Agnes Lorincz (Stefan), Laszlo Pavel (Mary), Peter Pavel, Adam Pavel (Laura), Dan Pavel (Nicole) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends in both the United States and Hungary.

All are welcome to celebrate Emöke’s life at a socially distanced memorial service on Saturday, March 6th, at The Chapel (25270 IL-60, Grayslake, IL 60030). Doors open at 10 AM, service begins at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westlake Christian Academy (275 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 www.westlakechristian.org). 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 ww.strangfuneral.org.

Thomas A. Edwards, 68, a resident of Waukegan, IL, went home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ, February 16, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  He was born November 3, 1952 in Kenosha, WI to Conrad and Delight (nee: Houlihan) Edwards.  Thomas is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane, whom he wed on October 25, 1980 in Gurnee, IL, his children Rebekah (Jeff) Kuhl of Winthrop Harbor, and Joseph Edwards of Waukegan, IL, his grandchildren Leilah, Zachery, and Alexander, his siblings James (Jane) Edwards of Sturtevant, WI, and Jay “John” Edwards of Kenosha, WI, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. The funeral service is scheduled for 1:00pm Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Celia Padilla paso a mejor vida el Jueves 11 de Febrero a las 5:36 am  de la manera que ella siempre le pidió a Dios y ahora está descansando en paz .

Era una  mujer fuerte y luchadora jamás se rendía tenía corazón bondadoso con su manera única de querer muy querida por la gente jamás se daba por vencida dejo grandes enseñanzas y un gran legado Su esposo Antonio Olmedo con el que compartió 43 años de casada tuvieron 3 Hijos, Pablo , Jannette ,Julio, 

9 Nietos, Whithney, Jasón, Aleida, Nathan, Allison ,Aide ,Kaleah ,Itziar , keysen y tuvo la oportunidad de tener un bisnieto Jaydan 

Con todo respeto les invitamos al funeral de nuestra madre Celia Padilla que se llevara acavo en Strang Funeral 410 E Belvidere road Grayslake Il 60030 el día Martes 23 de Febrero de 4:00 pm @ 8:00 pm y el Miércoles 24 de Feberero de 9:00 @ 10:30 para darle su último adiós y de allí irnos a la iglesia sagrada familia de Waukegan para su misa de despedida 

Gracias por acompañarnos con nuestro dolor y a darle su merecida despedida 

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Michele Louise Beye, 54, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  She was born on January 22, 1967 in Park Ridge to Stanley and Florence Dulak.  She is survived by her children, Issa Beye, Maggie and Fallou Thiam all of Grayslake; and her sister, Charlotte (Craig) Nielsen of Grayslake.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Steve Dulak.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Michele “Patsy Dulak” Louise Dulak Beye’s Memorial Website | Ever Loved  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.