Allen H. Schertz, 91, passed away on May 13, 2021.  He was born August 5, 1929 in Normal, IL to Lee and Gladys Schertz and was a native of El Paso, IL.  He graduated from the University of Illinois with a major in Political Science and did his graduate work in City Management at University of Kansas.  During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Army Communications Office.  He held public management positions in Columbia, SC and Auburn, AL before moving to Libertyville, IL in 1965 as the town’s first Village Administrator, retiring in 1991. He led the village through a period of tremendous growth during the 1970s-1980s while ensuring the village remained financially solid. Upon his retirement the village board rededicated the current village hall as the Allen H. Schertz Municipal Building. He was active in service organizations, including Rotary International, the Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society and served as a church Elder and Deacon.  He was a member of Hope EPC Church in Grayslake.  Allen especially enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and family.  Surviving are his beloved wife of 63 years Mary Beth, sons David (Nancy) and John (Jeri), six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and sisters, Phyllis Ford and Ruth Kennedy.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Hope EPC Church, 32475 N. Alleghany Rd., Grayslake, IL. 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Robert Neal Clark, 80, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away May 8, 2021 at his home.  He was born June 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL, where he grew up on the Northwest side, to Scott and Clara Clark.  He was an avid HAM Radio operator and a veteran of the US ARMY.  Bob spent 30 years working at Fort Sheridan as a civilian radio engineer.  In his spare time Bob could always be found in the garage fixing something whether it was a car or a TV usually not his own. Bob retired in 1992 and enjoyed a long retirement with Diana on Long Lake, building their dream home and rescuing as many cats as they could.  Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diana, his son Chris (Hannah) Clark of Deerfield, IL, his grandchildren Connor Clark and Maggie Loesch, and his brother Scott (Yvonne) Clark of Sun Lakes, AZ, his niece Tammy Goodman of Chandler, AZ and his nephew Todd Clark.  He was preceded in death by his parents Scott and Clara Clark.  All services were held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: www.arrl.org/arrl-donation-form  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Ronald G. Baxley was born in Plant City, Florida in 1932 to Dewey and Ollie Baxley and passed away at home in Grayslake, Illinois on May 10, 2021. He leaves behind his wife, Chorine, his sons Daniel Baxley and Andrew (Fiona) Baxley, his daughter Valerie (Eric) Powley, his grandchildren Braden, Kristen, Joe, Haley, Meghan, Jason and Matthew and great grandchildren Echo, Cooper, LeeRoy, Aurora and Maisley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Sandra, his parents, and many dear friends.

Ron went to the University of Florida and was a lifelong Gator fan. He served in Army Intelligence as a Cryptographer in Naples, Italy and was honorably discharged in 1956. Early in his radio broadcasting career, Ron was DJ “Mack Sanders,” a radio broadcaster with his own fan club who also held “record hops” for teenagers in many southern states including TX, LA, AL, GA and FL. Ron loved working in radio as a broadcaster, music director and station manager for many different radio stations in several states and also did play by play for the Atlanta Hawks basketball team and the Northwestern University Football team in Chicago. Eventually, Ron and his family moved to Illinois where the Satellite Music Network hired him as their “morning man” and he was heard on radio stations across the U.S. on the “Stardust” music format.  That job moved him to Texas in 1990, and he continued working mornings as the network was bought by ABC and then Disney. While at ABC Radio he was able to take many great trips, including broadcasting live from Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World and taking several cruises with his listeners.  Ron retired in June of 1998 and spent his days fishing, cheering for (or cursing at) the Gators, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Ron moved back to Illinois to be closer to family, settling in Grayslake with Chorine.

Ron’s memorial visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elderwerks (Checks to 251 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067; online at www.elderwerks.org). Elderwerks is a fee-free not-for-profit organization helping families to find assisted living or any type of senior housing or elder care solutions. They helped our family sort through all of the options for Ron and recommended Transitions Hospice to us who treated our dad with excellent care, dignity and compassion. We are so happy to provide donations to Elderwerks so they can continue their amazing work to support families when they need it most.

Christy Tola-Adefuye, 59, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  She was born on April 24, 1962 in Ido-Ani, Nigeria. Christy and her family immigrated to the United Kingdom and from the United Kingdom to the United States, finally making Grayslake their home.  While in the UK, Christy worked in special education.  In Lake County, she was involved with youth and homeless outreach services.  She reached people globally doing the Lord’s work through Christy Tola Ministries. She was the most selfless person anyone could have met, and always gave to her community. She will be dearly missed by her friends, family and all who knew her.

Christy is survived by her husband, Dr. Adedeji Adefuye; and her children, Rilwan Adefuye, Rukayat (Kyle Proper) Adefuye, and Oluwadamisi Adefuye.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org. 

To view online the services and visitation please log onto: Pastor Mrs Christy Tola – Adefuye Home Going Service – YouTube

Malgorzata Z. Wolny, 61, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away April 25, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 6, 1959 in Oleszyce, Poland to Stefania Sadlo.  Malgorzata was a musician, teacher, and computer analyst.  Malgorzata is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mieczyslaw Wolny, whom she wed on April 12, 1980 in Pyskowice, Poland, her mother Stefania Sadlo, her children Richard (Jennifer Terlinden) Wolny of Chicago, IL and Darius Wolny of Round Lake Park, IL, and her grandchildren Sasha Wolny and Maya Wolny.  A memorial visitation and service will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Debra A. Finney, 63, a resident of Wheeling, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 16, 1957 in Hawaii to Donald and Marion (nee: Steinsdorfer) Finney. 

She enjoyed time with her family and friends. Her favorite times were motorcycle rides with Tom, spending time in the U.P., meeting for her monthly card game and was the favorite Aunt who tormented and tickled her nieces and nephews to the point of non-stop laughter. 

She is survived by her father, Don Finney; her siblings, Michael (Laura) Finney of Channahon, IL, Kenneth (Cynthia) Finney of Round Lake Beach, Lori Finney of Round Lake, Donna Finney of Round Lake; and many loving nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her partner, Tom Walker; her mother, Marion; and her step-mother, Grace.   A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

We are deeply saddened to share the untimely passing of Denise Martinez (nee Quirke), 42, of Lake Villa, IL. On April 10, 2021, the world lost an incredible spirit who touched everyone she knew with her endearing personality.

Denise was born on October 2, 1978 to Irene and Dennis Quirke. She grew up in Round Lake, IL where she eventually met her husband, David Martinez. They started a family together and had three beautiful children, Arianna, Aubrey and Benjamin. Her family meant the world to her and this “Mama Bear” would do anything to protect them.

She is proceeded in death by her mother and survived by her husband and children as well as countless family and friends. Those who were lucky enough to call Denise a friend knew she would have your back no matter what. Although she is no longer physically with us, there is no doubt she is still watching over those she loved as our guardian angel.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Dustin Keefe passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  He was born on January 22, 2004 to a loving family with two older brothers, Kyle and Trevor Keefe.  He was on the Grayslake Colts tackle football team at a young age and learned endurance quickly.  He played soccer with the AYSO, Grayslake H.S. and FCLC.  This was his love and we went to numerous tournaments.  He was strong and fast, always on the field. 

With great grades, he schooled at home through the pandemic.  He worked at Portillo’s and enjoyed the fast pace.  Dustin planned on practicing and reentering the soccer tournaments since Covid was allowing sport activities.  He was excelling at basketball and was a good challenge to try to beat!  He wanted to be a dentist since he was young, and we had a plan ready along with other options.  Everything was extremely positive for Dustin.  

He was a member of St. Gilbert church where he was baptized and first communion and last rites.  He made his confirmation through St. Paul the apostle church.  He volunteered at Feed my starving children, and PADS in Grayslake setting up sleeping areas for homeless. 

In middle school he was in band and played trumpet, his instructor was amazing and at the competition the group performed Superman concerto.  Dustin picked up music by ear and played on his digital piano.

Dustin had a kind heart and would give to others first, even if it took from him.  He will be sadly missed by so many.  Our baby, friend, brother, and young man is in peace now. 

He is survived by his parents, Roark and Renee Keefe; brothers,  Kyle (Malarie) and Trevor Keefe; grandmother,  Antoinette Habas; uncles and aunts, Patrick and Carolyn Keefe, Clarence and Kathleen Scherich, Edward Habas; and numerous loving cousins! 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents,  Marjorie and Patrick Keefe and Joseph Habas.

All funeral services were held privately.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lurie Children’s hospital.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Kirk Channing Stateler, 48, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Round Lake, IL.  He was born August 2, 1972 in Libertyville, IL. 

Kirk enjoyed an IPA and toke of the bud whenever possible.  This young man loved his heritage.  Being of the Campbell Clan he had a deep love for his Scottish Tartan Kilt. 

He had recently begun teaching himself to play the violin.  He had about 5 violins that he used to learn on over the recent years.

Kirk loved the theater so much he went to Western Illinois University to get a degree in theater lighting.  He did lighting set up for different venues across Northern Illinois from time to time.

He loved to play Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games for the past 30 years with his friends.

He was an avid frolfer.  For those who don’t know that is Frisbee Golf.

Kirk was a special part of the Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wisconsin.  He had many rolls and loved them all.  His last roll was at the Candlelight Rocks shop.  He was the loveable pirate that showed you the importance of sharing the “flame”.  One of the special moments for Kirk while working at the Ren, was learning the craft of leather material from his former Ren-mate “Murph”.

Additionally, Kirk was an intrical part of the Realm of Terror, a well-known haunted house in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.  He was the scary pirate at the entrance that transformed into a burn victim and then transformed into a beautiful woman by the end of the season.

He loved his time with 60 to Escape in Gurnee where he used his talents and patience to help teach the younger staff the ropes of being a great host.

Kirk was also a manager at Anam Cara Cafe, a coffee shop in Libertyville, Illinois.  In case you’re not aware, the family recently learned that Anam Cara is Gaelic in origin and translates to “soul friend”.  Many of you, who knew Kirk well, may consider him to be just that.  If you have not yet checked out the cafe, you should.  You will find it where the old DMV was located on 137 in Libertyville.  You may even feel his presence as you sip your coffee.  Kirk loved coffee so much so that he went to a school in Chicago to learn how to roast coffee beans and produce the best coffee imaginable.  That being said, we know he would love for you to support this local business if you happen to be in the area.

He was very happy being the co-pilot to his brother Kevin while storm chasing in tornado alley every spring.

Kirk is survived by his mother Karen Besaw, his father Sterling Stateler, aka Tony, his siblings Pamela (Jack) Walbrandt, Kevin Stateler (Ruthann Montez), Andrea (Don) Weber, Keith (Darcie) Stateler, Fred (Heidi) Troy, Scott (Melissa) Besaw, Lisa Troy Bown (David Bown), Charlene (John) Hedges, Dawn Bower, and Jon Stateler, his aunt Marie Troy (Bruce Chartier), and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dennis Besaw, his Aunt Yvonne Stateler, his Uncle Fred Troy as well as his grandparents Harold and Harriet Troy and Earle and Josephine Stateler.

A visitation and funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00 pm by Rev. Kauffman 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 the family.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Ronald H Holm, 79, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Loving brother of Sharon (Gary) Najdowski and Valerie (Richard) Hodge; cherished uncle to Melanie (Tony) Cacciottolo, Adam (Adel) Najdowski, Kristina (Tim) Davis, and Kelly (George) Starbuck; great-uncle to Connor, Havana, Rossi, Kendi, Erin and Emma.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Virginia Holm. A memorial service will be held at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, 607 W Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, April 24, 2021at 2:00pm. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Heather Nicole Satenstein, 42, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021.  She was born on February 25, 1979 to Thomas and Tracey Novak. 

Heather is survived by her husband of 18 years, Aaron Satenstein; her father, Thomas Novak; her daughters, Eleanor “Ella” and Kaitlyn Satenstein; her brother, Sean (Annie) Novak; her aunt and uncle, Debbie and Peter Zeddies; and her cousins, Megan Zeddies and Eric (Victoria) Zeddies.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Tracey Novak.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm 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 the leukemia lymphoma society. https://www.lls.org/home

For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.