Rita Clara Irvine, 80, a resident of Hainesville, IL, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 29, 1939 to Otto and Clara Ziegler.  Rita was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, IL.  She worked at Little Sisters of the Poor in Chicago as a Personnel Assistant.  Rita is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert G. Irvine, her children Robert J. “Bob” (Karen) Irvine and Sharon (Dean) Petree, her grandchildren Chloe, Lily, Natalie, and Brandon (Jade) Petree, and her sister-in-law Ellen Ziegler.  She was preceded in death by her brother Max Ziegler and her parents.  All services were held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Albert Leonard “Lenny” Johnson, 79, a resident of Fox Lake passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 25, 1940 in Chicago to Albert and Virginia Johnson.  Lenny was carpenter and owned his own custom home company. He was extremely avid fan of NASCAR, basketball, football and the Chicago Cubs.  He also enjoyed spending his time outdoors and hunting.

Lenny is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandra; his children, Michelle and Davin Johnson; step-children, Todd (Liz) Gilliland, Nicole (Jerry) Curran, and Paige (Pete) Houle; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, and Michael; step-grandchildren, Jay, Joey, Grace, Will, Taylor, and Amber; siblings, Roy (Barbara) Johnson, Diane (Ray) Quigley, and Bob (Karen) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.  Lenny was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. During this time we will be adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines including wearing of face masks and a maximum of 50 people in the funeral chapel, family members will be given priority seating for the funeral service.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Georgia “Dody” Dretske, age 85, of Waukegan, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Pavilion of Waukegan.  She was born May  9, 1935 in Waukegan to the late George and Pearl Teeling.  She was a lifelong resident of Waukegan, attending Whittier Grade School and Waukegan High School.  After graduation, she worked for the City of Waukegan where she met her late husband, Walter, who was a mail carrier at the time.  They married in Waukegan in 1956 and raised three children there.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish (Blessed Trinity). She was the business manager and an owner of Dretske Electric since 1976.  Dody will be remembered for her smiling Irish eyes and laughter, big celebratory dinners at the holidays, and for her love of Elvis Presley and word find puzzles.  Survivors are her three children Cindy (Bill) Kolanko; Dan Dretske, and Diana Lynn (Al Westerman) Dretske; two grandsons Danny and John Quinn Kolanko; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, her parents, and her sisters Marilyn (Jack) Bleck and Bonnie Marie Teeling.  The family thanks the home care services provided by Right at Home as well as the compassionate coordination of hospice care through Star Hospice of Gurnee.  Funeral services will be held 10:30am on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Friends may call from 9:30am until 10:30am at the church only.  Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (stjude.org) or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Michael Phillip Andrews (Mike) of Grayslake Illinois was born August 20, 1955 in Chicago Illinois.  He passed on September 20, 2020 after a brief illness at Highland Park Hospital, at the age of 65.  He is survived by his wife Joan (Schur), his brother George (Kathie Till) Andrikokus, his sister Catherine Andrews, his sister Mary Andrews, several nieces, several cousins, and many friends and colleagues.  He was preceded in death by his parents Agnes (Maher) and Gus Andrews.

Mike has “Gone West”. He was an accomplished pilot who first soloed in 1999 and earned his Private Pilot-Airplane certificate in 2000.  He was the proud owner of a Piper Cherokee 235  airplane (N284M). He created and co-hosted the Pilotcast, the first successful pilot podcast, by and for pilots in 2005. Mike was a founder of Pilots of America, an online pilot community which led to friendships world-wide. He was a member of the EAA and AOPA pilot associations.  He was the Campbell Airport (Grayslake) AOPA Airport Support Network volunteer.

Mike worked at AT&T for 25 years as a Senior Technical Architect and Systems Network IT Infrastructure Engineer. He used his IT expertise extensively in his aviation endeavors as the FAA moved an ever increasing amount of pilot information and control systems to the internet.

Prior to working for AT&T, he owned a security alarm business.

Mike worked for Steve Fossett (the record setting balloonist) in a data managing capacity for several of Steve’s businesses.

Mike was a great friend and mentor and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  He had a love for hats of all sorts as well as a love of any techie gadget or computer.  He also supported animal rescues, flying rescue dog missions to new homes – and had a special place in his heart for bulldog rescues.  He was Daddy to American Bulldogs Dakota and Wilbur.

He was a member of computer clubs: UniForum of Chicago, Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts (LCACE) and Office Hours- Zoom live stream media discussion group.

Memorial donations in Mike’s name can be made to the 2×2 Animal Rescue – Merrillville IN, Making a Difference Rescue- Channahon IL, Young Eagles, EAA or AOPA.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a celebration of Mike’s life had been delayed.  A memorial visitation and celebration of life will be held Saturday August 14, 2021at 11:00 am at Campbell Airport (C81) in Grayslake.   A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until commencement of the celebration.  Urn internment will be private.

He will be truly missed and forever in our hearts.

Blue skies and tailwinds, Mike.

Kenneth F. Riehle, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Lexington Health Care Center of Lake Zurich at the age of 94.  He was born February 24, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI.  He was a member of Arlington Heights First Presbyterian Church.  Kenneth was a proud Boy Scout of America and served our country in the US Navy.  He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and  loved Green Bay Packers football.  He was a wholesale florist sales rep.  Kenneth is survived by his wife, Janet D., who he married on June 30, 1951; four daughters, Linda Riehle, Kathy Riehle, Sandy (Dannie) Decker and Candiss Riehle; and three grandchildren, Ryan Decker, Michelle (Austin) Schaffer and Kody Riehle. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Roberts (Riehle) and his mother, Leona Riehle.  Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery in Sheboygan, WI.  Memorial donations in Kenneth’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122. 

Miguel Trujillo, 60, a resident of Round Lake Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL.  He was born February 11, 1960 in Mexico to Daniel and Imelda Trujillo.  Miguel is survived by his wife of 29 years, Maria, his mother Imelda, his children Daniel Trujillo, Isabel Trujillo, and Miguel Trujillo Jr., and his siblings Janet, Socorro, Aurora, Susanna, Misael, Ovidio, and Renee.  He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel, and his brother Ivan.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow after the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Debra Jane Acker, age 68, a resident of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  She was born October 24, 1951 in Waukegan to Robert and Joan Millimaki. She is survived by her husband, David Ray Acker, who she married in Waukegan 44 years ago on October 8, 1976; her mother, Joan Millimaki; her two children, Matthew Acker of Mulvane, KS and Marlena (Dietrich) Acker also of Mulvane, KS; a grandson, Henry Rhys Acker of Mulvane, KS; and her siblings, Karen Millimaki Nixon of Grayslake and Robert Millimaki Jr. of Pleasant Prairie, WI. Debra was preceded in death by her father, Robert Millimaki.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with the funeral service following at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call the funeral chapel at 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Isabel Faith Schultz, 15, went to be with the Lord September 25, 2020 at her home in Lake Villa, IL.  It became clear that in recent weeks she had been struggling with a pain she had not shared with anyone and in a moment of weakness it led to her taking her own life.  Isabel was born January 11, 2005 in Madison, WI.  She was a sophomore at Grant High School and a member at Lakeland Church where she was an active participant in its youth group, Crossing.  She had many friends who loved her and whom she loved.  We remember Izzy for the way she lived her life, not for the way she died.  Izzy had a zest for life that was hard to contain.  She dreamed of teaching in Japan and exploring Asia with friends.  She loved all of what made her life worthy, including a good meal and would prepare herself feasts that were instagram worthy.  She had a mischievous and playful sense of humor and loved to make others laugh, but was innately nurturing and somehow always knew the needs of others and how to meet them.  Isabel’s love for her family knew no bounds.  She laughed and played with her dad, sometimes stealing his donut and hiding it in the oven.  She loved making her mom take her shopping and sharing special snuggle and conversation time.  Isabel had an exceptional relationship with her younger brothers and sister.  Her four-year-old brother loved when she pushed him on the swing or read books.  She shared special beauty days with nail polish and make-up with her six-year-old sister, and sneakily watched late-night movies (and got busted for laughing too loud) with her 13-year-old brother.  Isabel is survived by her parents Mary and Anthony Schultz, her siblings Aaron, Naomi, and James all of Lake Villa, her grandparents William A. and Virginia Ann Stevenson and Carol A. and Robert Venherm, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who love her very much.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather Jim D. Schultz.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2020 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Village Church of Gurnee 1319 Hunt Club Rd. Gurnee, IL.  There will be a scheduled break until the outdoor funeral service at 2:00pm at the church.  Interment will be held privately.  Donations to defray the service costs for the family can be directed to Lakeland Church 440 Hunt Club Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031, memo Caring fund/Schultz Family. 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.

Florence L. Knight was born on November 4, 1928 in Chicago and she entered her Eternal home on September 25, 2020.  She grew up in Ritchey, IL and her family moved back to Chicago in 1943.  In 1949, she married Louis Knight, who preceded her in death.  They had two sons, Lance (Bobbie) and Lincoln.  She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.  Florence was a charter member of Wildwood Presbyterian Church, where she served as Clerk of Session for 37 years.  Governor Edgar proclaimed January 29, 1992 as “Florence Knight Day” in the State of Illinois in honor of her service at Wildwood Presbyterian Church.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10:30am until 12:30pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:30pm at Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W Old Gages Lake Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Entombment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Wildwood Presbyterian Church building fund. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.    

Clarence Woodrow Williams, 73 years old of Round Lake Beach, IL was born on May 18th, 1947 in Alpine, Alabama, and passed away on September 24th, 2020. He was born in Alpine, Alabama, grew up in Rockford, IL, and graduated from Rockford Auburn High School in 1966. He was a celebrated football and track athlete in high school and college. He earned a bachelor’s degree in special education in 1970 from Illinois State University (ISU) and a master’s degree in education administration in 1974 from (ISU). He then went on to complete all coursework for a doctoral degree at Loyola University in Chicago. Clarence has also spent time volunteering, teaching, and preaching in jails, prisons, and youth detention centers. Most recently he volunteered as a special education consultant and leader of The Bridge, a community-based youth mission in Round Lake, IL. He counseled students and their families regarding disabilities and their overall development and education. Clarence was a deeply and dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend. His pride was in his family and raising them to be loving, conscious Christians that did what they loved and made an impact on the world around them. Clarence and his wife, Gail, have lived in Round Lake Beach since 1975. Clarence was an educator and taught at Grayslake and Antioch High Schools, and worked for the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL), IL for more than 36 years in special education and administration. During that time, twice at both schools, Clarence was nominated by the students to be the commencement speaker for their graduation ceremonies (he also supervised over 30 proms). He coached debate and track teams at Grayslake high school and was often a substitute bus driver. Upon retirement in 2003, he continued to serve as an educational consultant in several districts across northern, IL for another 10 years. Clarence and Gail were married in 1975, and have four children, including Calvin who went home to be with the Lord in 2008, and also eight grandchildren. They have been faithful members of Lake Region Bible Church their entire married life. Clarence served as an Elder in the church since 1978 and in 2011 he started serving as an associate pastor, which “greatly” increased his salary by the max he would allow the church to pay him, $1.00. Clarence loved helping people, telling stories, fishing, gardening, traveling, and collecting things. After the passing of his brother Mack, some of his nieces and nephews looked to Clarence as their second father. He was especially close to Paul Borden and Pricilla Linginfelter. They were always there for Clarence and Gail, and both of them would regularly stop by to check on them and care for them as if they were their own parents.He is survived by his wife Gail of 45 years, his children, Clarissa Williams (Esau McGhee) of Chicago, IL, Gabriel Williams (Jamie Williams) of Racine, WI, Coralie Ward (Forrest Ward) of Powder Springs GA, and also Krisi Williams, his daughter-in-law of Gilbert, AZ; his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Keira, and Coleman Williams of Gilbert AZ, Theo, Joie and Henry Williams of Racine, WI, and Kenzie and Ansley Ward of Powder Springs, GA; his siblings Barbara Cobham of Toledo, OH, Henry Williams of Rockford, IL, Rosie Williams of Rockford, IL, Richard Williams of Rockford, IL, and Lillian Williams of Rockford, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Woodrow and Lizzie Borden Williams, his brother Mack Borden and his oldest son Calvin Williams. A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm, during this time we will be adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines including wearing of face masks and a maximum of 50 people in the funeral chapel.  A funeral service will be held at Indian Hill Bible Church, 36133 N Fairfield Road, Ingleside, IL 60041 on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 10:00am, a maximum of 100 people are allowed to be in church for the service, family members will be given priority seating. Please wear a mask when entering and leaving the church, once seated you may take the mask off. To live-stream the funeral service please use the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Region-Bible-Church-135396920032  An outdoor family greeting will take place following the funeral service until 1:00pm at church.  Interment will take place at Windridge Memorial Park, 7014 S Rawson Bridge Road, Cary, IL 60013 on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 2:00pm, social distancing procedures will be enforced.  In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to Lake Region Bible Church or The Bridge of Round Lake (an after school mission supported by their church). Online donations can be made through these links:Lake Region Bible Church or The Bridge of Round Lake. If you are giving by check, please make the check out to Lake Region Bible Church. Write “The Bridge” in the memo section if you would like your donation given to The Bridge of Round Lake.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

Johannes C. Vanderstappen, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL.  He was born February 14, 1935 in Heesch, Netherlands. Johannes is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wilhelmina, his children John (Kim), Francis (Julie Henkel), Sandra (Stephen) Faletto, and Joe (Melissa Matuzak), his grandchildren Austin (Maggie), Westley (Alexis), Trey, Michael, Marshall, Jeremy, and Gabrielle, and his siblings Lies VendeVen and Sjef (Dora) Vanderstappen. Our Pop could create anything. He was an artist at heart. His passion was making canes, and decorating hats with “plaque & rope.”  He created sculptural birdhouses. Pop could fix anything. He was a man of many talents and  generosities. He was preceded in death by his parents Johannes and Johanna Vanderstappen, and his brothers Harrie, Anton, Peit, Martin, Wilhelm, John, Andre, and Albert.   A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2020 at 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Church 2302 Church St. Johnsburg, IL.  Interment will follow the mass at St. John Cemetery located next to the church.  In lieu of flowers, to honor Johannes please make contributions to Lake County Forest Preserve Independence Grove 1899 W. Winchester Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048.  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.

Karin Hansen, 78, of Grayslake, IL passed away unexpectedly Sept 4, 2020. She was born August 1, 1942, in Stettin, Poland. She was given up for adoption twice. Once from her birth mother and again from a family who had briefly adopted her. She then grew up in an orphanage in post-World War II Schwerin, East Germany. Six months before the Berlin Wall was built, Karin escaped East Germany and fled to West Germany where she was taken in as a refugee. She completed her formal nursing training in West Berlin where she also met her future husband Peter. He was in the hospital as a patient and she was his nurse. They married in 1966 and immigrated to St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada with $500 in their pockets. They immigrated to Sussex, Wisconsin, in 1972 and were able to purchase their first home a year later. They raised their son, Norb, and daughter, Nicole, there and were able to send both children through college. Later she had the blessing of 4 granddaughters whom she adored: Lindsey, 20; Katherine, 17; Paige, 17; and Peyton, 15. Her interests included pet cats, reading and feeding wild birds. Karin is survived by her husband, children, Norb (Jodi), Nicole (Joseph) and her granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her only known family member (sister) Edith whom she discovered through research done by Nicole and they were able to reunite and share time together. Donations may be sent to local animal shelters. 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.

Virginia Ann Hagen, 85, of Third Lake, IL passed away on September 9, 2020. Virginia was born on August 27, 1935 to John and Helen Michalek in Oakland, California. Virginia was a Grayslake High School graduate and lived most of her life in Third Lake, IL. Virginia was a passionate and devoted school bus driver for handicapped students for over 40 years, retiring at the age of 78. Virginia was a member of Millburn Congregational Church. Virginia was known by her family, neighbors, and friends as a caring, kind, compassionate, and hardworking person who loved her family dearly and always had a smile on her face.

Virginia is survived by her loving daughters Patti Jackson, Cindy White, her son-in law Allen White, her best buddies (grandchildren) Brandon and Dylan Jackson, many special nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hagen, younger brother John Michalek, twin brother Robert Michalek, parents John and Helen Michalek, and first husband Ronald Andrews. The family wishes to sincerely thank the entire Victory Lakes staff for the wonderful care that was provided to Virginia for the last few years of her life.

A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at a later date. 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.

Abel Bonilla, 67, of Arlington Heights passed away Friday, Sept 18, 2020. Abel was born Sept 25, 1952 in Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the 8th child of 11 to mother Maria de Jesus Sanchez and father Reynaldo Bonilla.

Abel moved to the Chicagoland in his late teens. Working in Mt. Prospect he met the love of his life, Judy. After having their first daughter and son they decided to escape winter and head west to sunny California. Following a year of working, swimming at the beach, exploring the sequoias and southern California, they grew homesick and moved back to Chicago. After their youngest daughter was born, Abel and his family moved one last time and have resided in Arlington Heights since 1987.

As a young man, Abel worked his way up through the food industry -always dreaming of owning his own restaurant. Never shying from hard work, that dream came true when he and his wife became the proud owners of Abel’s Cantina in September of 1993. After 27 great years of serving his community and three “retirement” parties, he’d be proud to see his children carry it on in his honor.

Abel was a big kid at heart and lived life accordingly. He truly loved to share his life and past experiences with customers and family alike. He had a true gift for storytelling that typically ended in a joke, followed by his irresistible laugh. Abel loved being outdoors, hiking, swimming and planting flowers. He also cherished going out for Sunday breakfast with his grandkids, playing and watching funny movies with them every chance he got.

Abel is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy, his children Elizabeth (Andy) Rickman, Abel Jr., and Alexis; his grandkids Jenna, Kyle, and Taylor; all his siblings Socorro, Juan, Crisanto, Francisco, Jesus, Jose, Lauro, Manuel, Antolino, and Pablo; and half-siblings Guillermina, Abigail, Efrain, Elvia, David, Jose Pedro, and Luiz. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Private family funeral service and interment. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Richard Ray Sr., 94, passed away on Aug. 26, 2020, after suffering a stroke. He was on his way to fly his remote control airplanes, his life long hobby. He lived independently, and on his own terms. He met on Tuesdays with a group of friends the R.O.M.E.O.s (retired old men eating out). He was a WWII veteran who proudly served in the US Navy on the submarine Quillback. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Cleta who passed away in 2009. He leaves behind three children Linda Williams (Ronnie), Deborah Klein (Jerry) and Richard Ray Jr. (Margaret), seven grandchildren, Rhonda Garamoni (Wayne), Derek Williams (Amy), Lisa Homerin (Christopher), Nick Ray (Kristin), Brittany Ray, Tara Garcia (Del) and Melissa Klein. Seven great grandchildren, Danny Garamoni, Kyle Williams, Paige Williams, Toni Garamoni, Nicholas Klein-Sampsel, Anthony Homerin and Briella Garcia. One great great grandchild, Ava Williams, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122. 

Heather Brooke Morgan Dethloff of Hainesville, Illinois passed away on September 15, 2020 at the age of 40 at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years and best friend Brad Dethloff; beloved daughter of Kaye and Chris Dauss; dear sister of Kimberly Okello, Rachelle “Shel” Baker, Shawn Morgan and wife Marcie; loved by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles as well as many other family members and friends. Heather is preceded in death by her father, Louis “Lou” Morgan, her niece, Brianna Morgan and great-niece Willow Brown. 

Heather was an amazing woman and mother to her comforting fur babies, Leo and Lucky. She graduated in undergraduate and masters degrees of youth ministry and religion at Olivet Nazarene University and was ABD (all but dissertation) in the PHD program at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary studying Systematic Theology/Feminist Theory. Heather worked at American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) as accreditation manager as well as belonging to professional membership and leadership positions related to her occupation. But everyone knew that Heather’s passion was stand-up comedy and making people laugh, performing at several bars and comedy clubs throughout the Chicagoland area. While she was very opinionated, she was a very loving, forgiving, compassionate person with everyone she met and will be extremely missed and loved by family and friends. 

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 2-6pm at Strang Funeral Chapel at 410 East Belvidere Road in Grayslake, Illinois 60030.

Celebrating of life is to be scheduled at a later date, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Black Lives Matter Chicago, Gilda’s Club Chicago, or Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association.