Michael L. Hawkins, 40, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away September 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 13, 1980 in Lakeland, FL.  Michael had served for the US Navy as a corpsman with the Marines for four years and served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He worked most recently at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital as an ER Tech.  Michael enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, grilling, and riding his Harley. He also loved playing with his dog, Truman. Michael is survived by his wife, Heather Parisotto, his mother Sherry Boyt, his sisters Brittany Boyt and Cara Boyt, his grandparents Norman L. Boyt Sr. and Dorothy L. Boyt, his mother-in-law Mary Lue Parisotto and father-in-law Henry (Suzanne) Parisotto, and his nephew Henry Jr.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather Norman L. Boyt Jr. and his grandparents J.G. and Elizabeth Hawkins.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-hawkins-memorial-fund.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Patricia Ann Lilo, age 87, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Freedom Square community in Seminole, FL.

Patricia was born March 13, 1933 in Syracuse, NY to George and Edna Alletzhauser as the youngest of four daughters.  She moved to Chicago as a young child and grew up on the North Side where she perfected her gift of gab and never met a stranger.  She maintained her gift for engaging conversation and humor throughout her life and as a result had many friends.

Patricia was pre-deceased by her husband Eugene.  She is survived by loving family:  Her children Sandra and Steven, her sister Ruth (Udell) Denham, her two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and cousins.

Services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 10am to noon at Strang Funeral Home, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  A burial service will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Daniel Allan Lutka Jr., 50, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away September 10, 2020 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  He was born August 10, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Daniel Sr. and Lynda Lutka.  Daniel was employed at Raymond Chevrolet in Antioch for the past 10 years.  He was a devoted dad and wonderful son and brother.  Daniel is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cary Ann Lutka, his parents Daniel Sr. and Lynda Lutka, his children Erica Lutka, Katrina Lutka, and Jessica Lutka, his siblings John Lutka, Patty Lutka, Michele Dowell, and Tiffany Lutka, and his niece Lily Dowell.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Alexandra Lutka.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.  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.

Agnes “Jean” Jorgensen, 84, a resident of Avon Park, FL and formerly of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 2, 2020.  She was born September 10, 1935 in Evanston, IL to Harry and Elizabeth Youngberg.  Jean was a member of the American Legion.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, knitting, taking pictures, and most of all playing golf.  Jean is survived by her children Jo (Marlon Slater) Jorgensen, Jim (Jeanne) Jorgensen, and Joy (Ken) Gentz, her grandchildren Emily, Eva, Jasun, and Christine, her great-grandson Cameron, her sister Janet (Albert) Wendt, and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Larry and Jan Reimers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Elizabeth “Betty” Moore, and her husband Jack “Don” Jorgensen.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held following the services at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Josefa Gonzales, on September 7, 2020, she went to be with the Lord. She was 82 years old. She was a loving wife and mother, devoted Great-great-grandmother and a friend to all. She and her husband, Francisco Gonzalez took great pride in raising a large family of ten children.

A private celebration of Josefa’s life will be held at the family’s home in Round Lake Beach, IL, which she so dearly loved and where so many good times and memories were had.

She loved the garden, especially the peonies, roses, hyacinths, and tulips and always had sweet memories of her cat, Mittens. Josefa was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren, embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as gramma “abuelita”. She had a loving personality and always made people around her feel comfortable and many were lucky to have her tasty homemade flour tortillas. She made friends easily, was loved by many and some considered her a second mom.

She is the loving & devoted mother of Olga L. Trujillo, Maria C. Cruz, Gilberto Gonzalez, Blanca L. Gonzalez, Jose A. Gonzalez, Velia Bobadilla, Eduardo Gonzalez, Jesus “Jesse” Gonzalez, Everardo Gonzalez, Virginia “Vicky” Gonzalez. Cherished son-in laws, Raymundo Cruz, Jose Trujillo, and daughter in-laws – Luz Maria Gonzalez, Rosalinda Gonzalez, Stephany Gonzalez.

Adored gramma of Adriana Barraza, Esmeralda Carrasco, Erica Wells, Jose “Joey” Trujillo”, Crystal Cruz, Jennifer Neuman, Raymundo Cruz Jr, Desiree Trujillo de Gomez, Kevin Bobadilla, Tiffany Bobadilla, William Gonzalez, Juan “Johnny” Arias, Jeremy Gonzalez, Kassandra Arias, Jasmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Alexandria Arias, Elizabeth Herrera, Derek Gonzalez, Brian Gonzalez, Brandon Gonzalez, Heather Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Mathew Riordan, Jaxon Gonzalez, Brittany Lee-Ann Gonzalez.

Sweet great gramma of Alexis Moreno, Lacey Villalobos, Kobe Villalobos, Isabella Arias, Makayla Wells, Emmalyn Wells, Kendra Gonzalez, Natalia Arias, Rosaly Arias, Viviana Figueroa, Ysela Contreras, Mia Ruiz, Eliana Hernandez, Jason Trujillo, Andrew Trujillo. She was a great-great-grandmother to Mason Moreno.

Loving daughter of the late Viviano Castillo and Virginia Castillo Prieto. Sister of late Edelmiro Castillo, Jesus Castillo, Bernadino Castillo, Ignacio Castillo, Natividad Castillo and sister-in-law of late Elvira Castillo and Aurora Castillo. Survived by her dear siblings Petra Garza Castillo, Reynaldo Castillo and beloved sister-in-law, Tina Castillo and Micaela Castillo. Also loving and survived by the Castillo and Gonzalez families and many nieces and nephews.

She was loving and gentle yet the strongest woman we’ve ever known. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Obituario de Josefa “Chepita” Gonzales 

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Josefa Gonzales, el 7 de Septiembre de 2020, fue a estar con el Señor. Tenía 82 años. Era una esposa y madre amorosa, devota bisabuela y amiga de todos. Ella y su esposo, Francisco Gonzalez se enorgullecieron mucho de criar a una gran familia de diez hijos. 

Una celebración privada de la vida de Josefa se llevará a cabo en la casa de la familia en Round Lake Beach, Illinois, que ella tanto amaba y donde se tenían tantos buenos momentos y recuerdos.

Le encantaba el jardín, especialmente las peonías, rosas, jacintos y tulipanes y siempre tenía dulces recuerdos de su gatita, Mittens. Josefa era una esposa y madre dedicada ante todo. Ella adoraba a sus hijos y nietos, disfrutando cada momento con ellos. Le encantaba especialmente ser abuelita. Tenía una personalidad amorosa y siempre hacía que la gente a su alrededor se sintiera cómoda y muchas tuvieron la suerte de tener sus sabrosas tortillas de harina caseras. Hizo amigos fácilmente, fue amada por muchos y algunos la consideraron una segunda madre.

Es la amorosa y devota madre de Olga L. Trujillo, Maria C. Cruz, Gilberto Gonzalez, Blanca L. Gonzalez, Jose A. Gonzalez, Velia Bobadilla, Eduardo Gonzalez, Jesus “Jesse” Gonzalez, Everardo Gonzalez, Virginia “Vicky” Gonzalez. Apreciado yernos Raymundo Cruz, Jose Trujillo, y nueras Luz Maria Gonzalez, Rosalinda Gonzalez, Stephany Gonzalez.

Adorada abuela de Adriana Barraza, Esmeralda Carrasco, Erica Wells, Jose “Joey” Trujillo”, Crystal Cruz, Jennifer Neuman, Raymundo Cruz Jr, Desiree Trujillo de Gomez, Kevin Bobadilla, Tiffany Bobadilla, William Gonzalez, Juan “Johnny” Arias, Jeremy Gonzalez, Kassandra Arias, Jasmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Alexandria Arias, Elizabeth Herrera, Derek Gonzalez, Brian Gonzalez, Brandon Gonzalez, Heather Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Mathew Riordan, Jaxon Gonzalez, Brittany Lee-Ann Gonzalez.

Dulce bisabuela de Alexis Moreno, Lacey Villalobos, Kobe Villalobos, Isabella Arias, Makayla Wells, Emmalyn Wells, Kendra Gonzalez, Natalia Arias, Rosaly Arias, Viviana Figueroa, Ysela Contreras, Mia Ruiz, Eliana Hernandez, Jason Trujillo, Andrew Trujillo. Fue tatarabuela de Mason Moreno.

Hija amorosa del difunto Viviano Castillo y Virginia Castillo Prieto. Hermana del difunto Edelmiro Castillo, Jesús Castillo, Bernadino Castillo, Ignacio Castillo, Natividad Castillo, cuñada de difunta  Elivira Castillo y Aurora Castillo. Sobrevivida por su querido hermano Reynaldo Castillo, su bella hermana Petra Garza Castillo, su muy adorada y estimada cuñada Cristina “Tina” Castillo y Micaela, y tambien por muchos sobrinos y sobrinas a los que siempre amó.

Ella era amorosa y gentil y la mujer más fuerte que hemos conocido. Será muy extrañada y estara siempre en nuestros corazones.

LeRoy Mathias Braun, age 93, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home.  He was born on December 19, 1926 in Evanston to Leo Bernard and Marie (Henrich) Braun.  LeRoy loved the Blackhawks, the Bears and Notre Dame football.  He also liked watching old time Westerns and listening to Big Band music, especially Lawrence Welk.  He is survived by his children, Kathy (Rick) Gehrke of Lake Villa and Trudy (Will “Rumdumb”) Cray of Lindenhurst; his grandchildren, Jeff (Christie) Gehrke of Trevor, WI, Caryn (Jeremy) Redman of Ingleside, Mike Gehrke of Antioch, Brian (Kyrie) Gehrke of Carpentersville, Tim Gehrke of Lake Villa, Will (fiance Jenny) Cray of Franklin, WI, and Christina (Pano) Cray of Deerfield; and his great-grandchildren, Mckayla Gehrke, Amelia Gehrke, Parker Redman, Olivia Redman and Oliver Gehrke; and his sister-in-law, Laura Braun.  LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dolores, his brother, Leo, and his cousin, Jim Steiner.  All services were held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Donations in his name may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Picture album https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPJeUDGSPLfw3sYyFx5DTQmow4vq1NHfDsY7BCoyMgUe4yvKv_jBcbD_dQW9U7Qgg?key=Q3NMUnZWMnp5dktuZV9uNm1Fd2ZDUXFnM3c0d0lB

A Common Soldier  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eEs4ke7cdNQ

Marvin P. Schwartz, 92, loving husband of Roberta passed away September 4, 2020 at his home. Son of Frank and Margaret (nee: Kelly) Schwartz. Marvin is survived by his wife of 29 years, Roberta, his children Peter (Nancy) Schwartz of Genoa City, Brenda (Mark) Martinez of Crystal Lake, Penny (Ken) Hankel of Mesa, AZ, Beth (Patrick) Neary of Lake Zurich, Donna Lynn Zimmerman of Wheeling, and Robert (Elizabeth) Ptaszek of Des Plaines, his 7 grandchildren, his 10 great-grandchildren, his sister Ann Marquardt of Palatine and the many friends at the remote control flying club. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother George. He was a nature lover and world traveler. He loved fishing, camping and hiking. He will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and neighbors. All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Bonnie J. Ross, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 3, 2020 at Sunrise in Gurnee, IL.  She was born November 27, 1927 in Roodhouse, IL to Howard and Dorothy Ferguson.  Bonnie moved to Highland Park following high school to work at Fort Sheridan.  She met Lawrence Ross and they married in 1948.  They lived in Waukegan for over 40 years then moved to Saddlebrook Farms.  Bonnie is survived by her daughters Carol (Steve) Nicholas of Schaumburg, IL and Laurel (Jim) Dzialowy of Crestwood, IL, and her grandchildren Michelle (John) of Denver, CO, Stephanie of Chicago, IL , Christopher of Crestwood, IL Justin of Crestwood, IL and Joseph of Denver, CO.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lawrence Ross, and her brother and sister-in-law Raymond (Margaret) Ferguson.  All funeral arrangements were privately held and 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.

Linda R. Schau, age 70, a resident of Grayslake and formally of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  She was born on October 10, 1949 in Chicago to Erwin and Ruth Grossmann.  After graduating from Concordia Teacher’s College in 1973, she began a 20 year career in Christian education teaching 1^st graders and preschoolers.  She took great joy in the countless children she taught to read over her career.  When health challenges led to her early retirement in 2004, she turned her focus her greatest joy, her family.  A dedicated grandmother, she poured her retirement years into her six granddaughters attending countless dance recitals, band concerts and shows and hosting numerous sleepovers.  Nothing brought more happiness to her heart than an opportunity to spend time with one of her granddaughters.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, DeWayne; her sons, Matthew (Kelley) and Nathan (Melissa); her grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Marleigh, Lennon, Dylan, and Stevie; and her siblings, Paul (Chris Michiels) Grossmann, Susan (Paul) Wickland, Karen Holmes, and Julie (Timothy) Temple.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Grossmann. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 7, 2020 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fund.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Robert J. Weaver, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 30, 2020 at Journeycare in Barrington, IL.  He was born December 15, 1930 in Chicago to R. Bertram and Jane T. (nee: Murtaugh) Weaver.   Robert, Bob to all who knew and loved him, had a rich and full life.  Born in Chicago, it is here he lived all but a handful of years of his life.  A man of deep faith and a product of his Catholic education.  Bob attended Queen of All Saints School and Loyola Academy, class of 1948, where he earned the nickname “Boxie”. After a few years in Colorado, Bob finished his college education at St. Louis University.
Bob was called to serve in the Army in 1953 during the Korean War.  He was a Private First Class stationed in Iceland.  He was honorably discharged and returned to St. Louis.
It was in St. Louis, while working at Standard Oil, that he met the love of his life, Janet Pailer.  They married and shortly after moved to Chicago where they raised their 4 children; Bob, Kathy, John and Karen.  Arlington Heights became their home.
Bob was a consummate story teller, so it should come as no surprise that he spent his life in sales.  After years of working for others, Bob started his own company, Weaver & Associates, a Manufacturer’s Rep firm.  He worked along side his sons until he retired.
Bob’s greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends, on a golf course, fishing or tending to his tomatoes and flowers.  Up to his passing he still met with his high school classmates for lunch at Hackney’s in Glenview.
Bob leaves his family a lifetime of loving memories and endless stories to pass on to future generations.  The greatest gift you could give him would be that his memory made you smile. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet (née: Pailer) whom he wed in St. Louis, his children Kathy (Michael) Barone of Cary, John (Anne) Weaver of Plainfield, and Karen (Michael) Ellis of Grayslake, his grandchildren Michael, Meghan (Eric) Schaar, Mary Ellen, Stephen, James, Jeffrey, and Colleen, his great-grandson Finnegan Schaar, his brother James (Charlotte) Weaver of Florida, his daughter-in-law Sandy Weaver and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Robert, and his sister Marilyn Ward. All funeral arrangements were private and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Loyola Academy.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Reinhold Adam Fischer, 88, a resident of Ingleside, IL passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home in Ingleside, IL.  He was born September 12, 1931 in Bensenville, IL to Sam and Lydia Fischer.  Reinhold was the co-founder of Fischer Bros. Construction Inc., founder of Fischer Bros. Fresh Concrete Inc., owner and founder of Unique Auto Storage, and President of Grant Cemetery Association.  He was a veteran having served during the Korean War and was a 50 year member of Local 150 Union.  Reinhold is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carol (nee: Vogelbacher) Fischer, whom he wed on April 14, 1956 in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ingleside, IL, his children Rick (Lisa) Fischer of McHenry, Randy (Deb) Fischer of McHenry, Ronald (Beth) Fischer of Lakemoor, and Christa Fischer-Ballowe of Vernon Hills, his grandchildren Emily (Adam) Thielsen of McHenry, Courtney (John) Fischer of Fayetteville, AK, Ryan (Kelsey) Fischer of Johnsburg, IL, Ashley Ballowe of Boston, MA, Rebecca Fischer of McHenry, Trent Ballowe of Albuquerque, NM, Sam Fischer of McHenry, Sarah (Chris) Stade of Richmond, Brian (Stephanie) Stade of Johnsburg, his great-grandchildren Anna Lynn Fischer, Molly James Fischer, and soon to be baby Thielsen, his sisters Betty Ann (Oscar) Thomas of Flower Mound, TX and Lydia “Toots” (Terry) Thomas of Lake Geneva, WI, and his sister-in-law Dolores Fischer.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Wilhelm Fischer, Fred (Elaine) Fischer, and Robert Fischer.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Unique Auto Storage 27726 W. Concrete Dr. Ingleside, IL 60041.  Entombment will be private at Grant Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donation should be made to your favorite charity in Reinhold’s name.  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.

Rosemary Peterkort, 88, passed away on August 30, 2020. She was born to Ed and Lillian Taylor in 1932. The family moved from the city of Chicago to the small resort town of Round Lake in 1941. She attended Grant High School in Fox Lake and enrolled in beauty school in Waukegan. Rosemary earned her Cosmetology license at the age of 17 and worked in Betty’s Pretty Shop in downtown Round Lake. She married Justin Earl Morse and moved to the west coast in 1950 where he was stationed with the Marine Corps. After becoming a widow in 1965, she moved her daughters to Round Lake, Illinois to be close to her parents.  She owned and operated a local beauty shop until marrying Ben Peterkort in 1968. They welcomed two daughters and lived in Round Lake until 2000 after which they moved to a retirement community in Grayslake. She frequently volunteered at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in the Altar Guild Society, Religious Education Program and the Doers Club. Her other long-time passion was volunteering at the Hastings Lake YMCA to lead group sessions of the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program. She is preceded in death by her brother, parents and both husbands. She is survived by her five daughters, Roxanne Morse, Lisa Jackson, Jan Struck (Ed), Jennifer Akin (Steve), and Julie Peterkort as well as eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her final resting place will be with her first husband at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, CA. A memorial mass in her name will be said at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Chicago IL.

Kevin James Wold, age 59, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 4, 1961 in Waukegan to George and Margaret (Schrimpf) Wold.  He is survived by his wife, Valerie, who he married 20 years ago on August 26, 2000 in Richmond Center, WI; his four children, Scott (Brittany) of Arizona, Steven (Caitlin) of Colorado, Jordan (Ana) Seger and Natasha (Kevin) Pendergast; his six grandchildren, Ava Pietrowski, Kali Pietrowski, Brett Pendergast, Kylie Wold, Joshua Sotelo, and Vera Seger; and his siblings, Robert (Lynette) Karr, Steven (Cathy) Karr, Debra (Tom) Krueger, Kimberly Phelps, and Terrance (Tracy) Wold.  Kevin was preceded in death by his parents. Kevin adored his Grandchildren, playing guitar, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Helping anyone he could. All funeral services were held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.