Paul Prause, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Burr Oak Assisted Living in Genoa City, WI.  Paul was born August 30, 1931 in Ullersdorf, Germany to Paul and Maria Prause.  He was an avid chess player, enjoyed walking, eating out for dinner and breakfast, and getting together with his family for birthdays and celebrating Christmas.  Paul is survived by his children Gabrielle (Sam) Mudrak and Connie (Mark) Gorsky, his grandchildren Kelly (Scott) Makela, Steven (Heidi) Mudrak, Samantha (Jon) Blanc, and Adam Gorsky, his great-grandchildren Kaarina and Kamryn Makela, Aiden, Hannah, Elliott, and Hadley Mudrak, and Josephine and Gavin Blanc, his 3 brothers, and many nieces and nephews in Germany.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his 3 sisters, the mother of his children Margot Prause, and his longtime companion Carmelita Giron.  A visitation and funeral mass are scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 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.

Katherine Bystricky, 79, of Gurnee, IL, was born to eternal life on August 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on June 28, 1941 in Poland to Józef and Rozalia (nee Matyasik) Dawiec and immigrated to the United States when she was 21 years old. She married Cyril Bystricky, and traveled the world with him, in service of our country, until his retirement from the United States Army.  They settled in Highwood, IL where she worked tirelessly managing their home, and helping to raise and to provide for their two daughters.  Her life was characterized by her dedication to her family and to her faith.  Her warm, inviting smile lit up a room and she will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Katherine is survived by her children Katherine (Daniel) Clancy and RoseMary (Ross) Adams, her grandchildren Bryan Clancy, John Clancy, Meredith Clancy, Katherine Adams, and Jack Adams, and her sister Anna Weglarz of Poland.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cyril M. Bystricky, her siblings: Jan, Maria, Wladyslaw, Józef, Stefania, Apolonia, and her cousin John Jeziorski. A visitation and funeral Mass are scheduled for August 20, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with the Mass commencing at 11am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be privately held at Fort Sheridan Cemetery in Highwood, IL. The funeral Mass will be live streamed through St. Gilbert’s Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/StGilbertChurch/.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Memorial donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Richard E. Smiley was born to Jean Keller and Harold Smiley July 11, 1938 in Chicago, IL. After High School, Richard entered the U.S. Air Force and after basic training took as many of the Military equivalence exams as he could. He was sent directly to flight school and became a pilot of multi-engine aircraft. He achieved the rank of Captain. During his service, he lived on the Makah Nation reservation with his then wife Pat. He became a strong member of the tribe and was given the name of “Golden Eagle.” He and Pat lived on the reservation as housing on the base was limited. Predeceased members of Richard’s family are: Father, Harold Smiley, mother, Jean Keller Smiley, son, Richard E. (Rick) Smiley. Surviving members are wife, Kathleen, son, Terry Smiley, Grandchildren, Yolanda, Angela, Richard III, Daniel, Zachary, and Chloe Rose. After his military service he became a pilot with a United airlines affiliate San Juan Airlines based out of Port Angeles, WA.  He longed to go back to Illinois and when he did return, he was a pilot for various corporations and charter companies. Concurrently, he was owner and operator of Smiley Interiors, a drywall construction company in Lake County Illinois. His firm specialized in high end homes along the north shore. During that time, he married Kathleen. They lived in the Fox Lake, then Spring Grove and finally in the Grayslake areas. Rich loved to spend time in his wood shop making clocks of all kinds, furniture and home decorations. His shop was immaculate. One of his neighbors remarked once that Rich has the only workshop with crown molding in in. He also loved to spend time tending to his beautiful lawn and trees. Another of his neighbors remarked that Rich’s lawn looked like a golf fairway. Rich will be buried on the Makah reservation in Washington state as a member of the Makah tribe, with full tribal and military honors at a date to be announced.

Anthony “Tony” J. Ciro III, a resident of Elmwood Park, IL passed away August 7, 2020 in Chicago, IL.  He was born July 14, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Patricia and Anthony Ciro.  Tony was a veteran having served with the US Navy.  He enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan.  Tony is the loving son of Patricia (Jack) Roche and Anthony Ciro, the loving father of Angelica Klask, the loving grandfather of Kohen, Kale, and Lilly Looney, the loving brother of Trina Ciro, Michael Ciro, Tracy Wittenhall,  and Annette Ciro.  He is also survived by his step-sister Nicole Roche, his half-brothers Anthony, Joseph, and Chris Ciro, and his aunts and uncles Mike and Cathy Hopp, , Sandra Hoffman, Noreen Hopp, Sam Ciro, Darlene Ciro, and Wayne Ciro, his cousin Chris Heniff and many cousins, and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Beverly and Albert Hopp, his paternal grandparents Margaret and Anthony Ciro, and his uncle Richard Hoffman.  All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held at Fort Sheridan Cemetery in Highwood, IL.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to help pay for funeral costs by going to Trina Ciro’s facebook page and donating.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

James D. Mowery, Jr., age 64, a resident of Round Lake Heights, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born October 8, 1955 in Chicago to Darlene and James Mowery, Sr. Jim was a member of St. Philip’s Church. Jim never had or wanted for much. The love and time spent with family filled him with something money could never buy, in turn he was rich. His kids and grandkids could never do anything wrong, so they never felt rejected was important to him. He had a humor and wit that was one of a kind. He gave up painting and bravely followed his passion for antiques. He loved a healthy political argument and a good card game.  Jim is survived by his wife of 35 years, Katherine, whom he married on February 4, 1989 in Waukegan; his father, James D. Mowery, Sr.; his children, Jill (John) Birdwell of Grayslake, Thomas (Rubi) Heater of Waukegan, James D. Mowery, III. of Round Lake, Jennifer Mowery of Antioch, and Jessica Mowery of Waukegan; his grandchildren, Joshua Wolff, Jacob Gerfen, Darrel Greer, Camryn Mowery, Lylah Birdwell, Jesse Birdwell, and Corey Birdwell; his great granddaughter, Alaya Birdwell; his siblings, Debbie (Mike) Suhajda, Thomas (Edwina) Mowery, Andy (Debbie) Mowery, and Amy (Phil) Brines; aunts and uncles; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mom, Darlene D. Mowery; and his stepmom, Kathleen Mowery.  A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A private family funeral service will be held, due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Woodruff, Cornelius Leroy (Woody) passed away quietly in his sleep on 08/12/2020. He was born December 18, 1922 in Burlington Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Frances and Darcy Roy Woodruff; 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and grandson Barry Woodruff.  Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Ruth A. (LeDain) Woodruff, his son, Stephen Roy (Marilyn), daughter Tamara Frances Lowy (Leo), 3 grandchildren Sean Shubin (Tami), Sami Meier (Erik), Lee Woodruff and 2 great-grandchildren Hannah and Alex Shubin. Never one to be idle, he’s been employed since he was 15 years old. Highlights of his life include, WWII submarine veteran, Market Manager, Real Estate broker, Photographer and Mailman. In his retirement he found enjoyment driving a school bus. He was a member of the American Legion Post and VFW of Libertyville, also Hope E.P.C. church. You will be invited to a celebration of life ceremony in the future.

Josefina Arias Sanchez, 102, passed away on August 6, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Josefina was a loving homemaker and devote Catholic that treasured spending time with family, kids, and friends. She was a wonderful cook that made delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. Josefina created beautifully detailed pulled thread (drawn fabric) and cross-stitch embroidery items. She also enjoyed making baby garments for her kids and grandkids, crocheting, gardening, singing, storytelling, and had a delightful sense of humor. She truly loved the performing arts and liked going to plays and dance productions. Josefina also enjoyed going to the cinemas and watching Spanish telenovelas. She lived a happy, rich, long life and will be missed dearly by all those that loved her. Josefina was a loving mother to Catalina (Cathy), Esther, Victor, Alfredo and Jose Sanchez, Maria Waryck, Concepcion Murillo, and Carolina Martinez. Josefina especially adored holding infants and she got her fill with 31 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 54 great-great-grandchildren. Josefina was preceded in death by her husband Lorenzo Sanchez, Juan Arias (father), Joaquina Garcia Arias (mother), Ramona (sister), and her son Rigoberto and daughter Maria Christina Sanchez.

Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.  

Janet K. Hannan, 76, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at her home August 6, 2020. She was born in August 1943 to Victor and Francis Marek Kosilla in Tarrytown, New York.  Janet attended Sleepy Hollow High School in Tarrytown, NY before meeting her husband, Donald C. Hannan, while they both worked for General Foods. They had three children Mark, Donald and David. She was active in their children’s schools and athletics while growing up in Ossining, New York and Freehold, New Jersey. As well as being an active member of her parish teaching religious education classes. She especially enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting and school events.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years Donald C. Hannan; their children, Mark (Kristin) Hannan of Grayslake, Donald R. Hannan of Grayslake and David (Sherry) Hannan of Grayslake; grandchildren, John, Michelle and James all of Grayslake; her sister Joanne Knapp of Moresville, NC and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Victor and Francis Kosilla as well as her grandson, William Hannan and brother in law, Jon Knapp.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am  with a memorial service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.    Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Leonard “Len” J. Stang Jr., 50, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 19, 1969 in Shields Township, IL to Leonard Sr. and Anna Dora Stang.  Len enjoyed bicycling and was an avid Notre Dame fan.  Len is survived by his daughter Kathleen Stang, his siblings George (Kirk Nagel) Graham and Phil (Amy) Graham, his nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his extensive network of close friends that were always willing to help.  A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday August 8, 2020 at 2:00pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church 15000 Wadsworth Rd. Wadsworth, IL. The church is only allowing 75 guests for the memorial service. Please email strangfcc@sbcglobal.net or call (847)223-8122 to leave your name, phone number, and email address for contact tracing. This is a requirement of the church and is necessary to attend the services.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. 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.

Moreno, Johnathon Paul of Mundelein. John was born October 4, 1976 in Kansas City, MO to Mary V. (Hunter) Meyer. He passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Wauconda, IL. He liked alternative, heavy, and power metal music, surrealistic art, horror stories, and horror movies. John is survived by his mother, Mary (Hunter) Meyer, brother, Micheal Moreno, step sister Lauren (Meyer) Alexander, and step brother Ian Meyer.

Memorial will be held Sunday, August 16^th at the Moraine Hills State Park, 1510 S. River Rd., McHenry, IL at the Pike Marsh Picnic Shelter between 1PM to 4PM. Service at 2PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Rosecrance Foundation at online at https://rosecrance.org/foundation/give/ , or by mail to: The Rosecrance Foundation, 1021 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

Dorothy Ann Vogel, age 89, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1930 to Frank and Katherine (nee Schmidt) Hertel in Grayslake.  She graduated from Grayslake High School and worked for many years at the Grayslake Gelatin Company.  She belonged to St. Gilbert’s Leisure Club and Prime Timers.  She married Gerhart Vogel on August 12, 1950, they shared 57 years together before his passing in February of 2007.  Dorothy loved to bake and cook.  She was a kind hearted animal lover, whose top priority was spending time with her family. 

Dorothy is survived by her children, Donna (Bob) Lindh of Grayslake, Don of Oklahoma, Cindy (Mark) Stolz of Grayslake, and Rick (Sharon) of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Christi Lindh of Grayslake, Jason (Valerie) Lindh of Grayslake, Brian Vogel of Oklahoma, Tyler Vogel of Oklahoma, Sarah Stolz of Chicago, Lauren (Nick) Preston of Volo, Teagan Vogel of Grayslake, and Zack Vogel of Grayslake; her great grandchildren, Max, Samantha, Jaxon, and Leo; and her brother, Norman Hertel of Grayslake.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 sister, Marian; and 1 brother, Ralph. 

Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cemetery in Fremont Center, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to Animal Education and Rescue.  For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.