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.

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