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.  

Scott W. Harrington of Cape Coral, FL passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 62. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Stephany Christiansen-Harrington, and daughter, Meg M. Harrington. Scott is lovingly remembered by his sister Linda Harrington-Croft, cousin, Daryl Johnson, brother, Andy Tsengouras and family, Karen Pond, cousin, and many more. Scott was born on September 24th in Chicago to Edward and Marilyn Harrington. He had two siblings, Eddie Harrington and Linda Harrington-Croft. He graduated from Niles West High School in 1976. Soon after, he joined a new start-up company, Enterprise Services Inc (ESI) where he started his customer service and IT career.  Through this company he met many great friends and traveled to most states.  In 1989 he married his love, Stephany Christiansen.  In the 1990’s, this company was acquired by McKesson, where Scott moved up to management and led the customer service department for many years. In 2013, he joined CDW Inc., as a Configurations Supervisor. However, after a move, in 2016, to Cape Coral Florida, he joined 21st Century Oncology, where he worked as a level one Tech. Advisor. 

His pride and joy is his daughter, Megan and his love for Stephany.  Scott loved technology, music, scuba diving, cooking, charity and most of all people. He was a positive, warm person who loved everyone he met. There was hardly a person who did not love Scott upon meeting him. He was the life of the party and pushed people to try new things. He was active in the Exchange Club of Grayslake for many years, as well as helping at events through the Grayslake Lions Club and Cape Coral Irish Club. It was his dream to move and retire in Florida. He touched many lives through his 62 years and will continue to be lovingly remembered. 

There will be a virtual service in the coming weeks. Please watch social media or reach out to family for the date. A celebration of Scott’s life will be announced at a later date. 

Charles “Jerry” Kramer, 85, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 25, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Mary Kramer.  Jerry was a veteran having served with the US Air Force.  He worked at the Cook County Courthouse for many years.  Charles enjoyed bowling, was a die hard Cubs fan, and was well known for his sweet tooth especially Jolly Ranchers, jelly beans, and chocolate.  Jerry is survived by his daughters Debbie (James) Bruebach, Beth (Larry) Padilla, and Angie (David) Padilla, his grandchildren Monica Daletski, Jessica Daletski, Jamie Bruebach, Emma Bruebach, Avery Bruebach, Morgan Padilla, Jaden Padilla, Manuel Padilla, Madison Padilla, and Landen Padilla, his great-grandchildren Brody Padilla and Bentley Padilla, and his sister Fran Schatz.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maureen Kramer, and his sister Elsie Mitchnick.   A memorial visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 1:00pm until 3:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association www.stroke.org.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Connie Henderson died peacefully on July 12^th, 2020 in Chicago, IL.  She was 92 years young. Connie was born on February 17^th, 1928 in Flint, MI to parents Forest and Norma Fournier.  She grew up in Sebewaing, MI and later attended Berea College in KY.  After marrying David Henderson, Connie worked in the medical and educational fields before turning her focus to homemaking.  In subsequent years, Connie gave freely of her time teaching others to knit, dance and appreciate the music of the Big Band era, where she loved showing off her encyclopedic knowledge of the American Songbook.  She was also an avid traveler, whitewater kayaker, beauty queen, teller of naughty jokes and the baker of the best sourdough bread on the planet. Throughout her life, Connie was blessed to have many devoted family members and friends.  She used to say this often; “There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.” Connie is survived by her son Scott Henderson of Grayslake, IL; his wife Susan Henderson; their children Tyler Waugh, Max Henderson and son in-law Al Carlson. She is preceded in death by her husband David Henderson; her son Michael Henderson; her brother Richard Fournier; her father Forest Fournier; her mother Norma Fournier and her brother Douglas Fournier.

A memorial service will take place sometime in the spring wherein all are welcome to celebrate Connie’s wonderful life.  In lieu of flowers, kindly contribute as able: Payee; College of Lake County Foundation, 19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, IL 60030 Memo; Connie & Michael Henderson Jazz Preservation Fund

Recent recording of Connie: https://youtu.be/Gx8An90gCCg

Remigio M. Payawal, age 80, of Gurnee, passed away Saturday June 27, 2020 at 12:17am, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 4, 1939 in Sta. Ana, Pampanga, Philippines to Santiago and Catalina.  In 1973 he came to America and worked as an accountant until retirement in 2003.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie, whom he married on January 25, 1970 at Sta. Rita de Casia Phil-Am Life Parish, Quezon City, Philippines; his children, Paul (Judy), Allan (Mary Grace), Marjorie, Joseph (Liezl), John James (Alexa); his grandchildren, Jessica, Jaison, Ryan, Trinity, Brennan, Bethany, Calvin, Vanessa, Carson, Vivian, Adelyn, Everly, Otis; his brother Nicanor (Onita), and sisters, Concepcion, Victoria.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Felicidad and Rosita.  His life will be celebrated in memory of the love for his family and his happiness around them.   A funeral mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, July 3, 2020 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road in Gurnee, IL 60031 followed by a visitation from 12:00pm until 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.