Conrad S. Udelle, age 85, a resident of Mundelein, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born March 4, 1934 in Chicago. Conrad worked for Hollister for many years in the accounting field, but left in the early 80’s to enter into a completely different profession by opening up a small computer store, ICV Data Center, in Mundelein. Over the years he provided computer solutions “For Business and Professionals” in the Northern Illinois area while inspiring others to follow a path in the emerging technology industry.  Conrad is survived by his three children, Ed (Lori) Udelle, Jim (Theresa) Udelle and Kim (Bill) Tunberg and his three grandchildren, Amber Udelle, Matthew Tunberg, and Michael Tunberg. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steve Udelle.  A visitation and memorial service are scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM with the memorial service commencing at 5:00 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

Sherry Lee Messer, 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away December 24, 2019 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born December 12, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI.  Sherry is survived by her husband of 50 years, Brian L. Messer Sr., whom she wed on August 16, 1969, her daughter Kimberly D. (nee: Messer) (Robert) Sobczak, her son Brian L. Messer Jr., her grandson Jack G. Visnjevac, her sisters Susan I. (nee: Doddington) Lambert, Jean A. (nee: Doddington) (Brian) Heino, her brother Bradley C. Doddington, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.  Sherry battled Alzheimer’s for 10 years and was able to laugh and enjoy things to the very end.  She will be deeply missed.  She was preceded in death by her parents Orrin G. Doddington and Norma J. (nee: Denton) Doddington and her son Eric G. Messer.  A private celebration of life with close family and friends will be held on January 11, 2020.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s 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.

Edward Skowron, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home.  He was born November 28, 1935 in Chicago to William and Helen (Kolodziej) Skowron.  Edward loved all Chicago sports teams, bought lottery tickets daily, and played the slots.  He also enjoyed reading just a sports section of the paper. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy, whom he married on July 30, 1966; four children, Joan (Jim) Swanson of Arizona, Mary (Tim) Kain of Illinois, Len Phelps of Illinois and Lisa (George) Strauss of Illinois; his grandchildren, Jason Kain of Illinois, Eddy Phelps of Pennsylvania, Alan Phelps, Josepheen Strauss, Daniella Strauss and Bradley Strauss, all of Illinois; and his great-grandchild, Korben Kain of Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Loida; one brother, Bill (Moose) Skowron; and one sister, Jean Matuszewski.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road in Gurnee, IL with funeral mass commencing at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Marytown. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Loida B. Phelps, age 65, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 7, 1954 in the Philippines to the late Alfredo and Florida (nee Castillo) Busa. Loida was married on July 31, 1982 in Chicago and is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Leonard Phelps; her pride and joy twin sons, Alan Phelps of Chicago and Edward Phelps of Philadelphia; her siblings, Anicia (Sonny) Tulod and Mariano Busa. In addition to her parents, Loida is preceded in death by her beloved son, Lawrence Phelps and cherished brother, Conrado Busa. Aside from being a devoted mother and wife, Loida was hardworking, compassionate and empathetic. Nursing was much more than a career for her, but truly her calling. She genuinely cared for her patients, making them laugh and smile while helping them recover. Loida was always in the kitchen cooking and baking as her children grew up. Whether it was for family and friends, coworkers or her very appreciative neighbors, her famous Filipino dishes and desserts were always sought after. As busy as she was, Loida was dedicated to her faith, prayer group and parish, sharing her passion with others through her voice in the church choir and during celebrations like the annual Simbang Gabi (Advent Mass), a unique Filipino tradition of celebrating nine-day novena of Marian masses to heighten our preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as her patients, family, and anyone she met. While caring for everyone else, Loida never forgot to make time for herself. She loved gardening, enjoyed traveling while keeping in touch with family and friends all over the globe. Loida was a fitness enthusiast and loved to dance, always trying to get others to join her in a group fitness class or lighting up the room with her simple presence, especially during Zumba. Please join us in celebrating her life. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd., Gurnee, IL followed by 10:00 am funeral mass. Burial will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Loida at donate3.cancer.org. For more information, please visit www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.

Nancy Noel Siedlecki (1955 – 2019)

Nancy Siedlecki, age 64, of Spring Grove, passed away unexpectedly in Lake Villa, IL on December 19, 2019. Nancy was born on December 12, 1955 in Evanston, IL and was a long-time resident of Lake Villa. Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Howard Siedlecki, children Nicole (Kevin) Mazur, Brandon Brecheisen, Steven (Debbie) Siedlecki, and her cherished grandchildren Teegan Mazur, Sierra Siedlecki, Brooke Siedlecki, and Ryan Siedlecki. Nancy also leaves behind a large extended family and many close friends.

Nancy followed her passion to become an interior decorator, receiving her decorating degree from Sheffield School of Interior Design. In 1994, Nancy established her very own home staging, redesigning and decorating business, “Image of Excellence”, and most recently received her certificate for “Color Consulting” which led to the spectacular color on a Grayslake Landmark on Center Street. Prior to that, she was employed by Baxter Healthcare in Deerfield, IL and Saint Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL.

Nancy enjoyed many vacations with her family, including international adventures, family campouts in the RV, snowmobiling in the Northwoods, Easter weekend retreats and creating unforgettable memories in the “Up North” cabin for Thanksgiving. Her labor of love and natural talent was beautifying their home and yard – she would spend endless hours diligently working with meticulous results. Nancy was an active parishioner at St. Gilbert’s Church in Grayslake, IL.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Patrice Lindeman, her brother Robert Lindeman Jr. and her darling infant grandson, Bryce Mazur. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 between 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:30am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Advocate Children’s Hospital Park Ridge Attn: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge IL 60068.

Bryce Quinn Mazur passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019.  He was not alone and lovingly carried to Heaven by his grandmother Nancy.  We were blessed with him June 28^th of 2018.  “Brycy” was the son of proud parens Kevin and Niky (nee: Brecheisen) Mazur of Lake Zurich.  He will be deeply missed by his adoring sister Teegan Mazur, his grandparents Jeffrey and Diane Quinn Mazur and Howard and the late Nancy Siedlecki, his great-grandmother Patricia Quinn who will be praying for him.  “Brycy” was the loving nephew of the late Megan Mazur, Jamie Mazur, Kevin and Sarah Mazur Kolcz, Brandon Brecheisen, and Steve and Debbie Siedlecki.  He is also survived by cousins Kaden Kolcz, Sierra, Brooke, and Ryan Siedlecki and loved by countless great aunts and uncles.  He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Betty Elizabeth Siedlecki  “Brycy” was the adorable glance and could melt your heart and steal it in just one look.  Curious to a fault with the energy of three, his hugs were precious and warm.  Dangling earrings and silly noises caught his attention and being chased was his favorite pastime.  He has burned a spot in our hearts forever!     A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 27, 2019 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:30am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advocate Children’s Hospital Park Ridge Attn: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 1775 Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Anthony Karl Stanley, age 57, of Gurnee, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville from cancer.  He leaves his loving wife, Kathie; daughters, Dawn and Melissa; grandchildren, Colton, Zoe, Landry and Noel; brothers, Pat (Debbie), Mike (Debbie), Nick (Paula); and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Polly; brother, Rusty; and granddaughter, Olivia.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Helen Frances Killian, age 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. She was born September 27, 1927 in Highland Park to Dominic and Frances (DeMilio) DeSanto. Helen loved gardening; baking for her family; her church family; and generously donating to her church food pantry. Helen is survived by her three children, Gregory (Barb) of Arizona, Susan (Carl) Walliser of Mundelein, and Nancy (Mark) Szerszen of Buffalo Grove; her grandchildren, James (Nora), Heidi (Mike), Jack (Alicia) Emilie, Ashlie (Tim) and Adam; five great-granchildren, Henrick, Charles, Addison, Ellie and Camden; two sisters, Terry (Helmut) Appelt of Grayslake and Rosemary (Bill) Pacella of Burr Ridge; and 37 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 31 years, John; one sister, Mary; and five brothers, Albert, James, Frank, Sam and Edward. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 West Erhart Road in Mundelein. Interment will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road in Libertyville. Memorials in Helen’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Donald Hilmer Kolseth, 91 passed away December 15th at Warren Barr Lincolnshire. He was born on April 3, 1928, in Chicago to Esther Kristina Kolseth nee Nilsen and Knut Hilmer Kolseth. Don graduated from Steinmetz High School (Chicago, IL), and graduated from the Illinois Institute of
Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduating from college, Don served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria. After his Army service, he worked for Hotpoint, a division of General Electric. In 1956, he married Ginny and they raised their family in Bellwood, IL. Don was transferred to Louisville, KY in 1968, where he continued to work for General Electric in the refrigeration dept. until his retirement in 1993. They retired to Lake Geneva, WI, where Don enjoyed pursuing his hobbies of woodworking, furniture making, woodcarving, stain glass, hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling, and most of all spending time on Geneva Lake with his family. His love of practical jokes and dry sense of humor will be missed, but have been passed onto his grandchildren.

Beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginny” Lee Kolseth nee Dobbs for 63 years, loving father of Donna (Peter) Eckert, Kurt (Mary Kay) Kolseth, proud grandfather of Lee Eckert, Melanie Eckert, the late Linda Eckert and the late Benjamin Kolseth, brother of Janice (late Edward) Kotas, Roger (Louise) Kolseth, and Dale (late Karen) Kolseth, and uncle to many. A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring in Lake Geneva. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Illinois Special Olympics at https://www.soill.org/. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Delores (Dee) M. Costello passed away peacefully at her beloved home on December 13, 2019.

Dee was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul J. Costello (PJ), and her significant other Richard (Dick) Rollins.  She was also long predeceased by her parents Elmer and Florence Gardt, her brothers Jack and Paul Gardt, and her sisters Maxine and Jacqueline Gardt, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana.   Dee was the proud mother of Patrick J. Costello and adored her almost-children Kim and Jim Rollins, their sons and family, all of the Pawlak family, the twins, Emma and James Reilly, and her personal assistants Jennifer, T’Angela, D’Esther, Christine, Irene, and dancing Toni. 

Dee was born on March 22, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and attended Northside High School where she was a baton twirler, majorette, and on the women’s basketball team [that lost 22-2 [(with Dee scoring the only two points)].  After turning 18, Dee moved to St. Louis where she was employed by the Department of Defense (DoD) as a stenographer secretary.  In St. Louis, she met her future husband, PJ, and they married soon after in 1946.  She became an Army officer’s wife for the rest of her life and followed her husband to bases and assignments all over the world – Fort Harrison, Fort Hamilton, Fort Dix, Fort Wadsworth, Fort Hood, Fort Sheridan, the Occupation Zone of Japan, The Presidio of San Francisco, Reno, Washington, DC, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Chicago, and finally Lake Forest, Illinois.  She never complained when she moved as she always looked at the change as a new adventure despite living out of boxes for years and years.

Dee proudly worked as an Executive Secretary for the DoD, the Department of the Army, Imcera and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, and finally Abbott Pharmaceutical, finally retiring when she turned 75.  She was a devoted worker who loved her many jobs and bosses, and many the day saw her bringing work, along with typewriter and files, home because she wanted things to be perfect and “just so” for her bosses. 

After PJ passed in 1978, Dee was involved with the Lake Forest WAND group and eventually started going out with the girls, dancing the night away at the Chevy Chase Country Club and downtown Chicago.  She also returned to playing bridge, golf, and tennis.  She was always exploring new horizons.  She was a proud member and former officer of the Antioch Women’s Club.

Dee traveled the world visiting family and friends, and going on adventures with Club Med in the Caribbean and Mexico.  She marveled at tea the Ritz in London and loved overseas travels with PJ and Dick, and having adventures with her friends (and son), including trips to Maui, Edinburgh, Williamsburg, Tokyo, Coral Gables, New York City, Carmel, and her much beloved Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  Dee could shop in any language and she always just loved sitting on the beach or by a pool and getting the sun (and having a pina colada or diet coke). 

Wherever she went, Dee was always glamorous and elegant.  Later in life, she could even wear sweats and look amazing and “put together”.  She loved dressing up, wearing earrings, having her hair and nails done each week, and up to her 80s, she wore three to four inch heels – she could make them click on the hard wood and could twirl like crazy on the dance floor.  There was no challenge that she wouldn’t take on. 

Dee was a good friend – a bright light – to many and especially treasured Gerry and Chuck Suhling, Kim and Jim Rollins, Sean and Kate Reilly (and the twins), Dr. Mark Rudberg (her miracle worker), and her long-time neighbors.  She loved sports, especially the Bears, the Bulls, the Blackhawks, the Cardinals/Yankees, and Notre Dame, and was always watching games while doing her ironing.  She loved the boys especially the guys of the Washington Irish rugby team and she would flirt into her 90s even when she was in a chair.  Although she had suffered a debilitating stroke five years ago, Dee battled back when the doctors gave her little chance of recovery.  She showed them what a determined, feisty, and loving spirit could do.

Dee was known to host parties at her house – her home that she built and bought – and was always having bridge parties, football parties, holiday functions, and simple get-togethers.  If there were only four people coming, it was too few, and she always made her guests feel as though they were the most important guest in her home.  If it meant that she could be surrounded by friends, laughing, playing bridge or poker, betting on the horses, or bowling or golfing, she was going to do it.  The word “no” was not in her vocabulary.  Later in life, she loved having a pina colada on the beach or lifting up a glass of champagne or even having a pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day, and she was never one to miss a party or event. 

Dee would be pleased to know you stopped for a moment to think of her the next time you spend the day on the links, shuffle the cards, open a bottle of champagne, or gather with friends and family for a party – knowing she will always be with you in spirit.

Visitation will be at the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, on Thursday, 19 December, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with services at the funeral home on Friday, 20 December, at 11:00 am.  Burial will follow at Fort Sheridan Post Cemetery in Highwood.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.strangfuneral.org. For information, please call 847-223-8122.

On Thursday, November 28, 2019, Nancy Wachter Rolison, loving mother of two children and grandmother of five, passed away at the age of 74.

Nancy was born on January 19, 1945 in Geneva, IL to Frederick and Lucille Moore Wachter. She graduated from Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette, IL before attending Michigan State University (MSU).  At MSU, Nancy studied Journalism and was actively involved with the Tri Delta Sorority both during her collegiate years and the years following. Nancy met her future husband Fred Rolison at MSU and they shared their love for MSU and all their college friends. She then attended The International Institute of Interior Design in Washington D.C. and truly found her passion in Interior Design. 

Nancy was an entrepreneur before it was cool to be an entrepreneur and became adept at rehabbing houses with her husband Fred.  She opened and operated a successful boutique gift store, Multiple Choices, in Winnetka, IL, while simultaneously operating her own interior design firm, Nancy Rolison, ASID.  Her design work and clients spanned the country in private residences, corporate offices, hospitals, resorts and personal yachts.  Nancy was recognized for her interior design work by being published often in Better Homes and Gardens and other design publications.  She was also involved in philanthropy via her varied roles with the Evanston Women’s Club, Junior League and Evanston Hospital Ball Committee.

Nancy had a passion and love for all things related to design whether it be interior design, clothing, floral arrangements and gardening.  She loved to cook and particularly enjoyed hosting dinner parties at her home.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Frederick, and her mother, Lucille (Moore) and her two loving puppies. She leaves behind two children Whitney (Rolison) (Tim) Schorr and Derek (Nancy) Rolison and five grandchildren Kendall, Cassidy and Parker Schorr and Nora and Jack Rolison, her sisters, “the Wachter girls”, Lily Gaines, Merry (Kraig) Dippold, Betsy/Liz Lewin, Maggie Wagner and brother Peter (Yukiko) Wachter.

Coinciding with her 75th Birthday, The Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020, 2pm-5pm at The Vine Restaurant, 101 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association and PAWS Chicago. Posted in Obituaries