Edward W. Mayer, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 4, 2019 at Manorcare in Libertyville, IL.  He was born January 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to Franz and Helen Mayer.  Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elaine Mayer, his children David (Elizabeth) Mayer, Michele (Christobal Roman) Mayer, Christine (Michael) Danter, Edward (Karen) Mayer Jr., and Michael (Laura) Mayer, his grandchildren Matthew and Daniel Mayer, Nicole Roman, Andrew, Nicholas, and Elise Danter, Julia, Caroline, Patrick, and Mikey Mayer, and his brother Frank Mayer.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:00am at Prince of Peace 135 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL.  Interment will be held after the services at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

William “Bill” J. Vance Jr., 86, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, IL.  He was born January 13, 1933 in Chicago, IL to William and Ruth Vance.  Bill worked as an electrical engineer for Hewlett Packard for over 25 years, was a devoted Catholic, and was a veteran of the US Army.  Bill was a devoted husband of 58 years to Anne Vance, a loving father to Eilleen (Joseph) Kerby, Bill (Amy) Vance, Michael Vance, Suzanne Vance, Theresa (Chris) Manley, Annemarie Vance, and Karyn (Greg) Formica, and a beloved grandfather to 14 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Joseph Vance, and his grandson Joseph Vance. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held after the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Lonnie E. Hironimus, age 80, of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.  He was born July 3, 1939 in Waukegan, IL.  Lonnie was an avid Cubs fan who also loved to read the Chicago Tribune and play cards.  He was a member of Tavern Owners Association of Lake County and was the past owner/operator of the Cottage Tap.  He is survived by his wife, Sue, whom he married 59 years ago on August 13, 1960; his children, Lynn (John) Salisbury of Gurnee, Craig of Woodstock, Brad (Nicki) of Grayslake and Kurt (Lisa) of Grayslake; grandchildren, Jenni, Austin, Allison, Gage, Casey, Kyle, Matt, Jason, and Abby; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Katelyn.  Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Florence Hironimus, and one granddaughter, Falynn.  Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019 starting at 10:00am with a short service at 11:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or to Hospice Alliance, Inc. in Kenosha. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto http://www.strangfuneral.org.

Ronald G. Kern, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 23, 1934 in Oak Park, IL.  Ronald was a veteran having served with the US Army National Guard.  He was a member of the Franklin Park Lions Club and worked as a salesman of building materials.  Ronald was the devoted husband for 61 years to Elaine (nee: Cabay), whom he wed on May 17, 1958, the loving father of three daughters Karen (Mario) Gumino, Jean (James) Mackowiak, and Patricia (James) Swan, proud grandfather of Stevie (Lenny), Shawn, Heather, Michele, Ronnie, Zack (Mary), Brian, and Becky, and great-grandfather of Jesse.  He was preceded in death by his parents Gustave and Wilhelmina (nee: Hollinger) Kern, his brother Raymond (Joan) Kern, and his sister Virginia Try   A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  Memorials may be made to the Lions of Illinois Foundation.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Eugene Albert Schmidt, 84, of Grayslake passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.  He was born December 23, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI, to Albert and Hazel (nee Burns) Schmidt.  He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan.  He loved his church and was involved with ministries of the eucharist.  He also loved to travel, but, most of all, he loved spending time with his family.  Eugene is survived by his children, Terri (Steve) Payton of Rochester, WI. Mike (Sherri) of Austin, TX, and Debbi (Andy) Wysocki of Lake Villa; grandchildren, Justin (Trsit)  Payton of Milwaukee, WI, Nicole (Jeremy) Copley of Johnsburg, Jessica Wysocki and Chris Wysocki, both of Lake Villa; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Kyle, Jasmyn, Mia, Lazarus, Noah, Yohana, Jacob, Joshua and Jameson; and one sister Janet Kramer of Manitowac, WI.  Eugene was predeceased by his parents and his wife of 58 years, Rita. A visitation and funeral mass are scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2019 from 9:00am until 10:00am with the mass at 10:00am at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 West Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060.  A luncheon will follow from 11:00am until 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul. All 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.

James Jasper Bledsoe, age 89, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville.  He was born March 14, 1930 in Chicago to William J. and Anna L. (nee Beyer) Bledsoe. James was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.  He owned his own music store, Bledsoe’s Waukegan Music Mart for over 20 years.  He also had his own band, “The Executives”, and was a member of the Lake County Federation of Musicians for many years. He retired from H. A. Friend Company after 15 years of service. James is survived by his wife of 69 years, JoAnn, whom he married on September 16, 1950 in Ingleside; his children,  Kate Rafferty (Ron Mills) of Florida, Timothy (Heather) of Gurnee, Steven (Leslie) of Texas and Lynn (Don) Rathunde of Tennessee; grandchildren, Jacob (Karen) Grandchamp of California, Lauren (Jacob) Dahlquist of Lake Villa, Andrea (Vince) Bellante of Wisconsin, Daniel of Texas, Allison (Matt) Post of Texas, Julie (Jeff) Briggs of Texas, Rebecca Rand of Grayslake, Jon (Amanda) Rathunde of Tennessee, Zackary Rathunde of Tennessee, Holly Rathunde of Batavia and Owen Rathunde of Tennessee; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Bill.  A family celebration of life will be held at a future date.  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.

Paul Wayne Migasi, age 76, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  He was born May 31, 1943 in Chicago to Walter P. and Maude (Cain) Migasi.  Paul was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73 and a veteran of the United States Army.  He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Lobitz and grandchildren, Jarrett Lobitz and Jackson Lobitz;  his brother, Dennis (Marlene); and his loving partner, Theresa Migasi.  He is further survived by his stepchildren and step-grandchildren, Ronald (Wendy) Benjamin; Denise (Michael) Mitchell and their children, Shannon, Brandon, Shane, Nicholas; Stephen (former wife, Catherine) Benjamin and their children, Emily and Nicholas; Catherine (Dan) Cunningham and their children, Amanda and Danny; Michelle (Lance) Nelson and their children, Ronald Thill and Lauren; and great-grandchildren, Penelope (Stephen) and Emmitt (Michelle).  Paul was preceded in death by his siblings, Merle (Jerry Nelson), Art (Louise), Fay (Robert Stanley), Diane (Roy Neumann), Richard (Pat), Patsy (Robert Glanville), Linda Payne and Michael (Deborah); and grandchild, Aaron Benjamin.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The visitation will continue on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9:00am until the time of the mass at 10:00am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road in Gurnee.  Interment will take place on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 1:00pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road in Elwood. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Stanley J. Szczesniak, 92, a resident of Lindenhurst since 1958, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at his home.  He was born November 8, 1927 in Chicago to Joseph and Marie Szczesniak.  Stanley was a veteran of the US Navy having served as a Fireman.  He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for over 40 years.  Stanley was family focused and enjoyed being surrounded by his family and hosting the holiday and family gatherings.  He also liked gardening, basketball, watching football, and chess.  Stanley is survived by his children Debbie (Raymond) Juarez and Bill (Janet) Szczesniak, his grandchildren Angie and Katie Juarez, and Kathy (Andrew) Brown, his great-grandchildren Arianna and Raymond, and his sister Marianne Harms.  He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, his grandson Christopher Juarez, and his sister Florence Szczesniak.  A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am at Prince of Peace 135 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046.  Interment will be held after the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital.  All 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.

Roy F. Jarrett, 85, passed away at his home in Grayslake, IL, on Monday November 11t, 2019.  Roy was born January 17th 1934 in Bancroft WI. Roy was a loving and dedicated husband to his late wife Joan ( Tatum ) Jarrett. Roy was also a loving father of two children, daughter Kathleen (Jarrett) White and son Daniel Jarrett. Roy also had two grandchildren Daniel Mullins and Keith White, and a great grandson Dexter Jarrett Mullins (son of Daniel Mullins). Roy was a long time employee and retiree of Olympic Packaging where he worked in the “Die Room” as a Die Maker. Roy was also an avid trapshooter, fisherman, and collector of U.S. coins. He was a member of McHenry Sportsman’s Club in Johnsburg IL. and also Bristol Shooting Ranges of the Kenosha County Conservation Club in Bristol WI. Roy also was a long time community member of Lake Mason Campground in Briggsville WI where he spent most of his summers. Roy was also confirmed in the Catholic faith in 1992 and he was a long time attendee of St. Gilbert’s church in Grayslake. Roy is survived by his two children Kathleen and Daniel, his two grandchildren Daniel and Keith and his great grandson Dexter, Brother Henry and sister Unice. He was preceded in death by his parents Orla and Margaret Jarrett, his wife Joan, sisters Irene, Leona, Mary Lou, and Inez, and Brothers Bob, George, Charles, Albert and David. A visitation is scheduled for  Tuesday November 19, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Bevidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow the service at Avon Cemetery in Grayslake.  Pizza afterward at Bills Pub North following the conclusion of services on Wednesday.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. Posted in Obituaries