Julie A. Ridge, 34, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville, IL. She was born December 26, 1984 in Chicago to Randy and Patty Ridge. Julie was a member of Independence Park in Chicago and Warren Special Rec. She participated in the Special Olympics enjoying the ice skating, broad jump, and other track and field events. Julie is survived by her mother Patty Ridge, her father and step-mother Randy (Sherry) Ridge, her siblings Greg (Ashley) Ridge, Scott Ridge, Alex Mikrut, and John (Molly) Mikrut, her beloved friends Kim Fratus and Kevin Thomas, and she was a cousin and niece to many. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2019 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm with a family remembrance starting at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. Donations may be made to Smith Magenis Research Foundation at www.smsresearchfoundation.org. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Gerhardt Henry Linnemann
Gerhardt “Gerry” Henry Linnemann, 76, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL. He was born April 5, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Elizabeth Linnemann. Gerhardt was a graduate of Luther North High School. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam War. Gerhardt was a former and active member of St. Johns/Ascension Church in Niles and a current and active member of Lord of Glory in Grayslake. He was a former member of the Winnetka Lions Club and enjoyed photography and traveling. Gerhardt is survived by his wife of 52 years, Becky, his children John Gerhardt (Rita) Linnemann and Ruth Joann (Daniel F. II) deBoer, and his grandchildren Abigail Linnemann, Anna Linnemann, Daniel F. deBoer III, Edward James deBoer, and Sophia Marie deBoer. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2019 from 9:00am until 10:30am with the memorial service commencing at 10:30am at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church 607 W. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held following the services at Skokie Memorial Park in Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lord of Glory Church. 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.
Denise Schlappi
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, Denise Schlappi, daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, and grandmother moved on to Glory at the age of 63. We chose to Celebrate Denise on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Living Waters Assembly of God in Grayslake at 3:00 PM. This Celebration was a time for us to remember all that God accomplished in and through her! You may view the service here: https://youtu.be/aKpn0_P8pIk
Born April 1, 1956, Denise was one of nine children born to Frank and Patricia Lemcke of Hoffman Estates. In 1983, at her family’s home and surrounded by her loved ones, she married her husband of 36 years, Cecil Schlappi; together they raised their children to honor and love God. Denise’s children and her grandchildren were her joy and will be her legacy! Her daughter Elizabeth, Buffy, Weaver is waiting for her in heaven. She is survived by her son, Jim and his wife Julia Weaver along with their children Montgomery, Max, Michael, and Madelyn; her daughter, Erica and her husband Brandon Adkins and their children Elizabeth, Jacob, and Caleb; and son, Karl and his wife Kelli Schlappi along with their children Logan, Madison, Kolton, Peyton, and Trenton.
Throughout her life, Denise excelled in multiple careers, although her favorite job was that of a mother and grandmother. The love she had for her children fueled her passion to work with all children. This love compelled her to pursue her calling to lead children’s ministry and Christian school administration, and to teach young children! Every opportunity she pursued was firmly rooted in her identity as a daughter of the Most High God and Denise was proud to tell others about Jesus and show them His love.
Over the last ten years, Denise battled Alzheimer’s with humor, grace, and courage. During this time, Cecil created numerous Memory Books for her. Each time family or friends would visit, he would take pictures and document the moments for her. He would then leave these Memories spread throughout the house for her to discover. As the days turned into months and then years, these memory books helped us all minister and care for her.
We would be blessed to include your memories of Denise in a Memory Book for the family. Please share your memory with us via email at: CelebrateMsDenise@gmail.com
One of Denise’s greatest joys was to share the love of God with children. What started as a dream to begin a Christian School at Living Waters, morphed into a full-blown love of teaching students to follow Christ. Along the way, the Lord positioned her for a time at Westlake Christian Academy in Grayslake. During that season, she not only spoke into the lives of countless students there, and was a catalyst in the growth of the school as a whole.
If you would like to make a donation in her honor, the family has decided to continue her legacy of loving kids by creating a scholarship fund at Westlake Christian Academy where they are committed to training, equipping, and preparing students to serve. You may do so online through the following link:
Midge Templin
Midge Templin, age 78, of Round Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born on May 7, 1941 in Chicago to Walter and Florence Grabow.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James; children, Steven Smith and Sherri Schmidt; granddaughter, Samantha Schmidt; siblings, Gary, Bonnie and Suzette. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Mildred E. Lewis
Mildred E. (Shipman) Lewis, age 88, of Round Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, September 13, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. The oldest of seven children, she was born at home on January 26, 1931 in Fountain Green, Illinois to Margie M. and Cecil A. Shipman Sr.
She married Marion W. Lewis on August 14, 1955 at the Christian Church in LaHarpe, Illinois. To this union were born four children Michael, Marshall, Melanie (Jeff Simonsen) and Michelle (Arthur Kempf). Mildred is also survived by six grandchildren Lisa (Sean Laffey), Mitchell, Carolyn (Gabriel Kuttler), Brian, Rachel (Rudy Castaneda) and Nicholas and five great-grandchildren: Emilee, Caden, Ethan, Dillan and James; her siblings, Cecil (Iola) Shipman Jr., Clifford Shipman, Janet Shipman, Henry (Sonja) Shipman, Shirley (Paul) Gorrell and Carolyn Read; and many nieces and nephews.
Mildred was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, blessed with a serving heart, joyful attitude and always putting the needs of her family ahead of her own. She is revered by her brothers and sisters who she loved dearly.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marion; her great-grandbaby, Kuttler; her brother Carl, her brother-in-law, Vernon, and sister-in-law, Jeannie.
A visitation is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Banks and Beals Funeral Home, 504 E. Main Street, LaHarpe, IL. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10:30am at the First Baptist Church of Carthage, 601 Main Street, Carthage, IL with the interment immediately following the service at Webster Cemetery. There be a visitation on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm at Indian Hill Bible Church, 36133 N. Fairfield Road in Ingleside, IL (847-546-8142) with a memorial service beginning at 6:00pm. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Pearl I. Nerroth
Pearl Irene Nerroth, age 94, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 25, 1924 in Chicago to George and Elsie (nee Krumrei) Scherer. Pearl was the long time owner of Nerroth’s Spot-Lite Food Mart in Gages Lake, Il. She loved and cared for her community greatly. Pearl was a proud member of St. Gilbert’s Catholic Church and a Lioness of the Gagewood Lions Club. In her free time she enjoyed volunteering, having luncheons with friends, and traveling around the world with her husband. Pearl had so much joy becoming a great-grandma. Her love and dedication to her family was known to all she met.
She is survived by her son, George of Lindenhurst; grandchildren, Daniel (Kathleen) of Libertyville, Michele (Kelly) Ambrosius of Kenosha, WI, and Katie (JB) Hanson of Lake Zurich; and great grandchildren, Cole Moeller and Avery Ambrosius, Alex, Ella, and Olivia Nerroth and Jacey, Colby, and Naomi Hanson; and she was well loved by her caregiver, Ty. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander; daughter, Kathleen; brother, George; daughter-in-law, Carol Jean; and her parents.
A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Clyde E. Jones Sr.
Mr. Clyde Elmo Jones, Sr., 92, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1927 in Montgomery County to John Carson and Beatrice Gertrude Shorts Jones. Mr. Jones was an active member and Deacon at Enon Baptist Church in Grenada and was a World War II Army Veteran. He retired as a machinist at the Teletype Corporation. Mr. Jones was an avid outdoorsman having enjoyed many days camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Annie Louise Massey Jones; three daughters, Peggy Burk(Jimmy) of Round Lake, IL, Myrtle Ann Palmer(Brian) of Enumclaw, WA and Barbara Hawkins of Lake Villa, IL; two sons, Charles Bruce Jones(Judy) of Royce, TX and Mark Jones(Karen) of Ingleside, IL; three sisters, Annie Shumate of Louisiana, Pearl Levinsky of Warwick, NY and Lucy Niper of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Clyde E. Jones, Jr.; two sisters, Lillian Minga and Thelma Carlton; and five brothers, J.B., Devo, Gilbert, Jack and Leonard Jones. A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow on Tuesday at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Willard J. Clauser
Willard J. Clauser, age 96, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 at Advocate Condell Hospital. He was born April 7th, 1923 in Chicago to David C. and Olive K. (Kaufman) Clauser. He was a veteran of WW2 and the Battle of the Bulge, where his strong faith helped him get through. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73, celebrating 75 years this year. He enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, tinkering with and building things, helping others whenever possible, but most of all he loved his family and grandchildren He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Barbara, whom he married on August 23rd, 1944; his son John, and his two brothers, George and Edwin. He is survived by his children, Greg (Paula) of Wildwood, and Bill and his fiancée, Susan, of Johnsburg, and Joe (Carol) of Gurnee, 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild all of whom he called George. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a funeral service commencing at 8:00pm on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment on Tuesday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Roger J. Skoglund
After 94 years of life the Lord called Roger Skoglund home on September 7, 2019. His life was filled with the love of family and friends and he will be missed. Not a day went by that he wasn’t brightening someone’s day with a good joke. He truly loved his family and made sure to pass on the legacy of love. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Mabel and Erik Skoglund, Roger was a WWII Veteran serving in France and Germany as an Artilleryman. As a teenager Roger traveled the Great Lakes on an Ore boat serving as a Merchant Marine. In 1950 Roger and his wife Mary Jane started a family in Gages Lake, Illinois where he resided until 2017. Roger was a Carpenter with Union Local No. 58 and he loved the out-of-doors whether it was fishing or hunting. He served as a scoutmaster for a local Boy Scout Troop 771 out of Gurnee, Illinois. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane, Mother, Father, Sister Delores, Brother Virgil, and Son Erik. He is survived by his daughters Pam (Gene) Kalvaitis, Claudette (Tim) Dirsmith, Marlene (Chuck) Zeiler, his Son Martin (Tammy) Skoglund, Grandchildren Jeremy Skoglund, Justin (Andrea) Skoglund, Zachary Skoglund, Graham (Valerie) Dirsmith, Garrette Dirsmith, Lindsay (Matt) Hustedde, Dane Zeiler, and 6 Great-Grandchildren Tucker Skoglund, Finley Skoglund, Ava Hustedde, Evie Hustedde, Margot Dirsmith, and Harper Dirsmith. To honor Roger’s life a memorial service will be held at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W Old Gages Lake Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 11:00 am followed by a luncheon. A visitation will be held at church on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Disabled American Veterans.org would be greatly appreciated.
Raymond Cooley
Raymond J. Cooley (CPD retired) age 71, August 29, 2019. Son of the late Raymond and Lillian (Schumacher) Cooley. Father of Kathleen (Jeff) Anderson and Shannon (Guadalupe Casillas) Cooley. Brother of Kathleen (Robert) Sharkey, Maureen (the late Keith) Hagen and Mary Anne Cannon. Grandfather of Jeffrey and Jessie Anderson and Lyndon and Brynn Casillas. Uncle of Mark (Anna) Sharkey, Michael (Kristina) Sharkey, Matthew Sharkey, Jeffrey Hagen and Brian (Caitlin) Hagen and their children Andrew, Scott, Brett, Caylee, Joseph and Bodhi. Cousin of many. Retired Chicago Police Officer, realtor, and former owner of Ray’s Red Hots (near Maxwell Street). Ray was also a noted coin and currency collector and will be greatly missed. All arrangements were handled by Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or log on to www.StrangFuneral.org.
Angel M. Gomez
Angel M. Gomez, 53, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home. He was born December 11, 1965 in Mexico to Erasmo Gomez and Maria Concepcion Espinoza. Angel loved work, music, dancing, food, and especially his grandchildren. Angel is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Gomez, his children Ana (Fernando) Vega and Angel (Alondra) Gomez, his grandchildren Gianni Vega, Christian Vega, Evan Angel Gomez, and Amaya Gomez, and his siblings Maria Gaudalupe, Erasmo, Maria Isabel, Alfonso, Socorro, Maria Concepcion, Maria del Carmen, Rosa Maria. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 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, September 14, 2019 at 11:00am at the St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Randall S. Kuras
Randall S. Kuras, 72, passed away August 29, 2019. A memorial visitation and service will be held Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.
Diane S. Gabl
Diane S. Gabl, 59, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. Memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA or the Lake County Humane Society. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Carol A. Mede
Carol Ann Mede, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 after a 19 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She had a positive attitude throughout her treatment and saw joy in each day. Family and friends were very dear to Carol, and she treasured the simple gift of togetherness. Being a wife and mother was everything she ever wanted, and she was blessed with a wonderful husband and daughter.
Carol was a graduate of Purdue University and worked in computer systems for Energy Absorption in Chicago. She married her husband Gary in 2000 and moved from Orland Park to Grayslake. She regularly attended St. Gilbert Parish, and volunteered countless hours at St. Gilbert School as well. Dancing to rock music and walking her dogs were among her favorite activities, and her endless energy will never be forgotten. Carol is survived by her husband Gary Mede, daughter Michelle Mede, parents Richard and Lucy Zaremba and sister Linda (Jeff) Gunderson.
Friends and family may visit on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:45 am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled to follow immediately after at 12:00 pm at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. A luncheon will follow the mass at Jimmy’s Charhouse, 1413 Petersen Road, Libertyville, IL.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Carol’s name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at https://www.pancan.org/donate or through the mail at 1500 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Additionally, donations can be given at the visitation. Make checks out to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.
Chad P. Nielsen
Chad Paul Nielsen age 42 of Buffalo Grove passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was a 1995 graduate of Buffalo Grove High School, Inbound Team Leader at CDW and Logistics Coordinator at Zebra Technologies, Chad was the beloved son of John (Mary) Nielsen IV. Loving brother of Natalie (Bart) Hoppe, Michele (John Treichler) Nielsen, John Nielsen V, Adam (Nicola) Nielsen, Kim (Joseph) Disalvo, Melissa (Brent) Dominowski, Todd Nielsen and Shelly (Bill) Salowitz and the uncle and cousin of many. He enjoyed camping, being outside and loved his family. His sense of humor left everyone smiling. Family, friends and others whose lives Chad touched are invited to attend his visitation and Life Celebration Service on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm until 7:00pm followed by a Life Celebration Service at 7:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The cremation will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
James W. Sassen
James W. Sassen, 88, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Libertyville Manor. He was born December 18, 1930 in Springfield, OH, to Aloysius and Ellen Sassen. James served for the Air Force during the Korean War, following his service he graduated from Xavier University in 1957 and later continued his education getting his Master’s degree two years later. He worked for over 30 years for Jesuit Universities. James enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and volunteering. James is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen, his children Timothy (Shelly) Sassen, Patrick (Betsie) Sassen, and Matthew Sassen, his grandchildren Trevor Sassen, Noah Montague, Tierney Sassen, and Connell Sassen, his brother Tom (Marty) Sassen of Vero Beach, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Roger Sassen. A visitation and memorial mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the memorial mass commencing at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Libertyville Manor 610 Peterson Rd. Libertyville, IL or the Society of Jesus www.jesuits.org. 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.
John H. “Jack” Idstein
John H. “Jack” Idstein, 91, a resident of Lindenhurst and formerly of Grayslake, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. He was born November 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Anna Mae Idstein. He was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church. Jack met his wife, Mary, at a local Young Peoples Club, where they both started their love for skits, etc. After moving to Grayslake in 1953, Jack sang in the Choir at St. Gilberts for over 50 years and was very active with the Knights of Columbus. Jack served in the United States Army. He began his career as a postal worker, then owned a Sinclair gas service station in Chicago with two of his brothers, and in 1963 he began his career with Frank G. Hough/International Harvester in Libertyville, where he retired from as a general foreman—all while supporting his wife and seven kids. He was involved with his sons in building 50 custom Lincoln log homes in the area. More recently he enjoyed community activities at Victory Lakes. Jack participated in the Rush University Memory and Aging Project.
He is survived by his children, John R. (Patricia L.) Idstein of Grayslake, Dorothy A. (Hershel) Green of Springville, TN, Kenneth J. (Ania) Idstein of Grayslake, Paul H. (Karen) Idstein of Canyon Lake, TX, and Margaret M. (Paul) Moore of Casa Grande, AZ; grandchildren, Karrie Idstein of Scottsdale, AZ, Khristine Idstein of Kenosha, WI, Hershel A. Green III of Washington, DC, John (Jennifer) Green of Saluda, VA, Crystal Green of Baltimore, MD, James (Arianna) Green of Santee, CA, Katrina (Russell) Laws of Henderson, NV, Thomas (Abbie) Idstein of Grayslake, Derek (Erika) Idstein of Waxhaw, NC, Isaac (Alex) Idstein of San Antonio TX, and Paul Moore Jr. of Casa Grande, AZ; and seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard (Geraldine) and Robert Idstein. He is preceded in death by his wife, MaryEllen, whom he married 68 years ago on September 9, 1950 in Chicago; his parents; two sons, Thomas M. Idstein and Daniel C. Idstein; grandson, Aaron Idstein; great-grandson, Hennessey Christian Young-Idstein; and brother, Joseph A. Idstein.
A visitation is scheduled for Friday, August 23, 2019 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm (wear your BIBS 😉 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 9:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Loann Werner
Loann Frances Werner, 86, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home. She was born November 10, 1932 in Waukegan, IL to Willis and Loretta Holt. Loann was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Eastern Star. Loann is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack Werner, her children Ray (Vickie) Crosby of Homer Glen, IL, Cindy (Steve) Landree of Waukegan, IL, Lori (Pete) Lambert of Genoa City, WI, Cathy (Larry) Larson of Crystal Lake, IL, Russ (Anita) Crosby of Alpharetta, GA, Jack (Barb) Werner of Lake Villa, IL, Jeri (Ray) Hardesty of McHenry, IL, and Bill (Melody) Werner of Lake Villa, IL, her 26 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, her 5 great-great-grandchildren, her siblings Jerry (Emmy) Holt and Bill (Barb) Holt, and her sister-in-law Bea Lagoo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother-in-law Ed Lagoo. A visitation and White Shrine service is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11:00am until 1:00pm with the service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Steven V. Brajcki
It is with great sadness that the family of Steven V. Brajcki announces his passing after a brief illness, on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 59. Steven will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Robert J. and Patricia A. Brajcki; his children, Cheri’ (David) Ferguson, Jessica (Robert) Berg, Stefanie, Ashley and Jason L. McWilliams-Brajcki; loving brother to Julie A. (James P.) Waterstraat and the late Robert M. Brajcki; fond Uncle to Bryan (Marcy) Waterstraat, Coleen (Michael) Watson and William Pissios; forever remembered by his grandchildren, Simona A. Berg, Maxwell R. Ferguson, Arabella A. Chonko and Ava M. McGinley; great uncle to Zoe A. and Asher M. Watson, Sylas J. and Elena C. Waterstraat. Predeceased by Katherine Kopoulos and survived by Candice Brajcki.
A private gathering was held for immediate family members that could attend; a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Patrick Burke Richards
Patrick Burke Richards, age 67, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1952 in Santa Monica, CA to Thomas E. III and Elizabeth A. (Burke) Richards. He is survived by his three children, Cathy (Tony) Gonzalez of Ingleside, Christy (Jorge) Martinez of North Chicago, and Drew (Dianna) Richards of Round Lake Beach; eight grandchildren, Danny Gonzalez of Ingleside, Gio Gonzalez of Ingleside, Tony Gonzalez Jr. of Gurnee, Adryan Gonzalez of Ingleside, Damien Urbina-Richards of North Chicago, Garbriel Martinez of North Chicago, Ethyn Martinez of North Chicago and Dakota Richards of Round Lake Beach; and three siblings, Michael (Joyce) Richards of California, Thomas IV (Donna) Richards of California and Janice Schindler of South Carolina. Patrick was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents and his brother, Thomas Richards IV. A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Visitation is from 11:00am until 1:00pm with the funeral service starting at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.