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Steven J. Leider

Steven Jay Leider, 71, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home in Grayslake. Born in Morton Grove, Ill., to Marion (Haupt) and Richard Leider, he graduated Forest View High School in 1966. He then married Margaret “Marti” McAteer on Nov. 25, 1972. Shortly after, with the support of his family, Steve opened Leiders Garden Greenery. Over the next four decades, he grew into an integral piece of the Grayslake and St. Gilbert’s communities. In addition to 60-hour weeks in the greenhouse, Steve volunteered for church committees, coached numerous soccer and basketball teams, and built a loving family alongside a successful business. Steven is survived by his three children, Megan (Tom Henkey), Brian (Caitlin Zvoleff) and Nicholas (Megan Weekley); partner Diane Lyle; sisters Cathie Burns (Al), Sue Devanie (Terry) and Chris Bohlmann (Mike); and two golden retrievers, Dylan and Daisy.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Ill., from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Ill. Flowers or a donation to the Mart Leider Foundation, a family-run charity supporting children of cancer patients, would be appreciated. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.StrangFuneral.org.

Norma Jean Palazzolo

Norma Jean Palazzolo, 76, a resident of Racine and formerly of Round Lake, IL, passed away at Ascension Hospital in Racine, WI. She was born January 24, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Marvin and Bonnie Chaffin. Norma was a bus driver for the Lake County schools for over 10 years. Norma is survived by her children Bonnie (Antonio) Ortega, Nora (Mitchell) Basham, Lora (Bob) Collins, and William Joseph “Bud” (Lori) Palazzolo, her 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and her siblings Joanna (Larry) Hoene, George (Tammy) Chaffin, Michael (Jean) Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Joseph Palazzolo, her brothers Harold, Larry, and Marvin Chaffin, and her grandchildren Robert and Stephanie Basham. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday July 6, 2019 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held after the services at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Zachary “Zak” J. Verge

Zachary “Zak” J. Verge, age 52, a resident of Ingleside, passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1967 in Waukegan to Donald and Rita (Lechelt) Verge. Zak was free spirited with big personality. Hard working and self-reliant, Zak was very loving to his wife. He enjoyed riding his Harley. Zak is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jeannette Verge, two aunts, and extended family in Nova Scotia, Canada. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, with the funeral service commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Mildred E. Vesely

Mildred E. Vesely, 101, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at her home. She was born August 5, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Emil and Susan Kardosh. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 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 Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held after the services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mildred’s name to Hospice Promise Foundation c/o Star Hospice 1790 Nations Dr. Ste. 205 Gurnee, IL 60031. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Patricia A. Morris

Patricia A. Morris, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born July 13, 1945 in Mishawaka, IN to Glenn and Mildred Hedman. Patricia is survived by her son Michael (Bobbi) Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Morris, and her brother Arthur Hedman. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 9:00am until 11:00am with the service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held after the services at East Fox Lake Cemetery in Round Lake, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Gail F. Grantschnig

Gail F. Grantschnig, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail’s memory to Sisters of Charity BBM of Dubuque, IA, Boxer Rebound of Ringwood, IL or American Hearing Organization of Elgin, IL. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Rudolf E. Malz

Rudolf Erich Malz, 81, of Hainesville, passed away June 19,2019 at his home. Rudy was born on January 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Rudolf and Erna (Mudroch) Malz. He attended Valparaiso University. Rudy worked at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago for many decades. He was an active member of Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and was involved in their Social Justice Committee and children’s education. Rudy loved singing and was a member of many choirs over the years, including Bel canto Chorus in Milwaukee. He enjoyed gardening and especially loved roses. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. He particularly enjoyed his trips to Germany to visit family. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters more than anything.

Rudy is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer (Rex) Williamson of Williamsville, IL and Leslie Malz of Arlington Heights, IL; two granddaughters, Hannah (Aaron) Foss of Sandwich, IL and Rebecca Williamson of Williamsville, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothea (Walt) Muente and Dolores (Herb) Stride; one brother, Manfred (Marilyn) Malz; and his former wife and friend, Sandra Malz.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. A memorial visitation and service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the memorial service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee or Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Harriette A. Heppner

Harriette A. Heppner, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Warren Barr in Highland Park, IL. She was born July 4, 1934 in Bartlett, IL to Louis and Hattie Heppner. Harriette had attended Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake. She is survived by several first cousins in the Midwest, and her caregivers and friends Don and Marie Newby. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Myron Heppner. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held after the services at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Elgin, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Round Lake/Fox Lake Rotary Club for the Children’s Neediest Fund. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Lourdes J. Calulot

Lourdes “Ending” Juralbal Calulot, 81, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away June 1, 2019 at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born May 8, 1938 in Matayumtayum, Tarlac Philippines to Hermogenes Juralbal and Marcelina Martinez. Ending was a loving mother who managed to raise her kids on her own. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and adored her great-grandchildren. Her passions included cooking, sewing, and watching Filipino soap operas. She also had a green thumb and enjoyed planting roses, money trees, and fortune plants. She shared these passions and touched so many lives, and she has been respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her former husband Lolito Calulot Sr., her children Marivic (Cipriano) Espino of Las Vegas, NV, Mildred (Erwin) Santiago of Round Lake, IL, Medilyn (Tim) Whitelock of South Korea, Marites (Rainier 2007) Medrano of Round Lake, and Lolito (Madelyn) Calulot Jr. of Helotes, TX, her grandchildren Lauren Medrano of Round Lake, IL, Erwin (Ryma) Santiago Jr. of Gurnee, IL, Meghan (Viktor) Ascencio of Round Lake, IL, Liezel Calulot of Helotes, TX, Kristen Espino of Las Vegas, NV, Jerwin Santiago of Round Lake, IL and Lindel Calulot of Helotes, TX, her 4 great-grandchildren Reign, Naomi, Penelope, and Zoey, and her siblings Adoracion Juralbal of Quezon City, Philippines and Filipina Guzman of Matayumtayum, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rosalina Sahagun, her brothers Felino Juralbal and Rogelio Juralbal, and her son-in-law Rainier Medrano. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 10:00am until 2:00pm with the memorial service beginning at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.parkinson.org. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Linda C. Devine

Linda C. Devine, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home. She was born September 21, 1950 in Bronx, NY to Nicholas and Gertrude Custis. Linda is survived by her daughters Dianna Watschke and Nicole (Brian) Molinaro, her grandchildren Christian and Grace Watschke and Rylie and Morgan Molinaro, her sister Joanne (Ronald) Russo, and her nephews Ronald (Dana) Russo and Michael (Katie) Russo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ronald, her brother Richard, and her partner Ed Hall. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, 19, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save-A-Pet 31664 N. Fairfield Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Karen A. Winandy

Karen A. Winandy, 70, a resident of Highland Park, IL, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL. Karen was born June 16, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Therese and Joseph Winandy. Karen is survived by her siblings Victor (Mary Kay) Winandy, Tim (Joanne) Winandy, Janice (David) Adkins, and Jody Veesenmeyer, her nieces and nephew Alecia (Dale) Marson, Jeffrey (Angela) Veesenmeyer, Amy Winandy, Kristy (Marko) Dugandzic, and Jacklyn (Matt) Stephany, 1 great-niece, and 7 great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law Lew Veesenmeyer. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The burial service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:00am at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Carol Olson

Carol P. Olson, age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lutheran General Hospital. She was born May 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Rudolph and Margaret Staats. Carol is survived by her children, Julie (Bill) Klicka and James K. Olson Jr., her grandchildren, Tyler, Maggie, and Jaimie Klicka and Garrett Olson, her brother, Ronald (Barbara) Staats, her brother-in-law, Richard (Tiffany) Olson, her sister-in-law, Sharon (Sergio) Pierluissi, and her niece and nephews, Cathy Blais, Rickie Olson, James Olson, Sergio Pierluissi, Clif Pierluissi and Steve Towers. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Olson and her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 1:00pm until1:30pm with a funeral service commencing at 1:30pm at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church 29700 N. St. Mary’s Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048. Interment will follow the services at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Denise L. Shefka

Denise L. Shefka, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home. She was born November 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to John and Eleanor Powers. Denise is survived by her children Theresa (Jon) Leopold, Lyle Shefka, and Brian Shefka, her grandchildren Evan and Maggie Leopold, her siblings Pattye (Ed) Plants and Donald (Judy) Powers, and her sister-in-law Eve Powers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Shefka, and her brother Dennis Powers. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2019 from 10:30am until 11:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2019 at 12:00pm at the St. Gilbert Catholic Church in the chapel, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held after the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Vickie L. Hernandez

Vickie L. Hernandez, nicknamed “Nanny”, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry. From her birth on December 3, 1950, she nourished everyone around her with love. She enjoyed being a caretaker to her five children, along with her nine grandchildren. Nanny enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her loved ones. Nanny was a caring, selfless, resilient, and loving mother and grandmother. She was a true-blue cubs fan, as well a San Francisco 49er’s fan. Thankfully, she was able to see the Cubs win the World Series in 2016. Vickie is survived by her five children, sons, Robert (Penny), Wayne (Kim), Michael (Jessica), Richard (Melody), and daughter, Pamela (Chris); siblings, Trudy, Debbie, and Wayne; and nine grandchildren, Alexis, Ashley, Danielle, Nicole, Autumn, Zoe, Cody, Mirissa, and Hazel. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Phylis Buehler, and siblings Tony, Roseann, and Fred. Vickie touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be deeply missed by all that were grateful to have known her. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.com.

Clinton W. Ramsey

Clinton W. Ramsey, age 85, of Grayslake, IL, formerly of Scottsdale, AZ and Mt. Prospect, IL, Adams, WI, the oldest son of the late Clinton and Louise Ramsey, sadly departed to his heavenly home to join his wife, Marian Ramsey of 65 years, on Saturday May 25^th 2019. Clinton was preceded in death by brother, Wallace Ramsey and sister Mary Ellen Ramsey. Clinton is survived by 2 daughters, Christine Ramsey, Cheryl (Ramsey) Thomas and son-in-law Charles Thomas. Clinton also leaves behind 2 grandchildren, Joseph and Jenna. Clinton is also survived by brothers, Clyde, John, Gail and Archie, and 2 sisters, Loretta and Diane. Clinton had 4 brother-in-laws, 2 sister in-laws, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Clinton was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, caring father-in-law and a great friend to many people. He was a great role-model to his daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. Clinton was a leader in the communities he lived in by serving as Chairman of the Board of several homeowners associations. He was passionate about the Chicago Cubs, football and golf. He also had a great sense of humor and pride for his accomplishments. The family has requested that donations may be made to either the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. In memory of Clinton Ramsey at AHA.org or Lung.org. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Christopher Juarez

Christopher Juarez, age 36, of Round Lake Beach passed away on June 2, 2019 in Gurnee, IL. He was born on January 29, 1983 in Chicago.

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Debra Juarez; sisters, Angela (Jennie) Juarez, Katherine Juarez, Dejah (John) Juarez Padon, Christina (John) Juarez Durante; Life-Long Friend, Crystal Brage; grandfather, Stanley Szczesniak; nieces and nephews, Mac, Zoe, Makenna, Arianna, and Raymond; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Patricia Szczesniak and Celia Juarez.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Edmund W. Carey

Edmund Walter Carey, 93, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born October 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Marie Carey.

Passing away at 93 years young, Ed left his mark on everyone he met. Known for his keen sense of humor, his ‘Careyisms,’ or favorite sayings, will live on forever. Ed often joked that he was so old that when he was born, the Dead Sea was just sick.

Ed was a handyman, willingly volunteering to help family and friends with renovation projects. He “left a little blood on every job” at many basement remodels, deck constructions, and other home improvement projects.

Ed loved to spend time with his friends, family, and grandchildren. He was quick to pour you a drink, ask you to “cop a squat,” and would tell best stories about growing up in a Chicago hotel and his time in WWII. Aside from being a walking encyclopedia, he was also the reason his children passed their high school algebra classes.

Edmund is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 33 years, Janet Knight-Carey, his children Jennifer (Jeremy) Laffin, Julie (Mark) Boyer, Lisa Carey, Debra (Jack) Clark, Robert (Dana) Carey, Lori Egan, and his 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Alice, and his brothers Jules and Gene. A private service will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery this summer followed by a celebration of his life where all of his favorite foods (ribs, cupcakes, ham sandwiches, Old Fashioneds, and Snickers bars) will be served, just as Ed would have wanted.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight of Wisconsin https://www.starsandstripeshonorflight.org/ or the Alzheimer’s Foundation https://www.alz.org/illinois . 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.

Ronald D. Gardner

Mr. Ronald Dean Gardner of Grayslake, IL., and formerly of Benton, KY, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 29, 2019. He was 78 years old, born in Barley, California February 23, 1941. Ron was an over-the-road and local truck driver for over 40 years. He was a “Friend of Bill W.” for 35 years. He enjoyed attending retreats at Villa Desiderata with the spiritual guidance of Father Lutz and Brother Pat. He was a member and officer for over 10 years of the Draffenville Lyons Club. Ron is known for touching so many lives with his caring and encouraging words. He was known for giving the shirt off his back and opening the doors to anyone at anytime who needed a friend. You knew you were one of his favorites when he used his witty sarcasm, accused you of cheating at Yahtzee, or you were honored with such terms of endearment like “brat” or “big dummy.” Ron will always have a special place in all our hearts. Ronald Gardner was survived by his wife, Patricia Gardner (Dauskurdas); one son, Ed (Sheena) Gardner of NC; six daughters, Luanne (Ricky) Sellers of TN, Kimberly (Mike) Powers of IL, Joanne (Dwayne) Curtis of NC, Debbie (Jeff) Frazier of IL, Melissa (Jon) Wise of IL, and Liz (Steven) Hill of IL; 14 grandchildren, Daniel (Nicole) Ellis, Allison (Chris) Grantham, Tiffany (Chris) Burnette, Jessica (Thomas) Reynolds, Eric Sellers, Mike (Lindsay) Powers, Gabe (Jennifer) Powers, James Powers, Ashly Frazier, Kaitlyn Frazier, Kali Frazier, Matthew Wise, Joseph Wise, and Shane Hill; five great-grandchildren, Cameron, Lexy, Ava, Madeline, and Lucas; and many nieces and nephews. He was extremely proud of all of his children and grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Prayers will be said at the funeral chapel on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a procession to church where a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gilberts Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Donations can be made to Melissa Wise and will be used for sponsoring Villa Desiderata retreat participants in need. 863 Chesapeake Trail, Round Lake Heights, IL 60073. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Joseph G. Dinklenburg

Joseph George Dinklenburg went home to his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on May 26, 2019 in his home surrounded by his wife, Anne, & two daughters, Lisa & Shelly.

Joe was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1937 in Libertyville, IL to George & Elizabeth Dinklenburg. He was a paratrooper in the 82^nd Airbourne Division of the Army, stationed in Germany from 1954-1957.

Joe, known as “Joe the Barber”, spent 61 years cutting hair at “Jim & Joe’s Barber Shop” with Jim Barrett in Ingleside, IL.

He liked building and flying remote controlled airplanes, and was an avid golfer since 1958. Joe was a big Chicago White Sox fan and he took his wife, Anne, & his girls to weekly games at Comiskey Park. They also took many car trips to the West coast to visit family & ski the Sierra mountains. Skiing was another avid sport Joe loved to do with his girls. It wasn’t unusual to see Joe driving around town in his MG convertibles. He loved his sports cars.

Joe and Anne were happily married for 59 years, and loved to spend time together in the islands of the Caribbean.

Joe said that he had always looked at the end of his earthly life with dread. He shared during his illness that it was the opposite and that it was one of the best times of his life, getting closer to God and all of his loved ones, sharing memories and life experiences. Even in the pain he was calm & peaceful. He knew that his Lord, Jesus Christ was beside him & carrying him through the difficulties. Joe wanted people to know that we don’t have to be afraid when we die. The Lord is with us always when we trust in Him.

Joe is survived by his wife, Anne, his daughters, Lisa (Bob) Robinson, Shelly (Jim) Hastings, grandchildren, Sarah (John) Morley, Katy Hastings & Rob Robinson, great grandchildren, Jimmy & Vivi Morley, brothers John & George Dinklenburg and many brothers & sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews & friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, George & Elizabeth Dinklenburg, parents-in-law, Raymond & Mildred Shebesta & beloved sister-in-law, Susie Shebesta

Special thanks to the kind & caring Advocate Hospice nurses, Sandy Krischka & Sandy Soderberg.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 4:00-8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:30 am at St Bede Church, 36455 N Wilson Rd, Ingleside, IL. Luncheon to follow mass at CrossView Church, 750 Highview Dr, Antioch, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Joe’s name to: Special Olympics IL – Region B, Jordan Feldman, Director, 103 Schelter Rd #25, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Marie T. Caviness

Marie Therese Caviness, 76, a resident of Round Lake, passed away May 28, 2019 at her home. She was born September 19, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Michael William and Lucille Martha (nee: Strzycki) Tunick. Marie was a lover of nature and enjoyed taking photos of the beauty surrounding her . She loved to travel and was an avid reader even cofounding the Lakeside Readers Book Club. Most of all, Marie loved spending her time with family and friends. Marie is survived by her husband of 31 years, Lewis, and her sister Linda Tunick of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

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