Richard Ivan MacDuff passed away in the early hours of July 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.  Richard was born on July 1,1956 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Chicago, IL to his parents Richard and Rose MacDuff.

Rich is survived by his mother, Rose MacDuff; his son, Ronald (Molly O’Roark) MacDuff; his siblings, Robert MacDuff, Roger (Anne) MacDuff, and Rosanne (Jim) Sledz; his nieces and nephews, Richard (Skylar Johnson), Allyson, and Henry Sledz; Michael, Sean (Laura), Lauren, and Kate MacDuff; and, Daniel and Kevin MacDuff and Jennifer (Brian) O’Byrne.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard MacDuff; his brother, Ronald MacDuff; and his daughter, Marisa MacDuff.

Rich grew up with his three brothers and his sister in both Illinois and Delaware.  As the oldest of five, Rich always looked out for his younger siblings.  He was fortunate to have a large, close-knit extended family, forming many lifelong bonds.  While growing up Rich could often be found playing the guitar, swimming, or rebuilding a car engine with his father.  Rich’s father shared his love and knowledge of mechanics with Rich.  Side-by-side they rebuilt the engine to Rich’s first motorcycle and VW Bug.

Rich was a hard worker his entire life.  He got his first job bussing tables at Perkins Pancake House when he was 14 years old.  Rich was a man of many talents.  He was a machinist, a master carpenter, a livestock broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, an expert in everything retail, and a business owner.  He owned and operated the Red Rooster in Arlington Heights, Illinois, across the street from the old Arlington Racetrack, for five years.  He spent the last years of his life working as a store planning specialist at the Innovation Center at Walgreens, where he enjoyed several close friendships.

Rich’s greatest joy in life came in fatherhood.  His two children, Ronnie and Marisa, were truly the light of his life.  Rich took great pride in his children and always had videos and pictures readily available to help tell the stories of their accomplishments.

One of Rich’s defining qualities was his passion for what he loved, whether that be his family, his favorite music, or sports. He loved watching a game with his family or having a day out by the pool with a drink, listening to his favorite songs.  Rich was an early riser and loved nature.  He tried to identify every bird, mammal, and reptile that he spied in the backyard.

He was an engaged listener – if you had something new in your life or an interest to share with him, he wanted to not only hear about it, but learn about it too.

The ease with which Rich could enjoy life’s simplest pleasures was infectious. He loved a good book, an entertaining B movie, science fiction, space exploration and research, an ice-cold Bud Light, and a fresh peanut butter cookie.  He especially loved watching Marvel movies with his son and daughter-in-law, and football, college or pro, with his family.

Rich’s priority in his life was his family.  During the final eight years of his life, Rich lived with family members spanning three generations.  Rich excelled as a son, a brother (including in-law) and uncle in his loving, if crazy, household every day.  He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich’s memory may be made to a fund for his beloved nephew, Daniel MacDuff.  Donations can be made either by Venmo (@Bernadettesons) or mail (Bernadette Sons, 114 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068).  Any questions can be directed to Bernadette Sons at b.sons729@gmail.com.

Joseph E. Mazzie, 53, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away on July 15, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born December 24, 1970 in Chicago, IL.

Joseph was loved by many and  he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife Colleen Mazzie, his son Ryan, his parents George and Rose Robbins, cherished brother of Carrie (Tom) Abrams,  brother in law to Chris (Missy), Tim (Amy) , fond uncle of Brian (Haley), Kelli, Holly, Graham, and Eden, and  great uncle to Bentley and Lincoln. 

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday July 18, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 2:00pm. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday July 18,2024 at 2:00 PM.   All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Viktoria Golkosky, 69, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away July 13, 2024 at Advocate Condell Hospital I Libertyville, IL.  She was born November 12,1954 in Roznava Slovakia to Jan and Alzbeta (Tencova) Brostak.

Viki was kind, generous, patient, caring, giving, full of life and funny. She brightened up anY room she walked in. She loved children, especially her three grandchildren , Tunde, Reka and Mason, and she was passionate about teaching them both in Europe and here in the US. When she was younger, Viki loved to be in nature and enjoyed hiking and skiing. More recently, she loved talking with friends, listening to favorite songs, and spending time with family.

Viktoria is survived by her husband of 26 years, Joseph Golkosky, whom she wed on March 21, 1998, her children Eduard (Natalia) Breuer, and Lucia Breuer, her grandchildren Tunde Breuer, Reka Breuer, and Mason Breuer. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday July 17, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday July 18,2024 at 10:00 AM.   All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Mildred Ann Lee, 85, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away July 6, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 4, 1939 in Matoaka, WV to Eldridge and Savannah Vines.

Mildred loved gardening, reading, and hosting family gatherings.

Mildred is survived by her children Debbie (Bill) Vanderborg of Grayslake and Jim (Vicki) Lee of Kenosha, her 9 grandchildren, her 7 great-grandchildren, and her siblings Dathenal Beckner Princeton, WV and Parthena Walton of Grayslake, IL.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James H. Lee, her brother Samuel Vines, and her parents Eldridge and Savannah Vines.

All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Gwendolyn Rowe-Hall, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on July 1, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born on April 16, 1943 in Jamaica. Gwendolyn is preceded in death by her Mother and Father Norman Rowe and Beatrice Dixon as well as 9 siblings that she loved dearly. Gwendolyn leaves behind an abundantly large loving family. Timothy M. Boppart and Strafford K. Hall. Although divorced she remained friends with them both until her last day with us. Her children include Donna M. Phifer, Michell N. Williams, Lawrence A. Hall, and Christina M. Hall. Her Grandchildren include Trent I.J. Phifer, Nicolas L. Williams, Melissa G. Phifer, Jordan J. Williams, Malcolm M. Williams, Cortessa L. Witherspoon, Lisa M. Hall, and Guinevere Hicks. Her Great-Grandchildren include Braxton L. Williams, Makeda J. Phifer, Brennan H. Williams, Olivia Jean Williams, and Amelia A. Williams. Gwendolyn has many extended family members who love her and will miss her greatly. Including her nephew Kofi Nerumah-Young and nieces Marie Brutus and Simone Clark. The Newhouse family John and Terry Newhouse and their children Jack Newhouse Hawley Becks and Andrew Newhouse. Gwendolyn was the core of her family there are no words that can express how much she will be missed. She looked forward to the holiday, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas.  It gave her much joy to decorate her table in anticipation of the meal that her loved ones could reminisce about. Gwendolyn’s heart was abundant, of anyone in her life who needed her she was right there.  She was intentional about everything she did. That beautiful trait showed in every aspect of her life. Her work ethic was second to none, her love for her family gave her that drive. Every year while able to travel her children and grandchildren looked forward to the trips she would plan. Road trips that could never be forgotten and destinations that created a lifetime of beautiful memories. One of her greatest joys was making sure her grandchildren saw as much of the world as she could. She had a passion for adventure and was a daredevil at heart. She knew people through and through and would tell friends about the good she saw in every children and grandchildren.

A memorial visitation and service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12pm until 1pm, with a funeral service beginning at 1pm. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Mary Therese Jermalowicz, 90, a resident of North Chicago, IL, passed away July 7, 2024 at Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.  Mary was born October 4, 1933 in North Chicago, IL to Andrew and Mary Jermalowicz. 

Mary retired from AT&T/Illinois Bell after more than 30 years of employment.  She was a member of the Illinois Bell Pioneers and enjoyed volunteering at the North Chicago VA Hospital.  Mary enjoyed hiking, sewing, knitting, crafting, and Tae Kwon Do.

Mary is survived by her brother Dennis (Pat) Jermolowicz, her nieces and nephews Ann (Craig) Vogel, Andrew (Lavinia) Jermolowicz, Nancy Jermolowicz, and Mark (Sandra) Jermolowicz, her great-nephew, her 2 great-nieces, and her 2 great-great-nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rose Ann Jermalowicz, and her nephew Dennis Paul Jermolowicz. 

A visitation and funeral mass are scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 9:00am until 10:00am with the mass commencing at 10:00am.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. To live stream the mass click here: https://youtube.com/channel/UCMP0PFhS_wyXxgsTzbPEEyw. A celebration of life mass will also be held in the fall.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Shirley S. McRoy, age 86, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on July 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on December 11, 1937 in Woodstock, IL to John and Eleanor (nee Stenberg) Peters.  She was a long-time bookkeeper and personal assistant. 

Shirley is survived by her brother, David (Judy) Peters; her nieces and nephews, Dr. Kathleen (Rob) Harder, Kristy (Pat) McCreight, and Dan (Dana) Peters; and her sister-in-law, Kathy McRoy Dohr.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd “Mac” McRoy; and brother, Jack Peters.

A memorial visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. A memorial service will be held at the funeral chapel on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am.  Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Save-A-Pet, https://www.saveapetil.org/give-online/  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Charles “Chuck” Huber, 82, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, in Grayslake, IL, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on March 10, 1942, in Chicago, Chuck grew up in Spring Grove, where he spent many childhood hours on the Chain of Lakes, fostering a lifelong love of fishing.

Since the 1970’s, Chuck had been a well-known barber in the Round Lake area, owning and operating Chuck’s Family Hair Care for most of those years.  He was known for his kindness, infectious laughter, and dedication to his craft, family, and friends.

In his leisure time, Chuck enjoyed fishing and playing card games.  His friends and family remember him as a man who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met.

Chuck was predeceased by his father Charles Huber (1980), his mother Emily Huber (1984), and his beloved wife Donna Huber (2010).  He is survived by his sons David Huber, Christopher Huber, Ed Giesen, his grandchildren Logan, Cameron, and Olivia Huber, and his good friend and companion Roxie Bueschel. 

A visitation and a service to honor and celebrate Chuck’s life will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the service commencing at 12:00pm.  Interment will follow the service at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Chuck’s memory to support Alzheimer’s research or a charity of your choice.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. 

Barbara Jean Hacker, 80, of Mount Pleasant, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2024. Barbara was born in Miami, FL on October 16, 1943 to Charles and Lorraine Gunther. They moved to Mt. Prospect, IL where she would eventually graduate from Mt. Prospect High School in 1960. She met her future husband, Larry Hacker, in 1961 and they were married on November 2, 1963.  In 1973 they settled in Grayslake, IL, where they raised their two children and resided for 50 years until Larry’s passing in 2023. Barbara was a stay-at-home Mom who loved her family, wildlife, gardening, movies, but most of all, getting together with loved ones.

She is survived by her loving children Dan (Jennie) Hacker, Laura Bonadona, and 4 grandchildren- Jon (Sam) Bonadona, Nick Bonadona (Megan May), Melissa Hacker (Quinten Novak) and Allison Hacker. She is also survived by her loving in-laws: Barbara (Ken) Danielczyk, Marge Weigand, Dale (Pam) Weigand, Sue (Jack) Pruden, Charlie Harrison and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Larry, her parents, and her sister Peggy Ann.

A celebration of Barbara’s life is planned for Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00am –1:00pm with a brief prayer service at 1:00pm. Anyone wishing to honor Barbara’s life may donate to Blackdog All Breed Rescue in her memory (www.blackdogallbreedrescue.com) or your local animal shelter. For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Patricia M. Costabile, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 23, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born January 25, 1952 in Evanston, IL to Leroy and Janice Blinn.

Patricia loved raising her West Highland Terriers.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 45 years, Anthony Costabile, her sister Kathy Lee (Jeff) Issel, and her sisters-in-law Marie DeCaesar and Sandra Starky.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt Marjorie Rakos.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Ray “Nick” Thomas Nicholas, Jr., 70, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away June 21, 2024 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital in McHenry, IL.  He was born June 28, 1953 in Waukegan, IL to Ray Sr. and Willadene Nicholas.

Nick is survived by his childhood sweetheart, his wife of 50 years, Debra Nicholas, whom he wed on August 25, 1973 in Mundelein, IL, his children Amber (Jeff) Zei and Ryan Nicholas, his grandchildren James Grace and Laura Grace, and his sister Gayle Bohne.  He was preceded in death by his parents Ray Sr. and Willadene Nicholas, and his sister Sally Martens. 

Nick was a faithfully loving husband, an exceptional dad, and a fun-`loving grandpa. His devotion to his wife was an example to all. His creativity and big ideas made for fun childhoods for both his kids and grandkids. The title of Dad and Grandpa weren’t limited to them, as he was a father figure to many, and was well-known as “Grandpa Nick” to the kids’ friend groups.

Nick was a long-time resident of Grayslake, heavily involved in 4H and Boy Scouts, taking his first job as the neighborhood paper boy. He was small-town famous at 10 years of age, when he built an electric go kart with his dad. The wheels didn’t stop turning for him, as he continued to tinker and take on hobbies like antique restoration and making stained glass windows. With his invention of the Cutter’s Mate glass cutter in 1995, he began building what is now Creator’s brand, the family business. After 30 years of working for Imperial Crane as an oiler, he was able to retire and completely pour himself into this family business, which has expanded to include a diverse array of hobby tools.

Nick was actively involved in his church and had a knack for teaching children with his wife Debbie for over 25 years. His creativity made for amazing details for plays and events, whether it was gigantic planets hanging from the ceilings or a miniature roller coaster complete with flashing lights on the stage for Vacation Bible School. His stained glass artwork still hangs in the windows at Living Waters Church.

Nick always thought big, and his heart was even bigger. He was a friend to all who met him–gentle, humble, and incredibly funny. He showed the love of God through the way he lived his life and treated others, and he will be deeply missed.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Living Waters Church 525 N. Atkinson Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 at 10:30am.  The burial will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to College of the Ozarks https://www.cofo.edu/Development . Nick appreciated this college for its dedication to developing students to be of Christ-like character, skilled in a trade, hard working and patriotic. He visited to donate and demo his tools for the stained glass department there for the last three years.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Berta “Bea” L. Fitzgerald , 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 11, 2024 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She born January 22, 1943 in Riga, Latvia to Leo and Vera Libigs.

Bea is survived by her husband of 59 years Gerry Fitzgerald, her children, Kimberly (David) Anthony, Christine (Patrick) Albright, and Kevin Fitzgerald, her 9 grandchildren, Tony Loiacono, Erik Flores, Rebecca (Neil) Coulliard, Drew Loiacano, Steph Flores, Samantha Albright, Samantha Anthony, Grace Albright, and Avery Fitzgerald,  her siblings Laila (Don) Adams, Ina Libigs, Udo (Gloria) Libigs, Lora Colby, Al (Vicky) Libigs, Aelita Brown, Leo (Kathy) Libigs, and Yvette (Mark) Honey. Bea was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Vera Libigs, and her brother Ralf Libigs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

John Thomas Pedigo passed away peacefully at home on June 10th, 2024 at the age of 78.  John was born November 18th, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois.  He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School. His family later moved to Wildwood, IL and he graduated from Warren Township High School in 1963. John was drafted into the Army in 1966 and served two years including a deployment to South Korea.  John later worked with mainframe computers and business software programs. These became obsolete over time with advancing technology and he took on various jobs going forward. 

In his healthier days, John enjoyed gardening and spending his time at Marytown in Mundelein, as he was a devout Catholic. He also was proud of his Irish heritage and one of his fondest memories was traveling to Ireland with his sister Mary years ago.  John entered hospice care in early 2023, and his brother-in-law, Bill, cared for him in the home. 

John is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Isabelle Pedigo, and his sister Mary Herholz. He is survived by his brother-in-law, William Herholz, his nephew Shaun Herholz(Andreea) and his niece Cheryl Thackrey(Brian). Additionally, John is survived by two great nephews Elias and Evan, and two great nieces, Edelweiss and Katelyn. 

Wake and Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at St. Gilbert Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Wake will be at 10 a.m. and Funeral Mass following at 11 a.m. Burial will take place on Friday, July 5th at 12 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, IL. 

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Barbara J. Mikolitis, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 9, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born October 23, 1938 in Chicago, IL to William and Bernadette Starvel.

Barbara was an avid poker player and enjoyed travelling.  She was a wonderful aunt, godmother, grandma, GiGi., and a truly strong and loving mom.

Barbara is survived by her children Peter A. (Sharon) Mikolitis II, Laurie (Mike) Donovan, Julie (the late Ray) Johnson, and Mark Mikolitis, her grandchildren Abigail Mikolitis, Hailey Mikolitis, Peter A. Mikolitis III, Ryan (Samantha) Donovan, Lauren (Kevin) Ruta, Jillian (Sean) Canevari, Taylor Johnson, Emma (Evan) Bright, and Samantha (Jake) Mikolitis-Helder, and her great-grandchildren Brayden, Lela, Caleb and Ayden.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Peter A. Mikolitis, and her brother Robert V. Starvel DDS.

A visitation and funeral mass are scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Paul the Apostle 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031 from 8:30am until 9:30am with the mass commencing at 9:30am.  Interment will be held privately.   In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

To view livestream of the service click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/z-FU36fipGo?si=zqHz0mBHEZe6fiOT

Jochen “Joe” Schorler, 87, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away June 8, 2024 at his home. He was born July 24, 1936 in Erfurt, Germany to Kurt Bruno Hans Schorler and Elizabeth Frieda Thekla Graubner. 

Joe immigrated to the United States in 1959 and moved to Elgin, IL.  He was drafted into the United States Army in 1961.  Joe married Judy Rosquist in 1967 and celebrated 57 years of marriage.  Joe was an electrician by trade; he celebrated 55 years with the local IBEW 117.  Joe loved to fish and spent summers and fall fishing in the Upper Peninsula and Canada.  In his retirement, Joe traveled to all 7 continents with Judy.

Joe is survived by his wife, Judy Lee Schorler, his sister-in-law Renate Schorler, and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant child, his brother Manfred Schorler, his brothers-in-law Edward, John, and Walton Rosquist and his sisters-in-law Norie, Deanna, and Diane Rosquist.

All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.

Emily Lois Gallo, 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 8, 2024 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1942 in Cicero, IL to Richard and Helen Larson.

On September 26^th, 1964, she married Anthony Gallo, the love of her life. They lived in Schaumburg and raised three boys. On December 16^th, 1977, Anthony lost his life in the line of duty while working with the Schaumburg Fire Department. Emily remained in the village until 1992, when she moved to Mundelein. In 1997, she moved to Lindenhurst and in 2004 to Grayslake where she met many friends.

Emily loved spending time with family. After her boys married, she cherished having “daughters” and after that, nine wonderful grandchildren, whom she adored. They referred to her as “Bubba”, and she was excited about becoming a great grandmother in October. She loved attending all their sporting events, activities & ceremonies and was well known to all of her grandchildren’s friends and their families.

Emily is survived by her sons Michael (Amy) Gallo, Richard (Linda) Gallo, and Kevin (Kim) Gallo, her grandchildren Tony, Ellie (AJ), Megan, Kori, Hannah (Nick), Ryan, Jackie, Torie, and Rob, her sister Karen Larson, her brother Richard Larson, and nine nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Helen Larson, her sisters-in-law Anita Larson & Tina Krejcik, and her brother-in-law Bud Krejcik.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Santa Maria del Popolo 116 N. Lake St. Mundelein, IL 60060 at 10:00am.  Interment will follow the services at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

In lieu of flowers, donations may in Emily’s name made be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.

Vicki Lynn Sparrow, age 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on June 7, 2024 at her home.  She was born June, 4, 1952 in Kankakee, IL to Charles and Gloria Pierson.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Albert of 45 years whom  he married on April 14, 1979 in Kankakee; her daughter, Gloria Sparrow of Lakemoor, her step children, Jeffrey Sparrow of Champaign and Cathy Christensen of West Dundee; her grandson, Kellen Herspold of Lakemoor; her step grandchildren, Kyle Christensen of West Dundee, Kelly Christensen of West Dundee, Cody Christensen of West Dundee, Mya Sparrow of Dongola; her siblings, Julie Leary of Morris, Lana Schmitz of Kankakee, David (Delores) Pierson of Kankakee, and Dan (Karen) Pierson of Bourbonnais.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 4pm until 8pm.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral chapel on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11am.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Thomas Arthur Lee, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away June 5, 2024 at his home in Grayslake, IL.  He was born November 30, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Patrick and Barbara Lee.

Thomas was a veteran having served for the US Navy and achieved the rank of 1^st Class Petty Officer as a GSE1 Master Training Specialist.  He was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed fishing.  Thomas was a family man, adored his grandkids, and loved and honored his wife and best friend.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie Lee, whom he wed on December 23, 1983 in Lake Geneva, WI, his mother Barbara Lee, his children Aaron (Karli) Lee of Lindenhurst, IL and Bryce Lee of Lombard, IL, his grandchildren Vanna Lee and Ryder Lee both of Lindenhurst, IL, and his siblings Jim (Terri) Lee of Cave Creek, AZ and Cynthia Lee of Wisconsin.  He was preceded in death by his father Patrick Lee, and his mother-in-law Janet Clayton.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for June 14, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 5:00pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Richard R. Quinn 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1953 in Evanston, IL to Clarence and Dolores Quinn.

Richard grew up in Lake Zurich and was a member of the 1971 graduating class of Lake Zurich High School.  He attended Western Illinois University where he met his wife, Susan.  Richard retired from Zebra Technologies after 24 years as a Cost Accountant and International Implementation Manger.  He was a loving father to his 3 sons and 3 grandchildren.  He was a lifelong fishing enthusiast and enjoyed fishing with family on Lake Quinn.  

Richard is survived by his wife, Susan nee Bordenkircher, his children Nicholas (Brittany) Quinn, Eric (Kimberly Quinn, and Patrick Quinn, his grandchildren Alec, Shannon, and Autumn, and his brother Brian Quinn.

There will be a private celebration of life at a later time.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.