Richard A. Novak, age 83, resident of Madrona Village, Round Lake, IL, passed away October 8, 2018 in Advocate Condell Hospital, Libertyville. He was an only child, born August 14, 1935 at Oak Park Hospital to Anton and Josephine Novak. It was a life filled with laughter, love, varied interests, challenges, sprinkled with bouts of stubbornness and courage of his convictions. He was a man with many interests and talents. He golfed, played volleyball, racquetball, and softball, traveled and played in numerous bowling leagues with his father throughout the years. He, family and friends enjoyed many weekends boating and fishing on Lake Geneva. He served stateside in the military during the time of the Korean conflict and was an active member of American Legion Post 626 in Hillside. He is survived by his wife, Judi of 35 years, two daughters Lisa (Brad) Sampson, and Alison (Steve) Wesolek. His extended blended family includes grandchildren Brittney (AJ), Branden (Krystal) Matthew (Cindi), Steven (Crista), Jason along with great grandchildren, Chase, Cayden, Evie, Josh, and the newest member, Josie, born on his birthday this year. Preceding him in death were his parents and extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. A private Celebration of Life Memorial was held Oct 12. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Research Organization for Children and the Alzheimer Organization. For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at (847)223-8122, log onto www.strangfuneral.org, or see our facebook page.

Daniel Diaz, 30, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home.  He was born January 24, 1988 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Marisol Diaz.  Daniel is survived by his father and stepmother Robert and Chantha Diaz, his grandparents Concepsion Diaz and Geronima Bahena, his siblings Robert Diaz Jr., Prescila Diaz, Jenifer Diaz, and Sofia Diaz, and his aunts Veronica Valenzuela and Graciela Verduzco.  He was preceded in death by his mother Marisol and his grandma Rosa Verduzco.  A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122, log onto www.strangfuneral.org or log onto our facebook page.

Lynn M. Jacobs, 67, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her home. She was born May 21, 1951 in Chicago to Norman and Rosemary (nee: Abt) Hartlieb. Lynn was a diehard Bulls, Cubs, and Bears fan, an avid reader, but most of all loved spending time with her family. Lynn is survived by her siblings Norman (Ellen) Hartlieb of Kenosha, Mary Alice (Ray) Dudra of Chicago, and Dan (Judy) Hartlieb of Round Lake, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake, her parents, her brother Charles “CJ”, and her sister Sharon. A memorial visitation and service will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122, log onto www.strangfuneral.org, or our facebook page.

Rosalind M. Schmies (Hess) was born on August 25, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI. Beloved daughter of Harry and Eva Hess, loving sister of Daniel Hess and wife of William W. Schmies passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 surrounded by love.  Rosalind is survived by her loving children, Cynthia Holm (Bob), Lynda Turney (Dee), Karla Donohue (Michael) and Sarah Gerdes (Neal); her twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Rosalind attended the University of California, Berkeley for one year prior to returning home, meeting William Schmies and raising a family together in Des Plaines, IL for the majority of their lives. Rosalind was a selfless, loving mother who loved to travel, garden and cook, always putting her family first. She was a nurturing soul who greatly enriched all of the lives that she touched and will be missed greatly. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 12:30pm-2:00pm with a service immediately following 2:00pm – 3:00pm at The Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. Pastor Trish will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rosalind’s life. Burial will take place on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10:30am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please call (847)223-8122, log onto www.strangfuneral.org, or our facebook page.

Janet Kay Morris, 56, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. She was born on December 6, 1961 in Waukegan to Larry Gene and Barbara Hermon. Janet is survived by her husband, Ralph, of 32 years; her father, Larry Gene Hermon; her children, Cynthia Ryckman of Grayslake, Justin (Gina) Morris of Valdosta, GA, and Brandon Morris of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Griffin Ryckman, Theresa Morris, Audrey Morris and Joseph Morris; and sisters, Pam Hermon of West Dundee and Chery Hermon of Lake in the Hills. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Hermon. A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 7:00pm 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 St. Jude’s Children Hospital. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Inge Goszczycki, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Travanse Living in Grayslake.  A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  All 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.

Stella Mary Keller, 85, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at her home. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2018 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Donna M. Rockwell, 84, a resident of Round Lake Heights, IL, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born May 20, 1934 in Marengo, IL to Frank and Ruby Moran.  Donna had worked for Wal-Mart in Round Lake and was known for her charitable nature, willing to give rides to anyone.  Donna is survived by her children Natalie Frey, Dawn Rockwell, Robert Rockwell, Lee (Beth) Rockwell, and Mary Rockwell, her 11 grandchildren, her 15 great-grandchildren, and her sister Beverly Hughbanks.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her 6 brothers and sisters.  A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 5:00pm at Capron United Methodist Church 250 W. North St. Capron, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 log onto www.strangfuneral.org or see our facebook page.

 

Thomas George Strang, 86, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away October 12, 2018 at his home.  He was born April 5, 1932 in Waukegan, IL to Harold and Gertrude (nee: Grandy) Strang.  Tom faithfully served his country during the Korean War for the US Army, discharging in October of 1960.  He retired from Anchor Coupling of Libertyville and helped with the family funeral home all of his life.  Tom was a lifelong member of the Grayslake Historical Society and a member of the American Legion Post #659 for 64 years.  He was an avid train enthusiast and known for his love of animals especially boxers.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Arden Babcox, and his brother David G. Strang.  Tom is survived by several cousins, and the devoted staff at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.  Friends may visit on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Reverend Lisle Kauffman officiating.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.  Memorial donations may be made to the Grayslake Historical Society, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 or to Boxer Rebound, PO Box 214, Ringwood, IL 60072.

Chester Filas, age 100, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018. Chester was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake. Chester is survived by his son, Kenneth (Judith); grandchildren, Anna (Kenneth) and Ken (Laura); great-grandchildren, Allyson, Aaron, Nathan, Logan and Joshua. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sophia; parent, Mary and Frank Filas; 1 brother; and 1 sister. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles, IL. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Peggy Ann Kavanagh, age 65, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. Peggy was born on September 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Dorothy McCarthy (nee Bachus) and Burt McCarthy. Peggy is survived by her father; her children, Kim (Troy) Routledge of Ingleside, Kristen Kavanagh of Kenosha, WI, Kelly Kavanagh of Hainesville, and Tanner Kavanagh (four legged son); grandchildren, Kylie Routledge, Madison Routledge and 5 grandpups. She was preceded in death by her mother. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (themmrf.org) or JourneyCare Hospice (journeycare.org). For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Virginia G. Peil, 81, a resident of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born January 24, 1937 in Chicago, IL.  Virginia is survived by her children Jeff R. (Cindy) Peil, Bradley M. Peil, Brian T. Peil, Kevin B. Peil, Scott A. (John Kreuter) Peil, Kimberly G. MacDonald, and Blain R. (Polly Slavato) Peil, her 36 grandchildren, her 42 great-grandchildren, her 4 great-great-grandchildren, her siblings Gene (Tina) Frum and Ethel Ostenburg, her sister-in-law Ruth Frum, and her daughter-in-law June Peil.  She was preceded in death by her husband William Peil and her sons Randy A. Peil and William D. Peil.  A memorial service is pending.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Michael E. Smart, 71, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. He was born December 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Michael was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served with the US Navy. All funeral services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the VA Hospice Program 3001 Green Bay Rd. North Chicago, IL 60064. For more information please call (847)223-8122, log onto www.strangfuneral.org, or our facebook page.

Floyd Henry Furget, 77, a resident of Round Lake Heights, IL, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home. He was born October 28, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Floyd H. and Artie M. (nee: Thaxton) Furget. Floyd was retired from the Navy after serving 20 years. Floyd is survived by his wife Karen, whom he wed on April 27, 1962 in Detroit, MI, his children Sandra (John) Harmon of Live Oak, FL, Suzanne Jansen of Round Lake Park, and Gerald (Amy) Furget of Fort Worth, TX, his grandchildren Sarah (Tyler) Lankford, Mathew Kirk, Megan Lankford, Joshua (Salina) Kirk, Samantha Harmon, Karen Jansen, Zackary Furget, John (Shannon) Harmon, and Stephanie Harmon, his great-grandchildren, Olivia Kirk, Lilly Lankford, Aaron Jansen, Gabe Lankford, Leo Lankford, Jake Furget, Jaxson Kirk, and Gracie Kirk, his sister Lena (Ricky) Qualls, his niece Lisa Call, his nephew Ricky Jr. (Jessie) Qualls, his great nieces and great-nephews Selena Call, Blake Qualls, Cole Qualls, and Danielle Qualls, and other numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Emma Jean Furget, and his brother Earl David Nesvik. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled Veterans of America www.dav.org. For information, please call 847-223-8122, go to www.strangfuneral.org. or log onto our facebook page.