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Mary Urbaniak

Mary (nee: Lesniak) Urbaniak, 89, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born February 20, 1928 in Poland to Anthoni and Julianna Lesniak. Mary was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Libertyville, IL. Mary is survived by her daughters Wesley (Edward) Jonko, Elizabeth (John) Macanowicz, and Teresa (George) Bracikowski, and her grandchildren Timothy (Rachel) Jonko, Daniel (Casey) Jonko, Darek Macanowicz, and Andre (Brittany) Bracikowski. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Stanley Urbaniak, whom she wed on September 12, 1948. The memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 12:30PM at Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses in Libertyville, IL. 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.

Mary Ori Wegge

Mary Wegge died peacefully in her sleep on June 9^th, 2017 at home, the home she loved. Mary was born at Lake Forest Hospital on August 1, 1928 and lived her single life in Highwood, IL. She met and married Robert Wegge in 1955. Their life continued in Highwood until 1964 when the family moved to Grayslake, IL and remains today. Mary helped found and establish the accounting firm of Robert K Wegge now known as ATC Wegge, LTD. Of Grayslake Mary worked side by side with her husband of 61 years. June 18, 2017 would have marked their 62^nd wedding anniversary. Mary leaves behind her husband Robert, children Linda (Robert Slipke), Kurt (Sandy Carlson) and Mark (Victoria Smock). Also surviving are 5 grandchildren Bryan Slipke, Sean, Sarah, Michelle and Dana Wegge. Mary was preceeded in death by her parents Angelo and Lucia Ori and a brother Domenico Ori. Mary was an active member of the Grayslake Exchangettes, Italian Women’s Prosperity Club and many other organizations that her husband volunteered in. She was faithfully at Robert’s side always. She was a member of St Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake. Mary fought a brave 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Our caregivers and hospice are truly angels on earth. Our family cannot thank them enough. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 4PM until 8PM. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10AM at St Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials may be made to Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimers Disease Center 320 E. Superior- Searle #11 Chicago, Il 60611 (312)908-9339. For information, please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. You may also call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

David Andrew Formica

David Andrew Formica, age 52, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born January 5, 1965 in Downingtown, PA. He was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake. David was a dedicated firefighter/paramedic at the Grayslake Fire Department for over 18 years. He was a loving and devoted father who never missed any of his kids’ sporting events and activities. Dave loved kids and sports and was heavily involved in the Grayslake Youth Baseball Association where he volunteered as coach and president of a league. He spent his free time tending baseball fields in Grayslake and volunteered many years of his time to the Mundelein High School baseball program. He is survived by his children, Andrew and Heather; his father, Nicholas; his siblings, Nicholas, Michael (Priscilla), Beth, Gregory (Karyn), Amy, and Matthew (Jessica); nieces and nephews, David, Stephanie, Lauren, Nick, Ben, Jennifer, Tommy, Alexa, Gregory, Nicole, Vance, Maddie and Ryan; and his beloved friend and former wife, Shannon. David was preceded in death by his mother, Doris. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 followed by interment at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/Dave-Formica. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Delcie Elaine Griffin

Delcie Elaine Griffin, a resident of Volo, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at JourneyCare in Barrington. She was born August 13, 1949 in Union Town, PA to James H. and Jean E. (nee Reid) Boyd. She is survived by her husband, Daniel, whom she married 46 years ago on November 7, 1970 in Falls Church, Virginia; her children, Justin (Tina) of Streamwood, Natalie (Tony) Adams of Channahon and Melissa (Colin) Gaffney of Cary; her grandchildren, Ann, Connor, Logan and Teagan; her siblings, Mervin (Peggy) of New Jersey, Dwight (Donna) of Indiana, James, Beverly (Buddy) of Virginia; her sisters-in-law, Kathy (Mark) Dennis of Lincolnshire and Patty Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will start promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at The Chapel, 25270 West IL Route 60, Grayslake, IL 60030. Following funeral services, all will be invited for fellowship and refreshments at The Chapel. Memorials in Delcie’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society. 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.

Chuck R. Gorski Sr.

January 16, 1947 – June 3, 2017

Our world momentarily stopped on Saturday, June 3, 2017, when our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Charles R. Gorski (Chuck) passed away unexpectedly. He was a long time resident of Glenview and had recently been a resident of Gurnee for 18 years. Chuck married his childhood sweetheart, Kitty, the love of his life on December 4th, 1965. At the age of 19, Chuck followed his life’s passion and opened his own body shop in Glenview. He proudly and successfully ran Chuck’s Auto Body until it was sold. He currently worked for F & D Auto Body in Libertyville.

Chuck was honored to be a small yet influential part of several charities. He helped raise funds for the Glenview History Center, Toys for Tots, and he volunteered for many years at The Grove in Glenview. Chuck believed in a strong sense of community and pledged his time and allegiance to several organizations, including the Northbrook Gun Club, Zion-Benton Moose Lodge, and the Izaak Walton League of America. He also was a volunteer fireman for the Village of Glenview. Chuck found joy in many activities and could often be found playing a card game, golf, billiards, cribbage, chess, or trap shooting. He also found tranquility on the open water while boating and never turned down the chance to socialize with good friends and especially enjoyed his camp fires. Chuck passed suddenly and while there was no time for a goodbye, there is comfort in knowing his last moments were spent on the golf course, doing what he loved. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathrine (Kitty) nee Rieb, son Charles R. Jr., daughter Michelle and his only grandchild, Johnnie Charles Green, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Evelyn Gorski and two brothers Richard Jr. and Edward Gorski. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., June 24, 2017 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 1850 Chestnut Ave, Glenview. “Celebration of Life” immediately following memorial at Heather Ridge Main Club House, 5900 Heather Ridge Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031. He will be sorely missed by many. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

John E. Groetsema

John E. Groetsema, age 76, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home in Spring Grove. He was born on April 7, 1941 in Chicago. John was a US Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Karen, whom he married on October 26, 1977; his son, Joshua (Katie) Groetsema; his grandson, Liam Groetsema; and his sister, Judy Koziarz. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., immediately following the visitation, also at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Antioch. Memorials in John’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Medical Research Hospital for Children. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Paul G. Keller

Col. Paul G. Keller, AUS Ret., age 95, of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL. Born on October 2, 1921, Paul graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1940 and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1949 with a bachelor of science degree in biology and mathematics. He received his Masters of Science degree in 1955 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On November 1, 1943, he married Jaunita Jones in the Old Post Chapel at Fort Sill, OK, and they were married 57 years, until she passed in 2001. They had two sons and a daughter. From 2002 to 2009, he had been a companion of Mariella Manville. After college, Paul taught biology at Grayslake High School in Illinois, until he retired in 1983. In addition he was varsity boys and girls tennis coach. In high school he had served as tennis captain during his senior year and was undefeated all season, winning the conference singles championship. In college he was tennis captain 1947-1949, was undefeated in conference competition, and won the state championship all four years. He was the first tennis player to be inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletic Hall of Fame. He served as a teaching professional for over 25 years. Paul was called into military service in July of 1942, graduating from OCS as a Second Lieutenant Field Artillery at Fort Sill, OK on May 6, 1943. He served four years in the U.S. and China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. Upon discharge he remained in the Active Reserve, was recalled to duty during the Korean War, 1951-1952, and served in Korea. He was retired as a Colonel after 37 years of active duty and Active Reserve and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Paul was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Grayslake, IL and Trinity Lutheran Church in Ingleside. Survivors include his wife, Gretchen Gae Keller; his children, William Keller, Chloride, AZ, David Keller, Londonderry, NH, and Diana Barron of Grayslake, IL; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Kathleen Ann Stephens

Kathleen A. Stephens, age 62, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. She was born September 6, 1954 in Oaklawn to William and Ursella (nee Mendres) Phelps. Kathleen loved to shop and she really loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Bruce, whom she married 43 years ago on April 1, 1973 in Buffalo Grove; her children, Dawn (Justin) Henderson of Minnesota, Denise (Ken) Cox of Kentucky and William (Nicole) of Antioch; her grandchildren, Damien, Liam, Mason, Kasandra, Carla, Brian and Jessa; and her siblings, Marty (Sue) Phelps of Schaumburg, Jim Phelps of McHenry, Paul (Lisa) Phelps of McHenry, Mary (Bob) Altieri of Northbrook, and Danny Phelps of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sandra. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 with a funeral service scheduled immediately following the visitation at 4:00 p.m. also at the funeral chapel. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Marion M. O’Neill

Marion M. O’Neill, 63, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born December 30, 1953 in Den Haag Netherlands. Marion is survived by her husband Michael, whom she wed on June 22, 2013, her son Thomas James (Kimberly) Shanahan, her mother Helena M. Verboom, her sister Paula (Douglas)Bronowski, her granddaughters Audree, Payton, Vivian, Sarah, Erin, Samantha, and Meghan, and her step-children Lori O’Neill and Michael P. O’Neill. She was preceded in death by her father Cornelius H. Verboom and her brother Robert C. Verboom. A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 8:00pm with the memorial 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 please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Robert “Bob” C. Bisland

Robert “Bob” C. Bisland, 72, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Captain Lovell Medical Center in North Chicago. He was born September 12, 1944 in Waukegan, IL to James and Kathryn Bisland. Bob was a veteran having served with the Army as a paratrooper and paramedic. He was retired from the Zion Park District after 18 years of service. Bob enjoyed woodworking, could fix anything, and was an outdoorsman. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth “Betsy”, his children Janice (Don) Ziegler, Robert “Mike” (Julie) Bisland, Carol Chalmers, and Linda (Butch) Dean, his grandchildren Liz, Andrew, Claire, and Alec Ziegler, Nichole, Sarah, and Christine Bisland, Chloe and Lilly Chalmers, and Kirsten, Kenny, and Kevin Dean, his sisters Ruth Wendricks and Kathie (Jim) Casey, his cousin Keith Borg, and the entire MacLagan family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Nancy. Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Affairs or the Kidney Foundation. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Leonard J. Barringhaus

Leonard J. Barringhaus, age 94, a resident of Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. He was born May 23. 1923 in Treloar, Missouri to Frank and Matilda Barringhaus. Leonard was a World War II veteran having served for the Navy. Leonard was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, Knights of Columbus, and the Exchange Club of Grayslake. He was retired from International Harvester where he worked as a mechanical engineer. He is survived by his stepchildren, Russell (Maureen) Combs and Cathy (Lynn) O’Dell; six grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Ruth Barringhaus, Sister Mary Francita Barringhaus, Norma Schraut, Roselyn Barringhaus, Donald (Faye) Barringhaus and Ralph (Helga) Barringhaus. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ula Combs, second wife, Lois Barringhaus, son, Robert Barringhaus, stepson, Tom (Sharon) Combs and grandson, Stephen Combs. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10:00 am 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 immediately follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1700 Chicago, IL 60601. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

W. James “Jim” Clavey

W. James “Jim” Clavey, 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL peacefully passed away alongside family Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Journeycare Hospice in Glenview. He was born April 20, 1930 in Highland Park, IL to Elmer and Marie (nee: Kress) Clavey. Jim was a veteran of the US Air Force and had a passion for flying. He even met the love of his life, Arline, at the Sky Harbor Airport in Northbrook. Jim attended Oshkosh every year with his family and friends for many years. He worked for ComEd for 48 years as a lineman working his way up to a management position making lifelong friends along the way. Jim was a compassionate man, known for his integrity, being fair, equitable, and gregarious. He was a true gentleman that made friends anywhere he went and every Thursday enjoyed coffee with his neighbors. Jim was especially proud he grew up in the nursery that planted the ivy for Wrigley Field. Jim cherished his family and is survived by his children Kim Clavey and Father Jim Clavey, and his grandchildren Dan Bergquist, Bradley Bergquist, and Steven Bergquist. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Arline. Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Afterwards, at 4:30PM, a meal and celebration of his life will be held at the Byron Colby Barn 1561 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake, IL Memorials may be made to Journeycare Hospice 2050 Claire Ct. Glenview, IL 60025. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Virginia M. Nash-Del Vescovo

Virginia M. Nash-Del Vescovo 90, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born October 11, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Matthew and Anna Jacob. Virginia’s lifelong passion was playing the piano and singing. An avid churchgoer, she sang in many choirs and was often the soloist. She loved to dance as well as entertain. Virginia is survived by her children Mary Nash-Powell, George Nash, Jr. (Elisabeth), and Timothy Nash, her grandchildren Elizabeth Powell and Kathryn Powell, her great-grandchildren Michael, Sade-Grace, and Trevor, her brother Jerome Jacob, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband George Nash Sr., her second husband Angelo Del Vescovo, and her son Michael Nash. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 10:00am at St. Peters Catholic Church 27551 Volo Village Rd. Volo, IL. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

James E. Peters

James E. Peters, 63, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home. He was born September 7, 1953 to the late Chester and Katherine Peters of Round Lake. In 1986 he married Nancy (nee: Lindskog) Aeverman, in addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters, Frances Kozanecki and Antoinette (Jimmy) Tonias, his step-children Joseph (Rosie) and Jason (Lindsey) Aeverman, and Misty (Jonathan) Szewczyk, 11 grandchildren, his brother Fred (Sharon) Peters, his sisters Mary Jo Sparrow and Jeanne (Eric) Koenig, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Georgene Peleska and a brother-in-law, Greg Sparrow. Jim worked at State Oil Company in Libertyville for over 45 years. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will immediately follow the services at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Jill M. McNeely

Jill M. McNeely, age 60 of Round Lake Park, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born July 3, 1956 to Robert and Evelyn Losch. Jill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. She most recently worked for Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. She was a loving mother that was very involved with raising her kids. Jill is survived by her husband of 25 years, Raymond, her children Erin and Kevin McNeely, her siblings Jack Losch, James Losch, Jerrold (Myrna) Losch, and Joel (Anne) Losch, her brother-in-law James (Marie) McNeely, and her sister-in-law Connie McNeely. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, May 12, 2017 at 9:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For information please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jaime Lee Reckling

Jaime Lee Reckling, 58, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born February 2, 1959 in Highland Park, IL. Jaime was a member of The Chapel in Grayslake and the Women’s Business Exchange. She worked as a documentation specialist at Acumedix and the owner of Jaime’s Custom Framing. Jaime is survived by her husband Mike Reckling, whom she wed on March 8, 1986. She was the mother of Michael, Kyle, and Haley, daughter of the late George Jr. and Barbara Watt (nee: Lange), daughter-in-law of Jacqueline (nee: May) and the late Ralph Reckling, sister to George (Terry) Watt III and Brad (Laurie) Watt, aunt to Katie Gomoll, Jenna Allen, George Watt IV, Abigail Watt and Carly Watt, and step-daughter of Richard and Sandra Manwaring. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 1:00pm at First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Maple Ave. Libertyville, IL. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lustgarten Foundation. This organization is seeking to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pancreatic cancer. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Norman C. Geary

Norman C. Geary, formerly of Grayslake, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 28, 2017 in Bellaire, Texas with his oldest son, Robert, by his side. Norman was born to James Henry Geary and Ruby Smith Geary on June 23, 1923 in Grayslake. Norman served in WWII in the Navy (Merchant Marines). He then received his Bachelor of Philosophy from Illinois Wesleyan in 1946 with a major in business administration. He returned to Grayslake and married Marilyn Hook in 1952. They had five beloved children, Robert John (Jeanneatte) Geary of Houston, Texas, Diane Fox (Eric) Thurman of Algonquin, James Norman (Cynthia) Geary of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Barbara Lynn Geary who preceded him in death and Kathryn Ann (Curtis) Olson of Hopkinton, Mass. They also had nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He later married Virginia Harrington Geary who preceded him in death. Two brothers, Francis and Adelbert (Del), also preceded him in death. His career in public service included representing Avon Township as their Supervisor and he was a long standing member of the Lake County Board serving two terms as Chairman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Norman’s name to the Preservation Foundation of The Lake County Forest Preserves, 1899 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 (www.LCFPD.org/donate). Local arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.

Kenneth B. Yopp

Kenneth Bernard Yopp, 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born March 17, 1936 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan to Bernard H. and Mary R. Yopp. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Grayslake. He was a board member and volunteer with the Grayslake Historical Society for 20 years, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, and a member of the Chicago Truckdrivers Union. Kenneth drove truck for Gefco Manufacturing Company in Grayslake for 44 years. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved to sing for anyone who would listen. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia, whom he wed on July 28, 1956 at St. Gilbert Church in Grayslake, his children Linda (Peter) Fassbinder of Grayslake, Sandra (Timothy) Smyth of Grayslake, and James (Theresa) Yopp of Lake Villa, his grandchildren Amy (Chris) Acker of Grayslake, Melissa Smyth (Jacob) Ellington of Grayslake, Nicholas Fassbinder of McHenry, Branden Yopp of Ingleside, Kurtis (Rachel) Smyth of Kewanee, Kyle Smyth of Grayslake, Andrew Yopp of McHenry, and Sarah Yopp of Lake Villa, his great-grandchildren Summer and Lukas Acker, Bryce and Blake Yopp, Gabriel Ellington, and Kendall Smyth, his sister Marilyn (Doug) Fraser of York, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard H. and Mary R. Yopp. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm with the 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 memorials may be made to the Grayslake Historical Society PO Box 185 Grayslake, IL 60030 or the Alzheimers Assoc. PO Box 96011 Washington DC 20090 For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

William Richard Church

William Richard Church, age 78, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his home. He was born June 18, 1938 in Woodstock to Delmar and Laurabelle (Menzel) Church. William loved John Deere tractors, animals, hunting and fishing. He was a great mechanic who enjoyed NASCAR. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Carolyn, whom he married on March 21, 2004 in Mundelein; and his children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. All services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Dan L. Platek

Dan L. Platek, 73, a resident of Grayslake, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born February 4, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Dan was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, IL. Dan owned Ace Vacuum in Highland Park and retired three years ago. He received his Associate’s Degree from Morton College. Dan loved and was devoted to his church family. He liked to fish, loved to travel, enjoyed talking politics, really loved his dog Suni, but most of all loved his family. Dan is survived by his wife Jean, whom he wed on April 22, 1994, his brother Ray (Evelyn) Platek of WI, his sister Pat (Richard) Millett of Westchester, IL, his sons Lenny (Gay) Grom of Fox River Grove and Steven (Grace) Grom of Berwyn, and his granddaughters Jackie (fiancé Srdjan) Grom of Chicago and Jamie Grom of AZ. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 10:00am followed by a service commencing at 11:00am with a luncheon to follow at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047. Interment will be held privately. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

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