Robert T. Koehler, of Grayslake, passed away on September 26, 2017 at 74 years of age. Robert was born in Dixon, IL the son of Albert and Loyola (Fitzpatrick) Koehler. He graduated from Newman High School in Sterling, IL. Robert went on to obtain an MBA from Loyola University in Chicago and had a long career working at Hollister in Libertyville. Robert was a devout Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Sandra nee Adams of 46 years, they were married on August 21, 1971; daughter, Christina (Mike) Koehler-Gadawski; two sons, Michael (Tonnia) Koehler and William (Allison) Koehler, granddaughter Charlotte; grandson Landon; sister Kathy Manderscheid; nieces, Sarah (Chris) Irwin, Krista Koehler, Heather Vermette and Hillary (Joel) Morris; and nephews Jeff (Jennie) Manderscheid, Ted Koehler and Kurt Koehler. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 am on Monday, October 2, 1017 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 316 W. Mill Street, Wauconda, IL 60084. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Janis M. Lecocq
Janis M. Lecocq, age 75, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 in McHenry. She was born March 11, 1942 in Kankakee to Steven (Dorothy) Serve and Jessey (Robert) Bishop. Janis will be remembered for her love of animals and her message to all “squeeze it easy.” She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Carr of Kenosha, WI; her Morkie dogs, Max and Sam; her brothers, Steven (Ellen) Serve of Bourbonnais, IL and Pete (Maureen) Serve of Eureka, MO . She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lecocq and her son-in-law, Gregory Watson. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Demaya Arielle Baxter
Infant Demaya Arielle Baxter was called to heaven on September 22, 2017. She was loved by so many especially by her parents, Alicia Davis and Devonte A. Baxter; grandparents, Yadira Cordova, Felita Rankins and Devan Baxter Sr; great grandparents, Ema Cordova, Jasper Cordova, Patricia Golden, Tyrone Golden, Ralph Noland Jr, Donald Baxter and Eugenia Baxter; Aunt, Fierra Liberty; uncles, Jimmy Gonzalez, Devan Baxter, Jr, Ryan Relucio and a host of great aunts, great uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Michael Edward Davis.
A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a funeral mass commencing at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
“When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years, but start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same, feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways, reach out your hand in comfort and in sheer, and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; and never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky!” -Helen Steiner Rice
Maria Kleman
Maria Kleman of Mundelein, IL passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. Interment is scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Avon Centre Cemetery at Route 83 and West Shorewood Road in Grayslake, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122.
Dorothy ” Dee” J. Vlasak
Dorothy “Dee” J. Vlasak (nee: Stephens), 77, a resident of Grayslake, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was born July 29, 1940 in Chicago, IL to George and Mary Stephens. Dee was a past president of the Lake County Mothers of Twins Club and of the Woodland school PTA and was also active in the Wildwood Women’s club. She was the best mom and grandma, volunteering as a room mother at Woodland school and as a den mother for her sons’ Cub Scout Pack 71, along with attending school and sports functions for her children and grandchildren. Dee enjoyed crafting, sewing, playing the slot machines at the casinos and was an avid Bingo player. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Dee is survived by her husband of 58 years, Floyd, her children Laura Lee (Henry) Tussing, Linda (Daniel) Bouma, Diane (Robert) Scheuber, Joseph (Kelly) Vlasak, John (Diane) Vlasak, and Sharon (Corey) Clark, her grandchildren Adam and Douglas Tussing; Kayla, Kasey, and Jessica Bouma; Michael and Christine Scheuber; Benjamin, Christopher, Matthew, and Anna Vlasak; Austin Clark; and her brother Glenn Stephens. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Betty Ann and Lester. A visitation is scheduled for Friday September 29, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday September 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral chapel with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville. For more information please contact (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Cathryn L. Bormann
God smiled as he welcomed, Cathryn L. Bormann, 94, home. Born in Parkridge, IL on June 29, 1923 the daughter of William and Anna O. Bormann. After graduating from Park Ridge High School, Cathryn attended Ravenswood Hospital nursing school before enlisting the in the US Army. As a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Medical Core she served as a nurse in the Pacific Islands until the end of World War II. After her return she worked many years for Marshall Fields department stores where she became one of the first women to become floor department manager. Cathryn lived most of her life in Park Ridge Chicago area but moved to Grayslake, IL after her retirement. Cathryn loved adventuring in downtown Chicago, Christmas time at Marshall Fields, decorating her home and the Cubs. She was a very talented artist with a passion for building miniature 1 inch scale doll houses and shadow boxes. She enjoyed reading about the world, a good novel, needle point, photography, and was always ready to go antique shopping. She enjoyed life to its fullest, her way! Cathryn was devoted to her family and her very special Grayslake friends, especially Anita and Darlene. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved parents and three sisters Arlene, Marion and Patricia. A private burial will be held at Town of Maine Cemetery in Park Ridge. 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 to offer condolences.
Agnes M. Poehler
Agnes Muirl Poehler, 95, formerly of Mundelein and Antioch, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, September 15, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Round Lake Beach, IL. On June 13, 1922, a beautiful baby girl was born in a small house to Harry and Muirl Shimmin of Tryon, Nebraska. Agnes spent her early childhood years in and around Tryon. She also lived in Northern Wisconsin and Grayslake, IL before the family returned to Tryon. She completed the 8th grade and discovered quilting at the age of 11, as well as canning vegetables and baking. When she was almost 18 years old she moved to Illinois and found a job cleaning homes and worked for a couple of years when she met the love of her life, Walter Floyd “Fritz” Poehler. They were married October 11, 1941 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Round Lake Beach. He passed away November 20, 1977. She has been a member and longtime volunteer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church since 1941. She taught many people how to can vegetables, make jam, bake and basic homemaking skills. Agnes made the best doughnuts and baked goods and was best known for her beautiful quilts. Two of her quilts hang in the Nebraska Historical Museum in Lincoln, NE. She was devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Agnes is survived by her daughter Patricia (John) Fosdick; son Walter Thomas Poehler, son-in-law Edward Schroeder; half-sister, Dorothy; grandchildren Tracy (Collin) Bailey; Susan (Brian) Bako; John (Melanie) Poehler; Kathy Schroeder; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Nathaniel, Jayden, Ian, and Emma; great-great-grandson Adrian; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Muirl Shimmin; her husband Walter Poehler; her sisters Marian Simonsen and Mattie “Bee” Elizabeth Radke; brothers Allen and Roger Shimmin; and her daughter Elsie Marie Schroeder. Agnes had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She was generous with her time and talents and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9:00am until 10:00am with the service commencing at 10:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church 420 Greenwood Dr. Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. The interment will follow at Ivanhoe Cemetery in Mundelein. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church, Disabled Veterans of America www.dav.org or PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250, or Smile Train www.smiletrain.org or Vitas Hospice, 580 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148. 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.
Lewis R. Hoose
Lewis “Bud” R. Hoose, 69, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born July 21, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Lewis and Elsa Hoose. Bud was a veteran having served with the US Navy during Vietnam War. He had retired from Oracle as Senior Project Manager. Bud starred in “The Littlest Angel” in 1955 on WGN 🙂. He served for the Boy Scouts of America for 35 years in various capacities and earned the Silver Beaver Award in 2006. Bud is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia, his children Peter (Annie) Hoose, Nathan (Laura) Hoose, and Andrew (Jennifer) Hoose, his grandchildren Oliver and Juliette, and his siblings Harriet (Bob) Burns and Paul (Carolle) Hoose, and scouting family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ginger Miller. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 1:00pm until 4:30pm with memorial service commencing at 4:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Fund c/o NEIC 2745 Skokie Valley Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035. Bud donated his body to science for Cancer Research. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
William Erwin Kielgas
William Erwin Kielgas, age 77, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his home. He was born June 5, 1940 to Erwin and Delilas Kielgas. He was a member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine, whom he married on May 6, 1961 in Hilbert, WI; his sons, Mark (Kimberly) of McHenry, IL and Bruce (Jennifer) of Shanghai, China; grandchildren, Stephanie (Peter) Kinder, Brady Kielgas and Emma Kielgas; and one sister, Sue (Art) Fochs of West Bend, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends of the family may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, 607 W. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Willow Lawn Memorial Park, 24090 US Highway 45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Lord of Glory Lutheran Church Comfort Dog—Tobias. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Freda L. Ratliff
Freda Lyvonne Ratliff, 75, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2017 in Libertyville, IL. She was born in Pike County, Kentucky on September 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Cox. She was married to Forrest Ratliff on December 24, 1959 to this marriage, two sons were born, Forrest G. Ratliff Jr of Salem, WI and Tim L. (Penny) Ratliff of Trevor, WI; seven grandchildren, Michele, Mickey, Derek, Jessica (who died at birth), Frankie, Sarah and Jon; and 1 great grandchild, Jackson. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Blake (Oda) Cox of Round Lake Beach and Gary Cox of Lake Villa, 7 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 sisters in law and 1 brother in law.
God and family were her top priorities and she felt like her grandchildren were special gifts from God. She was a member of Calvary Temple Christian Center for 47 years.
A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Herbert B. Lortz
Herbert B. Lortz, 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born March 4, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Bruno and Hedwig Lortz. Herbert was an Indian Guide until he graduated from high school. He served for the US Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 250. Herbert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy, his children John (Linda) Lortz, Debbie (Ed) Kruk, Cathy Lortz, and Bob (Wendy) Lortz, his grandchildren Marilyn, Brian, Brad, Ann, Brittany, Sarah, Jason, Ryan, and Connor, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Ruth Loose. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral 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, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Stephen J. Sears
Stephen J. Sears, age 47, of Grayslake, passed away at his home on Friday, September 8, 2017 following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 14, 1970 in Chicago to Gerald F. and Elizabeth (Jackson) Sears. Stephen was passionate about his job at Midwestern Univeristy and proud that he helped students become health care professionals. He loved the Sox, the Oakland Raiders, and was a Blackhawks fan. He was a huge Beatles and Marx Brothers fan, but, most of all, he loved and adored his family. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Victoria (nee: Heskin), whom he married on November 8, 1991 in Chicago; his parents; children, Christina (John) Franco of Connecticut and June of Connecticut; his grandchildren Rei and Aiden; his siblings, Gerald (Michelle) of Chicago, Kevin (Nicole) of Illinois, Delores (Jim) of Wisconsin; very special and loving friend, Tonya Jackson; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by many beloved family members. Friends of the family may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations may be made to ACPMP Research Foundation, 6415 Granger Road, Ste 200, Independence, OH 44131. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Carmen B. Cruz
Carmen B. Cruz, 95, a resident of Waukegan, passed away September 7, 2017 in Waukegan, IL. She was born January 4, 1922 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Domingo Cruz and Canuta Ortiz. She was a member of the Latin Pentecostal Church. Carmen is survived by her children Carmelo (Maria) of Puerto Rico, Adalberto (Amalia) of Los Angeles, CA, Mario (Genil) of Ohio, Pedro (Deixter) of Florida, Carmen (Omero) of Arizona, Luis Ramon (Sandy) of Illinois, Luis (Carmen) Gustavo of Illinois, Gloria (David) of Wisconsin and Belen, her 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, and her sister Ana. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Felipe, Guadalupe, Pedro, Alfonso (Olga), Jose Ramon (Aurea), Sylvia, and Carmen (Pedro), and her great-grandson Alec Marquez. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Monday September 11, 2017 from 10am until 11am with a funeral service commencing at 11am at Latin Pentecostal Church 100 S. Chapel St. Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carmen Cruz Memorial. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Alice Kathleen Smith
Alice Kathleen Smith, age 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Born in Chicago on October 2, 1936, Alice was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s Church in Round Lake. She was an American Legion Lady-Bug. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends always came first in her heart. She is survived by her children, Norman (Jennifer) Smith of Seattle, WA, Kathy (Rick) Welter of Johnsburg, Ken (Robin) Smith of Grayslake, and Linda (Joseph) Johnson of Round Lake Beach; her grandchildren, Rik Welter, Steve Welter, Christopher Smith, Katie Smith, Grant Smith, Troy Smith, Brandon Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Evelyn Johnson, Eric Johnson, Faith Smith, Luke Smith and Jeremiah Smith; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elmer John Stevens “Steve”, Joan (Herman) Kaiser of Paducah, KY and Bernice (Don) Elia of Scottsdale, AZ. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman J. Smith, her mother, Eleanor Rasmussen-Stevens-Teague, her brother, Elmer J. Stevens, and her sister, Bernice Elia. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Avenue, Round Lake, IL 60073. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, 33100 North Hunt Club Road in Libertyville. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Russell Lee Rathunde
Russell Lee Rathunde, age 57, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home. He was born February 9, 1960 in Elmhurst. He was a member of Shepherd of the Lakes Church. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Rathunde of Grayslake; two children, David and Corine; grandson, Tony Jackson four brothers, Steven (Debbie), Edward (Vicki), Donald (Lynn), Ronald (Susan); two sisters, Dawn (Jerry) Ring, Diane (Paul) Acutt; in-laws, Craig and JoAnn Ellison; two sisters-in-law, Julie (Dan) Skidds, Jennifer (Norris) Dennis Davidson; and 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy (Ellison) Rathunde, his daughter, Mindy (Rathunde) Jackson; and his father, Sonny Rathunde. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 2:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Domenico Maniscalco
Domenico Maniscalco, 89, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born on September 22, 1927 in Italy to Calogero and Antonina (nee Maurici) Maniscalco.
Domenico is survived by his wife, Angelica (nee Ferrantelli), of 64 years, whom he married on April 25, 1953 in Burgio, Italy. He is further survived by his sons, Vito and Anthony (Shelly) Maniscalco; daughter-in-law, Reem Maniscalco; grandchildren, Domenico, Angie, Shaden, Carl, Adam, and Nathan; brother, Vito Maniscalco, and many sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Carl; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.
A visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2017 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10am at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. Interment will be held at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL immediately following Mass. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Adeline E. Tessendorf
Adeline Esther Florence (nee: Steidtman) Callos Tessendorf, 88, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away August 29, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born June 15 1929 in Merrill, WI to Walter and Anna Steidtman. Adeline was proficient at crossword puzzles and enjoyed crocheting. Adeline is survived by her children Kirby (Marcia) Callos, Brian (Doris) Callos, and Susan (Daniel) Huber, her loving niece Carol Steidtman her grandchildren Becca Osmolak, Brian (Randi) Callos, Tracie Osmolak, Neil (Darlene) Huber, Jamie (Bruce) Scoville, and Garin (Crystal) Callos, her great-grandchildren Joshua, Dasan, Joscelyn, Adeline, Thatcher, Kegan, Emma, Leyla, and Travis, and her sisters Florence (Alan) Lemke, and Lorna (the late Lilas) Woller. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husbands Edward Callos, whom she wed on April 5, 1947 and Earl Tessendorf whom she wed on November 28, 1980, her sister Esther Steidtman, and her brothers Ernst Steidtman, Harold Steidtman, William (Helen) Steidtman, Frederick (Emma) Steidtman, and Walter (Sylvia) Steidtman. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association 225 N. Michigan Ste 1700 Chicago, IL 60601. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Elsie J. Justus
Elsie Jean Justus, 68, of Round Lake Beach passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1948 in Virginia to Mary Magdalene Lester and Burton Justus.
Elsie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Carl Justus; children, Carol Justus of Monroe, WI and Carl (Tracy) Justus of Chicago; grandchildren, Maycee, Tiffany, Sara, Shelby, Lauren, Dylan and Devin; great grandchildren, Saydee, Baylee, Jaelynn, Benjamin and Lorelei; and siblings, Nell Marie Price, Geraldine Wossley, Luther Justus, Joe Justus and Barrett Justus. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Justus and 2 grandsons, Andrew Driggers and Dustin Justus.
Friends of the family may visit on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 with the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Rita J. Obenauf
Rita J. Obenauf, 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born June 22, 1932 the only daughter of Bernard and Cecelia (nee: Dutzler) Obenauf. Rita lived most of her life in Fremont Center until moving to Grayslake. She was an avid Cubs fan and love to read. Rita worked and had a passion for being a Registered Nurse. Rita is survived by her many cousins, including her godchildren Eric (Rosie) Smyth and Sher (John) Shirey and her closest cousins John and Mary Anne Baier. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2017 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 following the service at St. Mary Cemetery in Fremont. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Boys Town 200 Flanagan Blvd. PO Box 8000 Boys Town, NE 68010. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Marcia Lynn Beake
Marcia Lynn Beake, 64, a resident of Ingleside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sisters (the rest of the Dustballs), after a long courageous battle with lung cancer, August 20, 2017 at her home in Ingleside. She was born June 22, 1953 in Sibley, IA to Joseph and Iris Dries (nee: Butz). Marcia loved gardening, nature, birds, hiking, and camping. She enjoyed volunteering for veterans and food pantries. Marcia was a devout Catholic serving as a 30 year parishioner and Eucharistic minister at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Ingleside. She raised her children faithfully guiding them towards Jesus Christ, within the catholic church. Marcia and Jim never knew a stranger and lived their lives with an open door policy. They showed compassion and love with whomever crossed their threshold. A retiree of 37 years from Abbott Labs, she started working on the line and ended her career in Quality Assurance. She was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, step-mother, wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, daughter, best friend, and daughter-in-law. Marcia is survived by her children Darcie (William) Addis of East Peoria, Richard (Erin) of Lake Villa, her step-daughter Shaw of Georgia, her grandchildren Zakkary, Benjamin, Chase, Zoey, Lauren, and Sydney, her siblings Cindy Harlow of WI, Sheila Farrigan of IL, Theresa Brassell of WI, and her best friends Pam (Richard) Myers of IL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Beake, her parents, her infant brother Joseph, and her sisters Connie Madole and Vicki Bollmann. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Audubon Society greatlakes.audubon.org. Interment will held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.