Brian R. Bovill, 30, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away March 15, 2017. He was born February 2, 1987 in Waukegan, IL to Howard Duncan and Diane Foreman. Brian is survived by his mother Diane Foreman, his father Howard Duncan, his step-father Wally Foreman, his daughter Madison Bovill, his siblings Walter Foreman, Amber Foreman, and Amanda Foreman, his 3 nieces, and his nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Eugene and Rosemarie Bartoszek and his stepdaughter Bailey Bovill. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 10:00am at St. Bede Catholic Church 36455 N. Wilson Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Renny Marciniec
Renny Vincent Marciniec, 44, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born May 25, 1972 in Chicago to Ireneus Marciniec and Donna Sakiewicz. He was raised in Lake Villa and graduated from Grant Community High School. He was a loving son, brother, and grandson. Renny was a very good electrician and worked for IBEW local 150. Renny is survived by mother Donna of Lake Villa, father Ireneus of Chicago, sister Renee of Round Lake, brother Brett of Florida, and stepfather Ray of Florida. He liked spending time with his family and friends and was an avid animal lover. He had a great sense of humor with a lively soul and a big heart. He touched each and every person that crossed his path. With his contagious laugh he possessed a deep desire to enjoy everything and anything that life had to offer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Vince and Katherine Bigos of Lake Villa and Stanley and Anna Marciniec of Chicago, also his uncle David Bigos of Chicago. A memorial visitation is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and will continue until the time of the funeral mass at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 South Milwaukee Avenue in Lake Villa, IL 60046. He will be missed, but not forgotten All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Dewey Williams Jr.
Dewey Williams Jr., 59, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born December 1, 1957 in Waukegan, IL to Dewey Sr. and Delores Williams. Dewey enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family, especially all his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and was always at the kids sporting events. He loved his family and was always making sure they were cared for and he made them all feel special. Dewey is survived by his mother Delores, his son Derek Williams, his siblings Connie (Mike) Brion, Debbie (Mike) Grenda, Tina (Rob) Boyte, his nieces and nephews Amanda, Ashley, Robbie, Vanessa (Gerardo), Michael (Tina), and Brittany, and his great-nieces and great-nephews Jaylene, Gracie, Maylee, Mikey, Jory, and Jonathan. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Sr., his sister Lori Williams, and his nephew Michael Williams. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm, with the funeral service commencing at 6:00pm, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Jennifer A. Farrell
Jennifer Ann Farrell, 36, a resident of Richmond, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 2, 2017, at her home. She was born May 10, 1980 in Lake Forest to Thomas P. and Barbara E. (nee: Olsen) Iwanski. Jennifer was raised in Gurnee, IL and graduated from Warren High School. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister, that loved spending time with family and friends, but most of all she loved to see the smiles on her children’s faces. Jennifer was an exceptionally good artist, enjoyed crafts, the outdoors, music, and had a great sense of style. She was a lively soul, with a big heart and contagious laugh. She touched each and every person that crossed her path. Jennifer possessed a deep desire to enjoy anything and everything that life had to offer. She attempted to make the best out of all that life threw at her, including her long battle with Crohn’s disease. Jennifer is survived by her mother Barbara of Richmond, her father Thomas of Waukegan, her children Tyler Farrell of NY, and Grace Farrell of Richmond, her siblings Lesha (John) Marshall of Pell Lake, WI, Rachel (Joseph) Hird of Spring Grove, and Kathy (Jeremy) Baker of Washington, her nieces Sydney, Gabriella, Jocelyn, and Morghan, and her nephew Austin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Sydney and Pearl Olsen and Nicholas and Margaret Iwanski. A visitation and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm with the 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 gofundme.com/p/3wkx. For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Colleen Janas Todorovic
Colleen Janas Todorovic, 33, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home. She was born March 29, 1983 in Evanston, IL to Joyce and Tom Todorovic. Colleen loved spending nights out with friends and family and loved all of her furry friends too. Colleen is survived by her mother Joyce, her brother Brian Todorovic of Gurnee, her uncle Gary, her aunt Deb, and her cousins Lisa, Garret (Jenn), Chris, and Jason. She was preceded in death by her dad Tom. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2017 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. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Evan O. Akyeah
Evan O. Akyeah, age 7, of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Northwestern Hospital in Grayslake. He was born May 24, 2009 in Evanston. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030 followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm at the funeral chapel. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Richard B. Neubauer
Richard B. Neubauer, 58, a resident of McHenry and formerly of Oshkosh, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry. He was born July 16, 1958 in Oshkosh, WI to Richard and Nancy Neubauer. Richard had worked for Square D in Oshkosh. He was an established artist that devoted his life to his craft and demonstrated his love through his art. Richard is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen, his mother Nancy Neubauer, his children Travis (Peggy) Gauger and Niki (Rigs) Gjyshi, his grandchildren Landon, Lexi, and Ashlyn Gauger and Amelia and Evan Gjyshi, and his siblings Dean Neubauer and Tammy Neubauer. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:00pm at the mausoleum of Lakeview Cemetery 2786 Algoma Blvd. Osh Kosh, WI 54901. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. All funeral 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.
Leon Franklin Wilkens
Leon Franklin Wilkens, age 85, passed away at his home in Grayslake on Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born March 5, 1931 in Chicago to Leon F. and Ida Marie (Harvey) Wilkens Sr. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Mundelein. He was a member of SAR, Mayflower Society, VFW and the American Legion. Leon was a Centel supervisor of warehouse, buildings and vehicles. He is survived by his wife Virginia Concetta Viscuso-Wilkens, whom he married on July 4, 1953, his children, Kevin Carl Wilkens, Eric John Wilkens and Teresa Rose Wilkens; his grandchildren, Ryan Matthew (Kelli) Wilkens, Rachel Marie (Ryan) Seymour, Nicholas Frank Griesbaum, Mitchell Frank Griesbaum, Brittani Barbara Griesbaum, Danielle Virginia Griesbaum, Christopher Lee, Collette, Virginia Rose (Chris) Blaisdell, Brandon Cordes, and Hillary (Ron) Smith; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Leon F. Wilkens III. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral mass will be Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 West Erhart Road in Mundelein followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. For information please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Frances M. Phillips
Frances M. Phillips, age 72, resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Journey Care in Glenview. She was born August 7, 1944 in Wahpeton, ND to Vincent and Nora (Feerick) Bald. She was a very independent spirit who loved birding and traveling extensively with friends and family. She was a devout Catholic who brought the spirit of our Lord into every part of her life and shared an out-going and fun-loving demeanor with everyone close to her. Frances is survived by her daughter, Laura Phillips of Chicago and her son, Vincent (Maggie) Phillips of Grayslake; grandchildren, Jack and Elizabeth of Grayslake; siblings, John (Diane) Bald of Minnesota, Paul (Shirley) Bald of Hoffman Estates, James Bald of Minnesota, Rosemary Kaczynski of Wisconsin, Patricia Rickaby of Minnesota, Betty Lou (Jerry) Elfert of Minnesota, and David (Marlys) Bald of Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bobby and George, and one sister, Rita. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
William P. Bouma
William “Bill” P. Bouma (79) of Wildwood passed away at his home February 23, 2017. He grew up in Gurnee, IL and spent his life in the greater Grayslake area. Bill graduated from Warren Township High school 1956. He married Jeredene “Jerry”Anderson of Wildwood in February 1962. He was a career truck driver for Peter Baker and for a period of time, owned his own business, Bouma Trucking. He was preceded in death by parents John and Marie Bouma and his wife Jerry. Bill is survived by his children; Jamie (Travis) Vanderpool, Dan (Linda) Bouma, Kelly (Kerri) Bouma, Tracy (Andre) Surdez, sisters; Leone Tasto and Florence Sablan, 4 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, and 1 great-grandson. His joys were cars, Wheel of Fortune, gardening, home improvement, NASCAR and camping in Wisconsin with Jerry. Bill was a hard-working man, dedicated husband and father. His grand- children referred to him as Popo. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for March 1, 2017 at 10:30am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to; Wounded Warrior Project or Stop Cancer. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Edwin L. Hall Jr.
Edwin Lawrence Hall, Jr., age 92, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on February 23, 2017. Ed was born to Edwin Sr. and Maude Hall in Grayslake, IL on January 16, 1925. As the oldest of three siblings, he grew up in the Grayslake area and graduated from Warren High School in 1943. In 1944, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and left for service to his country. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, he began his business career at Fansteel, Inc. Shortly thereafter, Ed began working with his father in the family business, Hall’s Food Mart. However, his career truly started when he, his brother Bill, and good friend Ed Bauer opened up Parkway Foods in 1961 in downtown Grayslake. The business became a staple of the town and was a very successful grocery store and catering company. To this day, people remember the location of Parkway Foods. It truly left a mark on the entire town, and Ed was known to be a dedicated owner and the cleanest grocer in the state of Illinois! He was also committed to the town of Grayslake being an active member on the Chamber of Commerce and serving on the Board at the Bank, ultimately becoming the President of Grayslake National Bank. He was respected by all who knew him, and his optimism and laughter were contagious. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Duell, on November 24, 1944, and their marriage resulted in the birth of six children (Cheryl, Susan, Kathryn, Jennifer, Cynthia, and Kenneth). He later married Barbara Wurl and became stepfather to her son, John. After her death, he met and developed a long relationship with Linda Devine. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara, his sister Margaret Hagglund, his daughter Susan Dobson, and his grandson Ryan Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his partner Linda, his brother William Hall (Katy), his five children, his stepson, nine grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, February 26th from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm with a service at 7:00. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Advocate Hospice. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Julia B. Schlicht
Julia Bernadine Schlicht (nee: Griffiths), 89, of Gages Lake, IL passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Condell Hospital of congenital heart failure surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hibbing, MN to Roy and Margaret Griffiths. She was united in marriage to Joseph Schlicht in 1948, who preceded her in death in 2013. She was an RNET employed at St. Therese Hospital from 1960-1987. Julia worked at Ann Kiley until 1999. She was a faithful member of St. Gilbert’s Church in Grayslake from 1954. Julia was a very loving wonderful and compassionate mother of 13, grandmother of 30, great-grandmother of 23, and great-great-grandmother of 1. She is survived by her siblings Patricia Prevetz, Esther (Jim) McKenzie, Bryan Griffiths and Deacon James (Dorothy) Griffiths. She is also survived by her 10 loving children Dave (Nancy), Susan, Lorraine Butterfield, Edward, Joseph (Janine), Julie, Margaret, Jayne, Cathy (Mike) Morrison, Therese (Greg) Skarbalus, and her son-in-law Bill Roberts. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her siblings Roy, John, and Ed Griffiths, Mary Margaret Duvier, and Eleanore Leaman, her sons Charles and Paul “Duffy” Schlicht, her daughter Mary Roberts, her son-in-law Charles Butterfield III and great-grandson Ryder Butterfield. She will be sorely missed by all and was loved by many. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A visitation will continue on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 9:00 until 10:00am with the mass commencing at 10:00am all at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 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.
Stephen L. Gonder
Stephen L. Gonder, 63, a resident of Wildwood, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Green Bay, WI. He was born December 5, 1953 in Washington D.C. to Ivan and Kathryn Gonder. Stephen was retired, but had worked for Shogren Fencing Company for over 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Gurnee and enjoyed golfing. Stephen is survived by his son Cory Gonder, his fiancé Lynn Maki, and his sister Karen Stockwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Clay Gonder. A memorial gathering and service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm with the service at 4:00pm at the American Legion 749 Milwaukee Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion. For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Linda K. Cleary
Linda Kay (Thompson) Cleary, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 65 on Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1951, to Pauline and A. W. Thompson in Anniston, Alabama. After her parents divorced and her mom remarried, they moved around to several Army bases. Her favorite was Hawaii, where her sister, Rhonda, was born. Her mom didn’t want her to go off base, but did let her go to some dances. Once they relocated to Chicago, she made the town her own. In high school, she joined the ROTC earning their highest ranking, cadet colonel. During her early twenties, she got to vacation many places around the US. Her first marriage gave her “little” Linda. Then she met her soul mate, Jeremiah. Within 2 years, they were married and had a daughter of their own, Jenny. Due to an injury, Linda spent many years battling surgeries, procedures, and medical intervention. As her medical problems grew her physical abilities were more limited. However, she remained ever sharp-minded. Linda’s joys were her family, reading, cards, board games and game shows, bird watching, and telling stories of the past. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Jeremiah Cleary, her daughters, Linda Armstrong, Jennifer (Frank) Ladwig, and Leandra Christine Cleary, also her granddaughter, her grandchildren, Megan, Joe, Kyle, Raven, Dylan, and Noah, her sisters, Rhonda (Mark) Rakosnik and family, Odessa (Phillip) Edwards and family, Lilly (Ross) Skaggs and family, her brother Jerry Thompson, her caregiver Cathy (Jesse) Miller, in-laws Ann (Tom) Greybill and family, Julie Cleary Zanoza, and James Cleary. Along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, charity donation cards will be available. Per her request, a direct cremation was performed and a memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25 from 1-3 pm with a funeral service at 3:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel at 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030, (847) 223-8122. http://www.strangfuneral.org/
Mark S. Dittmer
Mark S. Dittmer, 45, a resident of Round Lake Heights, IL passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He was born December 6, 1971 in Chicago, IL to Gerald and Darlene Dittmer. Mark was an outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt. He most recently worked at Prairie Materials in Mundelein. Mark was well loved and known by family, friends, and community as a constant giving presence in their lives. Mark is survived by his loving partner “wife” of 27 years, Jennifer Leist-Jarvis, his daughter, Allison Nicole Dittmer, whom he lovingly called “Boogs”, his parents Gerald and Darlene Dittmer, his siblings Kathleen Dittmer, Geraldine (Steven) Fester, Jeffery (Tracy) Dittmer, Edward “Jim” (Carolyn) Dittmer, John Dittmer, and Matthew Dittmer, and loved by his numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. A private service was 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.
Marjorie P. Woll
Marjorie P. Woll, 72, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her home. She was born June 5, 1944 in Waukegan, IL to Fredrick Singleton and Helen Alice Brawley (nee: Galvin). Margery Brawley Woll started her schooling at St. Gilbert in Grayslake, Il then Graduated from Grayslake High School in 1962. She continued her education at Northwestern University with a Bachelor Degree in English Literature. Graduate studies started at Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. In 1992 Margery earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Marquette University. Margery worked at many hospitals with many accomplishment including starting one of the first immediate care centers in Vernon Hills. She worked at Evanston Hospital, Condell Hospital and Victory Hospital and finished her nursing Career at Rush North Shore University Hospital where she was the AVP of Surgical, Maternity and Ambulatory Services. Margery married Ronald Woll on December 21st 1968 and had a daughter Shannon Love Woll who was born on July 21, 1970 and a son David (Danielle) Woll born May 23, 1972. Margery has four grandchildren Maxwell Woll age 12, Lillianna Woll age 9, Jaylynn Worley age 10 and a new Grandson Jaxson David Woll who is 11 weeks old. Memorial Services will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, February 23rd. Visitation will be from 4pm – 7pm with a service commencing at 7:00pm to celebrate her life. Donations can be made in her name to St, Judes Children’s Hospital or directly to her husband Ron. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Anthony J. Solano
In loving memory of Anthony Solano Hernandez, Anthony was 27 when he passed away suddenly on February 13, 2017. His spirit lives through his mother Adriana Hernandez, his father Tony Solano, his brothers and sisters Angel, Alexis, Christopher, Erick, Andrea, and Anessa. Along with many other family members and friends that loved him dearly. He was an outdoorsman who loved to fish. He enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest, always surrounded by those he loved. Anthony was always one to put a smile on family and friend’s faces with his witty sense of humor. He was full of love and compassion, and was always willing to go the extra mile to help those in need. A visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 4:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please donate to his gofundme page. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Stephen McClure Davis
Stephen “Steve” McClure Davis, loving father and grandfather, a resident of McHenry, Illinois, born August 14, 1941 in Berwyn, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. He is survived by son, Allan Davis, daughter Ann Marie (Jeffrey) Newman, granddaughter, Chyann Newman, brother Lance G. (Mary) Davis, sisters, Suzanne (Edward) Klein and Cheri Blowers, dear friends Ann and Tony Ricchetti, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter G. Davis Jr. and mother Mary J. Colson, wife, Diane, and brothers, Robert S. Davis and Karl K. Colson. All services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Emilia C. Dunn
Emilia C. Dunn, 56, a resident of Lake Forest, IL, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. She was born January 6, 1961 in Guam to Jose Gomez and Delgadina Cruz. Emilia served her country for 12 years in the US Army. She was employed with Nuwave LLC as a customer service supervisor for 8 years. She loved to volunteer and help others at church, including many ministries. Emilia is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gathia W. Dunn Jr, whom she wed on November 16, 1984 in Hagerstown, MD, her children Malani L. (Mahdi) Griffin of Atlanta, GA, Gathia W. (Shannon) Dunn III of Round Lake Park, Earl W. Dunn II of Lake Forest, Marcus A. Dunn of Springfield, and Denise (Cedric) Jackson of Texas her grandchildren Gathia W. Dunn IV, Alyssa M. Dunn, Mahdi K. Griffin Jr, Makai L. Griffin, Tristian I. Williams, Timothy B. Hall, Tiani A. Hall. her siblings Genevieva Salas of North Carolina and Manuela Gomez of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Emilio Jocson and Arthur Cruz, and her sister Lolita Meno. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorial Services for Emilia will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Living Waters Assembly Of God 525 N Atkinson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial devotions may be made to Feed My Starving Children at www.fmsc.org. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org
William J. Healy
William Healy, 89, passed away peacefully at home 9 February 2017 in Grayslake, IL. A WWII Navy veteran who attended DePaul University is preceded in death by wife Dolores (nee Triana), father George, mother Lucille, brothers George, Bobby and Michael and sister Margot. He is survived by sons Tom (Janice), Mike (Beata), and daughter Joanne Kraznoson (Jim), grandchildren Patrick and Matthew Healy, Kevan and Katy Kraznoson, and many nieces and nephews. An enthusiastic sportsman who grew up in Hyde Park was a letterman in basketball at Hirsh High, a boxer in the Golden Gloves 1947, and an avid golfer who held a single digit handicap with 2 holes in one and forever searching for the perfect swing. He was a member of Glen Flora Country Club in Waukegan and East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Palm Harbor, FL for over 20 years. He was an enthusiastic Cubs, Bears and Notre Dame fan along with Willie Pep, Buddy Greco, Lawrence Welk, and The Shadow of Your Smile. A successful businessman in advertising sales, his career spanned 40 years with National Cash Register, Hearst Magazines, The Journal of the AMA and New England Journal of Medicine, all with top sales honors. His career brought him from Chicago to Bay Village, OH and finally back to Deerfield, IL. He was very much a family man who enjoyed spending time with his 3 children and 4 grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all. Visitation Friday 17 February at St. Gilbert Church at 301 E. Belvidere Rd. in Grayslake at 11:00 AM, followed by noon mass and procession to St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lake Forest. For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org