John A. Rodriguez, 68, a resident of Vernon Hills, IL passed away April 2, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born August 13, 1948 in Puerto Rico.  John was retired from the US Navy.  John is survived by his wife Dawn Rodriguez, whom he wed on December 20, 1994, his children George (Basia) Rodriquez, Cory Rainey, Leeza (Brian) Grosvenor, his grandchildren Julian Rodriquez, Viola Grosvenor, Derek Grosvenor, and his siblings Luis, Albert, Jaime, Evelyn Haddock, Elizabeth Morales and Amado.  He was preceded in death by his parents Amado and Juanita Rodriguez and his brother Angel.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at 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.

Josephine Virginia Loar, 91, a resident of Grayslake, Il passed away Friday March 31, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL .  She was born February 20, 1926 in Chicago to Jerome and Mary (nee: Perone) Genualdi.  Josephine loved to cook, knit, and crochet, but most of all loved her family.  Josephine is survived by her children James Loar of Round Lake Beach, Gail Loar of Summerville, South Carolina, Jerome Loar of Salem, WI, and Mary K. “Sugar” (James) Klingberg of Lake Villa, her nine grandchildren, her 11 great-grandchildren, and her brother Vincent “Hap” (Joanna) Genualdi of Wauconda.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James, and her brother Salvatore Genualdi.  All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.  For more information please contact  (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

Betty L. Schulz passed on March 8, 2017, surrounded by loving family, friends, and staff, in the care of JourneyCare Hospice and The Village of Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, where she lived with Alzheimer’s disease for 8 years. Betty was born in Chicago on May 13, 1929, to Albin and Maybelle (Gullbrandsen) Johnson. She attended Elmhurst College for two years, then married Paul G. Schulz on February 10, 1951. Together they raised six children, Betty devoting herself to nurturing her family and serving her church and community. While Paul served in the Philippines during the Korean conflict, she raised their two pre-school-aged boys alone. When in 1981, Paul and 28-year-old son, Scott, were killed in a small plane crash, Betty not only became sole provider for her adolescent children, but showed all how to live through tragedy with strength and grace. In her senior years, she enjoyed a special relationship with William Thorsen, who died in 2013. Throughout her entire life, Betty showered everyone she met– no exceptions – from lifelong friends to those who cared for her at The Village of Victory Lakes with genuine concern for their well-being; people couldn’t help but feel at least a bit more optimistic just because she took genuine interest in them. And, as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she had few equals. Betty never failed to provide her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the comfort and support they needed, and each knew from her words and, more importantly, deeds, that Betty loved them intensely and unconditionally. Betty is survived by 5 children and their spouses: William Schulz, Craig Schulz (Carol), Gayle Florian (Jay), Chris Schulz (Jill) and Matt Schulz (Kirsten); 11 grandchildren: Terry Schulz (Stacie), Jeff Schulz (Marisa), Christopher Schulz, Timothy Schulz, Scott Schulz, Gina LeMense (Sam), Alexi Florian, Nicole Schulz, Stephanie Schulz, Paul Schulz, M. Scott Schulz; 5 great-grandchildren: Alex Schulz, Ashley Schulz, Avery Schulz, Sofia Schulz and James Schulz and former daughter-in-law, continued friend, Annette Schulz. Visitation at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL, 60030, Saturday, March 25 from 1-5 pm with service following. In lieu of flowers, please donate to community-based Alzheimer’s respite care: Online at ExtraCare.us or via check to Extracare, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030; or perform an act of kindness for someone in your community.

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.

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. 

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.