Robert Poska, 66, passed away quietly on November 12, 2016 at JourneyCare in Barrington. Bob was born on July 19, 1950, to Edward and Bernadine Poska. Bob’s childhood was spent in Grayslake exploring Tree Island, with a pocket full of penny candy from The Old Dime Store, and building life-long friendships. After graduating from GCHS (Class of 1968), Bob attended Western Illinois University (Class of 1972). With degree in hand, Bob embarked on a career spanning 4 decades in the insurance field where he was highly respected by clients and colleagues alike. With camera bag and tripod in tow, Bob combined his passion for photography with his wanderlust. From Pilsen to Prague, Bob captured common people and common places. Always seeking to expand his skills and the depth of his craft in large format, street, and digital photography, Bob attended workshops in Santa Fe, Cuba, and other destinations around the globe, but yet, as a diehard fan, most often found his way home to cheer for the Packers. Bob is survived by three sisters, Susan (the late Raymond) Magiera of Lake Barrington, Kathleen Patterson of Arlington, TX, and Laurie Frank of Grayslake; Jenna (Sam) Goeb of Greenfield, WI, whom he considered a daughter; nephews and nieces Ray (Denise) Magiera, Christopher (Jessica) Magiera, Erika (Peter) Stilwell, Hannah Frank, Emily Frank, and Alex (Brittany) Frank; great nephews and nieces Nathaniel Magiera, Alexandria Magiera, Ellison Magiera, Piper Stilwell, Sloane Stilwell, Cooper Stilwell, and August Frank; a dear aunt, Dorothy Korecky of Pine Island, MN, numerous dear cousins across the country, many cherished lifelong friends including Kevin and Helena Daly of Spring Grove, George Grandchamp of Los Angeles, CA, the entire Siedlecki family who considered Bob a son and brother, and Eva, Brady, and Levi Goeb who loved their “GramBob,” a role that brought Bob much joy, love, and laughter. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Mark, and close friend Christopher Siedlecki. Memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Illinois Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at LLS.org or UNICEF at unicefusa.org. Friends are welcome to join the family for a memorial gathering in February. Contact rposkamemorial@gmail.com for details.
Dr. Nestor Gerardo Guzman, MD
Dr. Nestor Gerardo Guzman MD FACS, “Gerardo”, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 surrounded by loving family after a battle with cancer. A longtime resident of Wadsworth IL, he is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Eva “Ketty” (nee Dupuy-Thurpeauy). Devoted father of Gerardo (wife Claire), Natalia (husband Michael) and Greta. Proud grandfather “Dito” to Gabriella, Ryan, Nathan, Anna, Alexander and Megan.
Nestor was born in Piura, Peru to Rosa Espinosa de Guzman and Gerardo Guzman Talledo, one of 4 children. He is older brother to Rosa Guzman de Castillio, Flor de Maria Guzman de Guzman and Marco Guzman Espinosa. He grew up in Chiclayo, Peru; graduated with a medical degree from the San Fernando Medical School of San Marcos University and surgical residency at Cayetano Heredia University in Lima, Peru.
Nestor interned at Mount Sinai Chicago Medical School and did his residency in the US Veterans Administration and Ohio State University hospitals in Dayton, Ohio. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy and Naval Reserve. Dr. Guzman provided Surgical and Family Practice services to the Lake County community from area hospitals (Advocate Condell, Northwestern Lake Forest, Vista Victory) and his Grayslake office for over 35 years. He contributed time, effort and medical services to the Open Door Clinic (HealthReach) in Mundelein and the Illinois Peruvian American Medical Society.
Nestor enjoyed traveling, tennis, swimming, volleyball and spending time with his extended Peruvian “family” on many summer Sundays.
“Gerardo” will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, especially missed will be his great sense of humor, making his friends and family laugh at all occasions.
Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel (410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030) from 1-4 pm on Saturday, February 4th, with a Memorial service immediately following. For more information please call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org
William Herman Protine
William Herman Protine, 89, a resident of Third Lake, passed away peacefully at his home, on Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was born November 25, 1927 in Antioch, IL to Paul and Elsie Protine. William was a World War II veteran having served during the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 65 years, an avid traveler and fisherman. William attended church faithfully and was strong in his Christian faith. He last attended the Village Church of Gurnee. William is survived by his children Paula Protine of Waukegan, Andrea Protine of Waukegan, and William E. (Vivien) Protine of Koror Palau, his grandchildren Monica Protine of El Cajon, CA, Richard Weekly of Waukegan, Samantha (Richard) Green of Winthrop Harbor, and William I. Protine of Pleasant Prairie, WI, his 4 great-grandchildren, his niece Melanie Hansford, and many other nieces and nephews in the Illinois and California areas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Norma J. Protine (nee: Carmain), his parents, his sisters Gwendolyn (Kenneth) Strang and Virginia (John) Hudrick, and his brother Barnard (Edith) Protine. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm 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 the charity of your choice. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Terry A. Nischan
Terry A. Nischan, 56, a resident of Antioch, passed away January 20, 2017, at her home. She was born December 9, 1960 in Evanston, IL to Sherman and Christine (nee: Westcott) Nischan. Terry was an amazing woman. Her love for her daughter, grandkids, Tommy, and her sons-in-law Mike and Jody was infinite. She touched so many lives with her spirit, kindness, and her beautiful smile. She was a force of nature, and to know her was to love her. She was her grandkids biggest fan and to all the other kids that knew her as Oma at every sporting event. She cheered for them all as if they were own. She treated everyone like family, and truly meant it when she asked you how you were doing. She lived her life to the fullest and loved with all of her heart and soul. Terry was an amazing mother, but her greatest roll was that of Oma. Her love for her daughter and grandkids was unlike any other. Those fortunate enough to be a part of her world only truly know how great of a loss this is. Heaven gained a beautiful angel, but left our world with a little less light. May she fly to the Angels, always cheer for her beloved Bears and Cubs, and always curse the Packers, and cheer for her babies (and sometimes the wrong team)! Terry is survived by the love of her life Tommy, her daughter Jennifer (Mike) Keeter of Round Lake, Oma to her grandchildren Alex, Jake, Mason, Brayden, Jameson, and Jaxon, her siblings Debbie (Mark) Atkins of WI, Sheryl (Al) Gafka of Algonquin, and Karen (Vince) Seminerio of Rockford, and loving aunt to Elizabeth Gafka, Christopher Nischan, Janice Enslow, and Albert Seminerio. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 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. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Dawn E. Lenzen
Dawn Lenzen, 45, a resident of Las Vegas for 23 years, passed away after a short illness, January 15, 2017. She was born November 22, 1971 in Wisconsin. Dawn worked as a cocktail waitress for Sarah/Ballys. Dawn loved her pets, especially Sparrow. She called herself the “cat lady”. Dawn loved the “Harley Davidson look” and riding to Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, yet she had a soft and whimsical side by collecting mermaids, fairy and dragon statues and artwork. Her many varied interests made her the quirky and loveable Dawn who will be fondly remembered and missed by many. Dawn is survived by her parents Bill and Penny Lenzen, her sister Sommer Matthews, and her nieces Alyssa, Amanda, and Aralyn. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Fred and Gertrude Lenzen and Alton and Margaret Palmer, and her cousins Jason Schaffer and Fred Harrington. A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Following the service there will be a gathering at Bills Pub in Grayslake, from 8:00pm until 9:30pm. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Jonathan Beam
Jonathan Beam , 48 a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born November 11, 1968, in Mobile, Al to Fred and Johnnie Beam. Jonathan was an employee for Omnicell for over 20 years. He loved his dogs and was a member of the Little Fort Kennel Club in Waukegan. Jonathan is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lynda, his mother Johnnie Beam, his sister Kathy (Stephen) Peeples, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his father. The family is having a party to honor Jonathan at a later date. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue www.shibarescue.org. For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
John E. Slobodzian
John E. Slobodzian, 67, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home. He was born January 12, 1950 in Chicago to Emil and Marjorie Slobodzian. John was an employee of Pepsi for 48 years and had most recently been at the Pleasant Prairie office. John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda, his children John Jr. (Karen) Slobodzian, Katie (Steve) Meathe, and Jennifer (Mike) Herman, his grandchildren, who loving called him “Poppy”, Norah, Trevor, Carter, Madison, and Andrew, his siblings Steve (Marge) Slobodzian, and Tom (Kathy) Slobodzian, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 10:00am until 1:00pm, with a funeral service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow the services at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Earl L. Kleven
Earl L. Kleven, age 88, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. He was born on June 19, 1928 in Chicago to Earling and Frieda Kleven. Earl was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CU47) aircraft carrier. He was a Round Lake area resident for over 75 years and was an employee for over 35 years with Com Ed serving in the Substation Division. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman, golfer and bowler. Earl is survived by one son, Bradley (Diane); two granddaughters, Karissa (Kyle) Gretebeck of Wauwatosa, WI and Lacey Kleven of Oak Creek, WI; and one great-granddaughter, Evie Grace Gretebeck. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 47 years, Suzanne Kleven, whom he married on November 1, 1952; and a brother, Kenneth Kleven. All services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Sharon L. Schlaeger
Sharon L. Schlaeger, 72, a resident of Round Lake Park, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born April 8, 1944 in Highland Park to Les and Charlotte Scheskie. Sharon loved spending time wither her children and grandchildren. Sharon is survived by her children Cheryl (Bill) Thomey, Mike Schlaeger, Richard Schlaeger, Robert (Sue) Schlaeger, and T.J. Schlaeger, her grandchildren Kimberly, Haley, Megan, Brandon, Taylor, Jasper, Kendyll, Cameron, Lauren, Genn, Eryn, and Xander, her siblings Leslie Scheskie-Murphy and Thomas Scheskie, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Phillip, her granddaughter Nicole, and her brother Richard Scheskie. A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm with at service commencing at 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Marcella J. Lenzen
Marcella J. Lenzen, 88, of Grayslake, passed away on January 13, 2017 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. A life-long resident of Grayslake, a past member of Faith Baptist Church, and an active member of the Grayslake Historical Society. Marcella was a servant of Grayslake and always had a helping hand for many groups in the community. She was a mother and grandmother to many; a friend to all and a foe to none. She is survived by, and the beloved mother of Linda (the late Jim) Barnes of Kentucky; Lawrence (Mary) Lenzen of Lindendhurst, and Carl (Kim) Lenzen of Grayslake; six grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granchild. Also survived by her brothers, Duane Howard of Illinois and Paul (Laurel) Howard of Granite Falls, WA; her sisters, Edith Perry of Milwaukee, WI; Mary (Robert) DeMik of Watseka, IL; and Ruth (James) Batie of Doniphen, NE. Preceded in death by her parents, Sebern B. and Ruth H. (nee Berkley) Howard; her husband of 50 years, Jerome William Lenzen who died December 2001, her brothers, Sebern B. Howard, Jr. Ray Howard, Harold Howard, and Richard Howard, and her son William Lenzen in July of 2014. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 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, January 17, 2017 at 11:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow the services at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. Memorial contributions May be made to either the Grayslake Fire Department, 160 Hawley St. Grayslake, IL 60030 or the Grayslake Historical Society, PO Box 185 Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
William Smiley
William Smiley, age 96, of Lake Villa, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1920 in Covington, KY to Ralph and Esther (Baird) Smiley. William was an avid Cubs fan, loved to fish at Druce Lake, and was a member of the Cook County Carpenters Union. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He is survived by his children, Diane (Chris) Holst of Lindenhurst, David (Lavonne) of St. Charles, James (Kim) of DeKalb and Keith (Deborah) of Antioch; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Constance, two brothers, Robert and Lyman, and one granddaughter, Lisa Wadin. All funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials may be made in William’s name to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital.
Andrew Cave
Andy Cave, age 59, born in Milwaukee, WI and resident of Grayslake, IL for 15 years, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Connie and daughter Nicole by his side on January 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife Connie (nee Hohlman), married for 22 years; daughter Nicole age 19; mother Joyce Cave; sisters Anne Callen (Phil) and Margy Cave; nieces Erin and Bryn Callen; mother-in-law Carole Hohlman, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Andy was preceded in death by his father Walter Cave.
Andy had an amazing sense of humor and a great love for family and friends. He was an adventurous world traveler, an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and passionate animal lover. He left behind two loyal collies and an adoring cat. Andy graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 1975, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with an accounting/CPA degree in 1980. He worked as a Manufacturing Consultant and Regional Manager at IMEC. Andy fought a courageous battle against Mesothelioma for the past 17 months. Andy was truly loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Visitation is Saturday, January 14 from 1 to 4p.m. with a memorial service scheduled for 4 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cave family or to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at 1317 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. For further information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Mildred M. Miltonberger
Mildred M. Miltonberger, age 83 and resident of Grayslake for over 50 years, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 3, 2016. Mildred was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, always sharing an abundance of love, compassion and patience. Those that knew her will miss her sense of humor including her ability to laugh at herself.
Born October 10, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Edna Hansen, Mildred graduated from Hirsh High School. While attending a floral art school in Chicago she met a young man from Indiana, fell madly in love and coerced him into marrying her. Soon they had their first son and moved to Grayslake where they had two more sons. Their life in Grayslake included many years as a Cub Scout Den Mother, rowboat rides on Grayslake, 3-week summer vacations driving throughout the U.S., and innumerable Grayslake Junior High and High School sporting events. Her grandchildren especially enjoyed the apple pies she made from the apple tree in their backyard. She was active in the United Protestant Church of Grayslake where she met many great long-term friends. She worked for a time at the old National grocery store on Grayslake’s Center Street and later for many years at Navy Relief at the Great Lakes Naval Base. She met dear friends at both jobs.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 49 years Charles Miltonberger, her son Paul Miltonberger and a multitude of well-fed beagles.
Mildred is survived by her sister Doris Craig; son Tom (Jane) Miltonberger; son Neil (Melissa) Miltonberger; daughter in-law Joan Miltonberger; and nine adoring grandchildren, Andy, Amy, Matt, Nicole, Kendall, Lauren, Natalie, Michelle and Mark.
A Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday January 13, 2017 at the United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney, Grayslake. Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville following the service. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, January 12 from 4:00 -8:00 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please call (847) 223-8122 or visit our website at www.strangfuneral.org
Stephanie A. McLaughlin
Stephanie A. (nee: Higgins) McLaughlin, 67, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday at her home. She was born in 1949 to John and Helen Higgins. Stephanie worked at Medline for over 27 years. She loved to cook, garden. She enjoyed her birds and her cat. Stephanie is survived by her brothers Doug (Gabriela) Higgins and John (Marie) Higgins, her nieces Emily, Rana, Marjan, and Banafsheh, her nephew Danny, her step-son Tom McLaughlin, and her dear friends Megan Flanders and Dawn Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother James Higgins. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm with a memorial service commencing at 4:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Carlton “Red” Buerger
Carlton “Red” Buerger, 94, longtime resident of Winnetka. Preceded in death by his loving wife Henrietta “Hattie” of 65 years. Loving father of Michele, Katherine, Stephen, Tom, Mary, and Robert. 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Carlton graduated from U. of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and earned his Masters in Education from Northwestern. He was a Captain in the US Marine Air Corps (1942-1946) as a fighter pilot with two Distinguished Flying Cross awards for missions on Okinawa. Wisconsin state singles tennis champion in 1946. Twenty Eight years of service at New Trier Township High School, thirty five years as a teaching tennis professional throughout the Chicago area, and a lifetime passion for working with young people. “Red” will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral services will begin at 11:30am on Saturday, January 28th at the old church building at St. Mary of the Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Richard G. Wacker
Richard G. Wacker, age 73, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at his home. He was born in Chicago at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on April 11, 1943 to Paul and Josephine (nee Bruel) Wacker. He was a member of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Grayslake and the IAMAW—International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at the Kitchens of Sara Lee. Richard is survived by his wife, Reva Ann, whom he married on June 12, 1965; his children, Deborah (Elliot), Richard (Kristin), grandchildren, Madison, Jake, Finn, Evy, Ilsa, Reece, Hagen and Chloe. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul and Don, two sisters, Betty and Roberta, and a grandson, Ryder. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Northern Illinois Food Bank, 273 Dearborn Ct., Geneva, IL 60134 (solvehungertoday.org). Please include a note saying “given in memory of Richard Wacker.” For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Italo Reno Funari
Italo “Reno” Funari, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Condell Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1936 in Highland Park to Nazarino and Amelia Funari. Reno graduated from New Trier High School before entering the US Army. He and his brother then took over his father’s business, Funari and Sons Landscaping. Reno’s family and his brother’s family then owned the Railroad Inn restaurant in Glenview. He most recently worked for Skokie Country Club as a bartender. Reno is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy, his children Helen (Russ) Eslamirad and her former husband Ghasem, Rena Wils, Denise Funari, and Nick (Stefanie) Funari, his grandchildren Brittany (Jimmy), Tony, Emily, Brian (Amanda), Christopher, Amelia, and Gino, his great-grandchildren Madilynn and Logan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Al Funari. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday December 30, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Christine Tinnin
Christine Tinnin passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Westmoreland Nursing Center in Lake Forest. Local arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For further information regarding services, please contact Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick, Newport News, Virginia 757-595-4424.
Albert E. Bade
Albert E. Bade, age 80, of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born November 6, 1936 in Des Plaines to Carl and Esther (nee Winkelman) Bade. He was the former owner of Bade Bike Shop in Des Plaines. Albert was a friend to everyone. If someone needed help, he was always there for them. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, whom he married on March 26, 1955; his son, Michael; his daughter, Vickie; his grandchildren, Peter, Alex (Emily) and Carly; his brothers, James (Bonnie) and Arthur (Gail); his sister, Joyce Bade (the late Ken) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. All funeral services are private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Nancy Elisabeth Anderson Alvin
Nancy Elisabeth Anderson Alvin, 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. She was born May 23, 1931. Nancy was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake. Nancy is survived by her husband, Harold, whom she wed on September 30, 1950, her children Deb (Rob) Pihl of Granton, Ontario, Beth (Dave) Anderson of Loveland, CO, Dan (Terri) Alvin of Wadsworth, IL, and Jane (Al) School of Dekalb, IL, her grandchildren Marna, Elsa, Emelie, Carla, Lauren, Brian, and Lisa, and her great-grandchildren Liam, Nolan, Owen, Kai, Hannah, Brayden, Everett, Paxton, Corinne, and Lillian. A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 12:00pm at United Protestant Church 54 S. Whitney St. Grayslake, IL 60030. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Memory Gardens in Mt. Prospect, IL. Memorials may be made in Nancy’s name to the United Protestant Church in Grayslake. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.