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operated since 1898

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Dolores C. “Lolly” Manasca

Dolores “Lolly” C. Manacsa, 84, a resident of Mundelein and formerly of Skokie, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her home. She was born July 24, 1931 in the Philippines to Alejandro and Felisa Chavez. After earning her degree and beginning her career as an accountant, she married the love of her life Bert and started their family of four children. She went on to make real her dream of moving the family to America to ensure an even brighter future. There, she was the enduring foundation of a clan that spanned four generations, living a life of humility, quiet strength and untiring care for her family. Lolly is survived by her children Odette (Billy) Prudencio, Gilbert “Chaz”, Rosela (Chuck) Simpson, and Gerry (Karina); her grandchildren Khristine (Ian) Anderson, Kevin (Claudia) Prudencio, and Solange Simpson; her great-grandchildren Owen and Kyle; her nieces Grace (Ronnie) Garcia, Loida “Loowee” Manacsa, Myrna (Wilfredo) Peralta, and Tessie (Celestino) Cacao; her nephew Mandy Cuvos; her grand niece Grachelle (Mark) Linton; her great-grand nieces Violet and Avery; her grand nephew Ryan Garcia; her caregivers Beth Aurelio and Susan Villaceran; and her many other nieces, nephews, and their children. Family and friends may visit on Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, 2016, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Paul the Apostle, 6401 Gages Lake Rd., Gurnee, IL. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For information, call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

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Gilbert R. La Hay

Gilbert R. La Hay, 86, a resident of Round Lake, passed away May 10, 2016 in Libertyville. He was born October 28, 1929 in Duluth, MN to Arthur and Marie La Hay.  Gilbert was a Korean War veteran having served with the US Army.  He was a retiree of Temple Steel.  Gilbert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathleen, his son Joseph (Cathy), his grandchildren Elizabeth, Joseph (Brett), and Michael (Jessie), his great-grandson Jacob, and his sister Joye Thompson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his 2 brothers.  A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 3:00pm until 4:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assn.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Pedro Gil

Pedro Gil, 87, a resident of Wheeling, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Manorcare of Northbrook.  He was born April 29, 1929 in Mexico to Tobias and Maria Gil.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00pm with a visitation from 12:30 until the mass at St. Peter 27551 Volo Village Rd. Volo, IL.  Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Anna J. Stoll

Anna J. Stoll, 86, a longtime resident of Waukegan, IL passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, at Vista East Medical Center. She was born October 29, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Koenig.  Anna is survived by her children Mike (Judy), Glenn (Nicki), and Wayne (Sharon), her 5 grandchildren, her 6 great-grandchildren, and her sister Mary Lou.  She was preceded in death by her husband Albert and her parents.  A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Carrie E. Wiswald

Carrie E. Wiswald, 82, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at her home. She was born September 17, 1933 in Chicago to Rufus and Carrie Staudt.  Carrie worked for Winchester House for over 10 years.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.  Carrie is survived by her children William (Susan) Wiswald, Glenda (James) Rinehart, Janet Wiswald, Susan (Joseph) Piagentini,  Therese (James) Hay and , her grandchildren Diane, Jenn, Laurie, Jaimee, Joey, Annie, Tia, James, Morgan, and Mercedes, and her great-grandchildren Libby, Matthew, Lucy, Ethan, Christian, Evan, Luke, Brooke, Mason, and Mila.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward William Wiswald.  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.

Fred Gewalt

Fred Gewalt, age 74, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Victory Assisted Living in Lindenhurst. He was born July 13, 1941 in Chicago to Karl and Olga (nee Ysla) Gewalt.  Fred loved fishing, coaching kids sports, Western movies and, most of all, he loved being with his family.  He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, whom he married 49 years ago in Fox Lake on April 8, 1967; his children, Karl Josef (Ellen) of McHenry, Kristin of Spring Grove, and Paul (Nicole) of Grayslake; his grandchildren, Karly, Brooke, Eleni, Morgan, Kyla and Jack; and one sister, Debbie (George) Pugh of Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Friends of the family may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030.  Memorial contributions may be made to www.semperfifund.org.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

William Voss

William Voss, 46, died unexpectedly at his home in Antioch IL on Wednesday April 27, 2016.   He was born on April 14, 1970 in Potsdam, NY to Stephanie Voss and Nicklas Voss.  He is survived by his daughters Danielle 16 and Gracie 9, his fiancée Karen Wolson, brother Pieter Sheth-Voss, father Nicklas Voss, and his former wife Donna Turner. Bill grew up in Ithaca, NY and Northbrook IL. He graduated from Glenbrook South HS and Oakbrook Community College with a degree in business.   He always enjoyed building and restoring cars, and founded Factory Finish Autobody of Round Lake Beach IL.  He loved his family, the outdoors, and we will all miss his laughter, empathy and strength.  Bill’s memory will be celebrated at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL on Saturday May 7, 2016 from 1-3pm, with a memorial service at 3pm. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Robert James Olson

Robert James Olson, 64, of Cary, Il, passed away on May 1, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Il. Robert was born on August 17, 1951 in Waukegan, Il, to Henry and Hilda Olson nee Roeske. Robert loved to work , he would help anyone, loved watching Nascar, and Football, most of all Robert loved his family. Survivors include his wife of 34 years Sandra, his children Julie(Nils)Montag of Crystal Lake, Robert Jr(Sandi) of Wauconda, Randy(Dawn) of Spring Grove, his grandchildren Colin Obrochta, Valerie Obrochta, Stephanie(Patrick)Engelhardt, Amber Muscolino, Amanda Muscolino, Cody Olson, Ryan Olson, Brayden Olson, Keeleigh Olson;  great-grandchildren Kaelyn Sofia and baby Aubrey Nicole due in September; his siblings Henry(Linda), John(Carol), Pat(Ted) Morris, Charlie(Karen), Elaine(Ray)Collis, Carolyn(Chuck)Kellam, Joe(Kathy), Linda(Tom)Buehler. Robert was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents and by one sister Nancy Wisdom. A visitation for Robert will be on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030. Services will start at 8 P.M. with Reverend Lisle Kauffman officiating.  Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance or to the Greater Round Lake Fire Department. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Gail Joyce Doucet

Gail Joyce Doucet, age 64, passed away on April 21st, 2016 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born in Evanston, Illinois on August 28, 1951. She was a long-time resident of Wauconda, Illinois. As a young woman Gail enjoyed traveling across the world. She worked as a television meteorologist for several stations across the U.S. before returning to college. She earned a total of three Master’s Degrees. Gail was employed at Round Lake Middle School where she worked as a Special Education teacher. She was an educator for 16 years. Gail is survived by her daughter, Alissa Doucet of Chicago; her son, Brian Doucet of Wauconda; and her brothers Paul and Barry Broadhead. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Mary-Jane and Ray Broadhead.  A visitation and memorial service will be held this Saturday, April 30, 2016 at at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. The visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and the memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Round Lake Area School Education Foundation. For information, call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org

 

David F. Wright

David F. Wright, 72, a resident of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Warren Barr Rehab Center in Lincolnshire, IL. He was born May 3, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Lester and Dorothy (nee: Mathis) Wright.  David was a veteran of the Air Force, very patriotic, and his favorite holiday was Veteran’s Day.  He enjoyed bird feeders, gourmet cooking, model airplanes, photography, and electronics.  He was a big Chicago Bears and Cubs fan.  David is survived by his children Debra (Tom) Goodman of Newport News, VA, Cathleen Wright of Palmdale, CA, and Rebecca (Shane) Kulick of Vernon Hills, IL, his grandchildren David Goodman of Norfolk, VA, Andrew (Helene) Goodman of Cherry Hill, NJ, Joshua Goodman of Newport News, VA, Cynthia (Sean) Stewart of Newport News, VA, Dugan Goodman of Newport News, VA, Timothy Goodman of Newport News, VA, Mercedes (Travis) Baldridge of Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, Abigail Karper of Mullica Hill, NJ, Holden Kulick of Vernon Hills, IL, and Izabel Kulick of Vernon Hills, IL, his siblings Gene (Ingrid) Wright of Libertyville, IL and Leslie (Hank) Vanderlely of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and his nieces and nephews David Wright of Lasalle, IL Scott Wright of Lake Villa, IL, Doug Wright of Fox Lake, IL Carrie (Quinn) Collins of Jacksonville, FL, Adriana Vanderlely of Florida, Hendric Vanderlely of Florida and Conrad Vanderlely of Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Carol Collins and Cynthia Wright.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Arcadio Hidrogo

Arcadio Hidrogo, age 93, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born February 6, 1923 in Jaralillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.  Arcadio is survived by his children, Jose Hidrogo, Eustolia Hidrogo, Rosario Hidrogo, Guadalupe Hidrogo, Leticia Hidrogo, Idolina Hidrogo, Arcadio Hidrogo, Norma Hidrogo and Jaime Hidrogo.  He was also fortunate to have impacted the life of 36 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.  Arcadio was preceded in death by his wife Maria Ana Chairez and his son Elloy Hidrogo.  Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel with interment following at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake.   For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Beverly M. Richards

Beverly M. Richards, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was born February 19, 1931 in Shell Lake, WI to Orie and Ellen Richards. Beverly taught baton at Galena High School where she won down state 3 years receiving 2 first places and one second place. Beverly is survived by her children Dennis Michele (Denise) Moscatelli, Felicia Beverly Moscatelli, and Edward Dominic (Bobbie) Moscatelli, her grandchildren Dane Edward, Dylan Ernest, David Edward, and Brittany Marie, and her siblings Dorothy Salwolke and Bill Richards. Two visitations and funeral services are scheduled one for Friday, April 29, 2016 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. The second visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9:00am until 10:00am with a funeral service commencing at 10:00am at The Chapel 1966 W. Hawley St. Mundelein, IL. The interment will follow at Millburn Cemetery in Millburn, IL. Instead of memorials Beverly loved pink flowers. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Arlene Baumann

Arlene Baumann, 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home. She was born July 10, 1931 in Lombard, IL. Arlene is survived by her sons Glenn and Kurt (Kathy) Baumann, her daughters Karen Baumann and Kirsten (Dennis) O’Neill, her grandchildren Kevin and Jessica Baumann, and Taylor and Sean O’Neill, and her sisters Elaine Wegeman and Lynn (John) Fink. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  The funeral service will be on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 10:30am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Joan A. Kuula

Joan A. Kuula, 81, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was born July 26, 1934 in Ironwood, Michigan to Harold and Anne Dixon. Joan is survived by her children Nancy (Daniel) Lease, Donna (Raul) Perez, Janet Kuula, and Neal Kuula, her grandchildren Jeremy, Tina, Tracy, Carmen, Michelle, and Marissa, her 9 great-grandchildren, and her siblings Jean Davis, Harold Dixon, and Robert (Betty) Dixon. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert Kuula. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00am at Calvary Presbyterian Church 510 N. Cedar Lake Rd. Round Lake, IL 60073. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Stephen Bindi

Stephen Bindi, 61, of Grayslake, IL passed away March 20, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved son of Evo and Ruth Bindi. Stephen is survived by his brother David (Catherine) Bindi and his nieces and nephews Christopher, Abigail (Kristopher Czaja, Owen, Cole and Madeline), Gioia, and William. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00am at Park Place 406 W. Woodstock St. Crystal Lake, IL. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

 

Tiiu Hedlund

Tiiu Hedlund(nee Rasina) formerly of Wheeling, passed away April 14, 2016 at Journey Care Hospice in Glenview, Il. Tiiu was born March 5, 1936 in Estonia. She was preceded in death by her parents Artur and Helmi Rasina. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Otis “Skip” Hedlund. Loving mother of Mark(Kerry)Hedlund, Timothy (Oulay)Hedlund and Michelle(Ron)Schumacher. Grandmother of Jennifer Brunson, Steven and Scott Hedlund, Jessica, Amanda and Michael Schumacher and Daniel Hedlund. Great grandmother of Olivia And Jala Brunson. She is also survived by her sister Maret(Leo)Hebert and brother Inno Rasina. Tiiu and family immigrated to America in 1948 and became proud citizens March 20, 1956. Tiiu graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1954. She graduated from beauty school and owned and operated Tiiu’s Beauty Salon for several years in Wheeling, Il. Tiiu and family lived in Wheeling for 51 years and then moved to Grayslake, IL in 2012. Tiiu and family have been members of the Lutheran Church Of The Good Shepherd, Prospect Heights, Il since 1962. Memorial service will be held for Tiiu on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11A.M. at Lutheran Church Of The Good Shepherd , Prospect heights, Il. All arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Ill, 60030 please call (847)223-8122 for additional information.

Karl J. Bartelt

Karl was born on September 2, 1950 and passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016. Karl resided in Round Lake Beach with his wife of 37 years, Fabian (Faie).  Karl served his country from 1967 through 1970 in the United States Army, European Division.  Karl worked in the Telecommunications Industry for several companies such as, Illinois Bell, Telligent, TCG and AT&T.  Karl’s sense of humor brought smiles to almost everyone he met. He enjoyed cooking, playing golf, fishing, being with his grandchildren and watching baseball (avid Cub Fan).  Karl is survived by his wife, Faie, Son Jeremie (Andrea), Grandchildren Jayden, Grayson, and Adelynn, Aunt’s Mildred Henritzy and Gerda Bartelt, and many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents Blanche Hardeis and Helmuth Bartelt.  A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, April 22 from 5:00 – 7:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stand Up 2 Cancer.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org

Marlene Echevarria

Marlene Echevarria, age 71, of Ingleside, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Centegra Hospital in Woodstock.  She was born April 17, 1944 in Chicago.  Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm at the funeral chapel.   For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

 

Satish V. Ayar

Satish V. Ayar, 52, a resident of Buffalo Grove passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Satish is survived by his wife, Yoga, his mother Uma Viswanathan, his children Nina and Sonya, and his siblings Sunil (Uma), Suresh (Divya), and Vijaya (Raghu).  A  visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 9:00am until 10:00am with a Hindu service commencing at 10:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Peter Gerharz

Pete was born on October 11, 1953 and passed away on April 5, 2016. Peter was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He resided in Round Lake Beach, Illinois with his wife of 42 years, Mary Lue, where they raised their two favorite daughters. In later years Pete always considered himself lucky the girls chose two men he considered “his” sons and gave him four wonderful grandchildren who were the light of his life! Pete was a hard working man and gave 43 dedicated years of service at the Chicago Board of Trade where he was known and respected by many. Pete was a die-hard Cubs fan—“there’s always next year.” And nothing got in the way of Flea Market Sundays—buying, selling, looking for deals, “Buck a piece.” Christmas breakfast was Pete’s pride and joy where he lovingly prepared breakfast to order, for all who came, every year without fail. But most of all he enjoyed the many family trips, including the rePete trips to Disney and Wisconsin Dells, where a lifetime of memories were made. Pete is survived by his wife, Mary Lue Gerharz; children, Jennie (Shawn) Bubloni and Heidi (Eric) Spaw; grandchildren, Joseph T. Bubloni, Rebecca A. Bubloni, Emma E. Spaw and Eric “E3” Spaw; his siblings, Georgene (Ron) Mink, Rick and Esther Gerharz, Donna (James) Russo, Mike Gerharz, Tina (Rocky) Nelson, Mark Gerharz, April (Dave) Westergren, Missy (Brian) Hill, Junior Thompson and Betty Fay Tholl; and many nieces and nephews including his Godchildren, Steve Mink, Richie Goslawski and Jaclyn Jankowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Virginia E. (Kassios) Gerharz and his Aunt/Godmother, Tina (Kassios) Nosko. Visitation is Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.