Leona Rae Rogal, age 70, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on January 31, 1945 in Omaha, NE to Day and Nellie Newbold. Leona was a kind and caring wife, mother, grandmother, friend and co-worker to anyone she worked with. She always tried to help out whenever she could and in any way she could. She loved nature, animals, camping, crocheting and knitting, kids, and people in general. She was a loyal friend to friends, those in her church, and even total strangers. She loved helping out the less fortunate and she never complained about anything or let anything get in her way, even later on when she was ill. She loved her family and friends, was concerned for them and she worried when they didn’t keep in touch. She loved to babysit children and crochet hats and blankets for them. Leona was a nurse’s aide when she was younger, but in later years switched to daycare and working with children. Kids and family were her world. She was always doing crafts with kids, so that they could give them to their parents for Christmas. She was a member of the Gurnee S.D.A. Church in Gurnee, IL and tried to attend services, when her health allowed her to. Leona is survived by her husband, Walter, whom she married on May 25, 1973 in Chicago; her daughter, Renee Rogal of Round Lake Beach; and her granddaughter, Mary Rogal of Round Lake Beach. She is also survived by nine brothers and sisters: Ellen Baker of Fruita, CO, Virginia Lemons of Medford, OR, Florence Rutherford of Wheatland, WY, Dave Newbold of Carr, CO, Nettie (Tootes) Pershing of Riverside, CA, Lenora (Nory) Wilkinson of Rubicon, WI, Roberta (Bert) Molkentin of Paulden, AZ, Anita (Nita) Newbold of Hartford, WI, and Vernon (Bud) Newbold of Wheatland, WY. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Day Newbold and her siblings, Priscilla (Pokey) Clark and William (Bill) Newbold. A memorial funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Gurnee S.D.A. Church, 2190 Fuller Road in Gurnee, IL 60031. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gurnee S.D.A. Church at the address listed above. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
George Walter Thoren
George Walter Thoren, age 66, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his home. He was born March 1, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter and Stella (nee Drakos) Thoren. An avid car enthusiast, George was an amateur race car driver and member of the Sports Car Club of America. He loved animals and was very proud of his sons and the mother of his children, Sarah. George is survived by his sons, Dylan of Mundelein, Chris of Chicago, and Ian of Vernon Hills; his siblings, Cathy (Godfrey) Tschiltsch of California, Bruce of California, and Gus of California; and many nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Antony. Friends of the family may visit from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2016 to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral services will commence at 1:00 p.m., immediately following the visitation, also at Strang Funeral Chapel. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Judith “Judy” A. Martin
Judith “Judy” A. Martin, 76, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, at her home. She was born May 20, 1939 in New York, NY to Gus and Helen Levine. Judy is survived by her sons Vincent (Rebecca) Martin and Christopher (Vanessa) Martin, her granddaughters Alexa and Isabella, her sister Marilyn “Marny” (Tom) McManus, her brother Jordan “Jordy” Levine, her niece and nephews Thomas Paul, Craig, Howard, Michael, Laurie, and Michael Paul Martin, and her friends Vicki, Dave, Amber, and Andrea. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister-in-law Dorothy “Dot” Levine. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Arvilla Johnson
Arvilla Johnson, age 99, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2015 at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation Center in South Beloit, Illinois. She was born May 10, 1916 in eastern Saskatchewan. She was a seamstress and a farmer’s wife. Arvilla is survived by one sibling, Pearl Westrum; her son, Paul Johnson; her grandchildren, Mary (Nickel) Hopp, Elizabeth Johnson, Paul Johnson Jr., Charity Johnson, Ralph Johnson; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Churchill Johnson, whom she married on February 9, 1934; siblings, Genevieve Torgeson, Ted Erickson, and Orville Erickson; her children, Dale Johnson and Ione (Johnson) Nickel; and grandchildren, John Nickel and Dawn Johnson. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will commence at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. The family requests no flowers, please. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Henry C. Pletcher
Henry Clyde Pletcher, age 72, of Round Lake, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born in Chicago on January 11, 1943 to Raymond and Margaret (nee DePyssler) Pletcher. Henry was a United States Marine vet who loved to fish and go camping. He also enjoyed trains and was an avid Cubs fan , Henry belonged to the I.B.E.W local 134 electricians for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, whom he married 48 years ago on March 11, 1967 in Chicago; his children, Mary (David) Pletcher-Yaris and Raymond (Shay) Pletcher; his grandchildren, Kyle Broome, Zachery Broome, Courtney Sky Pletcher and Marcus Pletcher; and his brother, Edward (Jeanette) Pletcher. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Suzanne Rehm, one brother, Raymond, and one sister, Ann Repholz. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 also at Strang Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Grant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Janetta Sue McIntrye
Janetta Sue McIntyre, age 71, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 29. 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born in Glomawr, Kentucky on
December 7, 1944 to Logan and Bethel (nee Combs) Luster. Janetta was the owner of Janetta’s Place in Round Lake along with other businesses. She was an avid Bulls fan and enjoyed woodworking. She is survived by her children, Jackie (Greg) Castillo of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, Marcus of Round Lake Heights and Jeremey (Marla) of Round Lake Heights; her grandchildren, Brianna, Jacquitta, Nathan, Michael and Logan; five great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Janice and Lillian Dale. Janetta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marcus, and a sister, Jacquitta. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Edward Dyrek
Edward Dyrek, 87, of Cary, IL, passed away on December 26, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Dyrek (nee Majkrzak). Edward was a Korean war veteran. He loved to golf and travel and was a avid Cubs and Bears fan, but most of all, he loved and cherished his family and friends. Edward is survived by his wife of 65 years Shirley, they were married September 3, 1950 in Chicago, by his children Doug of Myrtle Beach, David of Chicago, Gary(Sandra) of Crystal Lake, his grandchildren Katreena, Megan, Elizabeth, Lauren, and Gregory. Edward was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents. A public visitation for Edward will be on Friday January 1. 2015 at the Strang Funeral chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 from 3:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. a funeral mass will be on Saturday January 2, 2015 at St. Paul The Apostle in Gurnee at 10:00 A.M burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. in lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to The American Cancer Society.
Bridget Gibbons
Bridget Gibbons, 68, of Itasca, passed away on December 27, 2015, at the Forest View Rehabilitation and medical center. Bridget was born on June 3, 1947, in Chicago, Il, to Owen and Mary McGarel nee McCourt. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and was very proud of her Irish heritage. Survivors include her children Sheila(Matt)Nagel of St. Germaine, Dan(Lisa)Gibbons of Naperville, Eileen(Bill)Hamilton of Lombard, Il, her grandchildren Delaney Gibbons, Chloe Gibbons of Naperville, Il, Jake Hamilton, Erin Hamilton, of Lomberd, Il, Eric Nagel, Sarah Nagel, of St. Germaine, Wi, 1 brother Sam(Toni)McGarel of Western springs, Il, 1 sister Sheila Dunn, Bridget was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents, 5 brothers, 1 sister. A public visitation for Bridget will be Wednesday December 30, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 N. Lincoln Ave , Round Lake, Il, 60073, A catholic funeral mass for Bridget will start at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery. all arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake , Il, 60030.
Gary Lee Groh
Gary Lee Groh, born June 27, 1948, passed away December 19, 2015. Beloved Husband to Julianne Groh, loving Father to Christopher, Sara(Nathan) Thomas, amazing Papa to Marlowe Thomas. Gary lived his life to the fullest and sadly left us too soon. He will be tremendously missed by many. Immediate services for Gary on December 27th will be private. For details on Gary’s celebration of life on January 9, please go to www.celebratinggarygroh.com
Birdie Olsen
Birdie Olsen, 80, a resident of Hainesville, IL passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Libertyville, IL. She was born November 14, 1935 in Amherst, WI to Joseph and Martha Rekowski. Birdie is survived by her daughter Sheree (Bob) Landrum, her grandchildren Bobby (Cindy), Brandon, Kim, and Janis, her great-grandchildren Peyton, Alexa, and Naram-Sin, and her daughter-in-law Mari-Ann Olsen. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harry, and her son Billy. A private burial was entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor, 72, passed away December 9, 2016, at his home.
Mr. Taylor was the eldest child of George and Blanche Taylor. He was born September 12, 1943 in Belleville, IL. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1961. He went to Illinois State University and completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree. Professionally, he coached basketball and taught math, physics and chemistry at several Illinois high schools and the College of Lake County. He spent most of his career teaching physics at Warren Township High School, where he taught from 1981 until his retirement in 2003.
He married Sharen McCall on August 13, 1966 in Auburn, IL. They were married for 49 years. They have been members of Faith Church in Grayslake, IL for 34 years.
Surviving are his wife, Sharen Taylor; his brother Alan Taylor, his children, Rhett (Constance) Taylor, Ryan (Tessa) Taylor, and Raegan (Jeremey) Towne; seven grandchildren and two nephews.
A visitation and memorial service will be held Monday, December 14 at Faith Church in Grayslake, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The memorial service will commence at 6:00pm.
Viewing will be Wednesday, December 16 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, immediately followed by a funeral at Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn, IL with the Rev. Jeremy Towne officiating. Burial will be in the Auburn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Gideon’s or The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
John A. Lindstrom
John A. Lindstrom, 87, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Libertyville, IL. He was born February, 23, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Cidron and Anna Lindstrom. John was a US Marine veteran having served during the Korean War as a drill instructor in San Diego, CA. He married Phyllis Anderson on February 26, 1949. John had worked for 24 years and retired with IBM and previously worked for Illinois Bell. He especially enjoyed travelling with his late wife and was a ham radio operator with the call sign W9AZW. John is survived by his children Joleen Gialds, John Lindstrom, and Jeffrey Lindstrom, his grandchildren Douglas (Alisa) Gialds, Jonathan Gialds, and David (Sarah Pusateri) Gialds, and his great-grandchildren James, Lucas, and Ella Gialds. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Phyllis. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
David A. Gudziunas
David A. Gudziunas, 62, a resident of North Chicago, IL passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 in Waukegan. He was born May 6, 1953 in Chicago to Adolph “Edward” and Anna Gudziunas. David was an Eagle Scout, had worked for Tower Products for 2 years, and was a retired patrolman for North Chicago after serving for 28years. He was an avid Packers fan, enjoyed musky fishing in the Northwoods, was a member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, and a lifetime member of Illinois Police Association. David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth, his daughter Sarah (Joshua) Grubbs, his grandchildren Charles, Cheyenne, and Jackson, his brother Daniel (Kathleen) Gudziunas, his one niece and many nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Dennis and Anthony, and his Uncle Stanley Jasper. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:00am at the chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Police Memorial Fund. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Rosemary R. Thomas
Rosemary R. Thomas, age 86, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Journey Care Hospice Facility, in Woodstock. She was born in Chisholm, MN on December 2, 1928. She was raised in Hibbing, and moved to Chicago in 1946. Rosemary moved to Round Lake Beach in 1969. She loved quilting, sewing, and traveling with her husband in their motor home. Rosemary is survived by her children, Marina (Bill), Christina, Jim (Lori), Joseph C., Linda, Larry, and James Russell; ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albin and Mary Zalokar, her husband Joseph William “Bill”, her son John, her brothers, Albin and Edward, and her sister Francis Ranger. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held privately at Ascension Catholic Cemetery 1920 Buckley Rd. Libertyville, IL. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, masses would be appreciated. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Mark R. Jones
Mark R. Jones, 50, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away November 24, 2015. He was born January 1, 1965 in Woodstock, IL to Ronald and Judy Jones. Mark loved trains, being on the water, and spending time with his grandchildren. Mark is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sallie, his parents Ronald and Judy Jones, his daughters Brigette Harrison and Melissa (Alan) Lenczycki, his grandchildren Ruth and Margaret Harrison and Mark, Gene, and Kent Lenczycki, and his siblings Todd Jones and Cary Jones. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made to https://www.gofundme.com/supportformjones. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
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Angeline R. Sugrue
Angeline R. Sugrue, age 94, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015, at ManorCare in Northbrook. She was born in Chicago on August 1, 1921. Angeline moved to Cedar Village in Round Lake Beach over 30 years ago and, most recently, resided at ManorCare in Northbrook. Ange loved bowling, cards and bingo. She was known as the bead lady of ManorCare making hundreds of bracelets and necklaces. Angeline is survived by her children, Terrance (Darlene), Patricia (Paul), and Timothy (Kimberly); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Lee and Steve. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Julia Wanderski and by her husband, Vincent. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2015 meeting at the office at 10:30 a.m. at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 North Milwaukee Ave. in Niles. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122. In lieu of flowers, masses would be appreciated.
JoAnn Sweeney
JoAnn Sweeney PhD, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2015 from complications of heart disease and cancer JoAnn was 83. JoAnn was born on August 18, 1932 to Clair and Margaret Sweeney (nee Sargent) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. JoAnn graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a BA in Latin studies. She furthered her education and received a Master’s Degree from the University of South Dakota. She also received a Master’s of Library Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. JoAnn taught Latin at North Chicago High School and went on to Loyola University to teach Greek classics to graduate students. It was at Loyola University JoAnn received her PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Greek classics. JoAnn traveled the world to fulfill her classical studies by attending schools in Rome, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain. Survivors include her sister Kathleen Sweeney of Grayslake, Ill. JoAnn was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents, and her grandmother Mary Kelley. Many Friends and family will miss her. Funeral arrangements are private. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 for more information please call 847-223-8122. Donations may be given to The Red Team at Advocate Hospice Lake Zurich, 365 Surryse Road, Suite 120, Lake Zurich, Il 60047.
Mary M. Toussaint
Mary Malley Toussaint, 101 ½ years young, of Lindenhurst, IL, formerly of Skokie, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center. She was born on May 2, 1914, in Ithaca, New York, to Austin and Helen Malley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Norbert. She was the loving mother of Mary Diane Simpson, Patricia Varco, Jeanne (John) Goshgarian, Norbert (Karen Brungard) Toussaint, Sharon (Daniel) McCarthy, and Valerie (Joseph) Nathan. She was the cherished grandmother of Daniel (Anna) Simpson, Michael (Stephanie) Simpson, Marie (Tommy Kaschke) Varco, Michael Varco, Valerie Varco, Diana Varco, Andrew Goshgarian, Anne Marie (Graham Kolb) Goshgarian, Gerard Goshgarian, Laura (Justin Hong) Goshgarian, Brian (Neha Kumar) Toussaint, Rebecca (Adam) Lowenstein, Adele (Hunter Stuart) Nathan, Joanne (Andrew Denenberg) Nathan. She was the precious great-grandmother of Eloise Simpson, Charles Simpson, Joseph Kaschke-Varco, Wesley Simpson, and Nathan Lowenstein. She is also survived by a large loving family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mary was a proud graduate of Cornell University and held a Masters degree from Pennsylvania State University. She had a successful career with the American Dairy Council providing nutritional programs for children in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. While raising her large family, she was an active volunteer with the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, her Catholic parishes, and all her children’s schools. Mary was a consummate traveler. She and her husband instilled a love of travel in their children as they crossed the country on long road trips. In her later years, she enjoyed cruises and European trips with her cousin Frances.
Mary spent the last fourteen years of her life as a resident of the Village of Victory Lakes. There she made many wonderful friends and enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including volunteering at B. J. Hooper School and at Allendale, serving as a member of the Residents’ Council, playing bridge, and singing with the Vocaleers.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, November 23, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, in Gurnee, with a gathering at 9:30 am and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. This will be followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franciscan Communities’ Helping Hands Program or the charity of your choice.
Audrey F. Haywood
Audrey F. Haywood, 80, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Libertyville, IL. She was born June 29, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Eleanor Humble. Audrey is survived by her daughter Edie (Chris) Grammer, her grandchildren Mariah Hanna and Matthew Hanna, and her sister Kathleen Mirandi. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ronald Humble, and her sister Darlene Nielsen. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 2:00pm at 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.