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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.

Sharon L. James

Sharon L. James, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 with her daughters by her side. She was born October 1, 1937 in London, KY to Lemoine Ball & Margaret (nee: Parker).  Sharon was a loving mother, grandma, and great-grandma, an avid bowler, enjoyed crocheting, pottery, and beading.  She had worked for Baxter for over 25 years and loved her dog Molly.  Sharon is survived by her mother Margaret Fischer, her daughters Valerie (Fred) Wicinski, Claudette (Stanley) Gorsuch, Jackie (Frank Sr.) Kersey, and Pattianne (John) Holub, her grandchildren Justin (Brandel), Kaity (Eric), Courtney (Jourdan), Rebecca (Felipe), Megan (Scott), Emily, and James, her great-grandchildren Aiden, Isabel, Emma, Ricardo, and Madelyn, her sister Laura Branstetter, and all the special caregivers and friends that were a part of her life.  She was preceded in death by her husband James T. “Jack” James, her father, and her step-father Robert Fischer.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Fred B. Lindsey

Fred Borron Lindsey passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 30, 2016. Born in Alabama on July 6, 1924, Fred was a very independent man with a will of steel. He was never short of ideas to prolong his independence and demonstrated this characteristic until the very end. Fred was a World War II veteran and a purple heart recipient and was thrilled to take the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Marie (Doucette) Lindsey, grandson Keith Cox, 3 brothers Alfred, Ellis, and Hugh, and a sister June (Lindsey) Reeves. He is survived by his 5 children Linda (Lindsey) Self of Gurnee, IL, Fred Lindsey of Clearwater, FL, Pam (Ken) Cox of Bascobel, WI, Dave (Nancy) Lindsey of Libertyville, IL and Bob Lindsey of Seattle, WA, his 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, all of whom loved him dearly … Everybody loved Fred. The family would like to thank Advocate Condell Hospice and Libertyville Manor for their kindness and compassion while caring for our father. Fred’s remains will be cremated at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL with a memorial service to be held on Fred’s 92nd birthday. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Russell Clarence Schnor

Russell Clarence Schnor, age 86, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born December 18, 1929 in Waterloo, Iowa, to John and Lillian (nee Zell) Schnor. Russell was a retired Army Sargeant. He loved Western movies and war movies. He enjoyed camping and family outings to the casino. He was also an avid beer drinker. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rose Schnor; his children, Roslyn (Alan) Beitzel of Gurnee and Rhonda (Michael) Wojciechowski of Libertyville; his grandchildren, Amanda (Craig) Harmer of Lakemoor, Jason (Stephanie) Wojciechowski of Wildwood, and Jessica (Paul) Dworianyn of Round Lake Park; and his great-grandchildren, Kellyn Harmer and Evan Harmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Al and Bobby Schnor. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Grayslake. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00am at The Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Church 285 Washington St, Grayslake, Ill 60030. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Barbara O. Dreyer

Babara Opalessence Dreyer, 80, a resident of Libertyville, IL passed away March 26, 2016 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Libertyville, IL. She was born March 28, 1935 to Thelma Davidson and Albert J. Krueger.  Barbara had many interests which included gardening, sewing, quilting, embroidery, ceramics, crocheting, horses, and big sailing ships.  Barbara is survived by her children Barbara (Richard) of Hainesville, IL, Gary of Homestead, FL, Laurie of Arizona, David (Hope) of Twin Lakes, WI, and Henry (Beth) of Elmhurst, IL, and her ten grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerhardt “Gary” Walter Dreyer, and her stepbrother, James Ray Simpson, born 1936 weighing, 42 ounces, and having lived only 13 days.   A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 2:00  p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service commencing at 3:00pm 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.

 

Jean A. McSorley

Jean A. McSorley, 83, a resident of Pine Mountain, GA and formerly of Grayslake and Wildwood, IL, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016.  She was born May 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by Thomas (Rita) McSorley, Cynthia (Terry) Richter,  Patricia (John) Grubbs; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McSorley. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.

Matthew M. Burchard

Matthew M. Burchard, 23, of Lake Villa, Il, passed away March 23, 2016, he leaves his parents Thomas and Julie and his sister Elizabeth. A public visitation will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il 60030. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on March 29 th at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at the Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL

Jerrolyn McCauley

On March 16, 2016, Jerrolyn McCauley (nee Shuck), beloved mother of Mary Carole McCauley, Kelly McCauley, Paula Rothacker, Jim McCauley, Tom McCauley and Colleen Shannon; dear sister of Delphine Janusz, Mari Schala and Celeste Forbes. Funeral mass at 11:00 am Tues. Mar. 29 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, then burial at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Rd. Libertyville. The family suggests memorial gifts to Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org/give, 855-852-8129, Mayo Clinic, Dept. of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905) and directed to Wegener’s Disease Research. . 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.

 

Matthew Lee Anderson

 

Matthew Lee Anderson, age 59, of Salem, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at his home. He was born January 29, 1957 in Waukegan, IL.  Matthew was a member of CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, WI.  He was Vice President, Mechanical Engineering, at Cummins-Allison Corp.  Matthew is survived by his wife, Sandra, whom he married on April 30, 1977; his children, Eric (Tiffany) Anderson, Birgit Anderson and Lynette (Jon) Sanchez; grandchildren, Oliver and Eloise Anderson and Ari and Noa Sanchez; brothers, David, John, Paul, Phil, Jim and Mark Anderson; his father William Anderson; as well as  many cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Anderson.  A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 4:00  p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Funeral services are Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at CrossWay Community Church, 13905 75th Street, Bristol, WI.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Michael A. Rizzo

Michael A. Rizzo, 76, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at his home. He was born December 9, 1939, in Chicago, Il to Peter and Grace Rizzo.  Michael was a veteran having served with the US Army and had worked for IDOT for over 26 years.  Michael is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna, his daughters Virginia (Shane) Hunt and Carole (Scott) Behenna, his grandchildren Trevor and Madison Hunt and Zachary and Michael Behenna, his sister-in-law Barbara Carlson, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Leonard.  A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Aaliyha M. Flory

Aaliyha M. Flory, age 3, of Gages Lake, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Ann and Robert M. Lurie Childrens Hospital in Chicago. She was born on July 27, 2012 in Evanston.  Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the funeral chapel. For information, call the funeral chapel at 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Bruce W. Bahde

Bruce W. Bahde, 68, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born November 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL to William and Helen Bahde.  Bruce was a member of 134 IBEW of Chicago and a US Air Force veteran.  He was an avid golfer, loved traveling as an RV enthusiast, and researching Civil War history.  Bruce enjoyed fishing, bowling, woodworking and genealogy.  Bruce is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna (nee: Andrews), his children Michael Bahde of Stevens Point, WI, Amy (Roger) Brown of North Carolina, and Jennifer Bilbrey of Stevens Point, WI, his grandchildren Stephani, Reese, Ethan, Zachary, and Matthew, and his brother Brian Bahde.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2016 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at the Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held following the service at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Masako Hughes

Masako Hughes, 83, a resident of Grayslake, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Japan to Tome Kichi and Tome Kojima. Masako’s courage and strength during her life was an inspiration to us all.  Masako is survived by her husband Virgil Hughes, her daughters Diana (Tim) Brya and Patricia (Ken) Bundy, her grandchildren Christine (Nick) Read, Nicole (Bob) Berg Stanley, and Wade (Nicole) Bundy, her great-grandchildren Kiana Read, Tyler Read, Rileigh Berg, Maddox Berg, Ethan Bundy, Noah Bundy, Emerson Stanley, and Mason Bundy, her loving caretakers Flor Entona, Josie Inocian, John Eslabon, Emelda De leon, and Yolanda Dela Rosa.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Masami, Takachan, Chisako, and Hiroshi.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 11, 2016 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Irene Fletcher

Irene Fletcher was granted her angel wings after she lost her courageous battle to cancer on March 8, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family.
Irene was born June 20, 1947 to John and Alma Weglarek. She attended Holy Family Academy in Chicago IL. On August 24th, 1963 she married the love of her life, Larry Fletcher and they brought three children into this world.
Irene’s interests included family, crocheting, reading and her favorite gambling (also known as “fishing”). She devoted much of her time and energy to her family.

Irene leaves to cherish her memory: Her hushand Larry Fletcher, her mother Alma Weglarek, her sister Mary Weglarek, her two daughters Laura Brinegar and Carol Will, her son Larry Gene Fletcher, her 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland

A visitation is scheduled for Friday March 11, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.

Paul “Pudge” Hertel

Paul “Pudge” Hertel, 67, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born September 11, 1948 in Waukegan, IL to Carl F. and Dorothy (nee: Herringshaw) Hertel.  Pudge was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed racing his own race car at Wilmot.  He was a fan of all Chicago sports teams and was a member of the Local 150 Union.  Pudge loved his dogs and cats, but most of all cherished his family and friends.  Pudge is survived by his life partner of 28 years, Sweet Lil, his daughter Hillary Hertel of Gurnee, his “adopted” daughter Casie Jensen, his siblings Mary (Lance) Hertel Davis of Grayslake and Johnny Curtain, and his nieces Christine, Amy, Sara, and Molly.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, and  his brother Peter.  A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 7:30pm at the Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

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