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, 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.

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.

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.

Richard M. “Dick” Geissinger, 96, of Wheeling, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2015 surrounded by his family at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington Born August 12, 1919 in Huntingdon, PA to M. Clair Geissinger and H. Mary (nee: Streightiff). Richard was united in marriage to the late Doris Marie Hughes on December 29, 1943 in Huntingdon, PA. Richard’s greatest joys in life were his faith, his family, especially being a grandfather, and serving others. Dick was a caring and compassionate man in life. He was a member of the Kingswood United Methodist Church for 25 years and had worked as a Vice President and General Manager for ABM Elevator Services. Dick is survived by his daughter Jeri (William Lissimore) Apland, his granddaughter April Apland, his grandson Luke Apland, his great-grandchildren Payten and Rylie, and his brother Robert Geissinger of Huntingdon, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, his son Paul H. Geissinger, and his sister Sara “Sally” Hartman. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2015 from 9:15am until 10:00am with a memorial service commencing at 10:00am with a luncheon to follow, at Kingswood United Methodist Church 401 W. Dundee Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL. Interment will follow the luncheon at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan, WI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey Care Pepper Family Hospice Care Center 405 Lake Zurich Rd. Barrington, IL 60010. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Helene Hildegard Sywyk (born Hecker).

Helene, “Oma” was 90 years old when she passed away at her home early morning Saturday, November 7^th, surrounded by loving family and friends at her bedside. She died of complications from a heart attack that occurred earlier in the week.

Helene was born in Silesia, Germany in 1925. In 1953 she married her beloved husband of 33 years, Stefan. In 1956 they immigrated to America, settling in Chicago, where they started their family.  Their first son, Michael “Mike” was born in 1958, and Stefan ”Steve/Schtevie”, in 1962. Wanting to live in a more rural setting, they moved to Round Lake Park, IL, in 1970, and then to their current home in Round Lake in 1975.

Helene’s door was always open to people stopping by. Her kitchen table was the place of many discussions and meals with family, friends and anyone who sat down to wait for Mike or Steve for more than a minute. No-one was allowed to leave the house without eating something. She loved to cook, especially for others, and she loved food (especially kit-kat bars). She loved to spoil her grandchildren with yummy treats, usually offering them baked goods and other sweets. Helene loved cats and always had one around the house. Although each cat was unique, they were always named “mitzi” (kitty in German). Helene’s favorite hobby was gardening, she loved to plant and tend her flower garden….she absolutely loved flowers.  She also liked to make good use of everything growing in her garden by preparing all-natural, home-made foods, cooking, baking her special “kuchen” and making jellies and preserves. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing and traveling. She made several trips to Germany, California, Hawaii and numerous other destinations to visit family, friends and places of interest to her.

Helene was preceded in death by her loving husband Stefan, sole sister Gertrude, and Sister in-law Anastasia Malejkyj.  She is survived by her 2 sons, Michael(Cindy) and Steve(Denice). “Oma” is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Tania(Jose), Crystal, Jennifer(Michael), Robin(Jeret), Michael and Laura, as well as 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 14^th, with viewing time starting at 11:30 am until 1:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 1:00 pm.  Burial will follow at Avon Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.

There will be a reception with early supper following the burial, at Johnny’s Chophouse, 1500 Main St.(Rt 83), Antioch, IL 60002, all are invited to attend.

In lieu of donations, please consider sending flowers to either Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 or to your mother.