Amy Elizabeth Rathunde, 43, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away on August 5, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1972 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Craig and JoAnn Ellison, (nee High). Amy was an avid animal and nature lover, but most of all loved her family. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Russ whom she married on October 9, 1999 in Grayslake, Illinois. Her 2 children, Corine Rose, and David Craig both of Villa, Illinois, her sisters Julie (Daniel) Skidds of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Jennifer (Dennis Davidson) Norris of Antioch, Illinois. The visitation will be from 3 to 7 PM on Sunday August 9, 2015 and a service starting at 7PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gofundme.com or Save A Pet. For additional information, please call Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 847-223-8122.

Kenneth W. Worthey, 65, of Grayslake passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 with his family by his side. Ken was born on January 20, 1950 in Newton, Illinois, to Frank and Rosemary Worthey (nee Erwin). Ken was a proud Vietnam War veteran, having served two combat tours, the second of which was with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment (Blackhorse). He knew a little about a lot, from woodworking and mechanics to investing and homeopathic remedies. He is survived by: his wife of 40 years, Donna, who he married in Bellwood, Illinois, on September 6, 1975. Ken is also survived by his son Jonathan of Grayslake and his siblings Linda Keller of Newton, Illinois, Ronald of Wausau, Wisconsin, and Mary (Bob) Lafferty of Genoa City, Wisconsin. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers in law, Joe and Daniel. There will be a public visitation for Ken on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 5-9 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. On Thursday, August 6, 2015, final visitation at Strang Funeral Chapel will begin at 9:30AM followed by a funeral Mass at 11AM at St Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030. Burial will follow at Avon Cemetery at Route 83 and Shorewood Drive, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Blackhorse Scholarship, 11th ACVVC, 571 Ditchley Road, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For any additional information, please call 847-223-8122.

Ronald B. Gorrill Sr., 80, a 47 year resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 28, 2015. He was born June 5, 1935 in Cicero, IL to Frank and Amelia Gorrill. Ronald attended the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL. He worked for the Waukegan News Sun for 39 years, was an active member of Waukegan Deaf Club, and involved in the Chicagoland deaf community. Ron is survived by his sons Ron (Connie) Gorrill Jr., and Jeff Gorrill, his 11 grandchildren, his 6 great-grandchildren, his brother Frank J. (Beverly) Gorrill Jr. of North Carolina, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Sandra. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 10:00am until 2:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 2:00pm at 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.

Carol S. Tasker, 78, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Vista East in Waukegan. She was born November 1, 1936 in Waukegan, Il to Murl and Eva Wolfe. Carol is survived by her children Michael (Monica) Tasker, Tracy (David) Williams, and Todd Tasker, her grandchildren Katie (Danny) Tasker, Will, Mitch (Jess Wyman), Samantha, and Joey Tasker, Kyle and Cody Williams, and Jake and Cassandra Tasker, and her great-grandson Steven Treptow. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerome Tasker, and her brother Michael Wolfe. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 2:00pm until 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Sharon Johnson, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born Jan. 18, 1931 in Libertyville to Michael and Pearl (nee Hough) Fowler, but was raised by her dear grandmother, Lenora Hough. Sharon attended Libertyville schools, later marrying the love of her life, Gordon R. Johnson. They were blessed with 12 children, Jane, Gordon (Kathy), Edwin (Judy), Michael (Cindy), Kathryn, Betsy, Bernard, Steven, David (Amy), Charmaine, Jacqueline (Chuck) and Robert (Tunicia). Loved by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Pearl; her husband, Gordon; daughters, Kathryn and Betsy; and son, Bernard. Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 11:00am also at the funeral chapel with interment following at Avon Centre Cemetery. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Bernard “Bernie” S. Tacito, age 62, of Golden, CO, passed away at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL, on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born May 4, 1953 in Oak Park, IL to Salvatore and Angelina (Lentini) Tacito.

Bernie was the son of a barber but you would never know it. When he was young he let his hair grow and when he got older there was no hair to cut. Still he was very proud of his Dad and loved him very much. His Mother was always very special to him and he loved her every minute of every day. She meant the World to him. His Sisters and their families were also a big part of his life. He loved his wife dearly and her family as if they were his own. They all loved him very much in return. At times, however, they privately thought Bernie was a little crazy but, then again, so did everyone.
There was nothing that made Bernie happier than being with family and friends. He was the King of Outings. It could be a big family holiday dinner, a Sky Box at a Sox Game, a Box at a Backhawks playoff game or the annual Christmas Soiree of friends leading everyone in the obligatory singing of “The Christmas Song” and “Mother’s Lament”. He was the glue that kept everyone together. He was loyal to his friends of whom he had many. It was not uncommon for someone to meet Bernie and feel right away like he was a brother. He made friends everywhere he went and was well loved.
Anyone who knew Bernie knew that he had a serious view of life but chose to filter life through an “offbeat” (putting it mildly) sense of humor. He could find something amusing or funny in just about any situation. This is reflected in his choices of clubs and affiliations. Bernie, with his wife, was co-founder of Black Diamond Charities which helped thousands of kids with back packs for school and helped veterans assimilate back into civilian life. Bernie was also a charter member of the “High Street Council” and belonged to the “I Hate Women and I Hate Men Club” [his family members didn’t count] and “Don McNeil Breakfast Club”. He was also Captain of the “Flying Frogs” volleyball team.
Bernie was a writer, voracious reader, musicologist, lover of nature, enjoyed photography, and was a bon vivant and raconteur. He always enjoyed a good Polka and liked watching “Polka Joe” on RFD TV — “Happy Music for Happy People.” He was an acknowledged expert in anything “Firesign Theater” or involving underground comics and could and would recite from these often without even being asked.
As an English major in college it was only natural that he go into the nuclear power plant business and eventually start his own very successful company Black Diamond Services where he enjoyed his position as “benevolent dictator”. He cared very much about his employees. Not surprisingly, he made many close friends in the power industry.
Anyone who knows Bernie or who has seen his office knows he was a huge sports fan. He was lucky enough to see the “Miracle on Ice”, his beloved Blackhawks (Tony Esposito was his favorite player) win four of their six Lord Stanley Cups in 1961, 2010, 2013 and 2015, his beloved White Sox win the World Series in 2005, the Bulls win it all six times, the Bears and Ditka in 1985 and the Cubs — never.
Bernie always had a quotation for any situation. Frequently you would hear him say:
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
Mind your head, watch your step
WWCD
I hate stinky Pierre
Hard Cheese
I like the black one — it looks fast
And, of course what he would tell us all right now — “Carry on McDuffs”

Bernie had a big heart. He loved his family, he loved his company, he loved the people working for him and he loved all his friends. There was nothing that he wouldn’t do for any of his friends. Anyone who knew him knew he was generous to a fault. It’s ironic that in the end that it was his heart that gave out maybe this was because his heart was tired from all the love he gave us. The World will be a lot less fun without Bernie but, as the song goes — “he’s a muckin’ about with the Angels above, not lost but gone before.”
Bernie is survived by his wife of 13 years, Cynthia, whom he married on June 22, 2002 in Wadsworth, IL. He is also survived by his mother, Angelina Tacito, his children, Rachel (Patrick) Morris of Elmhurst, Jeffrey (Viola) Laitila of Marseilles, IL, and Denice Laitila of Gurnee, IL; his grandchildren, James, aka “Fishface” of Marseilles, IL and Vanessa, aka “Baby girl”; his sisters, Michelina (Enrique) Cora and Marisa (Mario) Maselli; his nephews, Dennis Lord, Andrew Lord, Jeremy Lord, and Michael (Wanda) Cora; his nieces, Angela Carsrud, Marisa Carsrud, and Jillian Carsrud; and his dogs, Ray and Pea. He was preceded in death by his father, Salvatore Tacito. Friends of the family may visit from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is at St. Raphael the Archangel Church, 4000 North Route 45 in Old Mill Creek, IL at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to Black Diamond Charities c/o Black Diamond Services, PO Box 401, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call the funeral home at 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Betty Jane Huber, 86, was called home while she slept on the evening of July 5th a blessing for her and a time of grief for us. She was born March 12th 1929 in Dola, Ohio, the middle child of a family of 8 children. Betty was married on December 25th 1947 to Richard Huber in Arlington, Ohio and they were blessed with 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. They moved to Illinois in 1950 where they remained till 1989 when they retired to Friendship, Wisconsin. When Richard was called home in 2009 she moved back to Grayslake, Illinois. Betty is survived by her children Susan (Robert) Somers of Chicago, Mary Gatschet of Fort Worth, TX, Richard R. Huber Jr. of Round Lake Beach, and Stephen Huber of Grayslake, her siblings Catherine (Ray) Hartenstein of Cleveland, OH, Earl Hartman of Mesa, AZ, and Paul (Sharon) Hartman of Finlay, OH, and her aforementioned grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Alice (nee: Wood) Hartman, her husband Richard Huber, her son William P. Huber, her siblings Lillian Moses, Robert D. Hartman, Harley (Mary) Hartman, and Ralph (Marge) Hartman, her sister-in-law Ruth (Earl) Hartman, and her daughter-in-law Jo Huber. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday July 9, 2015 from 4PM until 7PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held on Friday July 10, 2015 at 10am at St. Paul Lutheran Church 420 N. Greenwood Ave. Round Lake, IL. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Edward R. Suris, 57, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2015, at his home. He was born February 15, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Rodolfo and Eladia Suris. Edward had a passion for music, playing with his brother in their band, Eclipse. He was a veteran having served with the US Navy and owned and operated his own contracting business. Edward loved to travel and visited many locations throughout the United States. Edward is survived by his mother Eladia, his siblings George (Shelley) Suris, Lourdes (Terrence) Suris-Longtin, and Doris (Dr. Rey) Martinez, his nieces and nephews Joshua, Justin, Jason (Sara), Michele, and Rudy Suris, and Ryan and Austin Martinez, his great-nieces Brihanna Suris, Ellen Cassel, and Olivia Suris, and numerous cousins. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday July 7, 2015 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with a funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Shawn R. Tokarz, 47, of Lake Villa  passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Shawn loved to fish, garden and especially loved helping others through his garage. He also loved riding motorcycles. He was born on February 13, 1968 in Chicago to Richard and Karen (Wood) Tokarz. Shawn is survived by Anne, the love of his life for 25 years. He is also survived by his mother Karen and his children, Christine Salgado, Burlington, WI, Jeffery (Valerie) Salgado, Antioch, IL and Michael Salgado, Lake Villa. Shawn is also survived by his grandchildren Tristan, Lily, and Grace who knew him as their loving Papa. He is survived by his siblings Shannon (Caleen) Tokarz, Richard Tokarz, all of Gages Lake, IL, Kathleen (Mike) Lewey, Round Lake, IL, Todd Tokarz of Gurnee, Il,  and many nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his Father Richard. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday July 7, 2015 from 4PM until 8PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Visitation will also commence at 10AM until 11AM at St Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 with Mass following at 11AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville following the Mass. Memorial donations may be made to Orphans of the Storm.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.