Sharon L. Welch (nee: Hendee), 81, of Round Lake, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, peacefully at her home. She was born June 25, 1934 in Waukegan, IL to Elmer “Nibs” and Kathryn Hendee. She graduated from Grant High School in 1952 and went on to study nursing at St. Therese in Waukegan. On September 21, 1957 she married Robert Welch at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake, IL. She continued her nursing career until she became a full-time stay at home mother to her five children. Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Welch, her children Robert (Patricia) Welch Jr. of Trevor, WI, Rennae (Randy) Talbert of Salem, WI, Ryan (Terrilyn) Welch of Johnsburg, IL and Randy (JerriLynn) Welch of McHenry, IL, her grandchildren Josh (Margie) Talbert, Katie (Jason) Hocin, Jake Welch, Kayla (Zach) Shannon, Preston Muehlfelder, Cody Welch, and Taylor Muehlfelder, and her first great-granddaughter on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Rhonda Welch Muehlfelder on May 11, 2000, and her brother Don Hendee. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10:00am until 11:00am with a memorial service commencing at 11:00am, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center 2050 Claire Ct. Glenview, IL 60025. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Dorothy N. Magnini, age 86, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at her home. She was born in Chicago on January 31, 1929. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Gurnee and a philanthropy club member. She was the loving daughter of Julio and Mary Masseccesi; dear brother of Raymond (Vickey), dear mother of Rich  (Sheila) and Linda, loving friend to Marina, cherished grandmother to Gabriella, Brandon, Nicholas and Natalie, endeared grandmother to Jason, Justin and Megan, Jillian and Tiana, and Jackson. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road in Libertyville. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.

Alfred J. Theriault, age 77, of Grayslake and previously of Palatine, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born March 26, 1938 in Chicago to Alfred and Margaret (Boivin) Theriault. Alfred was USAC mechanic and a retiree of The Autobarn. He was a NASCAR fan and he loved to play golf. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon (Knaack), whom he married on November 25, 1967 in Chicago; his children, Michele (Mike) Koterbski, grandchildren, Laura and Aaron of Lake in the Hills and Kurt (Shelly), grandchildren Hailey, Mickey, Emma, Joe and Lily of Charleston, IL; his brother, David; his sisters-in-law, Fran, Linda, and Peggy; and his brother-in-law, Gary (Beth) Knaack. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edward and Paul. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Private funeral service and interment at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Edward Emerson Cozzens of Waukegan, beloved husband of Teresa, father of Julia Burnett and Edward Cozzens and grandfather of Austriana Burnett and Keishara Cozzens passed away at his home, Monday, October 5, 2015 after a long illness.  He was born in Chicago on January 12, 1949 to John and Lillian (Midderhoff) Cozzens. Edward is also survived by his brother, John (Dannyae) Cozzens; his sister, Antoinette Richardson; uncles John, Joe (Shirley) and Thomas Midderhoff; nephews John (Andreia), Stephen (Jennifer) and William Cozzens; and many cousins, great-nieces and nephews, and in-laws.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and other beloved family members.  Edward was an army veteran who served in Viet Nam.  He worked in many positions throughout his life including working at Anne Kiley Center in Waukegan for 17 years where he had many friends.  He was loved and will be missed by many.  Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Denelda “Jo” Michaels, 67, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, in Evanston, IL. She was born November 24, 1947 in Hammond, IN to Aven and Nellie Rudesill. Jo was an assistant manager of show operations at Great America for 20 years, a manager of Deerfield Bakery for 5 years, and a professional massage therapist. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Libertyville and loved to play the piano. Jo is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ron, her son Troy Michaels, her grandchildren Alex and Alyssa Michaels, and her many cousins, aunts, and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. A private family service will be held on Monday at Grant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Sylvia Jane Shenkman (nee: Canele), 66, born February, 20, 1949 succumbed to her death on October 25, 2015, with her loving husband, Gary, by her side. Sylvia was born and raised in Chicago, IL and was an administrative assistant and production manager for Cahners Publishing Company. Sylvia is survived by her husband, Gary Shenkman, her father Bruno Vecellio, her step-children Aaron (Julie) Head, Audrey, Amber, her step-grandchildren Jayden and Alex, her sisters Lorie Fennessy and April (Aldo) Buffone, her niece Jen, her nephews Jason and Joe, her great-nieces Ava and Giada, her great-nephew Ian, and her loving friends Audrey and Sonny, Vivienne and Tony, Marty and Debbie, Joanie, Dee, and Judy, and her numerous colleagues and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Vecellio (nee; Boros), her grandmothers Rose Boros and Elizabeth Canele, her uncle Julius Boros, her aunts Rena Boros and Angeline Michelazzo, and her cousins Brad Boros, Sharon Michelazzo, and Samantha. All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Federation, Inc. National Office PO Box 1298 Banning, CA 92220.

Lucille Wrate, 91, of Beach Park passed away on October 12, 2015 at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion. She was born February 12, 1924 in Grayslake, IL. She attended Immanuel Church for most of her adult life where she was a Sunday School teacher for some 20 years and helped in the nursery. Lucille loved to camp with her husband Bill. They were members of the Lake County Rambling Rigs and the Badger Camping Club of Wisconsin. After retiring they spent winters in Florida with their friends. Lucille was also an avid Nascar fan and member of the Matt Kensenth Fan Club. Matt dedicated a brick in her name at his museum in Cambridge Wisconsin in 2013. Lucille is most remembered though for her dedication as a caring mother and grandmother. For seven months she spent every day at her daughter Carolyn’s bedside before her passing. She was truly the best mom one could have. She leaves sons, William R. (Barbara) Wrate of Lake Villa and Jeffrey (Deborah) Wrate of Twin Lakes, WI; grandchildren Rick (Sharon) Culver, Bryan (Lisa) Culver, Jennifer (James) Sherrill, Joshua Wrate, Joanna (Don) Pearson, Christopher (Tauren) Wrate, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Emma Burge, sister Arlene Tucker, brother Leonard Burge, daughter Carolyn Culver, and her husband of 57 years, William D. Wrate in 1999. A memorial service and life celebration will be held at 10:30am Friday, November 6, 2015 at Immanuel Church 2300 N. Dilleys Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.

Nicholas “Nick” D. Altmann, 23, a resident of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2015 in Chicago. He was born October 1, 1992 in Waukegan to Daniel Altmann and Traci Gray. Nick was a graduate of McHenry West Campus. He was a member of Alliance Bible Church in McHenry and worked for AFC in Lake of the Hills. He enjoyed church, work, and spending time with his family. Nick is survived by his parents Traci (David Berrard) Gray and Daniel (Yumi) Altmann, his siblings Emily (Deonte) Gray, Riki Altmann, Madison Berrard, and Henry Berrard, his grandparents Kathleen Stegen and Paul Altmann, Patricia Altmann, and Linda and Bruce Guy, his great-grandma Mary Ellen Timmerman, his cousins Kevin, Mike, Halie, Mallory, and Kaylee, his nephew Aiden, his best friend Christopher Hawkinson, and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Richard Gray and his aunt Lisa Gray. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm 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 go online at www.strangfuneral.org.

Dorothy Mullally, age 91, of Round Lake Beach, passed away in Libertyville on Monday, October 5, 2015. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 Lincoln Street in Round Lake. Interment will follow at Windridge Cemetery, 7014 South Rawson Bridge Road in Cary. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go online at www.strangfuneral.org.

John Rogala, age 84, of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Libertyville. All services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go online at www.strangfuneral.org

Dena E. Seymour, age 46, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Grayslake, IL. She was born February 25, 1969 in Burlington, WI. Dena was a consultant for Hi-Tech Housing and DWG Corp. and a member of The Chapel in Grayslake. She is survived by her Seymour brothers, John “Skip” (Leslie Donavan), Thomas (Bonnie Hagness), Chris (Hollie Hollister), and Mark (Robyn); her nieces, Allison Donavan Seymour and Kerrin Donavan Seymour; and her beloved cousins. Dena was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Margret Hanson Seymour. Friends of the family may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2015 at The Chapel 25270 IL Hwy 60 in Grayslake followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at The Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Grayslake. For information, please call 847-223-8122. Memorial donations in Dena’s name may be made to Alley Cat Allies, 7920 Norfolk Ave., #600, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Mary Jarvis, 83, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family who cared so very dearly for her throughout her struggle with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born in Chicago, IL on August 21, 1932 to Patrick McNamara and Josephine (nee: Blum) McNamara. She grew up in the South Side of Chicago, and graduated from Kelly High School in 1950. Mary met her husband, George R. “Bob” Jarvis at the Chicago Train station as he was headed off to war. Mary noticed he was standing alone, when everyone else was surrounded by family and friends. Mary, not wanting this young, handsome man to be alone, she went up to him and asked if she could keep him company until his train departed. You could say it was love at first sight and they were married the day after her 19th birthday on August 22, 1951. Mary was a stay at home mom, raising 4 children. When the youngest was old enough to go to school, possessing a true servant’s heart, Mary got a job at Laremont School in Gages Lake, IL as a Teacher’s Aide with children of special needs. She used to say “Where else can you go to work, and get hugs and kisses every day!” Mary worked there 17 years from 1975-1992 and left only once her husband retired from Echo Products. Mary and Bob loved to travel and stared out tent camping with 4 children, later joining the Camper’s Club and upgraded to a camper trailer. In 1987 they purchased a vacation home in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where they enjoyed the various seasons by the lake, cross county skiing, boating, and roasting marshmallows on the nearby island with their 9 grandchildren. They were fortunate to have traveled to all 50 states and over 27 Foreign countries which they enjoyed with family and friends. Mary and Bob also started the Lake County Treasure Hunt with a group of their friends, that were held in the 1970’s in which hundreds of people would participate every Fall. Mary had an unwavering faith in God and was a former member of Wildwood Presbyterian Church and a current member of Faith Church in Grayslake and belonged to a Bible Study group that met weekly in their home. Mary was always known to open her heart and her home to family and friends. Mary possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor that always had a way of making people laugh, whether through singing one of her many funny songs, wearing one of her many hats, or simply doing something that showed just how much she enjoyed life and laughter. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten and is a quality that most people who know her will always remember. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bob Jarvis, her children Tom (Lois) Jarvis, Ken (Sue) Jarvis, Carol (Doug) McDowell, and Mary Ann Jarvis, her grandchildren Andrew (Meredith), Ella, Robert, Amy, Christina (Jeremy), Esther, Diana (Jason), Wesley, and Lydia, her great-grandchildren Season, Shane, Amaris, Ezmerelda, Rain, Liam, Nolan, and Travis, her sister Helen Cardwell, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Knutson and her brother Gerald McNamara. This was written by her children, in honor of their dearest Mother. It is their tribute to her memory, which will be carried on in the legacy of love which is now in each of them – the lives she formed and touched by her love and tireless devotion… “We love you Mom!” A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00am, Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Faith Church 954 W. Brae Loch Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Clayton Ernest “Ernie” Swanson, 84, born October 24, 1930 in Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2015. Survived by beloved wife, Jeanette “Jan” (nee: Haag), whom he married on May 17, 1958; proud father of Karen (Phil) Caplis, Jim (Julie), Don (Barb), Bill (Anne) and Mary (Craig) Meyer; cherished grandfather of Michelle, Eric, Rachel, Katie, Mark, Matt, Kelly, Luke, Kevin, Nicole, and Nate; dear brother of the late William (Betty), the late Donald (the late Lorraine), the late Lucille “Toots” (William) O’Hara, and Robert (Karolyn); dear brother-in-law of Suzanne “Sue” (the late Ronald) Heinzel and Mary Ann “Mickie” Haag; and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ernie was kind and good hearted man. He enjoyed golfing and playing pinochle with his brothers, working crossword puzzles, making fudge to share with friends and family and traveling throughout the U.S. with Jan. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Formerly of Des Plaines and North Center area of Chicago where he actively supported the Neighborhood Boys Club. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the Local 73 Sheet Metal Union. He was a lifelong Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd.(Rte 120) Grayslake, IL 60030. A family gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel and will be followed with a funeral mass at 11:00am at the old church at St. Mary of Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Mary Cemetery located next to the small chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Catholic Charities or Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club www.nbgc.org. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Mildred Manacek nee Kostelny born September 28, 1924 passed away October 1, 2015. Beloved daughter of Julia & Stephen Kostelny. Beloved wife and best friend to the late Edward Manacek. Cherished mother to Julianne Groh ( Gary), Marianne Piraro ( Andy) and Edward Manacek Junior (Gayle). Loving nana to Christopher, Eric (Stacy), Sara (Nathan), Matthew (Laura), and Mitchell (Sarah). Loving great nana to Blake, Taylor, and Marlowe. Fond sister in- law to Ann Schatz (Ernie), and the late Michael Maniacek ( Mary Ann). Cofounder of the long running business E&M provisions and Elegance in Meats. Active participant in PTA, brownies, cub scouts and church youth groups. Past member of Trinity Slovak Lutheran church in Chicago. A women who will be remembered for her strength, caring and style. All funeral services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. A celebration of Millie’s life will be held at 95 Legacy Lane Wheeling, Illinois on Tuesday October 6, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.