Alyce Beemsterboer
Alyce Beemsterboer, 85, passed away April 19, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph Beemsterboer of 61 years, daughter Susan (Steven) Lane, her sons David and John Beemsterboer, her grandchildren Ashley (Chris) Brach and Abbey Greenberg, her brother Theodore (Lorraine) Clavey, her brother the late Orville Pat Clavey (Joan), her sister Geraldine (Gerald) Wicks and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Adeline R. Warzenski
Adeline R. Warzenski, 85, passed away April 12, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Debbie (William) Houghton, her grandchildren Jillian (Greg) Barry, Jenilee Houghton, and Kurt Houghton, her great-grandchildren Gavin and Bennet Barry, and her brother Eldon Duffek. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A memorial mass is scheduled for Monday April 20, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Bede Catholic Church 36455 N. Wilson Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital 4619 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Barbara Jean Gilbert
Barbara Jean Gilbert, 75, passed away on April 8, 2015 at home, in Wildwood. Barbara was born on July 1, 1939, to Walter and Evelyn Purdy nee Miller in Chicago, IL. Barbara loved to crochet blankets for The Project Linus, a non- profit organization that would meet once a month, providing homemade blankets to children in need. Barbara is survived by her children David(Ronika) of Schaumburg, IL, Daniel(Alisa) of Lake Bluff, Il, her grandchildren Neela, Christine, Eric, by her brother Robert(Adrienne) of Wheaton, IL. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Wayne Gilbert, and her aforementioned parents. For those who wish memorial contributions can be made to The Project Linus Foundation P.O. Box 5621 Bloomington, IL, 61704 they can also be reached at (309)585-0686. All arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E, Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030.
George A. Gruber
George Gruber, age 90, of Grayslake, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 27, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Elsie Gruber. He was a veteran of World War II having served for the US Army and a member of the Grayslake American Legion. George graduated from Sign School and worked as a sign painter, as a milkman for Spinney Run Farms in Libertyville for over 30 years, and as a janitor for Magee Middle School in Round Lake and College of Lake County, and was a volunteer Grayslake Police Officer. George was a member and volunteer, as a minister of care for the sick, of St. Gilbert Church and a volunteer and minister of care for St. Therese Hospital and Winchester House. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Antioch Moose Lodge. George is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary, his children, James (Paula) Gruber, Eileen (Jim) Siwula, Gerard (Jackie) Gruber, and George Gruber Jr., his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Imelda Thome, and his numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ann, his sons Gregory and Eugene, and his 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 with the funeral mass commencing at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery. 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.
George E. Weinert
George E. Weinert, age 53, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville, IL. He was born on January 26, 1962 in Choteau, MT to James and Annetta Weinert. George worked for 25 years for W W Grainger and was a member of the Grayslake Park District for over 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, brewing his own beer, and fixing anything that was broken. George is survived by his wife of 30 years, Karen, his parents James and Annetta Weinert, his children Tina (Mike) Cozad, Andrew Weinert, and Billy Weinert, his siblings Jimmy (Anna) Weinert, Steven Weinert, and Denise (Steve) Greenwood, and his sister-in-law Becky O’Donnell. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at with the memorial service commencing at 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of George Weinert for a memorial to be named at a later date. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Ronald John Deiler
Ronald John Deiler, 69, of Grayslake, passed away on March 28, 2015 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Il. Ron was born on February 9, 1946 to John and Alice Deiler nee Ullman, in Chicago ,IL. Ron loved the Green Bay Packers, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, he also had a passion for gardening, landscaping, but what Ron cherished most was his time spent with his entire family. Ron was an Alumus Of Northland College in Ashland, Wi, and retired after working 30 plus years at Tyson Foods. Survivors include Ron’s wife of 39 years Christine, they were married on June 29, 1975 in Chicago, Il. Ron’s children David(Kelly)Deiler of Grayslake, Allison(James)Simon of Crystal Lake, Ron was a devoted grampy to Mikayla, John, Jimmy, and Annabelle. Ron was raised in Halder, Wi, with his 7 siblings Judy(Jerry)Clark of Mosinee, Wi, Kathy(Bob)Schermetzer of Stratford, Wi, Reenie(Dale)Maguire, of Stanley, Wi, John(Laurie)Deiler of Stratford, Wi, Brian Deiler of Marshfield, Wi, Doug(Brenda)Deiler Stratford, Wi, Alan(Debbie) of Marshfield, Wi, . Survivors also include Ron’s 6 nephews Jeff, Eric, Dean, Jake, Ryan, and Troy, and his 8 nieces Jodi, Robin, Sandy, Vicky, Stacy, Shelly, Jamie, and Abby. Ron was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents, and 1 nephew Michael. There will be a public visitation for Ron on Saturday April 4, 2015 at The Lord Of Glory Church, 607 W. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 from 10 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. with a funeral service starting at 1 P.M.. interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to; The Lord Of Glory Church. All arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030, for information please call (847)223-8122
Victoria Ann Wylie
Victoria Ann Wylie, 56, a resident of Lake Villa, IL passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in McHenry, IL. She was born January 4, 1959 in Evanston, IL to Arthur and Roberta Phillips. She was a member of the North Lake County Quilters Guild and had worked for the Durham Bus Company in Lake Villa as a bus driver and bus aid. Victoria is survived by her children Scott (Kara) Phillips, Sam (Rachael) Wylie, Joe “Toby” Phillips, Angela “AJ” (Jason) Mattox, and Melissa “Missy” (Ryan) Carlson, her 13 grandchildren, her brother Arthur (Doreen) Phillips III, and her sisters Margaret “Cari” (Jerome) Hemmerling and Felicia Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thomas Wylie. Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday April 1, 2015 at 10:30am at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
Debra Marie Strel-Williams
Debra Marie Strel-Williams, 52, passed away March 19, 2015 in Racine, WI. She was born June 16, 1962 to Frank and Olga Strel. Debra was a level III Reki Master and a member of Women Within, women helping women. She enjoyed candle making, candy making, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Debra is survived by her husband James Williams, her mother Olga Strel, her step-children Rhiannon, Zoe, Jamie, her siblings Robert (Lenore) Lucas, Tom Lucas, Judi (Dave) Domine, Gail (John) Nabar and Suzi Strel, her nieces and nephews Laura, Kimberly, April, Josh, Corrina, Jacob, Jordyn, Jessica, Christopher, Tyler, Kameron, Bryson, Kristen, and Kimberly. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
John T. Craig X
John T. Craig X, 62, a resident of Highland Lake, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, in Glenview, IL. He was born June 14, 1952 in Washington, MO to John T. Craig IX and Margaret Craig. John worked as an Environmental Director for Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. for 26 years. John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth George, his children John T. Craig XI, Petty Officer Third Class Casey D. Craig, and Katlyn A. Craig, and his sister Sharon (Brad) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 10:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. Memorials may be made to the Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center 675 N. Saint Clair St. Chicago, IL 60611. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
Anthony T. DuBeau
Anthony T. DuBeau, 23, a resident of Kenosha, WI, passed away March 11, 2015 at MCAS Yuma, AZ. He was born November 28, 1991 in Libertyville, IL to Tonia and Brian DuBeau. Anthony was an outstanding and exceptional Marine, always striving to be the best and going above and beyond in every aspect of his life. He had joined the Marine Corps on April 1, 2013 and reached the rank of Lance Corporal. Anthony was the loving husband to Candice DuBeau, having been together for 8 ½ years. He was also survived by his mother Tonia DuBeau, his siblings Steve DuBeau, Michael (Shana Bailey) DuBeau, and Almony DuBeau, his cousin Mario Aguirre, his aunt Tena Winsett, his dad Brian DuBeau, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Larry Winsett. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, March 21, from 1:15p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a funeral service commencing at 6:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. Memorials may be made to the USO. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
Gerald J. Laurent
Gerald J. Laurent, 91, a resident of Round Lake, passed away March 16, 2015 in Woodstock, IL. He was born May 2, 1923 in Waukegan to Reuben and Rosemary Laurent. Gerald was a cowboy, a veteran of World War II having served as a Merchant Marine and with the US Army. He was a member of the IBEW Local 134 and was a longtime art student at the College of Lake County, where he enjoyed painting. Gerald is survived by his children Steven (Barbara), Douglas (Carolyn), and Paul (Karen), his grandchildren Shawn, Gabrielle, and Matthew, his great-grandchildren Aiden, Arriana, and Kieran, his sister Cecilia Laurent, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Agnes Laurent, his brothers Paul and Dave, and his sister Patricia. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, March 18, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
Gladys M. Mankowski
Gladys M. Mankowski, 89, passed away March 14, 2015. Gladys was born May 4, 1925 in Duluth, MN. She was a long time resident of Grayslake having moved to the area in 1954. Gladys is survived by her three children James, John, and Joan, her seven grandchildren Rachel, Johnathan, Jacob, Anna Rose, John Dwaine, Jeffrey, and Jessica, her loving sister Delores Weinburger, her two great-grandchildren Lillian Rose and Natalie Sage. Gladys also leaves behind many other loving relatives and friends. Gladys was a faithful member of St. Gilberts Parish, volunteering as a school nurse for many years in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
James A. (Jim) Adams
James A. (Jim) Adams, age 89, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He, his wife and daughters were in Madison, WI to attend the performance of their grandson, Ian, in the Broadway tour of “The Book of Mormon” when he collapsed in the theater lobby. Born July 5, 1925, Jim attended Warren High School and enlisted in the Army in 1945 serving as a medic in the Constabulary based in Southern Germany. He graduated from the School of Agriculture at the University of Illinois in February 1951. It was here he met his wife of 65 years, Wilma Pellizzari. He partnered with his father on a dairy farm in Wadsworth, served as a herdsman for two years and went to Carthage College night school to get his teaching certificate. He taught seventh grade science at Hawthorn Junior High School for 24 years. He amused his students by strolling down the hallway loudly singing the “Illinois Loyalty” on Fridays before football games. He was also remembered for a chant devised to help students with a definition for osmosis. He retired in 1988. He was one of two people hired by the Lake County Farm Bureau to be the first presenters of the “Ag in the Classroom” program. He visited fourth grades all over Lake County until hearing loss prevented him from continuing. He loved to sing and was a long time former member of the St. Gilbert’s Choir. Jim loved to ski, doing so until having a CVA in 2007. He and his wife loved ballroom dancing and did so most Friday nights. He still exercised at Gurnee Centre Club three times a week, where the camaraderie was a big factor. Gardening was another favorite he had to give up. He is survived by his wife; his children Mark, Barbara, Carol (Tony) Liberto, and David; his five grandchildren, Christina (Brandon) Hunter, Ian (Kasey) Liberto, Kaitlin, Lauren and Andrew Adams; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Margaret (Graham) Adams; four brothers, Ray, Don, Lloyd and Bud Adams; his sister, Margaret; and his sons-in-law Ray Lindal and Tony Liberto. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Meeting at church, the funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. For information, please log on to www.strangfuneral.org or call 847-223-8122.
Donna Ballatin
Donna Ballatin, age 61, of Grayslake, passed away on March 2, 2015. She was born on June 11, 1953 in Chicago. Donna was a long time employee of Grayslake Family Dental. She influenced those around her with her sense of humor, determination, and positive outlook on life. Donna was the loving mother of Dawn and Tiffany; fond sister of Howard and Steve; precious daughter of Irv and the late Thelma “Temmy”; and proud grammy of Noah and Riley. Friends of the family may visit from 12:00 pm until 4 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Federation or any other cancer charity. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
Robert Kutzler
Robert (Pookey) Kutzler, 78, of Gages Lake, IL., passed away on March 13, 2015, at Advocate Condell in Libertyville. He was born on March 21, 1936, in Waukegan, IL. He was the owner and operator of Kutzler Express, Inc. and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Louise; two daughters, Cindy (Dan) Sawusch and Julie Kutzler; three grandchildren, Steven, Andrew and Pamela; great grandchild, Benjamin; his brothers, Jimmy (Virginia) and Dick (Helen); his brother-in-law and sister-in-law LeRoy “Pete” and Judy Gwaltney; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Frank Kutzler Jr. Friends of the family may visit on Tuesday, March 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. Funeral Service commencing at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122.
James Retis
James Retis, 67, of Round Lake passed away on March 7, 2015 at Lake Forest Hospital. James was born on September 22, 1947 in Chicago, to Albert, C. Mary Retis nee Tolush. James was an avid history buff, he really loved his home, and the landscaping, loved to cook, going to the race track, and betting on the ponies, but most of all loved spending time with his family and friends. James is survived by his sister Lillian Monhait of Chicago, Il, 2 Nephews Brad(Teresa)Schoff of Salem, Wi, Greg(Amy)Schoff of Janesville, Wi, 2 nieces Mya(Alec)Bethune of Louisville, Co, Tamar Monhait of Portland, Or, 4 great nieces Kensey Schoff, Abby Schoff, Kate Bethune, Julia Bethune, 2 great nephews Tyler Schoff, Jordan Schoff. James is preceded in death by his aforementioned parents, 2 sisters Cynthia Schoff, Cathy Yakeley. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 2 P.M. till 4 P.M. with a memorial service starting at 4:00 P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 for information please call (847)223-8122
John L. Keefe
John L. Keefe, age 86, of Grayslake passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. He was born May 6, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Diemert) Keefe. For 25 years, Jack worked at Abbott Labs, retiring in 1993. Jack loved to ski, boat, and do other outside activities. He also played cards with his sons and grandchildren, but most of all Jack enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Margy of Palatine, Larry (Gigi) of Grand Rapids, MI, Kevin (Marianne) of Downers Grove, Ginny (Dan) Wiemerslage, of Gurnee, Katy (Paul) Baumgartner of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Patty (Hal) Sloan of Grayslake and Johnny (Mary) of Downers Grove; his grandchildren, Sara, Conor, Lauren, Patrick, Brian (fiancé Lydia Lindenberg) Keefe, Kyle, Adam and Julie Wiemerslage and Jamie, Jerry, Mary Jo and Claire Baumgartner, Scott (fiancé Catherine Berkemeyer), Laura and Kevin Sloan, and Michael and Cate Cetta. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Sr. Margaret Kerr of Cleveland, Ohio. John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 56 years, Mary, and one sister, Pat Flynn. Friends of the family may visit from 2 pm until 6 pm on Sunday March 15, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cemetery in Mundelein. Memorials in John’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
Joseph Blas
Joseph Blas, 102, a resident of North Riverside and formerly of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday March 9, 2015 at his home. He was born December 16, 1912 in Poland to Adam and Eva Blaszczykiewicz. Joseph was a veteran and POW in World War II having served with the Polish Armed Forces. He was a member of Indian Hill Chapel in Round Lake Beach. Joseph is survived by his sons John Blas and Zenon (Rebecca) Blas, his sisters Maria, Agnes, Theresa, and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his wife Lottie. A visitation is scheduled for Friday March 13, 2015 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Indian Hill Chapel 36133 N. Fairfield Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041. Interment will take place privately at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the church in Joseph’s name. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
Edward J. Krase
Edward J. Krase, 64, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Sunday March 8, 2015 at his home. He was born June 16, 1950 in Evanston, IL to Edward and Patricia Krase. Edward is survived by his wife Pamela, his mother Patricia Krase, his children Edward K. Krase, Amy Richter, Joel Richter, his grandchildren Jacob Richter and Karlie Richter, his siblings Jeanne (John) Rice, Betsy (Jeff Jackson) Cannon, Patti (Mark) Stancliff, Peggy (Steve) Imhausser, Theresa (Jim) Risi, Laura (Steve) Berg, Ricky (Janis) Krase, Fred (Sarah) Krase, Tom Krase, and Billy Krase, , and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A visitation is scheduled for Friday March 13, 2015 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday March 14, 2015 at 10:00am at the St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.