Norman A. Hill of Grayslake went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2015. He was 86 years old. He passed away while on hospice in Highland Park hospital after a long and courageous battle for years with Lewy Body Dementia and acute COPD. He was born on June 8, 1929 to the late Arthur and the late Amanda Hill in Union County, Mississippi. A devoted husband, he leaves behind his wife, Dee Ann (nee Rhymer) Hill in their 40th year of marriage. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His dear daughters from his former marriage, Deborah (Dan) Tippit of Augusta, Georgia, the late Victoria (Vicky) Hill (their 2 ½ year old special angel), Cynthia Hunt of Poland, Indiana, Lisa (Russell) Abram of Indianapolis, Indiana, Sheila (Leroy) Leach of Indianapolis, Indiana, and his daughter with wife Dee Ann, Rhonda Hill (James) Castro of Island Lake, Illinois. Dear stepfather of Lisa (John) Summerson of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Gina (Jay) Wilcox of Villa Park, Illinois, Richard (Sylvia) Ellstrom of Cortland, Illinois, Cherie Mondrella of Aurora, Illinois and Jim Mondrella of Lockport, Illinois. Dear grandfather of Danny (Becky) Tippit, Ashley Johnston, Erica, Beth and Mark Brown, Samantha and Brad Abram, Jasmine, Trenton and twins Sonnet and Selah Hill Castro. Dear step grandfather of Christina Summerson, Nicole (Sean) Tompkins, Jessica (Joe) Centeno, James and Michelle Wilcox, Michael Borrelli (Ellstrom), Danielle Ellstrom Munro, and twins Richard Ellstrom Jr. and Rachel Ellstrom, Joey, Daniel and Nicholas Mondrella. Great grandfather of Quaid, Anna and Grace Tippit, Brylie Meneck, Jeriah A. Brown Self, and Cameron Brown Dixon. Great step grandfather of Berlin Nicole and Thoren Tompkins, Caiden Wilcox, Joseph Centeno and Rose (Ellstrom) Munro. Dear sister-in-law to Lynn (Rhymer) (late Mike) Acerra of Lake Barrington, Illinois and step uncle to Michael (Heather) Acerra, Michelle (Acerra) (Bill) Coleman, and Marc (Tina) Acerra. Dearest brother of the late Clara (late Fred) Bowen of Cedar Bluff, Mississippi, the late Estelle (late Billy) Stoneypher of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Estelle’s twin, the late Ellis Hill. Charles (late Marnie) Hill and friend and companion Alice Coburn of West Point Mississippi. Harold (Wanda ) Hill of Rockaway Beach, Missourk, Douglas (Hazal) Hill of Columbus, Mississippi and , the late Gertrude (Hill) Ellis of Westpoint, Mississippi. Four older half-brothers, the late Willy Hill, the late Roebuck Hill, the late Aaron Hill, the late Cully Hill who all grew up together and were close in Mississippi. Norman was a proud uncle of all his sibling’s children. Special uncle of Jerry Vest (sister Clara’s son) of Mississippi. Jerry befriended and bonded with Norman in later years, which was a special blessing to Norm. There was much love and devotion with Norman and all of his brothers and sisters. The Hills took care of their own. He loved them all so very much and they loved him. Norm was an Illinois resident since 1973. He lived in LaGrange, Illinois with his wife and family, then in Darien, Illinois for 20 years. It was while living in Darien (DuPage County), Illinois that he ran for precinct committeeman and won! This was the beginning of putting his political concerns into action. Then, lastly, living in Grayslake (Lake County), Illinois, home for 14 ½ years, he became precinct committeeman in Avon Township for years. He was very intelligent, and he loved his country with a passion to do all he could do to help keep America stay a free country. He enlisted in the US Army at an early age and it came full circle when he made a career in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1970. He excelled as a soldier, protecting freedom for the United States. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947-1970. He served stints in Germany 1948-1952, Korea 1960, Vietnam 1964-1966, including two tours in Vietnam, one air and one ground. Norm earned expert Infantryman’s badge, Combat Infantry badge, Seven Air Medals, two for valor and two purple hearts. Norm ran for the Illinois State Senate in 2004 making a good showing. He had so many great plans and ideas for this country. If elected, he would have been a powerful asset to this country’s government. He was proud to be a conservative Republican – not a RINO (Republican in Name Only). His passion was politics so he could make a difference and his passion for veteran’s affairs. He was the founder of Veteran’s Voice. Norm was a dynamic man and dear friend of many. A strong and caring man, a hard-working man all of his life. He lived life to its fullest every day – no grass grew under his feet…again, active and hard working. Norm remained semi-retired as an insurance executive with Metropolitan Life Insurance (now MetLife) after a long, successful career in the insurance industry. He brokered into his early 80’s. Norman became a born-again Christian late in life (he received Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour). He said, “Better late than never”! So, we his family, have the assurance of reuniting with him in glory. We too belong to the Lord. There are no sufficient words for us, his family, to say how much we love him and how we will miss him. Norm watched TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network) on Saturday nights on cable or satellite every week. He watched “In Touch” at 7 PM, CST and Billy Graham Classics at 9 PM, CST and 6 PM CST on Wednesdays. The Hill family sends its heartfelt thanks to the Grayslake paramedics, to Highland Park hospital (2nd floor doctors and nurses) and Hospice there.
Thank you for all your excellent and tender care of our loved one. Thank you all, and God bless you. Funeral arrangements being made by Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at 410 East Belvidere Road (Rt. 120), Grayslake, Illinois. Visitation will be July, 28 from 3:00 to 7:00 with closing message at 7:00. The funeral interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois on July, 29 at 1:00. For more information or to leave condolences, please visit www.legacy.com.
Catherine C. Dressler
Catherine C. Dressler, 86, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Otto and Marie Lehr. Catherine (Kay) and her late husband, Richard John Dressler Sr. were early residents of Indian Hill Homeowners Association, now known as Round Lake Heights, and lived in Round Lake Heights for over 60 years. Catherine was a devoted mother raising four boys and had strong religious convictions. Surviving are her sons Richard Jr. (Lynn), Jack, Mike (Debra), and Mark. She is also survived by her grandchildren April, Anna, Becky, Sean, Robin, Kelly, Robby, and Mary and by thirteen great-grandchildren. Catherine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years; her parents; her sister, Marilyn; her Uncle Fred and Aunt Kay; and granddaughter, Molly. Kay loved God, her family and friends and will be missed by all who truly knew her. Catherine will always be loved by her family and be in our hearts forever. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A small service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
Sharon Johnson
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” “Crazy Maurice”) Salvatore Tacito
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.
Viresh Bijawat
Viresh Bijawat, 49, a resident of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away Friday July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born April 18, 1966 in India to Mahesh and Radha Bijawat. Viresh is survived by his wife Amita Bijawat and their children. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday July 8, 2015 from 10am until 12pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:00pm. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.
Verlee Jones
Verlee Ann Jones (nee Miller) , 78, of Grayslake IL, passed away unexpectantly July 1st, 2015, of a sudden stroke at Advocate Condell hospital in Libertyville, Il.
She was born in Moline, IL, on April 20th, 1937, to Lillis and Orville “Lefty” Miller. She was a 1955 graduate of Reynolds High School in her hometown of Reynolds, IL. She received her nurses training from the School of Nursing at the Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL, and obtained her RN certification in 1958. She spent many loving years raising her 4 children. After 25 years of nursing for the Lake County Health Dept., Verlee retired as the supervising nurse/manager of the Mid-Lakes Medical Clinic in Round Lake Park, IL. She was a very active member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake where she had also been the organist for many years as well as a current and longtime member of the choir. Verlee was a very talented pianist and organist. Her passion for music began as a young girl where she played the pipe organ at her church in Reynolds. As an adult she played for countless church services, solo ensemble contests, choral concerts, weddings, funerals, and church functions. She was also an avid CUBS fan, garden enthusiast, bird watcher, and Grandma extraordinaire.
She is survived by Ronald, her husband of 57 years, who misses her dearly; their 4 children , Jeff (Laurie) Jones, Valerie Jones, Vickie (Gordon) Held, and Virginia (Shawn) Fitzgerald; 8 grandchildren, Michelle, Corinne, and Kurt Jones, Anthony, Ben, and Adam Fitzgerald, Emily and Elise Held; 2 brothers, Jack (Judy) Miller and Dean Miller; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A Celebration of Life will take place at United Protestant Church, 54 Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, July 11th , 2015 at 11am. Burial will be private. Memorials in Verlee’s name may be made to the United Protestant Church of Grayslake to benefit the music program. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122
Betty J. Huber
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
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
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.
Robert W. Corbett
Robert W. Corbett, 21, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away June 30, 2015. He was born July 20, 1993 in Macomb, IL to Robert and Mary Ellen Corbett. Robert was a Junior at Western Illinois University in Macomb, where he was a member of the National Honors Society. He was a lifeguard at the YMCA in Lindenhurst, and loved sports and music. Robert is survived by his parents Robert and Mary Ellen, his siblings Becca, Megan, and Sarah, his nephew Ronan, his grandparents William and Joan Corbett, his aunt and uncle Ann and Kevin Conway, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2015 from 10:00am until 11:00am with service commencing at 11:00am at Impact/Calvary Christian Church 134 Monaville Rd. Lake Villa, IL 60046. Interment will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 1:00pm at Fairview Memorial 900 N. Wolf Rd. Northlake, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lindenhurst YMCA. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Steven E. Dulak
Steven E. Dulak, 46, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Chicago. He was born August 14, 1968 in Park Ridge, IL to Stanley and Florence Dulak. Steve loved the Cubs and the Blackhawks, but his greatest passion was his love of all animals. He worked for Petco for over 10 years, most recently as a District Manager. Steve is survived by his mother Florence, his siblings Charlotte (Craig) Nielsen and Michele (Papis) Beye, his nephews Eric and Michael Nielsen and Issa Beye, and his numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Stanley Dulak. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Paul the Apostle Church 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS of Chicago http://www.pawschicago.org/how-to-help/donate/friends-of-north-shore/. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Elsie M. Schroeder
Elsie M. Schroeder, 69, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday June 28, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Edward Schroeder, survived by her mother Agnes Poehler, her daughters Kathy and Susan (Brian) Bako, her granddaughter Emma Bako, her sister Patricia (Jack) Fosdick, and her brother Tom Poehler. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Poehler. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2015at 10:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church 420 N. Greenwood Ave. Round Lake Park, IL 60073. Interment will follow at Ivanhoe Cemetery in Mundelein, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Robert H. Ziemann
Robert H. Ziemann, 94, of Grayslake, passed away on June 26, 2015 in Libertyville at the Manor Care Rehab Facility. Bob was born on July 23, 1920 in Chicago, to John and Lucille Ziemann (nee: Dominick). Bob was an avid Cubs fan, golfer, fisherman, member of Knights of Columbus and World War II verteran. He was a snow bird, and no matter where he lived, he helped his community build, and uplift their churches. Most important to Bob was the love of his family and respect to his friends. Survivors include his children Judi Troemel of Grayslake, IL, Kathy Schrank of Beach Park, IL, Chris(Kathy) Ziemann of New Jersey, Bob(Pat) Ziemann of South Carolina, his 11 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by the two loves of his life Loretta, and Merldeanne, and by his sisters, Dorothy and Alice. There will be a memorial visitation on Monday July 6, 2015 at 8:30am until 9:30am with a memorial mass commencing at 9:30am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in 15000 W. Wadsworth Rd. Wadsworth, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The Alzheimers Foundation Of America, 322 Eighth Ave, 7th Fl, New York, NY, 10001. All arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030, for information please call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Aaron Carl
Aaron D. Carl, 56, a resident of Round Lake, passed away June 21, 2015 at his home. He was born June 28, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Julian and Zoe Goodman and was raised by his other father Sam Carl. Aaron was a lifelong hockey fan. Aaron is survived by his children Chloe and Alexander Carl, his father Sam(Joan) Carl, his siblings Carri (Leonard Earl) Carl, Bret (Carol) Carl, Steven (Bea) Goodman, Ron Goodman, and Larry Goodman, his stepfather Darryl Harris, and his ex-wife Molly Carl. All funeral arrangements will be held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Foundation, or the Avon Food Pantry. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Arthur Low
Born Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, beloved husband of Charlene (nee Leydig), loving father of Arthur, Jr. (Renee) and Andrew (Sandra) and devoted grandfather of Eliana, Sarah, Carissa, Aubrey and Sarina. Graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and Bethany College. International business career spanning 50 years. Visitation 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25 with funeral and interment immediately following. Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL 60030 847-223-8122.
Juanita Tierney
Juanita Tierney, 83, a resident of Wildwood, IL passed away June 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 6, 1932 in West Frankfort, IL to Eugene and Ethel Eberhardt. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband John F. Tierney, her daughter Mary Steffen, and her infant son Michael. She lived a life of service as a nurse’s aide and working at the community laundry mat. Juanita is survived by her children Patrick Tierney, Alice (Michael) Wegner, and John Tierney, her 10 grandchildren, and her 19 great-grandchildren. All services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Susan E. Kondracsek
Susan E. Kondracsek, 64, a resident of Deerfield, IL passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Waukegan, IL. She was born July 17, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Emil and Dorthy Kondracsek. Susan worked as a caregiver. She is survived by her son Cody (Lindsey) Waggoner, her daughter Gianna Marino, her grandchildren Hannah and Abby, her brother Paul (Terry) Kondracsek, and her sister-in-law Mary Kondracsek. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Steve Kondracsek. Friends of the family may visit on Monday, June 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a memorial service commencing 7:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Interment will be held privately. Donations may be made to Save-A-Pet in Grayslake, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Barbara Ann Serviss
Barbara Ann Serviss, age 45, of Hainesville passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born on December 22, 1969 in Chicago to Tadeusz and Maria (nee Wolinski) Stefanczyk. Barbara loved to take pictures. She loved to garden, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Tim, who she married on October 28, 1995 in Chicago; her daughters, Samantha and Nicole of Hainesville; and her siblings, Chris (Debra) of West Chicago and Lucy (Bill) Brown of Lake Zurich. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria, and her grandparents. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake with interment at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colon Cancer Research or Susie’s Cause. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org
Jacquelyn L. Olisar
Jacquelyn L. Olisar, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at her home. Retired owner of Jackie’s Hallmark in Antioch, Jacquelyn was born on May 12, 1931 in Chicago to Herbert and Blanche Hanf. She is survived by one sister, Beverly Kline, three sons, Robert L. (Ellie) Kennedy, Gregory L. (Cindy) Kennedy and Jerome F. (Ann) Kennedy; grandchildren, Nathan (Teresa) Zeigler, Joseph (Amanda) Kennedy, Benjamin (Elizabeth) Kennedy, Gabriel Kennedy, Jeffrey (Shannon) Kennedy, Alicia (Chris) Salazar, and Justin Dorsey. Friends of the family may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. A memorial funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the American Heart Association. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Albert G. Heimos Jr.
Albert G. Heimos Jr., 68, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Alden of Long Grove. He was born July 3, 1946 in Chicago. Albert was a fan of NASCAR especially Jeff Gordon. Albert is survived by his children Scott (Kari) Heimos and Jodi Heimos, his granddaughter Amanda Heimos, his siblings Arthur Heimos, Alen (Marcy) Heimos, Annabelle (Hal) Hopkins, and Anita (Joe) Gerhardt, and 13 nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Alberta Larson. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday June 12, 2015 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. 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.