Joyce Royer

Joyce Royer, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday January 2, 2010 at Hillcrest Nursing Home at the age of 82.  She was born August 17, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Albert and Magdelena (nee: Arends) Augustine.  Joyce was a member of the Eastern Star located at 329 Center Street.  Joyce is survived by her children James (Miriam) of Frankfort, IL and Jeanne Royer of Round Lake Beach, her grandchildren David Sandy of Round Lake Beach, Michelle (Scott) Diggs of Lindenhurst, Christopher (Beth) Patton of Antioch, and Alison Royer and Mitchell Royer both of Frankfort, and her 10 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Edward, whom she wed on February 16, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI.  A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday January 5, 2010 from 2:00pm until the time of the funeral service at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Eastern Star.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Patricia Lynn Powell

All services privately held.

Edward G. Kmet

All services privately held.

Florentino J. Munoz

Visitation:  Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 from 4:00—8:00 pm

Funeral Mass:  Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at 10:30 am

Santa Maria del Popolo, 116 North Lake Street, Mundelein, IL

Interment:  Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville

Carmen Z. Beese

Carmen Z. Beese, a resident of Richmond and formerly of Round Lake, passed away Thursday January 7, 2010 at Lexington Healthcare in Wheeling, at the age of 84. She was born March 21, 1925 in Chicago to the late Charles and Vicenta Zeno.  Carmen was a columnist and correspondent of the Lakeland newspaper and a real estate broker.  She was a member of the Condell Auxillary and volunteered for shelters and food pantries.  Carmen is survived by her children Charles (Mary) Beese Jr., Allen (Kitty) Beese, Edward (Therese Considine) Beese, Marie Gurtowski, John Beese, and Jean (Jerald) Kegg, her 20 grandchildren, and her 21 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Charles J. Beese Sr., and her daughters Carol Jean Beese and Susan Carmen Hough.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday January 10, 2010 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Family and friends will meet on Monday January 11, 2010 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 for the funeral mass. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Virginia H. Lehe

Virginia H. Lehe, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday January 7, 2010 at Centegra Medical Center in McHenry at the age of 83.  She was born December 10, 1926 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Sophie Zagorski.  Virginia is survived by her children Chirs (Sandy) Lehe and Barbara (Skip) Fotland, her grandchildren Geddy and Casey Fotland, her sister Alice Sebastian, her nephews Michael Sebastian and Bill Woodmaster, and her niece Jan Klein.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Frank Lehe.  A visitation is scheduled for Monday January 11, 2010 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 10:00am at St. Mary of the Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL 60050.  Interment will be held at St. Mary Cemetery.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122

Eileen Kerr

Eileen Marie Kerr {nee Hogan}, an 87-year-old Round Lake, IL resident, passed away early Saturday morning, January 9, 2010 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born in Cleveland, OH on September 3, 1922 to the now late Thomas and Margaret {nee McCaffrey} Hogan.  Eileen was a graduate of Ursuline College in Cleveland, class of 1944, Sacred Heart Academy, class of 1940, and Case Western Reserve University, obtaining a Masters of Library Science in 1980.  She was very active in the Young Christian Workers, worked as a reference librarian at Morley Library in Painesville, OH for 28 years, served as a social worker for the Child Welfare Board in Cuyahoga County, OH, was a member of Christ the King Parish in Cleveland for the first 29 years of her life, and was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Parish in Painesville, OH from 1957 until 2004.  Most recently, she was a member of Saint Gilbert’s Parish in Grayslake, IL.  Her hobbies included genealogy, mystery novels, travel, cooking, and the arts.  Eileen was the devoted mother of Michael Kerr of Santa Monica, CA, Margaret Kerr of Grayslake, IL, Thomas (Robin) Kerr of Cleveland Heights, OH; loving grandmother of Sarah and Daniel of Cleveland Heights; dear sister of Francis (Rosemarie) Hogan of Cleveland, OH and Reverend Thomas Hogan S.M. of Cupertino, CA.  Her husband Francis John Kerr, sister Margaret, and brother Robert preceded her in death.  Friends of the family may visit STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030 on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.  A Funeral Mass is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, meeting at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Committal services will take place in the chapel at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, with interment following later at St. Mary Cemetery in Mundelein.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.  

Helen Jaworski

Helen R. Jaworski, a 97-year-old longtime resident of Wildwood, passed away Thursday morning, January 14, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Lindenhurst.  She was born in Chicago on December 25, 1912 to Raymond and Rose Sadomski.  She was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church for over 50 years.  Helen was the loving mother of Florine (Don) Madsen of Lindenhurst; beloved grandmother of Christopher (Liz) Madsen of Ingleside and Mechelle (Jessie) Hall of Lindenhurst and great-grandmother of Briggs Madsen, Drake Madsen, Hailey Hall, Anthony Hall, Rylie Hall, and Jessie Hall, Jr.;  and dear sister of Edward (the late Bertha) Selden of Niles.  Her husband Florian, siblings Raymond, Wally, and Eleanor, and her aforementioned parents preceded her in death.  Friends of the family may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030.  Funeral procession departs Strang Funeral Chapel at 10:15 a.m. for Funeral Mass at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Odyssey Healthcare, Attn: Laure Janus, 85 W. Algonquin Road, Suite #100, Arlington Heights, IL  60005 would be appreciated.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122

Bonnie L. Colby

Bonnie L. Colby a resident of Wauconda passed away Saturday January 16, 2010 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington at the age of 65.  She was born May 10, 1944 in Evanston Hospital to Lucille and the late Kenneth Pfingsten.  Bonnie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jeff, her mother Lucille Pfingsten, her children Michael (Leigh) Colby, Kelly Chase, David (Jennie) Colby, her grandchildren Jennifer and Jason Colby, Kenneth and Courtney Chase, Taylor Furrer, and her brother Gene (Nancy) Pfingsten.  She was preceded in death by her father.  A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday January 19, 2010 from 3:00pm until the time of the funeral service at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at privately.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 100 Tri-State International Ste 125 Lincolnshire, IL 60069.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Raymond J. Sima

Raymond J. Sima, an 87-year-old lifelong resident of Round Lake, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 19, 2010 at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst.  He was born in Chicago to the now late James and Marie Sima.  Raymond served his country proudly during WWII, where he met his now late wife, Julia, while stationed in Italy. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake for over 50 years.  Raymond was the loving father of Glenn and Alan Sima, both of Round Lake; dear brother of George Sima of Cadott, WI; and fond uncle of several.  His siblings Theresa, Jean, Marie, Nancy and Charles preceded him in death.  Friends of the family may visit from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service, beginning at 1 p.m., on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 N. Lincoln, Round Lake, IL 60073 would be appreciated.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.  

Kevin M. May

Kevin M. May, 56, from Gurnee, IL, passed away at UWHealth in Madison, WI, on January 18, 2010.  He was born in Aurora, IL.  Kevin was an educator for Waukegan School District #60 for 23 years, most recently as librarian at the Waukegan High School.  Kevin served in the Peace Corps in Paraguay from 1978 to 1980 as a rural teacher trainer.  He traveled the world and pursued a philosophy of lifelong learning.  Kevin instilled a love of reading and strove to help students discover their gifts and achieve their potential.  He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gurnee, IL, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Federation of Teachers.  He married Joyce (nee: Rowe) May on January 21, 1984 in Aurora, IL.  Other survivors include his sister Mary (Bill) Johnson, sister-in-law Ceil (Sean) May, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A visitation is scheduled for Friday January 22, 2010 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The visitation will continue on Saturday January 23, 2010 at St. Paul the Apostle Church 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031 from 9:30am until the time of the funeral mass at 10:30am.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation at www.pkdcure.org.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Hill, William F.

William F. “Bill” Hill, 87, of Wildwood, IL., passed away on January 19th after a two-year struggle against cancer.  Born in Baltimore, MD., on June 23, 1922, Bill devoted his professional life to the pursuit of knowledge and encouraged and mentored countless students to do the same over more than 45 years as a college professor.  He taught high school in Baltimore and received a Master’s degree in Education from Loyola University Maryland in 1954.

    He began his collegiate teaching career in 1957 at the College of St. Teresa in Winona MN and received a Master’s degree in Theology from Marquette University.  He joined the Religious Studies faculty of Mundelein College in 1969 and taught there and at Loyola University, from which he retired as Professor Emeritus in 2000.  At Mundelein, Mr. Hill co-founded the first Weekend College program in Chicago, putting a bachelor’s degree within reach for hundreds of non-traditional students.  He also co-founded the College’s Master of Liberal Arts program.He was a distinguished professor, much admired by both colleagues and students throughout his academic career.  He taught courses on the works of philosophers and theologians addressing the fundamental question of what it means to be human. 

   He is survived by his wife, Margaret, a cherished friend and confidante for 39 years, and 11 children who proudly and affectionately carry his legacy:  William (Juanita); James (Christine); Mary Helen; Frances (Jerry) McBroom; Kathleen (Ken) Kastler; Paul (Stephanie); Thomas (Vera); Teresa (William Kubovy); Joseph (Tracy); Bernadette; and Margaret (James) Jaeger.  He is further survived by 29 adoring grandchildren: William; Katy (James); Patrick; Daniel; Laurel; Jennifer; Erin; Jennifer; Amanda; Brian; Mark; David; Christopher; Kyle; Erin; Nicholas; Tania; Victoria; Matthew; Ryan; Kevin; Cody; Kayla; Brianna; Stephen; Lainey; Amanda; Samantha; and Timothy; and many close friends.

    A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23 at the Heather Ridge Clubhouse in Gurnee.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, or a charity of your choice.

    Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Clara Ann Dube

Clara Ann Dube a resident of Park City, IL passed away Tuesday January 19, 2010 at the age of 69.  She was born February 6, 1940 in Humbolt, MI to the late Harry and Myrtle Snell.  Clara was a person who loved the Chicago Cubs, her neighbors, and a good game of Yahtzee all day long.  Clara is survived by her husband of 50 years Clarence J. Dube Sr., her children Clarence J. Dube Jr. of Grayslake, Debra Dube of Park City, Michelle Foster of Park City, her grandchildren Brandice Chumbley of Las Vegas, Brandon Dube of Chicago, and Gregory “Todd” Gordon stationed in Germany, her 7 sisters and her 4 brothers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, and her granddaughter Tasha Dube.  A visitation is scheduled for Saturday January 23, 2010 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122

Audrey Jean Nesheim

Audrey Jean Nesheim, an 88-year-old Grayslake resident, passed away Sunday morning, January 24, 2010 at Libertyville Manor.  She was born in Pickford, MI on July 14, 1921 to the now late Gordon and Blanche {nee Smith} Peffers.  Audrey was the loving mother of Carol (Jim) Hopwood of Arlington Heights, and John (Jody) Nesheim of McHenry; beloved grandmother of Wendy (Mark) Nobriga of Chicago, Steve (Jen) Hopwood of Chicago, Marc (Jen) Nesheim of Lake Zurich, and Julie Nesheim of Chicago; cherished great-grandmother of Holly & Ryan of Chicago and Natalie & Matthew of Lake Zurich; dear sister of Jay (Delores) Peffers and Don Peffers; and fond aunt of many.  Her husband Walter J. Nesheim, who passed on December 24, 1990, and brothers Gordon Peffers, Jr. and Reginald Peffers preceded her in death.  Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE ROAD, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122. 

Peter S. Joseph

Peter S. Joseph, a resident of Wonder Lake, passed away Saturday January 30, 2010 at Centegra Medical Center in McHenry, at the age of 56.  He was born November 4, 1953 in Chicago to the late Paul and Miriam Joseph.  Peter was a 4 year employee of the Gavin School District and loved fishing.  Peter is survived by his son Jeffrey Joseph, his fiancée Donna Rhodes and her daughters Kristol and Amber Rhodes, his siblings Paul (Lorraine) Joseph, Catherine (James) Szczelaszczyk, William Joseph, and James (Julie) Joseph, and his nephews Brian Joseph Jr., James Szczelaszczyk, Eric Joseph, and Giovanni.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday February 4, 2010 from 5:00pm until the time of the memorial service at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Gavin School District.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Joseph K. PTACEK

Joseph Keith Ptacek, a 37-year-old Wildwood resident, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010.  He was born in Oak Park on May 1, 1972, the beloved son of Joseph Robert and Zelma Darlene {nee Lambeth} Ptacek and dear brother of Lisa Ptacek.  A brief memorial visitation was followed by memorial mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL, 60030, and interment was held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  (847) 223-8122 or www.strangfuneral.org.