OBITUARIES

May 3, 2014

Sol Speno, 77, of Round Lake Beach, Il, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Condell Hospital, in Libertyville, Il. Sol was born to Vito, Mary Speno nee Bingham on May 27, 1936 in Harlem, Ky. Sol loved to fish, he was an avid Bears fan, he enjoyed computers, and all things electrical. He was very proud to...

May 2, 2014

David A. Jones, 73, passed away Friday May 2, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. Mr. Jones, a retired Electrical contractor was born in Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Edith Jones, his daughter Sharon Link and his brother Edward. Survivors include his wife Patricia Jones, daughters Kimberly Burgos and Kristina Jones, Son Richard Jones,...

Apr 30, 2014

Richard M. Fragassi, 63, of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 in Chicago, IL. He was born April 13, 1951 in Highland Park to Amelio and Cecilia Fragassi. Richard was the co-owner of Fragassi Appliance in Deerfield for many years. Richard is survived by his brother and sisters Roseann Huster, Robert (Marguerite), Rita (David) Brown, and Robin Knoke,...

Apr 29, 2014

Kenneth Weaver, 80, of Wildwood, passed away April 29, 2014.  Ken was born in Chicago on October 31, 1933.  Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Lauretta and Elmer; one sister, Marilyn Pruemer, and his faithful dog, Buddy. Ken is survived by his wife, Irma; his daughter, Linda (Mark) Teigland; grandchildren Lexi and Kenny Teigland; special grandchildren Crystal...

Apr 29, 2014

Lucille Bauer, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Grayslake, IL on Tuesday April 29, 2014. She was born February 27, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Joseph and Erma Lang. Lucille was a member of St. Phillips Church in Northfield. She had retired from Dominick's Grocery Store, loved to work on crafts, and loved her...

Apr 24, 2014

Jeffrey M. Damore, 38, of Grayslake, passed away on April 24, 2014 at home. Jeffrey was born on October 27, 1975 to Vincent, and Margaret Damore nee Robidou. Jeffrey was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan, he loved fishing, and cooking, he liked listening to loud music, but most of all he cherished his family, especially his son Gavin. Survivors...

Apr 20, 2014

Douglas A. Barton, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. All services are being 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 visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Apr 20, 2014

Carole Renz, 83, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday April 20, 2014 at Sedgebrook Health Center in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born September 6, 1930 in Northbrook, IL the daughter of Donald and Thorun (nee: Einarson) Clavey. Carole loved to play cards, cook, and in her younger days dance. She was an avid reader and was always interested in current...

Apr 19, 2014

Braun, Leo B. Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 46 years of Laura I. Braun, loving father of Edrita M. Braun, Virginia (Donn) Mensinga, and Ford Braun, loving grandfather of Christopher (Jaclyn) Mensinga, Kimberly (Daniel) Rehage, Bradley Braun, Christine Braun, and Ford Braun II, great grandfather of...

Apr 16, 2014

Jane Lee, age 62, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born June 25, 1951 in Chicago to Quon and Wai Ying Wong. Jane was a faithful, loyal, and active Jehovah's Witness. She loved birds, cats, gardening, and especially her ministry work. She is survived by her husband, Harvey,...

Apr 9, 2014

Diane Scott Henkel, age 49, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will commence at 7:00pm at the funeral chapel. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit...

Apr 2, 2014

John Charles "Jack" Midler, 85, of Grayslake, IL passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Libertyville, IL. Jack was born December 4, 1928 to Charles and Margaret (Duffus) Midler in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Southern Minnesota, and graduated from Eyota High School, Eyota, Minnesota, in 1946, part of a class of 5.

Jack served in...

Feb 21, 2014

Dennis C. Chesney, age 30, of Grayslake, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014. Friends of the family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the funeral service commencing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit...

Feb 20, 2014

Patricia Morrison, 75, of Round Lake Beach passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Paradise Park Memory Care Facility in Fox Lake, IL.  Pat was born November 30, 1938 in Chicago, IL.  She worked for 38 years for Illinois Bell having worked her way up to a managerial position.  She retired and moved to New Jersey where...

Feb 18, 2014

Cherie L. Grubb, a resident of Burlington, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the age of 64. She was born July 1, 1949 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Neil and Marie (Reed) Thompson. Cherie was the loving wife of Kenneth. Cherie is survived by her husband of 46 years Kenneth, her children Katina and Korey (Joyce) both...

Feb 16, 2014

Dorothy B. Imperiale, a resident of Vernon Hills, passed away February 16, 2014, at the age of 90. She was born February 23, 1923 in Chicago to Charles and Catherine Schrieber. Dorothy loved to sew, knit, and crochet. She was an avid reader and adored cats. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kasper, whom she wed...

Feb 16, 2014

Robert J. Roelle, a resident of Mundelein, passed away Sunday February 16, 2014, at the age of 94. He was born May 24, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Nell Roelle. Robert was a veteran of World War II having served for the Army. He was a member and former treasurer of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake...

Feb 15, 2014

Catherine Marks, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday February 15, 2014, at the age of 74. She was born October 25, 1939 in St. Louis, MO. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday February 19, 2014 from 1:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral chapel. The funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday February 20, 2014 at 11:00am at Most Holy...

Feb 12, 2014

Lucille J. Tysdal, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2014, at the age of 91. She was born June 22, 1922 in Chicago, IL to William and Helen Litz. Lucille was a member of the Daughters of the Nile the Zenobia Chapter having served as a past Queen. Lucille is survived by her son John Tysdal,...

Feb 10, 2014

Rita Sweitzer, age 81, of Round Lake Park, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at JourneyCare in Barrington. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will commence at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February...