OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2013

Thomas Niemi, a 65-year-old Grayslake resident, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 19, 2013.  He was born in Waukegan on November 6, 1947 to the now late Leo and Betty Niemi.  Thomas served his country proudly as a U.S. Marine.  He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1965, and then from Illinois State University in 1969...

Mar 18, 2013

Shirley Ann Manning, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Monday March 18, 2013 at the age of 74. She was born December 5, 1938 in Chicago to James Sr. and Laverne Manning. Shirley had worked for International Harvester for 30 years and the Round Lake Park District for the past 15 years. She was an active member of...

Mar 15, 2013

Guillermo "Willy" Gonzalez, age 41, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013.  Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Additional parking is available across the street at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, in the large lot...

Mar 10, 2013

John F. Brennan, a 66-year-old Grayslake resident, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ, passed away the evening of Sun. Mar. 10, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born in New York, NY on Nov. 5, 1946 to the now late Joseph and Teresa Brennan.  John served his country proudly, enlisting in the U.S. Coast Guard...

Mar 10, 2013

Jerry B. "Pops" Motter, 72, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away on Sunday March 10. 2013 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 7, 1940 the son of the late George and Marion Motter. Jerry lived in Lake Villa after moving from Chicago. He loved to ride his Harley and also was a big NASCAR...

Mar 6, 2013

Anthony V. Damore a resident of Grayslake passed away Wednesday March 6, 2013, at the age of 34. He was born January 7, 1979 in Libertyville to Vincent and Margaret Damore. Anthony is survived by his parents Vincent and Margaret Damore, his fiancee Dori Johnson, his grandmother Helen Damore, his siblings Nicole (Michael Hanna) Damore, Joseph Damore, and Jeffrey...

Mar 1, 2013

Angela Janice Mannoia-Macdonald, 38, of Grayslake, Il, joined our loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 1, 2013 in Grayslake, Il.

Home Going Services will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, beginning with a wake from 4 -7 p.m. The funeral service will begin promptly at 7 p.m. with Reverend Pastor...

Feb 26, 2013

James W. VanderMeer of Round Lake Heights passed away February 26, 2013 at his home. He was born December 6, 1955 in Chicago to Walter and Virginia (nee Olson) VanderMeer. Friends of the family may visit Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM,...

Feb 26, 2013

Larry W Smith, 67, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2013 surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born July 22, 1945 and was a long time resident of Round Lake Park, IL. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Barbara (nee: Bechtel) Smith, his brother Jerry (Von) Smith, his sisters Belinda...

Feb 26, 2013

Schwalbach, David Allen 69, passed away on February 26, 2013, in Zion, IL. He was born on February 15, 1944 in Bloomfield, NJ and grew up in Wildwood, IL, where he graduated from Warren Township High School. David joined the U.S. Marine Corps, in 1962, and served for four years. In 1970, David began his career at Schuller International/Manville...

Feb 26, 2013

Shirley A. Stalker, age 66, a resident of Gages Lake, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her home. She was born September 28, 1946 in Binghamton, NY, to Robert and Dorothy (nee Rutherford) Webb. Survivors include her children, David (Catherine) Sprague of Lindenhurst, Laurie Sprague of Winter Park, FL, Leslie (Kamila) Allen of Norridge, and Amanda (Lawrence) Link...

Feb 25, 2013

Mabel C. Bennett, a former resident of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, passed away Monday February 25, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born August 11, 1918 in Cedar Rapids, IA to James and Wanda Simmermon. Mabel was a member of the St. Mary of Annunciation Church in Mundelein and began the Gift of Love program at St....

Feb 24, 2013

Angel L. Cosme, a resident of Gurnee and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday February 24, 2013 at the age of 88. He was born June 9, 1924 in Puerto Rico to Concepcion Cosme. Angel had owned and operated Hispana Travel Agency in Chicago for 25 years. He loved to fish especially in the Gulf. Angel is survived by...

Feb 22, 2013

Mark G. Duffy, 62, of Grayslake, IL passed away suddenly on February 22, 2013. He was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Kathleen (Mick) Duffy. Mark is survived by his children, Meagan, James and Mark. Brother, Brian (Carol) and sisters, Lynne and Carol (Marty) DeGrazia. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Julie. Mark (Dad,...

Feb 22, 2013

Robert D. Wedrall, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away peacefully at his home Friday February 22, 2013 at the age of 77. He was born March 1, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Harriett Wedrall. Robert started his career as a Tool and Die maker at Superior Plastics in Chicago, before working for Baxter in Round Lake,...

Feb 18, 2013

Archie Vincent Anderson Sr., 74, beloved husband of Patricia Wapniarski Anderson passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2013 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Archie was born August 13, 1938 and a long time resident of Grayslake, IL. Archie was a retired truck driver Teamster Local 301, member of the Royal Dressers Motorcycle...

Feb 18, 2013

Walter C. Petruczenko, age 82, passed away Mon. Feb. 18, 2013 at Good Samaritan in Downer's Grove.  He was born in Franzen, WI on Jan. 26, 1931 to the now late Chester and Caroline {nee Pudlik} Petruczenko.  Walter was the cherished uncle of seven including Diane (Thomas) Dorner, Cathy (Mark) Wallace, Linda Abendroth, Carrie (William) Bunning, Greg...

Feb 17, 2013

James A. Jones, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday February 17, 2013, at the age of 71. He was born July 29, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Earl and Doris Jones. James was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served for 4 years with the Air Force. James worked for 26 years on the Round...

Feb 17, 2013

William "Bill" P. Huber, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday February 17, 2013, in Libertyville, at the age of 64. He was born October 7, 1948 in Ohio to Richard and Betty Huber. William was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake. He retired from Hawthorne Center where he worked in maintenance and...

Feb 13, 2013

Betty June (nee: Getty) (nee: Eide) Ruda, a resident of Lake Villa, passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born June 1, 1932 in Troy, MO to Roger Carl Getty and Verna Groce. Betty loved the Lord with all her heart and sacrificed her life for her family embodying the true testament of...