OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2013

Joseph Steve Zielinski, age 86, passed away on Mar. 24, 2013. Beloved husband of 57 years to the now late Virginia {nee Kaupanger}; loving father of Peggy (Ken) Tortoriello and the now late Steven; adoring grandfather of Emily and Gregory; devoted brother of Terry. To all who knew him, he was "a good Joe." A memorial serviced will be...

Mar 22, 2013

Edward J. Amann, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Friday March 22, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born April 8, 1917 in Round Lake to Frank and Elizabeth Amann. Edward was a veteran of World War II having served for the Army. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. Edward...

Mar 22, 2013

Edward "Ed" Utter, 77, passed away March 22, 2013 surrounded by his family. Ed was born September 23, 1935 in Whitewater, WI where graduated from City High School. He attended Whitewater College and Rockford School of Business. Ed served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1953 to 1956 and was a member of the Grayslake American Legion. He...

Mar 20, 2013

Clara A. Gundersen of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2013 at the age of 91. Born on March 27, 1921 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her four children, Barbara Boydsten, Sandra Johnson, Douglas Gundersen, and Gary Gundersen, her 8 grandchildren, and her 16 great-grandchildren Friends of the family may visit on Friday...

Mar 19, 2013

Diana Johanna Jucovics, 70, passed away on March 19, 2013. Beloved wife of 49 years to Robert L. Jucovics, loving mother of Diana Hixon, Robert Jucovics, Scott Jucovics, and Amy Hayes, and proud and devoted grandmother of Lauren Hixon, Megan Hixon, Morgan Robbins, Ella Jucovics, Hayden Hayes, Lucy Jucovics, Allison Hayes, Peyton Jucovics and Emily Hayes. Friends of the...

Mar 19, 2013

Mildred Califf, 86 years old, passed away at her daughter's home in Grayslake Tuesday evening, Mar. 19, 2013.  She was born in Chicago on Aug. 11, 1926 to the now late Herbert and Verna {nee Wayrynen} Davidson.  Mildred was the loving mother of Laura (Ed), Kathy (Brendan), Charles (Linda), Patrick, and John (Phyllis); beloved grandmother of nine...

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,...