OBITUARIES

Dec 31, 2012

Elevi Torres of Mundelein passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 in Chicago.  Friends of the family may visit Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org .

Dec 27, 2012

Harold R. "Ross" Martin, an 84-year-old Saddlebrook Farms (Grayslake) resident, formerly of Wayzata, MN passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Dec. 27, 2012 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born in Toronto, Canada on September 12, 1928.  Ross worked for Moore Business Forms for 46 years, in both the United States and Canada, retiring...

Dec 25, 2012

Frances Aleckson, a 90-year-old Round Lake resident, passed away Tues. Dec. 25, 2012 at Winchester House in Libertyville. She was born in Chicago, IL to the now late Francis and Isabelle {nee Crowe} Howell on June 1, 1922 and raised by her now late grandparents John and Harriet Crowe. Frances was the loving mother of Bob (Dana)...

Dec 19, 2012

Bonnie B. Wolff, 72, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away December 19, 2012 in Libertyville, IL. She was born November 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Alta Henry. Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Antioch, IL and the Antioch Woman's Club. She was also a member and active participant at the Antioch...

Dec 12, 2012

Alex Lancaster, 12, was taken suddenly from the world on December 12, 2012 when he was practicing a Batman stunt in his bedroom that went horribly awry. Alex was a 6th grader at Big Hollow Middle School in Ingleside, IL where he was a member of the Honor Roll, active in Newspaper Club, Ski Club, Set Design, and Backstage...

Dec 10, 2012

Raymond Lucien Lacroix, a 73-year-old Round Lake Beach resident, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Mon. Dec. 10, 2012 in Panama City, FL. He was born on May 25, 1939 in Holyoke, MA to the now late Lucien Joseph and Yvonne Marie {nee Quenneville} Kestler Lacroix. Raymond served proudly for eight years in the U.S. Army...

Dec 10, 2012

William Herbert Behenna, age 80, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at home Mon. afternoon, Dec. 10, 2012. Born Oct. 17, 1932 to the now late Lester and Helen {nee Gilman} Behenna. William retired from American Airlines after 36 years of service. Beloved husband of 60 years to Chloe {nee Brown} Behenna; loving father of William M....

Dec 9, 2012

George E. Drymalski, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Sunday December 9, 2012, at Highland Park Hospital, at the age of 72.  He was born April 22, 1940 in Chicago to Edwin and Harriette (nee: Kozicki) Drymalski.  George was an avid family man who loved being with his grandkids.  He was a broadcast executive for 38 years.  George...

Feb 4, 2012

Jacqueline Berger, a resident of Grayslake, passed away February 4, 2012 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit Friday, February 8, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake. A funeral services is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 also at the...

Jun 27, 1960

Pamela Marie Kut-Rankin, born February 5 th , 1960, in Chicago, to Diane and Deacon Bernard Kut, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 27 th .  Pam enjoyed 16 wonderful years of marriage to Thomas Rankin.  Pam had a huge heart and was a very generous and open person.  She was definitely a foodie, loving cooking, eating,...

Shirley Rita Valdez, 93, a resident of Long Grove and formerly of Cape Coral, FL and Oak Lawn, IL, passed away at New Perspective in Long Grove, IL.  She was born December 20, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to Marceline (nee: Moody) and Jerry Cosidine.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Mary Kay (Kurt) Kolseth of Hawthorn Woods,...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Nathaniel Kyle Zapata Lee.  He was 24 years old and a resident of Round Lake, IL.  Nathan was born October 22, 2000, in Island Park, IL to Maria Luisa Zapata and Manuel Lee.

Despite all the challenges that came with his health conditions,...

Barbara Linskey (nee Kokum) was born October 4, 1932, in Chicago. Her parents were Isabelle (nee Wheeler) and Barndt Kokum, and her older brother was John Kokum. After moving to Skokie, Barbara attended St. Peter's Catholic School and Niles Township High School, where her writing days began as the editor of the school newspaper. She went on to Beloit...

Judy A. Fonseca-Johnson, 55, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away at her home.  She was born March 10, 1969 in Yonkers, NY to Americo and Cecelia Fonseca.

Judy enjoyed writing, music, and being a poet.

Judy is survived by her children Deven Johnson, Linnea Johnson, and Miles Stanczak, her siblings Donna (Alan) Newton, Rick...

Carl P. Pharr of Grayslake, recently passed away and is now with his beloved wife of 47 years; Patricia M. Pharr (Scanlon). He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love. Born on August 28 th , 1939, he lived a life full of adventure and purpose. A proud veteran who served his country in the United State Navy...

Mark E. Gnarro, 67, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away May of 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born July of 1956 in Libertyville to Edward and Gloria Gnarro.

Mark was a veteran having served with the United States Marine Corps.  He graduated from North Park University and was an accomplished...

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 4pm until 8pm. A Funeral Mass at Saint Joseph Catholic Church 114 Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL. 60073 will be held on Monday, January 8 ,2024 at 9:30. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org ....

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 4pm until 8pm. A Funeral Mass at Saint Joseph Catholic Church 114 Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL. 60073 will be held on Thursday 30,2023 at 9:30. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org .

Mercedes A. Manlick, age 92, a resident of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully at her home. She was born on May 28, 1931 in Aurburndale, Wisconsin.  She was a loving military wife and a caring and compassionate mother and grandmother.  She is now together again with all of her loved ones who have gone before her.

Mercedes...

Betterose Widran, 94, loving wife of 64 years to the late Sam Widran, much loved daughter to the late Eugene and Lillian Hayden; loving mother of Bonnie (Tom) Wise and Janice Widran (Terry Clutter), devoted aunt to many.

Betterose was a long-time resident of Glencoe and a successful real estate agent on the North Shore. She enjoyed...