OBITUARIES

Joseph Jonas

Joseph Jonas (Jonas Jozsef) was born on August 9, 1937 in the village of Nemeshetes, Hungary. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Jonas (nee Hart) and his four children: Julie Jonas, Timothy Jonas, Steven Jonas and Chris Jonas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Conrad, Adrian, Ian and Alexander Jonas and his sister in laws; Lois and...

Thomas Turnbull

Thomas Turnbull was born in Mendota, IL on October 20, 1934, the first child of Rev. Roland E. Turnbull and Dorothy M. Turnbull of LaMoille, IL. At the age of 2, the family moved to Batavia, IL. While in the sixth grade the family moved to Alton, IL. Thomas graduated from Alton High School in 1952. He received a...

Susan Epker

Susan "Sue" Epker died peacefully in sleep at her home at the age of 81 from an 8 year long battle with Alzheimer's, in Grayslake, IL. Sue was born June 19, 1940, in Waukegan IL. She graduated from Northwestern School of Nursing in 1960 and had a forty-year nursing career. She was known as "Super Sue" in the field....

Roger R. Schultz, Jr.

Roger R. Schultz Jr. a resident of Waukegan, IL passed away after giving us 53 years of his life. Roger was a lover of all music and as a child, at dinner time the family each played their music for the meal, adding to the variety. He played baseball, hockey (which his grandfather John played). He was a black...

Nicki Garrett

Dear, Nicki Garrett (nee: Oliverii), your body has left this Earth, but you are not gone.  You remain a part of me and the world that surrounds all of us.  I will keep safe and cherish the memories of your compassionate heart and your witty sense of humor that could bring me out of my worst mood.  I will...

Edward Linskey

Our dad read "the obits" every day because he knew that life should be honored, every person has a story and he would want his told.

His story began October 7, 1930. Born in Chicago to parents Edward and Margaret (Hughes), brother Patrick arrived 5 years later. Attended St. Hilary grade school, Niles Township High School and...

Richard E. Smiley

Richard E. Smiley was born to Jean Keller and Harold Smiley July 11, 1938 in Chicago, IL. After High School, Richard entered the U.S. Air Force and after basic training took as many of the Military equivalence exams as he could. He was sent directly to flight school and became a pilot of multi-engine aircraft. He achieved the rank...

Joseph L. Defranco

Joseph L. DeFranco; World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Joe made 7 initial invasions bringing the Marines and heavy artillery to the islands of the South Pacific serving on a landing ship tank; LST 585 Beloved husband of Frances nee: Mirro; Devoted father of James (Vickie nee: Herrmann) Davis, IL-Summerset, Theresa "Terri" (Richard Toole) DeFranco of Cincinnati,...

John Edward Hayes

John Edward Hayes, 63, of Round Lake, Illinois passed away suddenly in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was doing what he loved, fishing and enjoying life. John was born August 18, 1956 in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois and graduated in 1975. He began to work for United Parcel Service and retired after 41...

News Regarding Covid-19

At this time the funeral chapel is taking all precautions regarding the spreading of the virus. We are taking into account the recommendations from the CDC requesting that all gatherings be kept to under 250 people. We do have visitations scheduled and during these visitations we will adhere to these guidelines. This means that you may not be allowed...

Hugh R. Tassey

Hugh Rowland Tassey, age 91, formerly of Wilmette, El Cerrito, California and recently Grayslake, Il. Beloved husband to the late Janice nee Head for 35 years and Barbara, nee Belcher for 26 years. Adored father to Barbara (Matt) Houser, Ann (Marty) Tyler, Katherine Heinz, William Tassey and Joan Tassey. Doting grandfather to Emily (Chris) Murphy, Courtney Tyler, James Jacobs,...

Charlie Plescia

Charlie was born at Lake Forest Hospital and died in Round Lake Beach, IL. He was a character for sure, a fun-loving guy with a quick wit who was always fun to be around. He knew how too live for the moment. Charlie worked as a landscaper and more recently doing roofing. He was an outdoorsman, enjoying archery, canoeing,...

Bob Jarvis

Bob Jarvis (91) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1926. He always shared how he had lived in 7 states and in 18 houses before he was 18 but finally settled in Wildwood, IL at a place he called "Home" with his wife of 64 years.

Our dad was the Anchor in our family and left us...

Arthur Low

Born Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, beloved husband of Charlene (nee Leydig), loving father of Arthur, Jr. (Renee) and Andrew (Sandra) and devoted grandfather of Eliana, Sarah, Carissa, Aubrey and Sarina. Graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and Bethany College. International business career spanning 50 years. Visitation 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25 with funeral and interment immediately following. Strang...

Gerald Debruyne

Gerald DeBruyne, their will be a public visitation on Thursday May 1, 2014, from 5P.M. to 7:30P.M. with a memorial service starting at 7:30P.M. at the Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, Il, 60030 for information please call (847)223-8122

Susan Anne Green

Susan Anne Green visitation is scheduled for Wednesday January 8, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday January 9, 2014 at 10:30am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.

Kimberly A. Kloes

Kimberly A. Kloes, 43, a resident of Alpharetta, GA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 20, 1970 in Park Ridge, IL to Robert and Karen Pappano. Kim loved to exercise and workout at the gym. She was a member of St. Benedict Church in...