OBITUARIES

Jul 6, 2019

Norma Jean Palazzolo, 76, a resident of Racine and formerly of Round Lake, IL, passed away at Ascension Hospital in Racine, WI.  She was born January 24, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Marvin and Bonnie Chaffin.  Norma was a bus driver for the Lake County schools for over 10 years.  Norma is survived by her children Bonnie (Antonio)...

Jul 1, 2019

Cheryl L. Stone, age 60, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Journey Care in Barrington.  Sherry had a loving spirit.  She was most happy in the tranquility of her gardens.  She loved the sunshine, dancing, knitting and spending time in the company of her many friends.  Sherry is survived by her sons, Drew Hoepner of McHenry and...

Jul 1, 2019

Michele L. Goodman, age 67, of Park City passed away on July 1, 2019 at Condell Hospital.  A memorial service is pending at this time.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.StrangFuneral.org.

Jun 28, 2019

Steven Jay Leider, 71, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home in Grayslake. Born in Morton Grove, Ill., to Marion (Haupt) and Richard Leider, he graduated Forest View High School in 1966. He then married Margaret "Marti" McAteer on Nov. 25, 1972. Shortly after, with the support of his family, Steve opened Leiders Garden Greenery. Over the next...

Jun 27, 2019

Norbert J. Mitchell, age 94, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Wildwood.  He was born on October 25, 1934 in Chicago.  A veteran having served in the US Army, Norbert was a tool and die maker by trade. He was an incredible father and loving husband.  Norbert is survived by his daughters, Diana L....

Jun 26, 2019

Zachary "Zak" J. Verge, age 52, a resident of Ingleside, passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  He was born on January 20, 1967 in Waukegan to Donald and Rita (Lechelt) Verge.  Zak was free spirited with big personality. Hard working and self-reliant, Zak was very loving to his wife.  He enjoyed riding...

Jun 25, 2019

Mildred E. Vesely, 101, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at her home.  She was born August 5, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Emil and Susan Kardosh.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The...

Jun 23, 2019

Louis Michael Jens, 44, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away in Honolulu, HI on June 23, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1975 in Skokie, IL to Howard Jens and Gale Cook. Louis was a Local 130 Engineering Technical Journeyman. He lived every day to the fullest by being a mentor and inspiration to his children. He...

Jun 23, 2019

Patricia A. Morris, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 13, 1945 in Mishawaka, IN to Glenn and Mildred Hedman.  Patricia is survived by her son Michael (Bobbi) Morris.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Morris,...

Jun 22, 2019

Gail F. Grantschnig, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E....

Jun 20, 2019

Harriette A. Heppner, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Warren Barr in Highland Park, IL.  She was born July 4, 1934 in Bartlett, IL to Louis and Hattie Heppner.  Harriette had attended Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake.  She is survived by several first cousins in the Midwest, and her caregivers...

Jun 19, 2019

Rudolf Erich Malz, 81, of Hainesville, passed away June 19,2019 at his home.  Rudy was born on January 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Rudolf and Erna (Mudroch) Malz.  He attended Valparaiso University.  Rudy worked at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago for many decades.  He was an active member of Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and was involved in...

Jun 14, 2019

Karen A. Winandy, 70, a resident of Highland Park, IL, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL.  Karen was born June 16, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Therese and Joseph Winandy.  Karen is survived by her siblings Victor (Mary Kay) Winandy, Tim (Joanne) Winandy, Janice (David) Adkins, and Jody Veesenmeyer, her nieces and...

Jun 13, 2019

Linda C. Devine, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 21, 1950 in Bronx, NY to Nicholas and Gertrude Custis.  Linda is survived by her daughters Dianna Watschke and Nicole (Brian) Molinaro, her grandchildren Christian and Grace Watschke and Rylie and Morgan Molinaro, her sister Joanne (Ronald)...

Jun 9, 2019

Carol P. Olson, age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lutheran General Hospital.  She was born May 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Rudolph and Margaret Staats. Carol is survived by her children, Julie (Bill) Klicka and James K. Olson Jr., her grandchildren, Tyler, Maggie, and Jaimie Klicka and Garrett Olson, her brother, Ronald (Barbara) Staats,...

Jun 4, 2019

Denise L. Shefka, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to John and Eleanor Powers.  Denise is survived by her children Theresa (Jon) Leopold, Lyle Shefka, and Brian Shefka, her grandchildren Evan and Maggie Leopold, her siblings Pattye (Ed) Plants and Donald...

Jun 2, 2019

Christopher Juarez, age 36, of Round Lake Beach passed away on June 2, 2019 in Gurnee, IL.  He was born on January 29, 1983 in Chicago.

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Debra Juarez; sisters, Angela (Jennie) Juarez, Katherine Juarez, Dejah (John) Juarez Padon, Christina (John) Juarez Durante; Life-Long Friend, Crystal Brage; grandfather, Stanley Szczesniak;...

Jun 1, 2019

Lourdes "Ending" Juralbal Calulot, 81, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away June 1, 2019 at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire, IL.  She was born May 8, 1938 in Matayumtayum, Tarlac Philippines to Hermogenes Juralbal and Marcelina Martinez.  Ending was a loving mother who managed to raise her kids on her own.  She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren...

Jun 1, 2019

Vickie L. Hernandez, nicknamed "Nanny", age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry.  From her birth on December 3, 1950, she nourished everyone around her with love.  She enjoyed being a caretaker to her five children, along with her nine grandchildren. Nanny enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her loved...

May 30, 2019

Edmund Walter Carey, 93, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born October 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Marie Carey.

Passing away at 93 years young, Ed left his mark on everyone he met. Known for his keen sense of...