Mary Jarvis, 83, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family who cared so very dearly for her throughout her struggle with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born in Chicago, IL on August 21, 1932 to Patrick McNamara and Josephine (nee: Blum) McNamara. She grew up in the South Side of Chicago, and graduated from Kelly High School in 1950. Mary met her husband, George R. “Bob” Jarvis at the Chicago Train station as he was headed off to war. Mary noticed he was standing alone, when everyone else was surrounded by family and friends. Mary, not wanting this young, handsome man to be alone, she went up to him and asked if she could keep him company until his train departed. You could say it was love at first sight and they were married the day after her 19th birthday on August 22, 1951. Mary was a stay at home mom, raising 4 children. When the youngest was old enough to go to school, possessing a true servant’s heart, Mary got a job at Laremont School in Gages Lake, IL as a Teacher’s Aide with children of special needs. She used to say “Where else can you go to work, and get hugs and kisses every day!” Mary worked there 17 years from 1975-1992 and left only once her husband retired from Echo Products. Mary and Bob loved to travel and stared out tent camping with 4 children, later joining the Camper’s Club and upgraded to a camper trailer. In 1987 they purchased a vacation home in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where they enjoyed the various seasons by the lake, cross county skiing, boating, and roasting marshmallows on the nearby island with their 9 grandchildren. They were fortunate to have traveled to all 50 states and over 27 Foreign countries which they enjoyed with family and friends. Mary and Bob also started the Lake County Treasure Hunt with a group of their friends, that were held in the 1970’s in which hundreds of people would participate every Fall. Mary had an unwavering faith in God and was a former member of Wildwood Presbyterian Church and a current member of Faith Church in Grayslake and belonged to a Bible Study group that met weekly in their home. Mary was always known to open her heart and her home to family and friends. Mary possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor that always had a way of making people laugh, whether through singing one of her many funny songs, wearing one of her many hats, or simply doing something that showed just how much she enjoyed life and laughter. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten and is a quality that most people who know her will always remember. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bob Jarvis, her children Tom (Lois) Jarvis, Ken (Sue) Jarvis, Carol (Doug) McDowell, and Mary Ann Jarvis, her grandchildren Andrew (Meredith), Ella, Robert, Amy, Christina (Jeremy), Esther, Diana (Jason), Wesley, and Lydia, her great-grandchildren Season, Shane, Amaris, Ezmerelda, Rain, Liam, Nolan, and Travis, her sister Helen Cardwell, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Knutson and her brother Gerald McNamara. This was written by her children, in honor of their dearest Mother. It is their tribute to her memory, which will be carried on in the legacy of love which is now in each of them – the lives she formed and touched by her love and tireless devotion… “We love you Mom!” A visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00am, Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Faith Church 954 W. Brae Loch Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Clayton Ernest “Ernie” Swanson, 84, born October 24, 1930 in Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2015. Survived by beloved wife, Jeanette “Jan” (nee: Haag), whom he married on May 17, 1958; proud father of Karen (Phil) Caplis, Jim (Julie), Don (Barb), Bill (Anne) and Mary (Craig) Meyer; cherished grandfather of Michelle, Eric, Rachel, Katie, Mark, Matt, Kelly, Luke, Kevin, Nicole, and Nate; dear brother of the late William (Betty), the late Donald (the late Lorraine), the late Lucille “Toots” (William) O’Hara, and Robert (Karolyn); dear brother-in-law of Suzanne “Sue” (the late Ronald) Heinzel and Mary Ann “Mickie” Haag; and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ernie was kind and good hearted man. He enjoyed golfing and playing pinochle with his brothers, working crossword puzzles, making fudge to share with friends and family and traveling throughout the U.S. with Jan. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Formerly of Des Plaines and North Center area of Chicago where he actively supported the Neighborhood Boys Club. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the Local 73 Sheet Metal Union. He was a lifelong Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd.(Rte 120) Grayslake, IL 60030. A family gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel and will be followed with a funeral mass at 11:00am at the old church at St. Mary of Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Mary Cemetery located next to the small chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Catholic Charities or Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club www.nbgc.org. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Mildred Manacek nee Kostelny born September 28, 1924 passed away October 1, 2015. Beloved daughter of Julia & Stephen Kostelny. Beloved wife and best friend to the late Edward Manacek. Cherished mother to Julianne Groh ( Gary), Marianne Piraro ( Andy) and Edward Manacek Junior (Gayle). Loving nana to Christopher, Eric (Stacy), Sara (Nathan), Matthew (Laura), and Mitchell (Sarah). Loving great nana to Blake, Taylor, and Marlowe. Fond sister in- law to Ann Schatz (Ernie), and the late Michael Maniacek ( Mary Ann). Cofounder of the long running business E&M provisions and Elegance in Meats. Active participant in PTA, brownies, cub scouts and church youth groups. Past member of Trinity Slovak Lutheran church in Chicago. A women who will be remembered for her strength, caring and style. All funeral services were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. A celebration of Millie’s life will be held at 95 Legacy Lane Wheeling, Illinois on Tuesday October 6, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Shirley M. Templin, 70, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born May 4, 1945 in Chicago, IL to William and Anastasia Gratz. Shirley had worked as an insurance agent at Clow Insurance in Grayslake for 39 years. Shirley is survived by her husband of 31 years, Reginald, and her sisters Gloria Thomsen and Carolyn (Ronald) Skolozynski. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Joseph Novello, 85 of Grayslake, Illinois, died on September 20, 2015 at his home.  Joseph was born in Chicago, IL on July 23, 1930 to his parents Joseph Novello Sr and Mary Novello Nelson.  He served as a Corporal in the United States Army as a Medical Technician during the Korean War.  Joe had over 30 years as a saristan officer educharistic minister and an alter server for daily masses at St Joseph’s Catholic Church.  He was retired from Chicago Roto Print Company.   He is survived by his nieces Kathleen Shaver (Larry Hintz) of Round Lake Beach,  IL and Roberta (Bob) Mack of Gilbert, AZ and his nephew Bob Stone Jr (Lisa Holmes) of Antioch, IL.  Also surviving are 13 Grand nieces and nephews and 12 Great Grand nieces and nephews that loved him dearly.   He was preceded in death by his father Joseph, his mother Mary Novello Nelson, and his sister Rosemarie (nee Novello) Stone.   The visitation will be Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL   60030.  A funeral mass will be at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 25, 2015 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 114 N Lincoln, Round Lake, IL   60073.   Burial will follow at St Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL.  Memorials may be made in Joseph’s name to St Joseph Catholic Church, Round Lake, IL   60073.  For further information, call Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at 847-223-8122.

Erik Skoglund, 53, a resident of Gages Lake, IL, passed away September 14, 2015, at his home. He was born June 6, 1962 in Waukegan, IL. Erik had worked as a handyman. Erik is survived by his father Roger Skoglund, his brother Marty (Tammy) Skoglund, his sisters Pam (Gene) Kalvaitis, Marlene (Chuck) Zeiler, and Claudette (Tim) Dirsmith, his niece Lindsay (Ava) Zeiler, his nephews Dane Zeiler, Graham Dirsmith, Garret Dirsmith, Jeremy Skoglund, Justin (Andrea) Skoglund, and Zachary Skoglund, and his great-nephews Tucker Skoglund and Finley Skoglund. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Jane Skoglund in 2009. A private ceremony will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Bryan C. Jardinico, 17, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, to be followed by a visitation until 8:00pm.

Adeline D. Ignarski, 96, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at her home in Grayslake.  She was born February 5, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Caroline Walaszek.  Adeline was a member of St. Monica Church in Chicago for over 50 years, a member of the Polish Roman Catholic Union, and had most recently attended St. Gilbert Church for the past 3 ½ years.  Adeline is survived by her children Corinne (Don) Kehrberg of Grayslake, IL and Dennis (Annette) Ignarski of Schaumburg, IL, her grandchildren Gina Niemiec of Hanover Park, IL, Jason (Lisa) Kehrberg of Long Grove, IL, Deedra (Brian) Diskin of Chicago, IL , Gretchen Kehrberg of Austin, TX, Steven (Laura) Ignarski of Chicago, IL, Kevin (Sarah) Kehrberg of Swannanoa, NC, and her 10 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sigmund, her brother Edward (Sophie) Walaszek of Kansas City, KS, and her sister  Estelle  (Larry) Palka of Oak Park, IL. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, IL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services PO Box 17090 Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 or a charity of choice.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

She loved life. Those 3 words best describe Susan (Sue) Jean Evenson. She was a gift born to the world September 7, 1951. In her short lifetime, Sue gave back to the world unconditionally. She was a bright spirit, positive, loving and kind to everyone she met. Her favorite things were volunteering, the beach/water, doing things for others, celebrating holidays (especially birthdays) sending cards (with lots of stickers), giving and getting gifts, parties/celebrations, spending time exploring/antiquing with her husband, spending lots of time with her grandchildren children and BFF’s Chris, Barb and Linda (and we cannot forget her love of cigarettes and coffee). She was a free spirit with a childlike soul. Her beautiful Spirit is carried on by her husband Edward Evenson, her two daughters, Shannon Fricilone Long (Alex) and Sarah Fricilone Varisco (Joe), four grandchildren (Sophia, Vincent, Xavier and Felix), three surviving siblings Sharon Delewski, Sandra Clemmenson and Robert Buczak and an extended family of nieces and nephews, relations and friends from every walk of life. To Sue, everyone she met was a friend. She is now in heaven celebrating with her beloved grandparents (Jaja and Busia), her parents Edward (Lil) Buczak and Delores Buczak. Happy Birthday Sue! We love you. Friends of the family may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 with a funeral service starting at 3:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Eugene S. Pikora, age 85, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Advocated Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 with a funeral service at 6:00 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.

David G. Strang, 85, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away September 7, 2015 at his home. He was born July 8, 1930 in Grayslake, IL to Harold and Gertrude (nee: Grandy) Strang. David was a third generation funeral director and owner of Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium for over 50 years. He was a member of the Grayslake Historical Society, the Grayslake American Legion Post #659, Rising Sun Lodge #115, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Supreme Council 33, a Shriner of Medinah Temple Chicago, and Lake Council #121, Cryptic Masons of Illinois, Waukegan. Dave was in the second graduating class of Grayslake Community High School in 1948. Dave served in the US Army as a paratrooper and was an avid collector and showman of antique cars. He was also known for his love of animals, especially boxers. Dave is survived by his brother Thomas G. Strang, several cousins, and his devoted staff at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Arden Babcox. Friends of the family may visit on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Masonic services at 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Procession will be led by a horse-drawn hearse to Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122. Memorial donations may be made to the Grayslake Historical Society, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 or to Boxer Rebound, PO Box 214, Ringwood, IL 60072.

Jane E. Henning, age 83, of Round Lake Beach, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 5, 2015. All services are private. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.

Stephen E Beitzel 55, of Chicago, Illinois, died 3 September, 2015 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. Stephen was born on 16 March, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard and Patricia (Epperson). He was an engineering technician at Tredegar Company. He is survived by his former wife, Robin Beitzel, his son Scott (Jennifer) Beitzel, his daughter Amy Beitzel, his mother Patricia Beitzel, his brothers James (Stacy), Tom, Rick, David (Jenny) and Joe (Cindy). Also surviving are his sisters Laura Sprague and Sandy (Scott) Holley. He was an Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stephen was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth and his father Leonard. Friends and family may visit from 1-4 pm on Sunday, 6 September, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematoriam, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois 60030. A service will follow at 4PM at the funeral chapel. Burial will be private. For further information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit our website at strangfcc@scglobal.net

Curtis L. Braa, age 72, of Waukegan, IL, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. He was born August 3, 1943 in Rockford to Carl and Evelyn (nee Kelsey) Braa. In the fall of 1945, the family returned and purchased a farm in Fedora, SD, where he grew up. Curt was a retired band director of 35 years with many public schools (Fulton, Ethan, Letcher, Doland & Brandon Valley schools in South Dakota, Keokuk, Iowa, Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL and Ft. Hancock, TX. He is survived by his children Angela (Russ) Chamberlin of Grayslake, Andrea Kowitz of Lake Geneva, WI and Rich (Cindy) of Richmond; grandchildren, Kelsey & Courtney Chamberlin, Kalynn, Morgan & Emma Kowitz & Julia Braa; siblings, Dennis of Sioux Falls, SD and Doug (Becky) of Mokena, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. immediately following the service.

Interment will be held October 10 at 11 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian, SD. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Memorial contributions may be made to Warren THS Band Boosters, 500 O’Plaine Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031.

Daniel Anthony Hubert, age 85 years, passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2015, surrounded by his family. Daniel was born July 21, 1930 in Chicago to Ila May Hubert (nee Fagan) and his father, Frank Hubert. The beloved husband of Jeanne Gwendolyn Hubert married in Chicago in July 19, 1952, the loved father of Susan (Steven) Dudley and Michael (Susan) Hubert, cherished grandfather of Rachel (Derek) Osero, Matthew (Skyra) Dudley, Rebecca (Shawn Geppert) Hubert and Eric Hubert, and loving great-grandfather of Jacob Dudley, Andrew Dudley, Dylan Osero and Rio Osero. While raising his children, he was an active Webelos Scout leader and Cub Scout Pack leader. He enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing with his family and gardening, woodworking and doing crossword puzzles. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Hubert, his mother, Ila May Hubert, his father, Frank Hubert, his father-in-law Wesley Wilson, his mother-in-law, Gwendolyn Wilson, his sisters Ruth Bernhart, Lois Busch, Charleen Mouradian, his brother, Dale Hubert, his sisters-in-law, Betty Wilson, Doris Cantwell and Gail Louise Wilson, his brothers-in-law, Russell Bernhart, Paul Busch and David Wilson, his niece, Denise Busch and his nephew Arthur Bernhart. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Wallace Wilson, his sister-in-law, Judy (Lou) Belmonte, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A mass will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 10:00a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. Interment will be in Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville following the mass. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

US Army Veteran

Kenneth J. Swanson, age 70, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Chicago. He was born August 23, 1945 in Chicago.  He was retired from the Village of Round Lake Beach after 35 years.  He was the loving father of David (Julie Marie) Swanson, Tony Swanson and Robert Swanson; cherished grandfather of Dustin, CJ, Samantha, Cydney and Camryn; dear great-grandfather of Andjeck, Xavier and Britton. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Linda) Swanson, brother-in-law, Tom (Karen) Marolda, Mary Marik, Wendy (Chris) Hartman, James Marolda, Judy Marolda; and nieces and nephews, John Erick, Matt, Elizabeth, Heather, Joe, Mike, Christopher, Ashley and John.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Helen Swanson and his wife, Linda Swanson, whom he married on August 23, 1969 and who passed away on November 29, 2011. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at Willow Lawn Memorial Park in Vernon Hills.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.