Leonard M. Weiss, 74, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away Friday, July 11th, 2014 at Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter in Glenview, Illinois surrounded by family. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 8th, 1939, and made his home in Grayslake for over 48 years. He was an electrical engineer and owned his own business until his retirement. Leonard had many hobbies including, building and programming computers, ham radio, and boating on Third Lake. He also enjoyed travel and spending time in Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters Julie (Jeff) Wynveen and Carolyn (Scott) Farnam; and son, Kurt (Julie Camarato) Weiss; 7 grandchildren: Jocelyn, Jacob and Jessica Wynveen, Kyle and Kate Farnam, Sophia and Ella Weiss. He was preceded in death by his parents Rose and Kurt Weiss.

Visitation will be at Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake from 4 – 8pm on Tuesday, July 15th,, 2014. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10am on Wednesday, July 16th at St. Gilbert’s Church in Grayslake followed by internment at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, Illinois 60025 or www.carecenter.org

Richard B. Schmidt, 53, a resident of Round Lake, passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014. He was born March 23, 1961 in North Chicago, IL to Robert and Jackie Schmidt. Richard was a longtime employee of Maclean Solutions in Mundelein, IL. He loved watching sports especially the Chicago Bears. Richard is survived by his mother Jackie (Raymond) Swenson, his son Logan Schmidt, his step-children Jamie Peters and Charlotte Sahler, his grandchildren Desiree, Kaitlyn, and Kira, his siblings Robert T. Schmidt Jr., Rita (Robert) Zydlo, Randall Schmidt, Kristi Sloan, and Kylie Bingaman, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday July 13, 2014 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Monday July 14, 2014 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Elizabeth “Liz” A. Richards, 74, a resident of Park City, IL passed away Wednesday July 2, 2014. She was born November 27, 1939 in Chicago to Edward and Eileen Kurek. Liz worked for Baxter for 27 years. She loved to travel and shop. Liz is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael, her children Michelle (John) Kusch, Cheryl Foster, Charlotte (Robert) Boesch, Corinne (Matt) Vohasek, Michael (Sandy) Richards Jr., Diane (Tim) Hirschmiller, and Beth (Mike) Eldridge, her 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and her siblings Edward (Margaret) Kurek, Linda (Allen) Oelkers, Judy (Harry) Markus, and Dennis (Peggy) Kurek. She was preceded in death by her parents. All arrangements were held privately and 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.

Harvey H. May Jr., 86, a resident of Round Lake, IL passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 in Libertyville, IL.  He was born April 9, 1928 in Berwyn, IL.  Harvey was a member of the Moose Club.  Harvey loved to dance and garden.  He worked for Campbell International in Wauconda for 33 years as a fabricator.  Harvey is survived by his children Stephen, Diane, Charles, and Cynthia, his 8 grandchildren, and his 17 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife of Josephine.  Friends of the family may visit on Thursday July 10, 2014 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service commencing at 6:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Shirley L. Klugiewicz, 88, a longtime resident of Wildwood, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, surrounded by family at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born in Chicago on May 3, 1926 to Vincent “Charlie” and Marie (Konopacky) Maday. She married Paul Klugiewicz on July 9, 1949.

During her life, Shirley was very involved in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was an active member of Saint Gilbert Church in Grayslake. Her hobbies included reading, camping, traveling, gardening, and jigsaw puzzles. Shirley enjoyed many lunches with her Birthday Club friends.

She is survived by her children Robert of Grayslake; James (Phyllis) of Kentwood, MI; Alan (Theresa) of Grayslake; Daniel (Connie) of Salem, WI; and Susan (Bruce) Dietz of Harvard. Also surviving are her brother Leroy Maday of Chicago and sister Judy Slamecka of North Riverside. Her surviving grandchildren are John (Melinda); Brianne; Sarah (Brian); Rebecca; Laura (Kirk); Peter (Kelsey); Joseph (Jacquie); David (Renee); Rosie; Samantha; and Alex. She has 8 great grandchildren and another on the way, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, her brother-in-law Richard Slamecka, her sister-in-law Joan Maday, and her granddaughter Catherine.

Visitation will be at Strang Funeral Chapel in Grayslake on Saturday, July 5 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by services at Saint Gilbert Church in Grayslake at 11 a.m., then interment at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.

William “Bill” M. Lenzen, 54, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday June 30, 2014. He was born August 3, 1959 in Waukegan to Jerome and Marcella Lenzen. Bill is survived by his mother Marcella, his siblings Linda (the late James) Barnes of Kentucky, Larry (Mary) Lenzen, and Carl (Kim) Lenzen, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Jerome. Friends of the family may visit on Saturday July 5, 2014 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Grayslake Fire and Rescue. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Margaret R. Rossberger, 88, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away June 27, 2014 at Victory Lakes Nursing Center in Lindenhurst. She was born August 25, 1925 in Fairmont, MN to Ole and Ella Peterson. Margaret grew up on a farm in Truman, MN. She then graduated from Kahler School of Nursing, a part of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, as a registered nurse. She was also a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines, IL. Margaret is survived by her children Kurt Rossberger and Carol (Mark) Wagner, her grandchildren William and Julie Rossberger, and Garrett (Mary) and Charles Wagner, one great-grandchildren on the way in August, her brother Stanley Peterson, and her dear nieces Nancy, Cathy, and Eve. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Erwin. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday July 15, 2014 at 11:00am at the Victory Lakes Nursing Center Chapel 1075 Victory Dr. Lindenhurst, IL 60046. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association 833 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607. All arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Sharon F. Cairns,63, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday June 28, 2014. She was born March 3, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Edmond and Irene Stempien. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Sharon is survived by her children Heather (Casey) Ryba and Justin Cairns, her grandchildren Summer, Sarah, Rayce, and Raena Ryba, and Sophia F. and Tyler Cairns, and her brother Jeff (Barbara) Stempien. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Cairns, and her brother Todd Stempien. Friends of the family may visit on Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm with a memorial service starting at 6:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Tina Chiara Poehlman, 24, of Grayslake, passed away Sunday June 22, 2014 at her home. She was born December 16, 1989 in Traverse City, MI to James and Irene (nee: Sanseverino) Poehlman. Tina loved to sing, dance, and was known for her fashion sense. She loved her pets and adored her brother and sisters. Tina is survived by her parents James and Irene, her grandparents Thomas Poehlman, Terri Poehlman, and Mario Sanseverino, Tina Scala, and her siblings Shannon of Seattle, WA, Theresa of Hawaii, and Alessandro of Grayslake. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother Joann Poehlman. A visitation is scheduled for Friday June 27, 2014 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Angela Martin, 88, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Thursday June 19, 2014. She was born March 25, 1926 in Chicago to Samuel and Josephine Mini. Angela was a member of St. Johns United Church in Waukegan where she played the organ for many years. Angela was a pianist in the Waukegan Philharmonic Society and performed with the Waukegan Orchestra. She was the only solo pianist at Waukegan Township High School winning national honors all four years. Her love of music continued with music studies at Northwestern University. She became the organist and choir director at Faith Methodist Church. Angela was well known in the Waukegan area where she taught piano to many future virtuosos. Angela is survived by her children Susan Tanjuaquio, Dave Martin, and Dan (Michelle) Martin, her grandchildren Chris Tanjuaquio, Jason Martin, Mariah Caley, Sarah Speirer, Griffin Martin, and Landon Martin, and her great-grandchildren Aleeha, Jason Jr., Chloe, Halie, Aubrie, Emma, and Craig Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel S. Martin, and her son Donny. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday June 25, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday June 26, 2014 at 10:30am at St. John’s United Church 1520 N. Mcaree Rd. Waukegan, IL. Interment will follow at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Lawrence H. Ziegler, 88, of Libertyville, IL and formerly of Murphysboro, IL passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after a recent heart attack. Lawrence was born in Murphysboro, IL on March 22, 1926 to Henry Ziegler and Martha Rodewald, and at 18 years of age was drafted to serve in World War II as a Marine. Lawrence “Larry” is survived by a brother Harry Ziegler and sister Alma Andress, his children Mary (John) Francis, Jeff (Sue) Ziegler, Denise (Dan Bethel) Johnson, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving wife, Winifred “Winnie” Ziegler on May 19, 2014, his sons, Larry Ziegler and Steve Muenchausen, as well as his parents and four siblings. Larry and Winnie retired from their jobs at the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago, IL and enjoyed traveling across the USA for several years visiting many interesting places. They had been living at Spring Meadows in Libertyville, and prior to that in Grayslake and Murphysboro, IL. They also lived in Florida and Tennessee. Family and friends are invited to a combined memorial service for both Lawrence and Winifred Ziegler on Saturday, June 28 at the Libertyville Civic Center 135 W. Church St. Libertyville, IL 60048 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. A service will be conducted at 11:30am and a light luncheon will be served immediately after. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust at www.dav.org. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Eric M. Brown, 47, of Fox Lake, IL passed away Sunday June 15, 2014. He was born July 18, 1966 in Atlantic, IA to Richard and Sharon Brown. Eric was a graduate of Drake University and Syracuse Law. He loved boating, skiing, and golfing with his family. Eric worked as an attorney and was a partner at Aronberg, Goldgehn, Davis, and Garmisa. Eric is survived by his beloved partner of 6 years, Lisa Meier, his sons Mitch Meier, Hunter Brown of Highwood, and Cooper Meier, his mother Sharon (Sid) Winchell of Atlantic, IA, his father Richard (Sally) Brown of Spirit Lake, IA, brothers Chris, Steve, and Mark, and many step-siblings, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday June 29, 2014 at Stonewall Orchard Golf Club 25675 W. IL Rte 60 Grayslake, IL (847)740-4890  from 3:00pm and on. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Western Golf Association Evans Scholar Foundation www.wgaesf.org. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.