Dolores M. Braun, age 83, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel with interment at Avon Centre Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Della A. Cepauskas, a resident of Gurnee, passed away Saturday November 2, 2013, at the age of 87. She was born November 17, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Amelia Mesees. Della volunteered for many years at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. She was also a member of St. Patricks Church in Wadsworth and was a member of the Shamrocks Senior Club at St. Patricks. Della is survived by her sister Felice Lewandowski, her nieces and nephews Steven Salkos, Janet Salkos, Brian Lewandowski, John Lewandowski, and Laura Lewandowski. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Edward. Friends of the family may visit on Sunday November 10, 2013 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass will be held on Monday November 11, 2013 at 11:00am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 15000 Wadsworth Rd. Wadsworth, IL. Memorials may be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation PO Box 515 North Hampton, MA 01061. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Cody Ray Woodruff (Brooks) a resident of Hainesville, IL passed away November 1, 2013 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL at the age of 30. He was born January 17, 1983 in Rock Springs, WY to Debbie and Ray Brooks. Cody was a member of the Living Waters Church, Free Spirit Softball, We Care bowling, and Special Rec bowling. Cody was loved by many! He was the life of every party. A loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Cody grew up in Wyoming and South Dakota and later moved to Illinois. He graduated from Grayslake Community High School. He worked at Lakeside in Waukegan packaging office supplies. He loved bowling, softball, and played on many leagues and for the Special Olympics. Cody loved watching wrestling (WWE) and hated missing Monday Night RAW or Friday Night Smackdown. He will be more than missed and will forever be in our hearts and may he rest in peace. Cody is survived by his parents Debbie and Ray Brooks, his sister Susan (Shane) Vernooy of McHenry, and his brother Robert (Erica) Brooks of Round Lake. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Bena E. and Orland W. Strom, his aunt Cindy Paulson, his uncles Richard Gibbens and Bob Gibbens, and his brother Tim Brooks. A memorial service will be held on Thursday November 7, 2013 at 10:30am with a luncheon to follow both at Living Waters 525 N. Atkinson Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cody Woodruff Memorial Fund c/o Susan Vernooy 2315 Oakwood Court McHenry, IL 60051. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Richard A. Nelson, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Monday October 28, 2013, at his home, at the age of 70. He was born August 2, 1943 in Chicago to Martin and Cora (nee: Kilcrease) Nelson. Richard was a member of the American Legion, AMVets, and the VFW. He loved to garden and make dill pickles. He loved the Bears, liked to play the slots, and fish. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Jean, whom he wed April 22, 1968 in Chicago, his daughters Deborah (Greg) Hinkley of Grayslake, Corinne (David) Ness of Antioch, and Sharon (Bobby) Donnellan of Lake Villa, his grandchildren Abby, KC, Jimmy, Thomas, Max, Martin, Savannah, and Aidan, his brother Lance (Kathy) Nelson of Austin, TX, and his sister Corinne (Bob) Pflug of Mundelein. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Patrick and Martin. Friends of the family may visit Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00 pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service will be held on Friday November 1, 2013 at 11:00am at Wildwood Presbyterian Church 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Lois A. Peterson, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the age of 86. She was born September 16, 1927 in Fort Wayne, IN to Gale and Hazel Addington. Lois is survived by her children Ruth Peterson and Robert (Laura) Peterson, her granddaughter Rebecca (Ian) Hudak, her great-granddaughter Aurora, and she was a loving aunt to her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Peterson, her infant daughter Patricia Ellen, and her sister Ellen Mooney. Friends of the family may visit Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 4:00pm until 5:00 pm with a funeral service commencing at 5:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Advocate Hospice 364 Surryse Rd. Ste 120 Lake Zurich, IL 60047. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Margaret Jo Estrada, age 2, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Park Ridge. Friends of the family may visit from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Jesus Name Apostolic Church, 208 Lake Street, Waukegan. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Douglas Andre, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away October 18, 2013 at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry, at the age of 70. He was born March 5, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth and Margaret Andre. Douglas was a dog lover, loved to work on his home, and doing home improvements. Douglas is survived by his wife of 48 years, Roberta, whom he wed at St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan, his children Michael of Libertyville, and Jenny (fiancé Brad) of Twin Lakes, his beloved dog Sammy, and his brothers Ken Andre of Michigan City, IN and William Andre of Clearwater, FL. He was precede in death by his parents. All funeral arrangements will be held privately and were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Anna Ellen Minkalis, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday October 19, 2013, at Manor Care in Libertyville, at the age of 97. She was born September 22, 1916 in Harrisburg, IL to John and Elizabeth (nee: Birstonas) Mitzia. Anna loved to fish, an avid Cubs fan, and was known as a great cook and baker of carrot cakes. Anna is survived by her children Patricia Minkalis of Grayslake and Carol (Dean) Shannon of Ojibwa, WI, her grandchildren Michael Shannon, Susan Kube, and Patrick (Jennifer) Shannon, and her great-grandchildren Erika and Trevor Shannon, Anna and Emma Kube, and Andrew, Mikia, Danika, Noah, Spencer, and Marissa Shannon. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, her brothers John and Albert, and her sisters Beatrice and Marcella. Friends of the family may visit Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 3:00pm until 7:00 pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. A service will be held on Thursday October 24, 2013 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Barbara L. Nettnin, a resident of Wildwood, passed away Thursday October 17, 2013, at the age of 61. She was born September 27, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Edwin and Casimira Bronk. Barbara worked for the Woodland School for over 31 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially on Sunday with her daughters and her grandsons. Barbara is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donald, her daughters Cindy Nettnin, April (Rick) Abel, and Sandra (Gerry Burchett) Nettnin, her grandchildren Sean and Christopher, and her brothers Edwin (Barbara) Bronk, Donald (Donna) Bronk, and Michael (Colleen) Bronk, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Thomas, James, and Jerome. Friends of the family may visit Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 2:00pm until 6:00 pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, October 21 2013 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Pamela J. Blair of Lake Villa passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Friends of the family may visit from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 with the funeral service commencing at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Mildred “Millie” Pappa, formerly a longtime Grayslake resident, having celebrated her 90^th birthday this spring, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, 2013 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville.  She was born in Chicago on May 20, 1923 to the now late Anthony and Mary {nee Czapka} Wojdyla.  Millie was the loving mother of Carol (Chet) Bielen, Jean (Jim) Terryberry, Don (Tina) Pappa, Larry (Lynne) Pappa, Gary (the recently late Marlene) Pappa, Michael (Peg) Pappa, and Cathy (Joe) Saviano; the cherished grandmother of 20; adoring great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many; the fond aunt, great-aunt, and cousin to numerous.  Her husband Joseph, a brother and  a sister preceded her in death.  Friends of the family may visit at on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.  at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Mass of the Resurrection will follow at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, commencing at 11:30.  Interment will be held at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714, reconvening at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. for chapel committal.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

James A. Beake, a 65-year-old Ingleside resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on Sat. Oct. 5, 2013.  He was born in Chicago on Mar. 12, 1948 to the now late Richard and Lorraine {nee Dost} Beake.  James was a Vietnam War veteran, having served proudly for the U.S. Army Special Forces in Airbourne Long Range Patrol (LRP), 51^st Infantry F. Company.  He was an Airbourne Ranger 75^th PCo.  More recently, he worked for the Illinois Tollway for 25 years.  James is survived by Marcia Beake, his wife of 37 years; his children Shaw (Bryan) Pickens, Darcie (Bill) Addis, and Rich Beake; his grandchildren Lauren, Zakk, Sydney, Ben, and Chase; and his brothers Curtis (Ed) Beake and Clinton (Dan) Beake.  Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Fri. Oct. 11, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, with the memorial service commencing at 12 noon.  Interment will be held privately.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Austin L. Lonberg, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2013, at the age of 83. He was born November 21, 1929 in Miami, OK, to Fredrick and Zora Lonberg. Austin was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the Air Force as reconnaissance. He was a retiree of IBM in Chicago after 36 years having worked as a Senior Engineer. Austin was a member and elder of the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake. He was an avid hunter, loved playing golf, bowling and other sports. Austin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beverly, his children Mike (Theresa) Lonberg, Randall (Carolyn) Watson, Jim (Loretta) Lonberg, Daniel Lonberg, Tracey Lonberg, Robin (Kenneth) Smith, Amanda Lonberg, and James Lonberg, his 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and his siblings Phyllis (Graden) Stinnnett, Lavita (Dell) Simon, and Norman Lonberg. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters Oleita, Imogene, Nadine, and Hazel. Friends of the family may visit Monday, October 7, 2013 from 4:00pm until 8:00 pm with a service commencing at 8:00pm at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the family. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.