Starlett Elaine Kurek, a resident of Lexington, SC, passed away September 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her husband and 3 daughters, at the age of 63. She was born May 23, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Carl Edward Pence and Mary Louise (nee: Reed) Pence. Starlett enjoyed playing bingo, music, Christmas and spoiling her grandkids. Starlett is survived by her husband of 42 years, Paul Micheal Kurek, whom she wed on November 21, 1970 in Chicago, IL, her children Kimberly L.(Shane) Ingram of Geneva, IL, Candice C. (Edward) Wilson of Warner Robins, GA, Paula (Dennis) Thul of Lake Villa, IL, her grandchildren Nautyca Lynne Thul, Jaidyn Leigh Thul, Hannah Jane Wilson, Emily Christine Wilson, and Kerry Andrew Wilson, her siblings Robert E. (Sandra) Pence of Gurnee, IL, Theodore E. (Patricia) Pence of Chicago, IL, Micheal D. (Evelyn) Pence of Niles, IL, Sandra R. (Hubert) Baumgardner of Wheeling, IL, and Larry A. (Lynn) Pence of Bloomingdale, IL. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald L. (Charlene) Pence of Midlothian, IL and her parents. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday October 6, 2013 from 11:30am until 12:30pm at Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery 4301 W. Roosevelt Rd. Hillside, IL 60162. Please meet in the parking lot and follow to the gravesites of Carl and Mary Pence for the service.

Thomas G. Wylie (Tom; Pops)  59 years old and a  resident of Lake Villa, passed away on  Friday, September 20, 2013 at Centegra Medical Center, in McHenry, IL.  He was born in Chicago, IL on September 19, 1954. Tom was a school bus driver for Durham School Services. Tom also worked in the meat department at Jewel in Round Lake Beach.  He was active in Boy Scout Troup 85.  He is survived by his wife, Victoria who he married on April 6, 1985. Also surviving are his children Samual (Cracker) Wylie, Angela (A.J) (Jason) Mattox, Melissa (Missy) (Ryan) Carlson, Scott (Kara) Phillips, and Joe (Toby) Phillips. He is survived by 13 Grandchildren, his parents Raymond and Marion, and his sister Sue (Dan) Sheehan. Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday September 24, 2013 from 4p.m. to 8p.m. A funeral service will begin at 10:30a.m. on Wednesday at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Burial will be private. For further information, please call   (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Thomas C. Glowinski, a 70-year-old Round Lake resident, passed away on Sat. Sep. 21, 2013 at Highland Park Hospital.  He was born in Chicago on May 29, 1943 to the now late Louis and Helen {nee Petroff} Glowinski.  Tom was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, loved to golf, and was an automobile enthusiast.  He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War, enlisting in the Marine Corps in December 0f 1961, and returning home after four tours in 1966.  Tom was the beloved husband of 49 years to Patricia {nee Rylko}, whom he wed on May 9, 1964 in Chicago; the loving father of Pamela (Mark) Muncy, Jason (Kelly) Glowinski, and Amanda (Adam) Gage; cherished grandfather of Courtney, Devin, Ashley, Tyler, Evan, and Samuel; doting master of his dear Munchie.  Tom was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Samantha and Emilie.  Friends of the family may join them for memorial visitation on Thu. Sep. 26, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the memorial service commencing at 7 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org  would be appreciated. For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Ruth H. Larsen, an 81-year-old resident of Mundelein and formerly of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, passed away Monday September 16, 2013.  She was born September 29, 1931 in Chicago to the now late Frank and Helen Blomgren.  Ruth volunteered with Meals on Wheels and loved getting together with her Amundsen High School girlfriends to play poker.  She was employed as a dental assistant for many years.  Ruth is survived by her daughters Janet (Eric) Winograd and Lori (James) Compiani, her grandchildren Todd, Timothy, Emily Winograd, and Scott and Steven Compiani, her great-grandsons Tyler and Cooper, and her nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” Larsen Jr., and her brother Howard.   Friends of the family may visit Saturday September 21, 2013 from 10:00am until 11:00 am with a memorial service to commence at 11:00am at Hope Presbyterian Church, 32475 Alleghany Road Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Grayslake.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org,  or to Advocate Hospice, www.advocatehealth.com/Hospice.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Stephen “Stevie” H. Werner Jr, age 31, died suddenly at his home in Fox Lake, IL on Sep. 14, 2013.  He worked for 13 years at TechStar America Corp in Hainesville, IL.  Survivors include his mother Jean Werner; sister Angela Werner; brother Stuart Werner of Antioch, IL; father Stephen (Catherine) Werner of Twin Lakes, WI; his loving grandmother Sallie Fagan  & Uncle Michael (Maria) Werner of Ingleside, IL; Uncle Ron (Cathy) Werner of Wadsworth, IL; Uncle E.J. (Carol) Werner of New Haven, NJ; Aunt Christine (Eliott) Schiff of Wilmette, IL; Uncle Mike (Nancy) Dugan & Aunt Kathy (Roy) Wilson of Zion, IL; Aunt Terry (Fred) Schumaker of Austin, AR; Aunt Mary (Ernie) Hayes of O’Fallon, IL; Jimmy (Diane) Dugan of Indianapolis, IN; plus many cousins, second cousins, great aunts & uncles & beloved friends from Grayslake, IL and all over the country.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather “Papa” Bob Fagan, grandfather Donald Dugan, grandfather Howard Michael Werner, and Uncle George Werner.  Stevie knew how to make people laugh & had a big heart.  He will be missed greatly & touched the hearts of many.  Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation on Fri. Sep. 20, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORTIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, with the memorial service commencing at 7 p.m.  (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Richard Stephen Merker a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Monday September 16, 2013 at the age of 64. He was born September 30, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Delores (nee: Borscha) Merker. Richard was a member of the Jay Cees. He loved to fish, bake, and was a lover of animals. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Merker, whom he wed on October 1, 1966 in Chicago, his daughter Sandra Merker of Lake Zurich, his sister Kathleen Uptagraw of Wisconsin, and his brother James Merker of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Michelle Lange. Friends of the family may visit Wednesday September 18, 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 Thursday September 19, 2013 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held immediately following the service at Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Dale Calvert, a 49-year-old Fox Lake resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013.  Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  (847) 223-8122 or www.strangfuneral.org.

Paulette R. Soderstrom, a 66-year-old longtime resident of Round Lake, passed away Mon., Sep. 9, 2013 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview.  She was born in Chicago on Mar. 24, 1947 to the now late Kenneth and Gladys {nee Syvertsen} Koelle.  Paulette was the cherished wife of 47 years to Leif Soderstrom, whom she married on Nov. 6, 1965 in Chicago; the loving mother of Renee (Mark) Loeffler, Carrie (fiancé Wayne Anderson) Sheets, and Jennifer (Eric) Peterson; the adoring “Nana” of Sarah, Sophia, Payton, Trevor, Ethan, and Brandon; the dear sister of Kenny (Carol) Koelle; doting master of Ambie, her miniature Dachshund.  Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thu. Sep. 12, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The funeral service will commence at 10 a.m. on Fri. Sep. 13, 2013, also at the funeral chapel.  Graveside committal will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Irene Lepkowicz, an 86-year-old longtime resident of Round Lake Heights, passed away on Aug. 28, 2013 at Hillcrest Nursing & Rehab in Round Lake Beach.  She was born in Chicago on Sep. 12, 1926.  Irene is survived by her son Dennis Lepkowicz of Zion.  Her husband Ben Lepkowicz and parents August & Helen preceded her in death. Graveside committal will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thu. Sep. 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, IL Rt. 120 just east of Fairfield Road in Round Lake.  Arrangements were entrusted to STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Kathleen “Kathy” M. Dawe, age 58, resident of Round Lake for 15 years, passed away at home on Fri. Aug. 30, 2013.  She was born in Oak Park on May 9, 1955 to the now late Nicholas and Marion {nee Wolff}.  The dear sister of Gerald Dawe; and fond aunt and cousin of many.  Her siblings, Michael, Thomas, and Margaret “Peggy” preceded her in death.  Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thu. Sep. 5, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Inurnment will be held privately.  Please call (847) 233-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org for information.

Charles H. Domain, a resident of Lindenhurst and formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday August 29, 2013 at the age of 93. He was born November 18, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Anna Domain. Charles enjoyed fishing and watching football. Charles is survived by his niece Linda Hill, his great-niece Cheryl (Kevin) Carter, his great-nephew Paul (Giulia) Hill, his great-great-nephew Anthony Hill, and his great-great-nieces Victoria and Isabella Hill. He was preceded in death by his sister Pearl Ploeger, his niece Carol Ploeger and his brother-in-law Fred Ploeger. A chapel service will be held on Tuesday September 3, 2013 at 11:00am at Concordia Cemetery 7900 Madison St. Forest Park, IL. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.

Ronald J. Basar, age 63, of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 28, 1950. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake, IL 60030, where there will be visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Steven T. Carrier, PhD passed away on August 20, 2013 at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, Glenview Illinois.

He was born on November 8, 1938, in Havre, Montana, and graduated from Havre High School in 1957.  During high school he served in the United States Army Reserves.  Five days after graduating high school, he joined and served in the United States Marines for three years.  He then completed a four year apprenticeship receiving a Journeyman Electronics Mechanic Certificate from the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California.  During the Cuban Missile Crisis he volunteered in the United States Air Force Reserves for one year.

In 1967 he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Mathematics from California State Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, California.  In 1975 he received his Doctorate in Statistics from The Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Steve’s professional affiliations included the American Statistical Association and The Texas A&M University Statistical Association

Steve’s fraternal memberships included Kappa Mu Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Phi Omega.

His career was spent in the Pharmaceutical Biostatistics and Drug Development Industry, retiring from Abbott Laboratories.

His hobby was designing and working with stained glass.  He enjoyed gardening, was a great cook and an avid book reader.  He was a loyal fan of the University of Parkside, Wisconsin girl’s soccer team, a Chicago White Sox fan, a Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, and traveling. His greatest pleasure was spending time with both his immediate and extended family and he cared greatly for everyone in his life.  Above all, he cherished the time spent with the family and was always present at every milestone and important events in their lives.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Carol (Nelson) and Andrew Carrier.

Steve is survived by his spouse, Mary Ann, the love of his life, and they spent many wonderful years together.  Loving father of Brenda (Claudio) Gratton and Jennifer (Ellis) Ahrens.  Cherished stepfather of Troy (Leslie) Pencak and Dawn (Lee) Larson; caring brothers Rod (Sharon) and John (Terry) Carrier; grandchildren Taylor, Peyton, Elena and Paolo,  grandchildren by heart, Nathan, Adam and Rachael, step-grandchildren Samantha (Frank) Sammartino and Zach Klocek,  and many other relatives and friends.

A tribute to the memory of Steven T. Carrier will be held on Sun. Aug. 25, 2013 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, with memorial visitation from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the memorial service commencing at 5 p.m.  Inurnment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025.  For information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.