Robert W. Chism, 81, a resident of Lindenhurst passed away Friday March 8, 2024 at 2403 Carmen Court in Lindenhurst, IL. He was born September 26, 1942 in Kenton, OH to Donald and Hildred. Robert was a Christian and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his children and grandchildren. A Visitation is scheduled Wednesday March 13 at 10:00am immediately followed by a service at 11am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Margaret Guskey, 88, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024.  She was born in Chicago, IL on March 9, 1935.

She is survived by her sister Linda Groh, daughters Pamela Ipsen, Kathleen Guskey and Monica Guskey.  Grandchildren Benjamin, Ryan and Kyle Crane, Lisa Parker, Susan Cassacio, Erica Ipsen, Mathew Ipsen, Jessica Winkler, Nicholas Cauley, Holly Guskey, Jackson and Samual Krombos, Levi, Corey, Dallas and Lydia Culver.  In addition, she is survived by 31 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Guskey.  Brother John Charles, sister Audrey Heineman, sons Robert and Scott, daughter Christine Ede, grandson’s Daniel Crane and Adam Ipsen.

She loved to volunteer her time at nursing homes and many church activities.  She was a tremendous animal lover and adopted many strays.

A mass will be held in her honor at St. Raphael The Archangel Catholic Church in Oshkosh, WI on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 11:00 am. Interment will be private in IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Margaret L. Gerchar was born in Cloudcroft, NM on July 26, 1933 to parents Frank and Agnes Carroll. She grew up in Holbrook AZ and after high school, she joined the Navy as a hospital corpsman. Eventually, she was stationed at Great Lakes where she met the love of her life, Rudolph Gerchar.  They married at Mother of God Church and built a home in Waukegan IL where they had and raised two daughters. 

Margaret continued her education, earning a bachelor degree in Nursing and later a bachelor’s degree in Marketing.  She worked at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan for over twenty years before retiring in Grayslake, IL. She enjoyed her grandchildren and family, loved gardening and was an avid reader. She passed away peacefully at 90 years of age on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family and their dog. 

She was preceded in death by Rudolph Gerchar (husband) and is survived by her daughters Dawn (Elissa) Roman and Devon (Ken) Olzewski and eight grandchildren; Hailee Moore, Rauol Moore, Mardi Roman, Sophie Roman, Rand Roman, Katie Olzewski, Kerri Olzewski and Kenny Olzewski. 

Memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake IL on Sunday March 17th from 2-5 pm with a service following at 5pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Esther Dianna Cruz, 43, of Round Lake Beach passed away on Monday, February 26th, 2024. Her memory will live on through her children and her family. She will be missed dearly.

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again, and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” John 16:22

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Sunday from 1pm until the time of service. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Rachael Rene Genelin, 37, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away February 24, 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 2, 1986, in Westerville, OH to Michael and Reneé (Stueber) Genelin.

Rachael attended St Gilbert School, Carmel High School and St. Mary’s University of Winona, Minnesota, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Her professional work life began as a behavioral therapist for troubled youth and children with autism. She later changed careers and worked with her father and grandfather at Industrial Packaging Corp.

Rachael had a true appreciation for life and self-improvement. She enjoyed exercising and hiking, educating herself and others on nutrition, and gardening. She and her boyfriend met at the Rooftops of Wrigley field where they shared a die- hard interest of the Cubs. Her faith, caring for others, and generosity was of precedence for her. Rachael loved family and friends with a passion, a genuine love that was felt by all who knew her and will never be forgotten.

She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and was always upbeat and positive. Rachael was a role model for others seeking alternative avenues for health and wellbeing. She brought inexplicable joy to the hearts of many with her warmth and contagious laugh. Rachael will be dearly missed by all.

Rachael is survived by her father, Michael Genelin, her mother, Reneé (Patrick Patterson) Genelin, boyfriend Michael Ranvestel, her siblings Michael (Khadija) Genelin, Matthew Genelin (Christine Berry), Molly Genelin (Colin Stiefer), her niece and nephew Aliya and Bashir, her Godmother, Amy Abel, Godfather, Brian Genelin, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and her crazy dog Remi. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Jim and Pat Genelin and Roman and Arlene Stueber, and her uncle Kevin Genelin.

A visitation and funeral mass are scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Gilbert Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 1:00pm with the mass commencing at 1:00pm. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gilbert Church.

To view the live stream of Rachael’s Mass, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP0PFhS_wyXxgsTzbPEEyw All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Heather Sutherland Danielson, a virtuous woman and wonderful wife, dedicated mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, eldest sister and committed friend, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, where she is now “Alive in Heaven”.  Heather was born on November 17, 1940, in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, to Alexander “Sandy” Millar Sutherland and Mary “Maisie” (née Robertson) Sutherland.  Heather is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Philip Paul Danielson, of a blessed 60 year marriage beginning October 26, 1963 in Asheville, NC; her children, Dana (Kelly) Danielson, Thryn (Scott) Slawin, Lynn (Michael) Davis, Douglas (Sandy) Danielson, Thay (Mero) Guirguis, and Paula (Corey) McKinney; her grandchildren, Robert, Rebecca and Kyle; Kelsie (Zachary); Kimberly (Robert), Alexis and Rayna; and Eryn, Fiona and Keegan; her great-grandchildren, Lyanna and Aerith; her siblings, Alastair (Mary), Glen (Marie), Craig (Margaret), and Hazel (Donald) Schaeffer; her sister-in-law Renee (Hood); and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Keith.

Heather was a WWII survivor and evacuee from the Philippines island of Palawan.  She graduated high school at Ben Lippen in Asheville, NC and college at Columbia Bible College in Columbia, SC. She served the Lord in West Paris, ME before being commended by Palm Bible Chapel in FL to missionary work in the Philippines.  As a pastor’s wife and missionary, she raised her children in ME, the Philippines, FL, IL, NY, WV and OH.  Heather provided specialized foster care and respite for children with medically complex needs for several decades.  Mandy, Bobby and Ciara were specific foster children special to her heart.  Heather’s life is an example of gladhearted dedication and service to others without need for adoration.  Heather was humble and her grace to others has been transformative and impactful to others, even into her last few days before being called to Heaven.  Heather did have enjoyments with gardening, canning, crocheting, creating, researching anything from plans to building homes and knowledge of nature and plants.  In all of Heather’s life, she has “kept the faith”.

Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Community Church, 1190 W Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:00am.

The Funeral Service will also be on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

Interment will be held privately another day at Avon Centre Cemetery, 21300 W Shorewood Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Joan Bellamy, 79 of Grayslake, Illinois, formerly of Lake Bluff, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Joan was born on February 3, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of the late Elmer Staufenbiel and Morelle (Hasenburg) Staufenbiel.

Joan was a bookkeeper at Academic Tutoring Center for many years in Highland Park, IL. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed watching New York Yankees baseball games and singing along to her favorite music. Everyone who knew Joan would tell you she was funny, smart and proud of her family. She will be truly missed by all.

She is survived by two children, Tricia (Greg) Vanover, of Windermere, FL., and Michael Bellamy, of Mechanicsburg, PA. Her brother, Russ (Kathy) Staufenbiel of Mundelein, IL. Her five grandchildren, Lauren Vanover, Emily Vanover, Makenna Bellamy, Benjamin Bellamy and Joshua Bellamy and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother Michael Staufenbiel.

A memorial visitation and service will be held on March 15, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 7:00pm. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Michael Matters Foundation. Their mission is to increase public awareness of Glioblastoma. They raise funds for research to find a cure, and to provide financial and emotional assistance to individuals and their families.

https://www.michaelmatters.org/

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Shirley (Beaudoin) Neshek, 95, formerly of Libertyville, IL and Green Valley, AZ died February 16, 2024, in Lincolnshire, IL. Shirley was born April 13, 1928, in Coleman, WI to Edward and Julia (Woulf) Beaudoin in her father’s cheese factory. She attended school in New London, Pound, and Goodman, WI and graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee, WI. She then attended a nursing program at St. Vincent’s Hospital in
Chicago receiving a nursing certificate in obstetrics and pediatrics. She worked at St. Michael’s in Milwaukee, eventually becoming a private duty baby nurse on the north shore of Milwaukee. Shirley married James A. Neshek on June 2, 1951, at Marquette-Chapel of Gesu in Milwaukee, WI. They lived in Marinette, WI, Rock
Island and Libertyville, IL, finally retiring in Green Valley, AZ and their cottage on Lee Lake, WI. Shirley worked as a Kelly Girl eventually being hired by Rust-Oleum in Vernon Hills in Human Resources. While living in AZ, Shirley was a docent at the Titan Missile Museum, member of the Lions Club of Green Valley and worked spring training for the White Sox even though she was a life-long Cubs fan! She was an avid bridge player, reader, traveler and member of URP, but family always came first. Shirley was Mom to her 6 children: Beth (Mark) Bobel, IL, John (Debbie) Neshek, CA, Mary Neshek, MT, Jean Neshek-Dowe, MO, Annie Sullivan, AZ and Laura (Paul) Pavlus, IL, Grandma to her 17 grandchildren and GG to her 14 great-grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her sister, Marilyn Fazer, many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her brother, Bill Beaudoin and sister Mary Nelson Charlier. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date at her WI cottage. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Accord Hospice, 400 Lake Cook Road, Suite 223, Deerfield, IL 60015.The family thanks the staff of Radford Green at Sedgebrook and Accord Hospice for their kind and loving care. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, Grayslake, IL.

Julie Ann Jonas passed away on February 11 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born on May 4th, 1967 at Highland Park Hospital and was the daughter of Marilyn and Joesph Jonas of Libertyville, IL.

To those who knew her, Julie was a strong presence; creative, adventurous, funny, smart, sharp witted, and a gifted artist and writer. Jul, as her friends and family called her, had a deep love for animals (cats in particular) and had a passion for travel, spending time at the beach, Mexican food and reading/writing literature. 

Julie worked as a travel agent throughout most of her life and studied creative writing at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She also traveled throughout Asia and taught English as a second language while living in Taiwan.

Throughout the many health challenges she faced during the latter years of her life, Jul always retained her fighting spirit and worked as an advocate for patients rights in the facility where she lived. She was stronger than anyone realized because she’d been through more than anyone could imagine- Julie had a genuine heart and a warriors soul.

She is survived by her Mother, Marilyn Jonas, her three brothers, Tim, Steve and Chris Jonas, her Aunt Lois Hart, her four Nephews Ian, Conrad, Adrian and Alex Jonas, and her long-time friend Susan Delphino. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Mildred Hart, her father Joesph Jonas and her aunt Dorothy Hart. 
A memorial will be held online on Sunday, February 25th at 2pm standard time. Please contact Tim Jonas at peegonew@yahoo.com if you wish to attend. Jul’s ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean.

Little wisp of beauty

Her tiny hand around mine curled

Sun rose in my soul -Julie Jonas

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto wwww.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Yvonne Jean Richards, age 85, a resident of Libertyville, IL passed away on February 7, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on June 13, 1938 in Nashville, TN to Charles and Ruth Mabry.

Yvonne is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Keegan) Sands, Karen (Mark) Dettloff, and Diane Johnson; her grandchildren, Jordan Knoll, Tristan Knoll, Maddox Sands, Zachary Dettloff, Ally Dettloff, Matt Johnson, and Cameron Johnson; and 2 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Devon Johnson; her sister, Shirley Barnes; and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12pm.  A visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral chapel from 11am until the time of service.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Roger Carl Johnson, 81, a resident of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away February 10, 2024 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was born August 20, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur and Marion (nee: Widman) Johnson.

He was a graduate of East High School in Rockford, Illinois.  He achieved his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago.  He was an Army Lieutenant and Green Beret who fought in the Vietnam War.  His profession was as an actuary.  At various times, he lived in Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Illinois.  He was an avid bridge player who was fun to be around.  He was an animal lover and was only shortly preceded by his 20-year-old cat Flip.  In his final year, he moved from Sarasota, Florida, up to Illinois to be close to his grandkids who knew him as Papa. 

Roger is survived by his sons Nathan (Julia) Johnson of Libertyville, Illinois, and Matthew Johnson who currently resides in the Philippines, his grandchildren Ethan Johnson, Aubrey Johnson, and Zoelle Johnson, and his sister Arlene Rippentrop of Rockford, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary Sutley.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with the service commencing at 1:00pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Anna Marie Fish, age 71, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born on October 29, 1952 in Key West, FL. 

Anna was a former long time resident of Wadsworth Il. She loved to cook and was often asked for her recipes.  She was great at finding just the right presents for her children and grandchildren, who she cherished.  In later years she enjoyed cruising with her husband and friends and being a ‘snowbird’ escaping to Florida for much of the winter.  She will be missed by all who knew her.  

Anna is survived by her husband of 26 years, Richard; her children, Sandra (Rob) Schneider, James (Becky) Wilson, Erik (Vera) Fish, and Timothy (Melissa) Fish; her grandchildren, Morgan, Nicholas, Hailey, Alex, Dakota, Montana, Timothy, Thomas, Erik, Emma, Billy, and Clara; her siblings, Freda (Shaun) Lundgren, Bill (Cathy) Durham, Patricia Roberts, and Fred Durham.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 10am until 11am, with a funeral service commencing at 11am.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Ellen H. Kerrigan, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2024 at The Auberge at Lake Zurich.  She was born August 20, 1943 in Oak Park, IL to Carl and Muriel Hasdal. 

Ellen was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grayslake, IL.  She enjoyed gambling with friends and volunteering for Save-A-Pet, and most of all spending time with her six grandkids.

Ellen is survived by her children Kevin (Wendi) Kerrigan, Kelli (Rich) Blakeslee, and Kerri (Steve) Diblik, her grandchildren who lovingly called her “Nonnie”, Kendal Kerrigan, Logan Blakeslee, Ethan Blakeslee, Joshua Diblik, Colin Diblik, and Quinn Diblik, her siblings Jack Hasdal, Ginny DiBianco, and Carl Hasdal Jr., and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lawrence Kerrigan.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9:30 am at the church.  Interment will follow the service at Willow Lawn Cemetery in Vernon Hills, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), or Save-A-Pet.  All funeral arrangements were arranged by Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.   

Janet “Jan” M. Mills, age 80, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away at Wealshire Assisted Living in Lincolnshire on January 9, 2024 after a long illness.  She was born in Melrose Park, IL to Will and Jerry (nee Spiller) Lechelt on March 3, 1942, twelve minutes ahead of her twin sister.  She graduated from Round Lake High School, Northern Illinois University with her Bachelor’s Degree and Concordia University with her Master’s Degree.  She taught at Ellis School and mainly at Murphy Grade School, loving her students and colleagues.  She also loved the UNO parties, luncheons with her friends, cruising, and road trips with her fur babies. Elvis was her big crush, lasting her entire adulthood.  She married Robert Mills “Red” in 1965.

She is survived by her son, Rob (Holly) Mills; her grandson, RT Mills; her sister, Judy Lechelt; her uncle, Ed Lechelt; and many loving cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her son, Bill; her sisters, Rita Jean Verge, and Nancy (Bob) Mims, her nephew, Zak (Jeannette) Verge; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Her husband, also, preceded her in 1972 after a gun mount explosion on the USS Benjamin Stoddert, off the coast of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. 

A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at a later date.  She will be placed in her husband’s grave, next to her son, Bill at Avon Centre Cemetery.  Donations to Sav-A-Pet, Alzheimer’s Disease, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Thanks to the staff at Wealshire for taking such good care of her.  Her life was filled with laughter, love, tears, and joy.  She will be missed forever.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.