Gene E. Holmquist, Sr., 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away April 27, 2023.  He was born December 15, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Roy and Dorothy (nee: Franchi) Holmquist.

Gene grew up in Chicago and raised his family in Arlington Heights.  He worked in finance for most of his career in the food industry after obtaining his B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in accounting.

Gene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ginger Holmquist, his sons Gene Jr. (Patty) Holmquist of Chandler, AZ, Jeff (Lisa) Holmquist of Deer Park, IL, Jim Holmquist of Burnham, IL, and John Holmquist of Kearny, AZ, his grandchildren Taylor (Tyler) Robertson of Scottsdale, AZ, Ben Holmquist of Palatine, IL, Christine Holmquist of Chicago, IL, Cody Holmquist of Mesa, AZ, and Vincent Holmquist of Chandler, AZ, his great-grandchild Croix, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his siblings Roy (Carol) Holmquist of Ellison Bay, WI, Nancy Conrad of Chicago, IL and Betty (Frank Sr.) Slazes of Lake Villa, IL.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for May 17, 2023 at 5:00pm at the Lake Lodge in Saddlebrook Farms, 2601 Saddlebrook Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1^st Street Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

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.   

Lynn Dale Torbeck, most recently of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on April 30, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was 78 years old. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Pauline Torbeck, and his in-laws who considered him their son, Jack and Edna Parker.

Born breech in a southern Illinois farmhouse without a doctor, he briefly wore his mother as a hat. From such undignified beginnings he rose to prominence as a statistical consultant specializing in quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry. What were the odds? He’d know. And then he’d teach the reasoning behind those odds with stories, hands-on activities, and humor. Despite traumatizing his family with his horrific spelling he published seven books and countless articles on statistics.

But enough about his career; he was so much more. Lynn is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joyce. Their long marriage was the embodiment of traditional wedding vows and an inspiration to all who knew them. Joyce was not only his best friend and partner in every way, but also his primary proofreader and editor; please see the aforementioned horrific spelling. His favorite thing to do was travel with Joyce, something they got to do many times over the years. They went together like peanut butter and chocolate; wonderful on their own but magical together.

He is also survived by his kids, Jennifer and David, and the spouses he considered his third and fourth kids, Tom Merrill and Diane Goodrich. Lynn loved being a dad and loved being a grandpa even more. Jen’s Andy and Jack, and Dave’s Chris and Alex will miss Grandpa Lynn/PopPop terribly.

Lynn encouraged David in Boy Scouts and achieved the honor of Order of the Arrow with him in 1992. His daughter, preferring the great indoors, would find him in the audience of her band concerts from childhood through 2022. He played harmonica badly but with great vigor and we just don’t discuss his love for elevator music…sorry…easy listening. The family is convinced he had a hidden twin or the uncanny ability to manipulate time, as he accomplished so much and still always had time for his family, fully present and involved.

His entire life Lynn was a learner. Between bouts of Parkinson’s dementia he would read books on engineering and calculus. For fun. Who does this? A man devoted to learning for learning’s sake, that’s who. He took Chinese cooking classes and would cook feasts for his family when not driving them into the city for dim sum (where else would he get to encourage his kids to eat chicken feet?). His biscuits and gravy was legendary, and his recipe has been passed down the generations because it just ain’t a holiday without it. After that rat bastard Parkinson’s forced him into retirement he taught himself to paint, make candles, and write amusing snippets about the state of the world.

An only child (probably because he wore his mom as a hat), Lynn was adopted into Joyce’s loving and raucous family upon marriage. He’s survived by his adopted-through-marriage brothers Ron (Mary Louise), Bill (Chris), and Bobby Parker.

He will forever be remembered as a quiet man who loved to laugh and who loved ridiculously loud Hawaiian shirts and beanie hats. Why? Because why not. Life is short, enjoy it. Eat the good cheese (especially the stinky stuff), try all the condiments, read aloud from the book about marmalade during a 12 hour road trip despite the eye-rolling from the offspring, whistle along to muzak, love your family deeply, and never, ever stop learning.

Lynn will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and countless colleagues and mentees from around the world. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the ACLU, or Heifer International.

And a final request. Please consider donating your brain to the University of Maryland Brain and Tissue Bank; they need healthy brains as much as ravaged ones. You won’t need it, and my god we gotta find better treatments and cures for neurological diseases. Parkinson’s may have “won” this battle, but by god it won’t win the war. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Raymond J. Masionis, 80, of Round Lake Beach passed away April 26, 2023 at the Condell medical center in Libertyville. Raymond was born in Germany on January 23, 1943 to Juozas and Elia (nee Misch) Masionis. Raymond had a passion for physics, math, and, computers which he pursued throughout his life. A loving father and grandfather, who loved playing with his grandchildren even if they tired him out. He loved watching birds playing and feeding in the yard, as well as tending to his flower garden. Enjoyed his coffee while watching the Sox or CNN, and enjoyed organizing his books and playing on his computer.

Raymond is survived by his children, Brian of Chicago, Phillip (Stase) of Westmont, and Daniel of Round Lake Beach; his grandchildren, Alex, Bailey, Eva, Milana, and Dilan; and his sister, Laima Lozano of Naperville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvira; his son, Raymond Alexander; his daughter-in-law, Crystal; and his parents.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. A prayer service will be held at the funeral chapel at 7:00pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Richard T. Grenell, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, passed away May 3, 2023 at Presence Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines.  He was born on September 27, 1939 in Chicago to Ruth and Howard Grenell.

Richard is survived by his wife, Joanne Grenell of 63 years whom he married on January 16, 1960 at St. Bede Catholic Church; his children, Teresa (John Quinlan) Dusek of Gurnee, Pamela Swanson of Ingleside, and David Grenell of Fox Lake; his grandchildren, Anthony Dusek of Antioch, Matt Dusek of Antioch, Andrea Dusek of Gurnee, Brian Swanson of Palatine, Jamie (Justin) Shroat of Salem, WI, and Nicole Swanson of Portland, OR; 7 great grandchildren; and his siblings, Robert Grenell of Grayslake and Peggy (Dan) Pawlak of Lake Villa. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William; his sister-in-law, Sherry Grenell; and his son-in-law, Scott Swanson.

A memorial service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7:00pm.  A visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral chapel from 4:00pm until the time of service.  Inurnment will take place at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00am.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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John A. Irizarry, 42, passed away April 22, 2023.  He was born September 7, 1980 in Long Branch, NJ. He lived in Orlando, FL and Portales, NM where he met the love of his life, Tammy. He moved with Tammy back to her hometown of Grayslake, Illinois in 2016, where he made her family his own.

John received a kidney and pancreas transplant from UW in 2017 but it failed. He was on the list for a new transplant but due to rare antibodies received during a blood transfusion, the wait was too long.

He loved Chicagoland and all the festivals, especially Puerto Rican Fest. He was an avid White Sox fan but wouldn’t turn down a Cubs game with friends.

John’s infectious smile and outgoing personality made it easy for him to make friends.  He made many friends and kept in touch with all of them. People loved and wanted to be around John as soon as they met him.  John’s family and friends always knew they could call him for anything and he would be there.

 John is survived by his Soulmate, Tamera Ruiz-Myers, his mother in TX, Judith (Guillermo) Flores, his father in NC, Morgan (Gaye) Irizarry, his sister in NJ, Jennifer Irizarry, and cousin Christian Villanueva, in PR, whom he considered a brother. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Juan Evangelista Irizarry, whom he loved as a father.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 9:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Kimberly L. (nee: Behenna) Donehey, 51, a resident of Franklin Park, IL, passed away April 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 24, 1971 in Chicago to John and Karen (nee: Fritz) Behenna.

Kimberly is survived by her boyfriend of 4 years, Daniel Garcia, her children Christina and Justin, her grandchildren Wyatt, Ryder, Kayden and Kiara, and her siblings Scott (Carole) Behenna, Cindy Behenna, and Missie (Joe) Dematteis.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Mark.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm. Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Finley, Sheila M. age 91, passed away on April 22, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.  Sheila was raised in the St. Sabina parish in Chicago by her parents James and Mae Hogan, immigrants from County Clare, Ireland. A resident of Grayslake, IL for over 40 years, Sheila spent her final years living close to her children in Chicago. Sheila proudly worked for 6 years as a flight attendant for American Airlines. Associate member of ACT region 12 and the Chicago Kiwi Club and former 10 volunteer at Condell Hospital.  Member of the class of 1945 St. Sabina grade school and Visitation High School, 1949. 

Sheila was the beloved wife of the late John Finley, devoted mother of Michael Finley (Karrie), Mary Pat Finley, Christopher Finley (Aya), Sharon Finley (Dave), devoted grandmother of Mia, Emmie, Kathlyn, Annabel, Gwen, and the late Dylan, dear sister of Patricia Flynn (the late James), Michael Hogan (the late Madonna), and the late James Hogan. 

Friends and family may visit on Saturday April 29th, 2023, at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL from 10:00-12:00 pm. Chapel service at 12:00 pm.       

Interment will be held immediately after at St. Mary of the Annunciation in Mundelein, IL.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to Catholic Charities https://www.catholiccharities.net/donate

Masses are appreciated

For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Frances C. “Dee” Schuster, age 93, a resident of Vernon Hills, passed away on April 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 3, 1929 in Chicago to Anthony and Frances Gullo. Dee’s true love was art.  She painted in many different mediums; oils, watercolor, acrylics, chalk, and pencil over her lifetime.  She was in many different art fairs including the Gold Coast in downtown Chicago and many years in Des Plaines.  She won numerous awards throughout her career. She was a member of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church and the Des Plaines Art Guild. Dee worked as an administrative assistant and did not retire until she was 76.  She had many friends and will be missed by all.  She truly enjoyed family get togethers especially since her grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren came along. She loved her dog, Nikki, until her passing.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Debra Lynn; her daughter-in-law, Karen; her grandchildren, Jon II (Ellie), Christopher, Kristen, Jodie, and Kimberly; 8 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Santa Rae Maher and Vincent (Nancee) Gullo.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her son, Anthony; her son-in-law, Jon; and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 11:00am.  A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  Interment will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA (www.ASPCA.com) or Disabled Veterans (www.DAV.org).  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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Larry A. Hacker 83, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2023. Larry was born in Chicago IL on February 16, 1940 to Carl and Oma Hacker. He grew up in Des Plaines, IL, but spent a few years living on his Uncle John and Aunt Grace’s farm in Daggett, MI. Larry always loved talking about his years growing up on the farm. At 18, he enlisted with the Marines, Rank LCpl (E-3) from 1958–1961 and was an active member of the Reserves until 1964.  He met his future wife, Barbara Gunther, in 1961 and they were married on November 2, 1963 in Mt Prospect, IL. After living in Buffalo Grove IL for a few years, they eventually settled in Grayslake, IL, and that has been home for them for the last 50 years. Larry was a Computer Programmer who loved his family, had a great sense of humor and was always ready to tell you a joke. He enjoyed watching TV sitcoms and movies, reading a good book or doing crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed playing cards, Cribbage, Scrabble or a game of pool.

 He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara, children Dan (Jennie) Hacker, Laura Bonadona, and 4 grandchildren- Jon (Sam) Bonadona, Nick Bonadona (Megan May), Melissa Hacker and Allison Hacker. Larry’s brothers and sisters include Barbara (Ken) Danielczyk, Marge Weigand, Dale (Pam) Weigand, Sue (Jack) Pruden and brother in- law Charlie Harrison and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl (Dorothy) Hacker and Oma (James) Turnbull, 2 brothers- Mike Hacker and William Weigand and his sister Ginny Harrison.

A memorial service of Larry’s life is planned for Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL Visitation 11:00 – 1:00pm, Prayer/Memorial Service from 1:00 – 1:20pm. The family would like to thank all their family and friends, as well as the staff at Lake Forest Hospital and Integrated Hospice Care in Libertyville for their dedication and compassion in supporting Larry and his family on his final journey. People wishing to honor Larry are asked to pick a night, grab some popcorn, and watch Blazing Saddles, his favorite movie. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Kevin John Hall, 69, passed away April 16, 2023 at his home in Round Lake, IL.  He was born March 14, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Dolores and John W. Hall. Kevin spent his early years in Park Ridge, IL where he graduated from Maine South High School in 1972, the same year he became Illinois State Juvenile Hockey Champion.  He then graduated from Southern Illinois University with a certification in water treatment.  After numerous trips out west, Kevin, developed a love for skiing that led him to moving to Lake Tahoe in the 1980’s.  He worked as an operating engineer in Local 3. While residing in Truckee, CA, he proudly displayed his love for the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks. Kevin recently returned to Illinois and purchased a condo in an over 55 community in Round Lake.  Kevin lived and coped with mental illness most of his life, in the end the distress became unbearable. Our family’s loss is immeasurable, but Kevin’s spirit will stay with us forever.

Kevin is survived by his sister Maridell (Brian) Markison, his brother Jeff Hall, his cousin Mari Hall Machado and Fred (Linda) Mindham, his nieces and nephews Ben Markison, Emily (Steve) Blonsky, Jennie Rizza, John (Jessica) Rizza, Matt (Erin) Hall, and Megan (T.J.) Liebertrau, his great-nieces and great-nephews Aiden, Beau, Coralyn, Chloee, Eden, Evelyn, Grace, Jack, Joseph, Kenzie, and Vivi, and countless friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service and visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NAMI www.namichicago.org.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Patricia Lea Chott, 92, a resident of Decatur, Illinois, and formerly of Wildwood, Illinois, passed away April 15, 2023, at her home with her children by her side. She was born March 4, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Francis and Helen Gary.

Pat began teaching at St. Gilbert Catholic School in 1963 and stayed for thirty years. “If you love teaching and you love children, it is very hard to leave.” And Pat loved her St. Gilbert parish and school family.

Her heart was always open to family, friends, and everyone she met. She lived life with optimism and kindness. Her friendships were forever from grade school, high school, and college to her Decatur special friends and all the loving friends who surrounded her for 92 years. As a Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, she was the best – – her love enveloped us all.

Her “gift of gab” let her never know a stranger or invite them in for a cup of tea and a bit of Irish advice. Her love of travel, let her to say, “My traveling shoes are always ready!” Special thanks to her traveling family, Timi Kaufman and her team.

Special thanks to St. Mary’s Cancer Care of Decatur Illinois.

Patricia is survived by her children Janet (Edward) Chott-Beasley, Lynda Chott, and Tim (Cecelia) Chott, her grandchildren Nicholas Chott, Nathan (Brooke) Chott, and Neil Chott, her great-grandson Jet Morris Chott, and her brother Bernard Gary. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Chott, and her brother Gerald Gary.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the services at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Gilbert’s School 310 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Illinois. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Andrew L. Carraro, age 69, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on April 14, 2023 at Rush Hospital in Chicago.  He was born on March 19, 1954 in Oak Park to William and Eleanor (nee Albiani) Carraro.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 49 years; his children, Kim (David) Nagle of Manhattan, Tony (Melanie) of Lake Villa, and April (Chris) Davis of Fox Lake; his grandchildren, Ella, Aurelia, Gus, Gunnar, Christopher, and Jessica; his great grandchild, Parker; his siblings, Larry (Barb) Carraro of Westmont and Michelle Bednarz of Countryside.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Jonathan; and brother-in-law, Bob Bednarz.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 4:00pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00pm until the time of service.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Hope. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Shirley J. House, 85, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home.  She was born October 4, 1937 in Dayton, OH to Charles A. and Ruth Iris Miles Helman.  She attended John H. Patterson Cooperative High School.

Shirley will be remembered for her kindness to others and her love of music, gardening, cooking and sewing.  She played the accordion for receptions with her friends in Dayton. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  She volunteered with various charities throughout her lifetime.

She is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, her husband of 59 years, Paul E. House. They enjoyed camping and traveling along the east coast and Gulf Shores, Al..  Being a military wife, they were stationed throughout the U.S., later moving to Dover, Arkansas for Paul’s job at Entergy.  

Shirley is survived by her daughters Tonda (Philip) Brzostowski of Grayslake and Terri Stockmeyer, of Arkansas, her granddaughters she dearly cherished, Kara Brzostowski of Grayslake and Kalina Brzostowski of San Francisco Bay Area.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  During the past five years, special gratitude to her nephews, Edward (Ellen) Miller of Texas and Dan (Chris) Miller of Ohio for their care and concern with Shirley’s Dementia.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Barbara, Rita, and David.

All funeral services were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Dennis Eaton Shireman was an amazing son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, and it is with profound sadness that the family announces he passed away suddenly on April 4, 2023, at the age of 15.

Dennis was born October 2, 2007 in Lake County Illinois to Herschell and Denise (Eaton) Shireman.  Dennis is survived by his parents, sisters, Nadiah and Nevaeh, brother, Herschell Jr., grandmothers Theresa Shireman and Julianne Eaton, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins who love him more than words can begin to express.

Dennis was a student in the Big Hollow Elementary and Grant Community High School districts.

In his short life, Dennis’ personality shined with an intense light!  Anyone who had the honor of being close to him, appreciated his uniqueness, he just had a way about him that infused into your heart.  He was an active young man with an amazing imagination that spilled into his varied interests and hobbies.  He loved music, video games and movies like any boy his age, but he also had a depth and breadth to his soul that was far less common.  He loved his hat and boot collections, old school country music, whittling, and of course spending time with his huge family.  

Dennis loved when family gathered, usually around food and beverages, sometimes playing Piute, a Portuguese poker card game, sometime sitting on the pontoon boat catching sun and waves.  Dennis was quick to jump in and help with chores, do crafts, cook, play games with young and old alike.  Dennis was always in the thick of it.

Dennis was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and namesake, Papa Dennis (Eaton), and his paternal great aunt, Irene Kreiling.

Memorial visitation will be held from 3:00pm until 7:00pm Wednesday, April 12,2023 at the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held privately. Interment will be held at Avon Cemetery, 21300 W Shorewood Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.

Dennis, “D”, “Heavy D” we will always treasure the time we had with you. 

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Joshua Ciesielski, 38, a resident of Park City, IL, passed away March 27, 2023 in North Chicago, IL. He was born May 2, 1984.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 6:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Roselyn D. Smith, 80, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 29, 2023 at her home.  She was born April 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL.

Roselyn was a beautician from the age of 20.  She loved to travel the world and was a proficient painter and wood carver.  She loved to play tennis and golf.  She cherished her time with family and friends.

Roselyn is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bradley Smith, whom she wed on April 28, 1962 in Elk Grove, IL, her sons Craig Smith of Lindenhurst and Scott (Kim) Smith of Libertyville, and her granddaughters Natalie Smith and Nicole Smith both of Libertyville.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John Spada.

A memorial visitation and service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday April 10, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm with the service commencing at 7pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Floyd Pobre Rapanan, 52, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away March 26, 2023 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA.  He was born November 15, 1970 in Portsmouth, VA to Frank and Mercedes (nee: Pobre) Rapanan.

Floyd had worked for Discover for over 20 years.  He was a loving husband, proud father, and beloved son.  He loved watching his boys grow to be successful young men.  He was an alumni and fan of Michigan State University and the White Sox.  Floyd enjoyed traveling with family, playing Pickleball with his friends, and loved laughing and joking with his family and friends. 

Floyd is survived by his wife of 26 years, Julie Rapanan, whom he wed on September 14, 1996 in Glenview, IL,  his parents Frank and Mercedes Rapanan, and his sons Eric Rapanan of Dallas, TX and Brian Rapanan of Gurnee.

A visitation and funeral mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:30am until 12:30pm with the funeral mass commencing at 12:30pm.  Interment will follow the service at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association.  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.   

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With great sorrow we announce the passing of our kind, strong and caring mother, Carol Sue Kuffel. Carol passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 in her Gurnee, Illinois home. She was surrounded by loving family.
Carol was born on January 24, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her life, Carol is remembered for her kindness and willingness to help and give to others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could, with the people she loved. Carol would give anyone anything they wanted. If you liked a picture on her wall, she would tell you to take it! If you told her that her dinner looked delicious, she would ask you if you wanted it. Her heart was full of love and she spread her love where ever she went.
She was very proud of all her collections. Precious Moments, Disney Beanie Babies, regular Beanie Babies, McDonald’s Happy Meal toys and American Girl Dolls, just to name a few. She kept everything and never threw anything away. Her or someone else would surely need something down the road, and she would have it for them!
Carol had many different activities she enjoyed during her life. Her and her husband Mike enjoyed boating, camping, traveling to various campgrounds around the Midwest, and visiting her sister in North Carolina every summer. They loved square dancing, playing cards with friends, bowling and the swimming pool. Carol loved to go to garage sales, go bumming around town, playing bingo, scrapbooking, going to craft shows, and the very most, shopping! She would shop all day if she could!
Her daughters and husband were her everything and her grandchildren were her everything else! So much time was spent together making wonderful memories. Wisconsin Dells trips, San Diego trips, Disney Trips, road trips, backyard bar-b-ques, and swimming in their pool and hot tub. Her and her brothers and sisters would also love getting together to have a good laugh. They were always having fun, playing jokes on each other, and doing crazy things! Her time recently was spent visiting with her children and grandchildren. All animals had her heart, and she loved her fur babies very much!
Carol lived a very full and wonderful life, and will be missed dearly.
She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie Davis, Donna Heraty (Craig), Sheri Teodoro (Dan), her six grandchildren, Rebe Arrieta (Miguel), who are expecting their second child, Brandy Heraty, Brooke Heraty, Craig Heraty Jr (Cj), Carson Teodoro, Elliana Teodoro, and her great-grandson, Julian Arrieta. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Elsie Lund, Edward Lund, Michael Espinosa (Cindy) and Juanita Espinosa, along with her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Kuffel, mother, Helen Bubolz, and sister, Dorothy Jean Rausch (Charles).

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2023 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm with the memorial service commencing at 4:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.