Jonna M. Art, age 78, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 24, 2023 at her home.  She was born on April 27, 1944 in Chicago to John and Clara Melone. 

Jonna is survived by her sons, Brian (Dawn) and Kevin (Elaine); her grandchildren, Makayla, Brien, Kalie, Delaney, Alex, Rylan, and Griffin; her step grandchildren, Ashley and Jessica Garza; and her step great grandchildren, Braxton and Brielle.  She was preceded in death her husband, Charles Art and her parents. 

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the funeral chapel from 12pm until 3pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The memorial service will held at the funeral chapel at 3pm, following the visitation.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson’s Association https://www.apdaparkinson.org/. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Jorge Melquides Gutierrez, 61, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away March 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born September 5, 1961 in Laz Azucenas, Zacateras to Reyes and Adelina Gutierrez.

Jorge was a bus driver for many years and loved to garden, cook, and listen to music.  his favorite movie was Top Gun.

Jorge is survived by his wife of 38 years Bessie Gutierrez, his son Daniel C. Gutierrez, his daughter Natalie (Edgar) Fernandez, his mother Adelina Gutierrez, and his siblings Elpidio Gutierrez, Eva Gutierrez, Rigoberto Gutierrez, Andres Gutierrez, Reginaldo Gutierrez, Rebeca Gutierrez, Gilberto Gutierrez, Fidel  Gutierrez, and Juan Gutierrez

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will  held on Sunday April 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Casa de Oracion 929 West Hart Road Round Lake, IL. 60073 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

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Betterose Widran, 94, loving wife of 64 years to the late Sam Widran, much loved daughter to the late Eugene and Lillian Hayden; loving mother of Bonnie (Tom) Wise and Janice Widran (Terry Clutter), devoted aunt to many.

Betterose was a long-time resident of Glencoe and a successful real estate agent on the North Shore. She enjoyed many life-long friendships and quickly established new ones when she and Sam moved to Lake Forest Place. She had an avid interest in the arts which she expressed through her paintings. Betterose will be remembered for her amazing resilience and how she always met challenges with a smile.

The family will be celebrating her life with a private memorial on ZOOM 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Betterose’s memory to:

Conquer Myasthenia Gravis   www.conquermyastheniagravis.org , Nature Conservancy     www.nature.org , Kevala Retreat www.kevalaretreat.org

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 call (847)223-8122.

Patricia Figge, 92, a resident of Lindenhurst, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home in the Village of Victory Lakes.  She was born December 20, 1930, to Sadie and Richard Whiting in Chicago, Illinois. 

Patricia grew up in Chicago and attended Taft High School. Pat met the love of her life, Walt Figge, and they were married December 23, 1950 while he was stationed overseas in Europe with the Army for two years. They were married just short of 70 years. Pat was a devoted and loving mom to her two daughters, Theresa and Cynthia, and raised them in Des Plaines, Illinois. Patricia was beloved by her four grandchildren. Patricia was an early pioneer in outside sales for a specialty steel company. She was a beautiful person, with an unfailing spirit of love and kindness, and a tender disposition. Patricia was a member of the United Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Bell (Warren Bell), and Cynthia Figge (Steve Zuhl), and her four grandchildren, Warren Bell, Marissa Bell, Jessica Zuhl, and Ross Zuhl. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Christian Figge, her mother, father, and brothers, Richard Whiting Jr. and Kenneth Whiting.

All services are being held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Doris M. Craig, 91, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away March 15, 2023 at her home. She was born December 3, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Edna Hansen.

Doris was a teacher for the Waukegan Public Schools District for 25 years.  She was a member of the United Protestant Church, Women’s Christian Fellowship, and Friday Knights.  She enjoyed volunteering for the Grayslake Historical Society, being a band parent and Cub Scout leader.

Doris is survived by her sons Dennis, Dean (Carol), and David (Linda), her grandchildren Matthew, Emma, Rose (Dustin), Shannon (Brian), Bryan (Kaitlyn), Justin, Brandon, and Jason, and her 6 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Dale Craig, her parents and her sister Mildred Miltonberger.

A visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 from 9:00am until 11:00am with the service commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Protestant Church.  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. 

Daniel Todd Witikka, 81, of Gurnee, IL, passed away in Fox Lake on March 11, 2023.  He was born November 23, 1941, in Waukegan, IL. to the late Edgar and Alvina Witikka.  He is survived by his children, Robin Witikka, Scott (Rebecca) Witikka, his grandson Declan Witikka, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He grew up in Waukegan and graduated from Waukegan Township High School.  After high school, he enlisted in the Army and served overseas from 1961 to 1963.  When he returned home from the Army, he met Donna Livingston.  Daniel and Donna got married and had three children: Robin, Scott, and Heidi.  The family moved to Gurnee in 1978 and, in 2012, he became a grandfather to Declan Michael Witikka, whom he enjoyed watching movies with, eating popcorn, and devouring lots of candy and sweets.

Daniel worked at Com Ed for over 28 years as a lineman and crew leader.  During this time, he earned the nicknamed “Mad Dog” due to his quick temper and strong work ethic.  When he retired from Com Ed, he worked at Omni Printing in Waukegan, and made several friends along the way.

Daniel always enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He loved to cook, ride his motorcycle, fish, dine out, and socialize with all his friends and family.  He loved to tell jokes and would argue about anything just to be funny and make people laugh.  Everywhere he went, he always seemed to know someone and would always strike up a conversation whenever approached.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents Alvina and Edgar Witikka, his sister Marilyn, his brothers Thomas and John Whitaker, and his daughter Heidi Witikka.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00pm. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral chapel from 11am until the time of service.  Interment will be held at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, IL.

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Kenneth John Wodek, Sr., 84, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away March 10, 2023, at Advocate Condell Medical Center.  He was born June 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Rose Wodek.  Ken served his country with the United States Army.  He retired as a printer from OMC Johnson Motor.  He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Alberta, of 63 years whom he married on June 28, 1959 in Grayslake; his children, Kenneth (Sandra) Wodek, Jr. of Crystal Lake, William (Angie) Wodek of Grayslake, Richard (Michele) Wodek of Grayslake, Janet Albert of Grayslake, and Thomas (Lisa) Wodek of Leesburg, FL; his grandchildren, Robert Wodek of Grayslake, Kenneth (Emma) Wodek III of Wildwood, Jason Wodek of Crystal Lake, Louis (Kristi) Albert III of Chesapeake, VA, Eric (Brittany) Wodek of Ft. Myers, FL, Megan (Bryan) Dinklenburg of Vernon Hills, Kyler (Laura Paige) Albert of Prescott, WI, Keaton (Sarah) Albert of Marion, IN, London (Kelsey) Albert of Pelkie, MI, Rose Wodek of Grayslake, Teagon Albert of Grayslake, William Wodek of Grayslake, Korbin Albert of St. Germaine, France, Valerie (Chris) Evans of Rocky Point, NC, Zak (Samuel) Wodek of Chicago, and Kacie (Breanna) Briggs of Astatula, Fl; his 10 great grandchildren; and his sister, Arlette Duha of Antioch.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Terry Wodek.

A visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 and on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 9am until 10am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Patricia M. Hines, 86, a resident of Grayslake passed away on March 7, 2023 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born on March 8,1936 to Richard and Lenore Collins in Chicago, Illinois.

Patricia “Patt” Nanner Hines, beloved mother and grandmother to family and friends. She welcomed all she met Patt was a waitress at the Golden Bear, and worked 30 years for Jewel food stores.  Patt enjoyed living near the water, having homes on the Fox River, Silver Lake, and Vacation Village.  Her motto in life was “It’s 5 O’ Clock somewhere” as she skippered her pontoon boat on the chain o lakes. She loved her children and grandchildren, most of all she will be missed dearly by her family and friends epecially Jan Winters and Rosemary Nebergall, Kendall Krug, and Robert Domek, and by her tea cup Pomeranian Clancy.

She is survived by her children Robert (Debbie) Hines, Linda (Tom) Hourihan, Lisa (Donnie) Sloan, Pattie (Ted) Ziarkowski, her grandchildren Matthew May, Amanda May, Daniel (Taylor) Hourihan, Timothy (Angie) Hourihan, Bryan Wiora, and her 5 great-grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents,her sister Clare Zern. and her grandson Scottie Wiora.

 A visitation and service will be held March 12 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. with the service commencing at 6 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Heidi Witikka, 46, passed away on July 19, 2022, in Peoria, Arizona. She was born on July 3, 1976, to Daniel and Donna Witikka in Waukegan, Illinois.

She grew up in Gurnee, graduated from Warren Township High School in 1995, and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After working several office positions in the Gurnee area, Heidi decided one day in 2001 that she had had enough of the cold winters and headed west to Arizona. In 2003, she was certified from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy and worked as a massage therapist on a cruise ship and at various hotels and spas in the Scottsdale area. From the moment Heidi was born, she was always smiling and happy. She definitely was a brave person — nothing really scared her. She was the life of the party and always stated her view point and stuck with it even if it was not accurate. Heidi loved to dance and play volleyball. Her father and brother would take her on their trips to Colorado where they would ski and fish. Heidi always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a strong, energetic, and happy little sister who would brighten her older sister’s day with her quirky ways.

Heidi was predeceased by her mother, Donna Witikka. She is survived by her father Daniel Witikka, her older sister Robin Witikka, her older brother Scott Witikka, her sister-in-law Becky Witikka, her nephew Declan Witikka, and many aunts and cousins. A memorial visitation and service will be held April 8th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with the service commencing at 2 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Christopher Alexander Schaffner, 28,the beloved son of Andrea (Jed) Gerstein and Chris (Cherise) Schaffner. Christopher is also survived by his sisters Kayla Campillo, Isaly Schaffner, and Haley Gerstein. Christopher lost his long battle with Type 1 Diabetes on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He will be remembered for his very kind and nurturing ability to make those around him feel loved and special.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Jack R. Bredahl, 83, of Grayslake, IL, was born April 21, 1939 in Milford, IA and passed away on March 2, 2023.  Jack was the loving husband of Ann for 64 years, loving father to Michael (Joan) and Mark (Lourdes); grandfather to Lyndsay (Scott) Felix, Gwendolyn and Christian Bredahl; great-grandfather to Anabel, Isaiah, Antonio, and Lorenzo Felix.  He was found by and acquainted to his half-brother Wayne Smith in recent years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Mabel Bredahl, his grandparents Ernest and Alene Reed and Minnie Bredahl, and assorted aunts, uncles, and cousins

Jack was a credit manager of Quill (later Staples) for the last 28 years of his working career.  He achieved his lifetime goal of living on the water by acquiring a home in Three Lakes, WI area on Planting Ground Lake where he spent a decade or so after retirement fishing, boating, and enjoying living in the beautiful north woods.  He enjoyed having family and friends visit him there. 

All arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorials may be sent to Tunnel to Towers 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306.

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