Kriston Hendricks, 32, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away September 7, 2022 at her home.  She was born April 14, 1990 in Waukegan, IL to Deborah and David Hendricks.

On Wednesday, September 7 2022 we lost an irreplaceable member of our family. If you knew Kriston you know that she lit up any room she walked into. If you were a friend to her you were a friend for life. She loved her family with her whole heart. She loved her boys, Cyles and Sonny, the most. They were everything to her. After them, her heart was filled to the love of her nieces, Ebony, Kaiya, Anna and Sophia and her nephews Alec and Gianni. They all called her Boobie and she wore that name like a badge of honor. All the kids loved movie nights with her. They all remember curling up with her to watch scary movies. Halloween was her favorite, she and Cyles would watch that over and over. Even as a child she would have movie nights with her sisters, Shyana and Cortney too. 

Kriston left this life too soon for all of us. She was an angel with a heart of gold who would do anything for anyone at any time. 

May she rest in paradise. 

Kriston is survived by her mother Deborah Hendricks, her father David Hendricks, her children Cyles J. Staral of Ingleside, and Sonny C. LaPenta of Gurnee, and her siblings Shyana Hendricks of Kenosha, and Cortney Hendricks of Beach Park, IL. 

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family to the care of Shyana or Cortney Hendricks.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Robert M. Walton, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on September 5, 2022.  Bob was the beloved husband of Jacqueline and the loving father of Christopher (Lauren).  He was preceded in death by his parents, JC and Margaret Walton; his sister, Jane Martinez; and his in-laws, Matt and Marguerite Heinen. 

Bob was a proud Army veteran who loved his country.  He was a member of Bartlett VFW Post 11018.  He was proud of his Irish heritage, but soon became an adopted son of Luxembourg when he married Jacqui.  Bob was a former Cub Scoutmaster of Pack 140 and Scoutmaster of Troop 140 in Buffalo Grove. Over the years, Scouting provided Bob and Chris with countless memories of great challenges and adventures.  Bob loved country, gospel, and polka music, and to him a good day was spent working in his yard followed by a ride on his Harley.  He was most comfortable cooking on his grill and sitting around a campfire.  Sitting on his porch with his morning coffee watching the sun rise out over the lake was his idea of the start of a perfect day.  Peace and quiet prevailed and he was happy.  He was affectionately called Dr. Doolittle as all animals, large and small, took to Bob as easily as he took to them.  In retirement, Bob and Jacqui enjoyed many road trips across the country.  He always said you see more of this great country from the ground than from the small window of an airplane and exploring new places was a great pastime of his.  Door County and Nashville were favorites, but driving America’s Mother Road, Route 66, was a trip so wonderful that he planned to repeat it in 2026 for the 100^th anniversary.  He said the happiest day of his life was the day Christopher was born, but he was over the moon with joy when he recently learned he was going to be a grandfather and looked forward to spending countless hours with the new grandbaby.  Bob will be remembered as a wonderful husband, the best father ever, a loyal friend, a loving in-law and uncle, a good neighbor, a man with a great sense of humor and someone who was always willing to help when needed. 

Bob was a blue jeans and t-shirt kind of guy.  He had t-shirts from everywhere he traveled.  In accordance with Bob’s wishes, casual attire, meaning your favorite t-shirt and jeans, are most appropriate to wear to his memorial service.  He wouldn’t have it any other way.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 11am until the time of a Life Celebration service beginning at 12:30pm.  Interment will be held privately at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Midwest Veterans Closet, 2323 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 (www.MidwestVeteransCloset.org) or Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, P.O. Box 567, Kanab, UT 84741 (www.bestfriends.org) For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Anita Lillian Simeone, age 88, a resident of Athens, IL, passed away on September 2, 2022 at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.  She was born on February 21, 1934 to Henry and Grace Vivolo.  Anita was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.  She was Italian through and through, an avid baker and amazing cook. Well-known for her cake decorating skills, she even made her daughter’s and son’s wedding cakes.  She was an active member of Holy Family Church in Athens and had many dear friends there.  But mainly, she was a devoted mom to her six children as well as her six grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.  She will be forever and deeply missed.

Anita is survived by her children, Thomas (Terry) Simeone of Plainfield, IL, Andrea (Ann) Simeone of Athens, IL, Carla (Kim) Simeone of Minneapolis, MN, Doug Simeone of Normal, IL, Claudia (John) Tiwet of Waukegan, IL, and Todd (Tammy) Simeone of Normal, IL; her grandchildren, Ryan (Colleen) Simeone of Plainfield, IL, Kira (Michael) Healey of Bartonville, IL, Rebecca (Andy) Tiwet of Chicago, IL, Michael Simeone of Bloomington, IL, Mark Simeone of Normal, IL, Andrew Tiwet of Chicago, IL, Taylor Simeone of Normal, IL, Natalie Simeone of Normal, IL and Parker Simeone of Normal, IL; and her eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Grace; her brother, Henry Vivolo; and sister-in-law, Joanne Vivolo. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.  A funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 10:00am.  Entombment will follow the Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 W. State Road, Winnebago, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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The sun had just risen on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 when Melvin Arthur Bodenlos passed away at his home in Grayslake, IL.  He was born in Chicago, IL on August 13, 1942 to Melvin and Evelyn (Dost) Bodenlos.

His family moved from Chicago in 1949 to Wildwood, IL where they built one of the first houses on Sears Boulevard.  In 1954 his family help organize and build the Wildwood Presbyterian Church.  Melvin was 13 and the youngest charter member.

Melvin married his wife Joan Bradac in 1964 at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church.

Melvin had many careers.  He served as a sheet metal apprenticeship his first two years out of high school.  He attended the Hobart School of Welding.  He became an assistant foreman and eventually a methods engineer for FMC in Charleston, West Virginia during the Vietnam War.  He helped set up the sheet metal shop and determine the workflow to build armored personnel carriers which were shipped directly from the that plant to Vietnam.  Subsequently he set up other sheet metal shops in manufacturing plants in Connecticut, Illinois, and Wisconsin.  His final roles were as a project cost estimator for the sign industry where he worked for decades.  He retired in December 2007.

His retirement included golf, shuffleboard, travel and making and teaching stain glass.  He and Joan travel a few years in a motor home with all their pets and spent winters in Venice, Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Bradac Bodenlos; his daughter, Jeanette (Chris) Higham; his sister, Karen Miller; his brother, Allen (Kathy) Bodenlos; his grandchildren, Jordan (Danielle) Bodenlos of Belleville, Michigan, and Isaac, Isis and Vincent Bodenlos of Kenosha, WI and Taylor Higham; his great grandchildren, Eoin and Rory Bodenlos; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.  Melvin was preceded in death by his son, Mark Bodenlos. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 at 11:00am.  In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Wildwood Presbyterian Church.  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.StrangFuneal.org.    

Melysa Katherine Rice, 43, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away August 26, 2022 in Chicago, IL.  She was born February 10, 1979 in McHenry, IL to Michael and Christine Duffy.

Melysa is survived by her husband of 14 years, Tony, whom she wed on August 16, 2008 in Gages Lake, IL, her children Gage of Spring Grove, Marshall (Caroline) of Japan, Sapphire of Wisconsin, and Nolan of Bloomington, her grandchildren Franklin, Joanna Jean, and Henery all of Zion, and her siblings James of Spring Grove, Kevin of Chicago, and Christopher of Wonder Lake.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother Ida Sroka.

A visitation and funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Donna Louise Knoth, age 80,  passed away on August 26, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge IL. She was born on April 19, 1942 in Libertyville, IL to Thomas and Martha Butler.

 Donna loved to do all sorts of crafts in her spare time.

Donna  is survived by her daughter Tammy(Mike) Wood, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Knoth, and her parents.

 A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday September 4,2022 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm with a funeral service commencing at 5:00pm. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Robert Samborski, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 at The Springs of Vernon Hills.  He was born July 24, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Jean Samborski.  Robert was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion.  He began Bel-Aire Electric 60 years ago, and loved his big, holy family. He was a Korean War Army veteran and enjoyed his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Robert is survived by his children, Debbie (David) Chin, Linda (John) Strauss, and Michael (Debra Sue) Samborski; his grandchildren, Brian, Karen, Jennifer, Tina, Sara, Johnny, Nicole, Thomas, Tiffany, and Crystal; and his great-grandchildren, Vincent, Quinten, Effie, Minerva, Noah, Aurora, Amelia, and Enzo. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Patricia, of 65 years.

A visitation and funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral Mass commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Judith A. (nee Swierczek) Taylor, 68, a resident Round Lake, IL, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  Born November 14, 1953, Judy spent her childhood in Chicago, where she attended Amundsen High School and met her husband, Jim. She swam competitively at Portage Park before her family moved to Barrington, where she enjoyed riding and caring for her horse. Judy and Jim were married October 13, 1973 and moved to Lake Zurich where they happily raised their three children. Over the years, Judy held secretarial jobs and later managed a dental office. She also shared her talent for painting by teaching classes and participating in craft shows. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, spending time outdoors, biking, watching Bears games, and reading a good book with a cup of tea.

Judy lovingly welcomed six grandchildren into her life and devoted herself to making happy memories with them every day. She and Jim moved to Round Lake in 2017 to be even closer to their family and be involved in all of the day to day activities like watching grandkids play sports, hosting family parties, and always lending a helping hand. She truly cherished every moment with her family and friends. She showed kindness and love to everyone she met and was the absolute best wife, mother, and grandmother that anyone could have asked for. While she will be greatly missed, her loved ones will treasure her memory and carry her love always in their hearts. 

Judy is survived by her husband, Jim; her children, Heather (Jeremy) Brook, Kristine (Dan) Heideman, and James Taylor; her grandchildren, Kayli, Avery, and Owen Brook and Evelyn, Lucas, and Annabelle Heideman; and her sister, Cheryl (Steve) Ganser. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Swierczek. 

A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 22, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass for will be held at 10 a.m.Tuesday, August 23, at St. Bede Church, 36455 N. Wilson Rd., Ingleside.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the following:

National Breast Cancer Foundation (nationalbreastcancer.org)

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (www.komen.org)

Friends of Pikes Peak State Park, 15316 Great River Road, McGregor, IA 52157

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Joseph V. Battisto, Jr., age 63, a resident of Lake in the Hills, passed away on August 16, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1958 in Chicago to Joseph V. Battisto, Sr. and Barbara A. (nee Novotny) Battisto. 

Joseph is survived by his parents; his sisters, Laurie (John) Kramer and Julie (John) Schmidt; his niece, Shannon Kramer; his nephews, Justin Kramer and Frank Schmidt; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

All funeral arrangements were held by 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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Pamela Mae DeVore, age 69, a resident of Mesa, AZ, passed away on August 11, 2022 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.  She was born on July 2, 1953 in Tacoma, WA to Robert and Shirley Weidner.  Pam was a dedicated VA Nurse at the  North Chicago VA for 37 years until her retirement in 2017, when she moved to Mesa and volunteered in her community and the local hospital. Pam also was on the Security committee at Fountain of the Sun. She was a beloved Niece, Aunt and Friend to many.

Pam is survived by her son, Robert (Jennifer nee Sears) DeVore of Wadsworth, IL; her trusted and beloved dog, Sula DeVore of Mesa, AZ; and her brothers, Gerald (Julie nee Kokum) Weidner of Gurnee, IL and Daniel (Carolyn Nobbe) Weidner of Eagle River, WI.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 15000 W. Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:30am.  A memorial visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children Hospital. 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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Nicholas F. Formica, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 14, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born April 2, 1934 in West Chester, PA to Nicola and Angelina Formica.

Nick’s journey started out as a loving son and brother in Downingtown, PA. It was here where he met the love of his life, Doris. As grade-school sweethearts, they married at age 20 and had an everlasting love that many people yearn to possess. Nick began his career as a machinist and went on to design and build machines, taking him from Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Ohio to Grayslake, IL, finishing his career as a Senior Principal Engineer at Baxter—all with his family by his side. 

His greatest joys in life were being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, as family was everything to Nick and Doris. Nick was the most kindhearted and generous person who would do anything for anyone. He was smart, creative, and talented; he would fix, invent, and build anything to help make things better for those around him. 

Nick loved spending his days on his porch listening to the police scanner and watching the cars go by. He also enjoyed watching Seinfeld, the Phillies, and listening to Bobby Bare. Nick was the most fun-loving grandfather to his 16 grandchildren, always singing the silliest songs, attending their school/sporting events, playing on the porch, and doing everything with a smile on his face and love in his heart. 

Nick is survived by his children Nick Formica Jr., Mike (Priscilla) Formica, Beth Formica, Greg (Karyn) Formica, Amy Castino, Matt (Jessie) Formica, his grandchildren David, Stephanie, Lauren, Nick, Ben, Jenn, Andrew, Heather, Greggy, Vance, Nicole, Tommy, Alexa, Maddie, Ryan, and Kate, his great-grandchildren Kaiden, McKenzie, Michael, and Rylee, his sister Rose Castaldi and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Formica, his son Dave Formica, and his brother Anthony Formica.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gilbert Catholic Church. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Tajinder Singh Kalsi, 77, resident of Grayslake IL, passed away August 12, 2022 at Advocate Condell in Libertyville IL.  He was born January 20, 1945 in India.

An unshakeable optimist, Taj always maintained a positive outlook on life and found joy in each and every day.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Taj loved life and was admired for his outgoing and convivial nature.   

Taj was born in India to loving parents and grew to be a good-natured, precocious, and mischievous boy.  He enjoyed a deep bond with his four siblings that remained strong throughout his life.  Driven by an adventurous spirit, Taj immigrated to the United Kingdom and then to the U.S. in his early adulthood.  His journey required hard work, courage, and determination, yet he was always quick to laugh off adversity and never took life too seriously.  

Taj attended DAV college in India and Nottingham College and Cardiff University in the UK.  In the U.S., Taj studied at the University of Alabama, where he developed a love of American football, and at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned his MBA and met his wife of 42 years, Sabrina.  

A perpetual student, Taj remained ever-curious about a multitude of subjects and always looked to the future with hope and excitement.  Throughout his life, Taj kept apprised of every new trend and technology with great enthusiasm and never stopped wanting to learn.

After a successful career in pharmaceutical sales, Taj eschewed retirement and instead became a business owner, managing several properties and operating MRI centers.  Taj was always excited for what was next and was never content to slow down.  

Taj took joy in many things in life.  A man of impeccable style, he loved parties and entertaining and being surrounded by loved ones.  He was known for his elaborate annual Diwali party and delighted in song and dance.  An affable and easy-going man, he always wore a smile and drew people to him.  In addition to his gregarious side, he had a rich inner life, writing poetry and maintaining a daily meditation practice for many years.

Taj was well-loved by the many lives he touched.  He loved his family deeply and nurtured his friendships for life.

Taj is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sabrina, whom he married on February 14, 1981, in Ann Arbor, MI, his children Angela, Chicago, Harnish (Laleh), Australia, Inderjit (Ishwinder), UK,

his grandchildren, Tania, Australia, Leo, Australia, Kiranjot, UK, Agamjot, UK, and his siblings, Kanwaljit (Ranjit), UK, Nirmaljit (Kulwant) India, Paramjit (Parminder), UK, and Jaswinder (Abtar), UK.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mohindera and Balbir.

A visitation and cremation service will be held on Sunday August 21st 11am-3pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL 60030.

A memorial service will continue on Sunday August 21st 4pm at Sikh Religious Society – Palatine Gurdwara, 1280 Winnetka St., Palatine IL 60067

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Stroke Assocation https://www.stroke.org/?form=FUNCNKRYYTR.

Please add at the end that those who cannot attend in person will be able to participate virtually at the following link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/4479008537

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Dolores R. Kerpan (nee: Orlowski), 88, passed away on August 12, 2022.  She was born October 31, 1933 in North Chicago, IL and attended Waukegan Township High School.  She retired in 1987 from Navy Public Works at the Great Lakes Naval Base after a career in Human Resources.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Mundelein.  She enjoyed doing things for others, babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, walking in the neighborhood, exercising, gardening, dog and cat sitting, baking, and hosting parties and holidays for family and friends.  Dolores was the loving mother of Donna Kerpan, Diane (Thomas) Brown, and Mark (Julie) Kerpan; devoted grandmother of Kyle Brown (Lena Mitsuuchi), William Brown (Maria José Meneses), Robert Kerpan (Nicole Harris) and Katherine Matthews (Joshua), dear great grandmother of Charles Brown, Benjamin Matthews, and Natalie Matthews, and aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, John P. Kerpan, her parents, William and Tillie Orlowski, her sisters Jean Vasofsky (Joseph), Dorothy Cioni-Zima ( LaVerne Cioni and John Zima) and her brothers, Edwin Orlowski (Lorraine), Henry Orloski (Emily) and Lawrence Orlowski (Bernadine), her father and mother in law Frank and Anna Kerpan, sisters-in-law Mary Kerpan, Mildred Swentkofske, Katherine Chumbley, Lillian Nagode, Frances Magri, JoAnn Williams and her brothers-in-law Milan “Ben” Kerpan, Joseph Kerpan, and Peter Kerpan.   

Friends of the family may visit Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am at St. Mary the Annunciation 22333 Erhart Road Mundelein, IL with the funeral Mass immediately following at 11:00 am.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  For information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Stephanie Ginger (Garbacz) Kozak, age 61, passed away as the sun rose on her new life in the morning hours of Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Stephanie, commonly known as Ginger by family and friends since birth, was born November 2, 1960, the youngest of seven children of the late Flavia and Ignatius Garbacz.  She grew up in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago where she attended both Ryerson and Reilly Elementary Schools and broke barriers as one of the first female classes attending Lane Tech High School.  She had a 10 year career at Washington National Insurance in Evanston during which time she earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting at Northeastern Illinois University and attained her CPA.   In 1990 she married Craig Kozak with whom she had two daughters, Jennifer and Jessica, during which time they lived in Third Lake, IL.  She was a loving, caring mother, champion of the household, and volunteer of her time.  She had the “biggest heart and mostest love”.  She enjoyed trips to Hawaii, hiking, reading, puzzles, computer games, watching Harry Potter, outings with her lady friends, being silly and having fun.  She later moved to Round Lake, IL with her oldest daughter Jennifer.  She was always ready to open her heart to others and loved deeply.  She fought a brave multi-year battle against breast cancer and can now rest peacefully.   

Her memory lives on through her daughters Jennifer and Jessica; her sister Lois; brothers Michael (wife Margaret)  and Joseph; former husband and father of her children Craig Kozak; many nieces and nephews; and relatives, former in-laws, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Phyllis, Michele, and Jenine.  

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 17,  4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Home, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  

Funeral will be Thursday, August 18, commencing at Strang Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.  then going to St. Gilbert’s Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL for 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Phillip R Lanciloti , age 62, a resident of Woodstock, IL. passed away on August 6, 2022 at his home. Phillip was born January 12, 1960 in Waukegan IL. to Louis and Jean Lanciloti.

Phillip was a musician, avid motorcycle enthusiast, adventurist, juggler, jokester, avid camper, beloved father, son, brother, husband, grandfather and friend.

Phillip is survived by his children, Eric Lanciloti (Crystal Carrasco), Amanda Bonfiglio (John) and Aly Gilani (Bret Jr), his siblings: Emilie Michelle Lanciloti Rogers, Mary (Mark) Lanciloti Connolly,  Michael Lanciloti, and Kelly Lanciloti, grandchildren:Tia Marie, Vincent John, Aviana Rose, Nathaniel, and Bret III, and over 50 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death: by his parents, Louis and Jean Lanciloti; Wife, Connie, Mother- in- Law, Sandy; Son, Bret Jr and brothers, Jack and Louis Lanciloti.

A Celebration of life will be on Saturday, August 20^th, 2022 at New Hope Christian Fellowship 1401 S Lake Street Mundelein, IL 60060 at 10:00 AM.

 All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.   847-223-8122

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Our precious mother, Lennie Pearl Green passed away on August 9, 2022.  She devoted her life to loving and caring for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Lennie was born to the late Homer Smith and Louise Smith on October 20^th, 1933, in Colbert County, Alabama.  She married Alvie Green on November 10^th, 1949 and together they raised their 5 beautiful children.  She loved being the central figure in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Anyone that knew them knew that she was a star in their eyes, and that is all that mattered to her.

Lennie was a long-standing member of the Order of Eastern Star, Sorosis Chapter.  She was Grand Martha in 1987, and Grand Lecturer for many years.  She traveled through the state of IL proudly representing this organization.  She also traveled diligently with Alvie when he was Worthy Grand Patron of Eastern Star for two years.  Lennie was also White Shrine of Jerusalem and a Daughter of the Nile.

Lennie loved to collect lots of things – plates, bells, Beanie Babies, Angels and Santas.  In her earlier years she took ceramics class and made beautiful lit Christmas Trees and lamps which won her several awards.  She also had a love for crocheting – she crafted many afghans, doilys, sweaters, hats, gloves, and shawls. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Kathy Polanco (Julio Polanco), Anthony Green (Sarah Green), along with her Grandchildren, Tina Sparks, Tiffany King, Micah Cassel, Becky Arroyo, Adam Cassel, Michael Charles Brooker, Whitney Macemon, Hannah Green, Alex Green, Michael Green, her 12 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great, Great Grandchild.  

Lennie was preceded in death by her husband Alvie, her son Michael and her daughters Glenda and Donna, and Grand Daughter Ashley. 

A celebration of Lennie’s life will be held on Sunday August 14^, 2022 from 11:00 am to 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel 301 E Belvidere 301 E Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL. 60030. A memorial service will start at 3:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel 301 E Belvidere 301 E Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Miranda L. Gorski, age 28, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on August 7, 2022 at Condell Hospital with her family at her side. Miranda was a fan of anything Disney and loved to shop.  Miranda touched the heart of so many and will be greatly missed.

 Miranda is survived by parents, Mark and Anita Gorski, her brother, Mark (Christina) Gorski, and sister Stefanie Gorski (Gabino Martinez), niece Josephine Martinez, grandfather John Goettfert, Aunt and Uncle Mary and Bob Bastek, and Godfather Mike (Tammy) James.    She was preceded in death by her grandmother Katharina Goettfert, grandparents Alfred and Loretta Gorski, aunts Heidy James, Laura Baumann. and uncle John Goettfert.

 A funeral visitation will be held on Saturday , August 13, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm at  Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. 

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Leo J Nycz, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2022. Leo was born February 8, 1930, the son of the late Michael and Josephine Nycz. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Jean Venet and Rose Ostrowski, and his beloved wife of 52 years, Rosemary Nycz.

Always with a joke at the ready, Leo worked as a lineman for Commonwealth Edison and enjoyed spending time polka dancing, traveling, woodworking, and being with family. He was always willing to lend a hand. Leo attended Holy Rosary grade school, Waukegan H.S. Class of ’48, was a former member of Holy Family Church in North Chicago where he resided until his children had grown, and is a current member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, Ill.  

Leo was the loving father of Michael Nycz, Linda (Frederick) Treven, and Therese (Thomas) Rosko. Cherished grandfather of Korie (Matt) Mitchell, Kristy (George) Trausch, and Laurie and Brian Rosko. Doting great-grandfather to Kyle Mitchell. Lifelong friend to John Guilbault.  Fond uncle to several nieces and nephews.

The children offer a special note of thanks to Journey Care Hospice for their support and compassion.

A Christian Burial Mass will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A visitation will be held on Friday at church from 10:00am until the time of Mass. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Leo’s honor, for a memorial in their parent’s name. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.