Harry “Mike” Wagenaar, age 77, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022 after an 11 year battle with prostate cancer.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 25, 1944, Harry was the oldest of 5 children born to Harry and Joan Wagenaar. Harry was the dearly loved husband of Dorothy (nee Pisha) for 54 years and devoted father of Michael (Tanya), Susan (Mark) Remshak, Melissa (Bob), Rebecca (Timothy) Miller, and Andrea (Christopher) Mullin, and extremely proud grandfather of Alyssa, Lexi, Natalie, Nicole, Ele, Izzy, Maggie, Delaney and William. He is survived by his sister Joanna and brothers Bob and Tom. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John.

Harry was passionate about his family, golf, travel, Chicago sports, Christmas, and dad/grandpa jokes. Dedicated to his family, Harry was the biggest (ok the loudest) cheerleader at his children’s swim meets all the way from age-group swimming through collegiate swimming. He was a constant at both meets and practices. He was the ultimate swim parent – diving right in (pun intended) to help with anything at meets including the timing system, lane ropes, bullpen, or flags. Harry was also a constant fixture at the annual Olsen Middle School camping trip to Devil’s Lake. He even managed to help in years when his own kids weren’t camping and always came back with stories of crazy adventures. 

Although Harry enjoyed most Chicago sports, he was a die-hard Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox fan. He proudly sported both teams’ jerseys, even at the beach or in the pool. He enjoyed a good deal of ribbing with his sons-in-law when the Bears beat the Packers (Mark) or the White Sox crushed the Cubs (Tim). 

Harry and Dorothy enjoyed travel and the open road. If they weren’t driving cross country to visit one of their children, they would explore the midwest with Sunday drives and excursions to a great number of local lighthouses. They were able to see so many interesting places from California to New England, always returning home with a story to tell and pictures to share. Shortly after retiring, Harry planned a road trip along Route 66 to the Grand Canyon – preferring travel on the smaller side roads to the newer interstate highways. Even though the cancer was significantly progressing and slowing him down, Harry carried on and was able to complete one more item on his bucket list this past September with a trip to the Field of Dreams in Iowa.

In retirement, Harry was finally also able to embrace his love of golf – both playing and watching. In his last year, he endeavored to continue with his golf league to the end, missing only when his cancer treatments wouldn’t allow. 

Harry will also be remembered, loved and honored for just being himself. He had a proclivity for breakfast meat (really all meat) and could whip up a mean platter of sausage balls for any New Year’s celebration. When Harry was in charge of dinner for the kids back in the 70s and 80s, you knew it would be a hunk of meat – fruits and vegetables were not on his menu. He passed this fondness for meat down to his granddaughter Izzy. Harry also couldn’t resist jokes and puns – especially classic “dad” or even worse “grandpa” jokes. An appreciation which his granddaughter Ele and grandson William seem to have inherited. William spent many video chats swapping jokes with grandpa Harry and lots of giggles were had. Harry also enjoyed playing cribbage with his sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, and grandkids. 

Christmas was Harry’s favorite holiday. His love for the holiday was contagious and future Christmas celebrations will be filled with warm memories of him. You can’t see a Christmas village display and not think of Harry. His Facebook posts of his village started months before Christmas and would even be re-shared for Christmas in July. His Christmas village originally started as a gift for Dorothy but quickly became his obsession. He delighted in showing it to his grandchildren each year. This year when he was no longer able to put it up himself, he directed the placement of every item in the village. In addition to his village, Harry loved to go on driving tours to see the local Christmas light displays while listening to classic Christmas songs. We were blessed to be able to celebrate one last Christmas together with him and the entire family in 2021. 

A Memorial Service for relatives and friends will be held in the summer of 2022 at Strang Funeral Chapel (Grayslake, IL). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry’s memory to the American Cancer Society. 

It is with great sadness that the Babcox family must now announce the Valentine’s Day passing of Patricia A. Babcox, from natural causes.  Patty was born into the family of Earl and Cecilia Waters in 1949.  She leaves behind her sisters, Marguerite and Earleen Waters of Round Lake Beach, IL.  Patty was the greatest mother to her two sons, Michael Patrick Babcox and Nicholas Steven Babcox.  She also leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Sarah Elizabeth Babcox and two grandchildren, Lyla Jane Babcox and Evan Robert Babcox of Framingham, MA.  
Patty lived a full and happy life that revolved around her sons, family and design.  She was a highly acclaimed interior decorator and designer of high end draperies, for her many clients from the north shore of Chicago.  Patty was most proud of her work for actress/talk show host, Oprah Winfrey.  Patty produced top class draperies for Oprah’s homes in Chicago and in California.  She produced unique designs that also permeated Chicagos’s well-known Playboy Mansion, once owned by Playboy CEO, Hugh Hefner.  

Above all, Patty was most happy spending time with her sons and her grandchildren, Lyla and Evan.  If there is a more considerate person on this planet, we would like to know their whereabouts.  

Services will be for family only, followed by her cremation ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in Patricia’s name may be made to a local animal shelter of your choice. 

Jennifer Grace Nuetzmann, 44, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 10, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.   She was born May 15,1977, in Lake Forest, IL to Robert and Janet Palo.  She married her husband, Jeff on June 28,2008.  She was a caring and loving mother to her son Benjamin and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, Jeff Nuetzmann; son, Benjamin Palo; her parents; Robert and Janet Palo.    She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Palo; and her grandparents, Edward and Marian Saunders, and Earl and Margaret Palo.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday February 19,2022 at 12:00 PM at Saint Gilberts Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL. Memorial Contributions in her name to be sent to enchantedbackpack.org. For more, information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Virginia Mae Burch, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away February 13, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born April 7, 1951 in Nebraska to Thomas and Hazel McGowan.  Virginia was a member of the Living Waters Church in Grayslake, where she enjoyed volunteering for anything the church needed.  She loved to play cards with her friends and was known as a very giving person.  Virginia is survived by her son Casey (Nicole) Burch, her grandchildren Conner Lee Burch and Summer Lynn Burch, and her siblings Yvonne Lamb and Tom (Cathy) McGowan.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Don Burch.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2022 from 10:00am until the time of the memorial service at 11:00am at Living Waters Church, 525 Atkinson Road in Grayslake. A luncheon will follow the service at 12:00pm at the church.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

George Roy Granzin, age 64, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 11, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Elaine Tragos and Roy Granzin. George loved spending time with others, sharing stories, gaming, and barbecuing. 

George is survived by his soulmate and wife Judy, of 39 years whom he married on May 22, 1982 in Chicago; his children Arik Granzin of Brighton, Colorado, Rachel Granzin of Des Plaines, and Brandon Granzin of Grayslake; his grandchildren Lia, Johnny, Toby, and Emilynn Granzin; his siblings, Bob Granzin and Tina Fields. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:30pm. A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Lynn Louise Kuranz, 74, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 5, 2022 at her home.  She was born July 19, 1947 in Madison, WI to Roland and Jeanette Neumaier.  Lynn loved fiercely, not only her family, but her many friends.  Her absolute favorite role in this world was being a Nana to her 7 grandchildren.  Lynn was a caregiver at heart.  She spent over 50 years being a nurse, a job that gave her great pride and joy.  Everything she did, even the really hard things, she did with a positive attitude and a smile on her face.  She touched many lives and will leave a long-lasting legacy. 

Lynn is survived by her children Elizabeth (Dennis) Zybczynski of Auburn, AL, Mary (Chris) Bassett of Grayslake, IL, and Carolyn (Jonathan Parker) Kuranz of Ann Arbor, MI, her grandchildren Lyndsey Bassett and Lily Bassett of Grayslake, IL, Nina Parker and Elliot Park of Ann Arbor, MI, and Ava Zybczynski, Aria Zybczynski, and Alena Zybczynski of Auburn, AL, her siblings Jim (Kate) Neumaier of Elizabeth, CO, Tom (Debbie) Neumaier of Greeley, CO, Tim (Kathy) Neumaier, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  She was preceded in death by her loving parents Roland and Jeanette Neumaier.

A memorial visitation and service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 2:00pm until 3:00pm with the memorial service at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Jonathan Daniel Heick, age 19, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on January 29, 2022. He was born on April 4, 2002 in Highland Park to Maria and Richard Heick Jr.  Jonathan loved being around people, enjoyed art, music, animals, shopping and playing video games.

Jonathan is survived by his Parents, Richard (Maria) Heick Jr., his siblings Joseph and Elizabeth Heick, his grandparents Richard Heick Sr., Aurora Miranda nee Ramirez, his aunts and uncles , Michelle (Paul) Forserg of AZ, Michele Heick of IL, Renee Heick of IL, Denise (Dan) Warych of IL, Patrick (Karen) Heick of IL, Roberto Rameriz of IL, Allen (Bridget) Rameriz of IL, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jane Heick, Norma Miranda, and Efren Miranda.. 

A visitation will be held at The Chapel, 25270 IL-60, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Richard and Maria Heick. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

Bernadine “Bernie” E. Shymanski, age 96, a resident of Gurnee, passed away on February 7, 2022 at her home.  She was born on July 19, 1925 in Chicago to Helen and Stewart Love.  Bernie was a registered nurse at Lutheran General for over 20 years.  She was a longtime resident at Victory Lakes Independent Living. 

Bernie is survived by her children, Donald Townsend of Chicago, Diane Blake of Gurnee, Lynda Claver of Gurnee, and David Townsend of Falmouth, ME; her grandchildren, James Townsend of Chicago, Rebecca Palmer of Lucas, TX, Judith Bautel of Seattle, WA, Katherine Blake of Libertyville, Brittany Santos of Lindenhurst, Steven Claver of Skokie, and Edward Townsend of Somerville, MA; her 14 great grandchildren with one on the way; and her sister, Nita Shallow.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Shymanski, her son, James Shymanski; her brother, Stewart Love; and her sister, Shirley Kussman. 

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 12:00pm.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Monday from 10:00am until the time of service.  Interment will take place at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Grayslake Animal Shelter. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.   

Darwin LeRoy Schwaderer, 92, a resident of Trevor, WI, passed away February 6, 2022 at Archwood Senior Living in Salem, WI.  he was born January 26, 1930 in Alliance, NE to Gotthilf and Emma Schwaderer.  Darwin was retired from the US Navy after 20 years of active service and 10 years of reserve duty and was also retired from Abbot Laboratories after 25 years of service.  He was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake, the Fleet Reserve Association, and a past member of American Society of Safety Engineers, American Industrial Hygiene Association, and the VFW.  Darwin married his wife, Elinor (nee: Behning), on January 3, 1954.

Darwin is survived by his children, Kim (Carl) Lenzen, Bernard Schneider, Peggy (the late Mike) Gray, Jim (Connie) Schneider, his grandchildren Dawnisa (Steve) Binns, Bernard Schneider III, Douglas (Christa) Schneider, Daniel Schneider, Robert (Peggy) Gray, Steven Gray, Jimmy (Tracie) Schneider, Stephanie (Steve) Schar, and Jacquelyn Richmond, his 20 great-grandchildren, and his 12 great-great-grandchildren, and his sister Lois Piester.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elinor, his brother Dallas, and his sister Maybelle. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:30am at the United Protestant Church 54 S. Whitney St. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held after the services at Avon Centre Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Protestant Church.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Patricia Samborski, 84, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at her home.  She was born January 24, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Lillian Sutter.  Patricia was a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church.  She was a former Girl Scout Leader, worked at Bel-Aire Electric for over 60 years, and she loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Patricia is survived by her husband, Robert Samborski, her children Debbie (David) Chin, Linda (John) Strauss, and Michael (Debra Sue) Samborski, her grandchildren Brian, Karen, Jennifer, Tina, Sara, Johnny, Nicole, Thomas, Tiffany, and Crystal, and her great-grandchildren Vincent, Quinten, Effie, Minerva, Noah, Aurora, and Amelia.

A visitation and funeral Mass just for family will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, February 10, 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 American Heart 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. 

Robert J. Lindh, Jr., age 72, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born on February 3, 1950 in Chicago to Dorothy (nee Reiser) and Robert J. Lindh, Sr. He was a long time member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church. Bob was such an wonderful role model of what a man, husband, father, brother, and “Pops” to so many, and a what a friend should be.  He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his soul mate and wife, Donna, of 48 years whom he married on September 29, 1973 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church; his children, Christi Lindh of Grayslake and Jason (Valerie) Lindh of Grayslake; his grandchildren, Maxwell, Samantha, and Jaxon Lindh; his siblings, Penni Lindh Schimke, Dorothy Lindh Pinneo, Diana Lindh Michalek, Mary Lindh Regnier, Larry Lindh, Frank Lindh, and Eric Lindh.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and Lenorad White. 

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 12:30pm.  Interment will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Mundelein.  A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 9:00 am until 12:00pm.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Roy  Wilbur Otto Horn, age 96, Wylie, TX, Long-time of Ingleside IL, passed away on January 26, 2022 at Garnet Hill Skilled Nursing in Wylie, TX. He was born on March 6. 1925 in Chicago to William Henry Horn and Lydia Lillian (Wegner) Horn. Roy was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, since 1958.  He resided on Long Lake, loved fishing and enjoying the lake.  Roy enjoyed hunting on the Chain, gardening, especially growing gladiolus, dahlias, lilies, and zinnias and feeding birds. He was an ardent Cubs fan and loved marches by John Phillips Sousa.  Roy is survived by his children Kathleen (Robert) Meader Milton, FL and Marilyn (Lawrence) Lutz Wylie, TX, his grandchildren Michael Lingle Hebner (Jennifer Pfieffer)  LaPorte, IN, Megan (Rebecca) Brownfield Pace FL, Jeremy Lutz (LeeAnn Molish) Lake Bluff, IL, Brendan (Meagan Mitrovitch) Lutz Houston TX, and Meredith (Russell) Smart Wylie TX, his great-grandchildren Samuel, Braylon, and Benjamin Brownfield, Karissa (Hebner) Fretwell and Zachary Hebner, and his great-great-grandson Wesson Fretwell.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Mackenzie (Morris) Horn whom he married on 10/10/1953 in Chicago, IL and  his parents. A visitation and funeral service will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25519 W. Hwy 134, Ingleside, IL 60041 on Friday, February, 4 2022 at 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at the church. Interment will be held after the service at Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Wildlife Federation, Long Lake Improvement and Sanitation Association, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Arbor Day Foundation.  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.

Dorisann Grace Flynn, 83, born July 7, 1938, joined her loving husband and oldest daughter in heaven on January 20, 2022. A sweet Momma, Grammy, GG, Auntie Dor and special friend to many. Who at every moment of her life, gave everything and asked for nothing in return. Born and raised in the southside Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago to the late Arthur and Doris Cox. Here is where she met her lifelong best friend, the late Judy Roudebush, did years of community theatre, and was introduced to the love of her life, the late Jack Flynn. They met when she was 17 yrs old, introduced after one of his 16” softball games, by a friend. Eventually, Jack got the courage to ask her out on a date, after both would attend Lent Mass each morning at St. Gabriel Church in Chicago. The church was a large part of their courtship. It is there that they were married in September, 1957. In 1969, they moved with their 6 children to Waukegan, IL where she worked for Rebound, a transitional youth home for 28 years, then on to working as the administrative secretary for the Director of Surgery at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital until 2011, when she retired. Their final years were spent in a lovely home in Grayslake, IL.

 Faithful and loving wife for 58 years to the late John ”Jack” Flynn. Sister of the late Bill and Shirley Cox, survived by brother, Greg Cox. Loving mother of 6 children: the late Kathy Flynn and survived by Ann, Neil, Tim, Dan Flynn, Ellen (Mark) Gerbasi. Grandmother to Robin (Josh) Fjeseth, Mike (Lyndsey) Paavilainen, Jenny (Adam) Sponnick, Renee (Ben) Oakley, Phoebe Flynn, Margot (Danial) Flynn-Chavez, Carl (Ashlee) Flynn, Claire, Marie and Jack Gerbasi. Great Grandmother to Emma, Graham, Hadley, Flynn, Nevie, Kali, Ainsley, and Teagan. Aunt to Bill (Kathy) Cox and Michael Cox. Great Aunt to Jenna and Anthony Cox. Her legacy of love and kindness lives on in the lives of all those she touched over the years and especially through her many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass to be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road Gurnee, IL 60031 at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Sylvia (nee Davis) Stenson, age 85, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on January 25, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1936 in Chicago to Bob and Mary (nee Steiskal) Davis.  She was the oldest of two children with one brother, Bob.  She was married to her husband Earl Stenson, October 21, 1961 and they were married for 33 years.  She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother to eight, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.  She was blessed to have wonderful relationships with her extended family acting as the ‘glue’ that kept everyone connected.  She loved to sew, garden, research her family tree, and was always working on creative projects.  Her fondest times were spent traveling to places like London, Hawaii, Disney, and Alaska.  She loved visiting family and friends across Illinois, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Minnesota, and doting upon her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. 

Sylvia is survived by her children, Mary (Bob) McKay, Jeanne (Brian) Grimes, and Lee Stenson; her grandchildren, Kady Stenson, Bryan McKay, Gabrielle Stenson, Colin McKay, Shannon McKay, Kaitlyn Grimes, Nicole Grimes and Tessa Grimes; and her brother, Robert “Butch” (Betsy McCluskey) Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, David Duane; her daughter, Mary Jean and granddaughter,Therese Nicole. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 4:00-7:00pm.  There will be a short funeral service at 7:00pm following the visitation. Interment will be held privately at a later date. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Jerry P. DeRose Jr., 89, a resident of Monroe, WI and formerly of Libertyville, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Jerry P. Sr. and Carmella DeRose.  Jerry was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of St. Raphael the Archangel.  He enjoyed working on his old cars and going to the car shows to show them.  Jerry is survived by his children Debbie(Larry) Brandimore, Sandy (Paul) Quinn, Jerry (Tina) DeRose III, Terry DeRose, Larry (Bonnie) DeRose, Dena DeRose, Carmella (Warren) Sundt, Michael (Julie Layton) DeRose, Donna (Steve) Klein, and Michelle DeRose, his 18 grandchildren, his 22 great-grandchildren, and his 6 great-great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Doris, his second wife Jeannine, and his brothers Frank and Louis DeRose.  A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral mass commencing at 12:00pm at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church 40000 N. Route 45 Old Mill Creek, IL 60046.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.