Antonio Aracelio Maldonado, 51, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.  He was born December 30, 1969 in Chicago, IL.  Tony was the Vice President of Bio Title and Grout Restoration in Lake Zurich and the co-owner of Elrik’s Hobbies in Burlington, WI.  He was an avid hobbyist, a Star Wars geek, food, beer and cigar enthusiast, and enjoyed anime and video games.  Tony is survived by his daughters Chloe Maldonado and Sofia Maldonado, his girlfriend Susan Kube, his sisters Samantha (Michael) Romaine and Amy (Jose) Nunez, his aunt Carmen (Tony) Martinez, his dogs Rocco and Tinkerbell, and several other aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his dad Aracelio Maldonado, his aunt Shirley Miller, and his grandparents Carmen and Aracelio Maldonado.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The visitation will continue on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:00am until the funeral service at 11:00am at the funeral chapel.  We are limited to just 50 people for the funeral service, so please join the link to attend the funeral service virtually here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617079453?pwd=bUNodzZGclhKWEk0NGkxRVlSM3Vkdz09. Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Tony’s name.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

William Tommy Lee, 84, died unexpectedly February 27, 2021 at his Grayslake, Illinois residence. He was born November 14, 1936 in Pinson Fork, Kentucky. The son of Bruce and Minnie (May) Lee.

Tommy attended Hurley High School, served in the U.S. Army, worked at Clayton Mark Company, Evanston, IL, retired from International Harvester/Komatsu Corp, Libertyville, IL and retired from Morton Mfg., Libertyville, IL.  In his retirement years he served 17 years as chairman of UAW Retirees Local 1643. Tommy also enjoyed his years driving a school bus for Woodlands Illinois School District. He was often heard comparing the amazing difference between his school days and the present days.

Tommy and his brothers, aka “Minnie’s Boys”, were always entertaining in the Wolfpen community located near Hurley, Va. particularly when it came to sports trivia and playing “pop caps”. He was always in pursuit of his best golf score especially if it was better than his brothers’.  He was especially proud of his 2 holes-in-one.  Tommy served in the US Army from 1959 to 1964 where he was a 1^st Class Gunner and had winning records boxing and pitching baseball.  When asked if he liked the Army, he would reply, “You bet I did! I didn’t have to walk across a mountain to get-up a team and find a flat place to play!”  In later years Tommy loved to ride his bike.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 59 years, Ilene (Davis) Lee, Daughter Nancy (Joe) Miller and Grandsons Payton and Jordan Miller, of The Woodlands, TX; Brothers, John Carl (Joann) Lee of Mount Washington, Ky.; Ira (Alma) Lee of Beckley, WV and Donnie (Dottie) Lee of Bradenton, FL; as well as a niece, several nephews and his cat, Yoda.

On Monday, March 8^th, 2021 the family will receive friends at 11:00am at Grundy Funeral Home, Grundy, VA with a funeral service at 1:00pm.  Interment will follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Pallbearers are nephews and grandsons.

Arrangements by Strang Funeral Chapel, Grayslake, IL and Grundy Funeral Home, Grundy, VA.  For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Gerald Joseph Moynihan, age 83, passed away at his home in Antioch, surrounded by his children and family on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born December 5, 1937 in Ann Arbor, MI.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 33 years, Natalie Sharon Moynihan, married on December 31, 1987. children; Laura (John), Patti, Kelley, Joseph (Christine), Jerry, Tina (Richard), Andrew (Stacey) and Jason (Jamie), 23 grandchildren; Christine (Matt), Joshua (Frances), John Jr., Tabitha (Chris), Trishia (Aaron), Ashley (Levi), Amber, Alishia, Brandon (Morgan), Jessica (Nick), Traci (Tim), Jordan, Jerry III, Alex, Kyle, Logan, Joshua, Samantha, Lucas, Ethan, Josalynn (Cory), Jayden, and Jeynnah; and 20 great-grandchildren. Siblings; David (Paulette) and Patricia (Jerry); nephews, Randy, Doug, Terry, Jonathon, Scott, David, and Heidi; and cousins; Terry Jr., Traci, Jonathon, James, Matthew, James, Kyle, Caleb, Aiden and Ethan.   

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Moynihan, his mother, Dorothy Black, sister, Anna Billiter, two grandchildren, Zachery Williams and Summer Williams, and his first wife LeeJean Ann White. Married June 3, 1961.  

Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021 from 11:00am until the time of the service at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit  www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Emöke Irén Wallace (Pavel) of Round Lake Beach formerly of Palatine, Illinois, loving mother of two daughters and grandmother of four granddaughters, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2021 at the age of 73.

Emöke’s parents Laszlo and Agnes (Pokorny) Pavel fled their homeland of Hungary during World War II. They lived in a refugee camp for several years in Landshut, Germany. Emöke was born a preemie in Landshut on May 21, 1947 as the second of six children. She was a born fighter and her tenacious spirit carried on throughout her life. When she was almost two years old, the family immigrated to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Emöke had fond memories of her time in Brazil, especially of the friendships she made. In 1959 the family finally reached the United States, eventually settling in Palatine, Illinois.

Emöke was a mother with a golden heart and open mind. She was always supportive of her daughters, Maria and Katherine. She was fiercely protective, generously involved, and had a whimsical, playful spirit. From card games to board games, there wasn’t an opportunity she passed by, and the world is greater for it. She also loved having fun with her friends, and on Friday nights, could often be found playing bingo or crocheting homemade blankets.

As a very proud grandma, Emöke adored her grandchildren. She loved treating them to ice cream and giving them “sussies” (little thoughtful gifts). Family was her very foundation and Emöke always put the needs of others before her own. She was a devoted daughter and sister. She cherished all of her siblings and prayed for each of them by name, daily. Emöke had a close bond with her mother, Agnes, and devotedly helped to care for her in her final years.

Emöke spoke fluent Hungarian and was very proud of her heritage. She loved to hear how her family in Szombathely and Budapest were doing. Light of heart and soul, she delighted in all of the events and accomplishments of her family, whether day-to-day or special occasions.

Emöke is preceded in death by her father Laszlo, her mother Agnes, her aunt Nora and her sister-in-law Kim Pavel. She is survived by her children Maria Mathews (Ben) and Katherine Delgadillo (Art), her grandchildren: Jackie Malinowski (Derek), Megan Mathews, Ava Delgadillo, and Sofia Delgadillo, her five siblings: Agnes Lorincz (Stefan), Laszlo Pavel (Mary), Peter Pavel, Adam Pavel (Laura), Dan Pavel (Nicole) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends in both the United States and Hungary.

All are welcome to celebrate Emöke’s life at a socially distanced memorial service on Saturday, March 6th, at The Chapel (25270 IL-60, Grayslake, IL 60030). Doors open at 10 AM, service begins at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westlake Christian Academy (275 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 www.westlakechristian.org). All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto ww.strangfuneral.org.

Thomas A. Edwards, 68, a resident of Waukegan, IL, went home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ, February 16, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  He was born November 3, 1952 in Kenosha, WI to Conrad and Delight (nee: Houlihan) Edwards.  Thomas is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane, whom he wed on October 25, 1980 in Gurnee, IL, his children Rebekah (Jeff) Kuhl of Winthrop Harbor, and Joseph Edwards of Waukegan, IL, his grandchildren Leilah, Zachery, and Alexander, his siblings James (Jane) Edwards of Sturtevant, WI, and Jay “John” Edwards of Kenosha, WI, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. The funeral service is scheduled for 1:00pm Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Celia Padilla paso a mejor vida el Jueves 11 de Febrero a las 5:36 am  de la manera que ella siempre le pidió a Dios y ahora está descansando en paz .

Era una  mujer fuerte y luchadora jamás se rendía tenía corazón bondadoso con su manera única de querer muy querida por la gente jamás se daba por vencida dejo grandes enseñanzas y un gran legado Su esposo Antonio Olmedo con el que compartió 43 años de casada tuvieron 3 Hijos, Pablo , Jannette ,Julio, 

9 Nietos, Whithney, Jasón, Aleida, Nathan, Allison ,Aide ,Kaleah ,Itziar , keysen y tuvo la oportunidad de tener un bisnieto Jaydan 

Con todo respeto les invitamos al funeral de nuestra madre Celia Padilla que se llevara acavo en Strang Funeral 410 E Belvidere road Grayslake Il 60030 el día Martes 23 de Febrero de 4:00 pm @ 8:00 pm y el Miércoles 24 de Feberero de 9:00 @ 10:30 para darle su último adiós y de allí irnos a la iglesia sagrada familia de Waukegan para su misa de despedida 

Gracias por acompañarnos con nuestro dolor y a darle su merecida despedida 

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Michele Louise Beye, 54, a resident of Grayslake, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  She was born on January 22, 1967 in Park Ridge to Stanley and Florence Dulak.  She is survived by her children, Issa Beye, Maggie and Fallou Thiam all of Grayslake; and her sister, Charlotte (Craig) Nielsen of Grayslake.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Steve Dulak.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Michele “Patsy Dulak” Louise Dulak Beye’s Memorial Website | Ever Loved  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

George H. Karas, 84, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away February 13, 2021 in Gurnee, IL.  He was born April 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Georgia Karas.  George is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanette Karas, whom he wed on August 20 in Chicago, IL, his children Steve Karas of Round Lake, IL, Karen Vitale of Gurnee, IL, and Georgia Anderson of Gurnee, IL, his grandchildren Nicholas Vitale of Vernon Hills, IL, Vincent Vitale of Antioch, IL, John Anderson Jr. of Lake Villa, IL Jenna Charbonneau of Union Grove, WI, Suzy Anderson of Chicago, IL, Betsy Stranathan of Mequon, WI and Sabrina Karas of Round Lake, IL and his 6 great-grandchildren.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  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. 

Logan Camacho was born in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin on October 21, 2020. He passed away on February 13th, 2021 after his 32 day fight in the PICU at Advocate Lutheran Children’s hospital after a SIDS event at daycare that caused severe brain damage on Jan. 13th 2021. Our little angel was called to the Lord. He is preceded in death by many grandparents: Leo, Jeanne, Bill, Darlene, Thomas, Donald, & Julio. He is survived by his parents, Allyssa Schoenke and Daniel Camacho; his sister, Zoey Quinn; Maternal Grandparents, Kelly Schoenke, Mike Bochenek, Marshall Schoenke, Elizabeth Schoenke, Kathleen Vale, Gil Vale, & Kerrie Flynn; Paternal Grandparents, Eva Camacho (Steve Hobson); along with aunts, uncles, and cousins, Ashley Schoenke & Steven Hawkins (Sydney, Olivia, & Landon) Crystal Johnson & Jeff Glorioso (Jasey) Anita and Tony Marquez (Ari and Max) David Camacho and many great aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19th, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for family and friends with a service commencing at 7pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Fundraiser and Celebration of his life at Coins Sports Bar and Grill in Kenosha, Wisconsin on March 14th, 2021. (Everyone welcomed).  Donations can be made to https://gofund.me/4ec6172d for family to pay medical expenses.

Karen June Chism (nee: Bartel), 79, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at The Terrace in Waukegan, IL.  She was born December 9, 1941 in Euclid, OH, to Walter and Jean Bartel.  Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a Christian.  Karen is survived by her husband Robert W. Chism whom she wed on June 1, 1963, her children and grandchildren.  A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 11:00 am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 50 people allowed in the funeral chapel and masks must be worn at all times. For information, call 847-223-8122. The interment will be held privately. A luncheon and stop by is scheduled from Noonish to 5pm at Suzanne L. Templin (nee Chism) 1816 Elmwood Drive, Lindenhurst, IL 60046, 847-848-2880.

Ronald William Wilde, Sr., 87, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.  He was born on July 26, 1933 in Chicago.  He was a devoted husband and father, who loved to fish and to work with his hands. 

Ronald is survived by his son, Ronald, Jr of Fox Lake; his step-children, George (Lynne) Foltz of Imlay City, MI and Sandra Cox of Toledo, OH; and his grandchildren, Dawn, Douglas, Eric, Carl, Jodi and Audra.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Wilde. 

A memorial service will take place in the summertime due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org. 

On Wednesday February 10 2021, Juan Francisco Salinas, loving husband and devoted father to three girls, passed away at the age of 67. Juan was born in Cotulla, Texas on February 11, 1953 to Francisco and Francisca (Morin) Salinas. He moved to Round Lake, IL as a young child where he grew up. 

He was married to Sharon Salinas for 30 years. He is survived by his daughters Alicia (Drew) Jahn, Katie Sue Salinas, and Kika (Jimi) Williams; and his special nephew David Salinas . Juan also leaves behind his siblings and in-laws: Olga Salinas, Terry (John) McCurley, Rudy (Roxanna) Salinas, Daniel (Gloria) Salinas, Roy (Judi) Salinas, Richard (DaLee) Salinas, Skip (Norine) Hoth, Tim (Denise) Hoth, Steve (Maricela) Hoth, Jean Slegers, Gary Hoth, George (Vickie) Farning, Tammy (Wayne) Paul, Dorine (Peter), and Scott (Sherry) Farning. Juan was also survived by his many nieces and nephews, and his grandchildren; Austin Jahn, Audrey Jahn, and Aiden Jahn. He was truly loved by so many people that the family cannot fit everyone who has touched his life. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Francisca Salinas; his brothers Ruben Salinas and Daniel Hoth; his sisters Kandi Lappin and Sue Hoth; and his mother-in-law Marianne (Howard) Farning. 

He had a passion for fishing, DIY weekend projects, and weekend trips to Menards. He was an avid Cubs fan, lover of giant jugs of coffee creamer, as well as a geek for space adventures. Juan was best known for his giant personality, weird sense of humor, and his loving positive energy.

Due to current events, the family will be following his wishes as there will be no funeral or wake. In the summer there will be a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the American Kidney Foundation in his name.

“You were the best thing to happen to us Dad.”

For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

John F. McMahon, 66, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away February 2, 2021 at his home. He was born August 2, 1953 in Libertyville, IL to John and Joan McMahon. A visitation is scheduled from 9:00am until 1:00pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will follow at 1:00pm at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Michael Scott Cederberg, 67, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away January 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 3, 1953 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL to Richard Sr. and Arlene (nee: Haffner) Cederberg.  Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Arlene Cederberg, Michael was raised in Grayslake, Illinois along with his surviving brother Richard Jr and sister Beth A. Jeffers of Grayslake.

Michael was a proud graduate of Concordia High School and Concordia Junior College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his BA degree in Education at Concordia University Seward, Nebraska in 1975.  Certified as a called “Minister of the Gospel”, Michael began his ministry at an inner-city parish in St. Louis, Missouri. A year later, he accepted a call to teach and coach at St. John’s Lutheran church in San Francisco, California.

In 1978, Michael moved to Chicago’s westside where he was employed by Bethel Lutheran School in West Garfield Park. There he taught multiple subjects and grades, coached sports, and became active in the church and as a board member of the non-profit housing and service organization, Bethel New Life.

While teaching and attending night school in late 1980s, Michael earned a Masters Degree in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. This paved the way for a career as a Chicago Public School elementary school counselor and a move of his residence to his beloved, diverse and “controversial” Uptown Community of Chicago.

Among others, he worked at Riis Elementary School, Webster, Blaine, Gale, and Arai (now Uplift College Prep, a “sustainable school”) in his home community of Uptown – just two blocks from his condo.

Michael relished the opportunity of career placements in “tough schools” on west, south and north sides of Chicago, where he could counsel and support inner city kids extra-curricular activities and academics.  As a counselor, he dealt with discipline issues, supported special education compliance, enabled team meetings of professional nurses, psychologists, and teachers in support of families.  But his passion was going beyond the norm with assistance to dozens of kids and families each year – counseling them in high school placement options, assisting families with applications and providing transition assistance to families that otherwise might be challenged by the complex system of high school enrollment.

In his early adulthood, Michael played softball on the lake, later joined a dart team and league, and throughout his life, associated himself with church-based basketball groups and volunteered as a referee.  Michael became, over time, an avid swimmer and bicyclist, and in 2020, amidst the pandemic, was routinely riding 30 miles a day.

Michael was a proud member of the Chicago Teacher’s Union, believed in social justice and community development; and, was active and in leadership roles in his home Lakeview Lutheran Church, where he was a long-time member. There, he brought his experience to bear in community services and affordable housing initiatives. Mike was a member of Northside Action for Justice, that fights for social, environmental, health and economic justice, as well as educational opportunities at his local Uplift High School — a place with friends and a swimming pool that he frequented.

Mike was beloved by many from his life’s journey.  Former students, co-workers, roommates and community volunteers became close and lifelong friends.  He was close with sister Beth and brother Rich, who with him, enjoyed escapes to a remote family home on the lake in Elcho, Wisconsin.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on February 20, 2021 at 1:00pm at St. Luke Church 1500 W. Belmont, in Chicago.  For details on how to reserve in-person or online streaming attendance, contact or visit Lakeview Lutheran Church for information to follow

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MICHAEL CEDERBERG MEMORIAL FUND donations may be made online at bit.ly/UptownYouth or by mail to Lake View Lutheran Church 835 W. Addison Chicago, IL 60613. The fund will look to support engagement of elementary school kids in the community of Uptown and performing arts, and in promotion of Uplift, a sustainable community high school. Donations are also encouraged for the American Heart Association 300 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606. Michael was interred at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. 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

Jack L. Clooney, 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.  He was born February 1, 1933 in Hollywood, CA to John and Dorothy Clooney. Jack graduated from Grayslake HS in 1950 and then served four years in the Air Force, two of them in England. After the military, he worked at Fansteel in North Chicago as a Data Processing Manager for 45 years.

In retirement, he enjoyed flying planes in the Saddlebrook Farms RC Flyers Club. He was also a model train enthusiast. He had a twinkle in his eye, wonderful Irish wit and never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He was generous to a fault and loved by all who knew him.

Jack married his high school sweetheart Sharon in 1952 and they were happily married for 68 years.  He is survived by Sharon and his children Laurel (Richard) Schwery, Erin Clooney, Kelly Ann Glass, Patrick Robert Clooney, and Ryan Matthew (Jennifer) Clooney, his grandchildren Robert (Stacy) Schwery, Blake (Cindy) Schwery, Brianey (Tony) Barten, Jillian (Jay) Heinz, Matthew Kaurin, Sydney Clooney, Jac Clooney, Sawyer Clooney, Brynn Clooney, Eleri Clooney,  great-grandchildren Brandon, Jared, Blake, Paige, Teagan, Caden, Drew, Emily, Brody, and Reagan, his sister Maureen (Robert) Schroeder, and his sister-in-law Candace (John) Patton.  He was preceded in death by his son Kevin, his grandsons Garrett Wysocki and Jake McGrady, and his son-in-law Mark Wysocki.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.  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.