Timothy Dodge, 72, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 6, 1948 to Nathan & Margery Dodge who preceded him in death. Tim is survived by his wife, Cherie, and children Kelley Dodge of Longmont, CO and Nate Dodge of Boulder, CO; two sisters, Jennifer (Mike) Weibel of West Redding, CT and Sarah (Bob) Randecker of Dickinson, TX; and two brothers, Jonathan (Karen) Dodge of Estero, FL and Chris (Martha) Dodge of Kalispell, MT.

Tim received his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, where he was Director of Admissions and Financial Aid for many years. He later earned a master’s degree from Western Illinois University and co-founded a successful market research firm. Tim and Cherie were married for 35 years and enjoyed traveling along with a variety of outdoor activities. Tim was a devoted father, coaching many youth sports, and was present for each of his children’s life events. He especially enjoyed annual Canada fishing trips with lifelong buddies. After being recognized as an All American collegiate wrestler, he went on to coach at the college level. For more than 25 years, Tim was a highly respected high school wrestling official throughout the state of Illinois. Tim was an advocate for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time in nature canoeing, fishing, hiking, and birdwatching. Memorial gifts can be made to The Sierra Club Foundation in Tim’s name.  All funeral services were held privately. All services 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 www.strangfuneral.org.

Robert C. Amburgey, 79, a resident of Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, IL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at The Sheridan of Green Oaks in Lake Bluff, IL.  He was born March 17, 1941 in Franklin, OH to Hilliard and Amanda Amburgey.  Robert was a veteran of 20 years with the US Navy.  After retiring he was a teacher with the College of Lake County, a substitute teacher with Vernon Hills and Libertyville High School, and worked for Panasonic.  He was a member of the Grayslake and Lake Villa Lions Club and a member of the Lake Villa VFW.  Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly, his children Lisa Amburgey of Delevan, WI and Kevin Amburgey of Skokie, IL, his nieces and nephews in Ohio, and his furry girlfriend Daisy Mae.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings.  A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grayslake Lions Club PO Box 201.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Angela P. Burstrom (Née La Rose), age 94, a longtime resident of Northfield, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born on July 11, 1926 in Chicago. She was formerly employed at Betty’s of Winnetka. She loved to read books, dog sit, baby sit and the Chicago Cubs, you could hear her cheering down the street. She had many wonderful friends.

She was the loving mother of Kathleen (Paul) Letarte; dear sister, Mary Ann (late Joseph) Bennett; son-in-law, Mark(late Karen) Werth; loving grandmother of Jenny (Jeremy) Mroch and Michael (Elizabeth) Letarte; great grandmother of Christopher Mroch; fond aunt of Laura Bennett; great aunt of Nicholas & Alex.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen Werth; brother-in-law, Joseph Bennett; and nephew, Joey Bennett.

Interment will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made in Angela’s name to: Good Samaritan Animal Relief Fund @ www.bestfriendsgrayslakevets.com

Charles W. Peers

Charles W. Peers, age 84, a resident of Hainesville, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 15, 1936 in Indiana to Frank and Mildred Peers. He worked for Standard Printing Company. Charles loved guns, motorcycles and being with family and animals, especially cats.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita, who he married in Highland Park on November 22, 1975; his daughter, Lynette (Dan) Hawkins of Palatine; and grandchildren, Julie and Corey Peers of Palatine.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A  visitation and memorial service are scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10:00am to 11:00am with the memorial service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. During this time we will be adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines including mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing and a maximum of 10 people in the funeral chapel at one time.  Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Our mother, Lorraine Thomson from Round Lake, IL died peacefully on December 15, 2020 from advanced stages of dementia complicated by COVID.  Lorraine, 93, was born February 4, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois and for 66 wonderful years was married to her loving husband Carl who preceded her in death in 2014.  She was raised and lived for most of her life in the Round Lake, Illinois area but later in life sun birded to and from Rhineland, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida. A devout Catholic, Lorraine’s gift to her family was her deep faith in God; never missing Sunday mass.  She was the spiritual inspiration to her husband and children most of which settled in Lake and McHenry counties Illinois. Mom loved to sing!  In her early ‘20’s she was a member of the Chicago Union Station Choir. And later a devoted choir member of St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Naples and Nativity of our Lord in Rhinelander. Lorraine was a devoted mother and wife while also keeping the books for Thomson Disposal Service in Long Lake for over twenty years.  A most gregarious person with an ever-present smile, she easily made friends in any situation.  Lorraine was modest in manner but outgoing in behavior with countless friends in all the places she called home. Lorraine is survived by her sister Kathleen; her two sons Tim (Denise) Thomson and Forrest (Brenda) Thomson; three daughters Pamela (Bob) Von Oepen, Bonnie (Tom) Carter, and Gina (Anthony) Giannola; 14 grandchildren Eric (Sara) Thomson of Boise, ID, Shannon (Curt) Wozniak of Tiburon, CA, Jenny (Gabriel) Mayhugh of Chicago, IL, Johnathan Gruber of San Juan, PR, Jillian (Dan) Torkelson of Spring Grove, IL, Shelby Von Oepen of Phoenix, AZ, Katelynn Von Oepen of Chicago, IL, Ben (Lauren) Carter of Ingleside, IL, Christian (Amanda) Carter of Normal, IL, Amanda (Sabastian) Cieslak of Ingleside, IL, Vincent (Katie) Giannola of Illinois, Nick Giannola of Mayo, FL, Nino Giannola of Marquette, MI, and Skyler Thomson of Grayslake, IL; plus 16 great grandchildren; and her many nephews and nieces.  All of which she touched and loved deeply.  A funeral mass at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Ingleside, IL, and graveyard service at St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery in Round Lake adjacent to the Thomson family farm will be announced later in the new year when travel is safer.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish,  Ingleside, IL. 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 www.strangfuneral.org.

Elaine C. Francis, 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL.  She was born May 25, 1927 in Oak Park, IL to Herbert and Hattie Peterson.  Elaine was a member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake, IL.  Elaine is survived by her children Cindy (Randy) Timmel and John (Mary) Francis, her grandchildren Christy (Casey) Webb, Rich (Natasha) Landerholm, Ryan (Christine) Landerholm, Melissa (Andy) Leisernring, Amy (Chris) Stenz, and Megan Francis, her great-grandchildren Nathan, Charlie, Owen, Kyle, Dylan, Addilyn, Audrianna, Madison, Olivia, Natalie, and Anna, and her nieces and nephew.  She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Francis, her son Mark Francis, her parents, and her siblings Herbert Peterson and Charlotte Rydberg.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 9:00am to 10:00am with the funeral service starting at 10:00am at the United Protestant Church 54 S. Whitney St. Grayslake, IL 60030 (Due to Covid-19 the funeral service is limited to just 10 people, the visitation will be on rotation).  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. The family would like to say a special thanks to JourneyCare for all the wonderful care that Elaine received.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Walter Christian Figge, age 92, passed away on December 12, 2020 in Lindenhurst, Illinois. He was born on March 11, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Alma Reichert and Christian Figge.  Walt grew up in Chicago, Illinois, attended Taft High School and received an Associates degree. Walt met the love of his life, Patricia Figge, and they were married while he was stationed overseas in Europe with the Army for two years. They would have been married 70 years this December 23, 2020. Walter worked for the Illinois Bell Telephone Company for nearly 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Marlyn Figge (nee Whiting) of 69 years, 11 months whom he married on December 23, 1950 in Jefferson Park, Illinois; his children, Terese Lynn Bell (Warren Bell), Grayslake, IL and Cynthia Lou Figge (Steven Zuhl), Issaquah, WA; grandchildren, Warren Walt Bell, Marissa Lynn Bell, Jessica Louise Figge Zuhl, Ross William Figge Zuhl. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Alma Figge Hoppe and Christian Figge, step-father Oscar Hoppe, and Brother Erwin Figge. All services were held privately.  In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.  

Wayne Edwin Bauer, age 63, a resident of Mundelein passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview.  He was born on April 16, 1957 in Chicago to Edwin and Lucille Bauer.  Wayne loved being outdoors whether it be fishing, hunting, spending his time at his house in Florida or on his farm in Wisconsin. But most of all he loved spending time with his family. Wayne is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cynthia; his daughters, Jennifer (Randy Anderson) Bauer of Grayslake and Jessica (George) Haramis of Waukegan; his granddaughter, Panagiota Lucille Haramis of Waukegan; his brother, Doug (Vickie Laureys) Bauer; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Due to COVID-19, all funeral services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Danny Joseph Moran, age 56, a resident of Hainesville, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 20, 1964 to Tom and Vickie Moran in Chicago.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carrie; his mother, Victoria; his children, Devin Moran of Hainesville and Tiffany (Ryan Dillow) Pulsha of Beach Park; his granddaughter, Brynlee of Beach Park; and his siblings, Colleen (Steve) Hughes of Schaumburg, Tom (Michele) Moran of Marengo, and Chris Moran of Allegan, MI. Danny was preceded in death by his father and brother, Kevin Moran. All services were held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Donations in his name may be made to any cancer foundation of your choice.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Felicity Christina Patrick passed peacefully in the loving arms of her mother on December 6, 2020. During her brief time with us she touched thousands of lives. Her courage, strength, and bravery in the face of a devastating disease inspired all who knew her. We take comfort knowing that Felicity is dancing in heaven, free of the pain that plagued her in life. We know that she now has an unlimited supply of sparkling Christmas lights, teal pacifiers, and candy wrappers; her absolute favorite. Although she never laughed or spoke, she communicated her desires in a way that earned her the nickname of “Lissy cat” equal parts sweet and sassy. She will be forever missed and loved by her family, friends, and all those who were inspired by her short life.  Felicity is survived by her Dad and Mama Joshua and Nikki Patrick, her siblings Grace, Brendan, and Meredith Patrick, her grandparents Joe and Becky Patrick, her aunt Rachael (Patrick) McOmber, her godparents Vicki Weiss and Keith Fisher, her cousin Lynzi Weiss and numerous other family.  She was preceded in death by her grandma Anne Albrecht, her great-grandmother Anne Lindley, and her mom’s best friend from whom she received her middle name, Christina Orlowski.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for December 11, 2020 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 5:00pm(this funeral service is limited to just immediate family and close friends as the capacity is limited due to Covid, zoom link https://tinyurl.com/FelicityCelebration ) at The Chapel 1966 W. Hawley St. Mundelein, IL 60060.  The interment will be held privately.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Journeycare Hospice  www.journeycare.org.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Oscar Muniz, 80, of Lake Zurich, Illinois passed away on November 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born to parents Benito and Andrea Muniz on January 10, 1940, in Raymondville, Texas. Being one of 10 children, Oscar didn’t have the opportunity for much formal education. He helped provide for his family by working the fields of various farms. He married Minnie, the love of his life, in 1957, and completed their family with a daughter and son. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led him to find opportunity far from his hometown. He found a home in Lake Zurich in 1967. At that time, Oscar began a career at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. Simply known as “Oscar”, his kindness and eagerness to help made him a beloved fixture at the school by both faculty and students alike. He retired from his Security Guard position in 2007 after 40 years of service. In 2008, he was given the Heritage Award in recognition of how his contributions provided a powerful legacy for the Stevenson community. Oscar was known for his love of family, cooking, and sports. A familiar sight was him commanding a grill to make his famous BBQ chicken. He inflicted his love of football and baseball on all who knew him. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan and Chicago Cubs fan, his last wish for a World Series victory was realized in 2016. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and coaching youth sports. Oscar is survived by his children Melinda Perry (Lyle) and Oscar Jr (Sharon); grandchildren Rachel, Abel, Adrian, Jacob, Ethan, Eva and great-grandchildren Anabella, Aiden, Lyla. He was affectionately known as “Dad”, “Pops”, “Big O”, “Pappo”, and “Grandpa O”. Oscar was predeceased by his wife, Minnie, his parents, Benito and Andrea, and siblings Maria Inez, Bevo, Aurelia, Jesus (Chuy), San Juana, and Reyes.  A memorial visitation and mass will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am at St Gilbert’s Catholic Church 301 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL.  Inurnment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  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 www.strangfuneral.org.

Donald W. Leininger, 89, passed away at his home in Lindenhurst, IL on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Don was born in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Barbara Leininger on November 9, 1931 and then moved to Akron, IN where he spent his school years. He graduated from Indiana University in 1955 and married Lettie Jane Rentschler on October 30, 1955. Don and Lettie recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Don spent 20 years as a pilot in the Air Force. He logged over 11,000 flight hours during his military service, primarily flying C-124, C-54 and C-118 transport aircrafts. In 1968, he served in Vietnam as a liaison between the Air Force and the Army receiving the Bronze Star. Military trips took him around the world, and he delighted his children with the unique gifts he would bring home from his travels. Thanks to his military service, Don and Lettie raised their three children all over the United States.

In high school, Don excelled at basketball, a sport he continued to play later on in life. He loved planning family camping and road trips. These trips included visits to Southern California/Mexico, Oregon and Colorado. Don’s favorite role in life was that of a grandfather. Whether it was his unique storytelling, playing computer games or a practical joke, Don brought the fullness of life to each and every visit, memories crystallized in his family’s hearts by his big explosive laugh.

In the final years of his life, Don battled Parkinson’s disease with dignity and grace. He still had a laugh and a smile for those around him and kept his optimism until the very end. He is survived by his wife Lettie and his children, Dan (Jen) of Layton, UT, Julie Vander Weele (Ron) of Chicago, IL and Chris of French Lick, IN; and grandchildren Megan, Allison, Emily, Will, Max, Abe and Van. The family requests any memorial gifts be made in Don’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.