Karin Hansen, 78, of Grayslake, IL passed away unexpectedly Sept 4, 2020. She was born August 1, 1942, in Stettin, Poland. She was given up for adoption twice. Once from her birth mother and again from a family who had briefly adopted her. She then grew up in an orphanage in post-World War II Schwerin, East Germany. Six months before the Berlin Wall was built, Karin escaped East Germany and fled to West Germany where she was taken in as a refugee. She completed her formal nursing training in West Berlin where she also met her future husband Peter. He was in the hospital as a patient and she was his nurse. They married in 1966 and immigrated to St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada with $500 in their pockets. They immigrated to Sussex, Wisconsin, in 1972 and were able to purchase their first home a year later. They raised their son, Norb, and daughter, Nicole, there and were able to send both children through college. Later she had the blessing of 4 granddaughters whom she adored: Lindsey, 20; Katherine, 17; Paige, 17; and Peyton, 15. Her interests included pet cats, reading and feeding wild birds. Karin is survived by her husband, children, Norb (Jodi), Nicole (Joseph) and her granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her only known family member (sister) Edith whom she discovered through research done by Nicole and they were able to reunite and share time together. Donations may be sent to local animal shelters. 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.

Virginia Ann Hagen, 85, of Third Lake, IL passed away on September 9, 2020. Virginia was born on August 27, 1935 to John and Helen Michalek in Oakland, California. Virginia was a Grayslake High School graduate and lived most of her life in Third Lake, IL. Virginia was a passionate and devoted school bus driver for handicapped students for over 40 years, retiring at the age of 78. Virginia was a member of Millburn Congregational Church. Virginia was known by her family, neighbors, and friends as a caring, kind, compassionate, and hardworking person who loved her family dearly and always had a smile on her face.

Virginia is survived by her loving daughters Patti Jackson, Cindy White, her son-in law Allen White, her best buddies (grandchildren) Brandon and Dylan Jackson, many special nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hagen, younger brother John Michalek, twin brother Robert Michalek, parents John and Helen Michalek, and first husband Ronald Andrews. The family wishes to sincerely thank the entire Victory Lakes staff for the wonderful care that was provided to Virginia for the last few years of her life.

A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at a later date. 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.

Abel Bonilla, 67, of Arlington Heights passed away Friday, Sept 18, 2020. Abel was born Sept 25, 1952 in Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the 8th child of 11 to mother Maria de Jesus Sanchez and father Reynaldo Bonilla.

Abel moved to the Chicagoland in his late teens. Working in Mt. Prospect he met the love of his life, Judy. After having their first daughter and son they decided to escape winter and head west to sunny California. Following a year of working, swimming at the beach, exploring the sequoias and southern California, they grew homesick and moved back to Chicago. After their youngest daughter was born, Abel and his family moved one last time and have resided in Arlington Heights since 1987.

As a young man, Abel worked his way up through the food industry -always dreaming of owning his own restaurant. Never shying from hard work, that dream came true when he and his wife became the proud owners of Abel’s Cantina in September of 1993. After 27 great years of serving his community and three “retirement” parties, he’d be proud to see his children carry it on in his honor.

Abel was a big kid at heart and lived life accordingly. He truly loved to share his life and past experiences with customers and family alike. He had a true gift for storytelling that typically ended in a joke, followed by his irresistible laugh. Abel loved being outdoors, hiking, swimming and planting flowers. He also cherished going out for Sunday breakfast with his grandkids, playing and watching funny movies with them every chance he got.

Abel is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy, his children Elizabeth (Andy) Rickman, Abel Jr., and Alexis; his grandkids Jenna, Kyle, and Taylor; all his siblings Socorro, Juan, Crisanto, Francisco, Jesus, Jose, Lauro, Manuel, Antolino, and Pablo; and half-siblings Guillermina, Abigail, Efrain, Elvia, David, Jose Pedro, and Luiz. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Private family funeral service and interment. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Richard Ray Sr., 94, passed away on Aug. 26, 2020, after suffering a stroke. He was on his way to fly his remote control airplanes, his life long hobby. He lived independently, and on his own terms. He met on Tuesdays with a group of friends the R.O.M.E.O.s (retired old men eating out). He was a WWII veteran who proudly served in the US Navy on the submarine Quillback. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Cleta who passed away in 2009. He leaves behind three children Linda Williams (Ronnie), Deborah Klein (Jerry) and Richard Ray Jr. (Margaret), seven grandchildren, Rhonda Garamoni (Wayne), Derek Williams (Amy), Lisa Homerin (Christopher), Nick Ray (Kristin), Brittany Ray, Tara Garcia (Del) and Melissa Klein. Seven great grandchildren, Danny Garamoni, Kyle Williams, Paige Williams, Toni Garamoni, Nicholas Klein-Sampsel, Anthony Homerin and Briella Garcia. One great great grandchild, Ava Williams, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122. 

Heather Brooke Morgan Dethloff of Hainesville, Illinois passed away on September 15, 2020 at the age of 40 at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years and best friend Brad Dethloff; beloved daughter of Kaye and Chris Dauss; dear sister of Kimberly Okello, Rachelle “Shel” Baker, Shawn Morgan and wife Marcie; loved by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles as well as many other family members and friends. Heather is preceded in death by her father, Louis “Lou” Morgan, her niece, Brianna Morgan and great-niece Willow Brown. 

Heather was an amazing woman and mother to her comforting fur babies, Leo and Lucky. She graduated in undergraduate and masters degrees of youth ministry and religion at Olivet Nazarene University and was ABD (all but dissertation) in the PHD program at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary studying Systematic Theology/Feminist Theory. Heather worked at American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) as accreditation manager as well as belonging to professional membership and leadership positions related to her occupation. But everyone knew that Heather’s passion was stand-up comedy and making people laugh, performing at several bars and comedy clubs throughout the Chicagoland area. While she was very opinionated, she was a very loving, forgiving, compassionate person with everyone she met and will be extremely missed and loved by family and friends. 

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 2-6pm at Strang Funeral Chapel at 410 East Belvidere Road in Grayslake, Illinois 60030.

Celebrating of life is to be scheduled at a later date, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Black Lives Matter Chicago, Gilda’s Club Chicago, or Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association.

Michael L. Hawkins, 40, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away September 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 13, 1980 in Lakeland, FL.  Michael had served for the US Navy as a corpsman with the Marines for four years and served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He worked most recently at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital as an ER Tech.  Michael enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, grilling, and riding his Harley. He also loved playing with his dog, Truman. Michael is survived by his wife, Heather Parisotto, his mother Sherry Boyt, his sisters Brittany Boyt and Cara Boyt, his grandparents Norman L. Boyt Sr. and Dorothy L. Boyt, his mother-in-law Mary Lue Parisotto and father-in-law Henry (Suzanne) Parisotto, and his nephew Henry Jr.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather Norman L. Boyt Jr. and his grandparents J.G. and Elizabeth Hawkins.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-hawkins-memorial-fund.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Patricia Ann Lilo, age 87, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Freedom Square community in Seminole, FL.

Patricia was born March 13, 1933 in Syracuse, NY to George and Edna Alletzhauser as the youngest of four daughters.  She moved to Chicago as a young child and grew up on the North Side where she perfected her gift of gab and never met a stranger.  She maintained her gift for engaging conversation and humor throughout her life and as a result had many friends.

Patricia was pre-deceased by her husband Eugene.  She is survived by loving family:  Her children Sandra and Steven, her sister Ruth (Udell) Denham, her two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and cousins.

Services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 10am to noon at Strang Funeral Home, 410 E Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  A burial service will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Daniel Allan Lutka Jr., 50, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away September 10, 2020 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  He was born August 10, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Daniel Sr. and Lynda Lutka.  Daniel was employed at Raymond Chevrolet in Antioch for the past 10 years.  He was a devoted dad and wonderful son and brother.  Daniel is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cary Ann Lutka, his parents Daniel Sr. and Lynda Lutka, his children Erica Lutka, Katrina Lutka, and Jessica Lutka, his siblings John Lutka, Patty Lutka, Michele Dowell, and Tiffany Lutka, and his niece Lily Dowell.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Alexandra Lutka.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Agnes “Jean” Jorgensen, 84, a resident of Avon Park, FL and formerly of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 2, 2020.  She was born September 10, 1935 in Evanston, IL to Harry and Elizabeth Youngberg.  Jean was a member of the American Legion.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, knitting, taking pictures, and most of all playing golf.  Jean is survived by her children Jo (Marlon Slater) Jorgensen, Jim (Jeanne) Jorgensen, and Joy (Ken) Gentz, her grandchildren Emily, Eva, Jasun, and Christine, her great-grandson Cameron, her sister Janet (Albert) Wendt, and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Larry and Jan Reimers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Elizabeth “Betty” Moore, and her husband Jack “Don” Jorgensen.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held following the services at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Josefa Gonzales, on September 7, 2020, she went to be with the Lord. She was 82 years old. She was a loving wife and mother, devoted Great-great-grandmother and a friend to all. She and her husband, Francisco Gonzalez took great pride in raising a large family of ten children.

A private celebration of Josefa’s life will be held at the family’s home in Round Lake Beach, IL, which she so dearly loved and where so many good times and memories were had.

She loved the garden, especially the peonies, roses, hyacinths, and tulips and always had sweet memories of her cat, Mittens. Josefa was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren, embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as gramma “abuelita”. She had a loving personality and always made people around her feel comfortable and many were lucky to have her tasty homemade flour tortillas. She made friends easily, was loved by many and some considered her a second mom.

She is the loving & devoted mother of Olga L. Trujillo, Maria C. Cruz, Gilberto Gonzalez, Blanca L. Gonzalez, Jose A. Gonzalez, Velia Bobadilla, Eduardo Gonzalez, Jesus “Jesse” Gonzalez, Everardo Gonzalez, Virginia “Vicky” Gonzalez. Cherished son-in laws, Raymundo Cruz, Jose Trujillo, and daughter in-laws – Luz Maria Gonzalez, Rosalinda Gonzalez, Stephany Gonzalez.

Adored gramma of Adriana Barraza, Esmeralda Carrasco, Erica Wells, Jose “Joey” Trujillo”, Crystal Cruz, Jennifer Neuman, Raymundo Cruz Jr, Desiree Trujillo de Gomez, Kevin Bobadilla, Tiffany Bobadilla, William Gonzalez, Juan “Johnny” Arias, Jeremy Gonzalez, Kassandra Arias, Jasmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Alexandria Arias, Elizabeth Herrera, Derek Gonzalez, Brian Gonzalez, Brandon Gonzalez, Heather Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Mathew Riordan, Jaxon Gonzalez, Brittany Lee-Ann Gonzalez.

Sweet great gramma of Alexis Moreno, Lacey Villalobos, Kobe Villalobos, Isabella Arias, Makayla Wells, Emmalyn Wells, Kendra Gonzalez, Natalia Arias, Rosaly Arias, Viviana Figueroa, Ysela Contreras, Mia Ruiz, Eliana Hernandez, Jason Trujillo, Andrew Trujillo. She was a great-great-grandmother to Mason Moreno.

Loving daughter of the late Viviano Castillo and Virginia Castillo Prieto. Sister of late Edelmiro Castillo, Jesus Castillo, Bernadino Castillo, Ignacio Castillo, Natividad Castillo and sister-in-law of late Elvira Castillo and Aurora Castillo. Survived by her dear siblings Petra Garza Castillo, Reynaldo Castillo and beloved sister-in-law, Tina Castillo and Micaela Castillo. Also loving and survived by the Castillo and Gonzalez families and many nieces and nephews.

She was loving and gentle yet the strongest woman we’ve ever known. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Obituario de Josefa “Chepita” Gonzales 

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Josefa Gonzales, el 7 de Septiembre de 2020, fue a estar con el Señor. Tenía 82 años. Era una esposa y madre amorosa, devota bisabuela y amiga de todos. Ella y su esposo, Francisco Gonzalez se enorgullecieron mucho de criar a una gran familia de diez hijos. 

Una celebración privada de la vida de Josefa se llevará a cabo en la casa de la familia en Round Lake Beach, Illinois, que ella tanto amaba y donde se tenían tantos buenos momentos y recuerdos.

Le encantaba el jardín, especialmente las peonías, rosas, jacintos y tulipanes y siempre tenía dulces recuerdos de su gatita, Mittens. Josefa era una esposa y madre dedicada ante todo. Ella adoraba a sus hijos y nietos, disfrutando cada momento con ellos. Le encantaba especialmente ser abuelita. Tenía una personalidad amorosa y siempre hacía que la gente a su alrededor se sintiera cómoda y muchas tuvieron la suerte de tener sus sabrosas tortillas de harina caseras. Hizo amigos fácilmente, fue amada por muchos y algunos la consideraron una segunda madre.

Es la amorosa y devota madre de Olga L. Trujillo, Maria C. Cruz, Gilberto Gonzalez, Blanca L. Gonzalez, Jose A. Gonzalez, Velia Bobadilla, Eduardo Gonzalez, Jesus “Jesse” Gonzalez, Everardo Gonzalez, Virginia “Vicky” Gonzalez. Apreciado yernos Raymundo Cruz, Jose Trujillo, y nueras Luz Maria Gonzalez, Rosalinda Gonzalez, Stephany Gonzalez.

Adorada abuela de Adriana Barraza, Esmeralda Carrasco, Erica Wells, Jose “Joey” Trujillo”, Crystal Cruz, Jennifer Neuman, Raymundo Cruz Jr, Desiree Trujillo de Gomez, Kevin Bobadilla, Tiffany Bobadilla, William Gonzalez, Juan “Johnny” Arias, Jeremy Gonzalez, Kassandra Arias, Jasmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Alexandria Arias, Elizabeth Herrera, Derek Gonzalez, Brian Gonzalez, Brandon Gonzalez, Heather Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Mathew Riordan, Jaxon Gonzalez, Brittany Lee-Ann Gonzalez.

Dulce bisabuela de Alexis Moreno, Lacey Villalobos, Kobe Villalobos, Isabella Arias, Makayla Wells, Emmalyn Wells, Kendra Gonzalez, Natalia Arias, Rosaly Arias, Viviana Figueroa, Ysela Contreras, Mia Ruiz, Eliana Hernandez, Jason Trujillo, Andrew Trujillo. Fue tatarabuela de Mason Moreno.

Hija amorosa del difunto Viviano Castillo y Virginia Castillo Prieto. Hermana del difunto Edelmiro Castillo, Jesús Castillo, Bernadino Castillo, Ignacio Castillo, Natividad Castillo, cuñada de difunta  Elivira Castillo y Aurora Castillo. Sobrevivida por su querido hermano Reynaldo Castillo, su bella hermana Petra Garza Castillo, su muy adorada y estimada cuñada Cristina “Tina” Castillo y Micaela, y tambien por muchos sobrinos y sobrinas a los que siempre amó.

Ella era amorosa y gentil y la mujer más fuerte que hemos conocido. Será muy extrañada y estara siempre en nuestros corazones.

LeRoy Mathias Braun, age 93, a resident of Lindenhurst, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home.  He was born on December 19, 1926 in Evanston to Leo Bernard and Marie (Henrich) Braun.  LeRoy loved the Blackhawks, the Bears and Notre Dame football.  He also liked watching old time Westerns and listening to Big Band music, especially Lawrence Welk.  He is survived by his children, Kathy (Rick) Gehrke of Lake Villa and Trudy (Will “Rumdumb”) Cray of Lindenhurst; his grandchildren, Jeff (Christie) Gehrke of Trevor, WI, Caryn (Jeremy) Redman of Ingleside, Mike Gehrke of Antioch, Brian (Kyrie) Gehrke of Carpentersville, Tim Gehrke of Lake Villa, Will (fiance Jenny) Cray of Franklin, WI, and Christina (Pano) Cray of Deerfield; and his great-grandchildren, Mckayla Gehrke, Amelia Gehrke, Parker Redman, Olivia Redman and Oliver Gehrke; and his sister-in-law, Laura Braun.  LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dolores, his brother, Leo, and his cousin, Jim Steiner.  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 the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Picture album https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPJeUDGSPLfw3sYyFx5DTQmow4vq1NHfDsY7BCoyMgUe4yvKv_jBcbD_dQW9U7Qgg?key=Q3NMUnZWMnp5dktuZV9uNm1Fd2ZDUXFnM3c0d0lB

A Common Soldier  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eEs4ke7cdNQ

Marvin P. Schwartz, 92, loving husband of Roberta passed away September 4, 2020 at his home. Son of Frank and Margaret (nee: Kelly) Schwartz. Marvin is survived by his wife of 29 years, Roberta, his children Peter (Nancy) Schwartz of Genoa City, Brenda (Mark) Martinez of Crystal Lake, Penny (Ken) Hankel of Mesa, AZ, Beth (Patrick) Neary of Lake Zurich, Donna Lynn Zimmerman of Wheeling, and Robert (Elizabeth) Ptaszek of Des Plaines, his 7 grandchildren, his 10 great-grandchildren, his sister Ann Marquardt of Palatine and the many friends at the remote control flying club. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother George. He was a nature lover and world traveler. He loved fishing, camping and hiking. He will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and neighbors. All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Bonnie J. Ross, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away September 3, 2020 at Sunrise in Gurnee, IL.  She was born November 27, 1927 in Roodhouse, IL to Howard and Dorothy Ferguson.  Bonnie moved to Highland Park following high school to work at Fort Sheridan.  She met Lawrence Ross and they married in 1948.  They lived in Waukegan for over 40 years then moved to Saddlebrook Farms.  Bonnie is survived by her daughters Carol (Steve) Nicholas of Schaumburg, IL and Laurel (Jim) Dzialowy of Crestwood, IL, and her grandchildren Michelle (John) of Denver, CO, Stephanie of Chicago, IL , Christopher of Crestwood, IL Justin of Crestwood, IL and Joseph of Denver, CO.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lawrence Ross, and her brother and sister-in-law Raymond (Margaret) Ferguson.  All funeral arrangements were privately held and 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.

Linda R. Schau, age 70, a resident of Grayslake and formally of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  She was born on October 10, 1949 in Chicago to Erwin and Ruth Grossmann.  After graduating from Concordia Teacher’s College in 1973, she began a 20 year career in Christian education teaching 1^st graders and preschoolers.  She took great joy in the countless children she taught to read over her career.  When health challenges led to her early retirement in 2004, she turned her focus her greatest joy, her family.  A dedicated grandmother, she poured her retirement years into her six granddaughters attending countless dance recitals, band concerts and shows and hosting numerous sleepovers.  Nothing brought more happiness to her heart than an opportunity to spend time with one of her granddaughters.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, DeWayne; her sons, Matthew (Kelley) and Nathan (Melissa); her grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Marleigh, Lennon, Dylan, and Stevie; and her siblings, Paul (Chris Michiels) Grossmann, Susan (Paul) Wickland, Karen Holmes, and Julie (Timothy) Temple.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Grossmann. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 7, 2020 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fund.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Robert J. Weaver, 89, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away August 30, 2020 at Journeycare in Barrington, IL.  He was born December 15, 1930 in Chicago to R. Bertram and Jane T. (nee: Murtaugh) Weaver.   Robert, Bob to all who knew and loved him, had a rich and full life.  Born in Chicago, it is here he lived all but a handful of years of his life.  A man of deep faith and a product of his Catholic education.  Bob attended Queen of All Saints School and Loyola Academy, class of 1948, where he earned the nickname “Boxie”. After a few years in Colorado, Bob finished his college education at St. Louis University.
Bob was called to serve in the Army in 1953 during the Korean War.  He was a Private First Class stationed in Iceland.  He was honorably discharged and returned to St. Louis.
It was in St. Louis, while working at Standard Oil, that he met the love of his life, Janet Pailer.  They married and shortly after moved to Chicago where they raised their 4 children; Bob, Kathy, John and Karen.  Arlington Heights became their home.
Bob was a consummate story teller, so it should come as no surprise that he spent his life in sales.  After years of working for others, Bob started his own company, Weaver & Associates, a Manufacturer’s Rep firm.  He worked along side his sons until he retired.
Bob’s greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends, on a golf course, fishing or tending to his tomatoes and flowers.  Up to his passing he still met with his high school classmates for lunch at Hackney’s in Glenview.
Bob leaves his family a lifetime of loving memories and endless stories to pass on to future generations.  The greatest gift you could give him would be that his memory made you smile. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet (née: Pailer) whom he wed in St. Louis, his children Kathy (Michael) Barone of Cary, John (Anne) Weaver of Plainfield, and Karen (Michael) Ellis of Grayslake, his grandchildren Michael, Meghan (Eric) Schaar, Mary Ellen, Stephen, James, Jeffrey, and Colleen, his great-grandson Finnegan Schaar, his brother James (Charlotte) Weaver of Florida, his daughter-in-law Sandy Weaver and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Robert, and his sister Marilyn Ward. All funeral arrangements were private and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Loyola Academy.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.