Andrea Witt, a Grayslake resident for 23 years, passed away peacefully in her home on April 13, 2020 at the age of 83 after a brave battle with stage 4 lung cancer. 

She was born in Chicago to the late Andrew Starck and Grace Charlotte Olsen on May 2, 1936.  Andrea worked as an executive administrative assistant for many years.  She always helped others before herself and had a passion for reading and crafting, the results of which her family still enjoys.

Andrea was the beloved wife of the late Richard H. Witt, Jr. for 55 years; the loving mother of Richard (Margaret) Witt III, Michael (Anita) Witt, Sr., Teresa Bastable-Podsiki, and Lynelle (Timothy) Orris; the cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 11; and the dear sister of Fred (Sharen) Starck, Linda (Joe) Palminteri; and Tom (Claudia) Starck,  brother-in-law, Ronald (Janet) Witt, Sr. Her stepmother, Katherine Starck, preceded her in death. 

A private burial will take place this week with a celebration of life to be scheduled at a later date.  Memorials in Andrea’s name can be made to the Fremont Public Library. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Emma M. Stice, 89, passed away April 10, 2020.  She was born in Cable, WI on May 16, 1930.  She currently lived in the Carillon Heatherstone Senior Community in Beach Park, IL.  She married her husband William “Bill” Stice in 1947.  She was a loving mother to four children: Richard L. Stice, Laurie (Ron) Kelver, Gary Stice, and Angie (Michael) Dausman.  She adored her 8 grandchildren, Jennifer Stice, Ryan Kelver, Dawn Leppert, Christina Denton, Michael Stice, Kirsten Bartlett, Will and Kaitlin Dausman.  Also her 15 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her son Richard, her grandson Michael, her sisters Lola Lewis and Delores Reinhart and her brothers Bill Richter and Royce Richter.  She was a devoted member of the Wesley Methodist Church in Waukegan, IL.  She loved her church and its members.  She was a devoted animal lover.  Emma also loved to cook, try new recipes, and send her baked goods to neighbors.  At this time services are private and a Celebration of Life will be held later this year.   Any donations may be sent in Emma’s name to Wesley Methodist Church 3601 N. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60087.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Virginia Murray nee Hanson, 73, of Grayslake, IL died peacefully on April 6, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Nicholas Murray.  Loving mother of Kevin (Jennifer), Keith (Laura) and Kris Murray.  Proud Farmor (grandmother) of Nicholas, Noah, Ella, and Ethan.  Cherished daughter of the late Ernest and Elin (nee Johnson) Hanson.  Loved by many cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.

Ginny was a life-long crafter and homemaker.  She loved to knit, sew and cross stitch anything and she was always making things for others.  She loved travelling with her family and friends, throughout North America and Europe.  She then used her love of crafting to make beautiful scrapbooks to share her experiences with everyone.  Raising 3 boys she acquired a love of sports.  But even before they were born, she was a die-hard Cubs fan.  She dedicated 25 years serving as a church administrator at Edgebrook Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL and Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL. Ginny was a two time cancer survivor.  

A Memorial Service will be held at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Connie Jean Compton, 64, a resident of Buffalo Grove, IL, passed away April 6, 2020 at Glenbrook Hospital.  She was born July 24, 1955 in Harvey, IL to A. Branch and Betty I. Compton. She was a member of Village Church of Lincolnshire.

Connie is survived by her brothers, Alan B. (Deborah) of Round Lake Beach and Charles C. (Sherry) of LaFollette, TN; 11 nieces and nephews; and 11 great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  All 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.

Robert H. Caldwell, 74, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 at home after a long illness.  Born March 3, 1946, Bob was a lifelong resident of Grayslake. He is survived by his loving wife Diane, two daughters Marni (Justin) Johnson and Courtney Caldwell (Erick Hansen). He lovingly cherished his granddaughter Stevie.  Bob was preceded in death by his father Cecil, mother Virginia and sister Mary.  Bob attended Grayslake High School where he was chosen as one of five Lake County’s best basketball players of 1964. He continued his basketball career at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. Upon completion of college, Bob returned to Illinois and became a surveyor. He worked for R.E. Allen and Bleck Engineering during his 40+ years as a well respected surveyor.  From a young age, Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter. In his retired years, he particularly enjoyed target shooting and relaxing on his land in northern Wisconsin. He had many lifelong friendships both in Illinois and Wisconsin. Those of us who knew him will sorely miss his engaging stories and lively conversations. A truly warm and generous man to all he met. A memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the near future. A notification of the date and location of this event will be sent upon determination.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Angelita Palacio Berreles, 82, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away March 20, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born July 11, 1937 in Pearsall, TX to Trinidad and Eusbio Palacio. Angie was a homemaker and gardener but will be mostly remembered as a well known seamstress in the Round Lake Beach area. She spent most of her life making Wedding/Prom/Quinceañera dresses and quilting became her passion later in life. She was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake.  She is survived by her children Pedro Berreles (Angie ) Kennedale, TX, Matilda Meroni (Dave) Elkhorn, WI, Robert Berreles (Carol) Lake Villa, IL, Ramiro Berreles (Susan) Trevor, WI, Diana Berreles-Mordawski Antioch, IL, David Berreles Round Lake Beach, IL, Rosalinda P. Berreles Antioch, IL, Jacqueline Garcia (Tony) West Allis, WI, her grandchildren Dave (Heather) Meroni Cary, IL, Brian (Kara) Meroni  Albuquerque, NM, Pedro Berreles  Kennedale, TX, Samantha Mordawski Antioch, IL, Daniel Berreles Kennedale, TX, Christopher Hutchinson Antioch, IL, Cody Berreles Trevor, WI, Nick (Julie) Berreles McHenry, IL, Desiree Berreles (Scott Maggart) Kissimmee, FL, Jessica Hutchinson Antioch, IL, Tiffany (Kyle) Gibson Hinesville, GA, Travis Berreles Kennedale, TX, Jacob Berreles Trevor, WI, Alexis Mordawski Antioch, IL, Heather Berreles Lake Villa, IL, and 8 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Pedro G. Berreles.  A private burial service was held at Avon Centre Cemetery on March 26, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundations of America at https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/.  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.

Virgil “Vic” E. Cottini, 81, a resident of Grayslake, and formerly of Spring Hill, FL and Schaumburg, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  He was born October 15, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Renato and Mary Cottini.  Virgil enjoyed traveling, going on several cruises and visiting Hawaii more than once.  He retired from Motor Coach Industries after 24 years of service.  When Virgil moved to Florida his late grandson Matthew stated he was going on “permanent vacation”.  He was a loving and devoted family man.  Virgil is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy, his daughters Michelle (Sam) Testa and Monica (the late Harry) Malamos, his grandchildren Eric (Megan) Testa, Anthony (Ionela) Testa, Samantha (Ross) Sawyer, Alyssa Malamos, the late Matthew Malamos, and John Malamos, his great-grandchildren Logan, Carson, Michael, Harvey, Angelo, Leo, and Charlotte, his late brothers Daniel Cottin and Angelo (Irene) Cottini, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, and his grandson.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association or the American Cancer Society.  The 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.

Winifred Cesa (nee: Clark), 91, of Grayslake, IL, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.  She was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ on February 25, 1929 to Martin and Mary (nee: Rupprecht) Clark.  After graduating from St. Peter’s High School, she attended Drake’s Business School.  She was a bookkeeper until she married.  After her children were grown she cared for Michael and Patti Satz’s three children as their babysitter.  She enjoyed listening to music, reading, dancing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting.  Her family benefitted from her handiwork as did the needy in her parish.  A devoted Catholic, she attended St. Gilbert’s Church in Grayslake.  Winifred married Dino Cesa in 1951.  She is survived by Dino, her children, Mark (Irene) Cesa, Mary (Daniel) Mordini, Catherine Cesa, Rev. Dean Cesa, Winifred Rogers and Amy (Gregory) Rogers.  She is further survived by her grandchildren David (Gretchan Frederick) Cesa, Anna Cesa, Laura (Brian DeVree) Cesa, Christopher (Natasha) Mordini, Celeste Mordini, Mia and Thomas Rogers, and two great-grandchildren Sophia and Stella Mordini.  A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2020, we are limiting this visitation to 10 people in the building only, from 9:00am until 10:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. 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.

Carl Francis Rossini, age 84, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born January 12, 1936 in New York.  He was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Mundelein and was founder and president of the Bocce Ball League at Saddlebrook Farms Retirement Community in Grayslake.  In 2001 he retired as a property and casualty insurance underwriter.  Carl is survived by his wife Marie, whom he married on May 28, 1960; three sons, Richard (Anne), Stephen (Deanna), and John (Kristen); four grandchildren, Ilaria, Lauren, Andrew, and Michael; and one brother, Joseph Rossini (Jan Sue).  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Dr. Aldo (Ann) Rossini.  A private service was held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  Memorials may be made in Carl’s name to Iona College at www.ionaconnection.com/give.  For information, call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.