Timothy Scott Powell, age 71, a resident of Hainesville, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 23, 1949 in Waukegan. Memorial services 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
Craig S. Hironimus
Craig Steven Hironimus, age 57, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1962 in Waukegan to Lonnie and Sue Hironimus. Craig was no stranger to adventure in his life, but most of all he loved his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider.
He is survived by his mother, Sue Hironimus; son, Gage Hironimus of Woodstock; granddaughters, Madison and Katelyn Castillo; their father, Juan Castillo; siblings, Lynn (John) Salisbury of Gurnee, Brad (Nicki) Hironimus of Grayslake, and Kurt (Lisa) Hironimus of Grayslake; and as well as eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Falynn Hironimus and father, Lonnie Hironimus.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The interment was held privately at Ascension Catholic Cemetery. For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel at (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Virgil “Vic” E. Cottini
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
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 F. Rossini
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.
News Regarding Covid-19
At this time the funeral chapel is taking all precautions regarding the spreading of the virus. We are taking into account the recommendations from the CDC requesting that all gatherings be kept to under 250 people. We do have visitations scheduled and during these visitations we will adhere to these guidelines. This means that you may not be allowed to enter our facility if our occupancy is at 250 people. We have signs requesting that visitors not shake hands or give hugs, ask that you try to keep a 6 foot distance, and have antibacterial lotion to use prior to entering the funeral chapel. We also ask that you try to keep your time brief with the family so that others would be able to pay their respects without having to wait outside. We will always be available to help our families now and in the future.
Florence M. LeBlanc
Florence “Flo” M. LeBlanc, 82, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born December 22, 1937 in Evanston, IL to Fred and Sophie Satter. She enjoyed working out at Zip Fitness with her workout group. Flo is survived by her husband William LeBlanc, her children Denise LeBlanc and Mark LeBlanc, and her grandchildren Tess LeBlanc and Caley LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her parents and her 4 brothers and sisters. A visitation and celebration of her life is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm with the celebration of life commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Marilyn R. Benande
Marilyn (“Marno”) Ruth Benande passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at age 94. Marno was born in Chicago on December 16, 1925 and attended Pierce grade school and Senn High School in Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois, where she joined Kappa Delta sorority and graduated in 1948 with a degree in history. In 1951, she moved to Grayslake where she lived until moving to assisted living in 2011. She was a long time member of the United Protestant Church.
Marno taught 1st grade for 20 years at BJ Hooper in Lindenhurst, and then was promoted to 2nd grade (haha) for a few years until retiring at the age of 55. Although retired, she had an abundance of energy and, when she wasn’t traveling the world, she volunteered at Lake Forest Hospital, a local thrift store, the United Protestant Church and Meals on Wheels. She also belonged to several bridge clubs, the Grayslake Women’s Club, Grayslake Historical Society, Circle 6 at UP Church and went out with friends every day of the week. To know her really was to love her. She loved her family as well as ice cream which she had the day before she passed. She also enjoyed a martini or red wine at cocktail hour.
Marno was the loving mother of Judy Lynne (David) Peters and Joy Sellstrom (Matt) Kruyswyk. She was the adoring Nana of Kristy (Pat) McCreight, Danny (Dana) Peters, Kenny Kruyswyk, Micky (Taylor) Kruyswyk and Scottie Kruyswyk. Finally, she was blessed with five great grandchildren – Alex, Nathan & Caitlyn McCreight and Maddi and Chloe Peters.
Friends may call Monday, March 16, 2020 from 3 to 7 pm at Strang Funeral Home, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake. Funeral service and burial will be private. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent in memory of Marilyn Benande to the United Protestant Church, 54 S Whitney St, Grayslake, IL 60030 or The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 (https://www.v.org/ways-to-give/giving-options/
Mildred J. Kulin
Mildred June Kulin, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2020 at her home. She was born April 20, 1935 in Milford, IL to Russell and Gladys (Callahan) Schuringa. Mildred June Kulin beloved wife of the late Eugene Emil Kulin and loving mother to her son Eugene Arthur and daughter Dyan Michelle. Known to friends and others as ‘Miss Millie’. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking, baking, traveling with her friends, enjoying events and was an avid reader. She worked at the College of Lake County in both the bookstore and library. Her warm heart always had room in it for all those who wanted her grace. Her gentle sense of humor and quick wit endeared her to all who knew her. Mildred is survived by her son Eugene, grandchildren, Jessica and P.J.; six sisters, JoAnne Kegebien, Janet Frantz, Carol Toussaint, Shirley McDougal, Sheila McDougal and Valerie Jacques; and one brother, Charles Schuringa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Emil; daughter, Dyan Michelle; and brother, Edward Thomas Schuringa.
A visitation and funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10am until 11am with the funeral service beginning at 11am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network @ https://www.pancan.org . For information, call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Sandra Stoneberg
Sandra Lynn Stoneberg, age 76, passed away at her home in Lake Geneva, WI, on Monday, March 2, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1943 in Evanston, IL to Frank and Bernice (Bestul) Key.
Sandy loved growing up in Evanston and told stories of working at her Dad’s restaurants the Big Dipper and the Key. She loved her siblings and family trips when she was young. She went on to graduate from Glenbrook High school.
She met her husband, Don, while babysitting for a family friend. Sandy and Don were married in October 1961. When my mom was young, the phrase “stay-at-home-mom” didn’t exist. It was usual for women to stay home with the children while their husbands worked. But even by the standards of the era, Sandra was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She always ensured that every child who crossed her threshold was safe, healthy, and happy.
She lived in Grayslake for most of her life and spent her later years in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Sandy enjoyed hosting family events, and Christmas with everyone was always exceptional. She taught ceramics in Grayslake. We still have and use some of those holiday items. She loved all of her extended family nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. Sandy loved and supported her family. Sandy enjoyed living in the Manor neighborhood where we all enjoyed swimming, fishing, skating and playing in everyone’s yards. She loved all of her neighborhood friends and enjoyed weekend sporting events and snowmobile trips with them. She worked at Judy’s Family Hair Care Gift Shop and enjoyed everyone in town. She also worked at Fergusons in Libertyville and retired from Cambridge Homes. She very much enjoyed living in Lake Geneva and the home they had there. She loved having friends and family come to visit in Lake Geneva. For the last 17 years she and Don lived at Crystal Lake Village in Wauchula, Florida during the winter months. They enjoyed all their new friends and family visiting there as well. She loved decorating all the places she lived and shopping for items that looked just right for each place.
Sandy became the glue of the family. Everyone enjoyed her humor and quick wit. Sandy loved to revisit and remembered every detail of her childhood and shared many memories with her children and grandchildren. She loved remembering all of her life adventures.
She loved vacations with her children and grandchildren when they were young: camping, Disney World and visiting in the north woods. She loved to travel with her mom and sisters and go on cruises with Don.
Most of all Sandy loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and going to sidewalk sales in Lake Geneva. She loved taking them to the movies and having them spend the night. It was always a special treat to be there. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren called her fancy and classy. Her presence among us all will be missed dearly! Sandra is survived by her daughter Julie (David) Oatt of Bristol, WI; grandchildren, Kristy Hanna and Matt Mackay of Milwaukee, WI, Katie (Erik) Malmstadt of Milwaukee, WI, Tyler Hanna and Courtney Lancour of Milwaukee, WI, David Oatt Jr. of Bristol, WI, Grant Stoneberg of Ingleside, IL, and Brock Ellis of Ingleside, IL; her great-grandchildren, Jayden, Hunter, Cayden and Ophie. She is also survived by her siblings, Sharon (Bill) Potter of Wauchula, FL, Wendy Brewington of Pell Lake, WI, and Forrest Key of Gurnee, IL. Sandra was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald Stoneberg and her son, Eric Stoneberg. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a time of sharing beginning at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Len T. Lambert
Len Lambert, beloved husband of Vickie Lambert and loving father of Michael (deceased), Cristyn (Chad Kwapniewski) and Stefanie, went peacefully at home, to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born on December 14, 1942 to Adlor and Mildred Lambert (both deceased). He was a carpenter contractor and gifted at building homes and custom cabinetry. On November 13, 1976 he married Vickie (Loftus). He built their family home in 1977 where they raised their family and still live today. Len is also survived by his brothers, Art (Janet), Richard (Marge), Ray (Juannie, deceased), and Phil; sisters, Leona (deceased) (Ken), Mary (Ray deceased); parents, Al and Mildred (both deceased) Lambert; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00am until 12:30pm with the funeral service at 12:30pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E Belvidere Road in Grayslake with Pastor David Giese from the Village Church of Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Memorial donations may be made to the Village Church of Gurnee, 1319 N Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 or online vcgurnee.org for congregational care. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Jerry J. Herron, Sr.
Jerry J. Herron, Sr., age 73, of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Libertyville. He was born on September 14, 1946 in Chicago to Garfield and Rose Herron. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Linda; son, Jerry (Chris) Herron, Jr.; granddaughter, Morgan Herron; and siblings, James (Joann) Herron, Carolyn Sowell, and Maryann (Raymond) Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Herron. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held privately. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Jean Myers
Ellie Jean Myers, recently of Kenosha, Wi and formally of Mesa, AZ and Wildwood, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. She was born December 31, 1932 in Giles County, Tennessee to JD and Christine (nee Miles) Abernathy. On July 9, 1951 she married the love of her life, Hugh Myers. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2013.
Jean worked for Boysen Well in Libertyville for several years before quitting to raise her family. During this time Jean also was the bookkeeper for their business, Myers & Cannon Amoco Stations until retiring in April of 1989. Jean enjoyed sewing and embroidering crib quilts for family and friends. The quilts are fondly called “Grandma Blankets”. She also enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing keno and gardening.
Jean is survived by three daughters, Betty (Terry) Yarnall of Lake Villa, Nancy DeVore of Rio Rancho, NM and Paula (Jeff) Martin of Gurnee; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer Yarnall, Brian (Chelsie) DeVore, Jamie (Jim) Nottsinger, Keith (Valerie) DeVore, Joshua (Aymi) Yarnall, Zackery Martin, Megan Martin and Joseph Martin; 5 great grandchildren, Paige and Blaine Pickens, Jack and Addison DeVore and Evelyn Yarnall.
A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Lorene Mary George-Baskin
Lorene Mary George-Baskin, 64, a resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her home. She was born July 27, 1955 in Normal, IL to John and Ada George. Lorene worked for NICASA in Round Lake for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and all of her pets. Lorene is survived by her husband of 39 ½ years, Glen George-Baskin, her daughter Leah (Jason) Sandri, her grandchildren Harris and Ambrose Sandri, and her siblings John (Judy) George, Paul (Norman) George, and Darlene Craig. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NICASA or The Ark. A celebration of her life will take place in the spring of this year. 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.
John C. Parmelee
John C. Parmelee, 67, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and his loyal dog on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born June 14, 1952 in Elmhurst, IL to Dolores and Wade Parmelee.
John was a proud father of three who was heavily involved in coaching and supporting his children’s youth sports programs through Warren Township and Viper Cheer Allstars. He was also a lifelong mechanic and the honest, loyal and proud owner of Lake County Automotive in Hainesville, IL.
John is survived by his mother Dolores Parmelee, his children Kyle (Kim) Parmelee, Brandon Parmelee, and Maggie (Steve) Woznick, one granddaughter on the way, his siblings Denise (Jeffrey Welker) Meyer and Mike (Karen) Parmelee, the best ex-wife ever, Georgette (Gilbert Shook) Parmelee, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Parmelee.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st from 1:00-5:00pm at Austin’s Fuel Room located at 481 Peterson Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048.
Interment will be held privately. 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.
Darlene M. Gallagher
Darlene M. Gallagher, 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL. She was born November 6, 1936 in Manchester, IA to Vernon and Lillian Burns. Darlene enjoyed crocheting, was a pottery artist, and made designer afghans. She also enjoyed helping her husband, at Exchange Club and Navy League events. Darlene is survived by her husband of 62 years, Fergal “Pat” Gallagher, her children Fergal “Patrick” (Michelle) Gallagher Jr., Kevin Gallagher, and Bridget (Mark) Mascillino, and her sister Norma Jean Albers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Burns. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The interment will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 12:30pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Albert H. Ragazzi
Albert Henry Ragazzi, 68, a resident of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on February 17, 2020 at his home. Mr. Ragazzi was born on May 19, 1951 in California to his parents Frank Ragazzi and Anita (Perkins) Ragazzi. Mr. Ragazzi was a retired Sales Representative for several toy manufacturers throughout his life. Mr. Ragazzi enjoyed spending time between Illinois and Florida, going on cruises, and driving his cherished 1989 Chevy Corvette.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Ragazzi of Grayslake, IL; brother Art (Ginger) Ragazzi; sister Anita (Charlie) Yates; two sons Brian Ragazzi and Chris (Lawrence) Ragazzi; two step-daughters Denise Kowalik and Donna (Jason) Dailey; two step-sons Kevin (Laura) Kowalik and Brendan (Christina) Kowalik; and nine grandchildren: Kailey, Zachary, Ethan, Emma, Jacob, Noah, Sean, Margot, and Oliver.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or call (847)223-8122.
Frida Navat Reyes
Frida Navat Reyes, 69, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on October 6,1950 in the Philippines to Cresencio and Virginia Canonizado.
She attended Radford high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, received her Associates degree at Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA. She then retired as a Housing Counselor at the Great Lakes Naval Station – Bachelor Housing.
She is proceeded in death by her husband of 41 years Wilfredo in 2018, grandson Brent K. Falkinham, her father Cresencio and mother Virginia.
She is survived by her daughter Rebecca (Jason) Falkinham, son Rick, step-son Richard, granddaughter Madison Falkinham, sisters: Fe (Willie) Santos, Luz Salonga, Raquel Navat, Wendy (Joel) Balanon, brothers: Willie (Cecile) Canonizado, Henry (Cielo) Navat, numerous nephews, nieces and their families.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed watching The Filipino Channel, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and other game shows and rooting for sports teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks, San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears.
Visitation will be Monday, February 24th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, with the Funeral/Mass at 12:00 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church 27551 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, 1436 Kenosha Road. Zion, IL 60099.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to to www.strangfuneral.org.
Betty Solberg
Betty I. Solberg (nee Beran), resident of Round Lake for over 50 years, formally of Ocala, Florida and recently of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin went to her eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. She passed comfortably at her home at Robins Way Assisted Living comforted by family including the exceptional team at Robins Way.
Betty was born October 7, 1924 to Charles and Elizabeth Beran in Chicago. She grew up in Chicago surrounded by a large family. She moved to Round Lake in 1952 and worked at Heppner Manufacturing in Round Lake followed by Gefco Manufacturing in Grayslake. In her later years she worked part time in the family flower shop in Round Lake Beach. She was an avid bowler, dancer and card player. She had an amazing talents with a crochet needle.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Al in 1990, her second husband Burt in 2004, son-in-law Chuck Altman, grandson Jerry Altman as well as brothers Chuck (late Millie), Bill and Jim (late Arlene) Beran.
She is survived by her only child, Judie (late Charles) Altman of Pleasant Prairie and formally of Altman’s Flower Box in Round Lake Beach, IL; one granddaughter Jodi (Lane) Cagle of Pleasant Prairie; one grandson Jason (Courtni) Altman of Lake Villa; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie (Adam), Cory, Devin, Abby and Natalie; two great-great-grandchildren Gavin and Evelynn Grace Loftus. Betty leaves three nephews, four nieces and many dear friends.
A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 12:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, 33100 North Hunt Club Road, Libertyville, IL. If you prefer to make a donation, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.
Charles E. Gillham
Charles E. Gillham, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born July 13, 1955 in Chicago, IL to John and Pearl Gillham. Charles was currently working for Video Jet Technologies in Elk Grove Village for over 40 years. He was a member of Lord of Glory Church in Grayslake and previously a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie for 22 years. He enjoyed baseball, canoeing, chess, vacationing and spending time with family, and was an avid Cubs fan. Charles is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandee, his mother Pearl Gillham, his children Tracee (Matt) Burke and John (Rachel) Gillham, his grandchildren Jovie, Charles, Beverly, and Georgia Gillham, his sister Sandee (Mike) Jackson, his brother Ken (Claudia) Gillham, sister-in-law Susan Walters and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, 607 W. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be held after the services at Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. Memorials may be made to the Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.