Mildred Louise Arnold, 92, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 23, 2024 at her home. She was born March 5, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to Sidney Sr. and Laura (nee: Woodard) Washington.

Mildred is survived by her children Ardie (Marie Lourdes) Arnorld Jr., Anthony Arnold, and April (Eugene Clardy) Arnold, her grandchildren Ardie (Sabina) Arnold III, Greg (Tina) Cadichon, Patrick Cadichon, Aisha Arnold, Davin Bacon, Anthony Arnold Jr., and Moshay (Danielle) Arnold, her great-grandchildren Alexander Arnold, Andre Arnold, Jordan Cadichon, Jade Cadichon, Grayson Cadichon, Gabriel Cadichon, Imari Guccioni, Ahmad Jones, Aviyah Muhammad-Bey, Imre Arnold, and Ilah Arnold, and her great-great-grandchild Londynn Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband Ardie C Arnold Sr., her parents, her in-laws, her sister Evelyn Bell, and her brother Sidney Washington Jr.

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Saturday February 1, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 11:00 until 12:00 with the service commencing at 12pm. Interment will be held privately. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ralph Q. Calvelo on January 20, 2025, at the age of 59.  Ralph was born on September 16, 1965 in the Philippines.

Family was everything to Ralph, he was a devoted husband and a loving father.  Ralph found immense joy in traveling with his wife and daughter to visit family in North Carolina, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Ralph was a loyal and cherished friend who formed strong connections with his buddies and their families through countless unforgettable gatherings. He had a passion for basketball, bowling, deep-sea fishing, and golf.

Ralph’s spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those he loved and touched.  Although he is gone, he will live in our hearts forever.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 29 years, Genoveva “Nanette” Calvelo, his daughter Robyn Calvelo, his father Ruperto Calvelo, and his siblings Jocelyn Calvelo, Richard (Liberty) Calvelo, Juvy Marie (Joselito) Leones, and Marilyn (Ferdinand) Crisostomo.  He was preceded in death by his mother Julita Calvelo.

A memorial mass is scheduled for January 27, 2025 at 11:00 am, Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road Gurnee, IL 60031. 

All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.  

Laura Anne Burnett, 59, of Waukegan, passed away on January 17, 2025.  She was born on March 30, 1965 in Dublin, Ireland to Rose and Dave White. Laura was a graduate of Grayslake High School, class of 1983.  She attended St. Gilbert Catholic School, where she excelled at playing the flute. She loved to sing to her children, especially when they were getting ready for school. She loved music, especially Barry Manilow. She will be missed.

Laura is survived by her parents, Rose and Dave White; her children, Rebecca, Ashley, Ronald, and Sarah (Mike); her grandchildren, Bella, Keyora, Mila, and Emmy; and her siblings, Carol (Ray), David (Jen), Dawn, Siobhann (John), and Kathy (Ryan). She is preceded in death by grandparents, Leonard and Lucile White, and Henry and Anne Watson.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Region Bible Church in Round Lake, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Gerald (Jerry) Andrew Nannemann, 74, of Round Lake Beach, passed away suddenly January 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family after a short battle with bladder cancer. He was born on October 27, 1950 in Chicago to Gerald(Lefty) and Rose (nee Baumgartner).

Jerry was a devoted husband and a loving father. He was hard-working and dedicated and spent 50 years working at Canon. In addition, he also spent time helping others and local businesses with handy and technical work such as building decks and fixing computers.

Jerry enjoyed music, technology, fishing, dancing (He could always cut a rug), traveling, grilling and gardening. He also spent his time helping care for his grandchildren. 

He was kind and understanding and always had a joke up his sleeve. There wasn’t a day that went by without a smile on his face. He left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 53 years whom he married on June 17, 1972; his children, Linnae Rutkowski (Mike) of Round Lake Beach, Gerald Nannemann of Round Lake Beach, Grace Gall (Matt) of Vernon Hills, and Alex Nannemann (Sammi) of Strongsville, OH; his grandchildren: Jack, Molly, Maggie, Kate, Hudson, Lila, Easton and Mila; his siblings, Glenis Beadle, Cheryl Foley, Linda Barrett (Hubert); his sibling-in-laws; Barbara Bynum, Bill Shaden and Debbie Chlopek (Mike); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends, including his friend Bill Toyra, who will miss him dearly.

A Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm, sharing of memories will be held at 3:30pm. Interment will be held privately.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jean Nielsen on January 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 14, 1942 in Elgin, IL, she brought light and kindness into the world from the moment she arrived.

Mary was a woman of extraordinary strength, grace, and compassion. She dedicated her life to raising her family, caring for others, and being a living example of extraordinary character. She has touched countless lives with her wisdom, humor, and boundless love.

She was the heart of her family, always putting others before herself and creating a home filled with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories. A woman of many talents, Mary was a fantastic baker whose brownies and fudge were legendary among friends and family. Her happiest times were when she was with her grandchildren. She lit up whenever she was with them and was so proud of their accomplishments. Mary devoted many years working in the front office of Dakota K Auto Repair in Arlington Heights and continued to share stories of the fantastic customers and friends made while working there up to her last days.  

She had a passion for life’s simple joys, including camping, Friday night bingo, long talks with loved ones and spirited games that revealed her competitive side. She would never turn down a game (or twenty) of Skip-bo, Tri-Ominos, Uno, Monopoly or cards and would show no mercy. She loved to watch Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, and anything else that was on the Game Show Network. Mary loved to watch the news and discuss current events and share her thoughts on The Bears and politics, always sparking lively discussions. Her incredible sense of humor and magnetic personality will forever remain in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Mary was the beloved mother to her children Natalie (Bart) Hoppe, Michele (John Treichler) Nielsen, John Nielsen V, Adam (Nicola) Nielsen, Kim (Joe) Disalvo, Melissa (Brent) Dominowski, Shelly Nielsen and beloved grandma to her grandchildren John Nielsen VI, Megan Nielsen, Emily Nielsen, Kaitlyn Disalvo, Rachel Disalvo, Dylan Dominowski, Rylee Dominowski, Kyle Nielsen, Carter Nielsen, Cole Nielsen, Brayden Nielsen, and Hannah Soukup. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband John Nielsen IV, her sons Todd Nielsen and Chad Nielsen and her brother Ernie Rockensock.

A visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be privately held. For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Although she is no longer with us, her legacy of love, generosity, and kindness will live on in all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever cherished.

William John Zaksas, age 77, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away January 11, 2025.  He was born November 12, 1947 in Pueblo, Co. 

Beloved husband of Debra Egger, son of the late Joseph and Ann (nee: Mostelka) Zaksas, brother of Joseph (Mary Jo) Zaksas of Sarasota, Florida, Margaret (Mark) Smith of Loudon, Tennessee, Richard (Laura) Zaksas of Inverness, Illinois, uncle of many nieces and nephews.   

Upon graduation from Marquette University, Bill started his career as a Mechanical Engineer.  He was employed at Underwriters Laboratory, American Hospital Supply, and Abbott Laboratories designing medical devices and surgical instruments.

Bill was an avid skier and a member of the Wilmot Ski Patrol for over 35 years.  Many summer days were spent golfing,  fishing on Petite Lake, and tending to his rose and vegetable gardens.

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 at 11:00am.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847) 223-8122.

Annie L. Jones, 93, a resident of Ingleside and a former resident of Grenada, MS, passed away January 8, 2025, at her home.  She was born September 13, 1931, in Zama, MS to John and Myrtle Massey.

Annie enjoyed crocheting and was very active at her church, Enon Baptist Church in Grenada. She enjoyed reading books and her Bible.

Annie is survived by her children Myrtle (Brian) Jones-Palmer, Charles Bruce (Judy) Jones, Barbara Hawkins, and Mark (Karen) Jones, her 9 grandkids, her 22 great-grandkids, her sister Idris Jane Magnusson, her sister-in-law Lucy Niper, and her many loved nieces and nephews from Dubard, Massey, and Jones family.  She was preceded death by her husband Clyde E. Jones Sr., her parents, her children Peggy Burk and Clyde Jones Jr., and her great-grandson Charles Hawkins.

A visitation and funeral service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the service commencing at 12:00pm.  Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Joy Demetra (nee Butler) Hussey, 63, of Wonder Lake, IL passed away on December 30, 2024 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL. She was born on September 10, 1961 in Camden, TN to Leland and Ruby (nee Kritzburg) Butler.

Joy truly cherished being a live-in grandma, reveling in the joy of her grandkids. She loved reminiscing about her children growing up and creating new, lasting memories with her grandchildren—whether it was hosting the holidays or helping at Girl Scout cookie booths in the freezing cold or traveling across the state to attend sporting events. She found great joy in school concerts, carrying on the tradition of back-to-school shopping at Gurnee Mills, visiting the Bristol Renaissance Fair, and enjoying cross-country road trips and county fairs.

When she wasn’t busy being the ultimate fun-loving grandma, Joy dedicated over 25 years to helping others as a pharmacy technician at CVS Pharmacy.

Though her time on earth has ended, her spirit lives on. In the afterlife, she’s reunited with the love of her life, Jack, and is likely playing bingo, sipping a Captain and Coke, and receiving all the kisses from Buddy while watching over the ones she loved.🦚

Joy is survived by her children, Bradley (Liz Boykin) Hussey of Fox Lake, IL and Jennifer (Shawn) Wiedman of Wonder Lake, IL; her grandchildren, Sabrina Wiedman of Wonder Lake, IL, Jordyn Wiedman of Wonder Lake, IL, and Olivia Johnson of Fox Lake, IL; her brother, Danny Butler of Hot Springs, AR; her nieces and nephew, Shannon (Jim) (nee Butler) Krukow, Dana Butler, and Candice Butler; great nieces and nephews, Deanna Butler, Brett Butler, Christopher Stahoviak, Dominic-Butler-Hamand, and Kristi (Krukow) Wondrasek.  She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Twila Rodden; longtime boyfriend, Jack Humphrey; and nephew, Jeremy Butler.

A Funeral Service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11am. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10am until the time of the funeral service.  Interment will be held at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Nathaniel Kyle Zapata Lee.  He was 24 years old and a resident of Round Lake, IL.  Nathan was born October 22, 2000, in Island Park, IL to Maria Luisa Zapata and Manuel Lee.

Despite all the challenges that came with his health conditions, he always made sure to make everyone laugh with his lively humor. Though he could barely talk, Nathan proved that actions speak louder than words. He continues to inspire us with his resilience and unwavering spirit.

Nathan will be remembered for his warm smile, laughter, love, and courage. He had a battle well fought and lived a happy life until the very end. 

The ones we love are never really gone; they are always with us in our hearts. 

Nathan is survived by his mother Maria Luisa Z. Lee and his sister Franchesca Louise Zapata Bactol of Round Lake, IL.  He was preceded in death by his father Manuel Lee. 

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm with the service commencing at 5:00pm.  In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions can be made to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago https://my.luriechildrens.org/page/43035/donate/1?__cf_chl_tk=o7gL7jEWZuwuxG9Sz9eIcNxVXe.hCzrSMGHp3PVUukI-1736009369-1.0.1.1-njQft4R1URmU5pJT8BLk0p6XgArKlqZtQunDeBen.Rw.

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

Robert “Bob” L. Welch, 92, a former resident of Round Lake and most recently of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025.  He was born February 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Russell and Virginia (nee: Lukasiewicz) Welch.

Bob was a graduate of Antioch High School and a veteran of the US Army and US Air Force having served during the Korean War for the Army Rangers where he received his Purple Heart. He married Sharon Hendee on September 21, 1957.  He grew up in the Lake Villa area and worked for Liberty/Skokie Valley Asphalt from 1958 until his retirement in 1990, as part of the Midwest Operating Engineers Union Local 150.  Bob enjoyed woodworking, loved to hunt, and was a true collector.

Bob is survived by his children Robert “Bob” (Patty) Welch Jr, Rennae (the late Randy) Talbert, Ryan (Terrilyn) Welch, Randy (JerriLynn) Welch, and his son-in-law Dan (Kristin) Muehlfelder, his grandchildren Josh (Margie) Talbert, Katie (Jason) Hocin, Jake Welch, Kayla (Zach) Shannon, Preston (Lizzie) Muehlfelder, Cody Welch, and Taylor Muehlfelder, his great-grandchildren Emma, Weston, Jameson, Jaxon, Peyton, Jennings (JR), and Ava, and his brothers Ron Welch and Rick (Ann) Welch, and his sister Patti Jahneke.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sharon Welch, his daughter Rhonda Welch Muehlfelder, his brother Raymond, and his son-in-law Randy Talbert.

A memorial visitation and service are scheduled for Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with the service commencing at 3:00pm.  Inurnment will be held at Fort Sheridan Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Honor Flight. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. 

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Terrence “Terry” Walter Reeder, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born June 20, 1953, in Racine, WI, to Alice and James Reeder. After living in Kenosha, WI, the family moved to Park Ridge, IL. He graduated from Maine South High School in 1971 and, later in life, proudly served on the Reunion Committee for many years. After a brief stint at the University of Illinois, he transferred to Taylor University, where he graduated with a double major in Business and Economics. He was a member of Taylor’s wrestling team and a proud resident of 3rd Morris. He and his wife of 47 years, Denise, also met at Taylor. Terry received his Master’s from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

Terry and Denise were blessed with four children: Jim (Sara), Joe, Emily (Zach), and Ellen. Having lost his father at the age of 8, Terry diligently worked to provide a great childhood for his children. He loved helping them with school projects, helping with or watching them play sports or make music, and feeding them and their friends in countless get-togethers.  He also taught his children the value of volunteerism by going with Jim and Joe to Mexico to build houses for families in need through the youth group at South Park Church.  He deeply loved his grandchildren, Benjamin, Olivia, and Jaden, and enjoyed seeing their sporting events, building small projects with them, and just watching them play and have fun.

Terry loved people and was generous with both his money and his time. He devoted many hours to the Park Ridge Jaycees, the Lutheran General Men’s Association, and Boy Scout Troop 50. That love of people helped Terry excel throughout his career.  After founding and operating Reeder Landscaping, Terry spent 23 successful years in sales with ServiceMaster, in addition to having successful sales positions with other companies.

Terry loved sports, as a player and as a fan. He enjoyed playing football, wrestling, and playing 16″ softball. He was an avid Chicago sports fan, celebrating both the Cubs and White Sox World Series and loved the Fighting Irish. Terry and friends Jeff, Brian, and Vaughn took an annual fishing trip for over 45 years. That event eventually grew to include their sons. Sunrise Lodge on Lac Vieux Desert held a very special place in his heart for all the lifelong memories he made there with family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the amazing staff of Rush University Medical Center, especially his comfort care nurses. Their excellent care brought comfort to Terry and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and James, and his brother Tom. He is survived by his beloved wife, Denise; his children, Jim (Sara), Joe, Emily (Zach), and Ellen; his grandchildren, Benjamin, Olivia, and Jaden; his sister Carolyn and brother Dennis; and numerous extended relatives and friends.  Terry will be deeply missed but forever remembered for his warmth, humor, generosity, and the love he shared with all who knew him.

A memorial will be held at South Park Church in Park Ridge, IL, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, beginning at 1:00 pm with services at 2:00 pm. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Samaritan’s Purse, as Terry was dedicated to helping children and families in need.

Lawrence J. Vanover, 62, of Highland Park, Il, passed away peacefully from complications related to Multiple Sclerosis on December 26, 2024 in Highland Park.  He was born on December 6, 1962 in Waukegan, IL to Jon and Dorothy Vanover.

Larry worked at Hewitt Associates in Lincolnshire, IL. Larry was huge Chicago Bears, White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls fan. He was also a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Even during his long illness, he maintained a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Larry is survived by his father, Jon (Char) Vanover of Sun City West, AZ; his brother, Greg (Tricia) Vanover of Windermere, FL, his aunt & uncle,  Janice & Ed Shultis of Grayslake, IL; his aunt, Rosalie Daywalt of Sterling Heights, MI; and his nieces, Lauren (Wes) Schreiner of Winter Garden, FL, and Emily Vanover of Windermere, FL. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Vanover and his uncle, Ken Daywalt.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Warren Barr North Shore and Journeycare hospice.

A Funeral Service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:30am. A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 9:30am until 11:30am. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Ruiz on December 3, 2024. Born in Tsingtao, China, Martha was a cherished mother, wife, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many.

 Martha was a strong and independent woman whose passion for learning earned her a degree from Florida State College. Martha was adventurous; she began her career as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines, embracing the opportunity to travel and connect with people from all walks of life. This led to her meeting Jose Guillermo, her husband of 50 years, and living in Puerto Rico for several years. This is where her beloved daughter, Vanessa, was born. Guille’s job moved the family to Mainland U.S., where they lived in California, Atlanta, Chicago and lastly the suburbs of Chicago. Over the years, her career evolved, ultimately leading her to become an Executive Assistant at Baxter and later at Abbott. She dedicated herself to her work at both companies and continued to fulfill her responsibilities up until her last few days.

 Family was everything to Martha.  She was always present to support her, brother, sister and nieces in Jacksonville, FL.  A special occasion or event was never missed.  Martha flew frequently to Jacksonville to spend quality time with her loved ones, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to family ties.  She adored her two puppies, Jaxson and Mickey, as well as all other cherished pets she had through her life. 

 Martha had a zest for life and will be remembered for her dry humor, love of scary movies, and joy in swimming and entertaining poolside during the brief Illinois summers. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of many, creating lasting memories for all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Ruiz; her sister Nancy (Joseph) Shray; her nieces, Savannah (Denver) Mayo, and Amelia (Brian Roberts) Shray; her great-niece, Everly Mayo. She also leaves behind many dear friends. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Guille; her parents, Lewis (Rex), and Marjorie (Margie) Clements; and her beloved brother, Milton Clements, who passed away earlier this year in April.

A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel from 2 PM until 4 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025. A memorial service will follow at 4 PM at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Martha’s spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she loved and touched.

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Rae Anne (Utermark) Yost, 88 of Grayslake, IL formerly Gurnee, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and attended Carl Schurz High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, James W. Yost.  They were married for 61 years. Rae Anne began her work career as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell, before taking on positions as Treasurer and Secretary to the Superintendent of Gurnee Grade School District 56 and Human Resources Director at NICASA. Rae Anne was Pack Leader for the Cub Scouts, Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, and Charter member and Treasurer of the Gurnee Woman’s Club. She was a parishioner at St. Mary of the Annunciation in Mundelein, IL as well as bookkeeper and member of the Bible Study Group.  

Rae Anne was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and delighted in them winning all Championship and Super Bowl games. She enjoyed reading, and attending musicals, plays and the theatre. She loved playing pinochle, board games and cards with her family as well as with her friends at both Saddlebrook and Alto Senior Living. She enjoyed traveling to Europe, Alaska, the east coast and her cabin, Pineloft in Wisconsin. She adored her grandchildren and was often captive to their stories about school, friends, travels, and life. Rae Anne will be most remembered for her kindness towards others, and making others feel as if she had known them their whole lives.  

Rae Anne is survived by her children: Cynthia (Yost) Carlino of Oakwood Hills, IL, Victoria (Yost) Daniels of Scroggins, TX, Timothy and Kimberly (Mueller) Yost of Bakewell, TN, Wendelyn (Yost) and Daniel Gwaltney of Grayslake, IL, Patrick and Kathryn (Short) Yost of Wauconda, IL and Michael and Laura (Gaughan) Yost of Island Lake, IL; her grandchildren: Jared and Crystal (Rickard) Yost, Jacob and Kirby (Waddell) Yost, Emily (Yost) and Amber Clark, Zackery and Melissa (Sanchez) Yost, Peter and Theresa (Carlson) Daniels, Laura (Daniels) and Zachary Bennett,  Maggie (Daniels) and Justin Granger, Nicholas and Rosaleen (McSorley) Carlino, Anna (Carlino) and Brett Glavey, Bryn and Brooke (Solomon) Gwaltney, Joshua and Kimberly (Sobeski) Gwaltney, and Dr. Ian and Cynthia (Cardenas) Gwaltney, Dr. James Yost, Margaret Yost, John (Jack) Yost and Ethan Yost and her 21 great grandchildren: Elizabeth Daniels, Finn Daniels, Penelope Daniels, Chance Sanchez, Otto Yost, Fox Yost, Fletcher Yost, Fielden Yost, Wilder Clark, Whitley Clark, Hunter Yost, Briggs Yost, Remi Carlino, Christopher Carlino, Michael Carlino, Emma Glavey, baby Glavey due soon, Owen Gwaltney, Logan Gwalthey, Liam Gwaltney, and Olivia Gwaltney. She is also survived by her brother Thomas Taylor and her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Yost, her mother, Anna Florig, her father, Raymond Utermark, her sons-in-law Daniel Carlino and Todd Daniels, her grandson, Jonathan J. Carlino, her siblings Terrance Taylor and Mary Karen (Taylor) Khollman, and nephew, Ralph Khollman.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4pm until 7pm with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 pm, on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Strang Funeral Home, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 24, 2025 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W. Erhart Rd, Mundelein, IL  60060.  Private Interment following.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: support.woundedwarriorproject.org or donate.brightfocus (Alzheimer’s Disease Research)

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Heidi L. Johnson, 74, a resident of Gurnee, IL, passed away December 16, 2024, at her home.  She was born September 22, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Donald and Kathryn (nee: Kirkwood) Johnson.

Heidi was a strong, loving, caring, helpful, funny person.  Her strength was an inspiration. She loved spending time with her family and her fur children.  Sitting with her bird Chempy on her head, taking her dog Sandy for walks and to the dog park were some of her favorite things.  She retired from the post office after many years and drove a school bus for a short time after that.  She will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed.

Heidi is survived by her sister Kathy (Jeff) Lippeth of Grayslake, IL, her nieces Jen Gray, Sarah (Janson) Luedtke, and Anna Lippeth, her nephew Jake (Tiffany) Johnson, her great-nieces and great-nephews Dominic, Lily, Cash, Barrett, Elle, Quinn, Serenity and Jacob, her loving aunts and uncle Delores Robbins, George Kirkwood, Madely Bruno, and many cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe Borgini, her brother Eric Johnson, her son Jason Johnson, her niece Erica Johnson, and her precious pets Sandy Chemper.

All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Alexander Andrew Hughes, age 38, of Hainesville, IL, passed away on December 19, 2024 at his home.  Alex was born on May 20, 1986 in Lake Forest, IL to Stephen and Ann Marie (nee Stark) Hughes.

Alexander, affectionately known as Al, was a kind, humorous, and selfless soul who brightened the lives of all who knew him. He had a passion for simple joys, whether it was enjoying a light beer while watching a Chicago White Sox game, bowling with family, or indulging in his favorite meals—burgers and spaghetti. An avid fan of Major League Baseball, his love for the game was only matched by his dedication to his favorite team, the White Sox. Al also had a unique affection for garbage trucks, always keeping track of everyone’s garbage schedules, a testament to his attention to detail and caring nature. His love for life, humor, and warmth will forever be remembered by those who were lucky enough to have known him.

Alexander is survived by his parents, Stephen and Ann Marie; his sisters, Katie and Cristina, his sister-in-law, Heather; his brother-in-law, Rushi Patel, his grandparents, Helen and Edwin Hughes and his beloved friend, Monkey.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Delphine Stark; and grandfather, Angelo Stark.  

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.  Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choosing in Al’s honor. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org

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