Anthony Karl Stanley, age 57, of Gurnee, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville from cancer.  He leaves his loving wife, Kathie; daughters, Dawn and Melissa; grandchildren, Colton, Zoe, Landry and Noel; brothers, Pat (Debbie), Mike (Debbie), Nick (Paula); and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Polly; brother, Rusty; and granddaughter, Olivia.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Helen Frances Killian, age 92, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest. She was born September 27, 1927 in Highland Park to Dominic and Frances (DeMilio) DeSanto. Helen loved gardening; baking for her family; her church family; and generously donating to her church food pantry. Helen is survived by her three children, Gregory (Barb) of Arizona, Susan (Carl) Walliser of Mundelein, and Nancy (Mark) Szerszen of Buffalo Grove; her grandchildren, James (Nora), Heidi (Mike), Jack (Alicia) Emilie, Ashlie (Tim) and Adam; five great-granchildren, Henrick, Charles, Addison, Ellie and Camden; two sisters, Terry (Helmut) Appelt of Grayslake and Rosemary (Bill) Pacella of Burr Ridge; and 37 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 31 years, John; one sister, Mary; and five brothers, Albert, James, Frank, Sam and Edward. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 West Erhart Road in Mundelein. Interment will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road in Libertyville. Memorials in Helen’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Donald Hilmer Kolseth, 91 passed away December 15th at Warren Barr Lincolnshire. He was born on April 3, 1928, in Chicago to Esther Kristina Kolseth nee Nilsen and Knut Hilmer Kolseth. Don graduated from Steinmetz High School (Chicago, IL), and graduated from the Illinois Institute of
Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduating from college, Don served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria. After his Army service, he worked for Hotpoint, a division of General Electric. In 1956, he married Ginny and they raised their family in Bellwood, IL. Don was transferred to Louisville, KY in 1968, where he continued to work for General Electric in the refrigeration dept. until his retirement in 1993. They retired to Lake Geneva, WI, where Don enjoyed pursuing his hobbies of woodworking, furniture making, woodcarving, stain glass, hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling, and most of all spending time on Geneva Lake with his family. His love of practical jokes and dry sense of humor will be missed, but have been passed onto his grandchildren.

Beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginny” Lee Kolseth nee Dobbs for 63 years, loving father of Donna (Peter) Eckert, Kurt (Mary Kay) Kolseth, proud grandfather of Lee Eckert, Melanie Eckert, the late Linda Eckert and the late Benjamin Kolseth, brother of Janice (late Edward) Kotas, Roger (Louise) Kolseth, and Dale (late Karen) Kolseth, and uncle to many. A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring in Lake Geneva. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Illinois Special Olympics at https://www.soill.org/. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Delores (Dee) M. Costello passed away peacefully at her beloved home on December 13, 2019.

Dee was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul J. Costello (PJ), and her significant other Richard (Dick) Rollins.  She was also long predeceased by her parents Elmer and Florence Gardt, her brothers Jack and Paul Gardt, and her sisters Maxine and Jacqueline Gardt, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana.   Dee was the proud mother of Patrick J. Costello and adored her almost-children Kim and Jim Rollins, their sons and family, all of the Pawlak family, the twins, Emma and James Reilly, and her personal assistants Jennifer, T’Angela, D’Esther, Christine, Irene, and dancing Toni. 

Dee was born on March 22, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and attended Northside High School where she was a baton twirler, majorette, and on the women’s basketball team [that lost 22-2 [(with Dee scoring the only two points)].  After turning 18, Dee moved to St. Louis where she was employed by the Department of Defense (DoD) as a stenographer secretary.  In St. Louis, she met her future husband, PJ, and they married soon after in 1946.  She became an Army officer’s wife for the rest of her life and followed her husband to bases and assignments all over the world – Fort Harrison, Fort Hamilton, Fort Dix, Fort Wadsworth, Fort Hood, Fort Sheridan, the Occupation Zone of Japan, The Presidio of San Francisco, Reno, Washington, DC, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Chicago, and finally Lake Forest, Illinois.  She never complained when she moved as she always looked at the change as a new adventure despite living out of boxes for years and years.

Dee proudly worked as an Executive Secretary for the DoD, the Department of the Army, Imcera and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, and finally Abbott Pharmaceutical, finally retiring when she turned 75.  She was a devoted worker who loved her many jobs and bosses, and many the day saw her bringing work, along with typewriter and files, home because she wanted things to be perfect and “just so” for her bosses. 

After PJ passed in 1978, Dee was involved with the Lake Forest WAND group and eventually started going out with the girls, dancing the night away at the Chevy Chase Country Club and downtown Chicago.  She also returned to playing bridge, golf, and tennis.  She was always exploring new horizons.  She was a proud member and former officer of the Antioch Women’s Club.

Dee traveled the world visiting family and friends, and going on adventures with Club Med in the Caribbean and Mexico.  She marveled at tea the Ritz in London and loved overseas travels with PJ and Dick, and having adventures with her friends (and son), including trips to Maui, Edinburgh, Williamsburg, Tokyo, Coral Gables, New York City, Carmel, and her much beloved Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  Dee could shop in any language and she always just loved sitting on the beach or by a pool and getting the sun (and having a pina colada or diet coke). 

Wherever she went, Dee was always glamorous and elegant.  Later in life, she could even wear sweats and look amazing and “put together”.  She loved dressing up, wearing earrings, having her hair and nails done each week, and up to her 80s, she wore three to four inch heels – she could make them click on the hard wood and could twirl like crazy on the dance floor.  There was no challenge that she wouldn’t take on. 

Dee was a good friend – a bright light – to many and especially treasured Gerry and Chuck Suhling, Kim and Jim Rollins, Sean and Kate Reilly (and the twins), Dr. Mark Rudberg (her miracle worker), and her long-time neighbors.  She loved sports, especially the Bears, the Bulls, the Blackhawks, the Cardinals/Yankees, and Notre Dame, and was always watching games while doing her ironing.  She loved the boys especially the guys of the Washington Irish rugby team and she would flirt into her 90s even when she was in a chair.  Although she had suffered a debilitating stroke five years ago, Dee battled back when the doctors gave her little chance of recovery.  She showed them what a determined, feisty, and loving spirit could do.

Dee was known to host parties at her house – her home that she built and bought – and was always having bridge parties, football parties, holiday functions, and simple get-togethers.  If there were only four people coming, it was too few, and she always made her guests feel as though they were the most important guest in her home.  If it meant that she could be surrounded by friends, laughing, playing bridge or poker, betting on the horses, or bowling or golfing, she was going to do it.  The word “no” was not in her vocabulary.  Later in life, she loved having a pina colada on the beach or lifting up a glass of champagne or even having a pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day, and she was never one to miss a party or event. 

Dee would be pleased to know you stopped for a moment to think of her the next time you spend the day on the links, shuffle the cards, open a bottle of champagne, or gather with friends and family for a party – knowing she will always be with you in spirit.

Visitation will be at the Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, on Thursday, 19 December, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with services at the funeral home on Friday, 20 December, at 11:00 am.  Burial will follow at Fort Sheridan Post Cemetery in Highwood.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.strangfuneral.org. For information, please call 847-223-8122.

On Thursday, November 28, 2019, Nancy Wachter Rolison, loving mother of two children and grandmother of five, passed away at the age of 74.

Nancy was born on January 19, 1945 in Geneva, IL to Frederick and Lucille Moore Wachter. She graduated from Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette, IL before attending Michigan State University (MSU).  At MSU, Nancy studied Journalism and was actively involved with the Tri Delta Sorority both during her collegiate years and the years following. Nancy met her future husband Fred Rolison at MSU and they shared their love for MSU and all their college friends. She then attended The International Institute of Interior Design in Washington D.C. and truly found her passion in Interior Design. 

Nancy was an entrepreneur before it was cool to be an entrepreneur and became adept at rehabbing houses with her husband Fred.  She opened and operated a successful boutique gift store, Multiple Choices, in Winnetka, IL, while simultaneously operating her own interior design firm, Nancy Rolison, ASID.  Her design work and clients spanned the country in private residences, corporate offices, hospitals, resorts and personal yachts.  Nancy was recognized for her interior design work by being published often in Better Homes and Gardens and other design publications.  She was also involved in philanthropy via her varied roles with the Evanston Women’s Club, Junior League and Evanston Hospital Ball Committee.

Nancy had a passion and love for all things related to design whether it be interior design, clothing, floral arrangements and gardening.  She loved to cook and particularly enjoyed hosting dinner parties at her home.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Frederick, and her mother, Lucille (Moore) and her two loving puppies. She leaves behind two children Whitney (Rolison) (Tim) Schorr and Derek (Nancy) Rolison and five grandchildren Kendall, Cassidy and Parker Schorr and Nora and Jack Rolison, her sisters, “the Wachter girls”, Lily Gaines, Merry (Kraig) Dippold, Betsy/Liz Lewin, Maggie Wagner and brother Peter (Yukiko) Wachter.

Coinciding with her 75th Birthday, The Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020, 2pm-5pm at The Vine Restaurant, 101 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association and PAWS Chicago. Posted in Obituaries

Walter J. Keller II, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Manorcare in Libertyville, IL.  He was born November 20, 1949 in Evergreen Park, IL to Walter Sr. and Mary Keller.  Wally retired as a truck driver from Central Transport in Hillside, IL after having worked there for over 10 years.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially enjoyed being a Grandpa.  Wally is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Keller, his children Melissa (Brian) Donovan, Amanda (Brandon) Kalcsics, Matthew (Lauren) Keller, Mitchell Keller, Walter (Mandy) Keller III, and Elizabeth Keller, his grandchildren Tyler, Lauren, Megan, Kaden, Madelyn, and Cailynn, his sisters Joyce (Tim) Macal and Mary (Marty) Sesny, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A visitation is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:00am at the Mundelein Church of Nazarene 1515 W. Maple Ave.  Interment will be held after the services at Ivanhoe Cemetery in Mundelein, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Michael Ralph Mattson, 62 of Lake Bluff, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at 10:40pm, from complications arising from recent medical treatment. Michael was born January 10, 1957 in Lake Forest, Il and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Lake Forest public schools and Western Illinois University. He spent most of his career as a project manager in the building industry. Michael enjoyed fishing, cribbage, playing hockey, baseball and golf, and taking rides on his Harley. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks. In recent years he was at his happiest while spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Nick (Kati) Mattson of Portage MI; son, Jake (Amy) Mattson of Hainesville; brother, Robert Jr (Robin) Mattson of Lake Bluff; nephew, Tyler Mattson, nieces, Amanda and Hannah Mattson; and grandchildren, Raymond, Hailey, Kennedy, and Caroline.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Sr and Dorothy Mattson of Lake Forest.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1pm, Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel in Lake Forest with a reception to follow. Contributions in memory of Michael may be made to the Falcons Hockey Association at 436 Eisenhower Ln N, Lombard, IL 60138.

Gerald Michael Bryk Sr., age 74, a resident of Winfield, passed away, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.  He was born October 2, 1945 in Chicago to Joseph and Bernice Bryk.  He is survived by his children, Gerald M. Bryk Jr. of Glenview, Jennifer A. Bryk of Wauconda and Philip M. (Jennifer Malley) Bryk of Chicago; his stepdaughter, Lori Lenz of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Alexandra (Josh) Massey of Marietta, GA, Emily Lenz of Cumming, GA, Braelyn Bryk of Glenview and Jordyn Bryk of Glenview; and two great-grandsons, Bryson Massey and Wyatt Massey.  He is further survived by two siblings, Ann Marie (James) Wadas of Elgin and David (Iris) Bryk of Hoffman Estates.  Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gail Bryk; brothers, Joseph, Robert and Thomas and sisters, Connie Gillespie and Bernice Almeiva.  A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with the service starting at 11:30 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Memorial donations may be made to the German Shepherd Rescue, Inc., PO Box 5092, Skokie, IL 60077, www.gsrescue1.org.  For information, please call 847 223 8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Judith “Judie” Bundy, 77, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 13, 2019 in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 5, 1942 in Chicago, IL.  Judie was retired from work as a Medical Records Admin.  She loved spending her free time gardening, gambling, and face timing her grandchildren.  Judie is survived by her husband Kenneth Bundy Sr., whom she wed on December 27, 1997, her children Tami (Mick) Bosovich and Thomas (Cecile) Evers, her step-children Kenneth Bundy Jr., Natalie Koontz, and Keith Bundy, and her grandchildren William Rich, Jack Evers, Graci Evers, and Sophia Evers.  She was preceded in death by her parents Jeanette Moore and Joseph Desantell and her sister Lorraine McWilliams.  A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.